The Way I See It # 490

I'm currently watching "1000 Ways To Die" This show seemed interesting on the commercial, but it is so fucked up. All of the situations shown are the show are actually ways that people have died. This one guy did a gag of running at a window, and planning to bounce off of it, but instead he busted through it. This next guy is getting caught in a wood chipper. Like, this show is fucking graphic! Like, I'm seriously grossed out, but I can't look away. His friend should have pulled him out of the wood chipper! Like WHAT THE FUCK! DON'T STICK YOUR FOOT INTO A WOOD CHIPPER TO UNBLOCK IT. Oh my god.

I'm finding it cathartic to toss stuff across my apartment. Clothes, books, shoes, etc. They're all flying into my futon, and it feels really good to see all of it piling up.

I'm pleased! I just checked my test grade for Art history, and I got a 100! I never got a 100 last semester, so this is sick. I'm happy about it!

Today was so gorgeous! I wish it was spring break/summer. Speaking of Spring Break, I still really want to go to Mexico. I'm not sure if this is possible. I haven't looked at any travel sites, maybe I will now. It's late, and normally I do random/stupid things on the computer until I can't keep my eyes open.

I missed yoga all week this week. Ugh. That sucks, but I've been so exhausted and so busy it would have been impossible to stay awake at all.
I work tomorrow 5:30-9, so that will be nice. Next week I work on Thursday, and that's it, so I don't have to worry about fixing my schedule for when Kara comes to visit.

there is a draft in my window, and apparently it's really windy outside, my blinds have been rattling all night. Also, I realized that there is a loud sound outside on the street every morning around 7 AM that always wakes me up. It sounds like a leaf blower. but I never remember to think of it, until just know that is.

I seriously can't watch this show. Now a sword swallower is swallowing an umbrella, and IT IS GOING TO OPEN! Holy shit this show is ridiculous.

Now, a woman will die from using a carrot as a.... dildo*. Sigh....
I think that's my cue to end this.


oh shit. my blinds just blew out of my window.








*apparently, the carrot cut through her vaginal wall, air got in, and traveled through her arteries and up into her heart, causing death.

The Way I See It # 486

I feel exhausted, and I still have the whole day to finish. I went to yoga this morning. Rather, I dragged myself out of bed and forced myself. Since I didn't go on Monday, I felt like today's yoga session would be hard, and it was. I definitely felt it, and I have yet to really master a lot of the moves. Maybe if I practiced every day it would work out, but for now I'm feeling like a rubber band... I stretch out and snap right back again.

The weather has been ridiculous. I wore shorts on Monday, and yesterday I was caught in a thick snow flurry. While it was magical at the moment, I'm waiting for Summer to come along.

But while I'm dreaming about Belle Isle, tanning, and hot weather, I'm stuck in the library (well, maybe not stuck) trying to focus my attention on Archaeology. I shouldn't have looked at the blackboard site, because after finding out that this exam only counts 15% my motivation has taken a serious plunge. In all other respects I'm feeling good, besides exhausted. I went to 821 this morning and had lox and bagels, which was even more satisfying than I could have hoped for. Everything Bagel+Lox+Cream Cheese+Basil+Tomato= awesome. I'll have to spread the word to my family when Christmas brunch comes around.... in another year.

My aspirations for starting up a fashion magazine at VCU have been slightly squashed. I went to a party run by the guy who heads Ink Magazine (MISHAAA), and I talked to him about it. He kind of discouraged me, but at the same time encouraged me to submit some stuff about fashion for Ink. I'm still debating, however it seems that everyone is writing for the Magazine; Misha, my friend Marc, and now apparently Sid who has decided to write an article about a subject that most of us would leave at home.... interesting.

some cool sites I've been addicted to the past couple of days:
www.notcot.org
It's a design based blog where anyone can submit material to be published on the site. Really cool. basically if you find something interesting online, they encourage you to share it with everyone. Awesome for inspiration and hours of procrastination

www.notcouture.com
A sub-site of NotCot, Notcouture is all about fashion, and I'm excited to say that some of my submissions have made it to the site, which is both exciting and addicting. They promote designers, showcase collections, and it's a good place to find obscure things not seen in the mainstream blogosphere.

lately i've been googling "how to cut your own hair" because I'm trying to avoid going home/paying for travel at all costs. Really, i would like to cut my bangs, but what I've found online hasn't been very helpful. Does anyone (ie: no one) remember that gadget they used to run infomertials for that was like a comb, but it cut the split-ends off of your hair? I need that like I need air to breath, my hair is in such bad shape.

For this blog having the name "My Life As A Starbucks Coffee Cup", I had only had plain coffee from Starbucks once, and it was at a time that I didn't like coffee, so it tasted bad to me. However, I'm drinking a grande House blend, and it is absolutely terrible. Starbucks, what is your problem? This coffee is so bad, I can barely drink it. Where is an IHOP when you need one? IHOP coffee is so good... i miss it. Are there even pancake houses in Richmond, VA? Can someone point me in the right direction?

Interesting facts I've learned in school so far:
1. An Australopithecine Child's (Pre-Homo habilis/ Homo Erectus) skull was found in Southern Africa. Upon closer review just recently, several puncture marks were found in the bones surrounding the eye sockets. It is believe that the child was picked up by an Eagle (Talons IN THE EYE SOCKETS) and carried off to be eaten, and the remains are what was found.

2. Also, Australopithecines were prey, not predators, and were regularly apart of the Leopard's diet.

3. In Michaelangelo's "Expulsion From Paradise"

The position of Adam in Eve (to the left) is EXACTLY WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE.



That's about all I have to say for right now. I think this is the longest blog post I've done in a while. I think it was time for some more details, and less ambiguity.

The Way I See It # 480

I'm feeling really good about where I am right now:
1. I'm saving money, and I've got some goals for my saving in mind, which is exciting
2. I'm going out more and meeting new people, which is awesome
3. I'm going to yoga every week, and it's really awesome. I didn't think I would like it, but I can seriously see myself making this a real commitment, and I never thought that would happen with exercise.
4. My classes are really interesting, and I feel like even in such a short amount of time I've learned a lot. Especially in my french class; I'm already retaining information, and I'm so happy with the work that my teacher has given. It's really helping me out, and it's exciting to see myself improving.
5. I'm setting some goals for myself which I think can definitely be achieved. My plans get into action tomorrow!

I can't wait for summer. It's driving me insane. I NEED to stay in Richmond this summer.

The Way I See It # 479

I've got a new plan of action and I'm excited about it.
Mom came to Richmond today to spend the day with me. It was nice going to Short Pump and walking around. We did a lot of catching up, and it seems like the past few days have been entirely too busy for the both of us. I think I'll need some time to reflect on things.

Speaking of Shortpump I bought some nail polish (big spender over here), and I'm digging them a lot. I'm wearing a dark blue right now (inspired by Chanel's winter line), and I also bought a gold-ish color for spring. I'm thinking of combining the two. I'll have to save that for another day, perhaps.

It feels like everyone is going to Tech next weekend! I hope everyone has fun, I don't think I'll be visiting any time soon. Although a trip to UVA may be in the works.

My Archaeology Professor told me about a dig opportunity in Henrico county with the Archaeological Society of Virginia, which I'm seriously considering. It's over Spring Break and can count towards my School of World Studies Passport. The site is a "contact site"; a place when Europeans and Native Americans encountered eachother, it sounds so cool. Also, Chief Powhatan might have frequently stayed at the site as well.

Alright, I'm tired from walking around all day. 8 AM yoga tomorrow!

The Way I See It # 478

Waking up for 7 AM yoga was not as hard as I thought it would be. However, waking up to 16 degree weather was a little bit harder. But I made it to the gym, walked by myself, and avoided getting mugged. I'm joking, but really, I need to be careful. I think at 6:45 even the muggers of Richmond are asleep. Good thing for me.

Yoga was really awesome. I got there and there were only two other people there when I arrived and the instructor was really chill. Some of the positions were hard, but with such a small class, Melissa (the instructor) critiqued our form individually, which was really nice. It was quiet, it wasn't crowded, and the best part was that during the class you could see the sun rising through the windows, and there was an orange glow spreading through the room. The music she played was awesome, and I'll definitely be going back. Misha, I would definitely recommend it!
So I'll be going back every Monday and Wednesday!

After that I went to breakfast and then went back to my apartment to lay around until my class. I had so much time! Had eating breakfast not been so unusual I would have roamed around outside for a bit longer. I need to head over to the bookstore to inquire about my pay check and get a card, and also pick up a book I ordered. That will all happen tonight, I guess.

At the moment, I'm feeling good. I don't want to focus on any of the negative things that happened this weekend. Well... one thing that a friend of my mine said. She said something that really hurt my feelings, but she was so oblivious, and I was so shocked, that I was speechless at the time. I feel like too much time has passed for me to say anything. All I can do is wait until she fumbles again, and then I'll be verbally bitch slapping her.

I have Religion, Black Magic, and Witchcraft later. I keep forgetting the actual name of that class and I just end up saying "Witchcraft", and then people give me weird looks. I mean, I WISH I could say that I was learning Witchcraft, but I don't exactly want my life turning into The Craft.

Though I would dig some Thigh high socks and some sick chains around my neck....

The Way I See It # 477

I love The Smiths, I always seem to be rediscovering this.

I'm going to Yoga.
I swear to God, if the teacher is not there.... I will flip a shit.


It's 16 degrees outside.... I had better be doing some Yoga.

At least I'll know someone there.

The Way I See It # 469

I like yoga. It's harder than I thought! I'm not flexible at all, and my breathing is crizazy.

But I'm going to keep doing it!


Just thought I would write that. :)