Starting the Process

So UC Davis requires you to get a sort of bid from a professor to be considered for their program. I am most interested in Dr. Sean Adams. I just don't know what I should say to open dialog. Suggestions?

BTW: register to vote. Republicans win b/c they vote. Democrats usually think some one else will vote for them. You can't complain about who is in office unless you vote!

And So It Begins....

The official deadline for me to leave the rock is Jan 1 2009. Where will I go you ask? Where I get into school. I'm fairly confident this will happen. If it doesn't, I'll cross that bridge when I get there. I've narrowed it down to San Diego State University, UC Davis, and St Louis University. Although I like the San Diego area best, right now I am leaning to UC Davis as a school. It looks more specialized. Well now it is off to the water park!

Frustrations Unlimited!

So on my way back from the mainland, I had to check one of my carry-on bags plane-side because it was a small plane. When I got my bag back at my next destination, my camera was gone out of my camera case. my little pink camera case was closed in my bag, but the camera was nowhere to be seen. I had them check the plane and also had them call the originating airport to see if my camera was there, but it wasn't. I had to file a stolen item report and may possibly get compensation withing the next 2 months. Alas, I have no pics from oct to now and will not have any for a while because the camera is gone. If you have any pics from Halloween (with my amazing Freddy Krueger outfit with the 2 hour make-up job), Lynn's or Heidi's B-day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time we were out together, it would be awesome if you could send them to me.

This was after coming to the mainland I arrived 7 hours later than I was supposed to sans luggage.

This was after being bumped down from first class with no compensation on a flight.

This is after getting on the airplane and hour an a half late because we were waiting on the crew.

This is after sitting on the tarmac for over an hour.

I felt very sorry for the Northwest customer service rep who had to deal with me. I do not feel sorry for the customer service rep from corporate who is going to call me.

Tasty Salad Recipe

4 cups spinach and mixed greens
some tomatoes
some cucumber
some peeled boiled shrimp
1 grilled small chicken breast
2 TBS gorgonzola
1 chopped hard boiled egg
2 strips chopped cooked bacon
1/2 sliced avocado
Marie's raspberry vinaigrette

Mix it.

It's good.

Alas...

Why is Basil the only herb I can keep alive? My sage died, my tobacco, which is usually very hearty, died, and my lemon balm died. Maybe the indoor herb garden by my windwo is best suited for the amazing flowering plants I have and the one odd vine-thing plant I inherited because the herbs are not doing what they are supposed to do. I'm talking about living, I mean heaven forbid they actually grow.

On the plus side we did put a live x-mas tree up this year at my friend's house. We will have our own small Christmas here before we go to the mainland for the main event.

I haven't put up my Christmas decor yet.

Two Unrelated Thoughts...

I think the entire male population has gone completely bonkers. Seriously, if you are crazy, please don't talk to me. And if you haven't tried the Mango Juicy Juice, you are missing out. It's delicious.

O Happy Day

I was listening to my favorite study music, Splashdown, when I noticed something new in my iTunes mini-store. This wonderous new treasure was the "Stars and Garters" album by Splashdown. Remastered.

There is one album I would like to in possession of that was never released... "Possibilities". If anyone has an inkling on where to find it, let me know.





Post note: I found them on this site. all free. all wonderful.

Rain

So I see this wall of rain moving in off the mountain, but I don't know if it's just random rain or Flossie.

Current Weather: Mostly cloudy, humid, muggy, not nice.

Tomorrow

Ok, so they said today was the big day and noooooooooo hurricane. Tomorrow they say. tonight and tomorrow. While we did have high wind and surf advisory, I am more concerned about the high UV index. It's supposed to be 10+ tomorrow.
Current weather: cool, cloudy, breezy

Clean House

One of the most important things to have during a natural disaster is a clean house. I don't know why, but I have been cleaning all today and I say it is an important thing to have. Actually Dave helped me bring my water and food in last night and noticed that there was mold on the celing of the bathroom. I was really compelled to get it off.

My roomies' families are ok (on the big island). They aren't in major hurricane zone. Just getting a lot of rain.

Current weather: Sunny, wispy clouds in sky, breezy, and HOT. UV index at 8 so I am trying to stay inside and cancer free.

Emergency Survival Kit

In any extreme natural disaster situation, you should have an emergency kit. It should look like this



Just add ice.
Your kit should include:
*Water
*Non-perishable food
*Non-electric can opener for canned food
*Battery-powered radio
*Matches and Lighters
*Candles
*Playing cards/board games
*Beer
*Ice
*First-aid kit

Current weather: Windy, clear skies, sunny. A very nice day so far.

Hurricane Preparedness

Yesterday I went to the comissary and bought water, canned veggies and soup, and some other provisions. Today to get ready for the hurricane I am getting batteries, ice, and a flashlight. While I have been in Hawaii, I have experienced a flood, an earthquake, and some tornadoes. The two natural disasters I did not want to be in were tsunami and hurricane. One down...



...But if Hurricane Day is anything like Earthquake Day, it will be a gooooood time.

Current weather- Not a cloud in he sky from my window. Breezy.

Emergency plan

As some of you may know hurricane Flossie is headed this way. I talked is over with Kristen's parents and they said I should let my family know my emergency plan in case it is a bad storm (which it isn't supposed to be). I will be staying at a friend's house who lives more inland than I do the day it is supposed to hit. If I am unable to make it to her house I am just going to stay in my building. If the water starts getting higher than my floor (which I doubt will happen, but I'm not in a tsunami safe floor anymore) I will go higher in the building. That's my plan.

YOURspace.com

So I am at a grand total of 2 Myspace accounts being opened with MY email address without my knowledge. My Myspace isn't even opened with this email address. PEOPLE! Know your own email address!! It isn't that hard!!!! Next time it happens, I'm messing with the account.

Huh...

So here's the big dilemma: For the past four years I have had a very clear goal, graduate from the University of Hawaii. To complete this task I had to obviously remain in Hawaii. Now I HAVE completed it and I feel a little lost. Do I stay or do I go? I know you have read numerous posts about how much Hawaii sucks (and it still has its moments), but I have actually made a semi-good life for myself here. I know I am not going to stay forever, and am wondering if now is the time to leave. If I leave, however, I probably will not come back. Not to live here at least. Additionally, if I leave and don't have a game plan, I run the risk of carting my crap all around the mainland. Now that I don't have a HUGE goal that requires me to stay in Hawaii, I feel more distant from my family, interstate travel, and quality sundries at affordable prices. hmmmmmm.......

bored.

so bored. check out new pics on flickr.

NEW APARTMENT!!!

Well, I am now sleeping in my NEW apartment. I still have some of my stuff at the old one, but that will be taken care of this weekend. We got the bed moved out, which is always the most grueling task. Dave came down and helped Tabitha and I move our stuff, so I took both of them out for dinner a Buca di Beppo's. YUM!!! I LOVE the new place and the people I am living with.

YAY!!!!

I DID IT!!! I finished. I now have a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. WOO HOO!!! I don't have the degree in my hand yet, but it should be on its way in 6-10 weeks. I have really enjoyed having everyone here!

Computer Story

Ok. So I don't know if all of you know about my computer story but I just got it back yesterday. Here's the rundown.

April 12~ I have three papers due, one powerpoint presentation, and saturday I have my statewide conference I am in charge of. My computer won't turn on or charge before school. I sit at the Apple store and wait for them to open. The guy opens it up, says it is liquid damage, says it will be $790 and will take about 7-10 days. I said wow, thats steep, but I don't know if I have any other options so ok.

April 29~No computer. March into the Apple store and bitch at three people until I get a manager. They say it is on back order and they re sorry they didn't call me. Yes it will still be $790. I am still upset and won't leave so they tell me I can buy a refreshed macbook (not black like mine) and can return it when I get me computer for the full price. The manager makes the comment "don't spill liquid on it" in a joking manner and I almost bitch-slap her right then.

April 30~Apple recalls the batteries for my computer. The symptoms are not turning on and not charging.

May 1~ I call Apple service center and talk to Curtis to file a formal complaint. He agrees with me it doesn't sound like liquid damage and is not happy with what has happened to me. I tell him I think I am being ripped off. He files the complaint with my Apple store and the service center which has my computer. The same day, some one FINALLY calls me to tell me my computer will be ready the next week. They get the part on Saturday.

May 7~My computer arrives and I return the refreshed MacBook. They tell me they don't refund refreshed computers and I tell them this is extortion, get your manager NOW. I get my money back.

So I have my computer back, they have their computer back. Why am I still pissed off?

On a happy note, people start getting here today!!

Who's READY?!!?

For coming out to Hawaii? I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE EVERYBODY!!! And who is ready for the Aqua Teen Movie? I want to go!!