People These Days...

So I'm writing this blog out of boredom and because I have to wait for some hot water to come back since my brother found it necessary to take a thirty minute shower. Thanks. Thanks a lot.

Okay, so my first two complaints today go out to our lovely Miss Mother Nature. It seems that all the snow that had accumulated last week decided to melt today, which would have been fine, had it not all frozen over tonight when the temperatures dropped. This means I'll be ice skating instead of walking when I go out for my usual walking escapade.

The second complaint occurs because last week, the ever-trusty weatherman stated that we were to receive about a foot of snow this week, which of course I was happy about. There is nothing better than being snowed in. (Plus it would cover up all that slippery ice.) But it turns out mother nature decided to play a cruel joke and have this wonderful blizzard skip over my little town. Instead of a foot of snow, I'll be lucky to get an inch. Excuse me while I try to contain my enthusiasm.

Third complaint goes to the boyfriend. He finally agreed to read Twilight (yes ladies, it is possible) ((and no I don't think its gay)). So he brings it over with him today to read, and when I look at the cover, it had some sort of gunk all over it. This is possibly one of the worst crimes to commit. Defacing a book is one thing, but defacing a Twilight book?! Are you out of your mind?!
Thankfully, I saved the masterpiece and spared the cover of looking like it just crawled out of a garbage can. Another day, another book saved. No need to thank me people, really.

Well, that's about it for my joyous news of the day. Any crappy weather predicaments in your neck of the woods? Or just complaints in general? Comment it folks :]

Addictions and Obsessions

Okay, so I'm sure everyone out there has at least one addiction, one obsession that they just can't let go of, or at least couldn't let go of it for a significant period of time. As for me, I try to not get too attached, but I do have my weaknesses. So here they are, in no particular order.

Twilight - Yes, I am one of the millions of Edward-crazed girls, and I don't care who knows it. I'd gladly become a vampire any day.

Food - I'm an extremely picky eater, but when I find something I like, look out. Like 90% of the population, I made a New Year's Resolution to lose some poundage, and that idea only began to sink in this past week. Goodbye my tasty friend :[.

My MP3 Player - It's little, it's cute, and it has pink headphones. It provides entertainment and an escape. What's not to love?

Reading - I'd like to say about 50% of my time is spent with a nose in a book. Again, it's like an escape, but a different kind of escape than that of my MP3 player. This is more like a really awesome vacation.

Taking Stupid Pictures - I have mastered some of the sickest faces. Enough said.

Being Lazy - The first thing I do when I get home is change into pajamas. That's how eager I am to lapse into my laziness. Give me some sweats and a hoodie anyday.

Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and Will & Grace - I absolutely adore these T.V. shows. And yes yes, they're a bit girly, but guess what, I'm a girl and that's what I like :].

Sleeping with my Little Dog at my Feet - She's cute, she snores, and she keeps my feet warmer than any pair of socks could. I love my little dog :]

Talking to the Boyfriend at Least Once a Day - To quote my first obsession, "You're exactly my brand of heroine." He's the perfect solution to a bad day, or a lovely bonus to a good day. I love hearing his voice every day. He's the cheese to my macaroni :].

So yeah, this is what my life consists of on a day to day basis. Your addictions and obsessions? Leave me some responses.

Too Many Items, too Little Money

The list of things I want has dramatically increased in the past day. I'm not the usual girl who wants all the frilly things, like new shoes, and a new cell phone, and a new purse (though I would never complain to those who would like to give those things to me...), but in the amount of time it takes to research something on this fantastic world wide web, I'm finding myself craving more and more things.

For instance, I really, really would love the book "A Ticket to Ride" by Dennis Potter. The book seems absolutely awesome, and I would give anything to get my fingers on it. It seems however, that it is out of print, and very few copies of it were made, making it a now pricey item. The cheapest I could find it for was about ninety-eight dollars, which I can't afford to be spending on a book, despite how much I want it.

This my friends is only the tip of the iceberg. I have numerous other books on my list, too many for me to list. Right now, as I'm writing some of the titles down, it comes out to over thirty books. Yes, I am that much of a nerd. And proud I might add.

I have also taken my painting back up again. It's sort of a zen thing for me. Painting and walks. And since its barely been over zero degrees this past few days, I'm stuck inside painting. And reading. And wishing I could be on a walk.

That's about all the updates/complaining I have for now. If anyone is feeling generous, feel free to send a copy of A Ticket to Ride to me. Until next time beloved readers :]

Mother Nature has the Worst Timing

Okay, I know it has been an uber long time since I have posted anything on here, or even read anything on here. Sorry. Really, I'm sorry. Lazing around the house has just recently been one of my top priorities.

So, right now my little lovely town is receiving a TON of snow. Not just those few inches with some flurries still coming down, but about 5 inches of snow already on the ground with those huge marble sized snowflakes that just keep coming. Needless to say, I am in absolute heaven.

However, I would have been in an even better heaven had Mother Nature had a bit better timing. Instead of doing all this on a weekday, it has to happen on a weekend when I have places to go and people to see. Thanks Mother Nature. Thanks a lot.

Really, that seems to be the only new thing I have to talk about, even though I've been gone for more than a month. Wow. That's kind of pathetic. Anyway, here's to hoping I get off my lazy butt and keep up with this more. Hoping you're having fun wherever you are, and don't have the inconvenience of being snowed in like me :]

Well, I failed

Needless to say I failed that whole "have a new post every day" thing. Things have been beyond hectic though. This feels like the first time I've moved at a normal pace instead of warp speed in a looong time. Plus my free time has been spent making the Christmas list, and you can't say that isn't worthwhile.

So, in new news, the boyfriend is in Vegas/Utah, and now besides the occasional work, I don't have much to preoccupy my time. It's odd how you don't realize how big a part someone plays in their life until they're gone for awhile. I was going to get some Christmas shopping done while he was gone, but everything I got had to be ordered online or didn't come out yet, so that saves me the hassle of traveling to the mall for a bit (thank god).

In more news, Ohio, or at least the part I live in, is in for some supposedly massive snow tonight. We experiencing some lake effect off of Lake Erie, making it even colder here, with predictions of at least 6 inches of snow overnight and more in the morning and afternoon tomorrow. Needless to say I'm so excited I can hardly stand it.

In the sad news department, American's have chosen to be idiots once again and ban gay marriage. This news makes me sad and infuriated all at once. This country is a place where you can choose any religion you want. Christian, Buddhist, Atheist, you name it. But yet when asked why people opposed gay marriage, the only reason they seemed to be able to give was that the Bible said it was wrong, that marriage should be between a man and a woman, blah blah blah. Well, this is all well and good for the people that follow the Bible, but whose to say that everyone in the gay community does? Church should be separate from state, and gay's should be able to marry whatever person they please. If you don't agree with me, that's fine, you're entitled to your own opinions, just as I am mine. But as American's, we are entitled to the pursuit of happiness, and the government should not try to stop us in our pursuit.

So with that note, I conclude my lovely scatter-brained blog, and I hope everyone's pre-holiday season is going well :]

Winterblunderland

As I'm sure everyone is painstakingly aware, the holiday's are coming up. And with the holidays comes great food, fun times with family and friends, and the always welcome presents. Of course, this also means tight jeans, annoying relatives, and a need for more cash. I guess the opposite of the famous saying is true, for every silver lining, there's a cloud.

I want the holiday's this year to be the best. And I already have tons of ideas to make it the best. Limited money however is going to put a damper on it.

This happens every year. I always have the best gift ideas. I can find ten billion things for everyone on my list. Sadly, I never have enough money to make that happen.

So, this year, I'm going to make budget-friendly holiday cheer. How might I do this you ask? Well, I have a few solutions. Instead of splurging on gifts for everyone and worrying about spending what amount on what person, I'm going to limit the money I spend on gifts and give them some sweet treats on the side, like cookies, cakes, yada yada. Actually, I just found a great book today that shows you how to make cheap but cute food on the holidays. I can't wait to get to the baking/cooking extravaganza.

Happy late Halloween and early Christmas to everyone! :P

I'm Attempting the Impossible

I just joined NaBloPoMo. In short, this means that I have to post something everyday for the entire month of November. Wish me luck!

If you care to join, the link is www.nablopomo.ning.com

Once again for those of you who haven't done it, my URL has changed, so if you want to see my updates, you have to resubscribe. Sorry!