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Phil re-did the presentation for me.

Somehow I feel like people don't like it... :-/

great monday, or GREATEST monday?

Around noontime, I arrived at Harrison Tower to spend time with Charlotte.
(my ol' roommate)
We grabbed a cup o' joe, and went to Buffalo Exchange.
She had gone there the day before, with 2 giant bags and little luck.
This time I brought one of her bags in and got her $60.
She was grateful, but all I did was just stand around really.
We had some sushi for lunch.
At Powells, I bought a book on cocktails.
Then we just laid on the grass in the park and talked. The weather was nice.
I had to block my eyes from the sun.
I was wearing shorts and felt the heat on my legs.
Back at the apartment
We painted empty wine bottles,
watched Serendipity (which made me think a lot about fate),
while eating potatoes with ketchup.
Charlotte found out she is going to Spain and staying there.
Fallon finally found a place to live.
What a happy day.
We went to Brian's little shanty of a house.
I had 2 pints of PBR and we all watched Scarface
(two movies i've never seen until now, dude).
During the flick, our former RA came to visit
It was funny to be drinking around him
and hear him joke so casually about marijuana.
It was cold when we walked back to the apartment,
but I wasn't sober and it didn't faze me.
We ate super dry crackers to soak up the sticky beer taste in the back of our throats.
I slept on the couch.
It was surprisingly comfortable.
We had eggs for breakfast and more coffee.

I'm back at home now, and Charlotte leaves for California tomorrow. It was really nice to get out, and live in the city again if just for a day. I feel like every day should be so great.

and its funny
because Char and I are quite different but get along so well. I feel thankful that we were put together as roommates during that first year. Some people have nightmarish roommate experiences, but I've met a friend for life. :)

a quote

"Learn to expect nothing, and there will be less disappointment."

...or something along those lines.
What is your view on this? Is it optimistic, pessimistic?
Sometimes I feel like being this way.

Taken By Trees - Only Yesterday

Taken By Trees - Only Yesterday

oh honey

dear ma and pa,

happy 23rd anniversary.

I hope you enjoy the french toast I will attempt for breakfast.

fun fact: my mum got married at 19 years old.

Better Off Dead

watched it today.

High Fidelity

I'm watching it.

I love it.

I wonder if anyone else has cried during this movie.



(don't tell me I'm the only one)

another threadless submission

I turned my painting into a submission for the preloved competition.
Please vote when it goes up, pretty please? :-)

Rent

I watched the Broadway performance on DVD last night, so good.

Mimi's part in "Another Day" in particular have been stuck in my head...

there is no future
there is no past
I live this moment
as my last

there's only us
there's only this
forget regret
or life is yours to miss
no other road
no other way
no day but today

there's only yes
only tonight
we must let go
to know what's right
no other course
no other way
no day but today

there's only now
there's only here
give into love
or live in fear
no other path
no other way
no day but today

I feel like shit!

but i'm gonna be a man and pretend like I don't.

wish me luck! :)

personal website

i has one

still in progress

Ponyo

Hayao Miyazaki's most recent film, Ponyo (on the Cliff by the Sea) is being released in the US this August. I was lucky enough to watch it on opening day with my host family in Japan (my host brothers loved it). And although it's not another Spirited Away, it's very cute and has more of a Totoro vibe. I really hope it gets a theatre screening in Portland. :-)

Threadcakes

A few friends and I finished something for Threadless' Threadcake competition today. :-) Time consuming, a bit messy, but I'm proud of us. :')

finished! based on Escape to Space





yay

spring term grades

History of Western Art: B-
2D Design: A
Japanese 103: B
The Work of Art: A

hmm
I guess it could have been worse, I was scared I wouldn't pass art history. phew.

nevermind, this song does it

Don't say it's over
Cause that's the worst news I could hear I swear that I will
Do my best to be here just the way you like it
Even though its hard to hide
Push my feelings all aside
I will rearrange my plans and change for you

If I could go back
That's the first thing I would do I swear that I would
Do my best to follow through
Come up with a master plan
A homerun hit, a winning stand
A guarantee and not a promise
That I'll never let your love slip from my hands

If it's the beaches
If it's the beaches' sands you want
Then you will have them
If it's the mountains' bending rivers
Then you will have them
If it's the wish to run away
Then I will grant it
Take whatever what you think of
While I go gas up the truck
Pack the old love letters up
We will read them when we forget why we left here

today today tomorrow tomorrow

Today I woke up from sleep not so pleasant.
Today I had peanut butter on toast for breakfast.
Today I was sad the milk was empty.
Today I had sushi for lunch.
Today I went to Trader Joes.
Today I bought poppyseed dressing, crumbled feta, mixed greens and cookies.
Today I walked to the bank.
Today I tried setting up a student loan account.
Today I went to Safeway.
Today I applied for a job at Safeway.
Today I feel that it's a promising prospect.
Today I walked back home and collapsed on the floor, happy to be out of the blaring sun.
Today
Today
Today

Tomorrow I have a dentist appointment.
Tomorrow I will paint.
Tomorrow
Tomorrow
Tomorrow

I miss the city

I'm not meant for suburbia. :'(

everything was beautiful and nothing hurt.

- vonnegut

hi

officially moved back to the family's house, feels strange.

goodbye epler 608.
lots of memories there.

things that are happening right now
are such a blur.


hello summer

doot

doot doot doot doot.