Funny thing is...

From what it looks like, there are about 30% of evil, about 10% of worries, and 60% of friends on my mind. Which cannot be further from the truth.




However, this picture is infinitely more accurate, as it depicts that minami's mind is all evil.




And my satanic self reverse minami is also very accurate, with a bit of devil thrown in for the 'lie' character in the middle.


And also if you go to the simpsons movie website, you are able to create your own springfield character avatar. This would be me. Ha ha (a la nelson).

I do have a life

Went to Bard on the Beach last night. I saw Romeo and Juliet, and despite it being a gut-wrenching love-drama with stupid kids who get themselves killed, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The dramatics of Romeo and Capulet, and the refreshing tones of Juliet were magnified by the beautiful backdrop of the mountain and the sea and the trees (not to mention moon on a stick).



After the show there was a "chatterbox", as it was "chatterbox Tuesday". Basically, some of the casts came out after they changed and they answer our questions. So last night we were in the presence of Capulet, Benvolio, Romeo, Juliet, the Nurse and Count Paris. Someone was quite disappointed with the costumes, she had hoped for period costumes, instead they were wearing these very plain white shirts dark pants and white dresses. The only color that was on stage was the rose Romeo gave to Juliet for their wedding. They explained they wanted to let the dramatics and the text to be the center of attention, so that's the route they took. Also someone asked about the dance at the masquerade ball, it was so grotesque and odd (in a good way) that it was really striking. I asked a question too, albeit a silly one, but Romeo answered my question! Ha ha!

So indeed, I do as always, urge people to go see Bard. It's truly an unique experience, and it is always good times.

Tired but not Weary

It is a quote I saw in the newspapers today. Easier said than done, I say. So obvious is my weariness that a customer outright said that I looked unenthusiastic at my job. How dare you, sir, to comment on my lack of enthusiasm at serving people who are rude and ignorant, for the amount I am being paid? You try it for a week and we'll talk about the lack of enthusiasm.

Right now I look for excitement, any spark of anything would do it for me. Perhaps a new project. Perhaps a course. When television and books have lost their lustre, whatever shall I do?

Indeed

Indeed is such an effective word. Using it lets you to feign interest, fill in silences, and sound intelligent/ironic.


So my donuts arrived. I left a dozen at work and took a dozen home. Last I checked, I had 5 donuts left. I only ate 1 myself. Love love krispy kreme. I still remember when yvette mailed me a box of kk for christmas. It was such a lovely gesture.






My hair is getting too long. When I can semi-tie it up, it's too long. Yet to find time to get it cut. Good news is (?) I grew out my bangs, bad news is they now look weird. If I don't brush them in a certain way and pull them back with a hair band, I look like a dork. I complain about my look, how feminine, non?

Everyday I die a little

I am really not doing the 2 days off thing well. Ran around Richmond for errands yesterday. And threw a little temper tantrum at my brother. Actually I threw my keys at him and called him names. Sticks and stones may break his bones, and the nasty name-calling just begets more nasty name-calling. I guess I can put that down in my little log for 'losing composure'. It's so hard to be the bigger person and think clearly when you are put in that situation. And with my brother, I just choose not to. He is not worth it.



And since I am out of things to write, I will put down a song lyric. It's Let Me Live by Queen. It's awesome, you should listen to it sometimes.

Why don't you take another little piece of my heart
Why don't you take it and break it
And tear it all apart
All I do is give
All you do is take me for granted
Baby why don't you give me
A brand new start

So let me live (so let me live)
Let me live (leave me alone)
Let me live, oh baby
And make a brand new start

Why don't you take another little piece of my soul
Why don't you shape it and shake it 'till you're really in control
All you do is take
And all I do is give
All that I'm askin'
Is a chance to live

(So let me live) - so let me live
(Leave me alone) - let me live, let me live
Why don't you let me make a brand new start

And it's a long hard struggle
But you can always depend on me
And if you're ever in trouble - hey
You know where I will be

Why don't you take another little piece of my life
Why don't you twist it, and turn it
And cut it like a knife
All you do is live
All I do is die
Why can't we just be friends
Stop livin' a lie

So let me live (so let me live)
Let me live (leave me alone)
Please let me live
(Why don't you live a little)
Oh yeah baby
(Why don't you give a little love...?)

Let me live
Please let me live
Oh yeah baby, let me live
And make a brand new start

Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Take another little piece of my soul now baby
Take another little piece of my life now baby
In your heart, oh baby
(Take another piece, take another piece)
Please let me live
(Take another piece, take another piece)
Why don't you take another piece
Take another little piece of my heart
Oh yeah baby
Make a brand new start
All you do is take
Let me live

I am bored

So apparently Krispy Kreme is still in operation. Because someone from Ironwood posted on facebook saying that if one wants to help him in his cause (something about Hurricane Katrina), all one's gotta do is purchase some krispy kreme from him. I nearly went nuts when I saw that. "Um, yes please." So I have 2 dozen coming my way on the 16th or after. Can't wait.



The Siren. Went to yet another class today. More effective I think than my previous 2 classes. Am I becoming a true blue manager? I really can't tell at this point.

So it begins

Another season of SYTYCD.
Will be my preoccupation for a while yet. Summer is here.

I read

This is what I am currently reading. A 'Best Seller' according to the sticker on the cover. Fascinating, and very easy read for a layman like me. I gained an understanding of the political process of the Iraq War and the internal conflicts. From outside looking in it's easy to criticize the war. However, gaining a bit of the inside workings knowledge helps to see more of what's going on in Iraq than what the media is reporting. That's important too. The media coverage of the war, sigh. We all see the world through tinted spectacles, don't we.

My new mid-year resolution: Be more proactive with my camera and write more blogs. I felt stupid when I didn't produce anything. Words were not coming to me. I guess I have outgrown the phase of 為賦新詞強說愁, but still. Having pictures... might help?

Calm before the storm

I folded laundry today. That's how much laundry I folded. Whilst watching old home videos of our piano recitals. Pure entertainment I tell you. Special place in my heart for hangers. That's what my mom used to beat us with. Light, cheap, it can be all bent out of shape but still hurts. A really efficient tool for discipline. Those good old days, when a kid gets beaten up for not learning the multiplications table.


And then the recital video. I don't know this person. But it was fun to look at them anyways. To those out there. I have embarassing videos of your past. Including my own.






Then I am off to work. Sucks

Cravings

Right now, serious cravings for pizza, chicken wings, and beer. Odd. Must be the Restaurant Makeover episode I just watched. It was a sports bar and grill, and the revamped menu items include nachos and pizza, all fanci-fied and female-friendly. Still. Very much my cup or tea (or mug of beer).

Waking up at 3:30 still sucks. I know. I've complained about this ad nauseum. But the feeling is still true the first time I woke up at 3:30 as it was this morning. It's ok now, that the sky is lighting up earlier, but what happens in winter?! What happens in winter?!! Kind of pissed off now that I won't complete my training till early December. Which means I won't get my 'final' till probably mid-January, just 'cause of all the holiday stuff. And then I wonder when I will get my own store... sigh. I think becoming a store manager is the short term goal I have at the bucks right now.

However, should I explore other options?

What other options?

Mystifying question of the night. The night when I craved pizza and beer.