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Saturday, June 13th, 2009
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I'm just writing this to let everyone know I'm still alive. And to see who else is on the f-list has survived so far. IF YOU ARE ALIVE, PLEASE COMMENT SO I KNOW YOU AREN'T A ZOMBIE, OK?
It's really a good thing that I got out of the city when I did. They seem to have been hit by the zombie apocalypse the hardest. The media is calling it Z DAY but I think that's quite tasteless to put a spin on it and give it a catchy name. Out here, we have a bit more time to prepare. The closest cemetery is a little bit away, so we think they're concentrated there for now. We've seen a couple zombies eating a raccoon outside, but so far the end of the world has been quite boring here. Are animals supposed to rise when they've been bitten by the undead? I haven't heard anything on the news about that.
I don't even want to think about what it would like to be in China right now. The t.v. stations went out a little bit ago, but we have the radio on to NPR for the emergency broadcast.
I just keep thinking that I'm lucky to be alive and out of L.A. Well, for now. I..I just can't believe that we're all going to die.
Our pantry is pretty well stocked, but between the four of us and the animals, we don't know how long it'll last. We've been trying to decide if we'll just let the dog and the cat out to fend for themselves or keep them around for when we run short, but I don't think I can eat my dog.
We have a bunch of kitchen knives and some tools. My dad has some bullets for his gun, but he's lost the key to get the guard off the gun. I have my shinai and my boken and there's a metal bat someplace but I don't know where.
We're going to make a break for it sometime tonight to get to Canada. My brother and I have been watching zombie movies all day. I know it's in poor taste, but we're writing down tips. We dled the handbook online. What I wouldn't give for a machete or a flamethrower.
Here's hoping we all survive. Pray for us.
Send lipgloss.
ETA: I just heard they got Rick Warren and the whole congregation of Saddleback! OH GOD! THEY ARE CLOSER THAN WE THOUGHT! D:
ETA 2: 9:00 PM PST - Heard some scratching on the door about fifteen minutes ago. Scratching went on for five minutes then went away. We had dogs mouth taped shut earlier today, thinking she may bark and alert them to our presence, but she's mainly been whimpering and huddling near me like she's protecting me, eyeing the door. Poor puppy. I think there maybe more outside now...
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Midterms done, had spring break, coming out of a month long depression,had a med scare with a blood test but was checked and turned out to be ok, have a new roomie, ex-roomie got kicked out of his new place and is currently couch surfing because his boyfriend isn't sticking up for him with the guy who owns the condo. Need a drink. Seeing Depeche Mode in August.
Technically alive. Hope you all are having a good Easter for those who celebrate it. For those who don't, hope you're having a good Sunday before the work week starts.
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We found a new room mate. Her name is Camille and she seems really sweet, but I haven't spent much time with her yet since I am home for spring break.
And I just bought tickets to see Depeche Mode in August.
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
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So, we need to find a new roomie. Anyone want to move to Long Beach?
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Friday, February 6th, 2009
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So, I discovered yesterday that a class I got an incomplete in and retook has the wrong grade down for it. A D. I should have an A. I'm in the middle of doing some hopscotch with my teacher trying to find his gradebook so we can go through the administration to get it all fixed.
This is a pain in the ass and I already have a lot of school associated anxiety issues.
((ETA: TAKEN CARE OF NAO. THANK THE GODS!))
Just so this post isn't such a downer, Have I ever mentioned that I <3 Gogol Bordello ? They make me happy.
Essential Vermeer is the most awesome website for anything you need to know about Dutch Painting in the 17th c. Oh, and Vermeer.
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
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School started yesterday. I'm taking back to back, Monday and Wednesday, advanced life painting, watercolor, and concentrated life drawing. All my teachers seem to be amazing, but really demanding. Obviously, this is part of my secret plan to make myself go insane and or die from work exhaustion, but the load for the last class seems to be not as bad as I thought except for around midterm and finals. Other than that, I have a women and globalization course, so I think I'll be alright. Just don't expect to see me Monday or Wednesdays for the rest of the semester.
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
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So I went to a Yule party last night and the subject of Stick People or Stick-Indians came up. Basically, American-Indian spirits, similliar to faeries in Irish tradition, who will whistle to lead people who are lost in the woods either deeper into the woods (if they are bad people or against the tribe)or lead them back through whistling. I've also read about them sabotaging construction equiptment before. They're found through the Cascade Mountains(Washington)and are part of Yakama Nation tradition.
http://bfro.net/legends/penutian.htm
More information on American-Indian "Little People" from various tribes:
http://www.spiritone.com/~brucem/mys_little.htm
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Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
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Two finals down. One to go! :D
I'll be going home Saturday!
     
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
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I have an 11 pages to write this weekend on various papers all because my art history class decided to con the teacher into making the exam a take-home one. Oh, and I have a head cold! And I lost my voice for the past two days!
This is karma telling me that I shouldn't have ditched class so many times early in the semester. And it's cold enough now to actually wear a winter coat. I'm probably going to be home for from Christmas to New Year's, but I really haven't decided.
Please click my eggs.
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008
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So I got in on this trend, finally:
  
Help me hatch them by clicking! :)
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Friday, November 7th, 2008
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There's going to be a March from Rodondo and Broadway down to Alamitos Ave. at 7 p.m. in protest against Prop 8 for those who can make it.
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
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So, my roomies and I carved pumpkins yesterday. I almost did a generic pumpkin, but I decided to be more complex- being the art student in the house. Oh I am a geek:
The image is Mona Lisa with a Rocket Launcher by Banksy!
( large, unlit, better detailed version )
:D She's only six inches tall!
Happy Pre-Halloween, folks! I'm going to be prepping my Halloween post when I get home, but tonight I'm going to the Queen Mary!
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008
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Elasped time: approx. 4 hours
Size: 40"x30"
Just your basic collage painting based off of a drawing, done as a class assignment. Will provide a better image later when I get my hands on my roomie's digi and with better lighting. It's a lot brighter IRL, but there is only so much photoshop is good for with camera phone images.
I also felt really in control of everything I was doing in this peice which is rare for me. I feel like it's exactly the way I want it.
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
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OK, I'M OK. For those who read about the accident. I'm perfectly alright. I hit the back of a chipper at a low speed and it seems the car might make it. I wasn't hurt at all!
So sorry it took a while to post but I was moving into my new apartment and now I have regular internet access again on my PC. :)
Currently looking for a job but life's been going better for me. I think I like living on my own a lot better than dorm life or living at home, even though everything takes a bit more work to get done.
Thanks to everyone for their concerns!
*flashes new default icon*
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Thursday, July 24th, 2008
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I was just in an accident. But I'm ok. D:
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I've been bitchy, sleep-deprived, and depressed for three weeks. I have full blown insomnia. I say I've been sleeping at 5 a.m. not because I want to but because I can't sleep and that's when I finally fall to sleep. This has made me a bit of an asshole to be around. So here's something cute as an apology to the unfortunate individuals who have seen my bitchier side rear her ugly head lately:
This is my roomie's pet tortoise, Kelly. He's an some variety of African Desert Tortoise, which is an endangered species. Dan thought he was a box turtle when he adopted him so we need to find a sanctuary for the little guy. He's just a baby~. He can live to be 50 years old and weigh up to 150 lbs. But he's cute as a button right now.
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Apartment hunting has been a success! We found a nice place that is a house that was added onto to have apartments. It's a little pricy, but the only utilities we'd have to worry about would be electric, cable, and internet. It's furnished, has fans in every room and an electric heating system. We won't have to pay extra to get a cat and it's a couple blocks from this:
(Ok, so that's technically Huntington Beach, but you get the idea.)
So, all we gotta do is put our applications through, but it seems like we may get it!
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So, I went to the zoo today.
And then I thought, "GEE I'm sunburnt! Isn't it a grand idea to paint until 3 A.M.!?"
Why do finals make me do suicidal things? That's going to be my typical day until Tuesday. I may not even sleep Monday night.
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My room mate's grandmother died so I'm going to be spending the last three weeks of school by myself while she goes back to Taiwan.
And we just got off the phone with my uncle. I was the one who answered it and had to call my mom while she was on her way home from seeing Iron Man with my brother. My cousin, Jason, was in an auto accident this weekend. He was hit by a truck while driving home from work and had to be cut out of his car. He's alive but it looks like he'll be loosing his leg.
Luckily, we aren't close, so I'm emotionally ok (though a bit shaken). I've met him once when I was a wee babe, but it's family, you know.
Any good thoughts, prayers, or energy that can be sent his way would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and blessed be.
EDIT: His legs gonna make it! We were able to get in touch with my aunt this morning. He's got 11 ribs broken, both legs, and two lumbar vertebrae. It hit him across the median and had it's lights off at 62 mph.
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