Y'know, prednisone is a great little drug. It gives me insomnia and TONS of energy. As a working college student, these two things come in quite handy.
Granted, the downside is that in another month or so, I'll be as swollen as a blow fish. Also, from having to take so many steroids over the years, I'll end up with glaucoma at 40 and a broken hip at 50. Fun times.
I guess I'll just have to enjoy the extra energy while it lasts, then hope that I can find a good orthopedic surgeon in 20 years.
Wish me luck. :)
xo,
Ms. V
Monday, June 19, 2006
Sunday, June 11, 2006
My new mantra
I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework. I hate homework.
Off to finish my god-awful homework,
Ms. V
Off to finish my god-awful homework,
Ms. V
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
What was NBC thinking? Really?
Since my good buddy Perplexio brought up the now-famous (or should I say infamous?) David Hasselhoff video, I got thinking: Why on earth would he be picked to judge a televised talent show? Actually, why on earth would he be picked to judge ANY talent show?
I know he was popular in Germany and has been on a few TV shows, but c'mon! A fat Curriculum Vitae does not mean that he has any acting or musical abilities what-so-ever.
Sorry David, I just don't see the appeal.
Kit the talking car, on the other hand, would have been a good judge. I'm sure of it.
xo,
Ms. V
I know he was popular in Germany and has been on a few TV shows, but c'mon! A fat Curriculum Vitae does not mean that he has any acting or musical abilities what-so-ever.
Sorry David, I just don't see the appeal.
Kit the talking car, on the other hand, would have been a good judge. I'm sure of it.
xo,
Ms. V
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Difficult decisions
There comes a time in every woman's life when she's faced with a great dilemma: which pair of shoes to buy.
Today it was my turn. I needed a fabulous pair of shoe/sandals that I could wear at the lab without breaking dress code (it's no fun to splash acid on your feet, so they're sticklers about the "no open-toed shoes" rule). I hate wearing shoes in general, so wearing my traditional mis-matched socks and purple clogs to work in the summer really sucks. The solution? A comprimise. I decided to get a pair of those "kind of like sandals but could easily pass as shoes" shoes. Like these. Or these.
Off to EMS I go.
I pick out one of each, both in purple. The guy can't find the first pair in purple so he brings me black. Black looks fabulous and I think to myself "I have shoes in every color known to man EXCEPT black. Maybe black would be nice." Black it is.
He brings me the second pair in purple. They look ridiculous. My foot appeared to be twice as long as it actually is.
Now you may wonder where my dilemma is. Well, the black looked great, the purple didn't. The purple, however, was the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. Seriously. I wanted to wrap my hole body in the footbed. Honestly. Yes, it WAS that comfortable. So the question became: "Do I buy for comfort or for looks?" Ah geez. The practical thing would be to buy for comfort of course, but I don't want to look like I'm wearing flippers. I got the black. They black aren't uncomfortable in the least, they're just not as downright-amazingly-comfortable as the purple. Oh well. At least now I have a pair of sandal/shoes that I can wear in the lab. :)
Thanks for putting up with today's boring post,
Ms. V
Today it was my turn. I needed a fabulous pair of shoe/sandals that I could wear at the lab without breaking dress code (it's no fun to splash acid on your feet, so they're sticklers about the "no open-toed shoes" rule). I hate wearing shoes in general, so wearing my traditional mis-matched socks and purple clogs to work in the summer really sucks. The solution? A comprimise. I decided to get a pair of those "kind of like sandals but could easily pass as shoes" shoes. Like these. Or these.
Off to EMS I go.
I pick out one of each, both in purple. The guy can't find the first pair in purple so he brings me black. Black looks fabulous and I think to myself "I have shoes in every color known to man EXCEPT black. Maybe black would be nice." Black it is.
He brings me the second pair in purple. They look ridiculous. My foot appeared to be twice as long as it actually is.
Now you may wonder where my dilemma is. Well, the black looked great, the purple didn't. The purple, however, was the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. Seriously. I wanted to wrap my hole body in the footbed. Honestly. Yes, it WAS that comfortable. So the question became: "Do I buy for comfort or for looks?" Ah geez. The practical thing would be to buy for comfort of course, but I don't want to look like I'm wearing flippers. I got the black. They black aren't uncomfortable in the least, they're just not as downright-amazingly-comfortable as the purple. Oh well. At least now I have a pair of sandal/shoes that I can wear in the lab. :)
Thanks for putting up with today's boring post,
Ms. V
Monday, May 29, 2006
Furniture shopping is fun and annoying at the same time
Why? Because we have 4 cats. That's not the problem though. The problem is finding a fabric in a color that we like, that goes with our current decor, that's NOT green (because we're sick of it), that the cats won't want to claw to shreds. Fun times.
We've decided on colors, kind of. Both of the fabrics in the colors we like seem like the type to attract claws, unfortunately. We did find one fabric that was acceptable in a color that is so-so.
The least expensive set has a lot going for it: cheaper, lifetime warrantee, nice color, nice accent, BUT, again, the fabric is perfect for cats to dig in to. Also, it only comes in two colors. I like one of the colors, Hub isn't thrilled with it.
Choice number two: more expensive, limited warantee, cats would love to shred it, BUT Hub really likes the color (more so than I do).
Choice number three: most expensive, limited warantee, cats wouldn't touch it, Hub and I both like the color, but not as much as either of the others.
Decisions, decisions.
I guess we could always try to train the cats, but really, who am I kidding? I don't have the heart to tell them "no." :sigh:
Time to take a second look at our choices.
xo,
Ms. V
We've decided on colors, kind of. Both of the fabrics in the colors we like seem like the type to attract claws, unfortunately. We did find one fabric that was acceptable in a color that is so-so.
The least expensive set has a lot going for it: cheaper, lifetime warrantee, nice color, nice accent, BUT, again, the fabric is perfect for cats to dig in to. Also, it only comes in two colors. I like one of the colors, Hub isn't thrilled with it.
Choice number two: more expensive, limited warantee, cats would love to shred it, BUT Hub really likes the color (more so than I do).
Choice number three: most expensive, limited warantee, cats wouldn't touch it, Hub and I both like the color, but not as much as either of the others.
Decisions, decisions.
I guess we could always try to train the cats, but really, who am I kidding? I don't have the heart to tell them "no." :sigh:
Time to take a second look at our choices.
xo,
Ms. V
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Pink is just not my color
At least not when it's on my cornea. Yup, I have conjunctivitis. Pink eye. Fun. What's worse is that I can't wear my contact lenses and I *hate* wearing my glasses. My prescription isn't even updated so I'm not sure I can legally drive with these lenses. At least the eye Dr. isn't too far away. His office is in the mall, right across from Auntie Ann's, so I think I'll treat myself to a pretzel for my suffering.
Bright side? My glasses make me look sufficiently geeky. I love it.
xo,
Ms. V
Bright side? My glasses make me look sufficiently geeky. I love it.
xo,
Ms. V
Saturday, May 27, 2006
I'm taking a vote
The VGN wants a picture of me for their website. What do you think of this one? It really makes my blue eyes pop, huh? I'm sure they'd appreciate it. "Science-nut turned Swamp-thing." Catchy.
Also, I know I haven't posted an update of the trip like I promised, but I will before the weekend is over. I'll even include some pictures. Wahoo.
Yes, I've changed the name of the blog,
Ms. V
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Done!!! Done, done, done, done, done!
Ladies and gentlemen, as of 9:15am I am officially done for the semester. Tonight I have to clean like a maniac to prepare for the mother-in-law's visit, then Hub and I leave for the Emerald Isle on Friday morning. Good glory, I can't wait! I can practically taste the really-good-beer.
Summer class start on May 30th, but I'm only taking 10 credits so it should be a piece of cake.
I'll have pics and a full report upon our return!
xo,
Ms. V
Summer class start on May 30th, but I'm only taking 10 credits so it should be a piece of cake.
I'll have pics and a full report upon our return!
xo,
Ms. V
Monday, May 08, 2006
Oh lord.
Make sure your speakers are on and watch the full 6 minutes. :)
Dance-o-rama.
More fun news: Hub and I leave for Ireland in only 4 days!!!
xo,
Ms. V
Dance-o-rama.
More fun news: Hub and I leave for Ireland in only 4 days!!!
xo,
Ms. V
Monday, May 01, 2006
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Bad news, good news
The bad news is that 130 flavors is not yet open for the season. We drove 25 minutes just to find that out. I don't know the real name of the place so I can't even call to find out when they open.
The good news is that I presented my poster at the Environmental and Health Sciences departmental symposium yesterday and my advisor (and an integral member of the department) wants to put it up at the school. Mind you, when these posters go up, they go up for a long time (years, actually) and she only picks the really good ones. I'm so freakin' excited I can't stand it!
Bragging done,
Ms. V
The good news is that I presented my poster at the Environmental and Health Sciences departmental symposium yesterday and my advisor (and an integral member of the department) wants to put it up at the school. Mind you, when these posters go up, they go up for a long time (years, actually) and she only picks the really good ones. I'm so freakin' excited I can't stand it!
Bragging done,
Ms. V
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Shazam!
Well folks, your's truly has won the Environmental & Health Sciences Departmental Award for Biology at school.
Hub is taking me out to 130 flavors to celebrate! Woo hoo! I have to start thinking about which one I want to try tonight.
:)
Ms. V
Hub is taking me out to 130 flavors to celebrate! Woo hoo! I have to start thinking about which one I want to try tonight.
:)
Ms. V
Friday, April 21, 2006
It's Party Time!
Hub and I are going to a party tonight with some friends. Should be fun. I'll have a full update later in the week.
:)
Ms. V
:)
Ms. V
Saturday, April 01, 2006
1 sick, 2 sick, 3 sick kitty cats...
OK, 3 out of 4 of the cats are sick. Actually, Teba's starting to slip a bit, so make that "all 4 cats are sick. "
If you're ever super-bored, take 3 cats to the vet at once. Make sure one of them weighs 23lbs.
Our home-vet couldn't make it so we had to go to our alternate vet. Unfortunately, they don't do housecalls.
On the bright side, it didn't seem too serious. Condor, Grenidine, and Blaze all put up one heck of a fight when I try to give them their medication now, but so far I still have all of my limbs. I think I'm doing an OK job. I do, however, expect to be heavily scarred by the end of the 5 days.
Now on to more serious stuff. If everyone out there in blog-land could keep your fingers crossed that this really *is* nothing and my fur-babies are completely healthy, Hub and I would appreciate it.
xo,
Ms. V
If you're ever super-bored, take 3 cats to the vet at once. Make sure one of them weighs 23lbs.
Our home-vet couldn't make it so we had to go to our alternate vet. Unfortunately, they don't do housecalls.
On the bright side, it didn't seem too serious. Condor, Grenidine, and Blaze all put up one heck of a fight when I try to give them their medication now, but so far I still have all of my limbs. I think I'm doing an OK job. I do, however, expect to be heavily scarred by the end of the 5 days.
Now on to more serious stuff. If everyone out there in blog-land could keep your fingers crossed that this really *is* nothing and my fur-babies are completely healthy, Hub and I would appreciate it.
xo,
Ms. V
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Just call me tubbo
Guess who has a nice little stock-pile of Cadbury Creme Eggs?
Aaaahhhhh Yeah.
Which reminds me...
That ain't no couch, that ain't no sofa, that's a looooove seat. Aaaahhhhh Yeah.
If you know where I got that and the names of the characters who said it, I'll give you one of the creme eggs. I'm serious.
Ms. V
Aaaahhhhh Yeah.
Which reminds me...
That ain't no couch, that ain't no sofa, that's a looooove seat. Aaaahhhhh Yeah.
If you know where I got that and the names of the characters who said it, I'll give you one of the creme eggs. I'm serious.
Ms. V
Monday, March 13, 2006
One lucky girl
I'm sick. Super sick. Sick enough to have not gone in to the lab today, and I love the lab. Going there is my favorite part of the day, so NOT going there means that I'm really, really, really sick. Really.
To top it off, I'm having some strange allergic reaction and the roof of my mouth and my lips are all swollen. On the bright side, for this brief period I actually have an upper lip. I could barely swallow this morning though. Not fun.
Why am I lucky, you ask? Because hub is a super-star. You see, when I'm sick, I usually want my Gram because she took care of me a lot when I was younger and had to miss school. She was a nurse and raised 6 kids of her own so she was excellent at making me feel better. Unfortunately, she's 2 hours away (if I could charter a plane to fly her over here I would). Instead, Hub has to fill her shoes and he does and excellent job. He makes me tea, covers me with blankets, takes care of my house-chores as well as his own, and STILL loves me in the end. Not bad, huh?
I'm accepting well-wishes from anyone and everyone. I have a lot of work to do at the lab so I can't miss tomorrow too. I have school on Wednesday and an exam on Thursday, so I need to be in top shape!
Angelina Jolie-lips,
Ms. V
To top it off, I'm having some strange allergic reaction and the roof of my mouth and my lips are all swollen. On the bright side, for this brief period I actually have an upper lip. I could barely swallow this morning though. Not fun.
Why am I lucky, you ask? Because hub is a super-star. You see, when I'm sick, I usually want my Gram because she took care of me a lot when I was younger and had to miss school. She was a nurse and raised 6 kids of her own so she was excellent at making me feel better. Unfortunately, she's 2 hours away (if I could charter a plane to fly her over here I would). Instead, Hub has to fill her shoes and he does and excellent job. He makes me tea, covers me with blankets, takes care of my house-chores as well as his own, and STILL loves me in the end. Not bad, huh?
I'm accepting well-wishes from anyone and everyone. I have a lot of work to do at the lab so I can't miss tomorrow too. I have school on Wednesday and an exam on Thursday, so I need to be in top shape!
Angelina Jolie-lips,
Ms. V
Thursday, February 16, 2006
You won't believe your eyes and ears.
My poor body was torn between laughing hysterically and having a stroke.
Click here, make sure your sound is on and make sure you watch the whole thing. It just gets better as it progresses.
Enjoy!
Ms. V
Click here, make sure your sound is on and make sure you watch the whole thing. It just gets better as it progresses.
Enjoy!
Ms. V
Monday, February 13, 2006
How will I make it through the day?
My Palm Tungsten arrived in Williston, VT at 3:50am on 2/11/06. Holy moly. I'm going to get it today. How am I going to be patient enough to sit through my Genetics exam?
Now, the other problem is that I bought it used. Cross your fingers that it's in good-enough shape to keep so I don't have to return it and buy a new one.
Impatient, as always,
Ms. V
Now, the other problem is that I bought it used. Cross your fingers that it's in good-enough shape to keep so I don't have to return it and buy a new one.
Impatient, as always,
Ms. V
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Random crapola
Random crap for the day, and for my life-update in general:
I'm avoiding studying for a big Genetics exam.
I've ordered a new palm and have been compulsively checking UPS's website to make sure it really *is* supposed to be delivered tomorrow.
I'm ticked off that we haven't gotten any snow.
I'm on a bunch of steroids that are making me cranky (can you tell? Probably not, huh?)
I think my Genetics professor is pure evil. Maybe my mind will change after the exam tomorrow, but probably not.
It's time to replace my contact lenses but I hate going to the mall to buy new ones.
Hub is visiting his parents, so I really should take advantage of the time to read my notes.
I'd rather surf the internet and post meaningless crap to this blog.
The "SBFH" has now been renamed the "LSBFH." L stands for "Lying." This is old news, but I think I forgot to post it. I told hub though, and he got a kick out of it. Roared with laughter. :) I'm not sure why he thought it was so funny.
I haven't been knitting at all. I need to start again soon.
Our basement is finally coming along nicely. The bathroom is going to be started next weekend, not sure how far we'll get. So far, Hub has framed the walls and it looks great.
My Sunday paper didn't come today because there was a glitch with my subscription. I was bummed, but I got over it quickly. Very proud of myself.
Time to get back to genetics and stop being crabby.
Ms. V
I'm avoiding studying for a big Genetics exam.
I've ordered a new palm and have been compulsively checking UPS's website to make sure it really *is* supposed to be delivered tomorrow.
I'm ticked off that we haven't gotten any snow.
I'm on a bunch of steroids that are making me cranky (can you tell? Probably not, huh?)
I think my Genetics professor is pure evil. Maybe my mind will change after the exam tomorrow, but probably not.
It's time to replace my contact lenses but I hate going to the mall to buy new ones.
Hub is visiting his parents, so I really should take advantage of the time to read my notes.
I'd rather surf the internet and post meaningless crap to this blog.
The "SBFH" has now been renamed the "LSBFH." L stands for "Lying." This is old news, but I think I forgot to post it. I told hub though, and he got a kick out of it. Roared with laughter. :) I'm not sure why he thought it was so funny.
I haven't been knitting at all. I need to start again soon.
Our basement is finally coming along nicely. The bathroom is going to be started next weekend, not sure how far we'll get. So far, Hub has framed the walls and it looks great.
My Sunday paper didn't come today because there was a glitch with my subscription. I was bummed, but I got over it quickly. Very proud of myself.
Time to get back to genetics and stop being crabby.
Ms. V
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Happy Birthday to me!
Well, dear readers, 28 years ago today I was exactly 4 minutes old.
Happy Birthday to me. The world hasn't been the same since!
Ms. V
Happy Birthday to me. The world hasn't been the same since!
Ms. V
Friday, January 20, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
SMASH!
Driving an SUV presents a unique challenge: keeping the windshield in one piece for more than a month at a time.
It seems that the height of the 4-runner is *perfect* for rocks to hit the windshield in such a way that it will crack. Every. Single. Time.
My in-laws had it replaced 4 times. I've had it replaced once (I just got the vehicle in October). Guess what happened on the way to class on Monday? Yup. Another crack. Almost all the way across. Lovely.
Off to call the auto-glass shop again,
Ms. V
It seems that the height of the 4-runner is *perfect* for rocks to hit the windshield in such a way that it will crack. Every. Single. Time.
My in-laws had it replaced 4 times. I've had it replaced once (I just got the vehicle in October). Guess what happened on the way to class on Monday? Yup. Another crack. Almost all the way across. Lovely.
Off to call the auto-glass shop again,
Ms. V
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Erin-go-braugh!
No, not my sister. The country.
I just booked our trip to Ireland. Woo hoo! May 12-May19. We leave one day after final exams end. I can't think of a better way to celebrate.
Slainte!
Ms. V
I just booked our trip to Ireland. Woo hoo! May 12-May19. We leave one day after final exams end. I can't think of a better way to celebrate.
Slainte!
Ms. V
Friday, December 30, 2005
Fun times at the Gastroenterologist's office
Since so many people who visit gastroenterologists tend to be, uh, large, shall we say, the chairs are all over-sized. It's fabulous. It makes me feel slightly less chubby. Always a good thing.
On the other hand, the scales they have are not the normal Dr's office scales. They're, uh, "big people" scales, which naturally makes me feel huge.
Interesting times.
Ms. V
On the other hand, the scales they have are not the normal Dr's office scales. They're, uh, "big people" scales, which naturally makes me feel huge.
Interesting times.
Ms. V
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
A little tip for all of the wives out there
When you're husband gets bored with his talking Homer Simpson bottle opener, DON'T buy him a talking Homer Simpson pizza cutter to make up for it. Sure, he loves it, but will *you* love hearing it played over and over and over again? I doubt it.
More to come later in the week.
xo,
Ms. V
More to come later in the week.
xo,
Ms. V
Friday, December 16, 2005
Yes, yes, I know it's been 3 weeks since my last post...
I'm in the middle of final exams and will come out of my cave soon. I promise.
In the meantime, I thought I'd give all of you a link to this story. Really, there just aren't any words to describe it. I guess the best one that comes to mind is "Ewwww!", followed by some major retching.
xo,
Ms. V
In the meantime, I thought I'd give all of you a link to this story. Really, there just aren't any words to describe it. I guess the best one that comes to mind is "Ewwww!", followed by some major retching.
xo,
Ms. V
Thursday, November 24, 2005
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
This is one of my favorite holidays (the other is Halloween). :)
Plans for today: eat a lot of food, watch a lot of TV.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Ms. V
Plans for today: eat a lot of food, watch a lot of TV.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Ms. V
Monday, November 21, 2005
A meme
I'm on break from school this week and have a LOT of work to do, as well as a lot of schoolwork to catch up on. I thought I'd take a break and post in the blog. This time I stole a meme from my sister.
100 Facts about me.
1) I go to school full time
2) I have 4 jobs
3) One of them is in the lab, 2 are at the hospital, and one is at the local community college tutoring students
4) I have a husband who I'm head over heels in love with
5) We have four cats and treat them like they are our children
6) We have 2 extremely noisy parakeets
6) There are only two places in the house that we can put the parakeets without the cats getting to the cage
7) I play the flute
8) I play the piano
9) I used to speak (nearly) fluent Spanish but I haven't used it in years so I've lost much of what I've known
10) I love learning about various religions, even if I don't believe in them. I do it because I find it interesting
11) I hate George W. Bush and think he's the worst president in the history of the United States.
12) I love that I live in a place where most people agree with #11.
13) I have 20 first cousins and 4 second cousins
14) Only one of my cousins is older than I am.
15) I have blue/tourquoise eyes - depending on my mood, the lighting, and what I'm wearing.
16) People often ask if I wear colored contacts, but I don't. This is my natural eye color.
17) I want to be a Pediatric Neurologist
18) I have an autoimmune disorder. Sometimes it makes my life suck.
19) I'm addicted to Prevention's 3-2-1 workout.
20) I hate folding laundry
21) I wish I were rich
22) Even if I were rich, I'd still go to school. I'd just be able to pay for it without taking out a massive loan
23) I have 2 cars right now, but after this weekend I'll only have one
24) The one I'll have after this weekend is a Toyota 4-runner. The other that will soon leave is a Geo Prism
25) I have a freakishly good memory, particularly for numbers
26) I remember every phone number I've ever had
27) I remember every address I've ever had
28) I get that from my mom's side of the family
29) I think cells are the most amazing things in existence.
30) I like to think of children's names, even though hub and I don't plan to have kids. It's fun.
31) I really like my name.
32) I *love* the letter S
33) I'm obsessed with the number 3
34) In high school, my locker combination was 3-33-3 and my parking space senior year was #33.
35) When I got my locker combination for the year, as well as my parking space, I got in my car at exacly 3:33 pm.
36) This is what started my obsession with the number 3
37) Thanks to hub, I understand - and even enjoy - football
38) I have friends all over the country because of my old job
39) I have been to Italy, Greece, and Holland
40) This spring, I'll be going to Ireland
41) I wear size 9 1/2 shoes
42) I have 9 ear piercings, but only consistently wear earrings in 3
42) I have a tongue ring
43) I have a nose ring
44) I have freckles
45) I had braces for nearly 2 years (23 months)
46) I had braces for our wedding
47) They were clear so you can barely see them in the photos
48) I have curly hair
49) I used to straighten if every day
50) I cut it
51) After it grew back, I stopped straightening it
52) I'm only 5'3" tall
53) I wish I were 4 inches taller. Even 3 inches taller would be nice
54) I love the movie Napolean Dynamite
55) I never used to watch much TV...
56) but we have a DVR now so I record a lot of shows
57) I played the saxophone for a year in high school
58) I really love to swim
59) I really love to ride my new bike
60) I have a motorcycle but I'm too scared to drive it...
61) so I'm going to take the training course in order to feel more comfortable
62) I love to snowshoe
63) I'm secretly excited for snow, just so I can go showshoeing
64) I love my college
65) I hate bugs, particulary spiders
66) The 3 guys I was most serious about in my adult life (including hub) were all middle children
67) The only CD's I usually buy are Dave Matthews Band and classical music
68) I love ragtime piano
69) I'm envious of anyone who can play ragtime piano because it's hard
70) I think Beethoven was a genius
71) I read tarot cards
72) My favorite card is the moon card
73) I hate crowds...
74) so I get my holiday shopping done early or online to avoid them
75) I'm naturally a night-owl.
76) When I'm not in school for the semester, my normal bedtime is about 3am, sometimes later if I just got out of work
77) I really enjoy working in the lab
78) When I'm done school, I want to teach part time at the community college for some extra cash
79) I'm a huge animal lover
80) I've "officially" been a vegetarian since August 29th, 1994
81) I say "officially" because I didn't really eat much meat before that
82) The only thing I miss is tuna fish
83) I found a vegetarian tuna that isn't too bad
84) I love to go camping
85) I love the Northeastern United States, particularly VT and the Adirondacks
86) I was born in Alice Hyde Hospital
87) I have an awesome birthdate
88) It fits well with my "3" obsession: 1/24. The only number missing is 3.
89) When I turned 24 on the 24th, hub bought me the "Birthday Suit Bear" from VT Teddy Bear.
90) I named him "3"
91) I like multiples of 3, too
92) I've given each of the cats several nicknames
94) I love to knit
95) I get along better with guys than with girls
96) As a result, I have more guy friends
97) My left wrist cracks a lot
98) I have REALLY sloppy handwriting
99) I have to recopy all of my notes because they're such a mess
100) I'm really good at math and science, but not so great with languages.
100 Facts about me.
1) I go to school full time
2) I have 4 jobs
3) One of them is in the lab, 2 are at the hospital, and one is at the local community college tutoring students
4) I have a husband who I'm head over heels in love with
5) We have four cats and treat them like they are our children
6) We have 2 extremely noisy parakeets
6) There are only two places in the house that we can put the parakeets without the cats getting to the cage
7) I play the flute
8) I play the piano
9) I used to speak (nearly) fluent Spanish but I haven't used it in years so I've lost much of what I've known
10) I love learning about various religions, even if I don't believe in them. I do it because I find it interesting
11) I hate George W. Bush and think he's the worst president in the history of the United States.
12) I love that I live in a place where most people agree with #11.
13) I have 20 first cousins and 4 second cousins
14) Only one of my cousins is older than I am.
15) I have blue/tourquoise eyes - depending on my mood, the lighting, and what I'm wearing.
16) People often ask if I wear colored contacts, but I don't. This is my natural eye color.
17) I want to be a Pediatric Neurologist
18) I have an autoimmune disorder. Sometimes it makes my life suck.
19) I'm addicted to Prevention's 3-2-1 workout.
20) I hate folding laundry
21) I wish I were rich
22) Even if I were rich, I'd still go to school. I'd just be able to pay for it without taking out a massive loan
23) I have 2 cars right now, but after this weekend I'll only have one
24) The one I'll have after this weekend is a Toyota 4-runner. The other that will soon leave is a Geo Prism
25) I have a freakishly good memory, particularly for numbers
26) I remember every phone number I've ever had
27) I remember every address I've ever had
28) I get that from my mom's side of the family
29) I think cells are the most amazing things in existence.
30) I like to think of children's names, even though hub and I don't plan to have kids. It's fun.
31) I really like my name.
32) I *love* the letter S
33) I'm obsessed with the number 3
34) In high school, my locker combination was 3-33-3 and my parking space senior year was #33.
35) When I got my locker combination for the year, as well as my parking space, I got in my car at exacly 3:33 pm.
36) This is what started my obsession with the number 3
37) Thanks to hub, I understand - and even enjoy - football
38) I have friends all over the country because of my old job
39) I have been to Italy, Greece, and Holland
40) This spring, I'll be going to Ireland
41) I wear size 9 1/2 shoes
42) I have 9 ear piercings, but only consistently wear earrings in 3
42) I have a tongue ring
43) I have a nose ring
44) I have freckles
45) I had braces for nearly 2 years (23 months)
46) I had braces for our wedding
47) They were clear so you can barely see them in the photos
48) I have curly hair
49) I used to straighten if every day
50) I cut it
51) After it grew back, I stopped straightening it
52) I'm only 5'3" tall
53) I wish I were 4 inches taller. Even 3 inches taller would be nice
54) I love the movie Napolean Dynamite
55) I never used to watch much TV...
56) but we have a DVR now so I record a lot of shows
57) I played the saxophone for a year in high school
58) I really love to swim
59) I really love to ride my new bike
60) I have a motorcycle but I'm too scared to drive it...
61) so I'm going to take the training course in order to feel more comfortable
62) I love to snowshoe
63) I'm secretly excited for snow, just so I can go showshoeing
64) I love my college
65) I hate bugs, particulary spiders
66) The 3 guys I was most serious about in my adult life (including hub) were all middle children
67) The only CD's I usually buy are Dave Matthews Band and classical music
68) I love ragtime piano
69) I'm envious of anyone who can play ragtime piano because it's hard
70) I think Beethoven was a genius
71) I read tarot cards
72) My favorite card is the moon card
73) I hate crowds...
74) so I get my holiday shopping done early or online to avoid them
75) I'm naturally a night-owl.
76) When I'm not in school for the semester, my normal bedtime is about 3am, sometimes later if I just got out of work
77) I really enjoy working in the lab
78) When I'm done school, I want to teach part time at the community college for some extra cash
79) I'm a huge animal lover
80) I've "officially" been a vegetarian since August 29th, 1994
81) I say "officially" because I didn't really eat much meat before that
82) The only thing I miss is tuna fish
83) I found a vegetarian tuna that isn't too bad
84) I love to go camping
85) I love the Northeastern United States, particularly VT and the Adirondacks
86) I was born in Alice Hyde Hospital
87) I have an awesome birthdate
88) It fits well with my "3" obsession: 1/24. The only number missing is 3.
89) When I turned 24 on the 24th, hub bought me the "Birthday Suit Bear" from VT Teddy Bear.
90) I named him "3"
91) I like multiples of 3, too
92) I've given each of the cats several nicknames
94) I love to knit
95) I get along better with guys than with girls
96) As a result, I have more guy friends
97) My left wrist cracks a lot
98) I have REALLY sloppy handwriting
99) I have to recopy all of my notes because they're such a mess
100) I'm really good at math and science, but not so great with languages.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Sorry for the low posting
The thing is: I go to school full time and have 4 jobs. The little bit of time I get to spend with hub and the fab four is precious.
On the bright side, when I finally have a break I'll have plenty to talk about!
Aren't you excited?
Ms. V
On the bright side, when I finally have a break I'll have plenty to talk about!
Aren't you excited?
Ms. V
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Bam!
You know what's super-fun? Taking your car in for the "once over" and having to spend nearly $400 on brakes. Sweet.
Flat broke,
Ms. V
Flat broke,
Ms. V
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Happy 1 year anniversary Bloggedy Blog Blog!
Actually, the 1 year anniversary was on 11/1. Oh well. I'm usually late.
In honor of my oh-so-frickin-fabulous blog, I'm going to do a meme. I swiped it from my sister's blog.
True or False. Feel free to elaborate on your answers.
1. I'm at my best in the early morning: True, as long as "in the early morning" means "1-3 am, after I've been up all day." I guess most people would consider that "the middle of the night" though.
2. I start each day with a healthy breakfast: True. It consists of coffee and sometimes a glazed donut. If I don't have to commute to school, then it's cereal. :) (It's healthy for my emotions, not my body.)
3. I'm always sure to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night: False. 8 or 9 hours of sleep at night would be a dream come true. Realistically I get about 6, sometimes only 5, depending on how late I was up (usually finishing a lab report that I put off until the last minute).
4. I enjoy my job: True, for the most part. It depends on the job (at this point, I have 5) and what's going on at the time. ;) (I *love* being frustratingly generic).
5. I get along with most everyone: True, believe it or not. Even if people annoy the crap out of me, I can still manage to get along with them. "Getting along" doesn't always mean "liking to the extent of friendship."
6. I'm looking forward to the new season of tv shows this year: False. Sure, I watch plenty of TV but I could also live without it. All of it. I'd probably get more homework done that way.
7. I make sure I take some time for myself every day: False. Time for myself? What the hell is that? I do it sometimes, not every day though. It usually involves sitting on my arse in front of the TV with knitting needles in my hands (because, like I fool, I decided to make blankets for most of my family this year).
xo,
Ms. V
In honor of my oh-so-frickin-fabulous blog, I'm going to do a meme. I swiped it from my sister's blog.
True or False. Feel free to elaborate on your answers.
1. I'm at my best in the early morning: True, as long as "in the early morning" means "1-3 am, after I've been up all day." I guess most people would consider that "the middle of the night" though.
2. I start each day with a healthy breakfast: True. It consists of coffee and sometimes a glazed donut. If I don't have to commute to school, then it's cereal. :) (It's healthy for my emotions, not my body.)
3. I'm always sure to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night: False. 8 or 9 hours of sleep at night would be a dream come true. Realistically I get about 6, sometimes only 5, depending on how late I was up (usually finishing a lab report that I put off until the last minute).
4. I enjoy my job: True, for the most part. It depends on the job (at this point, I have 5) and what's going on at the time. ;) (I *love* being frustratingly generic).
5. I get along with most everyone: True, believe it or not. Even if people annoy the crap out of me, I can still manage to get along with them. "Getting along" doesn't always mean "liking to the extent of friendship."
6. I'm looking forward to the new season of tv shows this year: False. Sure, I watch plenty of TV but I could also live without it. All of it. I'd probably get more homework done that way.
7. I make sure I take some time for myself every day: False. Time for myself? What the hell is that? I do it sometimes, not every day though. It usually involves sitting on my arse in front of the TV with knitting needles in my hands (because, like I fool, I decided to make blankets for most of my family this year).
xo,
Ms. V
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Welcome to the 21st Century, mom!
She finally got a cell phone. :)
Exams are over, I think I did OK. Now I have more labs to write. They're multiplying. I have 3 of them to finish today, which means that I'm stuck inside with my nose in a book on a glorious, sunny day. Lucky me.
I just spent a fabulous couple of days in Montreal with my sister though, and Hub made me blueberry muffins for breakfast this morning, so I guess it all evens out. Now it's time to work.
Happy early Halloween to all!
Ms. V
Exams are over, I think I did OK. Now I have more labs to write. They're multiplying. I have 3 of them to finish today, which means that I'm stuck inside with my nose in a book on a glorious, sunny day. Lucky me.
I just spent a fabulous couple of days in Montreal with my sister though, and Hub made me blueberry muffins for breakfast this morning, so I guess it all evens out. Now it's time to work.
Happy early Halloween to all!
Ms. V
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Birthday wishes
Happy Birthday to my sister!!!
Also, happy belated birthday to Perplexio!! (I think it's belated - it was yesterday, correct? I can never remember if it's the day before my sister's or the day after.)
xo,
Ms. V
Also, happy belated birthday to Perplexio!! (I think it's belated - it was yesterday, correct? I can never remember if it's the day before my sister's or the day after.)
xo,
Ms. V
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Friday, October 21, 2005
Dear everyone,
Instead of emailing all of you, I'm simply going to post it here.
I have 3 exams and 3 labs due this week so I'm going to be freakishly busy until all of this is over with (after Halloween).
Forgive me if you're waiting for a response to any type of communication. I'll get back to you when I come out of my study-cave. I promise. :)
xo,
Ms. V
I have 3 exams and 3 labs due this week so I'm going to be freakishly busy until all of this is over with (after Halloween).
Forgive me if you're waiting for a response to any type of communication. I'll get back to you when I come out of my study-cave. I promise. :)
xo,
Ms. V
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have flooding.
Well not hub and I, personally, thank goodness. Cambridge, VT does though. Lots of it. Enough to close down Rt. 15 and send me on a 7 mile detour through the Notch in order to get to class. At least it's a really pretty drive. The leaves on the trees on that side of the mountain haven't fallen off yet so I get an extra dose of our September colors.
The town basically sits at the base of a few mountains and has a river running through the middle of it, so it didn't really stand a chance. The Boyden Valley Farm & Winery is a mess. Their entire field is a giant pond. They have a corn maze off to the side and you can only see the top 1 or 2 feet of the corn stalks. On the bright side, the cows across the road are OK. Their grazing area is extremely hilly so they only have to deal with a little bit of mud.
Let's see, other news this week: The parakeets have a new (larger) cage and this mop of curls on top of my head that most people call "hair" is finally almost back to being shoulder-length. I've waited over a year for this. Yay. :)
Pretty boring stuff, huh? Welcome to my life.
Time for homework,
Ms. V
The town basically sits at the base of a few mountains and has a river running through the middle of it, so it didn't really stand a chance. The Boyden Valley Farm & Winery is a mess. Their entire field is a giant pond. They have a corn maze off to the side and you can only see the top 1 or 2 feet of the corn stalks. On the bright side, the cows across the road are OK. Their grazing area is extremely hilly so they only have to deal with a little bit of mud.
Let's see, other news this week: The parakeets have a new (larger) cage and this mop of curls on top of my head that most people call "hair" is finally almost back to being shoulder-length. I've waited over a year for this. Yay. :)
Pretty boring stuff, huh? Welcome to my life.
Time for homework,
Ms. V
Friday, October 14, 2005
God help us, it's back!
The El Camino. That's right folks, I saw it with my own eyes. I thought that perhaps I was hallucinating since it was early in the morning and I hadn't finished my first cup of coffee yet. Unfortunately, I was able to verify its return simply by checking Chevy's website. Ugh.
The tackiest vehicle ever created has been put back on the market. Apparently Chevy thinks that renaming it the "SSR" will help its image. We can't be fooled though. It's just a souped up, extra-pretty El Camino wannabe.
To prevent copyright problems, I didn't take the picture from their website. If you want to see it with your own eyes, you can click here. Make sure to look at the yellow one in the second row down, second picture in from the left. See what I mean?
At least it's not quite as ugly as the Subaru Baja.
Happy driving,
Ms. V
The tackiest vehicle ever created has been put back on the market. Apparently Chevy thinks that renaming it the "SSR" will help its image. We can't be fooled though. It's just a souped up, extra-pretty El Camino wannabe.
To prevent copyright problems, I didn't take the picture from their website. If you want to see it with your own eyes, you can click here. Make sure to look at the yellow one in the second row down, second picture in from the left. See what I mean?
At least it's not quite as ugly as the Subaru Baja.
Happy driving,
Ms. V
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Sometimes the joke is just too easy
The family lives in Arkansas. They've just welcomed baby #16. The father's name is Jim Bob. The mother was only 17 when they got married AND she has a mullet.
Can't beat that.
Click here for the full story.
Considering a tubal ligation,
Ms. V
*Edited to add a disclaimer: I mean absolutely no disrespect to the former Congressman and his family. In fact, I hope they're very happy. I am not - in any way - making fun of them with this post. I only mean to say that their situation will likely give the comedians some good material because Arkansas, to some, has been (probably unfairly) stereotyped as being a bit of a "hick" state.
Can't beat that.
Click here for the full story.
Considering a tubal ligation,
Ms. V
*Edited to add a disclaimer: I mean absolutely no disrespect to the former Congressman and his family. In fact, I hope they're very happy. I am not - in any way - making fun of them with this post. I only mean to say that their situation will likely give the comedians some good material because Arkansas, to some, has been (probably unfairly) stereotyped as being a bit of a "hick" state.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
An influence over young girls
This past weekend I taught my 10 year old cousin a very important lesson: When asked if she prefers platinum or gold, ALWAYS SAY PLATINUM.
:)
Ms. V
:)
Ms. V
A big adjustment for Ms. V.
I'm spoiled rotten. Spoiled, spoiled, spoiled absolutely disgustingly rotten. By Hub.
For the past 6 years I've driven my lovable little Geo Prism. I swore I'd never give it up. I'm way too attached. Unfortunately, the time has come to move on. Hub has supplied me with a Toyota 4-Runner. The Prism will go to my sister who needs it far more than I do right now. :sigh: Take good care of her, sis!
Anyway, I've also gotten pretty attached to my license plate. I've had that for 6 years too. Today I went to the DMV in the new truck and got a new license plate number. It felt very, very strange. I'm slowly adjusting.
For the past decade I've driven small cars. The Geo most recently, before that I had a Toyota Tercel, and before that I had a Ford Probe (it's fun to see the looks on people's faces when I say "I had a probe once."). Driving this monster is going to take some getting used to. In fact, the first day I took it for a spin I actually fell out of it when I opened the door. Hub laughed. I'm used to being much closer to the ground. You're allowed to laugh too. I really did fall out.
The difficult part of driving a large vehicle after 10 years of driving small cars is that I can no longer zip in and out of traffic or fit into small parking spaces.
The fun part is that I'm bigger than other cars now. Watch out.
:)
Ms. V
For the past 6 years I've driven my lovable little Geo Prism. I swore I'd never give it up. I'm way too attached. Unfortunately, the time has come to move on. Hub has supplied me with a Toyota 4-Runner. The Prism will go to my sister who needs it far more than I do right now. :sigh: Take good care of her, sis!
Anyway, I've also gotten pretty attached to my license plate. I've had that for 6 years too. Today I went to the DMV in the new truck and got a new license plate number. It felt very, very strange. I'm slowly adjusting.
For the past decade I've driven small cars. The Geo most recently, before that I had a Toyota Tercel, and before that I had a Ford Probe (it's fun to see the looks on people's faces when I say "I had a probe once."). Driving this monster is going to take some getting used to. In fact, the first day I took it for a spin I actually fell out of it when I opened the door. Hub laughed. I'm used to being much closer to the ground. You're allowed to laugh too. I really did fall out.
The difficult part of driving a large vehicle after 10 years of driving small cars is that I can no longer zip in and out of traffic or fit into small parking spaces.
The fun part is that I'm bigger than other cars now. Watch out.
:)
Ms. V
Saturday, October 08, 2005
My sister has a knack for bumping into famous people
OK, a few years ago, only one day after a concert in Montreal, Dave Matthews walked out of a Roots store and bumped into my sister. Literally. Actually I don't think they made contact but she had to stop short, if I remember correctly. :swoon: It was Dave. Dave the god. Dave the man I'd leave hub for (well, not really - but close!).
Five minutes ago I called her on her cell phone, only to be greeted by a bunch of background noise.
Me: Hey - what's up? Where are you?
Her: Hey - what's up? I'm at a hockey game in Toronto.
Me: Oh, wow! I didn't know you were going to Toronto this weekend.
Her: Um, Don Cherry just walked past us.
Me: Really?
Her: Yeah, he just shook Jon's hand.
First Dave, then Don. The closest brush I had with fame was setting off alarms at the Whitehouse during the Clinton administration. Oh yeah, I got Graig Nettles' autograph once. It was way back when the Mets were still good. I think I was in elementary school.
Time to go shopping for a new computer desk!
Ms. V
Five minutes ago I called her on her cell phone, only to be greeted by a bunch of background noise.
Me: Hey - what's up? Where are you?
Her: Hey - what's up? I'm at a hockey game in Toronto.
Me: Oh, wow! I didn't know you were going to Toronto this weekend.
Her: Um, Don Cherry just walked past us.
Me: Really?
Her: Yeah, he just shook Jon's hand.
First Dave, then Don. The closest brush I had with fame was setting off alarms at the Whitehouse during the Clinton administration. Oh yeah, I got Graig Nettles' autograph once. It was way back when the Mets were still good. I think I was in elementary school.
Time to go shopping for a new computer desk!
Ms. V
Sunday, October 02, 2005
You'll laugh so hard that you might actually begin to convulse.
This is the first blog I've found that is actually MORE funny than the famous "Stuck in Rehab with Pat O'Brien" (which, by the way, is still linked at the right for those who haven't seen it yet).
Check out this beauty: http://youknitwhat.blogspot.com/
It will soon be added to the "blogs I read" section on the right hand side. I just don't have time to mess with the template right now.
Honestly, you'll laugh until you cry.
Ms. V
Check out this beauty: http://youknitwhat.blogspot.com/
It will soon be added to the "blogs I read" section on the right hand side. I just don't have time to mess with the template right now.
Honestly, you'll laugh until you cry.
Ms. V
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Exams, round 1.
So here's the rundown:
I did better on the Organic Chemistry exam than I expected (a lot better, actually).
I did worse on the Ecology exam than I expected (only a little bit worse, it was only by a few points). He drops the lowest exam grade, so as long as I do better on the next two, I'll be fine.
I took two exams yesterday - Music (it was super-easy) and Physics 2 (also super-easy).
Round one: finished.
Round two: bring it on!
What else is going on? This weekend I get to hike Mt. Mansfield to collect soil samples and measure the diameter of trees. As long as it's nice it'll be a good day. On the other hand, I haven't been hiking in about 8 years so attacking VT's highest peak is going to nearly kill me. I have to work at 11pm that night. I can only imagine how much pain I'll be in on Sunday after all of this is done.
Chugging away,
Ms. V
I did better on the Organic Chemistry exam than I expected (a lot better, actually).
I did worse on the Ecology exam than I expected (only a little bit worse, it was only by a few points). He drops the lowest exam grade, so as long as I do better on the next two, I'll be fine.
I took two exams yesterday - Music (it was super-easy) and Physics 2 (also super-easy).
Round one: finished.
Round two: bring it on!
What else is going on? This weekend I get to hike Mt. Mansfield to collect soil samples and measure the diameter of trees. As long as it's nice it'll be a good day. On the other hand, I haven't been hiking in about 8 years so attacking VT's highest peak is going to nearly kill me. I have to work at 11pm that night. I can only imagine how much pain I'll be in on Sunday after all of this is done.
Chugging away,
Ms. V
Friday, September 23, 2005
Always wear a padded bra to an Ecology lab
You never know when you'll be messing around in a river or trudging through a forest that's 15 degrees colder than the rest of the area.
Now that I've gotten that little tip out of the way, I have to share something with you. It's yet another reason why I LOVE LOVE LOVE Vermont. I stopped at a farm stand on the way home from lab today and bought 2 HUGE pumpkins, 4 medium ones (they're striped - how cool!), two small orange ones, two small white ones, a bag of yellow string beans, 3 Macintosh apples, 3 ears of corn, and a lovely acorn squash. It only cost $19 total, it's home-grown, organic, and I handed my money directly to the woman who picked all of this stuff from her garden. Wonderful. :)
Yesterday I stopped at one of the farmer's markets and bought some potatoes and cucumbers, straight from the garden. When I saw the strawberry-rhubarb jam (homemade, also from their own crop) I couldn't resist. I have a thing for anything that's strawberry-rhubarb.
Yum.
Ms. V
Now that I've gotten that little tip out of the way, I have to share something with you. It's yet another reason why I LOVE LOVE LOVE Vermont. I stopped at a farm stand on the way home from lab today and bought 2 HUGE pumpkins, 4 medium ones (they're striped - how cool!), two small orange ones, two small white ones, a bag of yellow string beans, 3 Macintosh apples, 3 ears of corn, and a lovely acorn squash. It only cost $19 total, it's home-grown, organic, and I handed my money directly to the woman who picked all of this stuff from her garden. Wonderful. :)
Yesterday I stopped at one of the farmer's markets and bought some potatoes and cucumbers, straight from the garden. When I saw the strawberry-rhubarb jam (homemade, also from their own crop) I couldn't resist. I have a thing for anything that's strawberry-rhubarb.
Yum.
Ms. V
Thursday, September 22, 2005
"Baby did a bad, bad thing..."
Well, right now it's just a bad thing. I assure you though, by Saturday morning it'll be a bad, bad thing.
What is it that I did? I bought a home-made strawberry rhubarb pie today. On the whole, that may seem completely harmless, and even pleasant to some of you. In this house, however, a strawberry rhubarb pie doesn't stand a chance, particularly if it's home-made. I learned long ago that I simply *can't* have my favorite foods in the house. Not if I want to fit back into my jeans by winter. Well, strawberry rhubarb pie, as you may have guessed, is one of my favorite foods. It's certainly my favorite kind of pie. I'll probably eat nothing else for the next two days.
I guess I should get my fat clothes ready for the wedding Hub and I are going to on Saturday...
Buying my pie and eating it, too,
Ms. V
What is it that I did? I bought a home-made strawberry rhubarb pie today. On the whole, that may seem completely harmless, and even pleasant to some of you. In this house, however, a strawberry rhubarb pie doesn't stand a chance, particularly if it's home-made. I learned long ago that I simply *can't* have my favorite foods in the house. Not if I want to fit back into my jeans by winter. Well, strawberry rhubarb pie, as you may have guessed, is one of my favorite foods. It's certainly my favorite kind of pie. I'll probably eat nothing else for the next two days.
I guess I should get my fat clothes ready for the wedding Hub and I are going to on Saturday...
Buying my pie and eating it, too,
Ms. V
Thursday, September 15, 2005
There's a pattern for everyone, I guess.
The Knit Kitty Knit blogger has a fabulous entry about hideous knitting patterns. She recently posted this little beauty. I think it takes the cake. It is truly the most atrocious thing I have ever seen yarn used for. Honestly. My eyes hurt.
It's one of the free patterns offered on Berroco's site.
Ms. V
It's one of the free patterns offered on Berroco's site.
Ms. V
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Pro's and Con's, Con's and Pro's
Pro: I got a little bit ahead on my school-work
Con: I start another course tomorrow so I'll fall behind soon enough
Con: Three of my courses also have labs (well, I AM a biology major, that's to be expected).
Pro: The lab I had on Friday was spent sitting on a lake (in a rowboat) in the sunshine.
Pro: I'll be done in only 3 more semesters
Con: I'll have to work my ass off until then
Con: I haven't even started my research yet
Pro: What I hope/plan to do should be really interesting
Honestly, I have my homework done and I'm already a bit ahead, so I'm just killing some time. :)
xo,
Ms. V
Con: I start another course tomorrow so I'll fall behind soon enough
Con: Three of my courses also have labs (well, I AM a biology major, that's to be expected).
Pro: The lab I had on Friday was spent sitting on a lake (in a rowboat) in the sunshine.
Pro: I'll be done in only 3 more semesters
Con: I'll have to work my ass off until then
Con: I haven't even started my research yet
Pro: What I hope/plan to do should be really interesting
Honestly, I have my homework done and I'm already a bit ahead, so I'm just killing some time. :)
xo,
Ms. V
Monday, September 05, 2005
Now I want to ride my bicycle even more...
There are certain things people shouldn't have to do in life. Paying $28 for 8.5 gallons of gas is one of them.
:sigh: At least we still have better gas prices than most other countries...
Ready to hoof-it,
Ms. V
:sigh: At least we still have better gas prices than most other countries...
Ready to hoof-it,
Ms. V
Friday, August 26, 2005
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike...
Hub and I finally took the plunge and purchased two beautiful new bikes. It's the first time I've owned a "proper" bike from an actual bike-shop since the early 1980's (before my grandfather passed away and his bike shop closed).
Riding my new Trek is like gliding on air! It's a heck of a lot more comfortable than my old bike. My butt doesn't hurt at the end of the ride. Yay.
The best part is that it's a pretty color combination of red and charcoal and even matches my motorcycle!
Crazy-excited about bike riding again,
Ms. V
Riding my new Trek is like gliding on air! It's a heck of a lot more comfortable than my old bike. My butt doesn't hurt at the end of the ride. Yay.
The best part is that it's a pretty color combination of red and charcoal and even matches my motorcycle!
Crazy-excited about bike riding again,
Ms. V
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Wow, I've been super-lazy with blogging lately
I'd like to apologize to all of my adoring fans. I've been busy preparing for the semester, cleaning the house, painting the house, working, and of course, reading Harry Potter. :)
Sooo.... I just thought I'd post something for y'all to read.
I'm also in a really good mood because champagne grapes are finally in-season and they're fabulous. You can only buy them for about a week out of the year up here.
xo,
Ms. V
Sooo.... I just thought I'd post something for y'all to read.
I'm also in a really good mood because champagne grapes are finally in-season and they're fabulous. You can only buy them for about a week out of the year up here.
xo,
Ms. V
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Sorry it's been quiet lately...
My obsession with Harry Potter (and anything remotely related to it) has risen to a frightening height. That's the main reason the blog-in-ator has been quiet lately.
The other reason is that I'm just plain lazy and couldn't think of anything to say.
Let's see... Hub leaves for MA on Sunday night. I'll probably do some practice MCAT's, paint the entire downstairs, and devote my time to Harry Potter once again.
xo,
Ms. V
The other reason is that I'm just plain lazy and couldn't think of anything to say.
Let's see... Hub leaves for MA on Sunday night. I'll probably do some practice MCAT's, paint the entire downstairs, and devote my time to Harry Potter once again.
xo,
Ms. V
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Good thoughts for the people of Florida
To all readers:
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep the good people of Florida in your thoughts. Hurrican Dennis is about to touch down and do a quite a job. I have some good friends and ex-coworkers down there. The area hasn't even fully recovered from last year's hurricane season yet so if everyone out there could say an extra blessing, prayer, spell, wish, or whatever it is that you like to do, it would be much appreciated.
be well,
Ms. V
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep the good people of Florida in your thoughts. Hurrican Dennis is about to touch down and do a quite a job. I have some good friends and ex-coworkers down there. The area hasn't even fully recovered from last year's hurricane season yet so if everyone out there could say an extra blessing, prayer, spell, wish, or whatever it is that you like to do, it would be much appreciated.
be well,
Ms. V
Friday, July 08, 2005
"School's out for summer!"
I'll only have a few days of luxury before I have to get back to work. Hub and I have a movie date tonight and then we're spending the day in Stowe tomorrow to celebrate our anniversary (two days early, but whatever). Sunday will involve a lot of housecleaning and on Tuesday I'll start taking one MCAT practice exam after another. I'm going to aim for 1 full exam each week. Wish me luck!
Actually, don't wish me luck yet. Save it for when I have to take the real thing.
My "fun time" will involve a lot of reading. Aside from finishing "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (again), I have another 10 books lined up. :)
Studiously your's,
Ms. V
Actually, don't wish me luck yet. Save it for when I have to take the real thing.
My "fun time" will involve a lot of reading. Aside from finishing "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (again), I have another 10 books lined up. :)
Studiously your's,
Ms. V
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Sometimes it's fun to be superstitious
Well, I've just found the 9th lady bug in only a week and a half. They're all somehow able to make it inside and then hide in the oddest of places. Supposedly lady-bugs give you good luck when you find them. Since I'm a good little lady-bug lover, I gently put them back outside. It's the only kind of bug that I actually like. Any other insect in this house promptly gets squashed (the squashing is most often preceded by a lot of "Ewwww!!! Gross!! I hate god-damn bugs!")
I've also been finding a lot of pennies lying on the ground and even found a dime yesterday. I haven't been picking them up because I figure that with all of the lady-bugs I've been rescuing, I can let the good luck from the pennies pass on to other people. Actually, it's mostly because I already have enough change jingling around in my pocket.
In other news, I only have one day left of my class then I'm off for 7 long, beautiful weeks. They'll be spent studying for the MCAT and getting ahead for the fall semester. It occurred to me yesterday that in the spring, I'll have a full course load, the MCAT, a job, and my senior thesis to complete. Gee. I can't wait. (Please note the sarcasm).
Ms. V
I've also been finding a lot of pennies lying on the ground and even found a dime yesterday. I haven't been picking them up because I figure that with all of the lady-bugs I've been rescuing, I can let the good luck from the pennies pass on to other people. Actually, it's mostly because I already have enough change jingling around in my pocket.
In other news, I only have one day left of my class then I'm off for 7 long, beautiful weeks. They'll be spent studying for the MCAT and getting ahead for the fall semester. It occurred to me yesterday that in the spring, I'll have a full course load, the MCAT, a job, and my senior thesis to complete. Gee. I can't wait. (Please note the sarcasm).
Ms. V
Friday, July 01, 2005
Popular people today.
Hub and I are quite popular with delivery personnel today. We received four packages. Four. Cool, huh?
Actually, Fed Ex wouldn't drop their's off so we only technically got 3. The fourth is sitting at the Fed Ex building. The others were from UPS and the Post Office.
I love packages.
This is what I got. The other 2 were for Hub and I have no idea who the Fed Ex one was for.
:)
Ms. V
Actually, Fed Ex wouldn't drop their's off so we only technically got 3. The fourth is sitting at the Fed Ex building. The others were from UPS and the Post Office.
I love packages.
This is what I got. The other 2 were for Hub and I have no idea who the Fed Ex one was for.
:)
Ms. V
Happy Retirement
Happy Retirement to Justice O'Connor.
I hope she enjoys it to the fullest. I also hope Bush doesn't go overboard with his nomination.
Ms. V
I hope she enjoys it to the fullest. I also hope Bush doesn't go overboard with his nomination.
Ms. V
Saturday, June 25, 2005
A visitor...
This beautiful little lass decided to pay me a visit while I did homework on the back deck. She was even kind enough to stay put until I could grab the camera.
Close up:
Regular pic:
:)
Ms. V
Close up:
Regular pic:
:)
Ms. V
Thursday, June 23, 2005
:wimper:
I found yet another fabulous tarot deck that I *must* have. Must. Yes, it's a necessity. Unfortunately, it isn't published yet.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/tarot-of-dreams/
It looks super-easy to read. The artwork is OK. Not really my style, but there's still something about it that attracts me.
:sigh: If only I were rich...
Ms. V
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/tarot-of-dreams/
It looks super-easy to read. The artwork is OK. Not really my style, but there's still something about it that attracts me.
:sigh: If only I were rich...
Ms. V
"Summertime, the living's easy"
Name the band that sings a song with that line in it and I'll tell everyone that you're wicked cool.
On another note, I'm just tickled out of my skin. Healthy Living (favorite local grocery store) has fresh, organic lychee. I'm in lychee heaven. I just peeled and pitted some, then stuffed them in the freezer to chill (I prefer them super-cold). Yum. The wonderful people at Healthy Living also make up cute little organic fruit-salads with strawberries and mangos (among other things). How can you possibly go wrong?
Oh yeah, getting back to my usual "not so healthy" eating, I bought a piece of their homemade strawberry-rhubarb pie tonight and scarfed it down for dinner. It's my favorite. I was powerless when I saw it in their cafe. I swear it was begging to be sliced and devoured.
On a food-high tonight,
Ms. V
On another note, I'm just tickled out of my skin. Healthy Living (favorite local grocery store) has fresh, organic lychee. I'm in lychee heaven. I just peeled and pitted some, then stuffed them in the freezer to chill (I prefer them super-cold). Yum. The wonderful people at Healthy Living also make up cute little organic fruit-salads with strawberries and mangos (among other things). How can you possibly go wrong?
Oh yeah, getting back to my usual "not so healthy" eating, I bought a piece of their homemade strawberry-rhubarb pie tonight and scarfed it down for dinner. It's my favorite. I was powerless when I saw it in their cafe. I swear it was begging to be sliced and devoured.
On a food-high tonight,
Ms. V
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Holy hanna. The countdown is *really* on
Just one month from today, I will have in my possession "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince." Holy hanna. I'm counting the minutes. I think I'm going to read 1-5 again, too.
Never have I actually read a book more than once. In fact, I judge my taste for the material based on whether I WANT to read it again. Every book in the Harry Potter series *will* be. There are others that have come close, but my memory for the fine details is freakishly good. Reading a book more than once gets kind of boring, no matter how fabulous it was. Harry Potter, on the other hand, deserves to be reviewed several times. Besides, it'll give me some good momentum going into book #6. I heard from a lot of people that they thought #5 was a bit slow in the beginning. I disagreed - mainly because I had just finished #4, so I was on a pretty good roll with the storyline.
Holy crap. I can't wait. Now I'm 5 minutes closer to having it in my hot little hands.
Shaking with anticipation,
Ms. V
Never have I actually read a book more than once. In fact, I judge my taste for the material based on whether I WANT to read it again. Every book in the Harry Potter series *will* be. There are others that have come close, but my memory for the fine details is freakishly good. Reading a book more than once gets kind of boring, no matter how fabulous it was. Harry Potter, on the other hand, deserves to be reviewed several times. Besides, it'll give me some good momentum going into book #6. I heard from a lot of people that they thought #5 was a bit slow in the beginning. I disagreed - mainly because I had just finished #4, so I was on a pretty good roll with the storyline.
Holy crap. I can't wait. Now I'm 5 minutes closer to having it in my hot little hands.
Shaking with anticipation,
Ms. V
Stupid crap that I do for fun
Tonight I decided to calculate the approximate number of air molecules in our house.
Guess what I came up with?
1.067 x 10^28 (scientific notation). For those who hate scientific notation, the fully typed out number is: 10,670,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
Holy hanna. These little buggers are making 10 billion collions per second and traveling at a rate of about 1152 miles per hour (this calculation is based off 515 meters per second... I converted it to miles per hour since we seem to like the English system so much and "miles per hour" is just plain fun).
This is one crazy place. I'm glad I can't see what's going on.
Get to know your neighbor, be a gas molecule-
Ms. V
Guess what I came up with?
1.067 x 10^28 (scientific notation). For those who hate scientific notation, the fully typed out number is: 10,670,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
Holy hanna. These little buggers are making 10 billion collions per second and traveling at a rate of about 1152 miles per hour (this calculation is based off 515 meters per second... I converted it to miles per hour since we seem to like the English system so much and "miles per hour" is just plain fun).
This is one crazy place. I'm glad I can't see what's going on.
Get to know your neighbor, be a gas molecule-
Ms. V
Sunday, June 12, 2005
An oddity and a fun new game
First, the oddity:
Hub and I went to Bruegger's for lunch today and spotted a man with a Dunkin' Donuts coffee and a Quizno's sub - consuming both of them in Brueggers. Odd.
Second, the fun new game:
Hub and I have a tiny air conditioner in our bedroom, but the VT heat and humidity has propelled us to put "The Beast" in the kitchen window downstairs, to cool the rest of the house. "The Beast" is a 12,000 BTU monster given to us by Hub's dad. He probably bought it in the 1980's. We were barely able to get it down the stairs without dropping it and crushing ourselves. Now that we have two ac's in, our fun new game is to go outside and watch our electric meter spin like wild. Whoever gets dizzy first is the loser.
Back to homework,
Ms. V
Hub and I went to Bruegger's for lunch today and spotted a man with a Dunkin' Donuts coffee and a Quizno's sub - consuming both of them in Brueggers. Odd.
Second, the fun new game:
Hub and I have a tiny air conditioner in our bedroom, but the VT heat and humidity has propelled us to put "The Beast" in the kitchen window downstairs, to cool the rest of the house. "The Beast" is a 12,000 BTU monster given to us by Hub's dad. He probably bought it in the 1980's. We were barely able to get it down the stairs without dropping it and crushing ourselves. Now that we have two ac's in, our fun new game is to go outside and watch our electric meter spin like wild. Whoever gets dizzy first is the loser.
Back to homework,
Ms. V
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Tagged again. :)
It's been awhile, and I want to use new answers. I was tagged by Knit Kitty Knit (who has some of the most adorable cats on the planet, I might add). Well, OK, I think all cats are adorable. Still, she knits and she has cats, so that makes her cool.
Here's how it works:
Pick 5 of the following questions and then complete the sentences. Then pass it on to 3 more of your blog friends! (No tag backs allowed.)
If I could be a scientist?
If I could be a farmer?
If I could be a musician?
If I could be a doctor?
If I could be a painter?
If I could be a gardener?
If I could be a missionary?
If I could be a chef?
If I could be an architect?
If I could be a linguist?
If I could be a psychologist?
If I could be a librarian?
If I could be an athlete?
If I could be a lawyer?
If I could be an inn-keeper?
If I could be a professor?
If I could be a writer?
If I could be a llama-rider?
If I could be a bonnie pirate?
If I could be an astronaut?
If I could be a world famous blogger?
If I could be a justice on any one court in the world?
If I could be married to any current famous political figure?
If I could be a gardener...
I'd grow lots and lots of fabulous organic veggies to feast on every day. Fruit, too. Then I'd be healthy and skinny. Live off the land, dude. I'm in VT. I'm supposed to be a hippy. This would put me one step closer.
If I could be a llama-rider...
I wouldn't ride the llamas because I don't think that's very nice. I'd feed them some of my fabulous fruits and veggies instead.
If I could be a chef...
Well, that would go along nicely with the gardener thing, wouldn't it? Then I could actually prepare the veggies. Who wants to live on raw food all the time?
If I could be a psychologist...
I'd spend all day hypnotizing people, just for kicks.
If I could be a bonnie pirate...
I'd make sure pirate hats and peg legs come into style so I wouldn't look ridiculous. Also, the fab four would travel on my ship with me. I would get them little parakeets to wear on their shoulders. Though, Teba would most likely spend her time 'hunting' the parakeets, so I guess I'd have to use fake ones. Wouldn't they be cute though?
OK, the next bloggers: Paloma, Brigitte, Erin, Perplexio. I know it says to choose three, but I like to be zany and unpredictable, so I chose four instead.
:)
Ms. V
Here's how it works:
Pick 5 of the following questions and then complete the sentences. Then pass it on to 3 more of your blog friends! (No tag backs allowed.)
If I could be a scientist?
If I could be a farmer?
If I could be a musician?
If I could be a doctor?
If I could be a painter?
If I could be a gardener?
If I could be a missionary?
If I could be a chef?
If I could be an architect?
If I could be a linguist?
If I could be a psychologist?
If I could be a librarian?
If I could be an athlete?
If I could be a lawyer?
If I could be an inn-keeper?
If I could be a professor?
If I could be a writer?
If I could be a llama-rider?
If I could be a bonnie pirate?
If I could be an astronaut?
If I could be a world famous blogger?
If I could be a justice on any one court in the world?
If I could be married to any current famous political figure?
If I could be a gardener...
I'd grow lots and lots of fabulous organic veggies to feast on every day. Fruit, too. Then I'd be healthy and skinny. Live off the land, dude. I'm in VT. I'm supposed to be a hippy. This would put me one step closer.
If I could be a llama-rider...
I wouldn't ride the llamas because I don't think that's very nice. I'd feed them some of my fabulous fruits and veggies instead.
If I could be a chef...
Well, that would go along nicely with the gardener thing, wouldn't it? Then I could actually prepare the veggies. Who wants to live on raw food all the time?
If I could be a psychologist...
I'd spend all day hypnotizing people, just for kicks.
If I could be a bonnie pirate...
I'd make sure pirate hats and peg legs come into style so I wouldn't look ridiculous. Also, the fab four would travel on my ship with me. I would get them little parakeets to wear on their shoulders. Though, Teba would most likely spend her time 'hunting' the parakeets, so I guess I'd have to use fake ones. Wouldn't they be cute though?
OK, the next bloggers: Paloma, Brigitte, Erin, Perplexio. I know it says to choose three, but I like to be zany and unpredictable, so I chose four instead.
:)
Ms. V
Redemtion
Hub woke up and killed a spider for me last night. He's my hero!
Arachnophobicly your's,
Ms. V
Arachnophobicly your's,
Ms. V
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Le Chateau Bow Wow
For reasons known only to him, hub threw out my last 3 Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
He's going to have some 'splainin to do tomorrow. I'm not happy. In fact, I'm unhappy enough to go on a doughnut binge, but I can't, because the box is in the garbage and I'm not any relation to George Costanza.
I'll get over it soon. Perhaybe he'll feel inclined to make it up to me by taking me out for 130 flavors tomorrow night. Maybe I can even convince him to go downtown for some jazz this weekend.
Formulating a plan,
Ms. V
(I'm not really that upset, but I will try to milk something out of it - just for fun). :wink:
He's going to have some 'splainin to do tomorrow. I'm not happy. In fact, I'm unhappy enough to go on a doughnut binge, but I can't, because the box is in the garbage and I'm not any relation to George Costanza.
I'll get over it soon. Perhaybe he'll feel inclined to make it up to me by taking me out for 130 flavors tomorrow night. Maybe I can even convince him to go downtown for some jazz this weekend.
Formulating a plan,
Ms. V
(I'm not really that upset, but I will try to milk something out of it - just for fun). :wink:
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Scrumtrulescent, part deux
Hub has been well aware of my ice cream addiction since we met. It works quite well in my favor. He knows how important it is to drive 20 minutes just to try another flavor out of the 130.
That's what we're doing tonight.
Also, I've decided to make two lists: a "must try" list and a "have no desire to try" list. Once it's complete, I'm going to make it my goal to cross every flavor off my "must try" list by the end of the season. I'm going to have to do it with frozen yogurt though. My waistline has expanded enough. It's time to start moving it in the opposite direction. My high school reunion is next year. Must. Look. Stunning.
Trying to patiently wait for my Angel Food Cake flavored frozen yogurt,
Ms. V
That's what we're doing tonight.
Also, I've decided to make two lists: a "must try" list and a "have no desire to try" list. Once it's complete, I'm going to make it my goal to cross every flavor off my "must try" list by the end of the season. I'm going to have to do it with frozen yogurt though. My waistline has expanded enough. It's time to start moving it in the opposite direction. My high school reunion is next year. Must. Look. Stunning.
Trying to patiently wait for my Angel Food Cake flavored frozen yogurt,
Ms. V
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Mmmm Mmmm Good
Sis and I just got back from a place that sells 130 different flavors of soft ice cream. Yes, you read that correctly. No, it wasn't a typo. 130 flavors. Soft ice cream.
Are you ready for this? They also have 130 flavors of soft frozen yogurt. No, it's not that flavorburst crap. It's the real deal.
I had "Bananas Foster." It was scrumtrulescent.
Anyone who gets the "scrumtrulescent" joke is A-OK in my book.
Fat and happy,
Ms. V
Are you ready for this? They also have 130 flavors of soft frozen yogurt. No, it's not that flavorburst crap. It's the real deal.
I had "Bananas Foster." It was scrumtrulescent.
Anyone who gets the "scrumtrulescent" joke is A-OK in my book.
Fat and happy,
Ms. V
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Miss Cleo? Nah, it's Ms. V!
Of all the psychic moments I have in a day, a strange one occurred this morning. It was unusual because it happened at 7:30am. That's normally a time that I don't actually see unless I'm going to bed. Today - miracle of miracles - I was getting up. Can you believe it?
Anyway, the hub had disappeared and the fab four were trying to force me out of bed to feed them 1/2 hour early. I was awake for 10 minutes before the alarm went off. During that time, I had a particular line of a particular song in my head. Then the clock radio sounded. The song was on AND playing at that line. It was enough to make me get up without hitting the snooze. THAT's amazing.
Clairvoyantly your's,
Ms. V
Anyway, the hub had disappeared and the fab four were trying to force me out of bed to feed them 1/2 hour early. I was awake for 10 minutes before the alarm went off. During that time, I had a particular line of a particular song in my head. Then the clock radio sounded. The song was on AND playing at that line. It was enough to make me get up without hitting the snooze. THAT's amazing.
Clairvoyantly your's,
Ms. V
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Fun times
The weekend in Montreal was fun. I passed the time by eating a lot of junk. Coconut rolls, custard buns, and bubble tea from Chinatown (errr... China-block), then fondue for dinner Saturday night. To compensate, I've been working out this week. Yay for me. My muscles hurt so much that I can barely walk. It's a small price to pay for those coconut rolls though!
Not so fit,
Ms. V
Not so fit,
Ms. V
Friday, May 20, 2005
All shook up
For a couple of reasons:
1) I have a paralyzing fear of the dark.
2) Hub is away tonight, so I'm all by my lonesome.
3) I just got done work and it was a slow night. This meant that my cohorts and I passed the time by looking at haunted dolls on ebay and watching footage from the show "Ghost Hunters." Freaky.
4) I watched "White Noise" last night.
Combine and stir. You'll get yourself one spooked-out Ms. V.
It's true that I'm normally awake at this hour because I'm nocturnal. However, there is absolutely no chance that I will even venture into my bedroom right now, much less consider trying to go to bed.
On the bright side, there's a particular individual at work who drives me insane. I thought I was the only one who was overly annoyed by her mere presence, but tonight I found out that there are others who agree with me. Good. I'm not super-picky. Well, I am, but not about her, I guess.
I also got a lot of knitting done before I went in to work tonight. Maybe, after 1 full year of working on it (that involved 1 frogging), I'll finally have my Berroco Softy poncho afterall!
Keeping the lights on,
Ms. V
1) I have a paralyzing fear of the dark.
2) Hub is away tonight, so I'm all by my lonesome.
3) I just got done work and it was a slow night. This meant that my cohorts and I passed the time by looking at haunted dolls on ebay and watching footage from the show "Ghost Hunters." Freaky.
4) I watched "White Noise" last night.
Combine and stir. You'll get yourself one spooked-out Ms. V.
It's true that I'm normally awake at this hour because I'm nocturnal. However, there is absolutely no chance that I will even venture into my bedroom right now, much less consider trying to go to bed.
On the bright side, there's a particular individual at work who drives me insane. I thought I was the only one who was overly annoyed by her mere presence, but tonight I found out that there are others who agree with me. Good. I'm not super-picky. Well, I am, but not about her, I guess.
I also got a lot of knitting done before I went in to work tonight. Maybe, after 1 full year of working on it (that involved 1 frogging), I'll finally have my Berroco Softy poncho afterall!
Keeping the lights on,
Ms. V
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
It came! It came!!
The Housewive's Tarot finally arrived! It is BY FAR, the best deck I've ever seen. It's cute, it's fun, it's super-easy to read. The cards themselves are a tad more flimsy than other decks, but they're still decent. Holy crap. I'm never going to stop looking at them. I'm going to order another deck just to put on display because they come packaged in a cute little recipe box.
I get excited over the little things in life.
One other thing I'm excited for is my upcoming weekend on Montreal. It'll be two days of sisterhood that will include a dinner at a fondue restaurant with a giant group of friends. Who could ask for anything more? Ooooh! Maybe I'll bring my deck with me....
Ms. V
I get excited over the little things in life.
One other thing I'm excited for is my upcoming weekend on Montreal. It'll be two days of sisterhood that will include a dinner at a fondue restaurant with a giant group of friends. Who could ask for anything more? Ooooh! Maybe I'll bring my deck with me....
Ms. V
Monday, May 16, 2005
Nothing to report
Alright, now that I'm on a break from school, my life is even *more* boring than it was before. On the bright side, I can put in more hours at work, which means I'll have more money, which then means that I'll get to buy more yarn, more books, and more tarot cards. There's definitely some good stuff going on there.
I got my grades back and classes start again on June 1st. Typical of every summer, my weekend plans are filling up quickly, so hopefully I'll have plenty of chances to make a fool out of my socially-awkward self. This will give me more to write about.
For now, I'll just offer an update: The house got cleaned, the visit with hub's parents was great, and his mother and I went to the yarn store. Fab-o. I bought more yarn that I didn't need and now I have another project on my list that I don't have time to knit. I guess life is getting back to normal.
*smooches to all*
Ms. V
I got my grades back and classes start again on June 1st. Typical of every summer, my weekend plans are filling up quickly, so hopefully I'll have plenty of chances to make a fool out of my socially-awkward self. This will give me more to write about.
For now, I'll just offer an update: The house got cleaned, the visit with hub's parents was great, and his mother and I went to the yarn store. Fab-o. I bought more yarn that I didn't need and now I have another project on my list that I don't have time to knit. I guess life is getting back to normal.
*smooches to all*
Ms. V
Friday, May 13, 2005
Mostly a photo-post today
I'm going to show off my fur-family because they're too adorable for words.
But first: Happy Friday the 13th. >:D
Also, I get to go to the yarn store tomorrow. Yay! Hub's mom wants to check it out. I just stocked up, but I'm sure I can find a few more items to add to my stash. I love yarn. I think it's time to join some sort of support group.
Now for the precious little kitties-
Teba - being all squishy and cute
Condor - planning what sort of mischief to get into after his nap
Blaze - wishing Hub and I would leave him alone so he could finally sleep
Grenidine - being her usual 'Princess' self and striking a pose (note the extra toes, she's polydactyl)
Best of luck to everyone today,
Ms. V
But first: Happy Friday the 13th. >:D
Also, I get to go to the yarn store tomorrow. Yay! Hub's mom wants to check it out. I just stocked up, but I'm sure I can find a few more items to add to my stash. I love yarn. I think it's time to join some sort of support group.
Now for the precious little kitties-
Teba - being all squishy and cute
Condor - planning what sort of mischief to get into after his nap
Blaze - wishing Hub and I would leave him alone so he could finally sleep
Grenidine - being her usual 'Princess' self and striking a pose (note the extra toes, she's polydactyl)
Best of luck to everyone today,
Ms. V
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Sometimes it's just too hard to be patient
Well, I finally broke down and ordered another Tarot deck. As if I need it! Ha!
Anyway, it's one of my favorites. In fact, I'm toying with the idea of ordering a second one at some point, just to frame my favorite cards and display them.
I dare you to try to look at "The Devil" without laughing. >:D
It's called "Housewives Tarot", in true Leave it to Beaver style. Ab-fab, sweetie darling!
You can check out some sample images here.
xo,
Ms. V
Anyway, it's one of my favorites. In fact, I'm toying with the idea of ordering a second one at some point, just to frame my favorite cards and display them.
I dare you to try to look at "The Devil" without laughing. >:D
It's called "Housewives Tarot", in true Leave it to Beaver style. Ab-fab, sweetie darling!
You can check out some sample images here.
xo,
Ms. V
Finally!
"Finally" for two reasons: I'm officially finished school until June 1st AND I'm posting pictures of hub's blanket. It's about time, huh?
I took my last final exam this morning. I had to get up at 6am (torturous for someone who routinely goes to bed at 3am), drive an hour, take the stupid thing, then drive home. I ended up taking a 2 hour nap upon my return. Good golly that felt good. It gave me enough stamina to start cleaning this disgusting house. The in-laws are coming on Friday and the place is a mess. It doesn't even look like a made a dent today. Wish me luck with the rest of it.
Now, without further ado, here are pic's of hub's blanket. I know it looks like I knit the entire thing in garter stitch, but I promise you, I did not.
Close up:
Overall:
Time to get back to cleaning.
Ms. V
I took my last final exam this morning. I had to get up at 6am (torturous for someone who routinely goes to bed at 3am), drive an hour, take the stupid thing, then drive home. I ended up taking a 2 hour nap upon my return. Good golly that felt good. It gave me enough stamina to start cleaning this disgusting house. The in-laws are coming on Friday and the place is a mess. It doesn't even look like a made a dent today. Wish me luck with the rest of it.
Now, without further ado, here are pic's of hub's blanket. I know it looks like I knit the entire thing in garter stitch, but I promise you, I did not.
Close up:
Overall:
Time to get back to cleaning.
Ms. V
Monday, May 09, 2005
Not the least bit surprising
I guess I should have expected this. Also, I'm sorry the posts have been so mind-numbingly boring lately. My life will be back on track soon and that will give me more time to capture you with my charm and wit. Hee haw.
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Ms. V
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Simple post today
Happy mother's day to all of the mom's out there.
:)
For *my* mother's day gift, Hub is bringing me home some Krispy Kreme donuts from PA. I can't wait to weigh myself next week, after a psychotic donut-binge.
Ms. V
:)
For *my* mother's day gift, Hub is bringing me home some Krispy Kreme donuts from PA. I can't wait to weigh myself next week, after a psychotic donut-binge.
Ms. V
Friday, May 06, 2005
Thursday, May 05, 2005
"Maybe I'll build her a cake or something."
You are all invited to send my sister congratulatory love notes. She received notification of her acceptance to complete her MA in Secondary Language Education.
Rock on, sista'!
Ms. V
Rock on, sista'!
Ms. V
"Leroy looked like a jigsaw puzzle with a couple of pieces gone..."
Yesderday *I* looked like a jigsaw puzzle with a couple of pieces gone. Or at least that's how I felt.
I used to live almost religiously by the idea that I should kill my enemies with kindness. It worked pretty well. Even though I've been doing that with SBFH (nicknamed in a previous post, which I later erased, SBFH stands for "stupid bitch from hell"), I've decided that I need to turn it up a notch. I saw a bumper-sticker the other day that said "Love your enemies - it really just gets them confused." So that's what I'm going to do. When the insufferable little witch is snide to me, I'm just going to be so nice that she starts to feel like she's eaten a few too many spoonfuls of sugar. ;)
I'm choosing to find her unfounded animosity towards me amusing, rather than infuriating. I can feel the stress lifting from my shoulders already. Taking the high road and finding a way to laugh at that type of poor behavior really does make a huge difference. All of a sudden, I simply don't care anymore and that's a truly wonderful thing.
back to dancing around to Jim Croce-
Ms. V
I used to live almost religiously by the idea that I should kill my enemies with kindness. It worked pretty well. Even though I've been doing that with SBFH (nicknamed in a previous post, which I later erased, SBFH stands for "stupid bitch from hell"), I've decided that I need to turn it up a notch. I saw a bumper-sticker the other day that said "Love your enemies - it really just gets them confused." So that's what I'm going to do. When the insufferable little witch is snide to me, I'm just going to be so nice that she starts to feel like she's eaten a few too many spoonfuls of sugar. ;)
I'm choosing to find her unfounded animosity towards me amusing, rather than infuriating. I can feel the stress lifting from my shoulders already. Taking the high road and finding a way to laugh at that type of poor behavior really does make a huge difference. All of a sudden, I simply don't care anymore and that's a truly wonderful thing.
back to dancing around to Jim Croce-
Ms. V
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
The day from hell
It has been the worst day of my life. I got home and, instead of having dinner, I had a glass of wine, some chocolate fudge, and a hot bath. 'Nuff said.
In a bad mood and ready for more wine and chocolate-
Ms. V
In a bad mood and ready for more wine and chocolate-
Ms. V
Stamp-o-monga!
Cool stuff.
I'm especially pleased about Barbara McClintock because she's the only woman on the list, as well as the only biologist (I have a special place in my heart for biologists - for obvious reasons). I'm also excited about Richard Feynman getting a stamp, too. He's a quirky sort of fellow. I highly suggest you read some of his books.
I'm really not into stamps at all, but I just want to say: "Yay for science!"
Super-geek, I'm super-geeky,
Ms. V (the biologist who also hopes to be on a stamp someday)
P.S. Mom - since you have 'connections', do you think you can score me a set of these?
I'm especially pleased about Barbara McClintock because she's the only woman on the list, as well as the only biologist (I have a special place in my heart for biologists - for obvious reasons). I'm also excited about Richard Feynman getting a stamp, too. He's a quirky sort of fellow. I highly suggest you read some of his books.
I'm really not into stamps at all, but I just want to say: "Yay for science!"
Super-geek, I'm super-geeky,
Ms. V (the biologist who also hopes to be on a stamp someday)
P.S. Mom - since you have 'connections', do you think you can score me a set of these?
I'm OK with this for now
I'm OK with this for now, but hope to eventually move up to "knitting goddess" or "knitting guru." Wish me luck. Perhaybe if I weren't working and going to school, I'd have more time to devote to my precious needles and yarn.
You appear to be a Knitting Adventurer.
You are through those knitting growing pains and
feeling more adventurous. You can follow a
standard pattern if it's not too complicated
and know where to go to get help. Maybe you've
started to experiment with different fibers and
you might be eyeing a book with a cool
technique you've never tried. Perhaps you
prefer to stick to other people's patterns but
you are trying to challenge yourself more.
Regardless of your preference, you are
continually trying to grow as a knitter, and as
well you should since your non-knitting friends
are probably dropping some serious hints, these
days.
http://marniemaclean.com
What Kind of Knitter Are You?
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You appear to be a Knitting Adventurer.
You are through those knitting growing pains and
feeling more adventurous. You can follow a
standard pattern if it's not too complicated
and know where to go to get help. Maybe you've
started to experiment with different fibers and
you might be eyeing a book with a cool
technique you've never tried. Perhaps you
prefer to stick to other people's patterns but
you are trying to challenge yourself more.
Regardless of your preference, you are
continually trying to grow as a knitter, and as
well you should since your non-knitting friends
are probably dropping some serious hints, these
days.
http://marniemaclean.com
What Kind of Knitter Are You?
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Huzzah! The lab is finally finished!
After dancing around the room with Teba for a few minutes, I finally came up with enough BS to make a small paragraph. This is the last lab report that I'll have to write until June! Yay!
Still avoiding my lab (yeah, the one that's due at 10am)
I'm listening to Jackson 5 songs, thinking of super-cool dance moves in my head (OK, there's a lot of chair-dancing going on, too).
I should be writing the discussion of my lab. Really though, there's only so much I can say about my mitochondrial DNA. Let's see... I have mitochondrial DNA and somewhere within it exists the sequence TTAA. Yup. That's about all I can come up with.
Back to my chair-dancing,
Ms. V
I should be writing the discussion of my lab. Really though, there's only so much I can say about my mitochondrial DNA. Let's see... I have mitochondrial DNA and somewhere within it exists the sequence TTAA. Yup. That's about all I can come up with.
Back to my chair-dancing,
Ms. V
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
"I'm out making some sweet moolah with uncle Rico."
Click here to see why I'm jazzed. Make sure your speakers are on when you click on the various options.
Hub just suggested that we have a "Napolean Dynamite" themed cookout. It's frightening how obsessed we are with this movie.
Don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day,
Ms. V
Hub just suggested that we have a "Napolean Dynamite" themed cookout. It's frightening how obsessed we are with this movie.
Don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day,
Ms. V
How do I love to avoid writing lab reports? Let me count the ways...
1 - Watch "Days of Our Lives" because I just HAVE to find out what's going on with Roman and Marlena
2 - Copy physics notes
3 - check the number of hits on my blog
4 - call my cousin's wife
5 - call my aunt
6 - harass the Hub while he's trying to work
7 - check out someone else's blog
8 - read the news
9 - look at pictures
10 - try to convince myself that i can skip it altogether because it's the last report of the semester and i have a good grade in the class.
Ugh. I'm too much of a goody-two-shoes for that though. I will go torture myself some more! I have to come to terms with the fact that I'll have to write these for the rest of my academic and professional career, so I should just stop whining about it already!
Ms. V
2 - Copy physics notes
3 - check the number of hits on my blog
4 - call my cousin's wife
5 - call my aunt
6 - harass the Hub while he's trying to work
7 - check out someone else's blog
8 - read the news
9 - look at pictures
10 - try to convince myself that i can skip it altogether because it's the last report of the semester and i have a good grade in the class.
Ugh. I'm too much of a goody-two-shoes for that though. I will go torture myself some more! I have to come to terms with the fact that I'll have to write these for the rest of my academic and professional career, so I should just stop whining about it already!
Ms. V
I hate these things, but I do them anyway
I've only been to one of these cities, so I don't really know how accurate it is. So far, NYC is definitely at the top of the list (I'm trying to convince hub to consider med schools in that area). :wink:
American Cities That Best Fit You: |
80% New York City |
80% Philadelphia |
65% Chicago |
55% Los Angeles |
55% San Francisco |
Monday, May 02, 2005
:(
I guess all good things must come to an end. I've been addicted to the "Stuck in Rehab..." blog since I first found out about it. I'm definitely going to check out this guy's other stuff. He's downright hilarious.
For a reminder: http://stuckinrehabwithpatobrien.blogspot.com/
Ms. V
For a reminder: http://stuckinrehabwithpatobrien.blogspot.com/
Ms. V
Some days it's just plain painful to get out of bed
This is one of those days. It's 8am in the friggin' morning. I didn't fall asleep until about 3:30am. I'm so tired that I feel like I'm going to puke. It's finals week, and I have an overwhelming need to skip biology class so I can study for calculus and physics.
Instead, I'll be a good little do-be, drink a lot of coffee, drive to school, drive home, study for 3 hours, drive to my other classes, come home, study some more, and maybe knit before going to bed.
I cannot wait until this week is over.
Ms. V
Instead, I'll be a good little do-be, drink a lot of coffee, drive to school, drive home, study for 3 hours, drive to my other classes, come home, study some more, and maybe knit before going to bed.
I cannot wait until this week is over.
Ms. V
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