I got this today from James, and it made me laugh. Mainly because it was sadly true, and the part that he meant to be sarcastic wasn't nearly as far out of the realm of possibility as he meant for it to be.
"Omg, someone is advertising a christian sorority.. why do super constipades have to make every single activity a christian one? What next? Christian toilet seats that sing peace like a river when the seat is lifted?"
I'd be really surprised if you couldn't find an item very similar to that on the internet somewhere. Haha.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Meat-Eating
A lot of people get confused about my eating preferences...
I am definitely not vegan. I try to stay away from products that aren't cruelty-free, but I just don't have the time or the resources to become completely vegan. You'd be amazed at the number of random and basic things that use animal products.
I call myself a vegetarian, but technically I'm a pescatarian because I don't eat any meat except fish/seafood.
I still call myself a vegetarian because it's easier for me, living in the middle of the Bible/BBQ Belt. People are more likely to accept "I'm a vegetarian but I cheat with seafood" than they are to accept "I'm a pescatarian" because I didn't even know what that meant until recently.
Actually, I haven't been eating much fish lately either. Damn you, Discovery Channel, and your detailed descriptions of the consequences of widespread commercial over-fishing!
I have issues doing away with shrimp, though... I know it's still harmful to the ocean and its ecosystem and all... but they're just so tiny and tasty...
I've never been fond of meat, but it took me a really long time to become vegetarian. I was always grossed out by big chunks of meat like steaks and fried chicken, and I rarely ate more than a bite or two when I had them. Other less obvious foods were another story though.
I started trying to cut down on my meat-eating in high school, and when I graduated I was still eating things like corn dogs, grilled chicken, and chicken/steak nuggets. I also ate the dinners my mom made with ground beef in them. Slowly, I started tapering those things off, first the hotdogs because of what I kept hearing they were made of, then the ground beef. Chicken nuggets & things like that came next. The very last to go were tacos from Taco Bell & Jack in the Box. I don't know why, but those didn't bother me as much as everything else. Probably because they're so good.
I've been meat-free for about a year and a half now, I think. I honestly don't know when I cut off meat for good. It wasn't a specific date that I marked on my calendar - I just realized later that I hadn't eaten meat in a long time, and I was disgusted by the thought of ever eating meat again.
Thankfully, my family and extremely carnivorous boyfriend and his family have been really supportive. That's made the whole thing a lot easier. I've seen my share of people with unreasonable hate for vegetarianism, but I just boggle at them and move on. I don't judge anyone else for what they eat, and for the most part, people don't judge me. The most common reaction is surprise. That's what I get for living in East Texas and going against one of their most beloved cultural traditions... (BBQ)... haha.
Actually, I go to a lot of BBQ's. Or they come to me. I keep plenty of veggie burgers & veggie dogs around just in case, and people are usually happy to throw them on the grill.
Alright, I'm going to stop rambling about my eating habits, and go eat a veggie egg roll :)
I am definitely not vegan. I try to stay away from products that aren't cruelty-free, but I just don't have the time or the resources to become completely vegan. You'd be amazed at the number of random and basic things that use animal products.
I call myself a vegetarian, but technically I'm a pescatarian because I don't eat any meat except fish/seafood.
I still call myself a vegetarian because it's easier for me, living in the middle of the Bible/BBQ Belt. People are more likely to accept "I'm a vegetarian but I cheat with seafood" than they are to accept "I'm a pescatarian" because I didn't even know what that meant until recently.
Actually, I haven't been eating much fish lately either. Damn you, Discovery Channel, and your detailed descriptions of the consequences of widespread commercial over-fishing!
I have issues doing away with shrimp, though... I know it's still harmful to the ocean and its ecosystem and all... but they're just so tiny and tasty...
I've never been fond of meat, but it took me a really long time to become vegetarian. I was always grossed out by big chunks of meat like steaks and fried chicken, and I rarely ate more than a bite or two when I had them. Other less obvious foods were another story though.
I started trying to cut down on my meat-eating in high school, and when I graduated I was still eating things like corn dogs, grilled chicken, and chicken/steak nuggets. I also ate the dinners my mom made with ground beef in them. Slowly, I started tapering those things off, first the hotdogs because of what I kept hearing they were made of, then the ground beef. Chicken nuggets & things like that came next. The very last to go were tacos from Taco Bell & Jack in the Box. I don't know why, but those didn't bother me as much as everything else. Probably because they're so good.
I've been meat-free for about a year and a half now, I think. I honestly don't know when I cut off meat for good. It wasn't a specific date that I marked on my calendar - I just realized later that I hadn't eaten meat in a long time, and I was disgusted by the thought of ever eating meat again.
Thankfully, my family and extremely carnivorous boyfriend and his family have been really supportive. That's made the whole thing a lot easier. I've seen my share of people with unreasonable hate for vegetarianism, but I just boggle at them and move on. I don't judge anyone else for what they eat, and for the most part, people don't judge me. The most common reaction is surprise. That's what I get for living in East Texas and going against one of their most beloved cultural traditions... (BBQ)... haha.
Actually, I go to a lot of BBQ's. Or they come to me. I keep plenty of veggie burgers & veggie dogs around just in case, and people are usually happy to throw them on the grill.
Alright, I'm going to stop rambling about my eating habits, and go eat a veggie egg roll :)
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Celebrities I Can't Stand
"Dr." Phil
Judge Judy
Miley Cyrus
Kathy Griffin
Nick Cannon
Rachael Ray
Reba McEntire
George Lopez
These 2 Law & Order cast members
Diane Keaton
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Fads That I Find Hideous
Okay. Sometimes I just really feel like bitching about styles I see. I know a million people probably disagree with me, and there are definitely more important things to spend my time blogging about, but this will make me feel at least a little better. For the most part, I really don't care at all about fashion and trends, but sometimes I see certain things get popular and I get an uncontrollable urge to smack someone in the back of the head.
1. Crocs.
...There is really nothing to say about these god-awful shoes except that they're god-awful. I don't care HOW comfortable they are.
2. The Teased Hair Bump.
...Why would anyone WANT to make their head look like it has a huge deformity sticking out of it? The fake bump they sell on infomercials is even more ridiculous to me... but whether it's teased, or it's secretly a fake bump that some moron puts under their hair, it's stupid.
3. Skinny Jeans.
...Seriously. That can't be comfortable. And it makes me shudder just to look at them.
4. High-Waisted Pants.
...These make me shudder when I see them too. Give your bellybutton some air, people.
5. Uggs.
...If you're not in Alaska, or somewhere very similar, save yourself the embarrassment and don't leave the house with your stupid fluffy boots with balls on them. Better yet, don't even waste your money. The worst part is that I live in Texas, and I still see people wearing this crap all the time.
1. Crocs.
...There is really nothing to say about these god-awful shoes except that they're god-awful. I don't care HOW comfortable they are.
2. The Teased Hair Bump....Why would anyone WANT to make their head look like it has a huge deformity sticking out of it? The fake bump they sell on infomercials is even more ridiculous to me... but whether it's teased, or it's secretly a fake bump that some moron puts under their hair, it's stupid.
3. Skinny Jeans....Seriously. That can't be comfortable. And it makes me shudder just to look at them.
4. High-Waisted Pants....These make me shudder when I see them too. Give your bellybutton some air, people.
5. Uggs....If you're not in Alaska, or somewhere very similar, save yourself the embarrassment and don't leave the house with your stupid fluffy boots with balls on them. Better yet, don't even waste your money. The worst part is that I live in Texas, and I still see people wearing this crap all the time.
Friday, July 17, 2009
How My Grandpa Eats Spaghetti
Okay. So. I was sitting in the kitchen just now as dinner was being dished out. My mom got her share, and went to the other room. Then my grandpa came along, and went through a procedure to eat spaghetti that I've never seen before, and quite honestly, I was fascinated and amused by it. I had the urge to tell someone about it, and I guess this is the place to do it.
First, he filled his plate up with noodles. Lots and lots of noodles. Then, he dug around in the fridge and pulled out shredded mozzarella cheese, which he sprinkled all over his noodles. Then, he came extremely close to putting Comet all over his noodles & mozzarella, because there was a brand new container of it sitting right next to the similarly shaped and colored bottle of Parmesan cheese.
Don't ever put the Comet beside the Parmesan. It could take a nasty turn. :)
So anyway. He went crazy on his spaghetti with the Parmesan, and then put his spaghetti sauce on top of all this. He did it like it was an art. He put huge spoonfulls all around in it, and after I thought the plate couldn't possibly hold any more, he added precise amounts to specially-picks locations of his already saucy spaghetti.
By this time, I was already extremely amused. I know there are a million ways to eat spaghetti, but still, it made me laugh a little. And he had no idea I was watching so closely, of course.
Before he sat down to eat, he rummaged through the cracker cabinet and pulled out Hot & Spicy Cheez-Its, which sounds like a really bad partner for spaghetti. But whatever floats his boat. =) Then, all of a sudden, I see him going at his spaghetti like Edward Scissorhands with a fork and spoon. He spent a good while cutting everything up into tiny pieces, and then set down his silverware... and proceeded to eat his spaghetti... with a spoon.
We are not italian. And this was not one of those big spaghetti spoons. He was just eating it with a normal spoon, like it was a can of Spaghetti-o's.
I've known for years that my grandpa eats rather odd things, in very odd ways. But for some reason, this whole spaghetti scenario was hilarious to me. I felt like I should write it down so I'll remember it in detail, hopefully many years from now.
First, he filled his plate up with noodles. Lots and lots of noodles. Then, he dug around in the fridge and pulled out shredded mozzarella cheese, which he sprinkled all over his noodles. Then, he came extremely close to putting Comet all over his noodles & mozzarella, because there was a brand new container of it sitting right next to the similarly shaped and colored bottle of Parmesan cheese.
Don't ever put the Comet beside the Parmesan. It could take a nasty turn. :)
So anyway. He went crazy on his spaghetti with the Parmesan, and then put his spaghetti sauce on top of all this. He did it like it was an art. He put huge spoonfulls all around in it, and after I thought the plate couldn't possibly hold any more, he added precise amounts to specially-picks locations of his already saucy spaghetti.
By this time, I was already extremely amused. I know there are a million ways to eat spaghetti, but still, it made me laugh a little. And he had no idea I was watching so closely, of course.
Before he sat down to eat, he rummaged through the cracker cabinet and pulled out Hot & Spicy Cheez-Its, which sounds like a really bad partner for spaghetti. But whatever floats his boat. =) Then, all of a sudden, I see him going at his spaghetti like Edward Scissorhands with a fork and spoon. He spent a good while cutting everything up into tiny pieces, and then set down his silverware... and proceeded to eat his spaghetti... with a spoon.
We are not italian. And this was not one of those big spaghetti spoons. He was just eating it with a normal spoon, like it was a can of Spaghetti-o's.
I've known for years that my grandpa eats rather odd things, in very odd ways. But for some reason, this whole spaghetti scenario was hilarious to me. I felt like I should write it down so I'll remember it in detail, hopefully many years from now.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
The Bucket List
I think everyone needs a bucket list. I always thought it was an interesting idea, and when I found the term scribbled on my grandpa's little notebook one day, I decided that there's no time better than now to start one. After all, what if I don't make it as far as my grandpa has?
I'm not going to bother trying to put them in any specific order, because my OCD would undoubtedly get the best of me. Some will be long-term, and some not so much. I'll probably add more to the list as time goes on.
I'm not going to bother trying to put them in any specific order, because my OCD would undoubtedly get the best of me. Some will be long-term, and some not so much. I'll probably add more to the list as time goes on.
- Travel abroad.
- Own a variety of types of pets.
- Volunteer as much as possible.
- Become Red Cross certified.
- Persuade someone else to become Red Cross certified.
- Travel somewhere to assist with a disaster.
- Be on TV.
- See the pyramids.
- Witness a human birth.
- Help a homeless person.
- Save an animal.
- Make a nest egg.
- Try a foreign delicacy.
- Make exercise part of my regular routine.
- Learn another language.
- Vote for and witness the abolition of the death penalty in America.
- Attend a gay pride parade.
- Drink green beer.
- Learn to drive a standard without having a panic attack.
- Own a Mini.
- Have a beautiful and original wedding.
- Help convert someone to vegetarianism.
- Find a more wide-ranged style - of my own.
- Have a child, or children.
- Donate to charities.
- Give blood.
- Witness a true snowfall, and play in it.
- Visit a white sand beach.
- Be hypnotized.
- Eat in a 5 star restaurant.
- Attend a protest.
- Go to a day at the spa.
- Sing karaoke.
- Leave a ridiculously large tip.
- Have laser eye surgery.
- Find my dream job.
- Visit New York City.
- Go to Vegas.
- Visit L.A. - and go to the Blue Banana.
- Meet a celebrity.
- Ride in an airplane.
- Visit every state.
- Have a PostSecret published, either online or in a book.
- Drink a martini.
- Write in wet cement.
- Get my nails done.
- Touch a penguin.
- Be the first to do something.
- Ride a rollercoaster.
- Go tubing.
The Purpose...
I've never really started a blog before, but I've been getting ideas for things I want to write, and I don't have the patience anymore to actually write in a journal type thing. So here I am. My plans at the moment, which tend to change more often than not, are basically to list the things I want to experience in life, the things I want to accomplish, the things that make me smile, and whatever else crosses my mind.
I don't know if I'll have many readers, or honestly, any at all. This is more for myself, but readers are welcome to enjoy, and comment if they feel like it.
In the event that someone does pass through, I'll list some general facts about myself to start things off.
I don't know if I'll have many readers, or honestly, any at all. This is more for myself, but readers are welcome to enjoy, and comment if they feel like it.
In the event that someone does pass through, I'll list some general facts about myself to start things off.
- I'm 20 years old.
- I live in a hideously small town in Texas.
- I have a boyfriend of 2 years that I couldn't imagine being without.
- I absolutely LOVE animals. If I could cuddle with every non-scavenger type animal on the planet, I would be ecstatic.
- I'm a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
- My major is Social Work. I love to help people.
- I'm not sure exactly what I want to do after I graduate. Social Work has so many options that I'm not that worried about it right now. I do know that I wouldn't work at CPS.
- I love music. I like a lot of genres, but some annoy me. I won't go there for now.
- I like to read, but I don't usually have time. One of my favorite authors is Nora Roberts.
- I spend too much time on Facebook.
- I read Sunday Secrets every week on www.postsecret.com without fail.
- I love taking pictures. Possibly more than the average person.
- I haven't been to nearly enough concerts.
- I play Everquest. Oh yes. I'm a closet nerd. Some days =)
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