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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Geez... sometimes I can be so bitchie on my posts (below), but I am unusually rested, relaxed and hyper for a Payroll Monday this morning!
Happy Martin Luther King Day!
Love, Jen!
Happy Martin Luther King Day!
Love, Jen!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
I suck at keeping up on this thing now. So let's go for quick updates.
(why do I even write in this thing still???)
Here we go:
2 more days 'til Bush is out..
Go OBAMA!
Oopsie - I'm sorry. That was my outside voice.
What I meant to say was:
"Say 'hello' and wave good-bye!" and "How nice to witness history!"
I made a fruit pizza tonight! It was delicious!
And now, I am off to bed so that I can enjoy another lovely Monday in (kinda, but not really, but still is in fact) Corporate America!
Cheers!
(why do I even write in this thing still???)
Here we go:
- I am busier now at work than I have been in a very long time. I hate that I had to take a pay cut to get back to the company that I love, but when I weighed the options - happiness is more important to me than money. Still, it really sucked to be in a mandatory "vision day" (all day team build when I had much more I could have been working on) and look down at my phone to see that I had an email and voice message from one of the companies I interviewed with back when I was laid off (3 months ago) offering me a management job closer to home that pays more than I have probably ever made. UGH - "Thanks, but no thanks." SEND. (thinking to self: "You are a f*cking idiot, but you made the right decision.")
- The time hubby & I spent with my "world traveling buddy" and his 2 friends made me miss it. A lot. (the traveling - not necessarily the buddy.) I'd been saying ever since we got back from Thailand in June that I was "all traveled out"... but it's back. It sucks too because we vowed to not travel this year due to the wedding expenses, me getting laid off and being unemployed for almost 3 months, and the very unstable workforce at the present time. But ohhh the places I have in mind... In country: The Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Seattle, Vancouver & San Juan Island, WA), to go see Steph in Colorado, maybe a little Vegas. Out of the country: More Asia, More Europe for sure! Ugh - I am hopeless!
2 more days 'til Bush is out..
Go OBAMA!
Oopsie - I'm sorry. That was my outside voice.
What I meant to say was:
"Say 'hello' and wave good-bye!" and "How nice to witness history!"
I made a fruit pizza tonight! It was delicious!
And now, I am off to bed so that I can enjoy another lovely Monday in (kinda, but not really, but still is in fact) Corporate America!
Cheers!
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Remember when there was a time several years ago where I would write in this thing just about every day? I seemed to have had all this extra time that was spent drinking wine and writing about the fun times with friends. Amazing how crazy one's life seems to get... when things that you never thought you would allow to 'define' you actually take over. Where did all the time and energy go?
It's a new year - and while I don't keep resolutions (it really might be genetics, Steph) I at least try to remind myself of the things I'd like to change or improve... How to be a better 'Me'.
Without getting too deep into this I will say that the past few weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years have planted a few thoughts or rather 'reminders' in my head. Memories of who I used to be, the things that have changed for the good, the things I miss dearly and the ideas of what I really want out of life and what really, REALLY makes me happy. It's refreshing to say the least. I find it interesting that you live your life every single day the way that you are 'supposed' to live and yet you always know that something is missing, but trying to figure out what that something is becomes this endless and frustrating task. Then something or someone comes along and without knowing it, reminds you of what that missing part is...and then it hits you. Hard. Then you think "how could I have missed that all along? It's so obvious."
I have never been 'just one of the crowd'. There's always been something a little different with me. Nothing major - just different. I've known this all my life. So why should I be surprised to come to the realization that maybe I wasn't made to live a cookie-cut life. Maybe I can still be 'me' and still be extremely happy. What a concept! I mean, I am surrounded by people who truly care about me - family, friends etc. I am not shunned by society... so apparently I am liked for the person I am. So why is it so hard to accept yourself and just BE yourself? I don't get it.
All this (way too early in the morning) rambling to say:
I am happy with who I am, where I came from and what the future holds for me. Conventional standards of society can kiss my ass.
Furthermore - This world is just too damn big and magical to sit in a cubicle and watch it pass you by.
Some choose to live by the Bible, some the Qur'an - I choose
...and that makes me happier than anything!
It's a new year - and while I don't keep resolutions (it really might be genetics, Steph) I at least try to remind myself of the things I'd like to change or improve... How to be a better 'Me'.
Without getting too deep into this I will say that the past few weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years have planted a few thoughts or rather 'reminders' in my head. Memories of who I used to be, the things that have changed for the good, the things I miss dearly and the ideas of what I really want out of life and what really, REALLY makes me happy. It's refreshing to say the least. I find it interesting that you live your life every single day the way that you are 'supposed' to live and yet you always know that something is missing, but trying to figure out what that something is becomes this endless and frustrating task. Then something or someone comes along and without knowing it, reminds you of what that missing part is...and then it hits you. Hard. Then you think "how could I have missed that all along? It's so obvious."
I have never been 'just one of the crowd'. There's always been something a little different with me. Nothing major - just different. I've known this all my life. So why should I be surprised to come to the realization that maybe I wasn't made to live a cookie-cut life. Maybe I can still be 'me' and still be extremely happy. What a concept! I mean, I am surrounded by people who truly care about me - family, friends etc. I am not shunned by society... so apparently I am liked for the person I am. So why is it so hard to accept yourself and just BE yourself? I don't get it.
All this (way too early in the morning) rambling to say:
I am happy with who I am, where I came from and what the future holds for me. Conventional standards of society can kiss my ass.
Furthermore - This world is just too damn big and magical to sit in a cubicle and watch it pass you by.
Some choose to live by the Bible, some the Qur'an - I choose
...and that makes me happier than anything!Happy 2009 y'all!
Labels: Books, Me, My Opinions, My Personality, Random, Travel
Saturday, December 27, 2008
We did things a little 'less traditional' this year. I had to work Christmas Eve for a 1/2 day or so, then I came home, took a nap and then prepared dinner for my mom and step-dad. They came over after church and we had fondue... for dinner then chocolate fondue for dessert, opened gifts, drank yummy mulled wine and watched (some of) Polar Express until we all started to get heavy eyelids.
Around mid-morning we headed to San Antonio to spend some time with hubby's family. We had a great time there too! We went to his older brother's house for dinner and just hung out eating yummy food and drinking more wine (more than I should have had actually).
We were completely L-A-Z-Y yesterday. We got out to meet the brother and his family for lunch then went right back to being lazy until dinner time when we went out for the best pizza in San Antonio. We then went back to his parents house and watched a really great movie called "The Visitor" - none of us had heard of it but we saw it on 'Movies on Demand' and we all agreed on it. It was good. Mom-in-law didn't like the way it ended so I had to come up with an alternative ending for her ... then she felt better! GEEZ - talk about creativity on the spot!
Came back to Austin this morning and went over to mom's house where she had every room decorated from top to bottom in Christmas. I mean there were Santa Clauses and Baby Jesus' all over the place! She made a delicious dinner and coffee and we had a great time together! I love spending the holidays with mom. She's the best to get all Christmassy with. She loves it. I don't have any kids for her to play with but we do our best by snuggling up with my 3 dogs, her crazy (...and I mean CRAZY) cat and our hubbies.
I took LOTS of pictures from all of the above and will post them tomorrow most likely.
Around mid-morning we headed to San Antonio to spend some time with hubby's family. We had a great time there too! We went to his older brother's house for dinner and just hung out eating yummy food and drinking more wine (more than I should have had actually).
We were completely L-A-Z-Y yesterday. We got out to meet the brother and his family for lunch then went right back to being lazy until dinner time when we went out for the best pizza in San Antonio. We then went back to his parents house and watched a really great movie called "The Visitor" - none of us had heard of it but we saw it on 'Movies on Demand' and we all agreed on it. It was good. Mom-in-law didn't like the way it ended so I had to come up with an alternative ending for her ... then she felt better! GEEZ - talk about creativity on the spot!
Came back to Austin this morning and went over to mom's house where she had every room decorated from top to bottom in Christmas. I mean there were Santa Clauses and Baby Jesus' all over the place! She made a delicious dinner and coffee and we had a great time together! I love spending the holidays with mom. She's the best to get all Christmassy with. She loves it. I don't have any kids for her to play with but we do our best by snuggling up with my 3 dogs, her crazy (...and I mean CRAZY) cat and our hubbies.
I took LOTS of pictures from all of the above and will post them tomorrow most likely.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
"She captured the imagination of a generation of men and women with her free spirit and unabashed sensuality..."
Labels: Celebrities, News
Sunday, November 30, 2008
This year Hubby and I packed up the puppies, mom and step-dad then headed to San Antonio to spend Thanksgiving with Hubby's parents, younger brother, sis-in-law, niece and friends of the family.
Good conversation, good food... Here are a few pics!
Good conversation, good food... Here are a few pics!
Labels: Family, Food, Punkin' Heads
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Last weekend I drove to Denton, TX to visit my long time BFF Esther. Our only plan was to do nothing. We just wanted to chill and I wanted to see the lil' ol' town o' Denton. Esther graduated from college there and has moved back.
What an adorable town. I loved it!
Here are some of the pictures I snapped around town...and some of Esther being Fabulous!
Enjoy!
What an adorable town. I loved it!
Here are some of the pictures I snapped around town...and some of Esther being Fabulous!
Enjoy!
Labels: Friends, Photography
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
So my job has a parking garage. 1/2 of Level 2 and all of Level 3 is for employee parking - not assigned. So in my first week and a half I have been parking in the same cozy little spot. It's in a corner ... a wall in front of me and a wall on the passenger's side. I like this for 2 reasons: 1) Since I will always be in the same spot I don't have to use my little key remote to flash the lights or honk the horn to find myself (yes my short term memory is that bad) and 2) Since I have walls on two sides there are less opportunities for door dings. Cool.
Alright, so yesterday I get there just a few minutes later than usual (wet roads, traffic and all). There is some mini-SUV in "my spot" - so I'm all like "WFM, Main?" and then I just pull into the spot next to it. As I pull up to the white wall I see "BITCH!" written in front of me in black sharpie! I can't help but wonder... "Did I take someone else's spot and piss them off in the process?" You'd think at this point I would also say "Oh my! I should find another spot." But anyone who knows me knows that instead I said "I've got your Bitch!"
It probably doesn't help that my car is cute enough to just want to pick up and carry around in your purse. Vanity plates and all. Inside, it's decorated with gummie-flowers and stars. Yep! It's a total "chick car" as Hubby says.
I told Jamie that if I were positive there were no cameras in there I would just take out my pink sharpie from my pink purse and draw flowers around the word "BITCH" - maybe even bedazzle it a bit. Instead, I just got there early again today and got my spot back. I'm curious to see how long this goes on. If it gets really fun I will be sure to post photos!
This reminds me of when I was in jr. high. As we know I was all in love with Donnie and the rest of the New Kids on the Block and so was my best friend Esther. Est and I sat by each other in English - in the back of the room up against a 2nd chalkboard. That was 4th period. Well there was this hairy, fat cow with neck dirt and never-been-brushed hair named Mariah who sat in Esther's seat in 3rd period. Mariah also liked NKOTB and was in love with Jonathan. So she once wrote "Jonathan Loves Mariah" in the board and that started it all. Esther and I (both being bitchie cheerleaders and all) decided to write "No way chick. Jonathan only likes girls who shower" then she wrote back some crap and we came back with "Nice try Heffer! But Jonathan likes girls without black sideburns and 5 o'clock shadows." This went on back and forth the rest of the year. It was 7th grade entertainment at it's best!
Alright, so yesterday I get there just a few minutes later than usual (wet roads, traffic and all). There is some mini-SUV in "my spot" - so I'm all like "WFM, Main?" and then I just pull into the spot next to it. As I pull up to the white wall I see "BITCH!" written in front of me in black sharpie! I can't help but wonder... "Did I take someone else's spot and piss them off in the process?" You'd think at this point I would also say "Oh my! I should find another spot." But anyone who knows me knows that instead I said "I've got your Bitch!"
It probably doesn't help that my car is cute enough to just want to pick up and carry around in your purse. Vanity plates and all. Inside, it's decorated with gummie-flowers and stars. Yep! It's a total "chick car" as Hubby says.
I told Jamie that if I were positive there were no cameras in there I would just take out my pink sharpie from my pink purse and draw flowers around the word "BITCH" - maybe even bedazzle it a bit. Instead, I just got there early again today and got my spot back. I'm curious to see how long this goes on. If it gets really fun I will be sure to post photos!
This reminds me of when I was in jr. high. As we know I was all in love with Donnie and the rest of the New Kids on the Block and so was my best friend Esther. Est and I sat by each other in English - in the back of the room up against a 2nd chalkboard. That was 4th period. Well there was this hairy, fat cow with neck dirt and never-been-brushed hair named Mariah who sat in Esther's seat in 3rd period. Mariah also liked NKOTB and was in love with Jonathan. So she once wrote "Jonathan Loves Mariah" in the board and that started it all. Esther and I (both being bitchie cheerleaders and all) decided to write "No way chick. Jonathan only likes girls who shower" then she wrote back some crap and we came back with "Nice try Heffer! But Jonathan likes girls without black sideburns and 5 o'clock shadows." This went on back and forth the rest of the year. It was 7th grade entertainment at it's best!
Labels: Drama, My Personality, Oopsie, Work, WTF?
Saturday, November 08, 2008
I started back to work and everything is great. I am still getting situated and access to everything but it is so nice to just be back to work and even better that it is at a place familiar to me. It's perfect.
Also this week, I got to talk to my sister and niece in Belgium - yay. That is always a treat. I can't wait until we are all on the same continent again. It will be lovely.
First week of November and already I am starting to hear a little 'jingle bell' every now and then. It's nearing Christmas! I have a feeling it will be great this year... everyone is being (or at least should be) more cautious in terms of gift giving (sometimes it gets a bit ridiculous) ... but I am looking forward to little things like snuggling up in warm and fuzzy PJs while sipping hot cocoa with peppermint sticks and maybe sitting in front of the fire at mom's house while listening to none other than .... you got it ... Brenda Lee! The best Christmas tradition EVER! I can't wait!
Today is a relaxing day. Tomorrow is mom's birthday and we are taking her & David to lunch. I am trying to keep an eye on Miss Bridget because she is having some belly issues. It's been going on for 3 days now. I thought she was better yesterday because she definitely is not lacking energy --- the tail is constantly wagging and she is jumping and running all over the place, but this morning she had the issues again.
I guess that's all for this morning ... maybe something exciting will happen and I will have more to write about later today! HA!
Labels: Family, Punkin' Heads
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Saturday, November 01, 2008
So I was laying down on the couch. I started drinking my coffee and decided to turn on the TV. When I turned it on - there he was. Senator John McCain - live - saying what he says and all with his cutie-pa-tootie wife in the background smiling and nodding but most definitely looking as if she's not listening to a word he's saying (kind of like that glazed over look I have when Hubby starts telling me details of what happened in the stock market that day). Then out of nowhere .... HE BLOWS HIS NOSE! I just about spit my coffee all over me and Bryce-a-Roni!
Holy Shit! It just caught me off guard. That's all.
OK FINE!!!!!!!!!!! Now - in all fairness and to not sound biased I will now post pictures of my HOMEY doing the same thing!
I NEVER want to be in the public eye! EVER!
"I want to bring our troops home, but THEY WILL COME HOME IN VICTORY AND HONOR AND NOT IN DEFEAT!.....BBBBBLLLLLLLLAAAAAAATTTTTTRTTTTTT"
Holy Shit! It just caught me off guard. That's all.
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OK FINE!!!!!!!!!!! Now - in all fairness and to not sound biased I will now post pictures of my HOMEY doing the same thing!
At least he warned us first.
I NEVER want to be in the public eye! EVER!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
YAY! I got a new job! I will be returning to WFM in their corporate office beginning Monday! Goodie! Goodie! Goodie!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
So glad Jamie has more patience than me. In case you do try to watch this...
WARNING: There is a lot of screaming. It's loud. It's 29 minutes long.
Labels: Celebrities, Cool Stuff, Friends, Music, Videos
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Let's see - I was laid off what seems like FOREVER ago. I wasn't blind-sided. I totally saw this coming. Since then, I have gone through an A.D.H.D. Rainbow of emotions and stages. So I decided to document it with clipart!
As of this week, I finally have something hopeful in the way of a job lead. I'm not going to post about it - for fear of jinxing myself, but I will ask that anyone reading this keep their fingers crossed, say a little prayer, send a little happy thought my way, light a candle or whatever you choose... I really want this job. It will be a slow process...I know how this company works as far as recruiting/selecting/hiring for new positions... so until I know what's happening... I will just try to chill and keep my chin up.
"And it goes a little something like this ... HIT IT!"
It didn't take a crystal ball to know this was coming.
That's OK - maybe this is the start to a new beginning. REFRESHED.
I had time to REFLECT.
I delved in to my CREATIVITY.
I READ ... a lot.
I was DETERMINED.
HOPEFUL.
DISAPPOINTED.
FRUSTRATED.
BORED.
NOSTALGIC.
RESTLESS.
and now ... GOING COMPLETELY NUTS.
Some Stats:It didn't take a crystal ball to know this was coming.
That's OK - maybe this is the start to a new beginning. REFRESHED.
I had time to REFLECT.
I delved in to my CREATIVITY.
I READ ... a lot.
I was DETERMINED.
HOPEFUL.
DISAPPOINTED.
FRUSTRATED.
BORED.
NOSTALGIC.
RESTLESS.
and now ... GOING COMPLETELY NUTS.
- # of jobs applied to: 57
- # of interviews: 2 for jobs / 2 informational
- # of job offers: 2
- # of job offers I would actually consider: 0
- # of times I've heard "You should enjoy your time off": 20+
- # of concerts attended: 2
- # of servings of "Easy Mac" consumed: 21
- # of jars of pickled okra consumed: 4
- # of lunch/happy hours attended with friends: 10
- # of out of town trips: 2
- # of photography classes/meetups: 4
- # of massages: 1
- # of pedicures: 2
- # of books read: 3 photography / 7 for pleasure
- # of movies watched in a theater: 2
- # of other friends laid off at the same time/different company: 2
- # of times I have been asked (or Hubby has been asked) if I've found a job yet and wished I had a $1 for each time: countless
- # of times I have felt that I've actually reached the END of the World Wide Web: at least 20
- # of times I thought I was losing my mind: at least 25
- # of times I have considered moving the hell out of this country: 7
- # of times I have said "I could never be a stay-at-home wife": 15 or more
- # of antidepressants consumed: 0
- # of unemployment payments received (they are "swamped and behind due to the hurricanes"): 2
- # of times I've considered stalking the NKOTB Tourbus: at least 5
- # of times my husband has been insensitive towards me: 0
As of this week, I finally have something hopeful in the way of a job lead. I'm not going to post about it - for fear of jinxing myself, but I will ask that anyone reading this keep their fingers crossed, say a little prayer, send a little happy thought my way, light a candle or whatever you choose... I really want this job. It will be a slow process...I know how this company works as far as recruiting/selecting/hiring for new positions... so until I know what's happening... I will just try to chill and keep my chin up.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Oh God ... what's worse?
A. Buying Tampons and running into a cute boy.
B. Buying Condoms and being asked by the sales person if you are old enough to have sex.
C. Buying a New Kids on the Block CD in 2008 as a 31 year old.
A. Buying Tampons and running into a cute boy.
B. Buying Condoms and being asked by the sales person if you are old enough to have sex.
C. Buying a New Kids on the Block CD in 2008 as a 31 year old.
Correct Answer: C
I never go to the mall because I get social anxiety and have slight panic attacks when I see the size 0 teenage girls wearing more makeup than Tammy Faye Bakker - God rest her soul- BUT... thanks to my freakishly long legs... I am limited to a select few stores that carry pants long enough for me. Those stores happen to be located in the malls. (Thanks for that, Dad!)
So, I am talking to Jamie on the way there. We are super excited about the NKOTB concert tomorrow. An unhealthy level of excitement for 30+ year old women regarding the boy-band they loved in the late 80's. She asked if I had the CD yet and said most of the songs on there were "sex related" and sounded 1/3 shocked, 1/3 disapproving and 1/3 aroused. Hmmm, this should be interesting.
So, I go for it!
Salesgirl: "Hi, welcome to (wherever the hell I was) - can I help you find something?"
Me: "No thanks - just browsing."
I walk slowly through POP A-M then innocently turn the corner to POP N section. It's gotta be here somewhere. Then the mall ceiling parted and the light of heaven shone down in front of me. There it is.
I grab it and turn it face down then head over to the Music Accessories section to do a little more "browsing". The sales girl is assisting another customer and the sales boy just finished escorting the delivery man to the back and is now returning. I make my way to the register, place the CD face down on the counter top and pretend to look at the Japanese candy.
Salesboy: "Hi there, are you ready to checkout?"
Me: "Sure."
Salesboy: "Did you find everything OK?" as he turns the CD over.
Me: "Yep." Then the (McCain-like) nervous laugh shows it's ugly self.
Salesboy: laughing "Why are you laughing? Because of your CD choice?"
Me: "Hee-Hee ... Oh what the hell...not any worse than going to see them tomorrow."
Salesboy: "Ohhhh - You're one of those! Where are they going to be?"
Me: "San Antonio"
Salesboy: "Yeah?! (looking at ceiling) Aww man I saw them there like... (trying hard to remember)..."
Me: "Umm yeah. So did I."
Salesboy then starts talking about their latest single and how it's doing well, they play the video in the store and it's pretty good, club-like, etc. Trying to make me feel better obviously.
I walk out and can feel the heat in my face. I decided to grab a Pumpkin Spiced Latte on the way out and I am grinning like the Cheshire Cat the entire time I am waiting for my drink ("You forgot the whipped cream, chick.") and the whole ride home while listening to the first track on the CD called "Click, Click, Click" which just happens to be about taking (mental) pictures. I think it's a sign.
I'm sure I will have more to write about after the concert.
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Oh man that was tough. I had to go back to the mall because the pants I purchased earlier this week still had the plastic theft-proof thingamajig on the pants leg. I figured since I was at the mall I would pop into the music store and get the brand new NKOTB cd.I never go to the mall because I get social anxiety and have slight panic attacks when I see the size 0 teenage girls wearing more makeup than Tammy Faye Bakker - God rest her soul- BUT... thanks to my freakishly long legs... I am limited to a select few stores that carry pants long enough for me. Those stores happen to be located in the malls. (Thanks for that, Dad!)
So, I am talking to Jamie on the way there. We are super excited about the NKOTB concert tomorrow. An unhealthy level of excitement for 30+ year old women regarding the boy-band they loved in the late 80's. She asked if I had the CD yet and said most of the songs on there were "sex related" and sounded 1/3 shocked, 1/3 disapproving and 1/3 aroused. Hmmm, this should be interesting.
So, I go for it!
Salesgirl: "Hi, welcome to (wherever the hell I was) - can I help you find something?"
Me: "No thanks - just browsing."
I walk slowly through POP A-M then innocently turn the corner to POP N section. It's gotta be here somewhere. Then the mall ceiling parted and the light of heaven shone down in front of me. There it is.
I grab it and turn it face down then head over to the Music Accessories section to do a little more "browsing". The sales girl is assisting another customer and the sales boy just finished escorting the delivery man to the back and is now returning. I make my way to the register, place the CD face down on the counter top and pretend to look at the Japanese candy.
Salesboy: "Hi there, are you ready to checkout?"
Me: "Sure."
Salesboy: "Did you find everything OK?" as he turns the CD over.
Me: "Yep." Then the (McCain-like) nervous laugh shows it's ugly self.
Salesboy: laughing "Why are you laughing? Because of your CD choice?"
Me: "Hee-Hee ... Oh what the hell...not any worse than going to see them tomorrow."
Salesboy: "Ohhhh - You're one of those! Where are they going to be?"
Me: "San Antonio"
Salesboy: "Yeah?! (looking at ceiling) Aww man I saw them there like... (trying hard to remember)..."
Me: "Umm yeah. So did I."
Salesboy then starts talking about their latest single and how it's doing well, they play the video in the store and it's pretty good, club-like, etc. Trying to make me feel better obviously.
I walk out and can feel the heat in my face. I decided to grab a Pumpkin Spiced Latte on the way out and I am grinning like the Cheshire Cat the entire time I am waiting for my drink ("You forgot the whipped cream, chick.") and the whole ride home while listening to the first track on the CD called "Click, Click, Click" which just happens to be about taking (mental) pictures. I think it's a sign.
I'm sure I will have more to write about after the concert.
Monday, October 13, 2008
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - A 19-year-old Asheville teenager said she legally changed her name to CutoutDissection.com to protest animal dissections in schools.
The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that Asheville High graduate Jennifer Thornburg now wants to be called Cutout. Her new legal name is the Web address for an anti-dissection page of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' site.
The teenager said she began opposing dissections in middle school, after a class assignment to dissect a chicken wing made her uncomfortable. She helped create a policy at her high school that allows students who object to dissections to complete an alternative assignment.
She is now an intern for PETA. She said most of her family members still call her Jennifer.
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I'm all for dissection being optional, but to change your name?
Labels: Drama, My Opinions, WTF?