30Apr / 2008

Or Better Still, Be My Winding Wheel

I’ve had this idea in my head for almost a month– every since I saw people making Muxtapes. After many hours at the gym skipping through songs on my iPod, I’ve finally made my own Muxtapes. Two opposing Muxtapes to be specific. So anyhow, here they are. Notes given as necessary.

Songs that Make me Wish I Had a Boyfriend

Kings of Leon – On Call
- I remember a couple of weeks ago I walked into Mellow Mushroom and one of the cooks in the kitchen was singing this out loud. It made me smile.
Gomez – Catch Me Up
Josh Turner – Would You Go With Me
- I told my friends last summer this would be my wedding song and I had dibs! I don’t quite feel the same, but it’s still pretty.
Nada Surf – I Like What You Say
- Yeah, I know they used this song in John Tucker Must Die, but just give it a chance!
Harry Connick, JR – For Once In My Life
Ryan Adams – My Winding Wheel
- I will have a hard time being with someone who doesn’t appreciate Ryan Adams. It wouldn’t be impossible, just difficult.
Howie Day – Secret
Dave Barnes – Everybody But You
Dierks Bentley – Good Things Happen

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Songs that Make me Want to Join a Convent

Foreigner – Cold As Ice
Damien Rice – Rootless Tree
- I got a speeding ticket while listening to this song. This wouldn’t have happened if I was in a convent.
Cobra Starship – Keep It Simple
- Gabe Saporta, I heart you. But this is by far your most man-whorey song!
Jimmy Eat World – Carry You
- Don’t aaaaaaaaaaaaaask.
Dierks Bentley – Lot of Leavin’ Left To Do
Keith Urban – I Told You So
- If you think this song is all cute and sweet, LISTEN AGAIN! So spiteful, Keith.
Color Me Badd – I Want to Sex You Up
- Pretty much any desire I ever have for sex is squashed the minute this song comes on. I’m guessing my father would be happy if I had this on repeat for the rest of my life… or at least until my 30th birthday.
Miranda Lambert – Kerosene
Nickel Creek – Helena
- If a guy told me that guys like him never sleep alone at night, I’d kick him.

listen to this mix —>

I put a little bit of work into choosing these songs, so please give it a listen and be nice. Also, I need to say that Brandon encouraged me to make these, so if they suck you know who to blame.

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28Apr / 2008

My embarrassing internet past

Hey you… let’s talk fandom.

I’m a fan of many things. Chances are you are too.

In fact, I used to be such the fan, that I had my own fansites. And no, you don’t get to see them. It’s embarrassing.

I had a referring URL today from a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fansite. I clicked on the link and had an immediate flashback to middle school and bad, awful, terrible, web design.

Adjustable frames! Scrolling and blinking text! Graphic sunblasts! Guestbooks! Web rings! Banners! Javascript trivia quizzes!

I did it all. And what’s more? I did it with style. I’m guessing about half the people who read this site know me from those days. So see? I was doing something right.

Today while I was packing up from my weekend in Franklin, Tennessee, I impulsively decided to grab my Buffy DVD’s and have a marathon while studying for the two easiest final exams of my life. I’m about to pop in the first disc and it’s like reuniting with an old friend. Is that sad? Probably, but I really don’t care. At least I don’t make websites about it anymore!

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27Apr / 2008

Hotel, Restaurant, and Alcoholism

Last Thursday I went with a group of students from my program to a Mexican restaurant to drink margaritas and such before our last class of the semester. And no Mother, I did not have an alcoholic beverages… just the other kids… erm, I mean adults!

We cut it close on time getting our checks and paying, so we decided to call our professor to tell him that we would be 5-10 minutes late.

Once we got to class everyone was fine, besides our professor referring to use as “The Margarita Girls!” But I mean really, what major besides hospitality could you get away with drunk dialing your instructors?

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25Apr / 2008

Opening Up

A year ago, I would never have told anyone I had a blog.

A few friends from high school were aware, but outside of those special people, I told no one. And now? I talk about it almost daily with my classmates. While accompanying her on some errands, my friend Natalie asked me “are you gonna blog about this?” Of course, Natalie. Of course!

Two years ago, I would have frozen stiff at the sight of a dog.

I had been terrified of dogs for as long as I can remember. And now? Bello and I are practically friends.

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23Apr / 2008

Pittsburgh, Overall

Hey Pittsburgh. How are you doing? Good? Me too.

You have a lot of bridges.

You have THREE RIVERS!

You had me the minute I came through Fort Pitt Tunnel.

I will inhabit your wonderful city on a few conditions:

1. Keep Sidney Crosby single for me until I get there.
2. Bump up the tourism industry just a bit so I can actually build a viable career.

That’s only 2 things, can we work this out?

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22Apr / 2008

How I'm earning my degree

I just got back from Pittsburgh, which I am kind of in love with right now, and I have many things to say about my visit, but first I need to talk about the second most exciting thing that happened to me last week.

I went to Dollywood! For free. For class. How did I do it, you ask?

Just go to UT and major in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism… that’s how! If you do that, I can guarantee you will have to opportunity to go to Dollywood for free at least 2 or 3 times throughout the duration of your studies. Last Wednesday was my second time, and I’m guessing I’ll get another opportunity to go before I graduate this December.

After a day full of rollercoasters, water rides, and Reysheid posing just like this for almost every camera on every ride, my classmates and I relaxed with a quiet little dinner at a small, unheard of local joint called Dixie Stampede.

And if you were wondering, the South rose again!

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19Apr / 2008

What up, slut?

Hello all 3 readers of mine. Are you having a good weekend? Because mine could be much better let me tell you. I decided to take a small mini-vacation this weekend to Pittsburgh to visit Rachel. You guys know Rachel, she seems all nice and stuff. BUT OH ARE YOU WRONG! So so wrong.

I arrive at her dwelling place around 7:30 pm last night. And as everyone knows when you get off the road from driving for quite a long time the first thing you want to do is use the bathroom. So I immediately requested to use the bathroom and was presented with the following:

I mean really guys, do you have any business inviting people over to your house when it looks like this inside? I don’t even seen a toilet in here!

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18Apr / 2008

Roadtrip

Which way to Pittsburgh?

I’m getting some Pal’s on the way. What, jealous?

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11Apr / 2008

Laying Out

There are quite a few ways in which I feel I am not quite part of my own generation. College is not the time of my life, my MO isn’t to be at the beach 24/7, and I am fairly preoccupied with observing my bedtime of 10 pm.

But yesterday, at the coercion of these two fine people, I attempted to tan. I had always thought tanning was for girls in sororities, girls who have relaxed morals, and guys who care far too much about their physical appearance.

Turns out I wasn’t wrong! Sometimes my reasons for social aversion are grounded in truth! Points for me.

Here are some conversations I overheard while tanning:

“I’m still recovering from my birthday.”
“No, I’m still recovering from your birthday.”

“OMG, like are you guys going out tonight?”
“Yeah, I’ll call you and we’ll start the going out train.”

WTF? The going out TRAIN?

“I need a rebound STAT!”
“Well, don’t go crazy like I did.”

“What’s Brad doing? Do you think he would bring us beer?”

Oh, and Brad did bring beer! After dozing off I was awakened by the opening of several cans, most of them right by my chair. Thanks, Brad. I was finally enjoying tanning but then you had to wake me up.

“You graduating?”
“Nah, not until December.”
“That’s the way to do it!”
“I know man, extra football season!”

I’m guessing he hadn’t heard the news–UT is going to start charging for football tickets next fall. Bummer.

So why did I even go? That’s a good question. The thing is–I have some skin issues. Nothing life-threatening, but I am considered a “dermatologist’s delight.” My dermatologist has actually recommended that I try to tan on a few occasions, because it drys out your skin, and that’s supposed to be a good thing for me. He told me that… oh, 3 years ago. And I am just now getting around to it.

See, I’m a slacker. At least I know I fit in with my generation somehow!

I should also mention that my father is quite convinced that I’m going to end up getting Rickets, so I was trying to get my vitamin D intake for the day, NO WAIT… the week!

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09Apr / 2008

The state of my finances

Reasons I may be managing my money quite well:

I use men’s shaving cream. 92 cents! You can’t be that.
I pack my own lunch from home. Turkey sandwich + carrots = golden!
I use a water bottle that I refill multiple times a day.
I rarely drive my car.

Reasons I may be managing my money quite poorly:

On Tuesdays I always pick up this 90 minute shift. I make $6/hour, so that means $9 before taxes. Before this shift I always feel the need to stop by Starbucks on the way for a latte for which I pay $4.50. This is probably counterproductive.
I forgot to submit my time sheets for the current pay period. This means two more weeks without money. My “Advanced Lodging” professor, who is in actuality an economist, suggested on Monday that I go ahead and spend the 2008 tax rebate before I get it. This is not looking like such a terrible idea anymore.
Sometimes I buy pens like they’re crack. I mean really, who needs more than one functional pen? But I can’t help myself. Pens are so seductive!
I go out to eat more than necessary. But really, who doesn’t?

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