I had the most wonderful dream. My grandma Nonie took me shopping. It was so much fun to spend time with her and to let her spoil me! I really miss her. I know that I will see her again one day.

A little venting

So I'm sitting here in the library about to loose my mind. I hate that my laptop died and my parents aren't going to buy a new one unless I am in school. It's practical I know but man it sucks not having a computer. Luckily I have a blackberry and I have some internet access. But it is not the same.
I am so sick of school. I don't want to be here. I want to be home. I feel like a failure. I am embarassed that I got to where I am. I am going to fail 3 classes. It's too late, there's nothing I can do, I can't even drop the classes. But I have to hang in and pass my two classes. The beacons of hope that will save me from academic probation. Caring is exhausting. I'm tired I don't want to anymore.
I am tired of people assuming that I am some good, perfect person. That I am a genius with straight A's and no problems, other than being occasionally annoying. I am a normal person with FLAWS! I am not a doll. I make mistakes, I screw up all the time. I have a swearing problem. I hate feeling like people expect me to be a perfect person, when I am nothing close to that!
I'm sorry you had to read this but I just really needed to say what's been on my mind. I feel better now.

A square peg in a round hole

I discovered this yesterday, actually a friend told me that in Japan they have square watermelons because they fit in your refrigerator better and they taste better too, because they are smaller and the sugar is more condensed. I don't know if they really taste better but man they are cool! If I was in California I would definitely grow my own. I found a website that tells you how to do it, it doesn't seem too hard.

Is life a tragedy or a comedy?

Recently I saw the film, Melinda Melinda. I liked it a lot I thought the concept was really interesting. The premise of the movie is two playwrights are sitting down to dinner with two other people and they are discussing whether life is inherently tragic or comedic. Then a guy tells them a bare bones story and the playwrights take turns telling the story as a tragedy and the other one tells it as a romantic comedy.

I hate to admit it but I prefered the tragic version of the story. Romantic comdies generally do not interest me because I feel that they are so over the top and unrealistic. However, I do not believe that life is inherrently tragic or comedic because life is not a film, book or a play. If it were it would be a mixture of all genres: comedy, romance, tragedy and irony.

A random little Q&A

My friend Leah did this on her blog and I really liked it, she said we could respond by posting in in our blog so you can too.

1. What's your favorite non-food/ supporting food (e.g. ice cream cones (the cone itself), whipped cream, marshmallow creme)?

Chocolate Jimmies, they make everything more delicous and fun!

This is a box of Jimmies! It weighs 6 POUNDS and costs only $9.50 if you want to get me a rediculously awesome present!

2. Favorite book pre-high school?

Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech

3. Whose handwriting do you envy?

I wish I had a signature like John Hancock's. I also like Emily Dickinson's handwritting.

4. What does your blog title mean/ where did it come from?

I was watching a tv show while setting up my blog and this lady said she was a laundry list of problems and I liked the way it sounded. And Harper, who helped me create my blog, liked it too.

5. Favorite chore (or least hated):

I love cleaning the bathroom, I always feel good after it is done. I also love doing laundry. My Aunt Eileen once said that she loved doing laundry because she loved that she could take something dingy and disgusting and make it beautiful and clean. I think that is so poetic. Plus you can do other things while doing laundry, it is the least labor intensive chore and I love wearing clothes that are fresh out of the dryer!

6. What's your favorite kind of chip (baking and dipping)?

Dipping: Terra Potpourri Chips, it is a mix of sweet potato chips, terra blue chips, youkon gold chips, and red potato chips.

Baking: Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips. These are the only baking chips that taste so good I would eat them plain.

7. Favorite animal (mythological and real)?

Mythological: Luckdragon, from The Neverending Story

Real: Dog, cat, liger and zorse

Your turn! You can respond to this post or create a post of your own on your blog.

Happy Birthday Shelly!

Today is Shelly's birthday! Shelly is my other half, we share a brain! I miss her to pieces right now. Very few people know me better than Shelly, she can usually tell what I am even thinking. I am sad that I do not get to throw Shelly the best birthday party she has ever seen... but one day I will throw her the party of the century. She and I have been friends for life, ok not really. When we were kids we actually hated each other and we would fight all the time. Looking back I have no idea why, ok well I used to be super bosy... that could have something to do with it.

Shelly you are amazing! I love you so much. You have been there for me when I needed a shoulder to cry on. No matter what happens you will always be my best friend and I will always be there for you because we are family and friends. Happy birthday Weezah! You know I love you more than my luggage!

If I had money...

Looking at all of the old bikes made me want an old car. If I had a lot of money here are some that I would buy.

First off, building a collection is like building a family, you need lots of variety with an overall feeling of cohesiveness. To start my collection I would get some really old cars, to kind of round things out.

1928 Ford Model A

1939 Lincoln Zephyr

1941 Cadillac Coupe

Now for my favorite category! Classic muscle cars from the '50's, 60's and '70's. This is the largest and most important category to me.

1955 Ford Crown Victoria

My Grandma Nonie used to drive a Crown Victoria, I would get this car because it reminds me of her, plus it is really cute!

1973 Chevrolet Corvette

This car is gorgeous! Enough said, right? I think I'm starting to drool!

1967 Ford Mustang

This is another beautiful car that I have always loved, in fact I would consider collecting just Ford mustangs. I would get this car specifically for my mom though because she used to have one.

1968 Chevrolet Camaro

1953 Hudson Hornet

I would get this car for Andres and Sydney because they love the movie Cars. I love this car, it is just cool. I picture pulling up somewhere and 20 kids just piling out of the backseat.

1956 Ford Thunderbird

I don't know why but this car makes me think of my dad. I guess I picture him driving this car when he was a teenager, because he is way too tall for this car! This car would probably be more fitting for Shelly.

1966 Dodge Charger

Not only is this car rediculously good looking it is also the car that Michael Westin, from the tv show Burn Notice, drives.

1965 Ford Cobra

This car is a replica but man it still looks good!

1969 Chevy Camaro

I would get this car for Alissa. She loves orange and man she would look good in this car!

Happy Father's Day!

I am so greatful for my Father. I have learned so much from him. I've learned how to focus my energy and be more effective, how to clean deeply and that if I work hard enough and determination I can accomplish anything. I love you Dad!

I think Murray is lonely...

I have the most amazing bike! It is a cruiser from the 70's. It is brown and has the name Murray painted on it, I didn't just make it up. I love going for bike rides, it is a great time to clear my head and it really leaves me feeling happy and energized. But lately I get the feeling that Murray is lonely and would like some friends, Murray was free and just kind of came to be mine. So I did a little research and here are some of my favorites.