Writings on the Wall

Friday, 20 November 2009

  • Colloquialisms That Annoy Me!

    There are some saying that annoy me. Like, really get to me. And one of these days it's going to be a "straw that broke the camel's back" sorta situation and I'm going to end up yelling at someone. Sorry in advance.
    1. "Where do you stay?" I'm sorry, what? Where do I stay? I don't stay any place. I'm not a pet, I don't stay. I do live some place, though. If you'd like to know that then by all means...
    2. "Hey ma" Wait, what? You don't know my name and want to say hi. I get this. I do not get, however, the need to call me 'ma'. Just what is that?
    3. "That's gay" Not to mention that it's just all around offensive, it's also confusing. Do you mean it as other people sometimes say "that's retarded" (which is also offensive), or do you really think something is homosexual? Say what you mean and mean what you say, please. It helps.
    4. "Irregardless" That's just not even a word. Don't get me started. Whatever you say before/after this word is immediately erased from my memory because all I think of is is the non-word you just said.
    5. "I thought of you" This one is just cruel. Where were you that you thought of me and couldn't call? If you were climbing K2, no excuse. There's satellite phones and just think, you're that much closer to them!
    6. "How are you?" If I say 'hi', you say 'hi'. And vice versa most of the time. If you feel it's awkward after that, then just leave. Do not, however, ask after my well being if it's just to make conversation. It's not necessary. And though I usually answer that I'm 'good', I rarely am. You don't care though, so stop asking. Those extra few minutes could improve your day's productivity tenfold. Who knows.
    7. "Cum over" Uh, no? I understand that we're chatting online or emailing or doing something other than speaking and so shorthand is preferred. If you ask me to 'cum over' I'm less likely to do so. I am, however, usually inclined to 'come over' because I do have lots of free time. Just something to think 
    And that's all for now. There's a few more, but methinks these are the top ones.

    Are there any that really get to you?

Thursday, 19 November 2009

  • My Favorite Xmas Things

    There's just something about the holidays that I like love. Of course, some of them remind me of my childhood and that's why, but the others are just things that I've grown to love and associate with Christmas.

    In no particular order...
     *Tori Richards mens' shirts (each year, a new holiday one comes out!)
     *Williams-Sonoma gingerbread and peppermint bark (they discontinued the cookies!!)
     *Christmas tea
     *All the lights, everywhere
     *Christmas music playing in stores (but only during Xmas, other times I get annoyed)
     *Peppermint ice cream that's only available during this time
     *Starbucks holiday cups
     *Nice(r) people
     
    And a mini warning... there's a few more "about me/list" posts that I have coming up. I just started writing and couldn't stop. So be ready!

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

  • "So What's the Story?"

    I have few friends. Those that I do have, however, seem to mostly be from non-American backgrounds. Interesting, indeed. One such friend is in a relationship and recently got engaged. I'm so happy for her, I really am! Wanting to spend the rest of your life with someone is a huge deal. But... well, I can't help but feel that maybe they shouldn't be together. That he's sort of "controlling" got a leash on her.  And true, I have no idea what they've been through nor what they're capable of weathering together but I still have my doubts.

    I remember when the two of us plus another friend went out for some drinks and to just have a fun night, one of the first things she said to us was, "so what's the story?" I was confused. She was asking what story could we all think of/agree upon that would make sense if her fiance called to ask either one of us where she was that night. Really?? I guess the idea of a "girls night" didn't really appeal to him.

    And I'm such a bad liar that I had to write it down in my cell just so I'd remember if he ever really did ask. I also prayed that he wouldn't. I'm prone to telling the truth . And I didn't want to go over to their place in case he ever asked me about "how that night at Acapulco" was because I would surely say something contrary, thus ruining her cover story. Some friend I would be. But if you're thinking of cover stories and lying to your boyfriend, fiance, the man you're going to spend the rest of your life with.... doesn't that mean something?

    I think it does. At least, it should :\

Monday, 16 November 2009

  • Good Earth

    Do any of you drink tea? Every try Good Earth tea? It was on sale so I picked up two boxes: red tea and green tea. And so far, I can only smell how amazing it is because I don't want to burn my tongue. And anyways, I'm sitting at my table with the sun nice and hot on my back and thinking that this cup of tea looks damn good and for a Monday morning.... we're doing alright. It's going to be a great week*!

    tea
    Just look at that steam! How could you not want this cup of happiness?
    (Sorry, those are my glasses off to the right... if I don't keep them within an arm's reach of me, they end up lost... because I'm blind as a bat haha)



    *It was guaranteed to be a good week anyways... New Moon comes out!! (!!)

Sunday, 15 November 2009

  • My Brother

    Today is my brother's birthday. He turns 24 today. For the past few months he's been in Vietnam living and working as a "vacation" of sorts. It's weird. He and I used to talk on the phone a few times a month and now, I haven't heard his voice in a long time. Occasionally we'll catch each other online, but most often not because of the time difference. We've always been close and it's just weird to have him so far away and to not have spoken to him in a while. I get that we're getting older and that he's going to live his own life and all that jazz, but still. I miss him. A lot.
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    Xmas a few years ago. We each got these cute little Xmas themed stuffed animals.
    crop2
    I wasn't quick enough; I got attacked :\

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

  • I'm Working on It

    My passive aggressiveness, that is. I really think I've been passive aggressive for a loooong time an dit's not how most people work through their issues, is it? I think not. Sometimes I'm vocal about it, sometimes I am not. But really, it's not a cute trait. I'm trying to change that. I really am. In fact, I would like to know everyone that I'm working on it. And that in working on my passive aggressiveness, it means I'll be more actively aggressive.

    So yeah, remember that. It's important

    edit:
    In the mean time, to stave off the aggressiveness, I'll spend my moments at Starbucks being as nice as possible, enjoying the season that I refer to as "holiday cup season". The red cups just make me so happy that I can't help but be in a good mood.
    starbucks holiday cup= LOVE & HAPPINESS

Let me know if I say anything that offends you. I might want to offend you again later.

I kid, I kid... kinda

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  • J.Choo for H&M

    J.Choo for H&M

    I think I really need these in my life. I don't even think I have anything to wear them with, but let's be honest.. they're super sexy red heels which means I'll be just as likely to wear them with a bathrobe as a dress. Honest, ftw!
  • Romance de la luna luna, F.G. Lorca

    Romance de la luna luna, F.G. Lorca

    This is one of my favorite poems, if not my favorite of all time. No it's not in English, but I think Spanish can be more beautiful anyways. Especially like this. So, I created this picture (and yes, that's an image of Earth's moon) because for me, the colors illustrate the poem's meaning to me.
  • Love. It.

    Love. It.

    Another shoe I just adore! I don't even like shoes all that much! But this one just caught my attention. I love the other shoe more (I have a thing for anything with chains, hooks, studs, etc.) but if pressed to make a decision I couldn't! Hopefully they'll be part of my collection sooooon!

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