I'm enjoying my new job...only slightly though. Food is much better than retail. At least at family owned restaurants where everyone is respectful is it.
Plus I have an excuse to dress up. And I usually hate dressing up. But that way I get good tips.
I've been so tired lately. The whole weekend consisted of doing stupid things that I probably shouldn't have done, including dressed up for the Beyonce concert, drive 4+ hours to see Dave Matthews Band perform (even though I couldn't actually see anything...), and staying downtown till 3 in the morning. I really could have avoided all of those things because the only fun thing was being able to say "I AM...SASHA FIERCE" along with Beyonce.
But Coldplay is this Saturday, which should be really fun. And I'm not driving the 4+ hours to see them so I'm good. Now I should really go work out.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ignorant Ignorant Ignorant
An opinion is an opinion. Not everyone has the same tastes in books. If you were presented "A Million Little Pieces" as a work of fiction, you would either love it or hate it depending on your taste. But the fact that you found out he "lied" about it, makes you hate it no matter what. A good book is a good book to some, and a bad book is a bad book.
If any of you have read "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien, then you know that his book was also a "memoir", or set to be told as one. In the book itself, he says "Story truth is sometimes more true than real truth."
That quote applies here. When you tell a friend a funny story, you want to exaggerate thing to make them laugh the way you laughed when you first heard it. You don't want to be the joke teller that's know for the punch line "it was a you had to be there kind of thing..." because you wanted them to feel like they WERE there when you were telling it.
It's the same with AMLP. He wanted to convey the feelings. The emotions that were going through him. Sometimes the only way to do that is to exaggerate. I know he achieved his goal because sometimes I had to put the book down because I had to vomit myself. I was feeling so sad I cried at some points, and at times I had to put the book down for a day because it was too much to handle.
Whether it was real or not, it touched people, and it make people think while reading it. You may not like his writing style of line after simple line. But that's the point. That's the way a person thinks. Line after simple line. It makes you feel more connected with the writing while reading it.
In the end, a book is a book. You like it, or you hate it. For me, I love his style of writing. It's something I love to read and picture in my mind. The feelings come right through the pages for me and I feel as though I know what the characters are feeling and it makes it hard to put the book down. I enjoy all of his work, including his newest "Bright Shiny Morning" which is his first work of "real" fiction. I read that book straight through it was so good. At the end I bawled. I tried to tell myself "It's just a book. It isn't real." But I couldn't because throughout the entire book I had felt like I had gone through all the events WITH the characters. I felt as though they were real people. Even though the characters were cliche, they weren't the point. The feelings they had in their minds were the point. He captures the true essence of writing, of telling a story. Trying to make you understand and feel what the character is feeling.
Now that I've got that off my chest.
If any of you have read "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien, then you know that his book was also a "memoir", or set to be told as one. In the book itself, he says "Story truth is sometimes more true than real truth."
That quote applies here. When you tell a friend a funny story, you want to exaggerate thing to make them laugh the way you laughed when you first heard it. You don't want to be the joke teller that's know for the punch line "it was a you had to be there kind of thing..." because you wanted them to feel like they WERE there when you were telling it.
It's the same with AMLP. He wanted to convey the feelings. The emotions that were going through him. Sometimes the only way to do that is to exaggerate. I know he achieved his goal because sometimes I had to put the book down because I had to vomit myself. I was feeling so sad I cried at some points, and at times I had to put the book down for a day because it was too much to handle.
Whether it was real or not, it touched people, and it make people think while reading it. You may not like his writing style of line after simple line. But that's the point. That's the way a person thinks. Line after simple line. It makes you feel more connected with the writing while reading it.
In the end, a book is a book. You like it, or you hate it. For me, I love his style of writing. It's something I love to read and picture in my mind. The feelings come right through the pages for me and I feel as though I know what the characters are feeling and it makes it hard to put the book down. I enjoy all of his work, including his newest "Bright Shiny Morning" which is his first work of "real" fiction. I read that book straight through it was so good. At the end I bawled. I tried to tell myself "It's just a book. It isn't real." But I couldn't because throughout the entire book I had felt like I had gone through all the events WITH the characters. I felt as though they were real people. Even though the characters were cliche, they weren't the point. The feelings they had in their minds were the point. He captures the true essence of writing, of telling a story. Trying to make you understand and feel what the character is feeling.
Now that I've got that off my chest.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Remember the trip to New York?
Well...It's happening.
In a month.
Halloween to be exact. Leaving on the 31st. Just me and my friends. The most amazing 3 days ever.
Except, what do you do in New York in a time span of 3 days?
In a month.
Halloween to be exact. Leaving on the 31st. Just me and my friends. The most amazing 3 days ever.
Except, what do you do in New York in a time span of 3 days?
Monday, September 8, 2008
I would love it if...
Creepy guys at work didn't stalk me.
It would make things A LOT easier at work for me.
Retail sucks. Anyways, this Friday, we've all decided to take the train to Buff Joes.
Grimy food is incredible. I can't wait.
It would make things A LOT easier at work for me.
Retail sucks. Anyways, this Friday, we've all decided to take the train to Buff Joes.
Grimy food is incredible. I can't wait.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
School rolls around...
And I start to use this piece of crap again. I don't know why I do it, but oh well.
This year has already got me stressing. Reading over 50 pages a night in "American Reader" which is a composition of essays and famous quotes said by inspirational people is really not what I would like to do on a Saturday night after work. Really. And I don't want to write a response essay to each quote/essay. Really.
I guess we'll just have to see how it goes. Day by day.
By the way, work sucks.
This year has already got me stressing. Reading over 50 pages a night in "American Reader" which is a composition of essays and famous quotes said by inspirational people is really not what I would like to do on a Saturday night after work. Really. And I don't want to write a response essay to each quote/essay. Really.
I guess we'll just have to see how it goes. Day by day.
By the way, work sucks.
Monday, May 26, 2008
KanYe
Ian just ordered me some glasses on the Kanye site. They say "KanYe" on them and "Stronger".
I have never been more excited for anything in my entire life.
weezy f bb
I have never been more excited for anything in my entire life.
weezy f bb
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Life is a highwayyyyy.
So Friday was the concert. Which was incredible!
Rooney was amazing. And meeting them was an amazing experience. They hilarious and really sweet! And amazingly talented.
Now I'm just waiting for April to see Chris Koon, Push Play, and Phil Bensen. That's going to be incredibleeee.
Anyways, I was talking to my mom about our next vacation [after Russia in June], and I think we've decided on Belize. 3 weeks in Belize? Yikes! But I'm excited. Should be a blast!
Other than having an insane amount of school work, and getting ready for Russia, everything is great right now. :]
Rooney was amazing. And meeting them was an amazing experience. They hilarious and really sweet! And amazingly talented.
Now I'm just waiting for April to see Chris Koon, Push Play, and Phil Bensen. That's going to be incredibleeee.
Anyways, I was talking to my mom about our next vacation [after Russia in June], and I think we've decided on Belize. 3 weeks in Belize? Yikes! But I'm excited. Should be a blast!
Other than having an insane amount of school work, and getting ready for Russia, everything is great right now. :]
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Wow.
So I haven't updated in almost a month. Pretty intense.
Life has been hectic. With school and all.
There's not much to say. Because there is no way I'm going into detail about the last month.
Oh well. Concert's this Friday. Lacrosse next week. almost 4 hours a day.
Wow.
Life has been hectic. With school and all.
There's not much to say. Because there is no way I'm going into detail about the last month.
Oh well. Concert's this Friday. Lacrosse next week. almost 4 hours a day.
Wow.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Finals?
Oh man.
Intense week.
Finals are over.
Thankfully.
And I only had two, so it was all good.
Next week we're taking the kids to the children's museum. You know that section where there is a fake grocery store? Yeah, that's where I'll spend my time. I always loved pressing buttons, so I loved pretending to be the cashier. And I can't wait to go back there and press those buttons again!
So anyways, today I went to Target with Moomoo and Mich and we chipped in and bought Raven some iPod speakers for her birthday. And tomorrow we're going to the hotel to give it to her. That should be fun.
Yesterday I played rock band at courtney's again. Like always
And me and Jesse chilled. Like always.
Have you ever felt like your life was in the right place?
Yeah.
:]
Intense week.
Finals are over.
Thankfully.
And I only had two, so it was all good.
Next week we're taking the kids to the children's museum. You know that section where there is a fake grocery store? Yeah, that's where I'll spend my time. I always loved pressing buttons, so I loved pretending to be the cashier. And I can't wait to go back there and press those buttons again!
So anyways, today I went to Target with Moomoo and Mich and we chipped in and bought Raven some iPod speakers for her birthday. And tomorrow we're going to the hotel to give it to her. That should be fun.
Yesterday I played rock band at courtney's again. Like always
And me and Jesse chilled. Like always.
Have you ever felt like your life was in the right place?
Yeah.
:]
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Queen Elizabeth
is freakin' rad.
I had to write like a three page monologue from her point of view.
About going to a tea party with Socrates and Pu Yi.
That would be one awesome tea party.
So anyways, we taught the kids about polar babies today. And had them make a penguin, and yesterday we had them play simon says. That was too cute.
Some music would be so much better without lyrics.
Honestly.
Oh, and go listen to some Beirut while you're online.
I had to write like a three page monologue from her point of view.
About going to a tea party with Socrates and Pu Yi.
That would be one awesome tea party.
So anyways, we taught the kids about polar babies today. And had them make a penguin, and yesterday we had them play simon says. That was too cute.
Some music would be so much better without lyrics.
Honestly.
Oh, and go listen to some Beirut while you're online.
Monday, January 14, 2008
What the heck am I supposed to take?
I was supposed to take AP Environmental Science.
No. Can't take that.
The teacher sucks.
Then Criminalistics.
But that's supposed to be the hardest course.
Great.
I figured out finals are next week.
I've been listening to Her Space Holiday to calm me down with my stressful week.
What do Queen Elizabeth and Pu Yi have in common?
They're both hardcore.
I also happened to make this earlier.
No. Can't take that.
The teacher sucks.
Then Criminalistics.
But that's supposed to be the hardest course.
Great.
I figured out finals are next week.
I've been listening to Her Space Holiday to calm me down with my stressful week.
What do Queen Elizabeth and Pu Yi have in common?
They're both hardcore.
I also happened to make this earlier.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
School.
Finals are next week.
no wait.
two weeks. I think.
Is it bad that I don't know when finals are? Yeah. Probably. Whatevsssss.
So my week has consisted of studying, studying, more studying, quick trips to baja fresh, and studying.
School has really taken a toll on me. Too stressful.
But this weekend has been fun. Yesterday we celebrated Katie's birthday and went to Highwood for some dinner. Some nice mexican food. Then we hung out and watched movies, and made brownies. That was nice.
And today, you know what I did? Pretend like you care.
Rockband. At courtney's house. Once again. Only this time, Jesse played, and we switched off between guitar, bass, and drums, and we rocked. It was pretty sweet. Yeah. We also went to see One Missed Call. Lame. Incredibly lame. And on the way home,a party was busted next door to courtney's, and we found three young boys hiding in our bushes, who reeked of alchohol. They begged us to drive them away from the party, so that they wouldn't get into trouble. Instead, I told them they were idiots for making stupid decisions, and walked them through the woods to the nursing home, where they got a nice and safe ride home. I'm great, aren't I.
February is going to be a crazy month for me. I've gotta chaparone the Philanthropy club house painting. That's gonna be fun. 60 middle schoolers, me, katie, and witczak all stuck at my second home. Camp. We're going to paint houses to raise money for charity. How fun.
Then after that, we got the mall of america tour for camp heartland. Neil invited us to help host, and Jonathan Bennett will be there [the guys who plays Aaron in Mean Girls], so you should all come and see. Its the 12 hour dance off. Whoever stays dancing the longest, wins. It's such an awesome cause. If you didn't know what Camp Heartland was, or who Neil was, I'll let you know. Camp Heartland is a camp for people who have aids, or who have family members who have aids. Neil start this camp when he was 22. Nicest guy ever. He was voted one of People Magazine's most eligible bachelors, but is no longer available. Camp Heartland has stations in New York, California, and Minnesota. It's so awesome. If you watch Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they were on that. It's awesome.
So yeah, I'll get you more info on that later.
no wait.
two weeks. I think.
Is it bad that I don't know when finals are? Yeah. Probably. Whatevsssss.
So my week has consisted of studying, studying, more studying, quick trips to baja fresh, and studying.
School has really taken a toll on me. Too stressful.
But this weekend has been fun. Yesterday we celebrated Katie's birthday and went to Highwood for some dinner. Some nice mexican food. Then we hung out and watched movies, and made brownies. That was nice.
And today, you know what I did? Pretend like you care.
Rockband. At courtney's house. Once again. Only this time, Jesse played, and we switched off between guitar, bass, and drums, and we rocked. It was pretty sweet. Yeah. We also went to see One Missed Call. Lame. Incredibly lame. And on the way home,a party was busted next door to courtney's, and we found three young boys hiding in our bushes, who reeked of alchohol. They begged us to drive them away from the party, so that they wouldn't get into trouble. Instead, I told them they were idiots for making stupid decisions, and walked them through the woods to the nursing home, where they got a nice and safe ride home. I'm great, aren't I.
February is going to be a crazy month for me. I've gotta chaparone the Philanthropy club house painting. That's gonna be fun. 60 middle schoolers, me, katie, and witczak all stuck at my second home. Camp. We're going to paint houses to raise money for charity. How fun.
Then after that, we got the mall of america tour for camp heartland. Neil invited us to help host, and Jonathan Bennett will be there [the guys who plays Aaron in Mean Girls], so you should all come and see. Its the 12 hour dance off. Whoever stays dancing the longest, wins. It's such an awesome cause. If you didn't know what Camp Heartland was, or who Neil was, I'll let you know. Camp Heartland is a camp for people who have aids, or who have family members who have aids. Neil start this camp when he was 22. Nicest guy ever. He was voted one of People Magazine's most eligible bachelors, but is no longer available. Camp Heartland has stations in New York, California, and Minnesota. It's so awesome. If you watch Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they were on that. It's awesome.
So yeah, I'll get you more info on that later.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Rock Band
If I spend one more day playing this game. Honestly. That and Halo 3. Which I am TERRIBLE at. But it's alright. I've improved. Along with the game Portals on The Orange Box. Great fun. Really.
So anyways. Taylor's birthday was nice. We had breakfast for dinner, and our waiter was terrible, but it's alright. I kept my cool. But dude. Greatest hash browns ever. Ever.
We watched the simpsons movie along with what a girl wants. What a great way to end the evening. Not. I ended up passing out at about 3 in the morning, only to wake up at 4, and be the most uncomfortable person ever. Whatever. It was cool.
And then today I just hung out at Courtney's. Again. Adam ended up coming over for a bit. And we played some more video games. It's all good.
Tomorrow I have a ton of work to do before my days start piling up.
Hope everyone had a safe and fun break!
So anyways. Taylor's birthday was nice. We had breakfast for dinner, and our waiter was terrible, but it's alright. I kept my cool. But dude. Greatest hash browns ever. Ever.
We watched the simpsons movie along with what a girl wants. What a great way to end the evening. Not. I ended up passing out at about 3 in the morning, only to wake up at 4, and be the most uncomfortable person ever. Whatever. It was cool.
And then today I just hung out at Courtney's. Again. Adam ended up coming over for a bit. And we played some more video games. It's all good.
Tomorrow I have a ton of work to do before my days start piling up.
Hope everyone had a safe and fun break!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Illinois.
Sucks. I hate winter. Today was pretty lame. But cool all the same. Me and courtney and emma headed over to chipotle and had some tacos and chips and then we surprised michaela at her place, and then Elliott and Eric came and picked us up, and we went all around town, like Mcdonalds, and highland park starbucks, and the lake [yes, the lake at 10 pm where it was freakin FREEZING]. Then we headed back to Elliott's and watched Old School.
Nice.
Tomorrow is Taylor's birthday so we're going out to dinner. That should be fun.
Nice.
Tomorrow is Taylor's birthday so we're going out to dinner. That should be fun.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Chillin.
The past couple of days have been pretty chill. I've just been going to courtney's place, and been playing rock band and halo 3. niceeee. New Years was lots of fun. Went over to Maureen's, and there ended up being tons of people there. But it was all good. We had popcorn and danced all night. Akwardly. Haha. It's all gooood. We all ended up on her floor and couch[s] watching Elf at 2 in the morning. I came home the next day, and slept all day. Lame. Oh well. I woke up at 2:30 today. That's how tired I was. I should start going to bed earlier. It might do me some good. I got a new phone today. It's nice. And I saw Juno with Leslie and Katie. That was a nice movie. Funny. Lovely. Then I went over to Courtney's [again], and we played Halo 3 with Schmitty. Nice day.
Tomorrow I'm probably heading over to P.F. Changs with Emma and Courtney. I need chinese food in my system. It's been, what, like 3 days? hahaha
Happy New Year.
Tomorrow I'm probably heading over to P.F. Changs with Emma and Courtney. I need chinese food in my system. It's been, what, like 3 days? hahaha
Happy New Year.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Just hangin.
So. Today was nice. And so was yesterday. Yesterday night a bunch of people came over and we watched lots of movies and ate pizza and other assortments of fun snacks. We watched Half Nelson, which I recommend to EVERYBODY. I've seen it three times, and it's incredible, not to mention you get to see Ryan Gosling in his nut huggers. Yes, I just said nut huggers. Hmm. What else did we watch. The second Bridgit Jones. That was nice. And then we watched Night at the Roxbury. Incredible, really. Great pointless movie. So yeah, that was yesterday.
Today I went over to Courtney's with Taylor in the morning, and just got home. We played Rock Band and Halo 3 on Xbox Live all day. Yes, all day. ALL day. And that stupid game, The orange box. Not kidding. Worst game ever created. It's impossible to get past level 18. And it's frustrating.
But anyways, I learned that I'm pretty good at playing every instrument known to man. Yes. And apparently, a new game has been invented in my honor. It's called "Let's see who can get a picture of Sasha's face." Yeah, It's not my favorite either.
Tomorrow I've got lots of places to go, and people to see. Gotta go see my dad, brother, grandparents, exchange gifts, then around 8 im heading over to Maureen's with a huge group and we're going to celebrate New Year's. Who will be my New Year's Kiss? Hmm. I'll let you know in 2008.
Today I went over to Courtney's with Taylor in the morning, and just got home. We played Rock Band and Halo 3 on Xbox Live all day. Yes, all day. ALL day. And that stupid game, The orange box. Not kidding. Worst game ever created. It's impossible to get past level 18. And it's frustrating.
But anyways, I learned that I'm pretty good at playing every instrument known to man. Yes. And apparently, a new game has been invented in my honor. It's called "Let's see who can get a picture of Sasha's face." Yeah, It's not my favorite either.
Tomorrow I've got lots of places to go, and people to see. Gotta go see my dad, brother, grandparents, exchange gifts, then around 8 im heading over to Maureen's with a huge group and we're going to celebrate New Year's. Who will be my New Year's Kiss? Hmm. I'll let you know in 2008.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Sigh.
So the last couple of days have been a blur. I've been sick, which really sucks. Oh well. I just remember that yesterday I went over to kellyo's place and we watched some movies, and played some more guitar hero. yeah. two night in a row [I think]. Nothing really exciting is happening. Today a couple of people are probably just gonna come over here and we'll have a movie night. Sounds good.
Before I sign off [that sounded so lame], I just want to say something to everyone reading this.
Respect. You tell other people to respect others, but you don't do it yourself. That really pisses me off. People are not inanimate objects that have no feelings. They get offended when you say something rude, they smile when complimented. Stating your opinion is fine, but make sure you share it in a respectful manner. There is no need for name-calling, or yelling. And there is no need to lie. When you're invited somewhere, and already have plans, then say so. When you lie, admit it and apologize. People will forgive and forget. But just remember to respect everyone and everything in the process.
Before I sign off [that sounded so lame], I just want to say something to everyone reading this.
Respect. You tell other people to respect others, but you don't do it yourself. That really pisses me off. People are not inanimate objects that have no feelings. They get offended when you say something rude, they smile when complimented. Stating your opinion is fine, but make sure you share it in a respectful manner. There is no need for name-calling, or yelling. And there is no need to lie. When you're invited somewhere, and already have plans, then say so. When you lie, admit it and apologize. People will forgive and forget. But just remember to respect everyone and everything in the process.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Dude. that was a long day.
Yeah. So me and Kellyo drove to woodfield mall. Which is like an hour away. It was pretty pointless too. Like I said, I hate malls.
Anyways, so then after a couple of hours of pointless walking around and window shopping, we headed over to hulihans [i have no idea if thats how you spell it], and grabbed some supper. haha. yes, supper. Best southwest chicken wrap. And the staff, was greattttt. Very friendly, if you know what I mean. Afterwards, we went back to kellyo's and played some guitar hero, and then katie came over to my place. What a fun day.
Except now I'm extremely exhausted for some reason.
Goodnight.
Anyways, so then after a couple of hours of pointless walking around and window shopping, we headed over to hulihans [i have no idea if thats how you spell it], and grabbed some supper. haha. yes, supper. Best southwest chicken wrap. And the staff, was greattttt. Very friendly, if you know what I mean. Afterwards, we went back to kellyo's and played some guitar hero, and then katie came over to my place. What a fun day.
Except now I'm extremely exhausted for some reason.
Goodnight.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas!
Okay, I love Christmas. I admit it.
I visited my grandparents yesterday, and my brothers. What did I end up doing? I ended up baking pies, and hvorost [if you don't know what that is, well, I'll have a picture later]. I also went to a bakery to get some nice bread, and on the way stopped by the lake. Most inceredible view of my life. That's pretty much the only nice thing about living on the North Shore [other than the city]. The lake is a second away from your house. I wish I had my camera. Anyways, later on in the day, my grandma and I sat down and talked about the meaning of Christmas, and baked some more. It really was nice. So since today is Christmas, I wanted to wish everyone reading this a Merry Christmas [or happy holidays], and hope you get everything you asked for. But if you didn't, don't yell and complain, because it's probably for the best.
Today will probably consist of phone calls to friends and family. And chinese food with the Nulmans later on tonight.
Merry Christmas!
I visited my grandparents yesterday, and my brothers. What did I end up doing? I ended up baking pies, and hvorost [if you don't know what that is, well, I'll have a picture later]. I also went to a bakery to get some nice bread, and on the way stopped by the lake. Most inceredible view of my life. That's pretty much the only nice thing about living on the North Shore [other than the city]. The lake is a second away from your house. I wish I had my camera. Anyways, later on in the day, my grandma and I sat down and talked about the meaning of Christmas, and baked some more. It really was nice. So since today is Christmas, I wanted to wish everyone reading this a Merry Christmas [or happy holidays], and hope you get everything you asked for. But if you didn't, don't yell and complain, because it's probably for the best.
Today will probably consist of phone calls to friends and family. And chinese food with the Nulmans later on tonight.
Merry Christmas!
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