My bangs are quite a bit shorter than I would have liked them to be, and in order for them to even cover my forehead I have to straighten them in the AM. It was funny, I had my eyes closed while she was cutting to avoid little hairs going into them. I opened them while she was mid cut and gasped. At that point I didn't care if she was done with my bangs or not, I was not going to allow her to cut them any shorter, even to blend them. No no no no no. Maybe in a week or two I will go somewhere and have them fixed, until then, oh well. It could have been worse.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Before and After
There was alot of curiosity about my new (and somewhat botched) haircut and, as promised, here are some before and after shots (click on them, and they will open, bigger, in a new screen).
My bangs are quite a bit shorter than I would have liked them to be, and in order for them to even cover my forehead I have to straighten them in the AM. It was funny, I had my eyes closed while she was cutting to avoid little hairs going into them. I opened them while she was mid cut and gasped. At that point I didn't care if she was done with my bangs or not, I was not going to allow her to cut them any shorter, even to blend them. No no no no no. Maybe in a week or two I will go somewhere and have them fixed, until then, oh well. It could have been worse.
My bangs are quite a bit shorter than I would have liked them to be, and in order for them to even cover my forehead I have to straighten them in the AM. It was funny, I had my eyes closed while she was cutting to avoid little hairs going into them. I opened them while she was mid cut and gasped. At that point I didn't care if she was done with my bangs or not, I was not going to allow her to cut them any shorter, even to blend them. No no no no no. Maybe in a week or two I will go somewhere and have them fixed, until then, oh well. It could have been worse.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Scrabble Me Please
Do you know how hard it is to make any decent word when four out of the seven letters you have are I's? I do. And I found this out the hard way last night when I played Scrabble for the very first time.
What?
Yes, I am 28 years old, I pride myself with my lexicon and I love board games, but for some reason this game was one that I had never played! Even so, I have heard so much about it that I wanted to try it anyways so I picked up a cheap version at the store the other day and waited for the perfect time to break it out.
Staring at my letters, willing a word to come out of six vowels and one consonant.. while he simply adds an S to a previous word for easy points. Tsk.
For quite some time our scores were neck in neck. He'd get 15 points, I'd get 10, He'd get 7 points, I'd get 12.. then my letter rack filled with I's and my scores went down to 4, 3 even 2..
Towards the end of the game, his score now 20 points above mine, I only needed one letter, an I (ironically), to have a 66 point word to steal the game..
He wistfully said "if only I had a T..." to which I replied "if only I had an I..."
He looked at me, calculatively.
"Wanna trade?"
I looked at the board. Chances of him using the letter I was going to use were very slim, being that Q generally needs a U to make any legitimate word. There are four total, two were on the board, one was in my hand. No, he doesn't have one I thought.
"Oh yeah I'll trade you" I said, eagerly.
But what does he do?
Not only did I give him a good letter, but he used it to get a 37 point word in the space that I was planning on using, rendering the trade useless for me. Never again! (even if it did have us rolling on the floor laughing)
By the end I lost by 3 points. Something that I'm not particularly proud of, but with the standard being best two out of three, who knows what will happen next time ;)
What?
Yes, I am 28 years old, I pride myself with my lexicon and I love board games, but for some reason this game was one that I had never played! Even so, I have heard so much about it that I wanted to try it anyways so I picked up a cheap version at the store the other day and waited for the perfect time to break it out.
Staring at my letters, willing a word to come out of six vowels and one consonant.. while he simply adds an S to a previous word for easy points. Tsk.For quite some time our scores were neck in neck. He'd get 15 points, I'd get 10, He'd get 7 points, I'd get 12.. then my letter rack filled with I's and my scores went down to 4, 3 even 2..
Towards the end of the game, his score now 20 points above mine, I only needed one letter, an I (ironically), to have a 66 point word to steal the game..
He wistfully said "if only I had a T..." to which I replied "if only I had an I..."
He looked at me, calculatively.
"Wanna trade?"
I looked at the board. Chances of him using the letter I was going to use were very slim, being that Q generally needs a U to make any legitimate word. There are four total, two were on the board, one was in my hand. No, he doesn't have one I thought.
"Oh yeah I'll trade you" I said, eagerly.
But what does he do?
Not only did I give him a good letter, but he used it to get a 37 point word in the space that I was planning on using, rendering the trade useless for me. Never again! (even if it did have us rolling on the floor laughing)
By the end I lost by 3 points. Something that I'm not particularly proud of, but with the standard being best two out of three, who knows what will happen next time ;)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
I hate you, Bike Theif
What would you think if you were to see this flier circulating around your neighborhood?
I would probably make copies and circulate it myself!
I know you should never laugh at anothers misfortune and if real, I'm sure it wasn't meant to be funny, but I find this hilarious.
I would probably make copies and circulate it myself!I know you should never laugh at anothers misfortune and if real, I'm sure it wasn't meant to be funny, but I find this hilarious.
(Thanks Keane)
Monday, July 27, 2009
I will pass on getting in the pool thank you.
And we thought we had it bad with the horrid heat wave crashing through the pacific northwest.
Imagine how hot it must be here for them to put up with something like this?
Ok, why is it so warm right here?
Crazy.
Imagine how hot it must be here for them to put up with something like this?
Ok, why is it so warm right here?Crazy.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Decisions
I am being dangled off the side of a cliff, put in this position by the one who said he loved me.
How long I am expected to stay here is undetermined, but there is no one around to help and the sun has gone away, leaving me in perpetual darkness.
To hold on, brave the wind, rain and cold on my own and hope to be helped back up on stable land after some time, with no promises of not falling at any time through out the ordeal.
To just let go and pray I survive the fall.
This is what I am deciding.
How long I am expected to stay here is undetermined, but there is no one around to help and the sun has gone away, leaving me in perpetual darkness.
To hold on, brave the wind, rain and cold on my own and hope to be helped back up on stable land after some time, with no promises of not falling at any time through out the ordeal.
To just let go and pray I survive the fall.
This is what I am deciding.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The Waffle Window - Portland
The Waffle Window
36th and Hawthorne
(503) 239-4756.
Sunday thru Thursday, 8 am – 5 pm.
Friday and Saturday, 8 am – 9 pm.
I was told about this place ages ago but over the months that passed, I never found myself with an opportunity to try it out. A few days ago I found myself with time to spare and an appetite for breakfast foods so we went for a trip down to the little window on Hawthorne.
While they look absolutely delicious, and the toppings are great, I really didn't like the waffle itself. It wasn't as fluffy as the ones that I make at home, and I don't do much of anything special to make those. So.. I don't think I will be returning here, but it is some great candy for the eyes..
"Blueberry Morning" which did not skimp on the whipped cream was a little bland in the flavor department. I felt almost as if I simply paid for a mound of whipped cream with a side of waffle and berries.
The "Razzle Dazzle" was my favorite of the two, the lemon curd was a great addition to the super sweet berries and cream, but again, there was too much creme for the size of the waffle.
All in all, I think they are concerned more with presentation than with actual flavor.
Quite the disappointment.
36th and Hawthorne
(503) 239-4756.
Sunday thru Thursday, 8 am – 5 pm.
Friday and Saturday, 8 am – 9 pm.
I was told about this place ages ago but over the months that passed, I never found myself with an opportunity to try it out. A few days ago I found myself with time to spare and an appetite for breakfast foods so we went for a trip down to the little window on Hawthorne.
While they look absolutely delicious, and the toppings are great, I really didn't like the waffle itself. It wasn't as fluffy as the ones that I make at home, and I don't do much of anything special to make those. So.. I don't think I will be returning here, but it is some great candy for the eyes..
"Blueberry Morning" which did not skimp on the whipped cream was a little bland in the flavor department. I felt almost as if I simply paid for a mound of whipped cream with a side of waffle and berries.
The "Razzle Dazzle" was my favorite of the two, the lemon curd was a great addition to the super sweet berries and cream, but again, there was too much creme for the size of the waffle.All in all, I think they are concerned more with presentation than with actual flavor.
Quite the disappointment.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
But I'm still hungry.
I just came across a quote that really hit home right now:Most human suffering comes from our desire to experience reality different than it is
How hard is it to accept reality sometimes? Currently I am having a hard time accepting the reality that is my life, but its not because I want things drastically changed. No, I want more than I am being allotted. I don't think I am being selfish; maybe other people are happy with only eating half a fish. I want the whole thing.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Friends vs Strangers
I find it interesting that I find it easier to share some of my most personal thoughts with perfect strangers rather than telling them to those who care about me..
Is it judgment or ridicule that I am fearing?
Or is it simply the fact that this way there can be no repercussions for what I share?
Is it judgment or ridicule that I am fearing?
Or is it simply the fact that this way there can be no repercussions for what I share?
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
If you love him, this is easy
I believe this one-hundred percent and expect the same consideration in return(see below posting). The hard truth of the matter is that people do not change unless they want to change. It takes a lot of effort to change any behavior and if they truly don't wish to change it, it simply isn't going to happen.So instead of trying to mold a person into what you think they should be either accept them as they are, or walk away. It is what is going to happen in the end anyways.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Some people really are not the brightest..
One really has to wonder what truly is going on in this man's mind.
A Milestone
When people start posting spam comments on your blog, that means you have become someone, right??
Because today I received my first spam posting (posted on my bday post):
Hi Friends,
I Find Absolutely FREE PlayBoy & Penthoushttp:
www.Iwontpostyourlinkhere.com
If I find something else I'll inform you.
Best Regards,
Maria
It has now been deleted of course, but I was touched that Maria thought so kindly of me to inform me where to find nudie magazines on my bday. :)
Because today I received my first spam posting (posted on my bday post):
Hi Friends,
I Find Absolutely FREE PlayBoy & Penthoushttp:
www.Iwontpostyourlinkhere.com
If I find something else I'll inform you.
Best Regards,
Maria
It has now been deleted of course, but I was touched that Maria thought so kindly of me to inform me where to find nudie magazines on my bday. :)
Monday, July 6, 2009
Mein Geburtstag (My Birthday)
Summed up in a word or two: Great, Wonderful, One I Won't Forget..
B came to my place around 6:30ish bearing gifts. A wheel to replace the one on my bed frame that was broken during the move and an incredibly thoughtful and heartwarming gift which is currently residing on my mantle.
He said that I could do whatever my heart desired, and what it desired was to do something out of the ordinary, yet me. I knew that this was my chance to do whatever I wanted without complaint so I looked into plays and shows that were playing on this Wednesday night and, unfortunately, nothing that even I wanted to see was playing. I then got the idea of the living room theatre off of Burnside (near the pearl) in Portland. I have been wanting to go here for ages! What was what was playing there? Nada. But! Looking at their listings made me want to see something foreign and The Hollywood Theatre off Sandy was playing a couple of German films which sounded promising.
Before the film we stopped for a delicious dinner at the Laurelwood Brewery (great beers, great food, I would highly recommend this place) and before we knew it, it was time to go.
While the movie we decided upon, Jerichow, ended up being mediocre, the experience was still something I would gladly do again. I like watching foreign films because they give you a sense of the culture from the eyes of THE CULTURE, rather than the eyes of an American filmmaker showing you the culture from the way they see it. So, while the storyline was kinda.. eh.. the movie itself was great. There was only one other couple in the theatre so that made it even better, our own private screening of sorts.
Once the film concluded we made our way up to Rocky Butte to enjoy the stars and the view of the city on the cloudless night. It was beautiful.
On home we went, it was after midnight, my birthday was officially over, but it was still my night. An unforgettable one at that.
:)
B came to my place around 6:30ish bearing gifts. A wheel to replace the one on my bed frame that was broken during the move and an incredibly thoughtful and heartwarming gift which is currently residing on my mantle.
He said that I could do whatever my heart desired, and what it desired was to do something out of the ordinary, yet me. I knew that this was my chance to do whatever I wanted without complaint so I looked into plays and shows that were playing on this Wednesday night and, unfortunately, nothing that even I wanted to see was playing. I then got the idea of the living room theatre off of Burnside (near the pearl) in Portland. I have been wanting to go here for ages! What was what was playing there? Nada. But! Looking at their listings made me want to see something foreign and The Hollywood Theatre off Sandy was playing a couple of German films which sounded promising.
Before the film we stopped for a delicious dinner at the Laurelwood Brewery (great beers, great food, I would highly recommend this place) and before we knew it, it was time to go.
While the movie we decided upon, Jerichow, ended up being mediocre, the experience was still something I would gladly do again. I like watching foreign films because they give you a sense of the culture from the eyes of THE CULTURE, rather than the eyes of an American filmmaker showing you the culture from the way they see it. So, while the storyline was kinda.. eh.. the movie itself was great. There was only one other couple in the theatre so that made it even better, our own private screening of sorts.
Once the film concluded we made our way up to Rocky Butte to enjoy the stars and the view of the city on the cloudless night. It was beautiful.
On home we went, it was after midnight, my birthday was officially over, but it was still my night. An unforgettable one at that.
:)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sometimes you just have to show them off...
Someone looks a little confused, and no, it was not my fault at all :)
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Change?
It feels quite strange to not live in the old apartment anymore.
To drive past the exit
To be headed home and realize that this is no longer the way.
"Home" really is relative
Everything inside of the new place is the same as what was inside the old place, just arranged differently. It costs more money, is on the different side of town and is surrounded by many different people in different stages of life, but none of the components inside have changed.
I feel as if I am going to complete the transformation, I need to actually transform, not simply move all my stuff from one place to another and call it different.
But then again, was I really trying to transform?
Maybe what this experience is really trying to tell me is that where you live does not determine who you are; change is not a given.
To drive past the exit
To be headed home and realize that this is no longer the way.
"Home" really is relative
Everything inside of the new place is the same as what was inside the old place, just arranged differently. It costs more money, is on the different side of town and is surrounded by many different people in different stages of life, but none of the components inside have changed.
I feel as if I am going to complete the transformation, I need to actually transform, not simply move all my stuff from one place to another and call it different.
But then again, was I really trying to transform?
Maybe what this experience is really trying to tell me is that where you live does not determine who you are; change is not a given.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
And all of Canada celebrates with me!
Canada day? Well yes, but more importantly my birthday!
Today is the day that I turn the age that I will be for the next 10-15 years of my life. What am I talking about?? Why, 28 of course! I hold firm to the belief that if a woman tells you she is 30, more than likely, she is at least 35..
And 30! Well.. I don't even want to think about that awful day which is but two years away now...
On to happier subjects! Like:
Mmmm..
Hey, everyone deserves a cake on their birthday.. even if they don't plan on eating any of it. ;-)
Today is the day that I turn the age that I will be for the next 10-15 years of my life. What am I talking about?? Why, 28 of course! I hold firm to the belief that if a woman tells you she is 30, more than likely, she is at least 35..
And 30! Well.. I don't even want to think about that awful day which is but two years away now...
On to happier subjects! Like:
Mmmm..Hey, everyone deserves a cake on their birthday.. even if they don't plan on eating any of it. ;-)
The birdie will come back, right?
There are some things that are acceptable to be selfish about. Although, at this moment, I am not thinking of any good examples of this so maybe there isn't, but one thing that I am sure of is that happiness is something that is not. Especially when it comes to other people's happiness.
I will not stand in the way of someone else's happiness, even at the cost of my own. How would I be capable of being truly happy knowing that I made someone that I love unhappy? Everything doesn't have to be about me and I am fine on my own, I have just become too accustomed to having things one way; the idea of going back to the way I was before scares me. Not to say it would be exactly as before, but I have been so happy for the past 6 months..
I'm not going to be selfish.
If something is meant to happen then it will happen, I just need to have a little faith :-(
I will not stand in the way of someone else's happiness, even at the cost of my own. How would I be capable of being truly happy knowing that I made someone that I love unhappy? Everything doesn't have to be about me and I am fine on my own, I have just become too accustomed to having things one way; the idea of going back to the way I was before scares me. Not to say it would be exactly as before, but I have been so happy for the past 6 months..
I'm not going to be selfish.
If something is meant to happen then it will happen, I just need to have a little faith :-(
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