Here I am lounging on the couch on Sunday evening. I'm not quite sure where the day has gone! I was supposed to have done some homework this afternoon but all that I can honestly say I've done is...well, "not much" would be an overstatement! I don't know exactly why I'm in such tired state, or funk, but I am! I don't feel like doing much of anything that requires any amount of rationality, apperception, or coherence.
Do you ever have those days where you don't want to do anything? This is odd for me and especially since I don't want to be around people either! I know this is a phenomenon....trust me it is a rarity one that will likely not occur again before the next solar eclipse. (actually this is not too far off as the next annular solar eclipse will occur on September 11, 2007 and the next total solar eclipse will occur on August 1, 2008) Actually, I think that the above statement (you know the one that said that I didn't want to be around people, yeah that's the one) wasn't entirely true. I do want to be around people, just not ones that I have to impress. (I apologize to my roommates, but I don't feel like I have to impress them anymore....yep definitely past that stage in our "ship")
Oh, that reference to "ship" reminded me of a funny story that I'm not sure if I should even try to articulate presently as I'm sure I'd utterly and completely destroy it...but WHY NOT! So I have had an internet relationship in the past (don't worry it was nothing serious, just a prank) which led to some pretty hillarious emails between myself and this, uh, gentleman. Anyway, in one email that I guess could be called a DTR (Define The Relationship...those are generally fun for everyone involved and should be had as often as possible) this, uh, gentleman said (and I quote) "I'm interested in pursuing a "ship" as well, whether we ride on a friendship or a relationship. Either one would be enjoyable, and if we're careful (like you say), neither one of us should get seasick." Now, I'm curious as to your responses to this statement...I personally thought it was ingenious, but my roommates criticized him harshly for this comment and said that it was tacky to say the least! Let me tell you, that was the LAST time I share any sentimental comments with them!!
Okay, so I'm sorry to say that that is the extent of my capacity for this evening...I am utterly spent by this exertion and cannot formulate any other thoughts for this post.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
Recycling: Fact or Fiction?
Hmmm. It has come to my attention that there is a distinct possibility that we have been duped for far too long. So, in my quest for knowledge, I hope to enlighten you to the myth that is--recycling.
Recycling is a hot commodity in elementary schools and the Pacific Northwest, and in occasional hippie communes in the mountains of Colorado, and a couple of weeks ago I was informed that all of our recycling efforts are actually in vain. Recycling is a product of the "man", feeding propaganda to our youngest members of society. We are told that if we do not recycle, the earth will implode due to global warming and excess of trash. But I was told, by a high ranking government recycling official (actually it was an informant, speaking on behalf of the official) that recycling is really a myth that was propagated in the 90's--starting with the elementary schools (I mean do you remember recycling before first grade?).
So, as Earth Day is quickly approaching, I urge you, fellow Americans, to say "no" to the myth of recycling--and seek the truth so the world may know.
Recycling is a hot commodity in elementary schools and the Pacific Northwest, and in occasional hippie communes in the mountains of Colorado, and a couple of weeks ago I was informed that all of our recycling efforts are actually in vain. Recycling is a product of the "man", feeding propaganda to our youngest members of society. We are told that if we do not recycle, the earth will implode due to global warming and excess of trash. But I was told, by a high ranking government recycling official (actually it was an informant, speaking on behalf of the official) that recycling is really a myth that was propagated in the 90's--starting with the elementary schools (I mean do you remember recycling before first grade?).
So, as Earth Day is quickly approaching, I urge you, fellow Americans, to say "no" to the myth of recycling--and seek the truth so the world may know.
continued...
the last minutes of the game!
11:20pm (game clock- 2:41)
SJ "yes! good turnover"
SK "fabulous!"
JP "I'm freed up in the gospel to not be bummed about that"
11:22pm
AF 10 fouls for TN
JP 79 up, that's what they say in sports, 79 all they're synonymous
SJ that was a great shot
JP WHOA! I'm getting into this, ANdrea aren't you happy
(meanwhile Pete puts on Ellie's former blonde locks, about to be donated to some cancer patient, and he now has a giant blonde mullet, as in a pro NASCAR driver, or Jeff Foxworthy or something)
AF Oh...my gosh!
EL Ohhhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhhhh!
(hilarious laughter abounds...and much rejoicing)
(but the game continues...)
Announcer: 68 seconds to go
11:27 pm
Announcer: Rebound, Tennesse...REJECTED!
AF Do you know how many points ohio state was down by? You guys have no idea. You guys don't understand the significance of this!
Ellie: OH NO!
Andrea: Yes!
(Ohio State wins in the last second, 85 to 84)
Andrea: This is the first game where a team I wanted to win won.
Pete, will you take a picture of the TV with the score on there?
CT (coming up from basement groggy eyed) Will you guys please stop screaming?
SJ Alright. It's time for beddy-bye. This chicken needs to go poddy...er...to the bathroom...er to bed.
11:20pm (game clock- 2:41)
SJ "yes! good turnover"
SK "fabulous!"
JP "I'm freed up in the gospel to not be bummed about that"
11:22pm
AF 10 fouls for TN
JP 79 up, that's what they say in sports, 79 all they're synonymous
SJ that was a great shot
JP WHOA! I'm getting into this, ANdrea aren't you happy
(meanwhile Pete puts on Ellie's former blonde locks, about to be donated to some cancer patient, and he now has a giant blonde mullet, as in a pro NASCAR driver, or Jeff Foxworthy or something)
AF Oh...my gosh!
EL Ohhhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhhhh!
(hilarious laughter abounds...and much rejoicing)
(but the game continues...)
Announcer: 68 seconds to go
11:27 pm
Announcer: Rebound, Tennesse...REJECTED!
AF Do you know how many points ohio state was down by? You guys have no idea. You guys don't understand the significance of this!
Ellie: OH NO!
Andrea: Yes!
(Ohio State wins in the last second, 85 to 84)
Andrea: This is the first game where a team I wanted to win won.
Pete, will you take a picture of the TV with the score on there?
CT (coming up from basement groggy eyed) Will you guys please stop screaming?
SJ Alright. It's time for beddy-bye. This chicken needs to go poddy...er...to the bathroom...er to bed.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
live blogging....
we are live blogging the NCAA tournament, in that we are sitting in our living room, watching the games and blogging about what is going on.
10:53pm
AF "c'mon Othella!"
10:54pm
AF "YES!! you guys this is awesome!"
JP "wait were they behind?"
SJ "this is awesome"
AF "you guys...OH NO! you've got to be kidding me"
PM "the key to sports is you make a guess"
AF "no you don't make a guess you pick a team and get behind them...you're passionate"
JP "yeah, you're passionate"
AF "yeah you don't always pick the team that you think will win...like for example I didn't think that Indiana would win but I really wanted them to"
JP "in other words its an inclination of the heart not the mind"
AF "Pete, what team makes your heart flutter?"
PM "is that what this is about?"
10:58pm
AF "you guys 2pts!"
SK "let me go finish reading Jeremiah, then I'll come up"
PM "That's what I should be doing...let's go. yeah, none of these teams make my heart flutter"
SJ (to PM)"I'll tell you what make my heart flutter...your hair!"
11:00pm
AF "Ohio state is going ahead!"
AF "Mark this moment! OHIO STATE is AHEAD! They're ahead by 2!"
PM "this is too exciting I don't know what to do with myself"
JP "okay you can't make it too long otherwise..Ellie you don't want to be like my little niece"
SJ "she's Tim Challies"
11:02pm
AF "you know who you remind me of Antone Appollo Ono wait what is his name....?"
10:53pm
AF "c'mon Othella!"
10:54pm
AF "YES!! you guys this is awesome!"
JP "wait were they behind?"
SJ "this is awesome"
AF "you guys...OH NO! you've got to be kidding me"
PM "the key to sports is you make a guess"
AF "no you don't make a guess you pick a team and get behind them...you're passionate"
JP "yeah, you're passionate"
AF "yeah you don't always pick the team that you think will win...like for example I didn't think that Indiana would win but I really wanted them to"
JP "in other words its an inclination of the heart not the mind"
AF "Pete, what team makes your heart flutter?"
PM "is that what this is about?"
10:58pm
AF "you guys 2pts!"
SK "let me go finish reading Jeremiah, then I'll come up"
PM "That's what I should be doing...let's go. yeah, none of these teams make my heart flutter"
SJ (to PM)"I'll tell you what make my heart flutter...your hair!"
11:00pm
AF "Ohio state is going ahead!"
AF "Mark this moment! OHIO STATE is AHEAD! They're ahead by 2!"
PM "this is too exciting I don't know what to do with myself"
JP "okay you can't make it too long otherwise..Ellie you don't want to be like my little niece"
SJ "she's Tim Challies"
11:02pm
AF "you know who you remind me of Antone Appollo Ono wait what is his name....?"
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
ohhhh dr. johnson...
I e-mailed my dad today to ask him about the 'danger zone'. Knowing my dad, he gave a prompt response to my questions. Here's what I found out. I love my dad.
The "danger triangle" is an anatomical area defined by the brow of your nose as the top of the triangle, down each side of your nose to the corners of your upper lips for the base of the triangle. This area is peculiar anatomically because it has veins that have no valves to prevent backflow. The venous drainage for that area goes upward to the apex of the triangle and then backwards to the base of the brain in an area called the cavernous sinus. Most other veins in the body have veins to prevent backflow. This area doesn't. If you pinch a pimple in this area. The pimple has tons of bacteria in it. These bacteria can gain access to this venous drainage system. They can then multiply and create what is called cavernous sinus thrombosis. Basically this is pus at the base of the brain, lots of it, and a very serious, life threatening infection. One of my patients pinched a pimple on her sons upper lip while theywere on vacation in Florida. He got the dreaded infection and was in the hospital for a month. He was lucky to have survived. Moral of the story: don't even think about touching a pimple in that area, and be very careful not to get an infection there. I bet you can find more information on Cavernous sinus thrombosis on the internet. I hope that answers your question. Love, Dad
The "danger triangle" is an anatomical area defined by the brow of your nose as the top of the triangle, down each side of your nose to the corners of your upper lips for the base of the triangle. This area is peculiar anatomically because it has veins that have no valves to prevent backflow. The venous drainage for that area goes upward to the apex of the triangle and then backwards to the base of the brain in an area called the cavernous sinus. Most other veins in the body have veins to prevent backflow. This area doesn't. If you pinch a pimple in this area. The pimple has tons of bacteria in it. These bacteria can gain access to this venous drainage system. They can then multiply and create what is called cavernous sinus thrombosis. Basically this is pus at the base of the brain, lots of it, and a very serious, life threatening infection. One of my patients pinched a pimple on her sons upper lip while theywere on vacation in Florida. He got the dreaded infection and was in the hospital for a month. He was lucky to have survived. Moral of the story: don't even think about touching a pimple in that area, and be very careful not to get an infection there. I bet you can find more information on Cavernous sinus thrombosis on the internet. I hope that answers your question. Love, Dad
Saturday, March 17, 2007
things to know.
the following are basic life truths that steph learned from her father and has now passed onto me and my roomates. i never knew these truths before meeting steph. so, thank you stephanie for passing them onto me. because i care, i would now like to pass them onto you.
- never pinch pimples in the danger zone on your face because that will cause brain damage. If you want to know where the danger zone is just ask someone who lives at 2520. we know.
- pumping gas and talking on your cell phone at the same time will put you in grave danger. and is not worth taking the chance. ever. you also do not want to get in and out of the vehicle because the opening and the closing of the vehicle door may bring danger to you. in fact. it's better to pretty much best to just pick one spot to stand and stay there until your gas tank is full.
- swiss cheese is gross and should not be eaten by anyone. touching it is going too far.
- bras may cause cancer if they are worn to bed.
- do not sit directly on public toilet seats because you may become pregnant.
- chewing gum kills brain cells.
- do not stop at rest stops because they are very dangerous. anytime you hear that one of your friends is going on a road-trip, please inform them of this danger.
- do not sit too close to the television or stand to close to the microwave because you may get radiated.
- it is a universal truth that horses celebrate their birthdays on january 1st.
i never knew.
- never pinch pimples in the danger zone on your face because that will cause brain damage. If you want to know where the danger zone is just ask someone who lives at 2520. we know.
- pumping gas and talking on your cell phone at the same time will put you in grave danger. and is not worth taking the chance. ever. you also do not want to get in and out of the vehicle because the opening and the closing of the vehicle door may bring danger to you. in fact. it's better to pretty much best to just pick one spot to stand and stay there until your gas tank is full.
- swiss cheese is gross and should not be eaten by anyone. touching it is going too far.
- bras may cause cancer if they are worn to bed.
- do not sit directly on public toilet seats because you may become pregnant.
- chewing gum kills brain cells.
- do not stop at rest stops because they are very dangerous. anytime you hear that one of your friends is going on a road-trip, please inform them of this danger.
- do not sit too close to the television or stand to close to the microwave because you may get radiated.
- it is a universal truth that horses celebrate their birthdays on january 1st.
i never knew.
Friday, March 16, 2007
TOO much time on our hands.
When you live with others and spend long periods of time with one another, you begin to notice tendencies and quirks. Some of us were getting teased by other members of the household about our "so-called" quirks, so we decided to make a chart of these qualities to document our own personalities in order to encourage more self-realization. If you have any objections or opinions, be freed up in the Gospel to comment.
1. Granola: Trader Joe's, organic food, chacos, long leg hair, Pacific Northwest, hiking, enjoying the outdoors, soy milk
2. Home School: frumpy clothes, very conservative, socially awkward, oblivious to pop culture, long and unkept hair
3. Blonde: ditzy, slow to catch on, blonde hair is optional, inability to articulate, "Whatever?!"
4. Chef Morimoto (domestic): cooks, cleans, hospitable, bakes cookies, "mother hen", and cuts coupons
5. ASIAN: eats rice, takes pictures, good at math, likes computers, ddr, "hello kitty", peace sign while posing for pictures
6. Groupie: reads blogs daily, likes "24", Southern Sem, downloads podcasts, Mohler, unnecessary devotion to a particular thing
7. DrAmA QuEeN: "Oh my gosh!", overreacts, spastic, dramatic hand motions, facial expressions
8. Flippin' Genius: "Albert Einstein" of the day, Mindtrap
P.S. if you want to know which catergory Ellie fits in, contact the other members of the household. note: she is still single. C'mon fellas. Here's your chance. (wink wink)
1. Granola: Trader Joe's, organic food, chacos, long leg hair, Pacific Northwest, hiking, enjoying the outdoors, soy milk
2. Home School: frumpy clothes, very conservative, socially awkward, oblivious to pop culture, long and unkept hair
3. Blonde: ditzy, slow to catch on, blonde hair is optional, inability to articulate, "Whatever?!"
4. Chef Morimoto (domestic): cooks, cleans, hospitable, bakes cookies, "mother hen", and cuts coupons
5. ASIAN: eats rice, takes pictures, good at math, likes computers, ddr, "hello kitty", peace sign while posing for pictures
6. Groupie: reads blogs daily, likes "24", Southern Sem, downloads podcasts, Mohler, unnecessary devotion to a particular thing
7. DrAmA QuEeN: "Oh my gosh!", overreacts, spastic, dramatic hand motions, facial expressions
8. Flippin' Genius: "Albert Einstein" of the day, Mindtrap
P.S. if you want to know which catergory Ellie fits in, contact the other members of the household. note: she is still single. C'mon fellas. Here's your chance. (wink wink)
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Haircut!
Ellie got her hair "lopped off"....but all for a good cause. Her hair is going to be donated to an organization called Locks of Love. This organization makes wigs for cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy.
Here are some pictures that document the occasion.
The old Ellie (actually this is from October of 2006, so this isn't a good depiction of how long my hair really was).
The new Ellie with the 10"+ of hair that was "lopped off"
The new Ellie with the 10"+ of hair that was "lopped off" 
Sarah with Ellie extensions!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
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