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| Thursday, August 20th, 2009 | | 6:39 pm |
Learning
So, I'm not going to post about law school, even though it's going well- I'm just too tired of talking about it. But what I want to say is that I'm learning to appreciate the value of making solid food. What is this, you may ask? I didn't have gas in my apartment for several days (because the gas company SUCKS. They were trying to hold me responsible for bills before I moved in). I don't have a microwave. Thus, I had been living off bologna or turkey or tunafish sandwiches for the last week or so. For every meal. Because I am also broke. It gets really repetative and boring. I got the gas turned on yesterday, FINALLY. This morning, in celebration, I made a fried egg with melted cheese and cooked bologna (which, if you've never tried it, makes the flavor so much better- by the way, I'm referring to chicken bologna) and ketchup- one of my favorite breakfasts. Then, this evening, I made whole wheat pasta with olive-garlic sauce. Even though it was just a simple meal, it tasted better than ever. This weekend, I'm going to try for buying a new computer- mine doesn't have much life yet, and it can't breakdown during school- I literally cannot deal without it. I also want to buy a desk, a thing to put my microwave, coffeemaker, and blender on- i have no counter space. This is not all going to happen. But I am trying to be optimistic. On the plus side, PROJECT RUNWAY STARTS TONIGHT!!!! Current Mood:  tiredCurrent Music: Project Runway!! | | Monday, July 6th, 2009 | | 5:32 pm |
The suck - and if you can,please help
This is my girlfriend: http://revolvingdoorcommune.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/emergency-the-rdc-fallen-comrade-fund/Here's some more information from a firsthand account: Liz broke her leg in 3 places around 12:30 am on saturday night. Just slipped about four steps from the bottom on a staircase and fell a bad way- a thousand times people fall like that, and nothing happens. I knew it was broken as soon as I saw it- had no idea it was spiraling fractures in 3 places, but I knew something was wrong. We got to the hospital around 12:45-1 am. We were there until noon the next day, neither of us sleeping a wink. I'm not going to lie- it was one of the most traumatizing events of my life. I have never been up close to anyone, let alone someone I love, in so much agony. It took an hour and a half to get her any form of pain medicine, and she only got it because I went out and begged a nurse. She fluctuated between screaming, crying, and your mom jokes- in true Liz form. When I finally got her some, she got super nauseated- but i think part of that was exhaustion. The hospital was ridiculously terrible. I couldn't get her a pillow for under her leg- had to use a sheet and some kind of box. At one point, I had to remind a nurse 3 times to change her sheets- she'd vomited, and I couldn't get the bottom sheet out from underneath her without hurting her leg. I stood for about 8 of the hours- they couldn't seem to find me a chair, and I wasn't leaving her bedside. We've been told different things by the doctors- she needs surgery, we think. And lots of outpatient care. but worst of all... she doesn't have health insurance. I can't even write about that- it's too much to even think about right now. She now in my place and will be for a good long while- I have an elevator and she lives in a walkup. She's got a big cast-like thing, but it's technically a splint, and crutches. I'm sleeping on my futon- I'm afraid to bump her in the middle of the night by accident. She is getting lots of rest. I on the otherhand, am not. I slept about 45 minutes Sunday afternoon after picking up her pills (shocked the pharmacist filled it- I probably looked strung out after the night I'd had), but I was terrified of her waking up and me being out like a light. I had to go to work really early so i could leave early to be with her,so I was up at 5 am this morning. Got about 4 hours. I was SO exhausted, I'd hit my breaking point. I cried for about an hour last night before falling asleep on the futon. Just seeing her in so much pain, not being able to do anything about it, not being So able to sleep next to her or physically comfort her... it added up. I'm exhausted, but better today- and so is she. the oxy is starting to work. I hope to get some serious sleep tonight but... I am stressed. Her friends are so sweet for setting up that fund. If you can, throw some dollars her way. If not, send your positive energy towards her. She needs it. And trust me, she's worth it. Current Mood:  distressedCurrent Music: Liz's sleeping breathe-y noise | | Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 | | 4:18 pm |
Mini-seder
I'm doing a horrible mini seder for lack of being at home in the MA yet. The menu will be traditional things needed for the seder, but the main meal will be matzo brei with a chocolate matzo dessert. It's just me and my girl, and I wish I could do better, but that's impossible with the time restrictions. I barely had time to edit down a haggadah for tonight, and I don't even think my girl is planning on participating. This will be very, very interesting. In other news, no word from the other law schools that I have a shot at yet. Fordham's my main squeeze, but I'm not optimistic. Current Mood:  crazy | | Monday, March 23rd, 2009 | | 11:22 am |
| | Friday, March 6th, 2009 | | 2:57 pm |
How the decision was made
It started with the toothpaste. She couldn't open the cap, twisting left then right, trying to remember the children's saying. No matter- it was stuck both ways. Her knuckles were white, sore and arthritic. She moved to the nail clippers. Carefully, she stuck the metal file (the kind that rests on the top of the clips) between the cap and the tube, working like a knife to separate them. It didn't work. Frustrated, she threw the tube at the mirror. She had a job to go to, she was wearing a suit! Her breathe couldn't smell, she was sick as a dog, and they would smell the sick on her. There are layoffs afterall. She picked up the tube, delicately placed it on the edge of the white sink. Grabbed the scissors from the kitchen table, clenched the purple handle. Up went the tube like a child toward its mother and then she brought the blades down to meet it's head, over and over and over again. She stabbed until there was a perfect hole in the center. She squeezed, a lemon in her hands, and the paste rushed out to join the bristles, and then she devoured them, chewing like a graceful horse. She spit, ran the water, no spots on the sink or metal faucet. She looked in the mirror, studied every spot on her teeth, catalogued, and moved on. That's how the decision was made. That's how she makes it every day. Current Mood:  creative | | Thursday, March 5th, 2009 | | 4:30 pm |
| | Thursday, December 4th, 2008 | | 10:41 am |
| | Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 | | 10:19 pm |
Apps- Focus
Or not so much. I'm way too obsessed with top chef. Just sayin. Good work news today- I've been asked to be the only para that deals with a certain client who shall remain nameless out of confidentiality because I've been doing so well. Awesome! | | Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 | | 10:36 pm |
VACATION!!
Well, still doing my apps and will probably continue to be doing my apps for at least till Thanksgiving. However, my mom took me to community theater- YAY!!! We saw "Into the Woods," which I'd never seen before. Very exciting- not often I get to see a show where I don't know the music. Most people don't know that I LOVE THEATER. It's just too expensive to go too often, but I love it, beyond anything. The perfect Friday night is an Italian dinner and wine followed by Broadway- just hits the wallet too hard. Anyway, community theater with mom works just as well- I just usually don't get to do so, and it was a lovely evening. I especially love how all the fairy tale characters have existential crises in the second act. Today I lazed around and worked on my personal statement. My dad grilled steak- omglove. Also, I got my mom into Top Chef- yay me! | | Friday, November 21st, 2008 | | 7:45 pm |
+1
Watching Angel on the bolt bus. Awesome. I should probably be writing my personal statement (draft #20) | | Monday, November 17th, 2008 | | 11:41 pm |
I am so sick
Not awesomeness- I am so fucking sick, and I cannot call out. In fact, I have to be there early tomorrow, even tho I worked late. | | Friday, November 14th, 2008 | | 11:48 pm |
| | Thursday, November 13th, 2008 | | 4:24 pm |
| | Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 | | 9:09 pm |
I don't even know where to start
This woman posted on a note that my beautiful girlfriend wrote on fb- basically a repost of Keith Olberman's speech. This was what she said: "I understand that everyone is posting in support of gay marriage, but I would like express the other view. Marriage is an institution OF THE CHURCH. Many people are opposed to gay marriage, not because they want to deny the love between same sex couples (it doesn't matter if same sex couple can marry or not...they are still going to have love for eachother), but rather because they want to protect the institution of marriage...which is a church institution. Everyone is getting wrapped up in gay rights; however, has anyone ever ponder the right of Christains? It sounds like you all will take up swords to defend your right/ or the rights of gays, but the church is the only ones that have anything to defend because marriage is...once again.... a CHURCH INSTITUTION. You cannot defend something that doesn't belong to you. Shane, I pray to God that those rumors your hearing are not true, because one we start taking God out of our lives, we get disasters. We take God out of our schools teachings and we wonder why things like school shootings occur. We also have no idea what God knows...we need to take comfort in that fact....otherwise He wouldn't be worth worshipping. I have nothing against Gay people; however, I also want to protect the meaning of my marriage as a religious sanctity, and in doing so, I am NOT encouraging others to get into marriages of conveniences, etc. This would be a disgrace to the institution of marriage, just as a same sex marriage would be. I would also like to add, that I am not just against Gays getting married, I also do not believe that people who do not believe in God should get married. It is just like how people who are not Christians should not be celebrating the birth of Jesus- CHRISTMAS!" I knew I shouldn't have responded, but I couldn't help myself: "I would also like to comment that marriage IS NOT an institution of the church. First of all, how arrogant to assume that it only takes place in churches that don't believe in homosexuality. There are many churches/synagogues/other things that don't have a problem with homosexuality. Primarily, however, it is a legal contract between two people through the government. If you would like it to be a church institution only, then the government should have NOTHING to do with it- there should only be civil unions, which grant equal rights to everyone. When the government stops issuing marriage licenses, then you can argue that it is a church institution. When tax benefits are not tied to marriage, you can argue that. Right now, heterosexual couples get the tax benefits of marriage through the government, and gay people cannot- that's called inequality. Again, if you want it to be a church institution, then get it out of the government. I am deeply offended by your post. I am not an athiest, but to suggest that taking G-d out of school creates school shootings is incredibly naive. Athiests are just as good as you are- they just have a different set of values. Putting G-d into schools forces your values onto others- it's disrespectful and exactly what our country prohibits. Lest you forget our first amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." There is a separation of church and state. By forcing your values on others, you are prohibiting the free exercise thereof of other religions and the right to not have one whatsoever. That is the law of the country that you live in. No one is forcing the church to recognize gay marriages, just the government." UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGGGGGGGH. Truly, I'm upset because Grace has decided that she doesn't want a wedding, and I KNOW it's over shit like this and the current political atmosphere about gay marriage. Funny thing- I don't want a wedding- I'd rather just get married in front of a Justice of the Peace or Rabbi with just our parents there and then throw a party- a non-banquet hall party. BUT: Grace has always wanted that huge wedding with the dress and the flowers and the whatnot. It makes me sad that she's bending over this. Basically, I'm annoyed. Now that Obama's in, I feel like I can bring up gay marriage again, like we weren't really talking about it because of what happened with Kerry. Seriously though, HOW THE FUCK DID OVER 50% OF CA VOTE TO TAKE AWAY OUR RIGHTS?! How did AK vote to make it so that I can't have children or foster parent in that state?! WHY DO PEOPLE FEEL LIKE THIS?!!?!?!?!?!? Current Mood:  pissed off | | Sunday, November 9th, 2008 | | 9:49 am |
| | Saturday, November 8th, 2008 | | 10:47 pm |
| | Monday, November 3rd, 2008 | | 5:01 pm |
Yes we can
It is really important that everyone votes tomorrow. and on a personal not, YES WE CAN. Voting is one of the most important things that you can do in your life. It is an actual impact to change. It is a power and a right to vote. EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW THIS: If you know that you are registered to vote, and the polling place denies you teh right to vote regularly, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A PROVISIONAL BALLOT. Make your vote count. Don't give up. If all else fails, ask for a provisional ballot. Current Mood:  hopefulCurrent Music: yes we can | | Friday, October 24th, 2008 | | 5:24 am |
Srsly
I am still here. WTF. EDIT: Guess I'm not going home tonight. | | 1:31 am |
You're not going to like this
Okay, I know you don't want to hear it, but it's what I truly believe: Heroes is sucking. I'm sorry, but I haven't even gotten through last week episodes because I'M TOO BORED TO FINISH IT. I keep turning it off to go to bed. Seriously. I was so excited by the season premiere, and now it blows. hard. Suresh is the fucking fly. Why are they remaking that (again) in a tv show? What is going on with Matt? WTF HIRO?! You used to be the best character, and now you are both dumb and boring. Just saying. I cared for you, Heroes, but you just keep disappointing me. | | 12:26 am |
Right now, I'm getting paid to watch "The Professional" at my desk. Awesome. Except the part where I'm still at work. Comp. day, here I come! |
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