tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61924582905661902442011-09-15T11:55:28.323-07:00Jainomonoreply@blogger.comBlogger501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-5423242631963294192009-09-29T08:46:00.000-07:002009-09-29T08:46:21.601-07:00

So I decided to take a break from this blog for a little while and focus on developing my wine blog, http://winorhino.blogspot.com, since my career ambitions involve writing for wine publications (here's hoping!). But since I'm stuck at home, both sick and recovering from a sprained ankle, I thought writing in my normal ranting-type blog would be a fun way to spend my time. Goodness knows I

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I just found out today that my full financial aid went through, so all I have to pay are $31 in basic fees for the entire semester! I talked with the financial aid consultant today, and she told me that with this current fee waiver (based on my current economic situation) I could be covered for up to $4,000 in community college fees. Now, that's only for community college fees, which are only $26

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It's hard to say what the appeal is to playing as an evil character in a video game. Wait, I take that back - it's incredibly easy to say what the appeal is, it's just really awful to admit.I was a big fan of Fallout 3 - I didn't play it too many times, but when I did I could get lost in it for hours. I finally understood why all those gamers could spend 8+ hours a day playing video games. It's

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-11982378079356929402009-08-24T09:41:00.001-07:002009-08-24T09:41:02.266-07:00

I haven't told you guys yet, but I recently became a proud parent ... to a brand new iPhone 3gs!! That's right, I'm writing this blog entry from my new phone. That's right, blogging on the go! Be sure to stay tuned, everybody.

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"You all have got to stop calling each other sluts and whores. It just makes it ok for guys to call you sluts and whores" - Mean Girls. All right, so last night me and Julien went out to karaoke with our friend Armie, along with a group of his friends from the musical he was in. I had a good time but overall the whole night was mostly ... well ... educational, to say the least. Since I was

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-22515358668917020892009-07-13T08:10:00.001-07:002009-07-13T08:19:20.780-07:00

Whew! It's been awhile since I've been on this thing.I'm not really surprised, considering everything I've been going through as of late. It seems like all the shit that was going down would convince me to blog even more, but it just made me crawl into a little cubby hole and hide, like a tiny mouse.It really all had to do with my job at Heller. Seriously. I felt like this molecule that was

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I'm feeling a little .... conflicted at the moment. Me and Julien have had another couple stay with us for the past two weeks (a few more days to go). They paid a fair amount to stay here for two weeks, and they seemed perfectly nice so we thought it would go just fine. But things have gotten a little ... awkward. The wife (will not delve into names) seems to be really upset at me and Julien, for

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-8240400955804059682009-05-22T12:34:00.000-07:002009-05-22T12:41:22.699-07:00

Lately I've been having some major life transitions, mainly looking for a new job and trying to be more self-confident and reliable, and it's caused me to question quite a bit of the world around me, the things I see and the things I experience.The one I'm questioning right now is: why blog?Blogging is a recent phenom that's such a huge part of many people's lives. With the exception of the past

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Wow, the past (however long I haven't written since) has been insane. I'm currently training the new Wine Club Coordinator, and couldn't be happier about it. Every time I teach her something I realize that it's something I'll never have to do again, and I feel better about it every time it happens. I have two more days of training her and then I'm done.As far as getting a new job goes, I'm in the

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Wow, it's been awhile since my last post. I'm not surprised, it's been a rough couple of weeks. But all is going to be better now, I just know it. I finally got the courage to quit my job. I've been thinking about it for months now, and I finally did it. I'd been having a rough time there and I feel like it was becoming the wrong environment for me. I was no longer Wine Club Coordinator - instead

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-36882569838044489332009-04-14T11:39:00.001-07:002009-04-14T12:07:55.656-07:00

While on vacation Julien told me that he was quitting Warcraft COMPLETELY for awhile - was completely his decision, too. Yippee! I'm really happy, for both him and myself. There are so many amazing things he could do with his time, and hopefully now he'll finally be able to see and appreciate that.He was actually up for about 3 hours the night before writing a story. Unfortunately he ended up

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-56287437646153898552009-04-11T21:42:00.000-07:002009-04-11T21:53:52.817-07:00

As promised, here are some pics from the trip to Gualala! As you can see, the weather was absolutely beautiful. We had such a wonderful time. 

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Just found out I have a flat tire .... pretty lame. Currently waiting to hear if it can be repaired or if it has to be replaced. Not the best addition to the trip, but hey, it could be a lot worse ;).p.s. Julien looks really cute changing a tire!

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Hello all! I'm currently reporting from a little internet cafe in beautiful Gualala, CA. The weather is absolutely perfect, my boyfriend is absolutely perfect and I'm having the best time. It's been the perfect vacation - I can't believe I still have two whole days! I'll post some pics when I get back.

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As if moving into my new house wasn't perfect enough, tomorrow I'm heading out on my vacation! I'm going to Gualala, CA, a small little town about 2 1/2 hours north of San Francisco, right on the coast. My aunt and uncle have a vacation house there and they're letting me use it. Me and Jules have been planning this for months, and finally we get to go! I'm so excited ... work has been really

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Good news: me and my boyfriend had a serious talk yesterday after he mentioned that his mom had told him I was upset about the night before. He promised me that he would only "raid" every 2 weeks if I promised that those nights could be just for him, which is fine with me because there are nights where I like to keep to myself. So that made me feel a lot better.

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I normally don't like to hate things. It makes me feel ugly and small. I much prefer to try and be understanding, which doesn't always work. This is one of those times.I hate that my boyfriend plays Warcraft. Hate hate hate hate hate. And I don't know how to tell him. I've tried so hard to be gentle and compassionate, then upfront, and then pissed off, but I'm seriously at my wit's end. I'm

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Moving into my new digs today. Goodbye to the little house! I wish I'd take more pictures of it. Julien's parents are needing to stay with us for a week or two because there was a storm, meaning they can't bring their new boat up from Santa Barbara.Oh yeah, forgot to mention, the house we're moving into is the one Julien's parents used to rent, right next door to ours! It's been the easiest move

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-91250844355972653982009-03-31T09:44:00.000-07:002009-03-31T09:47:39.484-07:00

I just read this appalling article online: Women's Right to Vote, the Beginning or the End of America? The person who wrote it actually had the audacity to claim that women shouldn't vote, because they are too emotional to really know what they're doing. And by giving women the right to vote, America is heading on a downward spiral of doom.Well, I was so stricken by the hell-hole that is this

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-64000094913547348622009-03-27T12:36:00.000-07:002009-03-27T12:45:31.287-07:00

Found this on Lady Croissant.what is your current obsession?The weekend.what are you wearing now?Libertine for Target button-up blouse, black mid-waist pants, my red robot socks, Camper sneakers and a yellow fedora with the tag cut out. This entire outfit only cost me $8 (for the hat, everything was was hand-me-downs or gifts).do you nap a lot?No, because my mind is always way too busy.why is

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-8405816571552990962009-03-26T11:09:00.000-07:002009-03-26T11:10:57.864-07:00

(this was inspired by the story of Rumplestiltskin, as assignment for my Creative Writing class, as well as some other things going on in my life.)NamelessYou give everythingand still I don't know you.You take everythingand still I don't know you.You dance in fields,laughing, shouting.I watch from the darknesslike a stranger.

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-72237046640013627552009-03-25T09:50:00.000-07:002009-03-25T09:57:19.518-07:00

I've had a crazy week, which is why I haven't been writing. I'm really really really really tired now. Here's what's been going on:1. I had to take my car in to get my brakes fixed. I figured I probably should after they would screech when I accelerate and shake when I braked. 2 days of crappy sleep and $500 bucks later and I have my car back, good as new. The only downside is the bad brakes

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I recently came across a blog entry in The Daily Beast (not something I typically read, mind you) written by "Natalie Dylan," the self-proclaimed virgin who's about to collect almost $4 million dollars by selling her virginity online. This article spewed out a few fancy trigger words like "experiment" and "oppression," but the main point of the article, perhaps one she did not intend, says this:

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Read this article about the atrocities of sexual violence happening in Congo right now. This article made me physically sick to my stomach, but it's something that everybody should read. It just shows how bad things can get when we don't work to stop sexual abuse and violence.Women in Congo Speak Out About Rape

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Despite the fact that, generally, I consider myself to be a lucky person (I once won a hot air balloon ride by entering a free contest at Safeway), I've never really had good luck with computers. My (now) previous laptop was no exception. I bought it less than 2 years ago and since then it has probably been at the Best Buy repair center more than I've ever had it at home! It's been a never-ending

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-20887226763092186362009-03-10T10:57:00.000-07:002009-03-10T11:10:45.265-07:00

It's hard to imagine anyone trying to make rape positive. To me, rape is one of those subjects that will never be funny, amusing or good in any way. I was outright disgusted when South Park did an episode that depicted Indiana Jones getting raped, and wrote quite an opinionated entry about it in my former Myspace blog. I honestly thought I couldn't witness anything worse than that in popular

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Like many people, especially those who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence, I have been following the Rihanna / Chris Brown situation pretty carefully. I don't normally follow celebrity news or gossip, but this one really got to me.Domestic violence isn't something that's normally reported on so diligently - although approximately 1 in 4 women have been or will be abused by a spouse

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How many bland copies does it take to annoy me? Well, I've just found out.I've had a bone to pick with Dreamworks Pictures for quite some time now. It first started when they allegedly (although anyone with a brain knows it's true) stole Pixar's ant-world idea and created Antz in a rush so they could beat the premiere of A Bug's Life, a much more original and highly developed movie with a better

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-43680929313043643902009-03-01T10:55:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:57:04.104-08:00

Turns out I don't have pneumonia, it's just a virus thing. The doctor said I'm probably having trouble breathing because my chest is sore from the congestion and coughing. I don't really buy it ... but I guess we'll see what happens. I'm just grateful it's not something long-term.

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So I'm pretty sure I'm getting pneumonia. It's been hard to breathe for over a week and a half, I have severe chest pains, I'm afraid I'm coming down with a fever and I have a cold that won't go away. It sucks and I feel terrible. Going to the doctor's today. Will let you know how things go.

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I really hope Snoopy doesn't move ...

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-34456788358260888262009-02-26T09:17:00.000-08:002009-02-26T09:19:40.341-08:00

Are you a female living in Monterey, Salinas, San Jose, San Francisco or any city in between? If so, please consider volunteering for our upcoming 'avant-green' fashion/art show! Here's all the information about this exciting event:'Avant-green' fashion/art show looking for models/volunteers Are you interested in being a model for a day? We certainly hope so!The Hospitality Group from Monterey

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This was definitely not something I expected, but definitely something interesting! A supergroup with Taylor Hanson :). My sister Christine is going to be psyched.

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I started a wine blog to post my new wine findings, tastings, discoveries and other little things that wine lovers might appreciate. Here's the link if you would like to check it out:Wino RhinoCheers!

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I don't understand how some women can be so bitchy in what's supposed to be a relaxation class. I went to Pilates this morning, a few minutes before the class was supposed to start. There was hardly any room left, so I was left to set up my mat right next to the door. This women right next to me turns to me, almost immediately, and says "Do you think you could move your mat a bit? You're kind of

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So Jules and I have decided to have another hermit month in March, where we avoid spending money on anything but the bare necessities. Basically all we do is cook at home, go to the beach and take advantage of our Netflix membership.I really recommend this for anybody who's needing a bit of a financial breather. Not to mention how nice it is to get away from the whole consumer culture for a bit.

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I made a decision yesterday that I swore to myself I would not make: I've decided to actually start a novel. For years I have convinced myself that writing novels wasn't something I really could, or even wanted to, do. But alas, I am going to step over that puddle and actually give it a try. I don't plan on using it to earn my first million, or even trying to get it published or

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I've recently started to come to the realization that, truly, everything is about perspective. Regardless of the situation around me, I can influence my every reaction to it simply based on my perspective. If I walk into something expecting to be upset, angry or remorseful, then that's exactly what's going to happen. Or rather, if I step into something expecting to be optimistic, peaceful or

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-46589912135763387642009-02-18T13:14:00.000-08:002009-02-18T16:14:06.066-08:00

To both celebrate and (pretend to) ignore the sappy greeting card sentiments of Valentine's Day, Julien and I spent last weekend wine tasting. I know it sounds like the quintissenial Valentine's Day soiree for a young couple in love, but for us it was as much an educational excursion as it was a romantic one.It was my first time really going tasting after being hired as the Wine Club Coordinator

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-65083022246222620472009-02-17T15:50:00.000-08:002009-02-17T15:57:46.541-08:00

I decided to take my blogging pursuits to Blogger because Wordpress is really, really, really, really annoying. It's more professional than Blogger but it's really hard to maintain and I can't really upload it anywhere. There's always been problems when I try to upload my Wordpress blog to Facebook or Digg.Well, here's to new beginnings!p.s. if you want to see something interesting, check out my

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It's hard to work when you're sick. My mind is going everywhere and nowhere at the same time. My brain is fuzzy and I can't concentrate. My fingers keep stumbling over the keys. If I posted this without fixing all the spelling and grammar errors I'm making, this would make for a very lousy and hard to read blog entry. It might be funny, though. Something to think about for next time. My whole

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Nothing says love like basic human anatomy! Delicious anatomy, too! Chalky and sugar-coated. I wonder if I'd look like a cannibal if I ate this.

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So I have some pretty exciting news. I'm currently taking a Special Events Management course at MPC, to help improve my skills set. I've always had a knack for planning fun, unique events - but the logistics always seem to fall through the cracks in one way or another. Anyway, this specific semester is unique because, for the first time, the class is actually planning a real event. Apparently

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I breathe in livesfrom the atomsto the atmosphere. Millenniums, centuries, weeks, daysflowing on windswept currents. The blush of hope.The flush of desperation.The first and last tear-stained smile. Hands and fingers reachingfor the light of the sun.Straining through clouds, rain and snowfor a hint of warmth,a brush with completeness. Their eternal hearts beat wildly,circulating through creation.

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I baked you a pieIt's lodged in my stomachUnable to come upUnwilling to break down I wash my sticky, slippery, shifting scalesIn the sandTurning pebbles into dust mitesAnd fortunes into crowns My scalesThey glow as rainbows glowShooting sunspots out of your eyesInto the vacant spaces Peace be with the monstersWho ease my flickering spirit I've only been late for everythingBefore this

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-1406684105258580672009-02-10T21:02:00.000-08:002009-02-17T14:57:04.501-08:00

So lately I've been obsessively listening to the Repo! the Genetic Opera soundtrack. Well, some of it. I must admit that some of the songs are pretty horrendous. What else can you expect from a modern-day rock opera where there's no spoken dialogue and everybody is basically talking about guts, genes and surgery? Not to mention the whole "Paris Hilton is in the movie" thing, which I still think

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-39403137097994671962009-02-10T19:55:00.000-08:002009-02-17T14:56:04.536-08:00

One thing that sucked about the aforementioned trip to Circuit City was the lost ark of golden opportunity that's still haunting me this morning as I drink my hot chai latte and listen to the warm, steady glow of flourescent bulbs overhead. Right as I was walking into the children's DVD section I heard this loud, overweight woman in a hideous cheetah shirt proclaim "Hey, here's Alvin and the

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-14798597512564655312009-02-10T14:54:00.000-08:002009-02-17T15:02:54.174-08:00

In my opinion, a semester-long class at college always ends exactly as it begins. I'm not talking about what you learn, but about how you learn it. How the students interact with each other. How the teacher is going to observe, participate and grade. It's just like trying on a piece of clothing - it's either going to fit or it's not. No amount of finessing is going to change that initial fit. The

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I would say hooray for Circuit City, but it kind of feels wrong to since a bunch of people are losing their jobs. I am thinking it, but I will not say it. Why am I wanting to celebrate? Because I scored an awesome new mini video camera for a really good price at Circuit City's liquidation sale! It's called the Flip Video Mino, a smaller, higher quality version of their original Flip Video. It's

Jainomonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192458290566190244.post-32564456826877077212009-02-09T19:09:00.000-08:002009-02-17T14:53:46.561-08:00

Starting a blog is a hard thing to do. When I was younger blogs were only found in the form of personal diaries you, for some reason, decided to post online for everybody and their neighbor to read. I was one of those people. I wrote a personal diary on a Web site called Teen.com. It was actually quite successful - I got fan mail and everything. Well, nowadays everybody's got a blog - and it's

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