I finished the new Harry Potter book today and I'm so sad it's the last. Not because I think Harry's story should go on, it's just nice to fall in love with characters, especially series characters. The book had me tearing up in spots and I think Rowling does a really good job with suspense novels. I hope she writes other books and sticks to the same sort of mystery genre. But I don't think all of her books should be about a magical world. I hope she does something either in a totally different world or in the "real world."
My new job is going well... I have to go to the office tomorrow and then not so much after that, which is good. But I have a lot of work to do this week, especially since I'm going to Cedar Point on Thursday. I'll be working all day Tuesday and Wednesday and probably some on Friday too.
We move in less than a month and I'm starting to get really frazzled about that. I just really need to know when, exactly, we can start moving again and I don't really want to do it all in one day. I need to clean this apartment, when it's empty, and I want to clean the new apartment, when it's empty. So hopefully we can start moving on the 10th (we need to be out of SC by the 15th).
I'm feeling really sick again, which just sucks. I've been feeling sick, off and on, for over a week now and it's really getting to me. It's getting to that point where you don't ever remember feeling well and you don't know what feeling well is like anymore.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Cubed: It's clear this has fallen by the wayside
My new job is going really well. I work tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday and then I'm done with training and will very rarely have to go into the office. Which is good considering it's freaking freezing in there.
The Echo... well it's going. I don't know if it's going well. I have a website up for it and I think it's going ok, but I'm worried some people just aren't checking it, aren't interested in reading it, etc. Which is not good because I'm not sending out e-mails anymore. So... we'll see what happens. I think our July issue came out good and there's certainly been enough going on around campus (*cough*Vick, Hall, Fallon*cough*) that I'm not worried about a staff edit topic for August.
As far as everything else... I went to the dentist yesterday and had fillings done. I'm confused a bit though. I brush my teeth a lot, almost obsessively. I don't eat candy, although I do drink soda. I'm a pretty good eater, I like salads a lot, broccoli, love veggies. And my dentist reassures me that my cavities aren't a direct result of say, me, as it is that cavities just happen and that the cavities I'm getting filled now are usually ones kids get. And I'm 22. So it's good my teeth have been so good so long. How many cavities have you all had filled? I have four that are filled on the top that was done last year. Then, yesterday, I had one filling re-done because it was done 5 years ago and needed to be replaced and three more (but only 3 teeth (one tooth needed two)). Then next month, on the other side of my mouth on the bottom I'm getting the same thing. So total, I'll have 12 fillings in my mouth. That seems like an awful lot. And my dentist says that most of them are just surface fillings. A part of me thinks he's just doing this to a. torture me and b. get my insurance money.
At least my fillings match my teeth and I don't look like I have a million dollar mouth.
My cat (um... not Preston who is my "son", but Max, my mother's cat who I found and adopted and mothered until I got Preston) went to the vet today. He's 11 years ago and really old and really really really skinny. Like, I'm talking anorexic only he's not. He eats all the freaking time. He always has been skinny and always has ate a lot. He used to weigh 8 pounds and they weighed him today and he only weighed 6 pounds! They did blood work and he has underactive thyroids. My poor baby... I'm still really upset. So he has special food now and medicine and he has another appt. in 2 weeks to see if he gained anything. So please please keep him in your thoughts because this cat (well any cat) means a lot to me and I know he still has a lot of life in him and he needs to gain weight.
My other cat, who obviously lives with me... he has no problem eating and being fat. He's not really... according to my vet, male cats should be around 12 - 15 pounds. He's 12.5 pounds. He's short, though, which makes him seem fatter (he must get the shortness from me) and he's long-haired which makes him look even fatter!!! He's not all that healthy either because he always has ear issues and his scratching hasn't cleared up although we've been a lot stricter about it lately (see an earlier post for more info). His chin acne is starting to clear up a little... I'm going to buy some acne medicine after we move to the cheaper apartment.
I'll try to update more frequently so I don't always have posts as long as this...
The Echo... well it's going. I don't know if it's going well. I have a website up for it and I think it's going ok, but I'm worried some people just aren't checking it, aren't interested in reading it, etc. Which is not good because I'm not sending out e-mails anymore. So... we'll see what happens. I think our July issue came out good and there's certainly been enough going on around campus (*cough*Vick, Hall, Fallon*cough*) that I'm not worried about a staff edit topic for August.
As far as everything else... I went to the dentist yesterday and had fillings done. I'm confused a bit though. I brush my teeth a lot, almost obsessively. I don't eat candy, although I do drink soda. I'm a pretty good eater, I like salads a lot, broccoli, love veggies. And my dentist reassures me that my cavities aren't a direct result of say, me, as it is that cavities just happen and that the cavities I'm getting filled now are usually ones kids get. And I'm 22. So it's good my teeth have been so good so long. How many cavities have you all had filled? I have four that are filled on the top that was done last year. Then, yesterday, I had one filling re-done because it was done 5 years ago and needed to be replaced and three more (but only 3 teeth (one tooth needed two)). Then next month, on the other side of my mouth on the bottom I'm getting the same thing. So total, I'll have 12 fillings in my mouth. That seems like an awful lot. And my dentist says that most of them are just surface fillings. A part of me thinks he's just doing this to a. torture me and b. get my insurance money.
At least my fillings match my teeth and I don't look like I have a million dollar mouth.
My cat (um... not Preston who is my "son", but Max, my mother's cat who I found and adopted and mothered until I got Preston) went to the vet today. He's 11 years ago and really old and really really really skinny. Like, I'm talking anorexic only he's not. He eats all the freaking time. He always has been skinny and always has ate a lot. He used to weigh 8 pounds and they weighed him today and he only weighed 6 pounds! They did blood work and he has underactive thyroids. My poor baby... I'm still really upset. So he has special food now and medicine and he has another appt. in 2 weeks to see if he gained anything. So please please keep him in your thoughts because this cat (well any cat) means a lot to me and I know he still has a lot of life in him and he needs to gain weight.
My other cat, who obviously lives with me... he has no problem eating and being fat. He's not really... according to my vet, male cats should be around 12 - 15 pounds. He's 12.5 pounds. He's short, though, which makes him seem fatter (he must get the shortness from me) and he's long-haired which makes him look even fatter!!! He's not all that healthy either because he always has ear issues and his scratching hasn't cleared up although we've been a lot stricter about it lately (see an earlier post for more info). His chin acne is starting to clear up a little... I'm going to buy some acne medicine after we move to the cheaper apartment.
I'll try to update more frequently so I don't always have posts as long as this...
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Life Happens: Harry Potter, SYTYCD
So two weeks ago, I had J go pick up HP tickets. I didn't want to go to the midnight screening, because let's face it, I'm not a kid anymore (kid meaning literally 17 and under). I just don't want to stay up until 2:30 a.m. watching a movie and then have to drive home. So, I had him get tickets for a Friday show at 9:45 p.m.
So here's some backstory... because I want this all to make sense. Because I've had issues actually going to class (if I still get A's, why is it necessary) and passing math, J set up a reward schedule for me. If I a D in math, I got dinner. If I get a C, I got dinner and a movie. If I got a B, I got dinner, a movie, and a DVD season. If I got an A, I got dinner, a movie, a DVD season, and a 2 night, 3 day trip to Chicago. I got a C so I get dinner and a movie. So I chose HP to be my movie, Max and Erma's to be my dinner and I wanted them on the same day. I wanted time to go to dinner, and go to HP and not be up until all hours of the night. Additionally, I didn't want to go to dinner at 6, I prefer to eat a bit later, like between 7 and 10. Hence, tickets at 9:45.
Little did I know that the movie actually came out on Tuesday and not Thursday. So I could've been at the movies tonight except I didn't want to take the time to exchange the tickets. So unfortunately, I have to wait until Friday. I'm hoping a bit less people will be there. I know it'll be fairly full, I just hope it won't be packed full. Regardless we have assigned seating and we know we're right in the middle near the top which is good. So far, I'm pleased. And I'm super excited for Friday.
On to SYTYCD (So You Think You Can Dance)... I really think Nigel notices things other ppl doesn't. For example, he just told Danny he needed to give people a reason to pick up the phone and vote for him. I totally agree. I don't like Danny at all. But Anya, she gives me reason to vote (even though I don't). But Danny has no expression, no emotion. It's annoying. Anyway, just wanted to share that.
So here's some backstory... because I want this all to make sense. Because I've had issues actually going to class (if I still get A's, why is it necessary) and passing math, J set up a reward schedule for me. If I a D in math, I got dinner. If I get a C, I got dinner and a movie. If I got a B, I got dinner, a movie, and a DVD season. If I got an A, I got dinner, a movie, a DVD season, and a 2 night, 3 day trip to Chicago. I got a C so I get dinner and a movie. So I chose HP to be my movie, Max and Erma's to be my dinner and I wanted them on the same day. I wanted time to go to dinner, and go to HP and not be up until all hours of the night. Additionally, I didn't want to go to dinner at 6, I prefer to eat a bit later, like between 7 and 10. Hence, tickets at 9:45.
Little did I know that the movie actually came out on Tuesday and not Thursday. So I could've been at the movies tonight except I didn't want to take the time to exchange the tickets. So unfortunately, I have to wait until Friday. I'm hoping a bit less people will be there. I know it'll be fairly full, I just hope it won't be packed full. Regardless we have assigned seating and we know we're right in the middle near the top which is good. So far, I'm pleased. And I'm super excited for Friday.
On to SYTYCD (So You Think You Can Dance)... I really think Nigel notices things other ppl doesn't. For example, he just told Danny he needed to give people a reason to pick up the phone and vote for him. I totally agree. I don't like Danny at all. But Anya, she gives me reason to vote (even though I don't). But Danny has no expression, no emotion. It's annoying. Anyway, just wanted to share that.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
STN: First day on the job
I've found my calling. Or rather... I've always known what my calling was and now I get to make money at it!
I get to edit reports for a corporation from home. How cool is that? $10 bucks an hour to boot... which isn't necessarily amazing since I've made that before, but I think it's pretty awesome. So this fall, not only will I be making there, but also making serious dough at the Echo. I'll be bringing home about $1,500 a month... for doing nothing. I mean, yes I'm doing stuff, but it's like mind numbingly fun easy stuff. And I don't have to really report to anyone. I L.O.V.E. it.
So I just have to complete 36 hours of training this week and next and then I get to work from home. I'm so glad I found this job. I think about ppl who complain about not being able to find a job and I think that's so beyond ridiculous... I always find jobs really quick. I only looked for three months, had a job offer, turned it down, ceased looking (for other reasons - NOT of discouragement, I actually got promoted at the Echo and chose to stay in school). I started looking again, looked for two weeks and got a job. That's not unreasonable.
But anyway, I'm really looking forward to my training and getting it over so I can work in my pjs at home!
I get to edit reports for a corporation from home. How cool is that? $10 bucks an hour to boot... which isn't necessarily amazing since I've made that before, but I think it's pretty awesome. So this fall, not only will I be making there, but also making serious dough at the Echo. I'll be bringing home about $1,500 a month... for doing nothing. I mean, yes I'm doing stuff, but it's like mind numbingly fun easy stuff. And I don't have to really report to anyone. I L.O.V.E. it.
So I just have to complete 36 hours of training this week and next and then I get to work from home. I'm so glad I found this job. I think about ppl who complain about not being able to find a job and I think that's so beyond ridiculous... I always find jobs really quick. I only looked for three months, had a job offer, turned it down, ceased looking (for other reasons - NOT of discouragement, I actually got promoted at the Echo and chose to stay in school). I started looking again, looked for two weeks and got a job. That's not unreasonable.
But anyway, I'm really looking forward to my training and getting it over so I can work in my pjs at home!
Friday, July 6, 2007
Life Happens: Rewind
My week has been so crazy... I'm on my balcony and I'm ready for sleep.
So let's see what has happened this past week...
I received so many e-mails from my advertisements on Craig's List and Facebook for opinions columnists. I'm really happy and am now really excited about the fall semester. I also am getting audited by EMU, which is great because than I can really know what classes I have left. Hopefully, they find I only need 2, which is what I believe I need.
On Tuesday, my mum came and got me and Preston to take us to Birch Run, my hometown. I could've drove us but my windows don't have child safety locks and Preston likes to walk around the car. He has actually opened a window before so I couldn't take the risk. Jason had to stay home and work, so she came and got us. My parents are smokers which above all, bothers me, and secondly, bothers Preston and Jason (who joined us Wed. night). So my brother pitched us his tent in the backyard. It was really really fun. But Preston decided he liked the outdoors and more so, the birds right near the tent. It was kinda hard at times keeping him in the tent, like at night. Wednesday, we had dinner at my grandparents' house. They're tearing down their second house (which is right next door - literally - to the main house) and building a garage. So anyway... we had dinner there. Then that night, Jason came!!! Also on Wed., Preston's collar broke so that severly limited his outdoorsy-ness. But once Jason was there, we let him walk around outside with us and he was really good.
Thursday... Jason went down to help with the demo of the house. I went swimming... we had dinner at my parents'. Later that night, we hung out with some friends. Then today after wakin up, we came back home to Ypsilanti and Jason's at work.
I also found out Tuesday morning that the Echo is putting out a July issue. So tonight, I have to do some work on that and tomorrow... and then Monday morning, I'll be in the office to finish up the paper. Tuesday, I start my new other job.
I'm really excited about all of this stuff... but summer is going by so fast. Before I know it, it's going to be fall, then I'll celebrate my fourth year with Jason and then I'll celebrate my 23rd birthday and then I'll graduate and then it'll be Operation W&H and then it'll be Christmas. Everything is just going right by. First though, I need to get my ass moved. Packing has... not happened in a while and I think I need to try to get back on board with it.
Anyway... I also got my Harry Potter tickets for next Friday. Very excited about that. Hope you all had a great fourth!
So let's see what has happened this past week...
I received so many e-mails from my advertisements on Craig's List and Facebook for opinions columnists. I'm really happy and am now really excited about the fall semester. I also am getting audited by EMU, which is great because than I can really know what classes I have left. Hopefully, they find I only need 2, which is what I believe I need.
On Tuesday, my mum came and got me and Preston to take us to Birch Run, my hometown. I could've drove us but my windows don't have child safety locks and Preston likes to walk around the car. He has actually opened a window before so I couldn't take the risk. Jason had to stay home and work, so she came and got us. My parents are smokers which above all, bothers me, and secondly, bothers Preston and Jason (who joined us Wed. night). So my brother pitched us his tent in the backyard. It was really really fun. But Preston decided he liked the outdoors and more so, the birds right near the tent. It was kinda hard at times keeping him in the tent, like at night. Wednesday, we had dinner at my grandparents' house. They're tearing down their second house (which is right next door - literally - to the main house) and building a garage. So anyway... we had dinner there. Then that night, Jason came!!! Also on Wed., Preston's collar broke so that severly limited his outdoorsy-ness. But once Jason was there, we let him walk around outside with us and he was really good.
Thursday... Jason went down to help with the demo of the house. I went swimming... we had dinner at my parents'. Later that night, we hung out with some friends. Then today after wakin up, we came back home to Ypsilanti and Jason's at work.
I also found out Tuesday morning that the Echo is putting out a July issue. So tonight, I have to do some work on that and tomorrow... and then Monday morning, I'll be in the office to finish up the paper. Tuesday, I start my new other job.
I'm really excited about all of this stuff... but summer is going by so fast. Before I know it, it's going to be fall, then I'll celebrate my fourth year with Jason and then I'll celebrate my 23rd birthday and then I'll graduate and then it'll be Operation W&H and then it'll be Christmas. Everything is just going right by. First though, I need to get my ass moved. Packing has... not happened in a while and I think I need to try to get back on board with it.
Anyway... I also got my Harry Potter tickets for next Friday. Very excited about that. Hope you all had a great fourth!
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Echo: In Need of Opinions Writers
I'm looking for opinions columnists for the fall. Anyone who is going to EMU with six or more undergrad credits and 3 or more grad credits is eligible to work for the Echo. Please contact me by e-mail: jcarlso4@emich.edu to learn more about this great opportunity!!!!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Cubed: Where's my letter dude?
HEEEEEEY kids! Ok, so here's another new type of entry for ya'll. "Cubed" is for entries that have a mixture of entry topics...
So, on Tuesday, I accepted the STN job and I was supposed to receive a formal offer letter by e-mail detailing the arrangements. Never received it. And earlier in the week, on Tuesday or Wednesday, around that same time, I received an e-mail from J from work with pictures that was 9.8 MB, which is half of the allotted space within emich. So I re-sent an e-mail today asking if she had received my previous e-mail, blah blah blah. Hopefully everything is working out ok!
And it's officially the official end of spring semester. All grades are in and drum roll please....
I PASSED ALGEBRA!!! And not even by the skinny skin skin of my chin! So excited. So I sold all my books back today and J got Harry Potter tickets with them! I think that's an effective use of book money.
Venting time... I have no idea if we're doing a summer issue due tomorrow. And frankly, I'm over it. This is honestly too short of notice for everyone. I'm angry....
Tonight, as part of my pre-packing packing, I'm going to look through all of the cupboards and find out which food I can give away, which food I'm going to force J to eat, and which food I can make as meals for the two of us. I want kitchen packing to be as minimal as possible come August so hopefully this will help in that. If anyone has any other tips on packing, please let me know. I've only done it once and frankly, it S-U-C-K-E-D! We did it all in one day and it was hot and too much work. I'm hoping that this time we can do it over the span of a few days.
Alrighty, I'm off to the kitchen. I'm a little scared of what I might find...
So, on Tuesday, I accepted the STN job and I was supposed to receive a formal offer letter by e-mail detailing the arrangements. Never received it. And earlier in the week, on Tuesday or Wednesday, around that same time, I received an e-mail from J from work with pictures that was 9.8 MB, which is half of the allotted space within emich. So I re-sent an e-mail today asking if she had received my previous e-mail, blah blah blah. Hopefully everything is working out ok!
And it's officially the official end of spring semester. All grades are in and drum roll please....
I PASSED ALGEBRA!!! And not even by the skinny skin skin of my chin! So excited. So I sold all my books back today and J got Harry Potter tickets with them! I think that's an effective use of book money.
Venting time... I have no idea if we're doing a summer issue due tomorrow. And frankly, I'm over it. This is honestly too short of notice for everyone. I'm angry....
Tonight, as part of my pre-packing packing, I'm going to look through all of the cupboards and find out which food I can give away, which food I'm going to force J to eat, and which food I can make as meals for the two of us. I want kitchen packing to be as minimal as possible come August so hopefully this will help in that. If anyone has any other tips on packing, please let me know. I've only done it once and frankly, it S-U-C-K-E-D! We did it all in one day and it was hot and too much work. I'm hoping that this time we can do it over the span of a few days.
Alrighty, I'm off to the kitchen. I'm a little scared of what I might find...
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Life Happens: Official end of spring semester
I am so excited spring semester is officially over.
Tomorrow I get to sell my ENG books back, but I'm not selling my algebra book back until I know I passed, which I am 99.99999999% sure I did, but last time I was 99% sure, and we all know how that turned out, so this time... I'm waiting.
I'm just really excited. I did so many errands today and started cleaning up the house. I hate end of semester time because my house is such a reflection of that. It gets so messy! The kitchen was uncookable in. If that makes sense. It does to me. Give me a week before I start making sense again... that usually happens at the end of semester too. My brain needs a rest.
I just can't wait until graduation. Tomorrow, I'm going to take an audit form to Pierce Hall. As far as I know, I have two classes left to take, but the evaluation of degree through my emich is saying I haven't met my poli sci requirements or my phys ed requirements, which is bull honky. One because I met with the head of the poli sci dept. just last week and he confirmed what I actually believed - that I have met my poli sci requirements. And as for my phys ed... I know I have because at Delta College, you have to take a gym class (like actually doing physical work) and an educational class (where I learned how fat and unhealthy I was :)) before you can graduate. Which I did. I have the degree (and it's not a transfer degree) to prove it! So hopefully doing this will help clear up any misconception on my part and on EMU's.
Other than that, I'm kind of at a loss. I start my new job July 10, but after the first two weeks, I'm basically going to be kind of bored again. I have so many books to read and only 6 more movies to watch, but I'm so not in the mood for either.
But two things I am in the mood for:
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Movie and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book!!!
I don't think I'm going to go to the midnight showing, even though J and I usually do. I think we're going to go to a Friday night showing, but the next time we get paid is two weeks from today!!! Which is one day before the movie comes out. So possibly, it may be later depending on if they've sold out! And the book I'm just going to read at B&N because I don't typically buy them until they come out in paperback. I do, however, want the 7 book boxed set in hardcover, but don't have the cash right now. I'm hoping for it as a Christmas gift from my J.
Anyway.... bye!
Tomorrow I get to sell my ENG books back, but I'm not selling my algebra book back until I know I passed, which I am 99.99999999% sure I did, but last time I was 99% sure, and we all know how that turned out, so this time... I'm waiting.
I'm just really excited. I did so many errands today and started cleaning up the house. I hate end of semester time because my house is such a reflection of that. It gets so messy! The kitchen was uncookable in. If that makes sense. It does to me. Give me a week before I start making sense again... that usually happens at the end of semester too. My brain needs a rest.
I just can't wait until graduation. Tomorrow, I'm going to take an audit form to Pierce Hall. As far as I know, I have two classes left to take, but the evaluation of degree through my emich is saying I haven't met my poli sci requirements or my phys ed requirements, which is bull honky. One because I met with the head of the poli sci dept. just last week and he confirmed what I actually believed - that I have met my poli sci requirements. And as for my phys ed... I know I have because at Delta College, you have to take a gym class (like actually doing physical work) and an educational class (where I learned how fat and unhealthy I was :)) before you can graduate. Which I did. I have the degree (and it's not a transfer degree) to prove it! So hopefully doing this will help clear up any misconception on my part and on EMU's.
Other than that, I'm kind of at a loss. I start my new job July 10, but after the first two weeks, I'm basically going to be kind of bored again. I have so many books to read and only 6 more movies to watch, but I'm so not in the mood for either.
But two things I am in the mood for:
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Movie and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book!!!
I don't think I'm going to go to the midnight showing, even though J and I usually do. I think we're going to go to a Friday night showing, but the next time we get paid is two weeks from today!!! Which is one day before the movie comes out. So possibly, it may be later depending on if they've sold out! And the book I'm just going to read at B&N because I don't typically buy them until they come out in paperback. I do, however, want the 7 book boxed set in hardcover, but don't have the cash right now. I'm hoping for it as a Christmas gift from my J.
Anyway.... bye!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Echo: To have or have not...
I'm getting kind of frustrated. I don't know as of yet whether the Echo is having summer issues. It really wouldn't be a pressing subject, but if we do have summer print issues, I have deadlines this Saturday at midnight. And, bless the Edit Board, I need more time than that to get ahold of everyone because most don't respond to my e-mails.
GRR.
I just want to know how to plan my summer...
GRR.
I just want to know how to plan my summer...
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
STN: My new job!!!
For those of you who may be reading this, I started this blog for my ENG class, but am going to try to continue it through the rest of - well at least - my academic career which is until December. After that, I think I can definitely maintain it, but my goal is until at least then!!!
Anyways, in my blog essay, I wrote about how I wanted to expand my topics from more than just "Echo" and "Life Happens" and I have new entry category!!! "STN" which stands for Second to None is my new place of employment!!! This is the job I really really really really wanted. So I get to edit reports through the Internet from my house or the office or wherever and I get PAID to proofread. I LOVE proofreading. It's really therapeutic in a really sick way. So I am soooo excited. I start July 10 which gives me exactly one week off from the Echo before I start this! Once school starts, I'll be juggling school, Echo, and STN but I've done stuff like this before and I'm sure I can do it again.
So this makes Operation W&H sooo kick ass, I cannot wait until December!!!!
Anyways, just wanted to update you all on my job process. Which BTW, I am so glad I don't have to keep job hunting because I still look a little bit like a freak from my sunburn!!!!
Anyways, in my blog essay, I wrote about how I wanted to expand my topics from more than just "Echo" and "Life Happens" and I have new entry category!!! "STN" which stands for Second to None is my new place of employment!!! This is the job I really really really really wanted. So I get to edit reports through the Internet from my house or the office or wherever and I get PAID to proofread. I LOVE proofreading. It's really therapeutic in a really sick way. So I am soooo excited. I start July 10 which gives me exactly one week off from the Echo before I start this! Once school starts, I'll be juggling school, Echo, and STN but I've done stuff like this before and I'm sure I can do it again.
So this makes Operation W&H sooo kick ass, I cannot wait until December!!!!
Anyways, just wanted to update you all on my job process. Which BTW, I am so glad I don't have to keep job hunting because I still look a little bit like a freak from my sunburn!!!!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Life Happens: Sunburn, classes, etc.
So I had my garage sale on Saturday which I think was successful. I sold my computer for a lot less than I ideally wanted to, but it went to someone I know so at least I know it's going to a good home. I tend to get really attached to my stuff, so my computer felt like a huge part of me and I didn't want someone to take it just to take it apart and mess with it. But I didn't have any sunscreen on because I don't have any and didn't have any money to go get some. I knew my arms would get burned, but I didn't think my face would - usually it just gets a little red.
Nope. It burned. Badly. I have blisters all over my face. Now, I just want the week to be over so my face and arms can heal and I can go on with my life without pain.
So... for math, I have to study really hard. My teacher put the test in the testing center for me so I can take it when I can - I've been really busy and sick, and now this sunburn. I think I'm going to take it Wednesday so I'm going to study all day tomorrow.
Today, I'm going to try and finish my ENG class. I have to do all of the wiki work, which quite frankly, I'm completely not interested in. I'm going to do as much as I can make myself and then settle for whatever happens.
In the meantime, I'm trying to avoid mirrors and touching my face...
Nope. It burned. Badly. I have blisters all over my face. Now, I just want the week to be over so my face and arms can heal and I can go on with my life without pain.
So... for math, I have to study really hard. My teacher put the test in the testing center for me so I can take it when I can - I've been really busy and sick, and now this sunburn. I think I'm going to take it Wednesday so I'm going to study all day tomorrow.
Today, I'm going to try and finish my ENG class. I have to do all of the wiki work, which quite frankly, I'm completely not interested in. I'm going to do as much as I can make myself and then settle for whatever happens.
In the meantime, I'm trying to avoid mirrors and touching my face...
Friday, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Life Happens: New look, new day
I got bored of my old blogger look so I switched it up. A bit more summery and personalized I think.
Today was the interview - the "please I want this job" interview. The interview for the job I really really want. I think it went really well and I'll hear next week if I get it. I imagine they're hiring more than one person, so let's keep our fingers crossed!
I found out, literally yesterday, that my apartment complex is having a community wide parking lot sale this weekend!!! The only reason I can even do it is because Jason and I have already stared packing, so thank goodness for that. So anyone who wants to come out, please do. It's at Schooner Cove in Ypsilanti. I'm selling a computer, bookcase, dresser, and some other items that are less expensive like a blender, humidifer, and clothes and stuff. Everything that is electronic is in full working order. In fact, I'm rather sad to sell the computer, but beyond having no space for it in the new place, I also have a laptop. So while it's nice to just have an extra computer, I don't need it, don't want it. But it's great. It's a bit old, but I got upgrades done it less than two years ago. Price tag for that, with monitor, linksys broadband connector, external ethernet modem, and keyboard is $150. Hopefully someone will buy it at that price or make me a good offer!!! We have 7 boxes of stuff we're selling too, like clothes and whatnot. It's free to have the table, so hopefully I just make something.
And of course, my fiance has to work, so he can't be there... but he volunteered me to sell lemonade for Arby's. They're trying to do this catering thing, which is all nice and good, but I don't work there. So why am I doing it? Because he's trying to get promoted. Soon, he'll be salaried. That sounds so good. I don't even care if they make him work 60 hours a week. Which they're not. I think by the "rules" of Arby's, he can't work over 48 as manager...
Anyways, so I'm selling lemonade, $2 a cup, for Arby's. I'm told the cups are rather large and re-usable. If they're not selling well, I'm thinking of offering a free clothing item with a lemonade. But who knows...
So Saturday, from 9-4 I will be out there all by my lonesome. Sigh...
COME BUY STUFF!!!!!!! :)
Today was the interview - the "please I want this job" interview. The interview for the job I really really want. I think it went really well and I'll hear next week if I get it. I imagine they're hiring more than one person, so let's keep our fingers crossed!
I found out, literally yesterday, that my apartment complex is having a community wide parking lot sale this weekend!!! The only reason I can even do it is because Jason and I have already stared packing, so thank goodness for that. So anyone who wants to come out, please do. It's at Schooner Cove in Ypsilanti. I'm selling a computer, bookcase, dresser, and some other items that are less expensive like a blender, humidifer, and clothes and stuff. Everything that is electronic is in full working order. In fact, I'm rather sad to sell the computer, but beyond having no space for it in the new place, I also have a laptop. So while it's nice to just have an extra computer, I don't need it, don't want it. But it's great. It's a bit old, but I got upgrades done it less than two years ago. Price tag for that, with monitor, linksys broadband connector, external ethernet modem, and keyboard is $150. Hopefully someone will buy it at that price or make me a good offer!!! We have 7 boxes of stuff we're selling too, like clothes and whatnot. It's free to have the table, so hopefully I just make something.
And of course, my fiance has to work, so he can't be there... but he volunteered me to sell lemonade for Arby's. They're trying to do this catering thing, which is all nice and good, but I don't work there. So why am I doing it? Because he's trying to get promoted. Soon, he'll be salaried. That sounds so good. I don't even care if they make him work 60 hours a week. Which they're not. I think by the "rules" of Arby's, he can't work over 48 as manager...
Anyways, so I'm selling lemonade, $2 a cup, for Arby's. I'm told the cups are rather large and re-usable. If they're not selling well, I'm thinking of offering a free clothing item with a lemonade. But who knows...
So Saturday, from 9-4 I will be out there all by my lonesome. Sigh...
COME BUY STUFF!!!!!!! :)
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Life Happens: Signed a 1 year lease!
Perrin street was exactly what I expected - small, cheap, and ugly in a lovable way! So Jason and I signed a one year lease! To be honest, I'm really excited. I think this represents a fresh start for all of us... and it's like the dorm I never had. I've always talked about how much I regret never doing the "student" thing - going away to college, having a dorm, etc. But my dreams were always different. I didn't want to party, I wanted a cat, and I wanted Jason. But this is like having the dorm I never had because it's so small! So I'm pretty excited.
The kitchen is like ridiculously small so I guess I won't cook as much... which is kinda just fine with me. Jimmy John's is right down the street as well as a bevy of other restaurants so I'll just eat there!
So we move in mid-August and we've already packed most of our living room. We're figuring stuff out space-wise too. Trying to purge ourselves of junk we really don't need, but want to hang on to. But I boxed up three boxes of clothes I don't want. I have a box of literally crap (stupid stuff) to give to my parents to rummage. I think we're going to use the space under our bed at the apartment for our Christmas stuff (tree, decorations, etc.). I think this is actually going to work.
Tomorrow is my all-important job interview. The one I really want. The one I think I'm pretty much hired for since I am perfect for the job - it's editing, which is part of what I do at the Echo! I'd earn about $650 a month doing the editing from home on my computer and in the fall, I'll earn about $850 a month for copy editing and being opinions editor. Jason makes about $1,100 a month, so all of that is a lot! Considering we're paying (in the fall) $535 for rent including water, internet, cable (over 100 channels!), and having a cat. To give you all a comparison, right now we pay $740 and that includes nothing. We don't even have the internet or cable right now, although we used to when we both made more money at different jobs.
I just can't wait til I get our lives back on track. I can't wait until we have more money!!!
The kitchen is like ridiculously small so I guess I won't cook as much... which is kinda just fine with me. Jimmy John's is right down the street as well as a bevy of other restaurants so I'll just eat there!
So we move in mid-August and we've already packed most of our living room. We're figuring stuff out space-wise too. Trying to purge ourselves of junk we really don't need, but want to hang on to. But I boxed up three boxes of clothes I don't want. I have a box of literally crap (stupid stuff) to give to my parents to rummage. I think we're going to use the space under our bed at the apartment for our Christmas stuff (tree, decorations, etc.). I think this is actually going to work.
Tomorrow is my all-important job interview. The one I really want. The one I think I'm pretty much hired for since I am perfect for the job - it's editing, which is part of what I do at the Echo! I'd earn about $650 a month doing the editing from home on my computer and in the fall, I'll earn about $850 a month for copy editing and being opinions editor. Jason makes about $1,100 a month, so all of that is a lot! Considering we're paying (in the fall) $535 for rent including water, internet, cable (over 100 channels!), and having a cat. To give you all a comparison, right now we pay $740 and that includes nothing. We don't even have the internet or cable right now, although we used to when we both made more money at different jobs.
I just can't wait til I get our lives back on track. I can't wait until we have more money!!!
Monday, June 18, 2007
Life Happens: Good news day!!!
My life was nearly ruined this weekend.... but this day was the best day ever!!! So excited!!!
Well, Saturday night, my darling fiance put his shorts (containing his cell phone, wallet (with credit cards, driver's license, etc.), jump drive) on top of his car and then drove off... with them still on top. He got home from work, got me, and we went right back, but of course they were gone.
Sunday, he went around the all the mall stores dropping off a list of what got stolen and promise of a cash reward for whoever turns it in. I was pretty hopeful since the shorts were lost at 10 p.m. at the mall and no one had used his debit card yet, which had some money in the account, but had checks in the mail for that money. Of course, early this morning, it was discovered over $400 had been "used" from his debit account so not only do we have to deal with THAT, but we don't even have access to our own money!!!!
Maybe you're feeling sorry for me, but let me tell you, I'm almost glad all that happened because the most amazing stuff happened to us today!
First, Best Bank was really cool about the whole thing.
Second, we found out through Verizon Wireless that we're eligible for a free phone! I thought we had to wait until April, but we're eligible now!!! I love new phones :)
Third, I have three interviews lined up over the next two days and one of them is for a job I really really really really want. It's editing reports for a corporation. L.O.V.E.! The Echo is basically on hiatus for July and August, so I need a job, but this job I could also do this fall while I'm in school. Hello wonderful Operation W&H!!! Hello MONEY!
Fourth, while at the bank cashing my wonderful Echo check, Jason finds three pennies on the floor and picks them up. They're right near that cash machine, CoinStar, where you give them your coins and they give you cash for it. Sitting right in the bottom thing were over $4 worth of coins! So we got a Howie Nowie for dinner!
Fifth, the guy from the apartment place called me back and we get to tour it tomorrow. I expressed to him how much I already love it, so I think he's going to not let anyone else take it. I hope so because I really really really really want it.
I'm soooo happy right now. Jason and I already started packing our stuff. I just can't believe all of our good luck. I mean, obviously, something terrible happened, but it's not even unfixable, like say a fractured wrist, or a lost job (which happened to us last summer!!!).
HAPPY DAYS!
Well, Saturday night, my darling fiance put his shorts (containing his cell phone, wallet (with credit cards, driver's license, etc.), jump drive) on top of his car and then drove off... with them still on top. He got home from work, got me, and we went right back, but of course they were gone.
Sunday, he went around the all the mall stores dropping off a list of what got stolen and promise of a cash reward for whoever turns it in. I was pretty hopeful since the shorts were lost at 10 p.m. at the mall and no one had used his debit card yet, which had some money in the account, but had checks in the mail for that money. Of course, early this morning, it was discovered over $400 had been "used" from his debit account so not only do we have to deal with THAT, but we don't even have access to our own money!!!!
Maybe you're feeling sorry for me, but let me tell you, I'm almost glad all that happened because the most amazing stuff happened to us today!
First, Best Bank was really cool about the whole thing.
Second, we found out through Verizon Wireless that we're eligible for a free phone! I thought we had to wait until April, but we're eligible now!!! I love new phones :)
Third, I have three interviews lined up over the next two days and one of them is for a job I really really really really want. It's editing reports for a corporation. L.O.V.E.! The Echo is basically on hiatus for July and August, so I need a job, but this job I could also do this fall while I'm in school. Hello wonderful Operation W&H!!! Hello MONEY!
Fourth, while at the bank cashing my wonderful Echo check, Jason finds three pennies on the floor and picks them up. They're right near that cash machine, CoinStar, where you give them your coins and they give you cash for it. Sitting right in the bottom thing were over $4 worth of coins! So we got a Howie Nowie for dinner!
Fifth, the guy from the apartment place called me back and we get to tour it tomorrow. I expressed to him how much I already love it, so I think he's going to not let anyone else take it. I hope so because I really really really really want it.
I'm soooo happy right now. Jason and I already started packing our stuff. I just can't believe all of our good luck. I mean, obviously, something terrible happened, but it's not even unfixable, like say a fractured wrist, or a lost job (which happened to us last summer!!!).
HAPPY DAYS!
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Life Happens: Marriage, the new place, etc.
Today, Jason and I were out doing errands and decided to try to find the place we might be moving to. It's on Perrin Street, super close to Pray-Harrold and Jimmy John's. I LOVE IT!!!! It's a brick house, so gorgeous with a huge deck out front. I'm in love. I'm going to call Monday five hundred times until I get ahold of somebody to tour the apartment and sign a lease. We decided to go with a one year lease... so maybe I'll be here another year!!!
So last night, an old friend of mine IMed me. We were best friends for a really long time and she's getting married in October. I'm getting invited which I think is appropriate and cool, but I hope my parents or my best friend Amber (who was friends with Traci as well) gets invited! Otherwise, it might be kinda boring... but I looked up Traci's registries and although her family is probably a little bit more well-off than mine, they're not rich, but she registered for actual china! Like $250 teapot china. Like $143 per place setting china.
I was really surprised, but I think maybe he comes from a rich family?
Either way, I would never do that. But then again, I'm content never to be married. I've been with my guy for almost four years and I'm content to keep living in sin like we do - you know, unmarried with a clearly consummated relationship and living together.
In fact, we'll have lived together for two years as of August 15th and have been together for four years as of October 10th. I remember the day I met him like yesterday... I swear, I keep on blinking and entire years are passing before me. I need to stop all that blinking...
I hope, pray, wish we get the apartment at Perrin... wish me luck!
So last night, an old friend of mine IMed me. We were best friends for a really long time and she's getting married in October. I'm getting invited which I think is appropriate and cool, but I hope my parents or my best friend Amber (who was friends with Traci as well) gets invited! Otherwise, it might be kinda boring... but I looked up Traci's registries and although her family is probably a little bit more well-off than mine, they're not rich, but she registered for actual china! Like $250 teapot china. Like $143 per place setting china.
I was really surprised, but I think maybe he comes from a rich family?
Either way, I would never do that. But then again, I'm content never to be married. I've been with my guy for almost four years and I'm content to keep living in sin like we do - you know, unmarried with a clearly consummated relationship and living together.
In fact, we'll have lived together for two years as of August 15th and have been together for four years as of October 10th. I remember the day I met him like yesterday... I swear, I keep on blinking and entire years are passing before me. I need to stop all that blinking...
I hope, pray, wish we get the apartment at Perrin... wish me luck!
Friday, June 15, 2007
Life Happens: Moving, the Point, classes, etc.
So after much consternation... I've decided to move this August. I'm really sad because I really really really like my apartment, but my wallet is saying "I'm empty much too often." Hence, the move.
I'm pretty sure I'm moving to an apartment on Perrin street, which I know is in downtown Ypsi (pepper spray anyone?) and I'm going to try to go see it next week with Jason to make the official decision, but my mind is pretty much set. I'll save $235 a month, but in reality, I'm saving more than that. I don't have real Internet or any cable right now here, and I will there. I pay for my water here and I won't there. So that's like at least a hundred dollars of savings right there. Do I like that it's in downtown? No, but it's only for six months. Well for me, anyway. I graduate in December, God willing, and I've already had a job offer in Montana. I have someone interested in California and hopefully more people will jump on the Jess wagon. I think we'll sign a year lease because the probability of Jason being able to move with me right at that moment is slim. Do we want to be apart? No, but again... that's just the way it's going to have to be.
But in other news...
I get to go to Cedar Point in less than two weeks!!! This is a huge thing because every summer since I was two until the time I was about 15, my family and I went to the Point. It was our family vaca (which is odd cause my parents are loaded, but hey different ppl have different priorities). And from 15 on, I've only went sporadically, but I don't think I've been there since I was... 18? Somewhere around there. It's been at least four years! So me and Jason are going (our first time together) and my mum, dad, brother, cousin and his girlfriend, and I think my brother's "girlfriend" is going too. Apparently, everyone's staying the night at my apartment, which I personally think is not a good idea because I'm just not a fan of everyone staying here, but again... parents are buying our tickets, so I feel I need to give something back.
I kind of wish money didn't dictate my life...
And I hate math. I don't hate English especially since the website I'm making for the class will be so useful to me in the fall. I'm going to use for the opinions section and I think my e-mail box will be very happy about that.
SYTYCD (so you think you can dance) is really good this year. Props to Mia for her awesome choreography but boo to the hot Shane Sparks for his not-so-hot choreography. Can't wait til next week!!!
I'm pretty sure I'm moving to an apartment on Perrin street, which I know is in downtown Ypsi (pepper spray anyone?) and I'm going to try to go see it next week with Jason to make the official decision, but my mind is pretty much set. I'll save $235 a month, but in reality, I'm saving more than that. I don't have real Internet or any cable right now here, and I will there. I pay for my water here and I won't there. So that's like at least a hundred dollars of savings right there. Do I like that it's in downtown? No, but it's only for six months. Well for me, anyway. I graduate in December, God willing, and I've already had a job offer in Montana. I have someone interested in California and hopefully more people will jump on the Jess wagon. I think we'll sign a year lease because the probability of Jason being able to move with me right at that moment is slim. Do we want to be apart? No, but again... that's just the way it's going to have to be.
But in other news...
I get to go to Cedar Point in less than two weeks!!! This is a huge thing because every summer since I was two until the time I was about 15, my family and I went to the Point. It was our family vaca (which is odd cause my parents are loaded, but hey different ppl have different priorities). And from 15 on, I've only went sporadically, but I don't think I've been there since I was... 18? Somewhere around there. It's been at least four years! So me and Jason are going (our first time together) and my mum, dad, brother, cousin and his girlfriend, and I think my brother's "girlfriend" is going too. Apparently, everyone's staying the night at my apartment, which I personally think is not a good idea because I'm just not a fan of everyone staying here, but again... parents are buying our tickets, so I feel I need to give something back.
I kind of wish money didn't dictate my life...
And I hate math. I don't hate English especially since the website I'm making for the class will be so useful to me in the fall. I'm going to use for the opinions section and I think my e-mail box will be very happy about that.
SYTYCD (so you think you can dance) is really good this year. Props to Mia for her awesome choreography but boo to the hot Shane Sparks for his not-so-hot choreography. Can't wait til next week!!!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Echo: Crime column
While I don't mind defending my work and opinion, I have to say... I think people have missed my point. In my column "Crime: too common to ignore" which was in the June 5th issue, the point was that it doesn't matter (for being safe) if anyone knows about a specific murder, rape, crime that occurred near their home, where they work, their school, etc.
The point: there are a million crimes that happen every day. Hundreds just in Ypsilanti. While I believe that we should know if a crime does happen as soon as other people know (ie. the police), we shouldn't be more cautious as a result. We should be cautious all of the time, regardless.
I'm starting to understand, albeit unwillingly, that people believe crime doesn't happen. How they can believe this, I don't know. It's hard for me to fall asleep at night knowing that people think the world is safe. I pray for their safety because I'm scared they'll die as a result of trusting they are invincible and that nothing will ever happen to them.
I beg everyone in Ypsilanti and particularly around the Eastern Michigan University area to understand that no one is safe. We're all suscepitible to being victimized. Please, please be careful.
The point: there are a million crimes that happen every day. Hundreds just in Ypsilanti. While I believe that we should know if a crime does happen as soon as other people know (ie. the police), we shouldn't be more cautious as a result. We should be cautious all of the time, regardless.
I'm starting to understand, albeit unwillingly, that people believe crime doesn't happen. How they can believe this, I don't know. It's hard for me to fall asleep at night knowing that people think the world is safe. I pray for their safety because I'm scared they'll die as a result of trusting they are invincible and that nothing will ever happen to them.
I beg everyone in Ypsilanti and particularly around the Eastern Michigan University area to understand that no one is safe. We're all suscepitible to being victimized. Please, please be careful.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Echo: Corrupt administration
Well just when things on campus seemed to be dying down, the drama starts again.
Butzel Long revealed their long awaited report today and I must say, for as much drama as I could have imagined, I was nowhere as close as to the real drama that's actually out there.
An incident report shredded? C'mon EMU. If you're going to be corrupt, don't get caught. This is the second consecutive corrupt president EMU has seen. When are we going to smarten up?
I don't personally know Jim Vick, so excuse me to all those Vick lovers out there, but I don't care who said what to whom. An incident report was SHREDDED. As far as my thoughts go, the whole admin should be fired. Fallon, Vick, Hall... they all weren't doing their job.
Fallon didn't have enough info to know the death was a murder. Well that doesn't seem like he's doing his job then.
Vick had an incident report shredded. Sounds like he's not doing his job.
Hall denies telling Vick to shred the report, yet from day one, she still knew the death wasn't innocent, yet failed to comply with the Clery Act. Sounds like she's not doing her job.
A lot of people blame the Echo for bringing to light the fact that the Clery Act exists. Why are you mad at us? We're trying to help EMU be a better place, be responsible for its actions. It's not our fault that the admin isn't doing their job. We didn't tell them not to follow the Clery Act. They did it. In fact, after we brought that all up, they could've retracted, fixed the "no foul play" statement and admitted to their wrongdoings. But they still played dumb.
I know we're all looking for someone to blame, trust me, I get that. Maybe the Echo shouldn't be so quick as to find people's shortcomings. But that's the newspaper business. Maybe the admin shouldn't have lied. But that's the way the real world is. People lie, people cheat, and you know what? People get caught.
Why did Fallon et al think they wouldn't?
But, I'll rise above. My opinions won't affect this next week's staff edit. So keep that in mind when you're reading it. I may have to write things I don't believe, but in order to protect and preserve the nature of the paper, I will write the things the edit board believes in. If that means a reinstatement of Vick, then so be it.
But I stand firm by my beliefs. At least, for now.
Butzel Long revealed their long awaited report today and I must say, for as much drama as I could have imagined, I was nowhere as close as to the real drama that's actually out there.
An incident report shredded? C'mon EMU. If you're going to be corrupt, don't get caught. This is the second consecutive corrupt president EMU has seen. When are we going to smarten up?
I don't personally know Jim Vick, so excuse me to all those Vick lovers out there, but I don't care who said what to whom. An incident report was SHREDDED. As far as my thoughts go, the whole admin should be fired. Fallon, Vick, Hall... they all weren't doing their job.
Fallon didn't have enough info to know the death was a murder. Well that doesn't seem like he's doing his job then.
Vick had an incident report shredded. Sounds like he's not doing his job.
Hall denies telling Vick to shred the report, yet from day one, she still knew the death wasn't innocent, yet failed to comply with the Clery Act. Sounds like she's not doing her job.
A lot of people blame the Echo for bringing to light the fact that the Clery Act exists. Why are you mad at us? We're trying to help EMU be a better place, be responsible for its actions. It's not our fault that the admin isn't doing their job. We didn't tell them not to follow the Clery Act. They did it. In fact, after we brought that all up, they could've retracted, fixed the "no foul play" statement and admitted to their wrongdoings. But they still played dumb.
I know we're all looking for someone to blame, trust me, I get that. Maybe the Echo shouldn't be so quick as to find people's shortcomings. But that's the newspaper business. Maybe the admin shouldn't have lied. But that's the way the real world is. People lie, people cheat, and you know what? People get caught.
Why did Fallon et al think they wouldn't?
But, I'll rise above. My opinions won't affect this next week's staff edit. So keep that in mind when you're reading it. I may have to write things I don't believe, but in order to protect and preserve the nature of the paper, I will write the things the edit board believes in. If that means a reinstatement of Vick, then so be it.
But I stand firm by my beliefs. At least, for now.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Life Happens: Hot wind, the OC, etc.
I don't think I have ever felt a hot wind, but I did today. Kind of freaky...
I own a lot of DVDs and I only have five left to watch that I have not watched since I purchased them. After that, I guess I'll just be bored because I'm trying to conserve money which means no new DVDs. Right now, I'm re-watching the OC just because I don't feel like watching any of the other movies... I always need to be in the mood to watch movies and I'm not. So blech.
I'm working my way through Wicked by Gregory Maguire right now. I have about 150 pages left, but it's kind of painful. Which is not good. Because I own three other books by him. Certain parts are really intriguing and then others, not so much. Plus, there are little bits that are just a bit too sexual for me. I mean, if I wanted to read romance, I'd pick up a Harlequin. But I don't enjoy romance like that. Chick lit is fine, but pure all out romance? Not my cup of tea.
Speaking of tea, I could really go for some apple cinnamon tea right now... or apple cider from Wiard's Orchard. Mmm caramel apples.
That's ok, Jason promised to make me homemade popcorn tonight. I'll watch my OC drama with yummy popcorn.
I own a lot of DVDs and I only have five left to watch that I have not watched since I purchased them. After that, I guess I'll just be bored because I'm trying to conserve money which means no new DVDs. Right now, I'm re-watching the OC just because I don't feel like watching any of the other movies... I always need to be in the mood to watch movies and I'm not. So blech.
I'm working my way through Wicked by Gregory Maguire right now. I have about 150 pages left, but it's kind of painful. Which is not good. Because I own three other books by him. Certain parts are really intriguing and then others, not so much. Plus, there are little bits that are just a bit too sexual for me. I mean, if I wanted to read romance, I'd pick up a Harlequin. But I don't enjoy romance like that. Chick lit is fine, but pure all out romance? Not my cup of tea.
Speaking of tea, I could really go for some apple cinnamon tea right now... or apple cider from Wiard's Orchard. Mmm caramel apples.
That's ok, Jason promised to make me homemade popcorn tonight. I'll watch my OC drama with yummy popcorn.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Life Happens: Summer reading, misc. items
Yesterday, I signed up for the Ypsi's summer reading program at the library. I didn't really want to because I'm against all things organized (even though some of those things are good, and I realize not everything is corrupt), but my fiance joined up because he needs to read more and I thought it was cool that you get a $5 gift certificate for the library (to use for fines, printing, etc.) and the librarian talked me into it.
I'm almost done with my first book. I read really fast, plus I take time for it when I shouldn't. Case in point: I should be revising my ENG paper and searching for a different sky on flickr. But I'm not. I'm reading. Oh well.
The summer reading program is for 8 books, but my personal goal is 16. So the one I'm almost done with is "Lake News" by Barabara Delinsky. I don't typically read her work because... well I'm not sure. I just typically don't. But I got it at one of the library's book sales for next to nothing and I plan to re-donate it when I'm done and it's actually pretty good. In fact, if all of her books were similar to this, I would definitely consider collecting them. But there's so many authors I enjoy that I just can't...
But one book I'm sooo excited for is "Sammy's House" by Kristin Gore. Her debut novel was "Sammy's Hill" and I don't care if you're guy, girl, artsy, political, what-have-you... the book is downright hilarious and even in a weird way, touching. Last year, I bought my best friend the book and I think this year I'm going to give the book to my future sister-in-law for Christmas. I think I've made it my personal goal to give someone this book each year. It's just all around fantastic. So I can't wait for that.
Other than that, I'm kind of pissed off about the gas prices. Last Friday, I had a dentist appt. in Birch Run, which is fine. My parents usually pay for my gas whenever I visit so that was paid for - not that I enjoy taking their money, I'd much rather be completely independent. But you do what you have to do. But I'm mad because I had so much fun in the pool and stuff and I won't be able to visit a lot because of work... gas prices... school. Blech.
Oh, I do have other good news... Ritz Camera wants to do an interview with me so that's all kinds of cool. After July 12, I have no income until mid-September from the Echo. So I need money. Plus I need to save for Christmas (yes, that's right CHRISTmas) and for a little thing I like to call "Operation W & H." Which is kind of a secret.
So anyway, I'm going to stop in there tomorrow and set that all up. Hopefully, I can start working sooner than later because I think I can handle that and the Echo plus the two classes I'm taking. I literally have not much else going on in my life and I'm used to doing more than this... hence, the long periods of reading.
Ok, back to my book and then later... on the ENG. Oh yea - and I think "So You Think You Can Dance" is on tonight. LOVE that show!
I'm almost done with my first book. I read really fast, plus I take time for it when I shouldn't. Case in point: I should be revising my ENG paper and searching for a different sky on flickr. But I'm not. I'm reading. Oh well.
The summer reading program is for 8 books, but my personal goal is 16. So the one I'm almost done with is "Lake News" by Barabara Delinsky. I don't typically read her work because... well I'm not sure. I just typically don't. But I got it at one of the library's book sales for next to nothing and I plan to re-donate it when I'm done and it's actually pretty good. In fact, if all of her books were similar to this, I would definitely consider collecting them. But there's so many authors I enjoy that I just can't...
But one book I'm sooo excited for is "Sammy's House" by Kristin Gore. Her debut novel was "Sammy's Hill" and I don't care if you're guy, girl, artsy, political, what-have-you... the book is downright hilarious and even in a weird way, touching. Last year, I bought my best friend the book and I think this year I'm going to give the book to my future sister-in-law for Christmas. I think I've made it my personal goal to give someone this book each year. It's just all around fantastic. So I can't wait for that.
Other than that, I'm kind of pissed off about the gas prices. Last Friday, I had a dentist appt. in Birch Run, which is fine. My parents usually pay for my gas whenever I visit so that was paid for - not that I enjoy taking their money, I'd much rather be completely independent. But you do what you have to do. But I'm mad because I had so much fun in the pool and stuff and I won't be able to visit a lot because of work... gas prices... school. Blech.
Oh, I do have other good news... Ritz Camera wants to do an interview with me so that's all kinds of cool. After July 12, I have no income until mid-September from the Echo. So I need money. Plus I need to save for Christmas (yes, that's right CHRISTmas) and for a little thing I like to call "Operation W & H." Which is kind of a secret.
So anyway, I'm going to stop in there tomorrow and set that all up. Hopefully, I can start working sooner than later because I think I can handle that and the Echo plus the two classes I'm taking. I literally have not much else going on in my life and I'm used to doing more than this... hence, the long periods of reading.
Ok, back to my book and then later... on the ENG. Oh yea - and I think "So You Think You Can Dance" is on tonight. LOVE that show!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Life Happens: Weather, classes, being an adult
WHY is it so hot out? I think I'm slowly melting...
I'm hating my classes right now. And I don't think I'm even doing bad in any of them. Math went really great this morning, my websites for ENG I think are pretty cool, and all I'm doing today is writing a paper and putting the Echo comic on the server.
Well that and being an adult. Which quite frankly, I'm sick of. This month had so many expenses - so many more than I usually have. Jason was in his brother's wedding which cost a lot. Preston had to go to the vet which cost a lot, and then I bought two pairs of shorts for myself which cost a lot. I think we spent an extra $250 this month - which HELLO I'm a college student, $250 is a lot of extra money.
So basically I just don't want to be an adult anymore. We only plan to stay in Ypsi til the beginning of Jan. and our lease is up in August and I think we're going to move. I don't want to. I like Schooner Cove, I like how big my apartment is, but I don't like the rent. And namely, how they keep increasing it even though our rent history is PERFECT. We've never been late. Never. We always pay on time. SO WHY? And in all honesty, I don't think I'd be half as mad about it except for the fact that it's so hot outside.
So if the weather could just cool off a bit, I think my life would be easier and better.
I'm hating my classes right now. And I don't think I'm even doing bad in any of them. Math went really great this morning, my websites for ENG I think are pretty cool, and all I'm doing today is writing a paper and putting the Echo comic on the server.
Well that and being an adult. Which quite frankly, I'm sick of. This month had so many expenses - so many more than I usually have. Jason was in his brother's wedding which cost a lot. Preston had to go to the vet which cost a lot, and then I bought two pairs of shorts for myself which cost a lot. I think we spent an extra $250 this month - which HELLO I'm a college student, $250 is a lot of extra money.
So basically I just don't want to be an adult anymore. We only plan to stay in Ypsi til the beginning of Jan. and our lease is up in August and I think we're going to move. I don't want to. I like Schooner Cove, I like how big my apartment is, but I don't like the rent. And namely, how they keep increasing it even though our rent history is PERFECT. We've never been late. Never. We always pay on time. SO WHY? And in all honesty, I don't think I'd be half as mad about it except for the fact that it's so hot outside.
So if the weather could just cool off a bit, I think my life would be easier and better.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Life Happens: Computer, classes, that damn cat
Life is just crapping on me lately.
My stupid cat (I love him dearly, but sometimes I dislike him too) thought it would be cute to chew through my laptop's AC adapter. It was cute at first. He would grab it at the very base from where it would be plugged into my laptop and pull it out as if to say "stop working! play with me!" but then the cord started breaking. And then it did break. And then my laptop lost power. Mmm, he's not so cute anymore!
But I finally got a new adapter, as of this morning from Best Buy, a store that I do not like going to based on other reasons, but in drastic times, you take drastic measures.
So now my laptop is up and working and I have a huge project due tomorrow for ENG 444 and a huge math test. YAY - not. So I'm spending all day, in bed, with my laptop and math book and alternating between the two. Hopefully, tonight before I go to bed I will be prepared for math properly and be done with my ENG stuff. Then, I am taking tomorrow off from school work to focus on opinions.
My weekend is going to be super busy too. I have a dentist appt. on Friday which is in Birch Run which makes me loathe gas prices even more. Then on Saturday, my evil future mother in law and my possibly stoner future grandmother in law are visiting from Allegan. Not that I know her specific illegal activities, but his grandmother is pretty loopy... I don't much care for either one of them. In fact, I dislike them very much. The feeling is pretty much reciprocated. Last time I saw his mother we kind of had a blowout... but what can you expect from someone who converses with convicts and was dating and cohabitating with an alcoholic? But therein, don't take your problems out on me lady. You choose your life, I chose mine. Which so happened to be your son. Yay for me - not.
Alright, then. So... wish me luck for this weekend and hopefully I'll survive!
My stupid cat (I love him dearly, but sometimes I dislike him too) thought it would be cute to chew through my laptop's AC adapter. It was cute at first. He would grab it at the very base from where it would be plugged into my laptop and pull it out as if to say "stop working! play with me!" but then the cord started breaking. And then it did break. And then my laptop lost power. Mmm, he's not so cute anymore!
But I finally got a new adapter, as of this morning from Best Buy, a store that I do not like going to based on other reasons, but in drastic times, you take drastic measures.
So now my laptop is up and working and I have a huge project due tomorrow for ENG 444 and a huge math test. YAY - not. So I'm spending all day, in bed, with my laptop and math book and alternating between the two. Hopefully, tonight before I go to bed I will be prepared for math properly and be done with my ENG stuff. Then, I am taking tomorrow off from school work to focus on opinions.
My weekend is going to be super busy too. I have a dentist appt. on Friday which is in Birch Run which makes me loathe gas prices even more. Then on Saturday, my evil future mother in law and my possibly stoner future grandmother in law are visiting from Allegan. Not that I know her specific illegal activities, but his grandmother is pretty loopy... I don't much care for either one of them. In fact, I dislike them very much. The feeling is pretty much reciprocated. Last time I saw his mother we kind of had a blowout... but what can you expect from someone who converses with convicts and was dating and cohabitating with an alcoholic? But therein, don't take your problems out on me lady. You choose your life, I chose mine. Which so happened to be your son. Yay for me - not.
Alright, then. So... wish me luck for this weekend and hopefully I'll survive!
Monday, May 28, 2007
American Idol: Finale over, what's next?
Jordin Sparks won it all, possibly even my heart! Her rendition of the sappy "This is My Now" proved that she was what America wanted and needed. But her take on "Fighter" which closely mirrored the original singer's interpretation didn't win my heart. It made it want to crumble and it made my hands want to cover my ears.
All in all, it was a disappointing performance night. All in all, it was a disappointing finale night. Crappy vocals, less star-studded than last year, the whole thing made me realize that I may be outgrowing this AI thing after all.
So what happens now? Jordin and Blake may have made it to the top of AI, but will they make it to the top of the charts?
I'm not sure how anxious I am to find out. I'm not sure I even care.
All in all, it was a disappointing performance night. All in all, it was a disappointing finale night. Crappy vocals, less star-studded than last year, the whole thing made me realize that I may be outgrowing this AI thing after all.
So what happens now? Jordin and Blake may have made it to the top of AI, but will they make it to the top of the charts?
I'm not sure how anxious I am to find out. I'm not sure I even care.
Echo: Changes
The meeting and copy editing got moved to today from yesterday which I have mixed feelings about. I mean, it's not really a huge deal. But I do like my routine and besides that, I wish we knew the reasons for moving it when we do. But whatever...
Our editor-in-chief, Amanda, took an internship with the Ann Arbor News for the summer so this coming Sunday is the last issue (of spring) that she can really be there for. This is not the best. Rick, production manager, entertainment editor, etc., (also Amanda's boyfriend), will be the managing editor for the remainder of summer. I think he's good at what he does, so hopefully it won't be much different, but Amanda's really good so I think it sucks.
I'm really nervous about the fall semester though. It's so intense! Especially compared with spring. I'm glad I started in spring because then I get could adjusted to learning what being an editor is really about, but in some ways I wish I had started in fall so I would really know what it's like. But I'm trying to prepare myself. What I really need to do is recruit more writers so my mind can rest... hmm...
Our editor-in-chief, Amanda, took an internship with the Ann Arbor News for the summer so this coming Sunday is the last issue (of spring) that she can really be there for. This is not the best. Rick, production manager, entertainment editor, etc., (also Amanda's boyfriend), will be the managing editor for the remainder of summer. I think he's good at what he does, so hopefully it won't be much different, but Amanda's really good so I think it sucks.
I'm really nervous about the fall semester though. It's so intense! Especially compared with spring. I'm glad I started in spring because then I get could adjusted to learning what being an editor is really about, but in some ways I wish I had started in fall so I would really know what it's like. But I'm trying to prepare myself. What I really need to do is recruit more writers so my mind can rest... hmm...
Friday, May 25, 2007
Echo: Firing a writer
How I hate the positions people put me in.
I had to fire someone yesterday from writing for the opinions section. Not entirely firing... I don't like to use that word because then I get power hungry... but I did have to let him go.
He was completely insubordinate - he didn't turn in his column AT ALL twice and never checked his e-mail, never communicated with me at all.
The worst part is that he is one of my fiance's *friends* so there may possibly be some awkwardness in the future.
But the funny part is (and call me evil I suppose) is that he's getting evicted. Which is no surprise considering the fact he got fired from his job (not the Echo, his actual real 40 hour a week job), and the fact that he's just completely and totally irresponsible. Case in point: He lives within a McKinley property which practically dominates the area. I live in one too with my fiance and everyone's rent is due the 1st. BTW, Schooner Cove, where I live, is pretty pricey, but the benefit is that's in a more rural area - next to all the rich homes! But anyway, his rent, and mine was due the first. That's now 25 days ago. Sometime after the first, but before the seventh, I know he, my fiance, and I all went to eat at Bennigan's. AND it was this guy's idea!!! I was intent on cooking dinner for everyone because HELLO! expensive gas and I'm trying to save money. But nope, he wanted to go so we went. He spent money on dinner when he KNEW he didn't pay rent! And then you're shocked and say on the phone to the person who was going to give you money if you turned in a column "I've been busy getting evicted." I'm sorry, but no.
I guess I'm kind of ranting, but this just reminds me of every single person out there who's puffing on a cigarrette saying "I'm so poor." Or watching your cable and saying "I'm so poor." Being on your internet and saying "I'm so poor." Those things are LUXURIES. When my fiance lost his job and I fractured my wrist last year, we cancelled our cable and internet. We don't do any type of drug (well maybe alcohol once in a while, but we're both over 21). We cut out every fun thing from our lives except each other and our cat.
I just despise people who insist they can't pay their bills, but yet they see the latest movie or buy a CD, or do drugs... where are people's priorities?
I had to fire someone yesterday from writing for the opinions section. Not entirely firing... I don't like to use that word because then I get power hungry... but I did have to let him go.
He was completely insubordinate - he didn't turn in his column AT ALL twice and never checked his e-mail, never communicated with me at all.
The worst part is that he is one of my fiance's *friends* so there may possibly be some awkwardness in the future.
But the funny part is (and call me evil I suppose) is that he's getting evicted. Which is no surprise considering the fact he got fired from his job (not the Echo, his actual real 40 hour a week job), and the fact that he's just completely and totally irresponsible. Case in point: He lives within a McKinley property which practically dominates the area. I live in one too with my fiance and everyone's rent is due the 1st. BTW, Schooner Cove, where I live, is pretty pricey, but the benefit is that's in a more rural area - next to all the rich homes! But anyway, his rent, and mine was due the first. That's now 25 days ago. Sometime after the first, but before the seventh, I know he, my fiance, and I all went to eat at Bennigan's. AND it was this guy's idea!!! I was intent on cooking dinner for everyone because HELLO! expensive gas and I'm trying to save money. But nope, he wanted to go so we went. He spent money on dinner when he KNEW he didn't pay rent! And then you're shocked and say on the phone to the person who was going to give you money if you turned in a column "I've been busy getting evicted." I'm sorry, but no.
I guess I'm kind of ranting, but this just reminds me of every single person out there who's puffing on a cigarrette saying "I'm so poor." Or watching your cable and saying "I'm so poor." Being on your internet and saying "I'm so poor." Those things are LUXURIES. When my fiance lost his job and I fractured my wrist last year, we cancelled our cable and internet. We don't do any type of drug (well maybe alcohol once in a while, but we're both over 21). We cut out every fun thing from our lives except each other and our cat.
I just despise people who insist they can't pay their bills, but yet they see the latest movie or buy a CD, or do drugs... where are people's priorities?
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Echo: Website, a slacker writer, etc.
The Echo website is up and running again.
www.easternecho.com
So I have to deal with this slacker writer who I didn't want to hire in the first place, but I did anyway and now I regret it. He's creepy, he doesn't turn in his stuff on time, and I don't even think he reads my e-mails I send out. Now I know that I can be a bit self-indulgent at times in my e-mails and some of them are a bit long, but they all contain useful information. I would fire him, but I don't think he's done enough "bad" stuff yet. So I'll keep him on and in the meantime, I'll make sure we always have enough stuff so that I don't get screwed when he doesn't turn his stuff in.
Other than that, work is going pretty good. Spring is so easy. Fall is going to be so much more intense and I'm trying to get myself ready for it.
www.easternecho.com
So I have to deal with this slacker writer who I didn't want to hire in the first place, but I did anyway and now I regret it. He's creepy, he doesn't turn in his stuff on time, and I don't even think he reads my e-mails I send out. Now I know that I can be a bit self-indulgent at times in my e-mails and some of them are a bit long, but they all contain useful information. I would fire him, but I don't think he's done enough "bad" stuff yet. So I'll keep him on and in the meantime, I'll make sure we always have enough stuff so that I don't get screwed when he doesn't turn his stuff in.
Other than that, work is going pretty good. Spring is so easy. Fall is going to be so much more intense and I'm trying to get myself ready for it.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
American Idol: Results
Goodbye Melinda!!! I got to say those words! Not that I don't like her, I do, but I'm super excited it's Jordin and Blake in the finale.
Who should be crowned this year's Idol? Although Blake is still my favorite, I think Jordin has been more consistent. I would buy more of their records, which is amazing to do say because it's been awhile since the winner is the one I liked most.
Past Winners:
Season 1 - Kelly Clarkson
Season 2 - Ruben Studdard
Season 3 - Fantasia
Season 4 - Carrie Underwood
Season 5 - Taylor Hicks
For Season 1, I bought Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guirani's (second place) CDs. Kelly, however, is one of my favorite artists, whereas I probably will never buy another Justin CD.
For Season 2, I bought Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken's (second place) CD. I like Clay better than Ruben, but it's unlikely I'll ever buy another record from either.
For Season 3, as far as I know, I bought nobody's CD. Bad year.
For Season 4, I have bought no one's CD, but Carrie Underwood is one of my favorite artists. I will buy her CD soon.
For Season 5, I bought Chris Daughtry's (fourth place) CD. I like it, but am unsure if I will stick with him.
May the best Season 6 contestant win!
Who should be crowned this year's Idol? Although Blake is still my favorite, I think Jordin has been more consistent. I would buy more of their records, which is amazing to do say because it's been awhile since the winner is the one I liked most.
Past Winners:
Season 1 - Kelly Clarkson
Season 2 - Ruben Studdard
Season 3 - Fantasia
Season 4 - Carrie Underwood
Season 5 - Taylor Hicks
For Season 1, I bought Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guirani's (second place) CDs. Kelly, however, is one of my favorite artists, whereas I probably will never buy another Justin CD.
For Season 2, I bought Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken's (second place) CD. I like Clay better than Ruben, but it's unlikely I'll ever buy another record from either.
For Season 3, as far as I know, I bought nobody's CD. Bad year.
For Season 4, I have bought no one's CD, but Carrie Underwood is one of my favorite artists. I will buy her CD soon.
For Season 5, I bought Chris Daughtry's (fourth place) CD. I like it, but am unsure if I will stick with him.
May the best Season 6 contestant win!
Eastern Echo: Website down, opinions, etc.
The Echo's website is down and we do realize that. We're having issues with our host who insist we're taking up too much processing space. We're hoping to have a new host by August and we're not sure when the website will be up for viewing.
For those of you that want to read the Echo, but are not regularly on campus, check local coffee houses, libraries, etc. for the Echo because we do put them out into the world.
Onto opinions...
Which has been going really well lately. Some of the latest topics we've done have been really well.
Want a teaser for next week? We have columns on maternity leave and Don Imus. Staff edit will focus on "why we like EMU."
For those of you that want to read the Echo, but are not regularly on campus, check local coffee houses, libraries, etc. for the Echo because we do put them out into the world.
Onto opinions...
Which has been going really well lately. Some of the latest topics we've done have been really well.
Want a teaser for next week? We have columns on maternity leave and Don Imus. Staff edit will focus on "why we like EMU."
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
American Idol: Last Week's Results and this Week's Prediction
Hey kids!
Well I'm happy to say it was Lakisha Jones who was sent packing after last week's BeeGees themed AI night. While she was strong in the beginning, performance-wise, week after week she dealt a blow to her reputation as a powerhouse singer.
Goodbye Lakisha!
Tonight, America will know who their two finalists are and I can't believe this season is already almost over!!!! Crazy.
I just want to let everyone know too though that So You Think You Can Dance is starting next Thursday and that show is just as awesome! It airs on FOX and I'm not sure what time, but check your local listings!
I have a feeling my boy Blake is going home tonight, but nothing would please me more than seeing Jordin and Blake in the final two. So in other words, I want to be able to say goodbye to Melinda, but I'm skeptical that will happen.
Who knows? Watch tonight and find out!
Well I'm happy to say it was Lakisha Jones who was sent packing after last week's BeeGees themed AI night. While she was strong in the beginning, performance-wise, week after week she dealt a blow to her reputation as a powerhouse singer.
Goodbye Lakisha!
Tonight, America will know who their two finalists are and I can't believe this season is already almost over!!!! Crazy.
I just want to let everyone know too though that So You Think You Can Dance is starting next Thursday and that show is just as awesome! It airs on FOX and I'm not sure what time, but check your local listings!
I have a feeling my boy Blake is going home tonight, but nothing would please me more than seeing Jordin and Blake in the final two. So in other words, I want to be able to say goodbye to Melinda, but I'm skeptical that will happen.
Who knows? Watch tonight and find out!
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
American Idol: Prediction
Last night was a BeeGees themed night for AI and it was rough, to say the least.
Although she wowed us all in the beginning, I'm ready to say goodbye to Lakisha Jones. She just didn't seem as though her heart is in it and she's basically admitted to being on the show and wanting to win only for the money. I respect her wanting to take care of her daughter, but if I want someone to look up to, I want someone who wants more out of life than money - no matter what the reason is.
Who will be in the bottom two with Lakisha? It's hard week to call because Blake Lewis is my personal favorite, along with Jordin Sparks. So to that end, I could predict Melinda Doolittle. Either way, it'd be nice to see Blake and Jordin duke it out in the end. So I guess that's who I want to go to the finale.
Although she wowed us all in the beginning, I'm ready to say goodbye to Lakisha Jones. She just didn't seem as though her heart is in it and she's basically admitted to being on the show and wanting to win only for the money. I respect her wanting to take care of her daughter, but if I want someone to look up to, I want someone who wants more out of life than money - no matter what the reason is.
Who will be in the bottom two with Lakisha? It's hard week to call because Blake Lewis is my personal favorite, along with Jordin Sparks. So to that end, I could predict Melinda Doolittle. Either way, it'd be nice to see Blake and Jordin duke it out in the end. So I guess that's who I want to go to the finale.
Eastern Echo: Orange Amir Taylor III Pretrial
Today was Taylor's pretrial at the Washtenaw County Courthouse. I know a bit about law, but very little since I'm not pre-law, but if they didn't adjourn it to a later date, I assumed they (meaning Alvin Keel, Taylor's attorney, and Taylor) would enter the plea they're making. I don't think Taylor would plea not guilty to all of it. He's already basically admitted to being in Hill Hall and there's too much evidence, complete with videos and photos to disprove he was there, and he said he was there to steal items. So for the larceny charge, I expect him to plea guilty, but to the rest, I'm unsure.
Either way, they adjourned until Wed., June 13 at 1:30. I'll likely to go back, even if just on my own to see what happens.
I'm positive there will be a jury trial and I think the evidence that comes out will be astonishing. I think this is something everyone who goes to EMU should be interested in. I was a bit surprised to see basically no one from EMU there (as far as I know) but I guess it was kind of known they were going to adjourn and postpone the pretrial hearing. I didn't know until today (through other research not affiliated with the Echo) that Dickinson had a boyfriend, so it'll be interesting to see who all comes to the hearings.
Taylor's family was there, which was interesting as well.
Stuff to think on anyways.
Either way, they adjourned until Wed., June 13 at 1:30. I'll likely to go back, even if just on my own to see what happens.
I'm positive there will be a jury trial and I think the evidence that comes out will be astonishing. I think this is something everyone who goes to EMU should be interested in. I was a bit surprised to see basically no one from EMU there (as far as I know) but I guess it was kind of known they were going to adjourn and postpone the pretrial hearing. I didn't know until today (through other research not affiliated with the Echo) that Dickinson had a boyfriend, so it'll be interesting to see who all comes to the hearings.
Taylor's family was there, which was interesting as well.
Stuff to think on anyways.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Eastern Echo: First spring issue and upcoming investigative stories
Today was the day our first spring issue hit the stands and it is such a great issue! The news section really worked it out and have some great stories about campus safety, criminals, and everything else. Good stuff.
I was really excited for this issue because it's my first issue as opinions editor. It was nice seeing my name with everyone else's. But I can see some things I need to work on - for writing the staff edit. But overall, the writing of this issue was superb.
Articles I would Read:
Review of Spider-Man 3. I saw it and Rick Kunz is so right on. He critiques the movie correctly. Great article.
Campus safety article. The Echo will be doing a lot of these articles until problems are resolved on campus. Since that's so uncertain when that will be, look for many other articles to follow.
Leading me to...
The Echo is currently working on investigative pieces about the stolen University keys. The rumor is that they were stolen in summer of 2005. It's so hard to get information, though, because not many people have it, and the people that do, aren't willing to give it up. I talked to Mark Higbee and he had some good speculation about what went on. The staff edit for next Tuesday's issue will focus on the keys, as well as an in depth news article. This is a really interesting topic that people need to know about.
Additionally, I want to clarify some issues about a column I wrote last March.
Link to the column:
(Apparently, our server is down right now, I will post the link later)
It was in the March 16 issue and it was about how I do not personally believe that all campus information should be available to the public. I still stand by my opinion as the core of it has not changed.
However, I want to clarify that I do not believe we should know if someone has died, been raped, items stolen, etc. If a purse was stolen from the Rec center, I think we should know it (or be able to know it, which everyone can because police reports are public property and can be viewed at Pittman Hall). However, if campus officials know who the person is that stole it, we shouldn't know it.
How this doesn't make sense to others, I don't know, but I respect your opinion if you don't agree.
I realize that the Eastern Echo isn't as widely read as say, the Detroit Free Press, however if I printed the name of the person who stole something, there's a likelihood that person would read the article and flee the area. If, for example, I had known (which to clarify I didn't and I am not privy to this serious of information) that Laura Dickinson's death was not innocent and there was a chance of foul play, I don't think we should print that either.
A NOTE: While these are my opinions, please be rest assured that I do not make these sorts of decisions for the Echo. In fact, I am sure I am the only one at the Echo who feels this way. Additionally, I comply with the Echo's rules, even when it is against what I believe. My opinions do not affect my work and what I should be doing.
So I hope that helps to clarify what exactly I meant in that column.
Echos will hit the newsstand every Tuesday from now until June 26th. We'll resume regular issues in September.
I was really excited for this issue because it's my first issue as opinions editor. It was nice seeing my name with everyone else's. But I can see some things I need to work on - for writing the staff edit. But overall, the writing of this issue was superb.
Articles I would Read:
Review of Spider-Man 3. I saw it and Rick Kunz is so right on. He critiques the movie correctly. Great article.
Campus safety article. The Echo will be doing a lot of these articles until problems are resolved on campus. Since that's so uncertain when that will be, look for many other articles to follow.
Leading me to...
The Echo is currently working on investigative pieces about the stolen University keys. The rumor is that they were stolen in summer of 2005. It's so hard to get information, though, because not many people have it, and the people that do, aren't willing to give it up. I talked to Mark Higbee and he had some good speculation about what went on. The staff edit for next Tuesday's issue will focus on the keys, as well as an in depth news article. This is a really interesting topic that people need to know about.
Additionally, I want to clarify some issues about a column I wrote last March.
Link to the column:
(Apparently, our server is down right now, I will post the link later)
It was in the March 16 issue and it was about how I do not personally believe that all campus information should be available to the public. I still stand by my opinion as the core of it has not changed.
However, I want to clarify that I do not believe we should know if someone has died, been raped, items stolen, etc. If a purse was stolen from the Rec center, I think we should know it (or be able to know it, which everyone can because police reports are public property and can be viewed at Pittman Hall). However, if campus officials know who the person is that stole it, we shouldn't know it.
How this doesn't make sense to others, I don't know, but I respect your opinion if you don't agree.
I realize that the Eastern Echo isn't as widely read as say, the Detroit Free Press, however if I printed the name of the person who stole something, there's a likelihood that person would read the article and flee the area. If, for example, I had known (which to clarify I didn't and I am not privy to this serious of information) that Laura Dickinson's death was not innocent and there was a chance of foul play, I don't think we should print that either.
A NOTE: While these are my opinions, please be rest assured that I do not make these sorts of decisions for the Echo. In fact, I am sure I am the only one at the Echo who feels this way. Additionally, I comply with the Echo's rules, even when it is against what I believe. My opinions do not affect my work and what I should be doing.
So I hope that helps to clarify what exactly I meant in that column.
Echos will hit the newsstand every Tuesday from now until June 26th. We'll resume regular issues in September.
Monday, May 7, 2007
American Idol
American Idol is currently in its sixth season and while I'm so happy it's on, I have reserves about the show.
To see other posts about American Idol, please visit my livejournal at http://carkbabe.livejournal.com/. Instead of continuing to post predictions and results on my livejournal page, I'll start posting them here. Obviously I haven't posted there in a while because school was kicking my butt for a while there. But I'm recommitted to AI.
Also here's a link to a column I wrote for the Eastern Echo's last winter issue about American Idol.
http://www.easternecho.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi?31738&highlight=American+Idol
Enjoy!
To see other posts about American Idol, please visit my livejournal at http://carkbabe.livejournal.com/. Instead of continuing to post predictions and results on my livejournal page, I'll start posting them here. Obviously I haven't posted there in a while because school was kicking my butt for a while there. But I'm recommitted to AI.
Also here's a link to a column I wrote for the Eastern Echo's last winter issue about American Idol.
http://www.easternecho.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi?31738&highlight=American+Idol
Enjoy!
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Introduction
Hi everyone!
This is my blog for ENG 444 at Eastern Michigan University.
What will be the nature of this blog?
American Idol, politics, the Eastern Echo, campus safety, and general things about my life!
Hope you all enjoy!
This is my blog for ENG 444 at Eastern Michigan University.
What will be the nature of this blog?
American Idol, politics, the Eastern Echo, campus safety, and general things about my life!
Hope you all enjoy!
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