Thursday, March 31, 2011

IPA



I tried something I'd never had before today - an IPA. It's interesting. I liked it.

Visit A Brewery


Well we visited Stone Brewery today. I didn't think I liked beer, because I've never really found many I liked (the exception being Rhinehart's beerdegaard). I found two I liked today. Apparently I don't like the beers Kevin gives me because he doesn't like hopps, and I really do. Anyway, the guy really needed a microphone because I couldn't hear him at all. Then we had lunch at their restaurant. The food was OK. The brownie was good. As was the mac 'n beer-cheese.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Goals for April

Goals for April:
Warp loom without help in time for collegium
Continue taking one photo a week
Complete 10 puzzles from puzzle book
Watch 5 episodes of Bones
Watch 3 episodes of Firefly
Complete 20 Sudoku puzzles
Complete 10 crossword puzzles
Take 10 snapshots from 100 Snapshots
Complete DITL
Post a self portrait
Finish American Gods
Finish HP 6
Finish season 1 of Glee
Watch 2 movies with different letters
Walk the dogs 5 times
Have my hair cut
Continue with 100 pushups program
Weigh myself weekly
Work on my Russian
Visit a brewery
Visit a winery
Go to Wild Animal Park
Scan another photo album
2 more sections of 5000 question meme

100 Snapshots

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Lamb!

I forgot to post this when I tried it, but Laura made lamb pita pockets which were really good. I was nervous because my experience with goat was so bad, but this was really yummy!

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Chicken Vodka



Tonight I tried Chicken with Vodka sauce at Ippolitos. All I really have to say is YUM YUM! Honestly, I have been afraid to try this my whole life because who really likes the taste of vodka? But, I tried it tonight, and I'll definitely try it again!

Michael Clayton


One more new movie. I enjoyed this one, but was confused by the ending. That's all I'll say as I don't want to provide spoilers. Anyway, it's the story of a "fixer" at a law firm and a manic depressive partner (like law firm partner not sexual partner) and a corrupt corporation. 3 stars.

Friday, March 25, 2011

52 Pics :)

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Visit Atlanta


I'm in Atlanta, just for the weekend. I'm taking a test, and leaving my cat with my family until I get back here for good. So far it's been a good weekend. I went to Moes and then mom quizzed me on the test I'm about to take. And I've slept, because I took the redeye and didn't manage to sleep on it at all.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Swim With a Dolphin

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Today was one of the big ones on the list - one that I've wanted to do for years. I went to Sea World in San Diego and swam with a dolphin named Toby. Dolphins feel like slippery rubber. Anyway, we got to give a few commands, and then I got a hug. It was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this to everyone.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Get an A(-)

Well, following my theory that an A is an A and these plus and minuses are stupid, I did accomplish this goal. So I'll finish UCR with a GPA of 3.6... not good, not bad.

Try New Foods: Angus Beef



OK So I'm pushing it a little here, but I tried Arby's new Angus Beef sandwich. It was Ok, but I really don't get the big obsessive angus beef thing. It's no better than every day beef. I'd eat it again, because I like beef of most sorts, but I don't understand what's so special about it.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Viva La Vegas

Goal Accomplished: Visit Las Vegas
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This weekend was my final conference, and Laura and I drove out to Vegas for it. I can't say I really "did" Vegas, as that would be expensive. Really expensive. But we went out Friday night for dinner, and saw a lava show that was free on the side of the road. We also ate at a nice buffet.
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I even have video!



Saturday we went to the Belagio and saw the water show. As well as walked around a little bit.
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I lost $5 to a 25 cent slot machine. Didn't even win a free spin. I have no idea why people waste so much time on those if they don't ever win anything. Lame-sauce.

So overall, I'm not really a Vegas girl.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Success!




I managed to keep my car clean for a month! Now, I get to drive it to Vegas and cross another one off my list!

Friday, March 11, 2011

Weekly Update

Completed this week:
Score at 40 yards

In progress this week:
Take one photo a week for a year
Complete a Sudoku book
Complete a crossword book
Watch Glee in order
Shave my legs weekly for 3 months
Do 100 pushups (20)
Weigh myself weekly for a year (that number is going up, not down...)
Get 1 A’s Winter quarter (last week!)
Work at a summer camp (lots of paperwork etc)
Visit Las Vegas (next weekend)
Visit Atlanta (the weekend after that)
Tour a brewery (April 1)
Swim with a dolphin (March 24)
Go to Wild Animal Park (April 3)
Move (April 25)
Clean my car and keep it clean for a month (March 16)

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Score at 40


I crossed another one off my list today - score at 40! and I did it in a big way - with a bullseye! This is one of those goals that I thought was a ways off, I'd probably get in a year or so, so I'm thrilled to get it now! We shot 4 royal rounds. I scored at the 40 in 3 of them, getting the bullseye, a one point shot and a two point shot. Overall though I'm not too happy with my shooting. I mean, I scored an 18 in warmup in one round at the 20. Then my highest royal round score was an 18. So what gives? Sighs. I only shoot well when it doesn't matter.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Weekly Update

Completed this week:
Write in LJ every day for a month
Take meds every day for a month
Learn inkle weaving

In progress this week
DITL Every month
Warp loom without help - I only needed a very very little bit of help this time.
Take one photo a week for a year
Post a self portrait every month for a year
Watch Glee in order
Watch 26 movies one for each letter (added Temple Grandin)
Shave my legs weekly for 3 months
Do 100 pushups
Weigh myself weekly for a year
Get 1 A’s Winter quarter (1 more week of the quarter)
Work at a summer camp (lots of paperwork)
Read a children’s book in Russian
Tour a brewery
Visit Atlanta
Move
Clean my car and keep it clean for a month

Gosh that was a productive week

DITL March 4

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Let all the animals out

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Check all the online spots

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Eat some breakfast

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Get dressed, all that jazz

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We're weaving...

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Then we're returning books to the library

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We're trying to take pictures of the exercising at the gym.... wher ethey dont' much like cameras.

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We do pushups ...
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And then eat at the sub Station

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We go to the doctor's - no cmaeras allowed!

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Grading the essayts...

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Feeding the doggies dinner

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Stop for gas again

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Words with friends

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Off to Chik Fil Et

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It's my going away party

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And we're too drunk to continue our DITL.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Learn Inkle Weaving


After card weaving, inkle weaving is incredibly simple. I kind of like it. Next up, to learn some patterns on it. But I understand how the patterns work and stuff. I really like that you can't screw it up, lol! Anyway, I went over to Erin's house yesterday and she taught me this. Next week she's going to help me with patterns.