A Deep And Profound Thought

"For as long as there's a man in prison, I am also in prison: for as long as there is a man who goes hungry and without clothes, I am also hungry and without clothes."

(Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Petals of Blood) 

Happy Late Easter everyone. What a great time to think of how blessed we are!

Note to self...

It is impossible to go to sleep at 10:30 PM when you are in college after the mission.

Researching March Madness brackets should not come before studying for your business class/test.

Don't do a cycling class and a yoga class in less than 12 hours. That would be stupid.

Don't try walking up 3 flights of stairs after the above insane workout...

Look at the clock when you get up or you just might be getting up at 3 am and think it is 6 am.

Naps after getting up at 3 am are amazing.

Just because I recognize the athletes because I work for the athletic department does not mean they will automatically recognize me, and they probably will be scared of me if I say hi.

Poi balls make a great weapon.

Macs Unite

Today in my illustration class we had to all get something off the internet, and it didn't work in our room so we were out in the hallway. We all look like designers don't we? haha. Yay for graphic design!

Photo Flash Back

Just thought it would be fun to remember the past few years through some photos.. (there are photos of Mike, Kim, Charity, Laird, Jeff, Jen, Becca, Ali and I... I will have to start doing this more often... I have so many photos!) Enjoy!

Favorites

Just thought you might like to know what have been some of my favorite things lately. I don't know why this would be important. But right now I prefer to do this then study for my 2 exams tomorrow. yuck. :) so here it goes...

(keep in mind these are the favorites of this week and not really permanent, all time, favorites)

favorite dessert: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
favorite food: anything from that indian restaurant
favorite cd: sigur ross: takk... amazing
favorite dance song: Yelle (see youtube)
favorite movie: stardust (this was a great movie!)
favorite flower: daisy (like always)
favorite day: friday (no class!!)
favorite hour: 10:00 pm
favorite song: mother africa (power of one soundtrack.)
favorite color: green
favorite shoes: sandals from urban outfitters
favorite accessory: my brasilian earings
favorite quote: "Shunned... unshunned."
favorite movie/series: Band of brothers / the office
favorite meal: lunch (brasil eating habit)
favorite breakfast: cereal- shredded mini wheats
favorite jeans: skinny jeans... i know its funky but fun
favorite item: orange beach cruiser

so not that anyone was enlightened, but that was fun!

and ps.. I had to post this like 4 times because I had to take out the orphans and widows out of it... lame graphic design habits. It just looked wrong. If you don't know what orphans and widows are- don't worry, you are just normal. :)

Conversations....

These are conversations that have left me laughing hysterically, unfortunately many of them are due to my "blondeness" if you will, but they are still funny.

Elise: Mel! Its Orian's belt not Obrian's belt!
Me: Fine. I'll just Obrian myself out of here. (me doing an Irish jig)

My Teacher: What does Utopia mean?
My classmate: Utah!!!

My Professor: What was the conversion rate in Brazil?
Me: Oh... like 1 kilo to 2 lbs, or 2 Reas to 1 dollar.
My Professor: No, no, like baptisms.
Me: ....oh.... right. (dang it!)

Me: I just fell outside! And don't worry, totally did a super model wave to everyone as I was down on the ground.
Elise: hahahaha... you are so funny.
..... 5 minutes later....
Elise: I just fell outside!
Me: Did you wave at everyone?

Sheralie: You are in timeout!
Laird: I am in control now!

Elise: So I have been feeling really sick lately..
Me: Maybe its because you have an Oregon bug...... because.. you totally live in... seattle?
.....a lot of laughing....

My professor: My wife has been married to 7 men?
me: really?
My professor: Yep. all me. I just keep changing!

Welcome to my life. Its a laugh.

Africa

So one of my art projects. My first painting actually,
I hope you all like it!

OCD Oddities

My roommates and I are always talking about the funny things we do and why we do them… I thought this might be entertaining to discuss just a few of my OCD things:

1. Moisture. I hate the word “moisture” in prayers. Couldn’t they say snow? Or rain? Or hail? Moisture???? Why? Its like trying to say it is humid, but saying it all wrong...

2. White hangers. These are a must in my closet. I have tried colored hangers, and metal hangers, yuck. It just looks tacky, and drives me crazy. This is a constant source of entertainment for friends.

3. Blank pages. I love a blank, white page. I actually have problems when I have to write on lines pages—class notes I can do… But for example- my journal-no way! One of my companion’s on the mission (one of my favorites actually) said that it is because I don’t like limits.

4. Papyrus. The font that I hate. Really, no words- I don’t even know if I can explain it really… nope … I can’t. Sorry. Its just hideous.

So there you have it... I will stop now before anyone things that I am too crazy :) But OCD oddities keep life a little interesting!