Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Smoking
Cigarettes cover a certain window of time. I realized that, besides nicotine addiction, that is the reason for most of my cigarettes. Right now, the thought process is, "someone will be here by the time I finish this cigarette."
Monday, April 20, 2009
No Explaination Needed
Oh carton of milk, where did you go?
Without any legs, it must have been slow.
We look away, and you're out of our sight!
You're gone, you hid, you've taken flight.
We look in our rooms,and under the table
But you're on the lamb! How were you able?
I know we were sitting, just watching TV,
But we needed you for our coffee and tea.
Now my heart jumps with a small glimpse of blue.
It's hopeless, but still I hope to find you.
Without any legs, it must have been slow.
We look away, and you're out of our sight!
You're gone, you hid, you've taken flight.
We look in our rooms,and under the table
But you're on the lamb! How were you able?
I know we were sitting, just watching TV,
But we needed you for our coffee and tea.
Now my heart jumps with a small glimpse of blue.
It's hopeless, but still I hope to find you.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Coachella
Are people really still paying for Coachella? I just almost fell asleep reading the lineup. Here is a count of the bands I would like to see on each day. I bet they add up to less that 15 in total.
Friday:
Paul McCartney (and seriously, only for the bragging rights).
Morrissey
Berut
the Black Keys?
Saturday:
The Chemical Brothers
TV on the Radio
Atmosphere
Amanda Palmer?
Sunday:
The Cure (okay, that's awesome)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
X
Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Friendly Fires (only because they used to share an apartment with a friend of mine)
Final Count: 13. However, I'm being way too optimistic. I'm sure a ton of those would be simultaneous, so I'd probably end up seeing about 7.2 shows. Here are the bands I would settle for, in no order:
Crystal Castles
The Aggrolites
Leonard Cohen
Los Campesinos!
The Killers
MIA
Junior Boys
Devandra Banhart (who's hard to watch, because I find him irritating)
the Kills
Friday:
Paul McCartney (and seriously, only for the bragging rights).
Morrissey
Berut
the Black Keys?
Saturday:
The Chemical Brothers
TV on the Radio
Atmosphere
Amanda Palmer?
Sunday:
The Cure (okay, that's awesome)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
X
Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Friendly Fires (only because they used to share an apartment with a friend of mine)
Final Count: 13. However, I'm being way too optimistic. I'm sure a ton of those would be simultaneous, so I'd probably end up seeing about 7.2 shows. Here are the bands I would settle for, in no order:
Crystal Castles
The Aggrolites
Leonard Cohen
Los Campesinos!
The Killers
MIA
Junior Boys
Devandra Banhart (who's hard to watch, because I find him irritating)
the Kills
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Some days, the state of the world seems hopeless. Reading the news just makes me want to give up. Pirates, job losses, war, poverty, shootings -- if I didn't have a naturally terrified disposition, maybe these things wouldn't bother me as much. As it is, events like this don't just bother me as concepts, but I am actually afraid of personally becoming a victim. I feel like every hour I'm alive was made for tiptoeing around, trying to avoid the unavoidable. The unavoidable being, it seems, getting shot by a random stranger, who could at this moment be planning my untimely death while I unsuspectingly type this stupid blog.
Contortion
Even though I've lived here since December, I can't let go of that fake promise of comfort and relaxation usually provided by the shower. Why I still look forward to showers, I can't say -- I know what will happen once it begins, but still I hope. Please, please, please, let something change this time. Ridiculously, before I get in, I make sure the water temperature is correct. I feel it with both hands, already undressed, and climb past the curtain. Following a few seconds of comfort, I can sense a change. I don't know whether I feel it or hear it first, but there is a just-noticeable adjustment in the water pressure. What once felt wonderfully powerful, pounding my back now feels as pointless and irritating as getting poked. Fortunately, I've learned enough to GET OUT OF THE LINE OF FIRE once the water pressure goes down. It is impossible to predict whether the water is about to become too hot or too cold, but one of those extremes must be expected. I am subject to the whims and moods of the plumbing in my apartment building; both of which are regular in frequency (every 10-15 seconds), but completely unpredictable in temperament.
Monday, April 13, 2009
What do the last 2 text message in your inbox say?
They're actually a bit too personal to write on here. Weird, eh?
Who was the last person to smoke a cigarette in your presence?
Laurita.
Do you care for the last person you kissed?
Indeed.
What were you doing at midnight last night?
Schleepin'.
Did you purchase anything on iTunes today?
Not a thing.
How old will you be in 15 months?
22.
Have you ever liked someone that treated you badly?
Not romantically.
When was the last time you got flowers,what kind were they?
I think it was on Valentine's Day four years ago. My parents sent me a rose at school.
What are you listening to?
Friends. I'm "watching" it in the background.
Have you ever injected a drug?
Anyone who knows what I'm like around needles can answer this with a resounding "That's hilarious".
Have you ever been in love with two people at once?
Nope. I don't think I've been in love more than once.
Do you sleep with socks on or off?
I really hate anything touching my feet when I'm sleeping. Last night I fell asleep in thigh high socks, though, and those suckers were THICK.
I bet you miss someone right now?
People at home. People who live far away. My parents. Flori. Friends.
Do you think they miss you?
No idea. I bet my parents do, and Flori does too. The others aren't for certain.
What's on your schedule for tomorrow?
American embassy. Smoothie making. Fixing my haircut?
What should you be doing right now?
Going out with Laurita. I just ditched out because I'm too tired.
Is your hair your natural color?
Nope. Hasn't been since I shaved my head.
What's bothering you?
A lot. Money in particular.
Is today special?
It was a beautiful day and a holiday, apparently.
What is the worst subject they teach in school?
Trigonometry was a pointless class. Maybe if Miss Haych hadn't taught it...
Last person you texted?
Flori, almost a week ago. "Hope everything went well, and you didn't have to wait forever. Just went to the doctor and feeling good. I hope you're nicely drugged, and someone is taking care of you." He had just had surgery.
Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months or more?
I've done it before.
Who was the last person you cried in front of?
Flori.
Anything sore on your body?
My throat is a little scratchy.
Olive Garden or Chili's?
I have no idea what Chili's is. Is it Mexican food?
What do you get at Sonic?
I've never even seen a Sonic. Something vegetarian.
Are you in a long distance/military/out of state relationship?
Indeed I am. I live in Berlin, and my boyfriend lives in Baden-Württemberg. Sucks, eh?
Ever loved someone who died in war?
No.
Are you cheating on anybody?
No.
Would you move to another country to be with the one you love?
I think so.
What did you do today?
Got up, made a foamy latte, sat around and watched Friends with Laura. When we left the house, it was to go to the Monday edition of the Mauerpark Flea Market, and sat there with beverages for a couple of hours. Enjoyed the sun.
Are you a forgiving person?
Never been tested.
Are you younger than 21?
I am, actually.
How clean is your room?
Clothes everywhere and unmade bed. The clothes are leftover from when I decided to try on ALL my dresses.
Where will you be this time next week?
Still in Berlin?
Are you happy right now?
Hard to say.
Where will you be in an hour?
I'm on the brink of falling asleep (as it is 10pm, and I am 20 years old), so I'm guessing in bed.
What were you doing at 1AM?
Schleepin'.
Who was the last person you hugged?
Flori.
Is there any emotion you're trying to avoid right now?
Panic.
Do you own a polo shirt?
Yeah. Chris gave it to me before he went back to OK.
Do you straighten your hair?
Don't need to.
Do you have any piercings?
Four in the ears.
What was the first thing you thought about when you woke up?
No idea.
What did you do last night?
Drank a bit, and watched Friends with Laura.
What is the most important part of your life?
I don't know.
What would you rather be doing right now?
Talking to someone.
What did you last cry over?
An email from my mom.
What is your next day off and how are you going to it?
Tomorrow, I guess.
What always makes you feel better when you are upset?
Talking. I rarely do it, though.
Whats the most important thing you look for in a significant other?
Compatibility.
What are you worried about?
So much.
What are you looking forward to most in this week?
Paying my bills. Seriously. I just want it to be over.
They're actually a bit too personal to write on here. Weird, eh?
Who was the last person to smoke a cigarette in your presence?
Laurita.
Do you care for the last person you kissed?
Indeed.
What were you doing at midnight last night?
Schleepin'.
Did you purchase anything on iTunes today?
Not a thing.
How old will you be in 15 months?
22.
Have you ever liked someone that treated you badly?
Not romantically.
When was the last time you got flowers,what kind were they?
I think it was on Valentine's Day four years ago. My parents sent me a rose at school.
What are you listening to?
Friends. I'm "watching" it in the background.
Have you ever injected a drug?
Anyone who knows what I'm like around needles can answer this with a resounding "That's hilarious".
Have you ever been in love with two people at once?
Nope. I don't think I've been in love more than once.
Do you sleep with socks on or off?
I really hate anything touching my feet when I'm sleeping. Last night I fell asleep in thigh high socks, though, and those suckers were THICK.
I bet you miss someone right now?
People at home. People who live far away. My parents. Flori. Friends.
Do you think they miss you?
No idea. I bet my parents do, and Flori does too. The others aren't for certain.
What's on your schedule for tomorrow?
American embassy. Smoothie making. Fixing my haircut?
What should you be doing right now?
Going out with Laurita. I just ditched out because I'm too tired.
Is your hair your natural color?
Nope. Hasn't been since I shaved my head.
What's bothering you?
A lot. Money in particular.
Is today special?
It was a beautiful day and a holiday, apparently.
What is the worst subject they teach in school?
Trigonometry was a pointless class. Maybe if Miss Haych hadn't taught it...
Last person you texted?
Flori, almost a week ago. "Hope everything went well, and you didn't have to wait forever. Just went to the doctor and feeling good. I hope you're nicely drugged, and someone is taking care of you." He had just had surgery.
Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months or more?
I've done it before.
Who was the last person you cried in front of?
Flori.
Anything sore on your body?
My throat is a little scratchy.
Olive Garden or Chili's?
I have no idea what Chili's is. Is it Mexican food?
What do you get at Sonic?
I've never even seen a Sonic. Something vegetarian.
Are you in a long distance/military/out of state relationship?
Indeed I am. I live in Berlin, and my boyfriend lives in Baden-Württemberg. Sucks, eh?
Ever loved someone who died in war?
No.
Are you cheating on anybody?
No.
Would you move to another country to be with the one you love?
I think so.
What did you do today?
Got up, made a foamy latte, sat around and watched Friends with Laura. When we left the house, it was to go to the Monday edition of the Mauerpark Flea Market, and sat there with beverages for a couple of hours. Enjoyed the sun.
Are you a forgiving person?
Never been tested.
Are you younger than 21?
I am, actually.
How clean is your room?
Clothes everywhere and unmade bed. The clothes are leftover from when I decided to try on ALL my dresses.
Where will you be this time next week?
Still in Berlin?
Are you happy right now?
Hard to say.
Where will you be in an hour?
I'm on the brink of falling asleep (as it is 10pm, and I am 20 years old), so I'm guessing in bed.
What were you doing at 1AM?
Schleepin'.
Who was the last person you hugged?
Flori.
Is there any emotion you're trying to avoid right now?
Panic.
Do you own a polo shirt?
Yeah. Chris gave it to me before he went back to OK.
Do you straighten your hair?
Don't need to.
Do you have any piercings?
Four in the ears.
What was the first thing you thought about when you woke up?
No idea.
What did you do last night?
Drank a bit, and watched Friends with Laura.
What is the most important part of your life?
I don't know.
What would you rather be doing right now?
Talking to someone.
What did you last cry over?
An email from my mom.
What is your next day off and how are you going to it?
Tomorrow, I guess.
What always makes you feel better when you are upset?
Talking. I rarely do it, though.
Whats the most important thing you look for in a significant other?
Compatibility.
What are you worried about?
So much.
What are you looking forward to most in this week?
Paying my bills. Seriously. I just want it to be over.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Crank it up!
Well, I feel like ass. Fortunately, as those who know me are aware of, nothing can cheer me up like a delicious smoothie! I went to fetch the ingredients this morning, and found to my horror that the price of strawberries had doubled since I left for Konstanz! I refuse to give in, so I just bought bananas and three different juices, which all blended into an amazing liquid. I just finished it, and want more -- sadly, there is no more ice. Bummer.
I'm going to the Turkish Market later, and plan on buying a kilo of strawberries, then freezing most of them. Maybe some other fruits too? I'll let the force guide me, I suppose.
I'm going to the Turkish Market later, and plan on buying a kilo of strawberries, then freezing most of them. Maybe some other fruits too? I'll let the force guide me, I suppose.
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