BACK!

I skimmed my previous posts to catch up on my own life and to see where I had left off. After skimming through several, I came to a firm conclusion about myself. It goes as follows: GOOD GOD, I'M ANNOYING! How do I even have friends? Ridiculous.

I can read!

When I was an elementary student I used to read a crap load of books. Yes, a crap load. I loved it. Then reading had to become an academic thing with age so I stopped reading for pleasure. I cant really remember a book I enjoyed reading throughout high school (except for All Quiet on the Western Front.) I'm so lucky sparknotes exists! Without it I would have failed every essay. Recently I have started to read out of pleasure again. I started off with a girly classic Pride and Prejudice. And let me tell you, the beginning of it was brutal. I turned to sparknotes for help because it just wasnt piquing my interest. By the 3rd day of trying to get through this book it got easier. I actually started to enjoy the book. And thus my reading phase began. My sister gave me a book to read and I finished all 500 pages in two days. Today, I went to the dollar bookstore (HOLLEERRR!!!!) and bought 4 books for myself. 8 books cost $7.68. Freaking fantastic! I should have read for pleasure when i was younger, as it probably would have enhanced my vocabulary a crap load. leviathan. The end.

ps i'm full. it's 2 am. i had a snack after resisting the urge to snack a moment earlier. i'm regretting my downfall quite a bit. tomorrow I WILL work out!

Bridget Jones's Diary-Inspired Philosophy

If you do not know already, I am in love with the film Bridget Jones's Diary.
I love it. I love everything about it.
From watching this film I have developed a theory, or even a philosophy perhaps.
In order to win the heart of another (whether platonic or romantic) you must (or should) practice what was exemplified by Colin Firth's character, Mark Darcy--when he looked Bridget straight in the eye (no smile. totally awkward, but with absolute perfection) and said "I like you--very much--just as you are."
I don't mean execute a cheesy line in the most awkward way possible, but learn to like people just the way they are.

Pot de Creme and Epiphany

By request of my sister, I return to my blog. I've been off on an awfully long hiatus. What's new? Not much. I have gone through two rough interviews for the only two schools I applied to for graduate school. How did they go, you ask? Mehh...bleh. That is my response.

Today i made pot de creme. SOOOO easy to make. The only downside is that you have to chill it in the fridge for like 4-6 hours for a nice firm texture. I got too impatient so it was still a little liquidy, rather than a nice, firm texture. The taste, on the other hand, was A-mazing! You must try it. Just follow this video. it's entertaining to watch too.

I know it's not Valentine's Day, but it doesn't have to be Valentine's Day to enjoy good desserts.

Soooo I had an epiphany today. Everyone knows I'm picky as it can get when it comes to looking for the right guy. But then again, it's just a list of "ideals" and I'm probably going to end up alone forever (so it's not big deal to fantasize and dream, is it?) Anyway, I realized today i was as hypocritical and hypocrites get. I can't say I want a 6'2" debonair who dresses impeccably with perfect hair if I, on the other hand, am an unkempt, undesirable, fat slob who dresses like a street rat. I cant ask for six pack abs if I have a gut. That's not fair, is it? No. So I guess that means I need to put in effort in myself before I impose these standards on other people. I must impose standards for myself. So hard because I can only work out for 40 minutes TOPS and I hate my wardrobe at the moment and am too broke to go shopping for a new one. Maybe I should go on What Not to Wear so that i can get 5K to get a new wardrobe. HA! Anyway, I must set a goal for myself and I will. I suppose my New Year's Resolutions are off to a late start. But regardless, Colin Firth, HERE I COME! (Jk. he's taken. I mean, Colin Firth of my future, here I come! I recently watched Bridget Jones's Diary, so Colin Firth is a current obsession of mine. I highly recommend it. I'm not one that oggles over chick flicks. However, this flick makes your heart turn to mush and it's entertaining too with British humor.)

New Year Resolutions

I suppose I a little late with coming up with resolutions, but, then again, late is better than never.

#1.) Oh yes, the typical: Work out.
#2.) Try to keep my room clean. I must refrain from making my chair and bed my second closet.
#3.) Cook more. I haven't been cooking at all!!!! Mostly because I am hopelessly lazy.
#4.) Come up with goals. So far I have come up with a goal to beautify my disgusting home. I will start from the bathroom, spending 10 bucks a week to buy something that will contribute to the beautification process. Yes, it is going to be a slow transformation. If only I had access to more money, then the process would be a tad more speedy. I will post pictures on the blog. Hopefully people will be able to tell the difference, instead of thinking, so...which one is the before pictures and which one is the after? My heart will shatter into a million pieces and I will stick my head into the ground and die. No, I wont. But I would be pretty unhappy.
#5.) Be nicer to my mom. Stop turning into the hulk!
#6.) Do some art projects instead of going on facebook to check for nonexistent posts on my wall and other distractions.
#7.) Get an effin' job! I hate the economy, and apparently the economy hates me even more. Show me the money.
#8.) Get a boyfriend. I JOKE! I'm not going to make that a goal or a resolution. I'll let it happen on it's own, if it ever happens. single life doesn't phase me. I would be just fine with a cat and a miniature dachshund by my side. That's enough cute for me to last a lifetime.