Your iPhone Will Not Save You

Technology is one of those few things I give up on before I even try. Every day some new company comes out with some new fin-fangle gadget that the majority of the population feels they can’t live without. Not that there’s anything horribly wrong with that (a few of the people I care the most about fall into this category), but here are a couple reasons why I never will never be that person.

1. At the rate at which technology becomes obsolete, I really don’t see the point in even trying to keep up. Why throw away a perfectly good cell phone just because it’s not the latest and greatest model?

2. I have a computer, a cell phone, and an ipod. I therefore do not need a gadget that’s all of those things in one.

3. In the inevitable event that society breaks down, the world comes to an end, and we are all attacked by zombies, is your iphone going to save you? The answer is no. Because at that point there will be no electricity and so once the battery dies, that’s the end of that. The most effective thing your gadget can be used for is to throw at the zombie and hope you daze them long enough to run away. But even then that trick only works once, unless you’re really willing to go and ask the zombie for your iphone back.

allergies = cruel and unusual punishment

Up until three days ago, I was impressed by my lack of allergy attacks this spring. Well, I obviously jinxed myself because as soon as Kristin and I arrived at her sister's house in West Jordan Monday night, the sneezing commenced and has yet to cease.

While we are on the subject, I would like to express my true feelings concerning allergies. I hate them with a fiery passion. If I had to choose between suffering from an allergy attack and dying (note: this would be a quick, relatively painless death), I don't know which one I'd pick.

So, basically, my body is just stupid. Allergies occur when your body thinks that something harmless (like pollen, dander, etc.) is a deadly virus that wants to kill you. Your body overreacts and tries to fight off the "deadly virus" but ends up just making you miserable for no apparent reason. Something obviously wasn't thought out very thoroughly.

This is how I envision the whole "virus vs pollen vs stupid immune system" scenario in my head.

Anyway, enough about me. How are you?

Richard and the Bats

Having friends in the film program means that I get invited (aka dragged, jk) to all the student film events. The SFA (Student Film Association) met a few weeks ago and featured a dozen or so films and commercials made by students at BYU. The hands-down winner of the night was titled "Richard and the Bats." I was fortunate enough to stumble upon it online the other day and will now share it with you (don't you feel lucky?).

Reverse Gay-dar

According to my sister Kelli, I suffer from what you would call "reverse gay-dar." Rather than sniffing out and disregarding men who appear to be gay, I instead sniff them out and become instantly attracted. It's not that I want what I can't have, it's just that I honestly don't realize they're gay.

OK, here's the back story. My first year at BYU, there was this guy that lived in my apartment complex who I thought was a Greek god reincarnate. Seriously, he was HOT. And the fact that he dressed well made him even hotter. In fact, he dressed a little too well. My friend picked up on this and teased me that he was gay, but I disregarded her with the rationalization that, "we're at BYU." Rock solid argument, I know.

Anyways, I was looking at one of my friend's facebook page the other night and saw that she was friends with that certain "old flame" (I wish) and asked her what the connection was (and I won't lie, I wanted her to hook me up). She promptly replied, stating that she was "tight with the underground BYU gay community," had met him through "one of his boyfriends," and that he was "gay, gay, gay, gay, GAY."

I always had a feeling that my affinity towards metro guys would eventually cause problems.

What the crud?!?

It's snowing outside. Seriously, it is and has been ALL DAY! Maybe someone should kindly remind the weather that it's freakin' April. APRIL. As in spring. Definitely not the season for snow.

And finals start in two days. I have such a ridiculous amount of homework due between now and next Wednesday that just thinking about it makes me want to curl up in the fetal position and cry. But I won't because that would be awkward.

And there's a dog in my apartment. And it smells.

On the up side, I made muddy buddies today. They were tasty.

Reasons why today rocked...

1) I slept in 'till noon. I had a migraine last night, (which was gone when I woke up - I can add that to the list of good things) so I slept longer than usual.

2) I discovered we now get the Discovery Channel at our apartment.

3) I got a free freshwater pearl necklace. Hooray for jewelry stores that give away stuff in order to stand out in a town where every other store is dedicated to weddings.

4) I successfully parallel parked on my first try (the first time I've needed to since my driver's test I might add).

5) I signed my housing contract for next year. Hooray for not being homeless.

6) I bought groceries. Hooray for not starving.

7) I didn't eat any junk food even though I really wanted to.

8) I got all of my homework for tomorrow (plus some not due for a few days) done before midnight...which NEVER happens.

Ok, so today wasn't that great, but I'm trying to stay positive. In a few short weeks, finals will start and life will be H-E-double hockey sticks, so I might as well enjoy the simple life while I can. Plus I haven't written a new post in a while...

Now That's Giggle Worthy

I just realized that even after my long explaination of why my post is 'Makes Me Giggle Tuesday' as oppose to 'Makes Me Giggle Monday' that the date of the post says Monday. Ha! That's what I get for writing a post barely after midnight. I feel the need to break into song: Isn't it ironic? Don't cha think? It's like rain... Sorry, that was random. Hooray for random-ness.

Blah, Blah, Blah

Alas, I once again go for a month plus without posting anything new - I do have to say though, January was a good month as far as posts go. In order to relieve some of my guilt, I am writing what Kassie so lovingly calls 'a throw away post'. A throw away post is a post in which the author, basically, doesn't actually say much of anything. So this is me not saying much of anything.

I guess I could fill you in on what I've been doing lately, although there isn't much to say...and I can't even use pictures to distract you from my never-ending ramblings. O well.

Classes are going well. I'm really enjoying my Theatre History class in particular. I am also currently preparing for my field study this spring (that will take place somewhere in Utah, so nothing too exotic), and am seriously reconsidering my original plan of staying in Utah summer term to get some GE's out of the way...the closer summer gets, the more I'm liking the idea of going home for a few months. Also undergoing the reevaluating process in the whole "should I add a minor?" idea. I am/was (can't decide which) considering adding a Theatre Studies minor. I've always loved theatre and want to be more involved, so this minor would basically be for kicks and giggles. But there's the part of me that wants to get done as soon as I possibly can and run away from Utah screaming bloody murder. Then there's that voice in the mack of my mind (which, interestingly enough, sounds a lot like Mom) saying, "You only get this experience once...enjoy it...don't be in a rush" and so forth. Grrr...So. Frustrating. And then there's the whole "I think I picked the wrong major" stuff going on in the back of my mind, but with almost two years under my belt, it seems like such a waste to change it now. *weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth*

Wow, that was a lovely venting paragraph. Sorry about that.

Tickle Me Emo

My roommate showed this to me, I thought it was too funny not to share.

For your enjoyment (or, if you're anything like me, slight disturbance), I present Tickle Me Emo. This little guy is Elmo's cousin from Depress-A-Me Street and is full of issues. He's sad, whiny, and (of course) overly emotional.



Needless to say, I think there is something seriously wrong with today's youth and the whole "emo" scene. I just don't understand the mentality. Unfortunately, my generations' contribution to society seems to be one of disrespect and selfishness. I am constantly amazed by the lack of consideration shown by my peers and the complete disregard demonstrated towards their elders. They seem to think that their few years of experience qualifies them to know what's best and everyone else is an idiot. That and the whole "I'm too deep for you to understand" attitude really bug me. All I can say to people like that is "seriously?"

I'll get off my soap box now.

Xbox to Exile?

I came across this article, which discusses a link between social behavior and video games, today while browsing the internet. I thought it was pretty interesting and that all of my child-raising siblings and friends (as well as those considering having children in the near/distant future) might find it interesting. NOTE: I'm not trying to preach, just thought it made some good points. A few of the remarks are a little "no duh" and could easily be reconciled with the whole "everything in moderation" ideal, but it provides all of you statistic-quoting junkies with additional numbers and percentages if nothing else.

Xbox to Exile? Videogames Linked to Antisocial Behavior

The Search is Over!

Are you ready for this? I have fantastic news! The other day, while roaming the aisles of the local Wal-Mart, Becky (my roommate) and I made an exciting discovery. I have been waiting my entire life for something this monumental, so imagine my surprise when I finally found it. Seriously, this could change all of our lives...forever.

I know you're dying to know what we found. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the world's most unhealthy and sugar-packed cereal ever conceived by man. 'Chocolate Marshmallow Mateys.' Not only is it chocolate-y, but it has marshmallows! I know, exciting, huh? But hey, in the cereal's defense, it does contain eight "essential" vitamins and minerals (we'll just ignore the fact that those vitamins and minerals are also found in pretty much everything else).

I'm still alive...sort of

Yes, I realize that it has been ages (and by ages, I mean about two weeks) since my last post. But, I find that nothing incredibly post worthy has happened in my life, or that there are no pictures to go with it...and what is a post without pictures? All right, feeble excuse, I know. The point is, I have not forgotten my promise to keep a semi-recent update of my life posted, and assure that I will be making at least one significant post this weekend (assuming that I survive the book report, case study, and statistics homework that needs to be done between now and then). It's times like this that I really wonder where the week has gone.