tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522390800982453762012-01-28T10:24:39.646-06:00aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.comBlogger3431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-8669913845871048132012-01-27T09:39:00.001-06:002012-01-27T09:43:04.359-06:00

I really should not be blogging right now.  At noon I have a hardcore French Exam and I should be doing some last minute studying... But, I should be doing a lot of other things that I don't do.  So, I'm totally going to blog for a minute. So... a couple days ago...  I picked Eva up from preschool and... there was a note on her sheet about an "incident" that had happened earlier in the day.

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I didn't want to tell you guys this... because I've talked a serious load of shit about it... But, I got my Facebook account back. BEFORE YOU JUDGE ME THOUGH- let me tell you why... Apparently, (well not apparently because I knew it, I just didn't realize so many people I know were aware of it too) I am a huge asshole who makes it infinitely complicated to communicate with.  I honestly only

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 I haven't done one of these in awhile... But, I came across some old photos from my freshman year of college (and 2nd year)  Basically.. I'm 18-19 in all of these photos and I wanted to share!  I felt so nostalgic and excited when I came across them: "The Stoop" This was merely a staircase behind the dorms.  We spent a lot of time laying out here in the sun and smoking cigarettes.  Well, not

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"The fuck is the snow plow?" I live in Minnesota.  It snows here.  That is no surprise to anyone, correct?  Okay, moving on. Well, it snowed here.  Just a few inches, 3 or 4 maybe?  Nothing huge.  I leave my house at around 9am this morning (mind you, it hasn't snowed in quite a few hours) and NOTHING IS PLOWED. I see people fish-tailing, swerving around, and all at the mere speed of 20

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Well, Monday sure snuck up on us fast, eh? I would first like to say that if you are more familiar with Spanish... learning French is going to be touchy as fuck.  I keep wanting to respond to the Professor IN Spanish, and I keep trying to pronounce the words we are learning with a Spanish pronunciation.  Which, if any of you are familiar with these languages- are incredibly different

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Happy Sunday! The snow has finally come and made itself cozy here in Minnesota.  Snow, well snow doesn't really bother me.  It's the freezing, your body physically hurts from the chill, your eyeballs feel like the may freeze, kind of cold that makes me hate winter.  Honestly, it gets worse every year.  I think that within the next 2 years, relocating to California is going to have to happen. I

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Well, B over at The Opposite of That gave me an award today!  WOOHOO!  Check it out: How I felt after recieving this award: Like all awards, there are RULES!  Which are:Post the award and the rules on your blog. List 3 things you would change if you were overlord.List 10 blogs you think are worthy of world domination.Leave them a message in their comment sections with a link saying you chose

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I have been on blogger since June of 2009... HOLY CRAP.  Also, before that, I had kept an extensive blog on CrapSpace MySpace over a 3 year time frame.  Basically, I've been blogging for a lonnnnnng time my friend. Too long? That is the question of the week. I have previously played with the thought of ending this blog.  That thought has been slowly creeping into my mind again. I'm just kind

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“If you knew what was going to happen, if you knew everything that was going to happen next -- if you knew in advance the consequences of your own actions -- you'd be doomed. You'd be ruined as God. You'd be a stone. You'd never eat or drink or laugh or get out of bed in the morning. You'd never dare to.”    -Margaret Atwood, The Blind Assassin This is a wise thing to keep in mind, don't you

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-31665971084608831902012-01-10T15:20:00.002-06:002012-01-12T09:48:54.643-06:00

I've got the fever.  No, not the Beiber-Fever you freaks. I don't know why.  But, I'm totally in love with a fictional character.  I guess he is 17, just like the Biebs... And, oh no!  Not him!  All you Twi-hards can keep your sulky, depressive, possessive, Edward Cullen... I WANT ME SOME PEETA MELLARK!! Yes, I'm way too old to be so ridiculous.  But, I can't help myself. The fact that

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That's right ya'll, I'm sitting in the library between classes and I decided to blog.  Being that it's the first day of the semester and all, I have no homework to fill in this gap between classes!  I am incredibly lucky though, I normally dread Spring Semester.  Why?  Well, it's usually 0 degrees outside, with a windchill that makes it feel -35 degrees and MSU doesn't have a tunnel system to

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This seems to be the week of sickness in our house... I picked Eva up from preschool yesterday and she was burning up!  We've been fighting the fever, soar throat, coughing and a few other unpleasant things since last night.  I really appreciated how the teacher wrote up a lengthy note about how Eva was a "bit fussy today with the other children and adults."  And how she seemed "extremely tired."

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I first would like to start this post by saying... HOLY HANNAH MONTANA!  LIFE CEREAL IS THE BOMB.  (that's right, THE BOMB!) It's Friday.  And, I'm super pumped up about it.  I don't feel like complete shiz for the first time this week.  (Though, sleeping has become a serious issue.  Can't get comfortable for the life of me... Oh, the joys of pregnancy!  It's funny how you "conveniently" forget

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-59032573849320918602012-01-05T08:54:00.000-06:002012-01-05T08:54:29.042-06:00

There is a man named John who has visited me at the Pub for about 5-6 years.  He always comes with a flower, sits at the bar, has about 4 glasses of Coca Cola and writes poetry. John is a Vietnam Vet who suffers from severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  He lives in a group home and wouldn't hurt a fly. He has thought my name is Ashley, all these years.  And, he nicknamed me 'Angel.'  I

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It happened suddenly on Monday night.  We were leaving the mall, headed for my favorite restaurant (mmm... authentic Mexican!) and the nausea hit me like a sledge hammer.  I tried to keep myself composed, swallowing the constant flow of saliva.  As soon as we sat in a booth, I ran to the bathroom and all the green tea I drank at Barnes and Noble earlier came up.  But, then, I felt fine.  (The

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Happy New Year!!  I'm not going to tell you my resolutions yet, that is coming tomorrow!...  I was very close to doing something like this: Anyway, a few days ago I posted my first giveaway.  Well, Josh at Vive le Nerd correctly guessed all ten of the faces! (I only knew 5 off the bat!)  Honestly, I wasn't surprised that Josh was the person to guess right.  I read his blog daily (it's one of my

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-38016347249497862952011-12-29T14:24:00.000-06:002011-12-29T14:24:20.521-06:00

I was browsing Reddit and I came across this hilarious image: And, I decided at the moment... I'm going to do my first giveaway! The first person to correctly identify the ten icons above (sans Jersey Shore Smoosh Smoosh) will win a care package full of goodies from ME! I know, pretty exciting stuff!

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The Thing To Do In Tuscaloosa IsDream about walking back and forth   across the tracks twice a day.    The cautionary arm    lifting and lowering. The                bells in sunlight   There is dumping a can   of creamed corn into   water to excite the fish, then   baiting your hooks with corn.   The stars are verbs               in the waters that watch them   There is dipping, where too

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Okay, I really tried hard to fulfill my goals of starting (and finishing) a new book, as well as actually writing up some small blurbs about the books I've completed... But, as you all see- I hardly blogged last week! FAIL. Basically... what happened... I was busy as hell.  And, kind of regrouping my brain... And realized, HOLY BALLS- I REALLY NEED TO QUIT MY JOB. So I did. Don't worry, I was

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-23663868875836152882011-12-22T09:39:00.001-06:002011-12-23T11:03:19.306-06:00

Hey there folks!  Remember awhile back, when I blogged about being a participant in the Holiday Gift Swap sponsored by :dianapantz:? Well, I wanted to share with ya'll what I sent Meaghan at May Contain Nutz! We were all given 3 facts about the person we were assigned to.  The thing that stood out to me the most about Meaghan was her love for white chipped paint and beautiful, vintage things.  

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That's right guys... NO SNOW.  It's this brownish, wet-ish, grayish, poopy looking gloom over the state.  I *HATE* being cold, so you would think this weather would make me happy. But, no!  It's still f#$@ing freezing. Just really, really, reaaalllllllllly ugly outside. So, for once- I'm actually hoping for snow.  Because, if it's going to be cold, I'd like it to at least be purdy.  K thanks.

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-62408128258742490512011-12-19T22:14:00.000-06:002011-12-19T22:14:55.085-06:00

Okay, *I KNOW* that my video sharing has gone THROUGH THE ROOF... But, I can't help it!  Lately, there has been too much hilarious(ness?) online... and I HAVE TO (or so says the little voice in my head) share it with you guys! Episode 2 of "Shit Girls Say" was uploaded.... and yes, I'm totally guilty of this and each time I watch it, I laugh a little bit harder!  You're welcome. "Is that coffee?

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Okay, I have to work in 45 minutes but I  had to post this video quickly.  (This will be a double post day, based on the goals I wrote yesterday.) But, upon hearing about Kim Jong's death... I thought instantly of this: I know, I'm a kind of an asshole.  (Okay, not kind of, a big one.)  But, it's funnnnnnnnnny (in a sick way.)  It somewhat reminds of when I posted this when I heard about Osama

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-80019149029537906322011-12-18T15:30:00.000-06:002011-12-18T15:30:40.015-06:00

I realized that I have only been reading the books on my 100 Books in 100 Weeks and then not really discussing anything afterwards!  Ha!  Whoops.. I have so far read 7, so I am a little behind.  But, that is okay.  Right now I haven't decided what to start next... If I want to do some poetry, revisit a classic or re-read the Hunger Games Trilogy since FINALLY, people I know are starting to read

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-77947748064850256872011-12-15T10:20:00.000-06:002011-12-15T10:20:33.363-06:00

I'm way too crabby (again) to blog today.. so here are some funny videos to lighten the mood: Drunk History ?  Yes Please. Tight Pants/ Body Rolls ?  High Kicks!  High Kicks!  This is how we do it! How Lady Gaga Writes a Song: Neature Walk: Episode 3:

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-19908516294385137652011-12-14T10:11:00.001-06:002011-12-14T10:15:32.408-06:00

I don't know if I've taken that long of a break from blogging in awhile... I wish I could give you a cool reason why I haven't posted for the last 5 days, but there really isn't an interesting one. Basically, I haven't had anything interesting to write about. I contemplated writing another piece about Restaurant Etiquette... But, I've been very anti-my-job lately, so when I tried to write it

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-60038967634620861792011-12-09T09:50:00.000-06:002011-12-09T09:50:21.677-06:00

This is a day and age where texting is a huge part of communication... Nothing turns me off more than when a guy will send you a text along the lines of: "Your great.  I wish I could be their." Okay, I don't encounter this often... But, whatever.  My friends do, and I'm just like: "REALLY!?!?  You are going to talk to this silly man!?" I'm more of a:Source: tumblr.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-82476743200773020842011-12-08T09:28:00.001-06:002011-12-08T09:29:32.762-06:00

No, I'm not seeking revenge on anyone... I'm talking about the show on ABC that I'm completely addicted to..  I do that.  I get super sucked in to completely far fetched dramas.  It's a guilty pleasure. Anyway, after waiting for a new episode for 2 FREAKIN' WEEKS- last nights episode did not disappoint!  Unfortunately, I heard a rumor that another new episode won't be airing until January.  (

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-64512744108160279542011-12-06T09:49:00.000-06:002011-12-06T09:49:17.171-06:00

"If only.  Those must be the two saddest words in the world."-Mercedes Lackey I was at work last night when I got the news from my brother.. Our Dad had passed away. He was at work, finishing up a job (painting the interior of a house) when he collapsed.  An ambulance was called and for 45 minutes they worked to try and resuscitate him.  But, at the end of the day, his energy was released back

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-79979962749556558182011-12-05T09:51:00.001-06:002011-12-05T14:10:19.012-06:00

I know, I know... There are a million other things I could be writing about instead of posting someone else's interpretation of Twilight as a Tragedy.  I can't help myself. Browsing Reddit (again!?) I came across this lamely written cartoon expressing that Disney (which should've been Pixar) wrote a better love story in 8 minutes with the movie "Up" than Stephenie Mayer (which should've been

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-59226742141247128822011-12-02T11:19:00.000-06:002011-12-02T11:19:36.285-06:00

Since my discovery of Gotye (I'm still not over the fact that his newest album came out in AUGUST and that he has 2 other PRIOR releases... but whatever, it happens) I haven't been able to stop listening to his album, Making Mirrors. Honestly, it's phenomenal. I'm really digging this song, State of the Art... Lyrics:When the Cotillion arrived We threw out the television Model D 575 Has custom

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-85987992389134216102011-12-01T10:13:00.000-06:002011-12-01T10:13:16.152-06:00

Okay, I don't mean to double post today... but, I just saw this music video with Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey... I feel like my retinas have been burned beyond repair.  Naturally, that means I want you to witness this as well: Seriously, what the hell is up with Mariah Carey's constant "come hither" pose!?  It's so disturbing.  Please, Mariah, stop shaking your ass at J. Biebs.  He's like 15

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-58549907721562330802011-12-01T09:06:00.000-06:002011-12-01T09:06:18.884-06:00

This vintage ad promoting weight gain is just fabulous!   I have felt fat since I can remember.I was a little girl in elementary school and I thought I was fat.I was not fat.I thought I was fat when I looked like this: Yeah, I was stupid.  I wore a size 2 in jeans. I had "friends" who even told me I should hit the gym more!  And now I look more like this: seriously, there is nothing flattering

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-24579076451482791592011-11-30T18:17:00.002-06:002011-12-01T09:22:09.468-06:00

I came across this on Reddit today... Please go through the entire album for the story of 3 year old Lucas and how you can help him and his family.  Please share this with as many people as you can! Thank you! www.LoveForLucas.com. **Update: In less than two days, the online community of Reddit through mouth-to-mouth spread of word has raised over $44,000.00 for Lucas's family.  Currently

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-33217852950570656472011-11-30T10:04:00.002-06:002011-12-02T11:29:42.700-06:00

Apparently I've been under a rock or something, because this song has been out for a few months... But, I heard this song on 89.3 The Current and I.CAN'T.STOP.LISTENING.TO.IT. IT IS INSANELY AWESOME. Please watch the video and listen to the entire song... it's one of those that keep getting better and better! The song is kind of sad... but very true in what they are singing about. I see it

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-78711368771139682242011-11-28T22:30:00.001-06:002011-11-28T22:36:18.956-06:00

Source: google.com via Sarah on Pinterest

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I'm assuming most of you are familiar with Pinterest... For those of you that are not- it's a website that allows you to create virtual boards that you can "pin" sites to.. An example of a few of my boards: Recipe Inspirations- I pin things that look yummy and fun to cook.  Like this: Source: veganyumyum.com via Azia on Pinterest Quotes/Inspirational- This board consists of quotes and things

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-61367394385564272712011-11-26T18:10:00.001-06:002011-11-26T18:11:25.043-06:00

I was browsing Reddit last night, when I came across a post on Time Magazine covers.  I clicked on the picture and discovered this: source: http://www.time.com/time/magazine This is a picture of all of the covers for the next edition of Time Magazine.Do you see what I see?Okay good.Further more, the Reddit post had links to other similar contrasting covers: source: http://www.time.com/time/

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-20197177684367776472011-11-25T09:11:00.000-06:002011-11-25T09:11:35.891-06:00

After researching Thanksgiving, I realized that the Christmas shopping season has been associated with it since around the 1920's...  Logically, it makes sense.. What's more American than stuffing your face and feeding into consumerism? Don't get me wrong.  I am cheap.  I love a good deal. But, I also hate crowds. And, even more than I hate crowds... I hate that certain people don't get to

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-41319240475677137202011-11-24T08:24:00.001-06:002011-11-24T08:30:09.492-06:00

A video on the history of Thanksgiving in America: Hope you guys enjoyed that little tidbit... I also read somewhere that the holiday was changed to the second to last Thursday in November in the years 1939, 1940 and 1941 in hopes to boost the economy by starting the Christmas shopping date early. Thanksgiving... This is the first Thanksgiving in 3 years that I will not be working.  It will be

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I work at a bar/restaurant.  I serve and I bartend.. I've been in and out of the industry since my first job at 14 years old, washing dishes at an Embers America.  I feel it's safe to say I know the restaurant business like I know the back of my hand. One thing I've noticed in the last 10-11 years, is gradually people are becoming ignorant, and rude diners.  And maybe, they have always been this

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1.  Keeping a secret is hard work but much easier when you tell the people closest to your heart. 2. Email correspondence with my old friend, Nicole (and new blogger) have filled an empty spot and brought much joy. 3. The birth scene in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn will forever be etched in my mind.  Blown away by how real it seemed, by the blood, and how much Kristen Stewart looked like a

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If you ever listen to anything I tell you, I hope you are listening to me now!  My friend Mike has been doing research all over the chilliest parts of the world.   He started a blog to document some of the amazing things he has been doing.  You really should click on over and follow this blog because it's absolutely fascinating!  Trust me! Mike's Bi-Polar Adventure Life in Chillyville.  Mike's

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Friday morning at noon, I will be sitting in the movie theater with 4 of my female co-workers watching The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1.  (Cheese and rice, that's quite the title.)   Saddly, I read all of the books.  Thankfully, I read them before the movies and all the twi-mania erupted.  Unfortunately, I used to be a moderator on the largest Facebook fan page for Twilight.  Luckily, I

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So much excitement.  So many chills.  SO FAR AWAY!!

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Blogging from my phone to quickly tell you that my beautiful baby girl is a whopping 4 years old today! I'll write more later about her party and the nostalgia I'm feeling... Until then, here's a picture of me and stink on her birthday!

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Another epicly hilarious Harry Potter reference... Much like the one I posted recently: Terrible pop song?  Check!  Incredibly funny Malfoy reference?  Check!

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Hey guys... I kinda disappeared for a bit there.  Sorry about that.  This post is going to be a little different than what I normally write on here (maybe a little more of the old school blogging I used to do.) I'm not trying to have a pity party... But I kind of (reeeeaalllly) need to let some of this out.  I think it's the only thing that will make me feel better. I have been having a shitty,

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Photo's from a family stroll along the river on Friday evening:   Fall is almost over... You can smell the Winter in the air.  We've been quite lucky in the midwest (dontcha know), we usually have snow by now.  And here we are, a week into November and we have yet to see a flake! (Don't fret guys, I knocked on wood!) This was definitely one of the last few nights of the year in which we

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I'm sorry.  I know my blog posts have been ... well, full of nothingness... But, hot damn!  I can't stop laughing at this: Come on, that's funny. But, anyway... I just spent way too much time on Pinterest.  I should lay in bed and do some reading... You know, take it easy after being in the car for 4 hours today (For a damn good reason... My friend Emily's son turned 1 years old today.  I

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A Game: Mine were: Passionate, Naive, Dependent, Outspoken A Song: A Quote:"All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we enter another."-Anatole France

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I know, I know.  Your mind has been officially blown.  Mine was too. But, think about it- This really validates the argument that English is incredibly hard to learn.  Damn, I get frustrated when I'm studying Spanish- and that language is much more cut and dry. I also particularly liked the use of the word "asshole" at the end... But, we all know I cuss like a Sailor. Happy Weekend!

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After work yesterday, Eva and I ran a few errands.  I needed to pick up a few supplies.. Anyway, I was over by the knitting needles and I spotted this gem: "Learn to Knit" Kit Innocent enough, right?  LOOK AT THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!! I was rolling with laughter in the store.  Eva was looking at my like a crazed person, but naturally, she started laughing too...  I mean, LOOK AT THIS FREAKIN' GUY!

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I haven't done one of these posts in awhile.  I'm feeling slightly nostalgic today.  I found some old party pictures from my more youthful days in college before becoming a Momma to my little lady. My first apartment, ever.  Melissa and I lived there.  (And foolishly let our "friend" Sarah live with us without being on the lease.  Another story.  Another time.)  Anyway, we had a couple parties

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I find myself eating my own words. But isn't that how things work? You slam a door on life and life sticks its foot in the way, extends its arm and points a finger at you- "No way, Lady! I'm in charge!" Life can be so bossy sometimes. But, I'm going to go ahead and give life the benefit of the doubt at this current moment. I hope you've got a plan.

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I saw this quote today:  "I want a soul mate who can sit me down, shut me up, tell me ten things I don’t already know, and make me laugh. I don’t care what you look like, just turn me on. And if you can do that, I will follow you on bloody stumps through the snow. I will nibble your mukluks with my own teeth. I will do your windows. I will care about your feelings. Just have something in there."

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Garrett and I were the only parents all night long that were also dressed in costumes.We felt proud.What a fun night for our little girl.I can't wait for next year!

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But, I just need to quickly comment on something... I just read (on ACCIDENT, mind you- my Google homepage shows headlines, and this was one of them)- that Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are divorcing. I knew Kris when we were in Middle School/High School.  I lived in Chaska and our big basketball rivalry was Hopkins (where Kris played).  My friend Nicole dated his best friend, Eric.  We all

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So, I stopped at MRCI Thrift Store today to find a Grandma "Moo-Moo" (as I like to call them) to help me with my Grandmother costume I will be wearing trick or treating tonight!  (Eva is dressing as Little Red Riding Hood, I am the Grandmother and her father is dressing as The Big Bad Wolf- I'm overly excited for our adventures this evening and I'm sure I will be posting photographs!) But, back

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Occupy Oakland Tuesday October 25 from Raleigh Latham on Vimeo. At 3:30 into the video, you will see Scott Olsen (dressed in camo).  Scott is an Iraq War Veteran who was at the Occupy Oakland protests.  I'm sure many of you have read the news reports about how violent those protests became. According to this article:  Scott Olsen, 24, suffered a fractured skull and brain swelling after he was

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1944-2002 "Never seperate the life you live from the words you speak."-Paul Wellstone

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Enjoy:

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I finished Michael Dickman's The End of the West and have moved onto Peggy Orenstein's Cinderella Ate My Daughter.  I am about a quarter of the way through it and I expect to have it done by Wednesday.  About 8 pages in, I knew I was going to love it, when Orenstein wrote, "And I faced down my own confusion as a mother, as a woman, about the issues that raising a girl raises in me about my own

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This will only take about 7 minutes of your time... Very powerful! Occupy.

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If you look up in the tabs area, you may notice a new one!  No, not the totally awesome one full of music videos by The Strokes.  That one has been there awhile.  Yep, that one riiiight there... 100 Books in 100 Weeks?  Yes!  That is the one I'm talking about! Well, I feel the title speaks for itself, but just for clarification:  I'm going to read 100 Books in 100 Weeks.  I may read 2 in 1 week

aziasaidwhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12377787046790580963noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752239080098245376.post-33393000032879779502011-10-19T18:37:00.000-05:002011-10-19T18:37:44.424-05:00

I need to remind myself of this every day.Anyone have any tips on how to live in the present and not lose it to the past?What do you do to stay present?

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Ah, nothing like a good ol' Political Candidate bending the truth and hoping/assuming that anyone who is listening will take their word and do no research into his claims. I'm going to throw it out there, I am not a fan of Herman Cain in the slightest.  He is just as out there/out of touch with reality as Michele Bachmann.  That being said, I came across an article, FACT CHECK: Misfires on Taxes

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We Did Not Make Ourselves We did not make ourselves is one thingI keep singing into my handswhile fallingasleep for just a second  before I have to get up and turn on all the lights in the house, one            after the other, like opening            an Advent calendar My brain openingthe chemical miracles in my brainswitching on I can hear dogs barkingsome treeslast stars You think you'll be

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My little lady is getting so big.  It's crazy how fast the time flies.  She'll be 4 years old in less than a month!  (Yes, she is rocking a Julian Casablancas tee!  Makes Mommy proud!) Her coloring is a lot lighter than mine (I have dark hair and brown eyes, she has dirty blond hair and blue eyes!) But, she is without a doubt my mini-me.  It's always crazy to watch her speak, tell jokes, dance

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Today was cleaning out the fridge/cupboard day.  Usually when that happens, I end up making a giant pot of soup.  Today was no different. So, here's the soup that came from my wilting veggies, "garbage" peelings from vegetables (ends of asparagus, discarded onion peels, celery leaves, etc.. ) and other odds and ends I found in my cupboards. I lightly sauteed the fresh veggies in the pot with some

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In April of 2010, I wrote a research paper on the correlation of class standing and education.  (In a literary prospective.)  I used American literary works (mostly Protest literature from major movements throughout history) and dystopian novels, particularly Margaret Atwood's, The Handmaids Tale and George Orwell's, 1984.  I wanted to share with you guys some of the paper. Part of the

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I thought I'd share with you guys the Top Google Searches that land people on my page within the last week.  I'm doing this because, well, frankly, some of them are pretty weird. 1. azia said what (sweet!  people are actually trying to find my blog!)2. rejection wisdom (clearly I'm as emo on the inside as I thought.)3. julian casablancas marijuana (hmm... i love julian, but...?)4. horse eye skin

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Decided just to post some pics from the ol' iPhone today..  Thought I'd avoid the heavy stuff for one post! She's so darn cute. Posted on the wall at Eva's school Mmmm.. Fruit Salad. Fying up Eggplant   Riesling.  'Nough Said. Finally Perfected the 5-Strand Braid I still haven't found something to fill in the white space about the tree... New Favorite... Horchata flavored Rum.  

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I told myself I wasn't going to blog about Occupy today because that's all I've been blogging about.. But, I failed at that.  I am going share with you a Facebook (ARRGH!  DOWN WITH FACEBOOK!) stream that was sent to my email.  The conversation is between my very good friend (and God Mother to my daughter) and those on the Internet.  I want to share some of the things my beautiful and intelligent

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And, from one of my favorite novels, 1984 by George Orwell: If there is hope [wrote Winston] it lies with the proles. If there was hope, it must lie in the proles, because only there, in those swarming disregarded masses, eighty-five percent of the population of Oceania, could the force to destroy the Party ever be generated.

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Came across this website: We are the 99%..  It is choking me up, reading everyones stories... People on this site are posting photos of their stories, there are literally HUNDREDS of submissions... Here are just a few:

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The newest way to support Occupy Wall Street?  Closing your bank accounts with all major banks (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, etc..) and going to a Credit Union.  (On November 5th)  Wanna join the effort?  Here ya go:• Open an account with a Credit Union• Transfer your funds to the new account (online or in person) by 11/05• Follow your bank's procedures to close your accountTo find a credit

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I was going to write up some information about Occupy Wall Street, but I came across this blog and figured it gives about 10x the information I could.  Please inform yourself: TAKEN FROM PRODUCTS OF MY IMAGINATION OCTOBER 2, 2011Wall Street Protests: Top Ten Things I Just LearnedI live in Brooklyn. Around 6pm I walked my lazy, uninspired self down to the Brooklyn Bridge to check out the scene 

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Eva (gazing curiously at her glass of chocolate milk)- "Mom, where does milk come from?" Me- "It comes from a cow, baby." Eva- "I know that!  But where from the cow?" (Awkward Pause... Not knowing how to phrase this correctly) Me- "Um, a cows boob." (Instantly know I phrased that completely inappropriately.) Eva- "A BOOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"  (Begins rolling with laughter) WHY DIDN'T A SAY BREAST!?  

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So, I have been getting a lot of grief about why I deleted Facebook... I thought I'd voice some of the reasons why I do not use the site.  (Proceed with caution, I'm feeling particularly bitchypleasant today.) I deleted (not deactivated) my original account about 2 years ago... Because, who the fuck needs 1200 Facebook friends?  I do not need 1200 people, 1160 of which I hardly speak to, to

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Part of the bookshelf on my desk, to my right.  The clipping, 'Go Write Your Book'- a gift from my friend, Sarah. The above photo (Heeeeey Shakespeare!) made me think of this: Sonnet 130My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun;Coral is far more red than her lips' red;If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun;If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head.I have seen roses damask'd, red

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I would first like to start this post off with a big "Fuck you Folgers Coffee Singles!"  Granted, I was slightly skeptical at your tea-like appearance, because, let us be real here- no one likes a poser.  But, you claimed to taste like coffee, so I gave you a chance.  And you know what?  YOU LET ME DOWN.  I steeped you for ten whole minutes and I am still left with this flavorless, colorless,

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When my daughter was born, she was bald.  No hair whatsoever for the first year of her life!  Not to mention, I never wanted to put her in pink.  So, between the bald head and black Red Hot Chili Pepper onesies- she was mistaken for a boy quite often. Please note Metal Horns.  Pretty hardcore for 5 months old. This morning, I was braiding her hair and realized that my almost 4 year olds hair is

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Recently, I posted this song as well as a poem by Matthew Dickman... I was looking through Vimeo and I found this combination of both: Grief by Matthew Dickman from Portia Elan on Vimeo.

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"When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?" "What's for breakfast?" said Pooh.  "What do you say, Piglet?" "I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet. Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said. -the Tao of PoohI like that quote... I would recommend reading the Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff.  

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Or, English- Let them eat cake!  I just wanted to share these photos with ya'll quickly... I'm pretty proud of this cake that I made for Garrett's birthday yesterday: The batter before baking  What I did was first make up a batch of standard yellow (vanilla) cake.  Then, I separated a little less than half of the batter in a separate bowl and added 1/2 cup of basic baking cocoa.  Once all of

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I was drinking this last night:  Charlie Parr Can Coozy... You know you want one! And, it got me incredibly excited for next Friday (September 30th)... Because- Charlie Parr is coming back to town!  Charlie Parr has been a pretty big part of my life down here.  His performances are always something to look forward to every couple of months.  He used to play at this tiny, hole in the wall bar

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So you think you can solve all your problems by yourself? Well, nevermind, nevermind, nevermind, nevermind, nevermind... This is an older song... but still insanely beautiful.

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According to Urbandictionary.com (credible source)- doppleganger is defined quite a few different ways.   Here are a couple of my favorite definitions:A misspelling of the German, "doppelganger", roughly translates as "evil twin". Can be used literally, as in example below."A man was falsely convicted of rape when his doppelganger went on a sexual crime spree. The mistaken identity led to his

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I was reading a post over at Vive Le Nerd and he was discussing nerdy things (like how he had to tape his glasses together with masking tape today, I have been there and you feel about as far from cool as possible..)  He also posted some pictures, one being of a t-shirt that says "Talk Nerdy to Me." It instantly made me think of this poem  by Matthew Dickman.  I commented on his post with the

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Why are British accents so damn sexy? That is my deep thought for today. I guess I will spend my day fantasizing about sitting in an English Pub, drinking Strongbow Cider: While eating Fish n Chips: With a sexy British guy, like Rupert Grint:

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My friend Dan emailed this "game" called Spent to me.  You can check it out here: http://playspent.org/  The basic concept of this game is to give some perspective on the lower class, underemployed, unemployed population.  I thought it was pretty interesting! "The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who

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After last Wednesday's post, in which I posted some photo's of "former me's".. I decided to continue the tradition and post some other silly photos. These beauty's were found in the file "Face in a Hole"(clever?! no?) ... Me, Awkwardly portraying Amy Winehouse *I do want to quickly apologize to those who find my betrayel of Amy Winehouse creepy, Garrett told me he found it to be a little

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eva, sneaking out of bed, peering into my bedroom.  she is holding onto blankey, hair disheveled, pajama shirt tucked into her underwear, face scrunched together. me- "eve, why are you so cute?"eva- "because i look like you." clever girl!  she thought that by giving me compliments she would be able to sleep in mommy's bed... i didn't give in, but she sure melted my heart!

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Dear Mom, I wish you weren't such a giant piece of crap.  Because sometimes, I could really use the help of a parent every once in awhile.  But, thanks to you, I have no mother or father.  So, I hope you are happy living on whose ever couch you are living on now, fucking around while I give 175% everyday to have a better life.  Thanks for nothing! Love, Azia *Sorry for the emo/tmi post... but

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I was sent this song by someone who has an ear for incredibly good music: I guess I've been bruised, if we were to speak plain.Every bruise that comes to the flesh, makes its mark on the brain. You say that it's always been and always will be.Anything you say has already been said, a million times. Do you think of all the side streets we've walked past slow,of buried skeletons buried in the

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So I came across a file containing random photos... Thought I'd share some of the different, non-current, much younger "Me's" with you all! "The 14 year old-me" "The 17 and celebrating the 4th of July-me" "The she thinks she's French-me" "The Ron Diaz is the only man for me on Valentines Day-me" "The slightly devilish-me" "The duckface-MySpace-bathroom photos-me"

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I am standing in the hallway before one of my classes today.  I look down and a male in his early twenties whom is wearing Adidas sandals (yes, to my surprise, they still make these sandals!) and a female in her late twenties are having a conversation.  I can't help but eavesdrop: Female: ...(something I didn't hear..) and we were married, with a baby and had no time for each other.  Being so

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