Friday, May 29, 2009

hopeless romantic

upon looking up cute things to wear to the park, I came across this:

Sweet Romantic Things to Do for Your Sweetheart
By Kathryn D'Imperio

1. Leave little love notes or piles of candy when you visit each other. Stash them away where your honey will be sure to find them, whether in the car, under his/her pillow or in a travel bag.

2. Call just because you are thinking of him or her, leave a cute message in the voicemail or send a text message with a sweet or seductive meaning. If you prefer to leave a message as opposed to talking, call when you know he or she is unavailable so a little something sweet is waiting upon return to the cell phone, home or office.

3. Send an email, or better yet, get old-fashioned and send a letter or a card through the mail to express your love. After all, who doesn't love getting mail (well, except for bills!) as a surprise?

4. When you are getting together for an evening or even for just a few minutes, pick up his or her favorite treat or snack, a specialty coffee or dessert as a sweet surprise. If you are going to rent a movie or spend some quiet time at home, get a few snacks to enjoy with a flick or some television.

5. Speaking of renting movies, surprise your sweetheart with a movie you pick out that you know he or she would really enjoy. I often have a difficult time making up my mind about which movie to rent, so it would definitely be a huge but much appreciated step if I brought one over that I knew he would like.

6. You know those sweet things you think of when you are together or just thinking about your honey? Well, next time a thought pops in your mind, voice it! Girls especially love to know what wonderful things go on in the inner workings of their guys minds, so chances are, guys may also enjoy a few catch phrases.

7. When you spend time together, help each other out with chores to free up more time to spend together. Sometimes lending a hand can even be fun when you are both working together.

8. Swap massages, or simply give your partner a massage if you get the idea that he or she has had a long day. Foot massages and back rubs can do wonders for relaxing people and alleviating stress. Many males seem to enjoy having their backs gently scratched or rubbed softly as a means of helping them to relax.

9. Bring home take-out from a favorite dining establishment after a long day so the two of you can enjoy some food in the comfort of your own home. It isn't quite as romantic as cooking it yourself, but it is definitely a nice gesture.

10. Pick wildflowers or give a single rose or carnation for no reason. I even found a four-leaf clover once to give to my sweetheart.

12. Do something you may not want to, simply because it is important to him or her. This can be anything from attending a show or an event to doing a chore, giving up a bad habit or just trying something new. Find out what is important to him or her if you don't already know, and make it happen.

13. Spend time with his or her family. The seriousness of a relationship can sometimes be gauged by how one interacts with his or her partners family. Spending time at your honey's family's home can also serve to strengthen your relationship.

14. Spend extra time getting ready; dress up or wear something that you know your sweetheart loves to see on you.

15. Snuggle up and take a nap together. There is nothing quite like falling asleep and waking up in the arms of the one you love.

16. Play romantic music and dance together. Slowly dancing around the room to a favorite song can mean so much more when it is completely unexpected.

17. Go on a picnic! Gather your favorite foods, drinks and desserts, a comfortable blanket and some utensils, plates, cups and napkins and head out for the park on a beautiful day. Go for a walk in the park while you are there and enjoy all of the nature around you.

18. Carry his or her photo in your wallet. Keep your sweetie present at all times by putting a photo of him/her or the two of you together in your wallet, at work, in your car or wherever you think you would most like to see it.

19. Find and make recipes you enjoy together!

20. Share your daydreams. Whatever makes your heart soar at thoughts of the future, consider sharing those ideas with your special one. Daydreaming together can be a very romantic and emotional experience, whether it is fully in jest or in a degree of serious contemplation.

21. Spray a little bit of your perfume or cologne on his or her pillow. You will be on each others' minds to begin with, but the lingering scent after you have gone separate ways for the night will bring sweeter dreams than usual.

22. Bring your sweetheart to visit places you came to know and love in your childhood. Parks, playgrounds, the zoo, pumpkin patches, museums, amusement parks, beaches, boardwalks and any other attractions that you enjoyed as a child can bring back happy memories to share with your significant other.

<3
Am I a hopeless romantic or what?

PS. It's my boo's birthday tomorrow! =)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

hell week

these next few days/weeks are going to be a major pain in me arse. Here's hopin' for the best. I'm serious.

- AfAm readings *FAILURE
- talk to a counselor *MAYBE NOT
- fall registration *DONE
- making monies *IN PROCESS
- baking cookies *EXTREMELY HARD
- do laundry *I NEED $5
- philosophy questions
- psych readings
- participate in AfAm discussion
- find a legit bakery *CHECK
- thank Christopher for the gajillionth time
- zomgwtfbbq
- see Karl drift @ HTF?
- STUDY FOR FINALS
- save money *EPIC FAIL

It's going to be hard to enjoy life while school is still in session. Then I get a week off. Then it's off to study organic chemistry at its best. Then second day of summer school = THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O'BRIEN. That should be a little breather.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

riled up

fanboys...and fangirls.

j: rogue leader
m: first of all, i'm not ten. nor am i that ugly lol
j: hahhahahah
j: loll
j: trekkie
m: what's that supposed to mean
j: it's a derogatory word
m: are you calling me a trekkie
j: yes, yes i am
m: and what are you
j: i'm the one with the force
m: PFFFT you are the furthest thing from "the one with the force"
j: oh yea?
m: i'm not the one who bought la forge's sunglasses
m: IN YOUR FACE
m: and who the f*ck brings a lightsaber to a star trek movie
j: it was on my face
m: you might as well get out of the theater
j: hahahaha
j: i was using the force on all the viewers
m: so don't be trekkie me
m: because you have conflicting ideologies
j: wow you really are taking this seriously huh
j: hahahahaha lol omg
m: -_______-
m: i'm proving a point
j: and i was just talking about the movie
j: hoping you'd respond to it
m: well i'm sorry but i got real riled up for that one
j: hahahhahahah
j: i like your passion
m: good. because my heart was pumped for that one.

ps. 5 things done from the grocery list.

Friday, May 22, 2009

remedy for rage

shopping. I bet you saw that one coming.

I just need to get away. At least window shop. Maybe get started on my grocery list. Take my mind off things. Then get started on homework and studying for finals. Woot.

_edit.

So, surprisingly, I didn't make any large purchases (as opposed to Frances). Hit up Nordstrom for some MAC, bought a raunchy bra at VS, exchanged a ring for a hoodie at UO, and scored some earrings at XXI. Not too shabby. Frances, on the other hand, bought four new outfits at XXI, which I'm borrowing in the near future. The very near future. My future room-roomie has got style.

animosity in a venti please

ugh. Sometimes I just really hate some people. There may be times when I dislike characteristics of the person, but at times, it comes to the point where I just really don't like you. At all. You're pretty much spam to me (She's All That reference). I'm not some person you go to conceal your secretive plans. I'm freaking sick of it. Here's a thought: why don't you just tell everyone where you're really going and save MYself the trouble of having me think about inching closer to my phone to call the "authorities." Yeah, I understand that they're all strict and what not, but it's not a reason for you to put this burden upon others, especially me. Do you ever wonder why they're so strict? HMMMM. Maybe because they have a CLEAR idea of what the hell you do and why you dress the way you do or pile on the make-up. I don't want to be your getaway. One of these days, you're going to get caught. And honestly, I can't wait for that moment. You may think that it's all good and I know that you won't get me in trouble, but HELLO. It's all about YOU YOU YOU. Learn a little respect and maybe be more concerned with other people and how you treat them. Think about what they're feeling for once. I hate taking care of you during these times because these are the times when you need to seriously grow up.

I'm cross with you. Yeah, I'm pretty pissed.

VENTI SIZED.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

grocery list

here are a few minor goals I hope to achieve within the coming days:

- boy meets girl rouched tunic
- rapscallion by samantha pleet denim romper
- kimchi blue cinema swimsuit
- jeffrey campbell crosshatch platform
- get my nails done
- maybe a trim of some split-ends
- baby blue comfy ass sweater
- mac slimshine lipstick
- lash blast
- develop 120 film
- honey nut cheerios
- eggs
- salmon for frances
- special ingredients for a special project for a special someone

Yeah...I don't think my next paycheck is going to cover all of this.

Monday, May 18, 2009

live long and prosper

conan o'brien, you are my bitch lover. I get the pleasure of being in his presence at the end of June. Excited? Oui. What to wear, what to wear, what to wear?! TV show tapings are just plain awesome.

Life has treated me well as of late: an expected A on my philosophy midterm; a surprising A on my afam midterm; good hair days; free merch credit for some new clothing; happy run-ins with old co-workers; Star Trek in IMAX; passionfruit green tea runs; quality time with the boyfriend; no more overdraft fees; newfound gratitude for old never-really-worn clothes; etc.

There have been a few bumps in the road like the occasional person who has been getting on my nerves. It's like having another one of those. ARGH. But no worries, hopefully the lock on my door will keep people away. But then again, maybe it's the fresh air I need.

France-Ass and I are thinking about getting bunk beds next year. Chewy on the bottom bunk!

So after that whole KFC craze (had free meals for two days straight), I'm turning back to pescatarianism to totally pwn our bet. And to make matters better, I have been working out with one of my roommates, so thank goodness for that motivation. Lunges are a real pain.

Summer is almost here. Can you smell that? That's the smell of two 5-week sessions of organic chemistry for me. Tasty. Not to mention the accompanying labs and a calculus class. God help me.

ps. As soon as I get my next paycheck, or maybe my next next paycheck, I will develop my 120 film. I really want to see how they turned out. Too bad I can't find any color 120 film. =(