What am I supposed to do when I walk past someone on the sidewalk/footpath? Have you ever had that moment when you saw someone walking the opposite way you were going from a really far away distance? It's terrible. Where are you supposed to look when you know you are both going to eventually meet? I try looking to my right but there is only a boring house which he will know I am not interested in. I look to my left which if I am lucky has some interesting car situation going on, but more than likely does not. I try looking at him/her/them but then I feel like I am looking for a fight. I try the ground but that says "I am weak and vulnerable" and I am NOT. This person must realize that I could pose a severe threat to his life, and looking at the ground while he passes me is not going to help convey that thought. So where do I look? My innate sense of curiosity tells me to look at the person as he passes because I want to know what he looks like and judge them/what sort of threat he poses. So what is normally done in this situation?


Today I started to giggle right in the middle of passing someone because I was so awkward and then I felt weird just laughing to myself down the street. Then on my way home I passed several boys who eventually made really awkward noises and I was really close to threatening their lives, but I refrained. What's a girl to do? Honestly...


A little lot bit drunk..........

Day Drinking!

Kitchen's a mess, my room's a disaster but I am currently downloading the rental of Harry Potter 7 part 2 and going to get a bottle of wine to go with it. I have to say I am pretty excited. On the bright side, I ran today for the first time in ages and my GOSH I miss it! Can't wait to start a regular routine. (I will...)






Anyway. While trying to decide whether or not to go get wine I thought, "what would Lindsay Bluth do?"


YAY!

Turkey Panic

Well, last night I had a really great time in Sydney. I went on my first ever party bus. It's basically an old bus with gaudy lights flashing, a DJ, and like 100 drunk people stuffed inside. It took us from pub to pub for 5 hours. Such a fun time! I met a lot of really wonderful people and almost accidentally participated in a Kama Sutra  positions contest at one of the bars.


This week is Thanksgiving and I'm quite bummed I won't be home to drink and eat and be merry with the fam. I adore this holiday because my entire alcoholic and food fanatic family pulls out all the stops for Turkey Day and it's always a good time. Almost as good as Christmas when my cousins and aunt try to get too drunk to leave the house and end up passing out to the sweet sounds of Christmas carols, Gramps being surly about something, Jay and I causing trouble, and a certain uncle being pervy.


Anyway, I was really looking forward to cooking something for the Extrems but as it is, I am scared that if I tried I will not only botch the entire meal but also have panic attacks over whether the meat is cooked, not cooked enough, or overcooked. Instead, I may end up making a tiny T Day dinner for myself because if I poison myself I won't care as much. Is it rude to not share something that may end up delicious and wonderful or, alternatively, may put them into the hospital if I screw it up? I realize that there are meat thermometers to avoid situations like this but I believe my anxiety is way past the help of any thermometer. Not to mention that I'm pretty sure Karen already thinks I'm a scary cook. For the record: packaged microwave rice doesn't exactly work the same as uncooked rice when you throw it into a sauce.

I sort of want to do a drunken post so maybe that can be my next goal! I know that alcohol and internet/social networking never mix but I think in this case....


Remember: Irish accents are dangerous.

I'll Open a Movie Theater

Okay, I have just returned from what may be the best movie experience I have ever had. I got to see Breaking Dawn a day earlier than the US and that just makes me happy. I feel so special. I bought my ticket a couple days ago for the 10.30 am showing. I didn't realize it at the time but I had bought a "gold class" ticket. Apparently, Gold Class has only about 25 chairs, all large, comfy Lazy Boys, a table per every two loungers and a bar/restaurant as you enter. You order what you want (one mimosa and popcorn, thank you) and they deliver it whenever you want. Beginning, halfway through, whatever. IT'S BRILLIANT. I have decided that I will open one of these wherever I live. It is my calling in life. I was so happy I could hardly stand it and the movie hadn't even started yet. 

Now, the movie. The acting was completely superior to that of the previous movies. I am so astonished. Kristen Stewart SMILED! And it was great! All of it was great! Each character's emotions, the wedding, reception, honeymoon, birth. Uh. I was so pleased. I am just too happy! I will probably go see it again tomorrow or something. You know me, this is not abnormal. And until then I may just watch the other Twilight movies....

Actually, I will more than likely  be stuck in my book The Hunger Games. It is so wonderful and so exciting that I am surprised I was able to put it down long enough to type this. If you haven't read it, do it, and if I don't convince you, let the kick ass movie trailer do it. There is no way that movie will be less than fantastic. It is funny though, I have the UK version of the book and things are jumping out at me that the US version didn't have. Every measurement is set in the metric system. They have turned phrases so instead of "Let's not pretend..." they say "Don't let's pretend..." It's just a very interesting way to read a book. I think I will have to try it with Harry Potter.

While I am on my obsessions, I have to talk about Pinterest. It's the neatest thing. It's like a series of bulletin boards of your favorite things. Everything from favorite youtube videos to DIY projects to fashion. Whatever your little hear desires. And you can look at your friends' posts and either judge them for their terrible fashion sense or repin something of theirs and pretend it was your idea. Pretty spectacular website. 

Okay, now that I have caught up on the trivial stuff, I am off to play then very soon I will post something much more entertaining. Day to day life has not been hysterical recently, but I will make it funny. Don't you worry. 

And remember: A day without alcohol is no day at all!

happy november!

Well, hello! 


So the Halloween cruise was a success. Tons of people, albeit backpackers, but was still fun. I met an Irish fellow which you can be sure made my day. The thing is, I met him first on the bus because he commented on my costume. I probably looked pretty skanky seeing as how I had a on a trench coat and fishnet "nurse" stockings and heels. Probably looked like I was headed to a job, and I do believe I got judged by everyone as I went in Target to buy my bus ticket. :/ 
He observed that I must be celebrating Halloween and that he was going on a cruise but was waiting til he got to his friend's house to change. Now, why didn't I think of that? Honestly. I felt like an idiot for 15 minutes waiting on the bus after I had to endure stares from the ancient, the young, and the judgmental. I felt so much better when I got to the boat with all my other costumed peeps. Did I mention that Aussies don't really celebrate Halloween?


After the cruise I did meet a guy who later told me that he wished unkle cracker's "follow me" would come true for me. Ah. I debated about whether or not to share this on the internet, but it's too priceless and if you insist on making me hear things like that I have no problem with showing your ridiculousness to the world. Not to mention, that dumb song was stuck in my head the rest of the day which just really irritated me. And now it is probably stuck in your head and that thought makes me smile. HAHA!


I think I am getting sick. It is quite annoying because I don't usually get sick and I blame the youts. They tend to be dirty, despite my cleaning efforts, and everyone is reluctant to feed medicine to them. So...we endure. So...Steph gets sick, too. It's okay and not that bad, just irritating. Although now I have a great reason to stay home and watch crap TV and read my books. 


Tonight I am going to make them chicken alfredo so lets all say a prayer for that one. I am not too hopeful, but just maybe, with Jesus on my side...


I can tell my blogs have been getting a bit more boring, but here is a glimpse of what has been keeping me busy:

Bella's dress was about three sizes too big for her so we had it tied up in the back. She was pretty precious, but honestly...have you seen cuter witches and fairies?!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween and enjoy your November! Happy Birthday to Bobbie!


And remember: unkle cracker rarely makes good music.

Music, mostly

Hey guys!


How's everything going? Tomorrow in honor of Halloween some friends and I are going on a Halloween cruise around the Harbour. I am so excited! It's a costume required party so I will be going shopping today for some fun outfits! Really can't wait to have some great stories about lame guys to report. Let's all hope for at least one with a cool guy, please?


I just want everyone to know that I found Satan's spawn in my room hanging from my curtain rod in the corner of my room. I took a picture to prove it. The good news is he is dead which is why he's curled into a tiny satanic ball. Hey- what kind of spider is best? The dead kind!! I know it's hard to tell but the zoom was on because I was not going near it. 

Well, nothing much to report because ever since Kelly's and Coldplay's new albums came out I have been locked in my room obsessing. If you don't have them, get them. Also, Tony Bennett's Duets II album came out as well and that looks like a beautiful album. There are so many great people on that one. I haven't even heard it but I am recommending it. Beren got me turned on to Ellie Goulding so if you want some fantastic new music, go find something of hers! She reminds me of Sia, who is also quickly becoming a favorite. Go listen to "Breathe Me." You will not regret it.


Has anyone seen the ads for In Time with Justin Timberlake and Cillian Murphey (Cori!!)? I can't decide if it is going to be really cool or really awful. If y'all have already seen this let me know before I go and spend 18 bucks on a crap movie.


I'm going to dye my hair this weekend. I will post pictures once it's done! Woo! Ok, I am off since I have close to nothing to say.


Remember: Day drinking is fun but it is less fatty and more efficient if you just replace a meal with alcohol.

I'm a Tourist

Hola amigos!

Today I went on a bus tour and despite Karen's suggestion of sunscreen I got a little burned from  being on top of the bus all day. Still, it was AMAZING and Sydney is a bit cooler than I had given it credit for in the beginning. Here is the place in The Matix where Neo sees the Girl in the Red Dress and almost gets shot. Martin Place:

Well, there are some old  buildings shoved in the CBD (Central Business District) that adds a lot to the atmosphere in the city. Among other pictures taken is a really  bad ass sprial water fountain you can play in and, most importantly, my lunch of crab bruschetta. Oh yum. I also want to add a picture of Bella that I love because when we put piggies in her hair she looks like Boo from Monster, INC.




Too cute. And if you haven't seen Boo, here she is: http://tinyurl.com/44366qu

Other things...Oh! I was playing Pictionary (sort of) with Taylor and let me just ask, has anyone tried drawing a TV in the 21st century? I mean generally a box with antennae would be fine but she has no idea what that is. Now, TVS are just squares with no fun features. No buttons on the side, no giant speaker. Nothing. It makes Pictionary very difficult with the younger generation, and I resent that. Also along those lines (ish) is a quote I heard: If she/he has never used dial up, she/he is too young for you. HA! That's pretty funny and SO true! So glad we have moved past that. I guess we have Steve Jobs to thank for that too. Or is it Al Gore? Anyway. I do have more to say but I must go pick up the little ones. I hope everyone is doing well!


Remember: Kelly Clarkson's new album is coming out Oct. 24 and will replace Breakaway as her best album yet. So buy it.