Ok I'm not really sure where to start. I think the best word to describe my emotion right now is complete frustration. I can't believe I let myself fall into the Twilight trap but I have. Even though all of my friends have been telling me forever now to read the book and watch the movie, I resisted for quite a while because I was pretty sure I wouldn't see the light of day for a while if I gave in. Unfortunately, however, I finally broke down and bought the book last night at Target. I had put myself on a waiting list at the public library 2 weeks ago for the book (at #62 in line) and still hadn't been contacted. But who can blame me...it was cheap, and I was at Target...the place where my paychecks go to die.
So what should have been an enjoyable Saturday evening with the boyfriend turned into "Just the first chapter", then "Well, I'll quit reading when you quit playing xbox", and then "Oh hell, its too late now, just leave me alone!" At 3am I made myself go to bed, but it had just begun. Instead of spending my Sunday cleaning house, car, and laundry like I had promised myself I would, I finished the book. This should have been a good thing except for the fact that that trickster Stephanie Meyer put a "sneak preview" at the end: the first chapter to the second book. Against my good judgement I read it and now I'm pretty sure I will have buy the second book tomorrow. $#*%
To finish off my day, I rented the movie. I couldn't help myself at this point. But here is where I make my whole point and get to the reason why I'm so frustrated: Why can't movies EVER be like the book??!?!?! I will just never understand why they cant just take the book, and make the movie be like it! I mean its not like they have to come up with all new ideas, or a new script...they have it right there in front of them...the hardest part of making the movie is already done. I just don't buy the argument that if they made the movie just like the book it would be too long. I have a scary obsession brewing here, and I'm not even one of those crazy tweens who would probably pee in their big girl panties if Robert Pattinson looked at them broodingly. Who cares if the movie is 7 hours long!?! Not me! Not the real fans!
Rant over.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
SXSW
I finally made it to some South by Southwest events! If you're not familiar with SxSW its basically this big music festival that is held here in Austin every year that people from all over the country come here to see. Obviously the events can get pretty pricey so I didn't purchase one of the all-access passes, but they always do some free shows and I finally got out to some of them. Saturday we went to an outdoor concert in Zilker Park and we saw a pretty cool show featuring Fastball (pretty old school), Beach House, The Cannabanoids featuring Erykah Badu, and Explosions in the Sky. It was great weather to be out, and they ended the show with a fabulous fireworks show behind the stage area over the lake! It was seriously the best fireworks show I have ever seen....way better than that crap they put on at Lindsey Park in Tyler. 
Today we went to a guitar expo event - also free - and checked out all kinds of awesome super expensive guitars that I will never own. We did, however, score some really cool original band artwork posters from a poster show of some good bands...(Okkervil River, Spoon, Joan of Arc, and TV on the Radio). AND we are about to go see I Love You, Man, so hopefully that doesn't suck. It has been a really great weekend and now I'm sad that its almost Monday :( Boo real work.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Bubble Spinner
Its pretty sad that this is all I have to report of my life lately:
http://www.addictinggames.com/bubblespinner
It has consumed me.
http://www.addictinggames.com/bubblespinner
It has consumed me.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Name Game
Rules: It's harder than it looks! Copy to your own note, erase my answers, enter yours, and randomly tag 10 people (including me). Funny!
1. YOUR REAL NAME: Sarah Elizabeth Davis
2. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME (father and mother's middle names): Wayne Erwin (even though mom doesn't really have a middle name)
3. NASCAR NAME (first name of your mother's dad, father's dad): Billie Billie (hahaha so weird)
4. STAR WARS NAME (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name): Davsa
5. DETECTIVE NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Green Cheetah
6. SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, town where you were born): Elizabeth Lufkin (same as you Paige)
7. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd fav color, fav drink, add "THE" to the beginning): The Blue Margarita
8. FLY NAME (first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name): Sada
9. STREET NAME (fav ice cream flavor, fav cookie): Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brown Sugar Drop (what a mouthful...literally)
10. ROCK STAR NAME (pet's name and street where you live): Odie Tallwood
11. PORN NAME (1st pet, street you grew up on): Lola McKenzie (That's a good one!)
12. YOUR GANGSTA NAME (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle): Sarizzle
13. YOUR GOTH NAME (black, and the name of one of your pets): Black Squishy (I chose the fish's name because it was the funniest)
14. STRIPPER NAME (name of your fav perfume/cologne, fav candy): Very Sexy Reeses
1. YOUR REAL NAME: Sarah Elizabeth Davis
2. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME (father and mother's middle names): Wayne Erwin (even though mom doesn't really have a middle name)
3. NASCAR NAME (first name of your mother's dad, father's dad): Billie Billie (hahaha so weird)
4. STAR WARS NAME (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name): Davsa
5. DETECTIVE NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Green Cheetah
6. SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, town where you were born): Elizabeth Lufkin (same as you Paige)
7. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd fav color, fav drink, add "THE" to the beginning): The Blue Margarita
8. FLY NAME (first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name): Sada
9. STREET NAME (fav ice cream flavor, fav cookie): Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brown Sugar Drop (what a mouthful...literally)
10. ROCK STAR NAME (pet's name and street where you live): Odie Tallwood
11. PORN NAME (1st pet, street you grew up on): Lola McKenzie (That's a good one!)
12. YOUR GANGSTA NAME (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle): Sarizzle
13. YOUR GOTH NAME (black, and the name of one of your pets): Black Squishy (I chose the fish's name because it was the funniest)
14. STRIPPER NAME (name of your fav perfume/cologne, fav candy): Very Sexy Reeses
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
"The Train"
I've been away for quite some time due to 55 hr work weeks but I did want to play this game:
RULES:
A. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.
B. For each question, press the 'next' button to get your answer.
C. You must write this song down, no matter how silly it sounds!
D. Tag.... your turn!
1. If someone asks if you are okay, you say:
Apres Moi – Regina Spektor
2. How would you describe yourself?
Tiny Dancer – Elton John ( I like it )
3. What do you like in a guy/girl?
Fast Car- Tracy Chapman
4.How do you feel today?
Closure - Chevelle
5. What is your life's purpose?
Cookie Jar – Jack Johnson (my hand is always in one??)
6. What's your motto?
If Winter Ends – Bright Eyes
7. What do your friends think of you?
Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley
8. What do your parents think of you?
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley (lets hope so)
9. What do you think about very often?
So sorry, it’s over – Blink 182
10. What is 2+2?
Cruel Summer – Ace of Base (who knows)
11. What do you think of your best friend?
I could write a book – Miles Davis ( and I could)
12. What is your life story?
Home – The Foo Fighters ( good song)
13. What do you want to be when you grow up?
People are Strange – The Doors
14. What do you think when you see the person you like?
Delicate – Damien Rice
15. What will you dance to at your wedding?
Snap Ya Fingers – Lil Jon (we'll see lol )
16. What song will they play at your funeral?
I tried – Matt Costa
17. What is your hobby/interest?
4th dimensional transition – MGMT ( lol but not really)
18. What is your biggest fear?
When you love someone - Bryan Adams (iiiinteresting)
19. What is your biggest secret?
How can I tell you – Cat Power
20. What do you want right now?
No Regrets – The Von Bondies ( could be)
21. What do you think of your friends?
The Hardest Part - Coldplay
22. What will you post this as?
The Train – The Knux
RULES:
A. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.
B. For each question, press the 'next' button to get your answer.
C. You must write this song down, no matter how silly it sounds!
D. Tag.... your turn!
1. If someone asks if you are okay, you say:
Apres Moi – Regina Spektor
2. How would you describe yourself?
Tiny Dancer – Elton John ( I like it )
3. What do you like in a guy/girl?
Fast Car- Tracy Chapman
4.How do you feel today?
Closure - Chevelle
5. What is your life's purpose?
Cookie Jar – Jack Johnson (my hand is always in one??)
6. What's your motto?
If Winter Ends – Bright Eyes
7. What do your friends think of you?
Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley
8. What do your parents think of you?
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley (lets hope so)
9. What do you think about very often?
So sorry, it’s over – Blink 182
10. What is 2+2?
Cruel Summer – Ace of Base (who knows)
11. What do you think of your best friend?
I could write a book – Miles Davis ( and I could)
12. What is your life story?
Home – The Foo Fighters ( good song)
13. What do you want to be when you grow up?
People are Strange – The Doors
14. What do you think when you see the person you like?
Delicate – Damien Rice
15. What will you dance to at your wedding?
Snap Ya Fingers – Lil Jon (we'll see lol )
16. What song will they play at your funeral?
I tried – Matt Costa
17. What is your hobby/interest?
4th dimensional transition – MGMT ( lol but not really)
18. What is your biggest fear?
When you love someone - Bryan Adams (iiiinteresting)
19. What is your biggest secret?
How can I tell you – Cat Power
20. What do you want right now?
No Regrets – The Von Bondies ( could be)
21. What do you think of your friends?
The Hardest Part - Coldplay
22. What will you post this as?
The Train – The Knux
Monday, February 16, 2009
Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger
One of my favorite tv shows is The Colbert Report with Stephen Colbert. I'm thinking since my only blog friends are my family, you guys will at least know what show this is, if not love it as much as I do. Whatever your political affiliations may be, the guy is just a riot. That being said, if you ever catch an episode you might notice a little segment he does called "Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger"... a little rant and a little rave. I would like to start a little spin off segment of my own, but since I'm not clever enough (or have the time) to think up a name of my own, I'll just stick to his.
Tip of the Hat: This week...its puppies! I feel like every story I hear, every conversation I have, and every picture I see, is PUPPIES....which is fine cause I love puppies! I love puppies so much that I recieve a daily email called the Daily Puppy just to brighten each morning! http://www.dailypuppy.com/ Sign up for free and recieve a dose of adorable before anything else can ruin your day. Earlier this week I watched the AKC / Eukanuba Dog food Dog show. Weird as it sounds, I seriously sat and watched the whole thing. The winner of the herding group was the Corgi, which happens to be my new favorite dog. They are just so stinking cute with their stubby legs. Maybe I feel like I relate to them ;) I think everyone should go out and get a puppy right now because they are made of sugar and love and they make the world go 'round. Do it!
Wag of the finger: Bosses. They suck...end of story. I am only on my 4th job (1st one I consider a "real job") and I have already learned that bosses are generally out of touch, not the best communicators, and down-right weird sometimes. My boss in particular. If only they really knew what was going on with their companies and their employees things would probably go much more smoothly. Ahhh.....if only someone would make me their boss!
Tip of the Hat: This week...its puppies! I feel like every story I hear, every conversation I have, and every picture I see, is PUPPIES....which is fine cause I love puppies! I love puppies so much that I recieve a daily email called the Daily Puppy just to brighten each morning! http://www.dailypuppy.com/ Sign up for free and recieve a dose of adorable before anything else can ruin your day. Earlier this week I watched the AKC / Eukanuba Dog food Dog show. Weird as it sounds, I seriously sat and watched the whole thing. The winner of the herding group was the Corgi, which happens to be my new favorite dog. They are just so stinking cute with their stubby legs. Maybe I feel like I relate to them ;) I think everyone should go out and get a puppy right now because they are made of sugar and love and they make the world go 'round. Do it!
Wag of the finger: Bosses. They suck...end of story. I am only on my 4th job (1st one I consider a "real job") and I have already learned that bosses are generally out of touch, not the best communicators, and down-right weird sometimes. My boss in particular. If only they really knew what was going on with their companies and their employees things would probably go much more smoothly. Ahhh.....if only someone would make me their boss!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Stuffs
A few of you have asked to see more about the boyfriend, so here are a couple of pics we've taken recently. These two were taken the other day at the park...
(Its really a shame that I make this face so often....)
(Its really a shame that I make this face so often....)
This one was taken before we went to this gala event this past weekend. The tickets were $100 a person (ours were free from his work friend) and it was a pretty swanky affair, so I worried about what I was going to wear for days. It felt like a very adult activity to attend a "gala" and I was worried I would look out of place. I envisioned myself wearing a long gown, but apparently they just don't really make those anymore: long is out, short is in. Who knew? Thankfully I was appropriately dressed to not look out of place in my new dress (from ROSS, thank you), and I just added this pic cause I think I looked pretty darn cute! According to my roomate I looked like a present, lol :)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
No Thoughts...
I must not be a very creative writer. I thought I liked to write, but so far I haven't had any brilliant ideas of things to write about. With no husband, no kids, and no social life, I have almost no inspiration for blog posts. Here is a typical day in the life of me:
1. I usually wake up later than I am supposed to. Four days a week I am left to my own devices and conscience to work an 8-5 day, so I usually don't. Since all that is required of me is that I check in with my boss via phone call by 9, I usually don't wake up til after 8. Then I lay in bed for a while contemplating what I might or might not eat for breakfast, and whether or not I should really put on a clean work shirt since I am the only one who will see (or smell) me all day.
2. If I'm at my first site by 9 I'm doing good. I can usually wrap up my "field work" in a few hours, so by lunchtime I'm back at home worrying about my next meal. My days are pretty solitary which is ok for the most part but it does make for pretty lame storytelling. When my roomate tells me about her day, all I've got as a comeback is: "So today, I heard on the radio...." This solitary lifestyle makes everyday things like showering, brushing my hair, and putting on a clean work shirt seem optional. But I don't think I'll reach out for help until I quit brushing my teeth.
3. By now its about 5pm. Here's where I take a mental recap of what will be on tv that night, and talk myself out of going to the gym for the third night in a row even though my marathon is in less than two weeks. Bad idea.
4. Even though I wake up pretty late, I go to sleep pretty early too. I'm usually in bed by 11, and somehow 9 hours of sleep still doesn't feel like enough. Sometimes throughout the week my schedule will vary. I have the occasional date-night, or movie with the roomate or boyfriend, but for the most part I'm pretty predictable, which makes for un-interesting blogs. But hey...If you need to know the latest song by the Killers, when SXSW events are going down in Austin, or any other random radio fact...I'm your girl.
1. I usually wake up later than I am supposed to. Four days a week I am left to my own devices and conscience to work an 8-5 day, so I usually don't. Since all that is required of me is that I check in with my boss via phone call by 9, I usually don't wake up til after 8. Then I lay in bed for a while contemplating what I might or might not eat for breakfast, and whether or not I should really put on a clean work shirt since I am the only one who will see (or smell) me all day.
2. If I'm at my first site by 9 I'm doing good. I can usually wrap up my "field work" in a few hours, so by lunchtime I'm back at home worrying about my next meal. My days are pretty solitary which is ok for the most part but it does make for pretty lame storytelling. When my roomate tells me about her day, all I've got as a comeback is: "So today, I heard on the radio...." This solitary lifestyle makes everyday things like showering, brushing my hair, and putting on a clean work shirt seem optional. But I don't think I'll reach out for help until I quit brushing my teeth.
3. By now its about 5pm. Here's where I take a mental recap of what will be on tv that night, and talk myself out of going to the gym for the third night in a row even though my marathon is in less than two weeks. Bad idea.
4. Even though I wake up pretty late, I go to sleep pretty early too. I'm usually in bed by 11, and somehow 9 hours of sleep still doesn't feel like enough. Sometimes throughout the week my schedule will vary. I have the occasional date-night, or movie with the roomate or boyfriend, but for the most part I'm pretty predictable, which makes for un-interesting blogs. But hey...If you need to know the latest song by the Killers, when SXSW events are going down in Austin, or any other random radio fact...I'm your girl.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Weekend Wars
After more than one complaint about how I've only written one blog so far, I decided to give everyone a little sneak-peek into my very exciting upcoming weekend.
Friday night I have tickets to go see a couple of bands playing at a local place downtown, one of which is Los Campesinos. I don't know much about them or the other performers yet, but the last time I let the boyfriend take me to see some bands I knew nothing about, they were really great! This little downtown adventure will also include a long overdue trip to a local favorite eatery of mine called Best-Wurst...(well I actually made a special trip downtown not too long ago just to get a wurst, but that's beside the point). They make the absolute best wursts (hence the name) in all of Austin, and dare I say, the rest of the world! Come visit me and I will definitely take you there.
If Friday night isn't exciting enough, Saturday night is sure to be a blast!! It's time for Carnaval!!!! Check it out: http://www.sambaparty.com/
Friday night I have tickets to go see a couple of bands playing at a local place downtown, one of which is Los Campesinos. I don't know much about them or the other performers yet, but the last time I let the boyfriend take me to see some bands I knew nothing about, they were really great! This little downtown adventure will also include a long overdue trip to a local favorite eatery of mine called Best-Wurst...(well I actually made a special trip downtown not too long ago just to get a wurst, but that's beside the point). They make the absolute best wursts (hence the name) in all of Austin, and dare I say, the rest of the world! Come visit me and I will definitely take you there.
If Friday night isn't exciting enough, Saturday night is sure to be a blast!! It's time for Carnaval!!!! Check it out: http://www.sambaparty.com/
Carnaval Brasiliero is only the biggest party in Austin every year, and this year will be year 3 for me. With an attendance of about 6,000 people every year, Carnaval is the city's largest display of nudity, samba dancing, body paint and sequins, and live Brazilian music that only comes around once a year!!! If I survive the work week and then the weekend, there will be plenty of pictures to come.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
First, and hopefully not last, blog...
So now I have a blog. I think I used to have one a long time ago before I had anything interesting to say, and whether or not this will be interesting (to me or to you), I thought I would give this a second go. I will very likely need some direction in the blog world, ie: changing backgrounds, uploading pictures, adding people, etc. and so on...so please please...if it looks like I'm don't know what I'm doing with my blog, tell me!
That being said, I would just like to add that I'm not really sure what direction this blog will take. I imagine myself as a Carrie Bradshaw (Sex and the City) kind of writer, turning my daily life experiences into interesting excerpts with a dose of introspection, but this could very well turn into an online rant.
YAY OBAMA!!! :)
Until next time...
That being said, I would just like to add that I'm not really sure what direction this blog will take. I imagine myself as a Carrie Bradshaw (Sex and the City) kind of writer, turning my daily life experiences into interesting excerpts with a dose of introspection, but this could very well turn into an online rant.
YAY OBAMA!!! :)
Until next time...
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