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Name: Terry!
Country: United States
State: California
Birthday: 10/7/1984
Gender: Female
Interests: I do anything I fancy.
Expertise: Analyzing things to death.I just march to the beat of my own drum--literally! Anything goes!
Occupation: Other
Industry: Nonprofit
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Member Since:
12/26/2002
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| ...it only means one thing! Nablopomo! Sadly, I've already managed to fail miserably on that. Guess it means I could join the ranks of many others by writing a 50,000+ word novel by the 30th...if I really want to do something. Can I handle it? I'll never know if I don't try, but the inspiration is running low these days.
Muse, WHERE ARE YOU???
So it goes... my family members are starting to "find" me on FB and the requests are trickling in one after another. Interesting concept for them, not so much for me. They are new to FB. I remember when I was new... now I just don't care. I tend to write about social networking a lot these days--maybe that's what my 50,000 words should be about! But I digress.. anyway, social networking is becoming even more of a sick, sad thing. I never thought it could get worse, but it has! It's kind of disturbing and annoying how people spend valuable time (okay, maybe it's not so "valuable" in their eyes) playing all these games and applications on FB. It gets worse when they send me invitations to join them in wasting time. It's even worse when they complain to my face that they "don't have time" to do whatever... makes me want to call them out! "Oh yeah, you say you don't have time! Let's log onto FB and see how you spent 3 consecutive hours playing Farmville." No time, ehh?
UGHH. I sound bitter..hahaha. My point is that I'm sick of people's BS excuses. These days, everyone I encounter is either 1) "tired" or 2) "too busy to do ..." Is that really true, or are some people just conditioned to these responses that it's the first thing that comes out of their mouths even if it really isn't what's up? Instead of playing Farmville, why didn't you just give yourself those extra 3 hours to sleep if you were "tired"?
If you're lazy, just say it. I have hit many dead ends in the past week while I was trying to work on some projects. It's a sad thing. I am trying really hard, though, but the frustration is kicking in. It's really annoying when people expect answers from me, or put unnecessary pressure on me .."because you're Terry." WTF is that supposed to mean? People who can't do/haven't done better have no right to criticize or put expectations on me!!
Lately, I'm feeling like I can't find the courage, muse--or whatever it's called--to do what I want to do without making up lame excuses for myself. I should probably just crank this shit out and put all my fears of criticism aside. Yes, this is coming from me who likes to be criticized. But like I've said, it sucks to receive criticism when the ones giving it don't know any better. What on earth is happening to modesty these days?! Some people talk too much, while others don't talk at all. I think both "qualities" are equally frustrating.
Okay, does anyone even use AIM any more, or are you all into that "FB chat" thing? I really don't get that; tried it once and it doesn't seem to work too well. I'm telling you, we're getting so far ahead of ourselves in technology that we're going full circle. The other day, I sat thinking to myself, hmm, if so-and-so doesn't answer my IM, how else am I supposed to contact them? By phone, duh!!
Oh, the unavoidable and unnecessary complications in our lives!!
-Terry!
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| ...by two.
I don't know what I'm talking about. I just borrowed those names from various make-up products. Come to think of it, make-up products do have some suggestive slutty names. Why? I guess make-up is geared towards the whole art of seduction, but we do need to do something about these names. I just want to look good; not slutty like these "fun" names suggest. I know what you're thinking, if that's the biggest problem of my day, then I need a new life. Just an observation...
And speaking of observations, I found out through the sometimes wonderful world of Facebook that four of my (once) closest friends in my K-12 days got married this year. We're all the same age. Apparently I missed the "get married in 2009" memo. Craziness! Yes, and here I was just complaining a few entries back that I'm too young to get married! Oh, it gets worse...I have another friend who just got engaged; and then the very first friend I made in college is getting married in January. So weird to think that we are all growing up! And quickly, too! It's difficult to wrap my head around the fact that so many of my "younger" friends are married already while most of my older friends are still single. Most of my closest friends are at least 2 years older than me. Makes you wonder what's in the water in Upland..haha..and through it all, the most exciting (or tumultuous) relationship I've had...was with taiko. Talk about tough love! I always seem to go back to taiko because it's a "stable" thing--as unstable as it is. Does that make sense? I may sound selfish, but I want to do and see a lot of things before I settle down--and by then, I probably won't even be "settled"..haha. I might just be in school even longer if I decide to go a different route. I've really been thinking about it and talking to a few people, I figured I am currently not tied down by anyone or anything, so I could really dedicate myself now. Thinking, thinking. I always think even when I'm not thinking. So many thoughts going through my head at any given time.
Sigh.
So it goes... every picture tells a story. I was looking through some pics on my computer, and damn, double chins galore! I am quite upset at myself that I let myself gain so much weight through the years. So easy to gain, hard to lose. I really don't know why it took my 25 years to realize that if you want to look good, you actually need to get up and do something. Contrary to popular belief, you cannot "eat your way thin." I am so sick and tired of all these diet gimmicks. I am just another diet fad frustration short of tattooing a fatty reminder on myself so I don't revert to my old ways. Old ways = working office jobs, eating fast food, little to no exercise--not even taiko. What a prescription for depression! I'm surprised I'm not already dead or diabetic from my bad habits. I am finally starting to lose weight in a healthy way. No more crash diets. You know what's weird is that I have such a hard time doing reps with 10 pounds weights, yet I really didn't seem to notice the day-to-day "struggle" with like 10-20 pounds of fat STUCK on me--no problem. "I'm not fat, just big-boned!" LIES!! GROSS. Never again. The human body is an amazing, complicated thing.
Alright, so my next challenge is getting through the holidays without gaining any weight. This will be difficult because the holidays always mean an abundance of food; not to mention cookies that will flood my mailbox. I can't be rude and tell people not to send me cookies, so who wants cookies? Haha.. I'm currently looking up healthy things to make for Thanksgiving. Anyway, the holiday season tends to really stress me out because you suddenly have to deal with more people and things. I'm not so much worried about money and gifts, but do I hope to God that this season goes down smoothly without any drama. Seriously, everyone is such a good preacher of "carpe diem," the Golden Rules; everyone knows karma can be a bitch, so I just hope that they think twice and behave... Sometimes I feel like "grown-ups" shouldn't be mad when kids misbehave because they only learn from the "best"--being these so-called "grown-ups" who, to this day, can't get their shit together... let's leave it at that.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!!
-Terry!
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| Last night as I was channel surfing, I chanced upon an infomercial for this:
CHIA OBAMA!
Puzzled, I have to wonder why I, a connoisseur of weird things, didn't know about this Chia Obama till now! Apparently, Chia Obama has been out and a topic of controversy for a few months now. And why not?! As the former owner of a Chia elephant, I can vouch for the fact that there have never been any other Presidential versions of this last-minute mercy gift. That is, till now... check out the company's desperate attempt to seem PC after having created a Chia Obama: get grow your very own George Washington, Abe Lincoln, or Lady Liberty Chia Pet! NO WAY!!! I know what's going on the top of my wish list now (half joking)!
Ahh, America and freedom of...pretty much everything! We're not like those countries whose leaders are unspoofable (yeah, I know that's not a word)--by law!
So it goes... a little birdie tells me it won't be long till Chia Obama ends up at the 99 Cents Store. In which case, I might just have to scoop up a few of these "collector's" items.
On another note, apparently it's been pouring cats and dogs all over So. Cal... but here. My car is in dire need of a wash. These sprinkles aren't taking care of it!
-Terry!
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| Today I got carded at the gas station when I bought a lottery ticket. Interesting experience considering 1) I hardly ever buy lottery tix and 2) I just turned another year older. Hope this one's a winner!!! The attendant seemed to feel bad after she took a look at my license and exclaimed, "you look so young!!" Ehh, I wasn't insulted...nor flattered. I really think you are as old as you feel; I really don't feel different from when I was 12! Last week, someone thought I was just turning 21... figure this is a good advantage for me since I'll (hopefully) continue looking younger than my real age, ALTHOUGH there was that time frame where people thought I was older...like older than my mom (wtf?!). I think that happens when I don't wear make-up because of the dark circles. These dark circles are here even if I get enough sleep!
Okay, if you haven't watched Made in L.A., I suggest you watch it! I caught a rerun a few weeks back... it's crazy that despite my good memory, I had forgotten all about Forever 21's usage of sweatshops back in the day. I remember I never shopped at Forever 21 in highschool because 1) the sweatshops 2) I used to dress like a boy 3) Even if I didn't dress like a boy, nothing in the cursed store would fit me because I was considered "plus sized" and if my sources are correct, the Faith 21 label for the larger ladies was only introduced earlier in 2009.
Speaking of which, it's really interesting to see that many popular labels are now accommodating the plus sized population... and why not? It's a good market... although the accommodations might just encourage people to be fat because something will always fit them. I can say that one of my motivations to lose weight before was because I couldn't wear the same cute clothes other girls could. Like.. back in jr. high when Delia's was such a hype, I couldn't fit into anything they sold! Now that I think about it, my fatness was probably a blessing in disguise because why would you want to wear the same thing as 100 other girls at school? No thank you. Sure, I might have wanted to look like them in body shape, but not be them from head to toe.
So it goes... you live and you learn.
Where do I stand with Forever 21? I like it and shop there occasionally. I sometimes just like to browse their line because I know I'm not going to look good in some of their fashions... it's just fun to look. Even so, I am still buying "more" things here than I do at my beloved Gap and BR. Shocking, I know!! It's unbelievable--but then again not--that Forever 21 is doing so well while the economy is at its lowest. "Blame" their reasonable--if not dirt cheap--prices! I guess the clothes are a good deal even if they come apart after the first wash, as rumored. Personally, I've had no such bad luck. Well, I'm not really sure where all this sweatshop stuff is at; it's something I am going to have to research, but it looks like people are happy now. We'll see who is next...
Almost time for Jeopardy!
-Terry!
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Two things about this screenshot/headline... 1) Why does the US even care that Miley is bidding farewell to Twitter? 2) Spot the typo? I'm serious when I say I don't scour the web for this ridiculousness.
Hmm..not much to update on except for the fact that I am annoyed by individuals who can't be bothered to follow-up on an e-mail which they were cc'ed on. These newer generations need to learn a thing or two about tact. It makes me question why/if I even want to do these favors for them. Good thing I'll always have the upper hand, but seriously, it feels like the situation (which already could have been handled better) and other factors surrounding it will be criticized regardless of whether or not I decide to help. Why bother? I don't want to seem picky, but the interpretation of "common courtesy" varies quite a bit across the board... I often wonder... no one held my hand nor paved the way for me, so why do certain individuals give up so easily; why are they pressing their problems/responsibilities on me?
ANYWAY, ever since I wrote those entries about breaking up with friends, I've been encountering all sorts of snippets about how to break up. Again, not like I'm scouring the web for this stuff. It all just came to me... serendipity!!
So it goes... I was watching Kathie Lee & Hoda when all of a sudden this segment about how to break up with your BFF came on and I had to hop online to check it out again since I usually just have the TV on for background noise while I work/study, etc...
In case you're interested:
All this talk of break ups. It really does seem like this is the season for breaking up. I remember I once heard on TV somewhere that it's good to break up around the holidays so that you don't have to spend money on gifts...then you get back together again in the new year and it will/should be alll good. Clever! Not sure it works like that, though..hahaha.
Oh, the UCLA stabbing! Science people are CRAZY--not to imply that I'm exempt from that statement. Lab stuff has driven me crazy...though I've never even thought about hurting someone intentionally! Definitely gonna think about making some changes in lab times (AKA: being in there less).
The world is becoming a scary place. Maybe it's been just as scary all along, but somehow just seemed less scary since news didn't travel as quickly in a society sans internet....
Your thoughts?
-Terry!
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