Website for class is done!!
It's due at 10:00 AM, and it is currently 3:30 AM on the dot.
Yes, this post will say it's 11:50 PM but it says that often and every time it does I'm full of crap.
Just throwing that out there.
Anyway, I'm super pumped cause I'm finished with this giant giant giant website assignment for Info Tech class and as soon as this is posted there will be much victory dancing before I literally fall over and sleep.
Or die.
Either is possible at this point. I'm barely sitting up as it is.
But I'll come up with the energy to victory dance.
There's always energy stored somewhere for a victory dance.
I've been doing a lot of dancing lately, at work especially.
Which I didn't notice until it was pointed out to me.
Like literally, BossLady was talking about this culture event thing that I was supposed to go help out at and we were set up in a corner and she was like, "but you're big on gestures and dancing so you'll draw them in."
I went, I have no idea what you're talking about.
I do not.
At least, not that often.
But yes, apparently I do.
I blame my family.
Isn't that what most people do when accused of being quirky?
They blame their family because they're the only people who can't run screaming in the other direction?
They're stuck with you for life.
Anyway, Everts women do a lot of broad hand gestures.
Broad hand gestures and shrieks for joy when we win a card game/drink an adult beverage/arrive at a destination without getting lost/embarrass the children present - we get kicked out of churches and pizza joints but we go out in style.
Oh, don't give me that look, it wasn't me that got kicked out of the church. Though I did laugh about it when I was informed.
I don't remember where I was or where I was going so I'll start over.
Well, not over but yeah, whatever. You get it.
Did I mention I'm half asleep at this point. It's like once I hit submit all the energy just floated away.
But like I said, victory dancing will bring it back and last for probably about 5 seconds before I pass out and wake up on the living room floor.
Remind me to set my alarm, can't be late for the dentist.
Blah, dentists.
I'm sure there will be more on that tomorrow after the appointment.
I don't remember where their office is located, I'll have to look it up.
Think I've repressed it that much that I don't even know how to get there.
Nah, he wasn't awful I'm just hoping they don't do that gum measuring thing every time I go in and that was only cause it was my first time there.
Cause that was suck-ish.
And I haven't cut down on the sugar or pop or started flossing which makes me an awful person, I'm sure.
But I can't live without Diet Dr. Pepper. Every year I want Santa to bring me a lifetime supply but he never does. Maybe that will change if I start flossing.
I had a bunch of stuff to say about today but for the life of me I can't remember what it was.
Other than the fact I had to text Queen of the Known Universe cause I left my Star Wars thermos somewhere in the building and I didn't want someone walking off with it. You hit a button and Han Solo talks. He predicts me day. Like I'll ask, "what's today look like for us, Han?" and he'll reply "I've got a bad feeling about this..."
and then I groan and take a sip of the coffee/tea/whatever hot liquid seems to be inside it at the time.
Not the reason she gave me her number, but the real reason is more of a long story that will remain unexplained cause I don't want either of us to get yelled at.
Ha.
3:45 AM
Holy crap I need sleep.
Maybe if I fall asleep in the dentist chair I won't notice all the horrible things taking place.
Alright, going to bed now.
I leave you with this.
Song You Know But Forgot You Knew It
Enjoy.
Who I Am - Jessica Andrews
it's all a part of me, and that's who i am.
Showing posts with label website. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Holy crap, that's Bo Pelini.
So, funny story.
I'm on lunch.
Just got my food, heading back to the building, when who should be jogging across the street headed right toward me?
Bo Pelini.
I literally could have high fived him, he was that close.
Which was awesome.
Though not as awesome as what happened next.
He ran across at a red light, which isn't really that unusual as jaywalking is kind of a part of life when you work downtown.
The weird thing about it, was that he didn't even notice the car that almost schmeered him in the process.
And yet, the funniest part of this entire experience was seeing the look on the driver's face go from "what the hell?!" to "Oh my god, that's Bo Pelini!"
Priceless.
He's the Nebraska Cornhuskers football coach, just in case you have no idea who I'm talking about.
Since Nebraska revolves around football it makes him a bit of a celebrity here.
And that was the highlight of my day.
The rest of it I spent working on my scavenger hunt, coming up with back up options if the books are checked it, researching more people in case more kids participate, etc. Right now I'm done with Eiseley, Cather, and Morris and am starting on Aldrich and probably add in a Neihardt somewhere along the way.
Have I explained this all to you already or are you totally lost?
Short version - putting together a scavenger hunt for my teens. They have to solve clues to make it to the end while in the process they'll be using the catalog, finding articles on microfilm, searching databases and touring the Nebraska-centric area housing all the fun Nebraska artifacts.
While this does not take place until January I still feel like I should get it done while I'm still in the excited phase and have the time, rather than put it off and then dread the whole thing.
It's fun so far so I'm sticking with that.
After work I started working on some more website stuff for class, then turned on some Big Bang cause there's only so much code that you can stare at before you want to slam your head against the keyboard.
*facepalm*
Which is why I use "compose" mode on here and save the html for the links and videos.
It's much simpler that way.
I should really work more on the website so I'll be done.
I do have until Friday at 10.
Tomorrow is date night with the boyfriend.
Hopefully.
And I'm just tired.
You know where you get to that point where you're just tired of working on something?
I'm there.
Think I'm gonna crash instead.
I'm still clueless on a bunch of stuff, I need to email the prof with a bunch of questions.
That will give my head time to stop spinning.
And she's smart so she'll have all the answers.
Okay, I know I said I would hold off on The Voice clips and talk until I'd seen all the auditions and have picked my top ten, but this was just too good.
i just, i can't stop laughing.
but i'm sad cause the clips don't include the coaches comments like last seasons clips.
you don't get to hear Xtina talk about his "raunchy facial expressions".
bummer. you should hulu it.
ps - cee-lo wrote "don't cha"
Okay, I'm off.
And guess what.
It's a legitimate 10:59 PM.
I'm on lunch.
Just got my food, heading back to the building, when who should be jogging across the street headed right toward me?
Bo Pelini.
I literally could have high fived him, he was that close.
Which was awesome.
Though not as awesome as what happened next.
He ran across at a red light, which isn't really that unusual as jaywalking is kind of a part of life when you work downtown.
The weird thing about it, was that he didn't even notice the car that almost schmeered him in the process.
And yet, the funniest part of this entire experience was seeing the look on the driver's face go from "what the hell?!" to "Oh my god, that's Bo Pelini!"
Priceless.
He's the Nebraska Cornhuskers football coach, just in case you have no idea who I'm talking about.
Since Nebraska revolves around football it makes him a bit of a celebrity here.
And that was the highlight of my day.
The rest of it I spent working on my scavenger hunt, coming up with back up options if the books are checked it, researching more people in case more kids participate, etc. Right now I'm done with Eiseley, Cather, and Morris and am starting on Aldrich and probably add in a Neihardt somewhere along the way.
Have I explained this all to you already or are you totally lost?
Short version - putting together a scavenger hunt for my teens. They have to solve clues to make it to the end while in the process they'll be using the catalog, finding articles on microfilm, searching databases and touring the Nebraska-centric area housing all the fun Nebraska artifacts.
While this does not take place until January I still feel like I should get it done while I'm still in the excited phase and have the time, rather than put it off and then dread the whole thing.
It's fun so far so I'm sticking with that.
After work I started working on some more website stuff for class, then turned on some Big Bang cause there's only so much code that you can stare at before you want to slam your head against the keyboard.
*facepalm*
Which is why I use "compose" mode on here and save the html for the links and videos.
It's much simpler that way.
I should really work more on the website so I'll be done.
I do have until Friday at 10.
Tomorrow is date night with the boyfriend.
Hopefully.
And I'm just tired.
You know where you get to that point where you're just tired of working on something?
I'm there.
Think I'm gonna crash instead.
I'm still clueless on a bunch of stuff, I need to email the prof with a bunch of questions.
That will give my head time to stop spinning.
And she's smart so she'll have all the answers.
Okay, I know I said I would hold off on The Voice clips and talk until I'd seen all the auditions and have picked my top ten, but this was just too good.
i just, i can't stop laughing.
but i'm sad cause the clips don't include the coaches comments like last seasons clips.
you don't get to hear Xtina talk about his "raunchy facial expressions".
bummer. you should hulu it.
ps - cee-lo wrote "don't cha"
Okay, I'm off.
And guess what.
It's a legitimate 10:59 PM.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
oh baby, baby, it's a wild world.
Tried a breakfast burrito at my usual coffee joint this morning.
I'd say about a 3/10 on the foodie Scale of Awesome.
Will skip that at all future opportunities.
Stick with my cinnamon roll.
Or chocolate muffin.
Those are good too.
So that's how my day started.
Crappy spicy sausage breakfast burrito with hot coffee to go with it so it was like hotness overload.
Which made the coffee taste semi-gross but it's okay because it actually kept me awake since I left the apartment at 6:30.
Oh yeah, I woke up at like 6:25, got dressed and left the apartment in 5 minutes.
That's my rock star morning sequence where everything is literally laid out for me the night before because I know waking up any time before 10AM means I won't be coherent enough to make sure things match.
Plus no lights are turned on in this apartment before 8AM.
Too bright.
Anyway, so left at 6:30, got coffee a little before 8, had class from 8:30-about 11ish. I love my professor, we're scheduled to go until 12:30, but since all the other sections are just like 2 hours she's letting us out way early.
And today was more of a work day, which is good cause I'm so behind on the HTML thing.
We're building websites, which I already told you, but I'm making a camp one - even though I already have a professional one - because it's literally the only thing I'm an expert on and I have 80 millions forms, pictures, and word docs on it.
After class was the Husker game. I listened to it and read the chats - there's one on the Journal Star website for every game that's highly entertaining.
Really gotta break down and get the Big Ten Network.
Eh, I'll watch it when I go home, Mom taped it for me.
So, this is what happens when you're up by 35 by the end of the first quarter.
and the rest of the game was a bit like that since the final score was 73-7.
Not really fair, but we'll take it.
I actually have my own video of the wave from a couple years back, will have to upload it.
Huskers rock, and Burkhead's back in full force.
I probably could have went home to watch it today but then I couldn't have taken my wicked awesome nap afterward.
I miss naps.
Naps rock.
Add to cart.
Okay, more class tomorrow though this one is a bit later.
Thankfully.
So, I should be off to bed now as it is more like 3AM than the 11:50PM this entry will say it is.
Song of the day:
Wild World - Cat Stevens
and she's out.
I'd say about a 3/10 on the foodie Scale of Awesome.
Will skip that at all future opportunities.
Stick with my cinnamon roll.
Or chocolate muffin.
Those are good too.
So that's how my day started.
Crappy spicy sausage breakfast burrito with hot coffee to go with it so it was like hotness overload.
Which made the coffee taste semi-gross but it's okay because it actually kept me awake since I left the apartment at 6:30.
Oh yeah, I woke up at like 6:25, got dressed and left the apartment in 5 minutes.
That's my rock star morning sequence where everything is literally laid out for me the night before because I know waking up any time before 10AM means I won't be coherent enough to make sure things match.
Plus no lights are turned on in this apartment before 8AM.
Too bright.
Anyway, so left at 6:30, got coffee a little before 8, had class from 8:30-about 11ish. I love my professor, we're scheduled to go until 12:30, but since all the other sections are just like 2 hours she's letting us out way early.
And today was more of a work day, which is good cause I'm so behind on the HTML thing.
We're building websites, which I already told you, but I'm making a camp one - even though I already have a professional one - because it's literally the only thing I'm an expert on and I have 80 millions forms, pictures, and word docs on it.
After class was the Husker game. I listened to it and read the chats - there's one on the Journal Star website for every game that's highly entertaining.
Really gotta break down and get the Big Ten Network.
Eh, I'll watch it when I go home, Mom taped it for me.
So, this is what happens when you're up by 35 by the end of the first quarter.
and the rest of the game was a bit like that since the final score was 73-7.
Not really fair, but we'll take it.
I actually have my own video of the wave from a couple years back, will have to upload it.
Huskers rock, and Burkhead's back in full force.
I probably could have went home to watch it today but then I couldn't have taken my wicked awesome nap afterward.
I miss naps.
Naps rock.
Add to cart.
Okay, more class tomorrow though this one is a bit later.
Thankfully.
So, I should be off to bed now as it is more like 3AM than the 11:50PM this entry will say it is.
Song of the day:
Wild World - Cat Stevens
and she's out.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
"Okay, here it is. We go home. We vomit." "And?" "That's all I got so far."
So, it's official.
Fearless Leader has officially left us for greener pastures.
I wish her good luck, but will miss her just the same.
Walked out with her for the last time, sad day. Took a picture in front of the sign and all that jazz.
Will definitely miss our food and movie nights as they actually understood the day-to-day life stuff. Oh well, Slim Shady is still around, and maybe we'll take a road trip down to see her at her new job.
Today? Flew by pretty quickly. More website stuff, still waiting for approval by two more supervisors and then I'm gold - though they both just got back from vacation so I don't know how long it will be.
Kind of stoked, I have "teen scenes" page where I list a bunch of events in town that they might be interested in. Taking forever to find stuff though cause the paper's website only includes so many.
Google helps.
Had 3 volunteers come in - well, technically 4 but I haven't really worked with that one and he only comes in 4 hours a month.
Other than her leaving and website updates I really got nothing.
Here, take some more useless information
Funkspiel - was the name given to a counter-espionage operation carried out by the Nazi's during the second World War.
Horrible meaning, but fantastic word.
I'm totally exhausted and my heart is racing. No idea why. Like it won't stop.
Not that I want it to stop completely.
Should lie down, happens pretty often though, goes with that weird circulation thing. I'm gonna shutup and move on.
Yes I AM aware that this post is incredibly boring. Let me fix it with some Charmed quotes.
Though I'm sure some or most of you are probably thinking that will in fact just add to the boringness in which case I could totally take you on. Got 8 years worth of ammunition to handle it.
Pretty sure my Mom is tired of the show, along with either of the two Mummy movies.
Yes, there were only 2, I'm not counting the crappy 3rd edition.
Moving on.
Well because it's your damn fairy tale and it's alive and frozen in our kitchen.
So I take it you guys heard about Chicken.
Rooster.
Holly Marie Combs was my favorite. She kicked ass. She's in Pretty Little Liars now, though as much as she rocks I don't have an urge to look into that one.
Still looking for one with the "i'm gonna save your ass so I can kick it myself later" reference. She always had the best one-liners, even before Shannon left.
Will find it eventually, have a gigantor print out of all my favorites cause I'm a serious nerd. Actually went through and marked down all the episodes they're in.
Did I mention I'm a gigantor nerd?
Might go get that now. Can't do anything but lay down anyway. Will most likely pass out before I reach them. Tomorrow perhaps.
Okay, more boringness. I'm out.
Fearless Leader has officially left us for greener pastures.
I wish her good luck, but will miss her just the same.
Walked out with her for the last time, sad day. Took a picture in front of the sign and all that jazz.
Will definitely miss our food and movie nights as they actually understood the day-to-day life stuff. Oh well, Slim Shady is still around, and maybe we'll take a road trip down to see her at her new job.
Today? Flew by pretty quickly. More website stuff, still waiting for approval by two more supervisors and then I'm gold - though they both just got back from vacation so I don't know how long it will be.
Kind of stoked, I have "teen scenes" page where I list a bunch of events in town that they might be interested in. Taking forever to find stuff though cause the paper's website only includes so many.
Google helps.
Had 3 volunteers come in - well, technically 4 but I haven't really worked with that one and he only comes in 4 hours a month.
Other than her leaving and website updates I really got nothing.
Here, take some more useless information
Funkspiel - was the name given to a counter-espionage operation carried out by the Nazi's during the second World War.
Horrible meaning, but fantastic word.
I'm totally exhausted and my heart is racing. No idea why. Like it won't stop.
Not that I want it to stop completely.
Should lie down, happens pretty often though, goes with that weird circulation thing. I'm gonna shutup and move on.
Yes I AM aware that this post is incredibly boring. Let me fix it with some Charmed quotes.
Though I'm sure some or most of you are probably thinking that will in fact just add to the boringness in which case I could totally take you on. Got 8 years worth of ammunition to handle it.
Pretty sure my Mom is tired of the show, along with either of the two Mummy movies.
Yes, there were only 2, I'm not counting the crappy 3rd edition.
Moving on.
Well because it's your damn fairy tale and it's alive and frozen in our kitchen.
So I take it you guys heard about Chicken.
Rooster.
Holly Marie Combs was my favorite. She kicked ass. She's in Pretty Little Liars now, though as much as she rocks I don't have an urge to look into that one.
Still looking for one with the "i'm gonna save your ass so I can kick it myself later" reference. She always had the best one-liners, even before Shannon left.
Will find it eventually, have a gigantor print out of all my favorites cause I'm a serious nerd. Actually went through and marked down all the episodes they're in.
Did I mention I'm a gigantor nerd?
Might go get that now. Can't do anything but lay down anyway. Will most likely pass out before I reach them. Tomorrow perhaps.
Okay, more boringness. I'm out.
Monday, August 27, 2012
If I had legs, I would kick you.
Wearing black tomorrow for Fearless Leader's last day.
Still crying inside.
Today was good.
I'M APPROVED!
Well, my website at least, which means tomorrow I get to send out the link asking for their feedback and a photo to add to the profiles page. Figure I'll send out the link to the members and prospective members. Kind of their own cool place, will attempt to keep it updated as much as possible. Much easier than overloading their inboxes with random news. Though I'll probably still keep sending out quite a few reminder emails.
Mom brought me some fruit. Think this is still part of her making sure I'm actually eating campaign. Still remember her opening my fridge one day, seeing nothing but alcohol, turning around and saying, "let's go grocery shopping!" It's not that I drink a lot, it's more of the opposite. I keep receiving it and it adds up quickly.
She's got me googling the eagle. There used to be an eagle on the building across from work but when the office moved to somewhere else - theirs not ours - they took it with them.
Other highlights of the day...hmmm...oh got to plug BossLady's meter. I was stuck on an e-book question and she was on her way out the door. We switched. It was amusing though cause she gave me the right car model but the wrong license plate number. It didn't help that it was parked next to something similar and with a few of the letters she gave me originally.
Only way I could tell it was the right car was because the other had an hour left on it and this was completely gone.
What else?
Oh, Carter has been semi-sane tonight. He's quite calm and sitting next to me as opposed to his behavior as of late.
Woops, I lied. Pulled out the cereal and now he's all ticked cause I moved.
Blah.
Super tired at the moment. Did some editing, probably should have been working on some homework but as I am the worst editor ever I chose that instead. And now I have "time", yes I have time even though I'm working, taking classes, doing homework and GA stuff I still have more time than when I was doing camp stuff and work. Granted the GA stuff and class is just starting.
Will work on homework tomorrow.
I know, this is boring. I'm sorry.
Here, fun fact for you:
Take any number, double it, add 10, divide it by 2, subtract your original number - it will always equal 5.
For example 11x2 = 22+10 = 32/2 = 16-11 = 5
or 7x2 = 14+10 = 24/2 = 12-7 = 5
Food day tomorrow, perhaps I'll take some fruit. I've got a fridgefull.
Clip of the day:
Helped a guy with some computer stuff and he brought up Charmed, like a super obscure reference. I was like, "you're a fan?" awesomeness.
"and get my hair wet?"
Oh right, Old New Guy and I are on a crusade to make "sour" a new trend. As in, "that's sour man" meaning "that rocks man."
While sour seems like it would be a bad thing it's similar to "wicked sweet" or "mad skills".
"and why is the g silent?"
Still crying inside.
Today was good.
I'M APPROVED!
Well, my website at least, which means tomorrow I get to send out the link asking for their feedback and a photo to add to the profiles page. Figure I'll send out the link to the members and prospective members. Kind of their own cool place, will attempt to keep it updated as much as possible. Much easier than overloading their inboxes with random news. Though I'll probably still keep sending out quite a few reminder emails.
Mom brought me some fruit. Think this is still part of her making sure I'm actually eating campaign. Still remember her opening my fridge one day, seeing nothing but alcohol, turning around and saying, "let's go grocery shopping!" It's not that I drink a lot, it's more of the opposite. I keep receiving it and it adds up quickly.
She's got me googling the eagle. There used to be an eagle on the building across from work but when the office moved to somewhere else - theirs not ours - they took it with them.
Other highlights of the day...hmmm...oh got to plug BossLady's meter. I was stuck on an e-book question and she was on her way out the door. We switched. It was amusing though cause she gave me the right car model but the wrong license plate number. It didn't help that it was parked next to something similar and with a few of the letters she gave me originally.
Only way I could tell it was the right car was because the other had an hour left on it and this was completely gone.
What else?
Oh, Carter has been semi-sane tonight. He's quite calm and sitting next to me as opposed to his behavior as of late.
Woops, I lied. Pulled out the cereal and now he's all ticked cause I moved.
Blah.
Super tired at the moment. Did some editing, probably should have been working on some homework but as I am the worst editor ever I chose that instead. And now I have "time", yes I have time even though I'm working, taking classes, doing homework and GA stuff I still have more time than when I was doing camp stuff and work. Granted the GA stuff and class is just starting.
Will work on homework tomorrow.
I know, this is boring. I'm sorry.
Here, fun fact for you:
Take any number, double it, add 10, divide it by 2, subtract your original number - it will always equal 5.
For example 11x2 = 22+10 = 32/2 = 16-11 = 5
or 7x2 = 14+10 = 24/2 = 12-7 = 5
Food day tomorrow, perhaps I'll take some fruit. I've got a fridgefull.
Clip of the day:
Helped a guy with some computer stuff and he brought up Charmed, like a super obscure reference. I was like, "you're a fan?" awesomeness.
"and get my hair wet?"
Oh right, Old New Guy and I are on a crusade to make "sour" a new trend. As in, "that's sour man" meaning "that rocks man."
While sour seems like it would be a bad thing it's similar to "wicked sweet" or "mad skills".
"and why is the g silent?"
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
feels so good to hit the ground.
It has been brought to my attention that people don't know the "Tonto" dance.
This is wildly depressing to me.
So, here, educate yourselves:
Will the Thrill and Boogaloo Shrimp
Or you can watch them do it here - before the taping of their last show - Fresh Prince Final Episode Pre-Show
Basically the Fresh Prince and Carlton go broke in Vegas so they have to come up with some money and enter themselves into a dance competition.
And no, I have no idea why someone would put video game characters on the side of their video but it was the best quality so I'm sticking with it.
C'mon people, even the marines know the dance.
Apparently training was boring that day.
Don't ask, don't tell.
Although the song is actually called "Apache" really the only known words to the song are "Tonto, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it." and repeat.
Originally released as instrumental in the '60s in Britain by the Shadows, then the Incredible Bongo Band added some more hiphop-ish elements to it in the '70s and the version you're hearing is actually the 1981 take on it by the Sugarhill Gang who added the lyrics.
It's also been remade by Sir-Mix-Alot, Fatboy Slim, and more recently Beck - but no, he doesn't loser-rap in it.
Yes, I'm a nerd. Look it up.
More website progress today, gotta remember to get it cleared by end of tomorrow. I'd like to have it up and running by next week since the first TAB meeting is on the 4th.
A little harder to build one when you're at the front desk for three hours but it reminded me why I started at the library in the first place, which lately has been interesting because I've had more time off-desk than anything else.
Not that I'm complaining, it's nice to actually have time to work the stuff that I've been assigned and elected for. Speaking of, first volunteer came in today so I got to give him the tour and get him started on random projects. And of course that's when both pencil sharpeners decide to break - weird, and as I thought that was boring anyway I got him started on some computer stuff that he picked up fairly quickly.
What else? Umm, got to jam with Fearless Leader today for like 3 hours which rocked, worked with BossLady and The New Girl - we were shocked and couldn't remember the last time that happened. Though she's stuck in the basement cause she's half cataloger and half public service. Well, more like 30/10, sad day.
My cat is driving me nuts. He's on some sort of biting rampage even though I'm covered with blankets and wearing sleeves. No idea what his problem is but he was like this yesterday too. Missing the farm perhaps, but it's keeping me up at night and makes me frustrated in the morning. I put him the cage and he whines. I close the door to the bedroom and he pounces on it.
Erg.
Yes, erg.
It was either that or arg but I'm not much for pirate talk as of late.
I'm falling behind on that version of Mango Language though I did at one point attempt it.
We have this language database that teaches you language at your own pace so you've got like Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin and then at the bottom... Pirate. You should look into it, it's free through the library man.
I wanna learn sign language, I think that would be fun.
Alright, I'm off to do some more editing. Final touches and then I'll send it. Huzzah!
Couple of old favorites I haven't mentioned yet:
Frequently played when I'm in my head as random music such as this tends to bring me out of my head.
Not that I'm in my head today, I just heard the first one and it went from there.
Falling Down - Avril Lavigne
yes, old school. well, not really, but it is for me. and really all I can think of is Sweet Home Alabama when I hear it, but it's still a good song. you can actually watch that whole movie on youtube.
Actually I'm pretty sure I brought this next one up back in Favorites Week. Or should have at least as it is one of mine. I know it's been posted at least once cause it's got a tag.
Shattered - Trading Yesterday
there are two versions to this song, this is the longer and wordier version. the other is just instrumental from 2:15 'til the regular verse which is usually at 3:23 but this one repeats, hence the reason it's longer.
see how i can do math?
look mom, no hands.
i like them both but find this one more satisfying. if that makes sense?
it's a headspace kind of thing.
but give it a shot, it's worth it.
Alright, edit then sleep. Staff meeting tomorrow morning so I gotta be semi-conscious.
This is wildly depressing to me.
So, here, educate yourselves:
Will the Thrill and Boogaloo Shrimp
Or you can watch them do it here - before the taping of their last show - Fresh Prince Final Episode Pre-Show
Basically the Fresh Prince and Carlton go broke in Vegas so they have to come up with some money and enter themselves into a dance competition.
And no, I have no idea why someone would put video game characters on the side of their video but it was the best quality so I'm sticking with it.
C'mon people, even the marines know the dance.
Apparently training was boring that day.
Don't ask, don't tell.
Although the song is actually called "Apache" really the only known words to the song are "Tonto, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it." and repeat.
Originally released as instrumental in the '60s in Britain by the Shadows, then the Incredible Bongo Band added some more hiphop-ish elements to it in the '70s and the version you're hearing is actually the 1981 take on it by the Sugarhill Gang who added the lyrics.
It's also been remade by Sir-Mix-Alot, Fatboy Slim, and more recently Beck - but no, he doesn't loser-rap in it.
Yes, I'm a nerd. Look it up.
More website progress today, gotta remember to get it cleared by end of tomorrow. I'd like to have it up and running by next week since the first TAB meeting is on the 4th.
A little harder to build one when you're at the front desk for three hours but it reminded me why I started at the library in the first place, which lately has been interesting because I've had more time off-desk than anything else.
Not that I'm complaining, it's nice to actually have time to work the stuff that I've been assigned and elected for. Speaking of, first volunteer came in today so I got to give him the tour and get him started on random projects. And of course that's when both pencil sharpeners decide to break - weird, and as I thought that was boring anyway I got him started on some computer stuff that he picked up fairly quickly.
What else? Umm, got to jam with Fearless Leader today for like 3 hours which rocked, worked with BossLady and The New Girl - we were shocked and couldn't remember the last time that happened. Though she's stuck in the basement cause she's half cataloger and half public service. Well, more like 30/10, sad day.
My cat is driving me nuts. He's on some sort of biting rampage even though I'm covered with blankets and wearing sleeves. No idea what his problem is but he was like this yesterday too. Missing the farm perhaps, but it's keeping me up at night and makes me frustrated in the morning. I put him the cage and he whines. I close the door to the bedroom and he pounces on it.
Erg.
Yes, erg.
It was either that or arg but I'm not much for pirate talk as of late.
I'm falling behind on that version of Mango Language though I did at one point attempt it.
We have this language database that teaches you language at your own pace so you've got like Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin and then at the bottom... Pirate. You should look into it, it's free through the library man.
I wanna learn sign language, I think that would be fun.
Alright, I'm off to do some more editing. Final touches and then I'll send it. Huzzah!
Couple of old favorites I haven't mentioned yet:
Frequently played when I'm in my head as random music such as this tends to bring me out of my head.
Not that I'm in my head today, I just heard the first one and it went from there.
Falling Down - Avril Lavigne
yes, old school. well, not really, but it is for me. and really all I can think of is Sweet Home Alabama when I hear it, but it's still a good song. you can actually watch that whole movie on youtube.
Actually I'm pretty sure I brought this next one up back in Favorites Week. Or should have at least as it is one of mine. I know it's been posted at least once cause it's got a tag.
Shattered - Trading Yesterday
there are two versions to this song, this is the longer and wordier version. the other is just instrumental from 2:15 'til the regular verse which is usually at 3:23 but this one repeats, hence the reason it's longer.
see how i can do math?
look mom, no hands.
i like them both but find this one more satisfying. if that makes sense?
it's a headspace kind of thing.
but give it a shot, it's worth it.
Alright, edit then sleep. Staff meeting tomorrow morning so I gotta be semi-conscious.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
but you don't worry, you don't worry, cause you got soul.
"I'm not gonna stop praying for rain because your feet are gonna get wet."
So, I have this thing about routines.
Go to the same place for lunch, usually order the same thing, wear the same style of clothes - own the same shirt in like 8 colors, wear the same shoes until they're totally busted.
My previous shoes were blue and comfortable, but I stepped on the back to take them off - I don't untie them intentionally though they tend to untie themselves during the day - and the back ripped open and eventually ripped the sides.
So I bought the same shoes, different color.
Now it's backward, sides are ripped and headed to the back.
It would be a problem except there's been no rain, just heat, heat, and more heat.
BossLady says duct tape.
Think I'll keep them 'til they split more and then transfer to my red ones. Which I actually wear frequently as well but I figure I'll wear these until they burst and then make those permanent.
Today was interesting, Mom showed up freaked because they stole her eagle.
Basically there used to be this gianormous eagle on the building across the street but then the bank it was attached to got a new location and it took it with them even though it had nothing to do with the bank in the first place.
Anyway, with all the one way streets it's a little hard to find the building so you gotta use your landmarks. Since they took that away I guess she'll finally have to learn the real address.
She brought me a dress.
Again.
I'm starting to take the hint, though I did tell Tweet I'd wear a dress to his wedding. After he asked. But then again the boyfriend is in it so I have to be semi-dressed up.
What else from today?
Oh yeah, I'm building a website for my teens. Figured it'd be a cool way to communicate with TAB kids and those interested. Got some slideshows, calendar, forms and all that - work in progress and of course I gotta get it cleared before it's published. Kinda fun actually. Not that I'm not already swamped and all that, but it's been a fairly slow week. Only thing I'm behind on at work is the booklist and that doesn't have a due date. Besides, just some formatting left.
Same with the editing, halfway thru my second readthru then I can send it back and work some more on the other. After that it's school central. Got my first classes this weekend.
Was a good night, hit up a saltdogs game with oldest sister. We got hosed, unfortunately, but it was still fun. We have this thing about obnoxious fans though, like the ones that yell. I kind of just want to turn around and say, "go out there and show us how you'd do it better" but I'm doubting they would. We wonder if they used to play so they think they know something but were never good enough to do anything about it.
Cause those are the worst ones.
Alright, I'm off.
So, I have this thing about routines.
Go to the same place for lunch, usually order the same thing, wear the same style of clothes - own the same shirt in like 8 colors, wear the same shoes until they're totally busted.
My previous shoes were blue and comfortable, but I stepped on the back to take them off - I don't untie them intentionally though they tend to untie themselves during the day - and the back ripped open and eventually ripped the sides.
So I bought the same shoes, different color.
Now it's backward, sides are ripped and headed to the back.
It would be a problem except there's been no rain, just heat, heat, and more heat.
BossLady says duct tape.
Think I'll keep them 'til they split more and then transfer to my red ones. Which I actually wear frequently as well but I figure I'll wear these until they burst and then make those permanent.
Today was interesting, Mom showed up freaked because they stole her eagle.
Basically there used to be this gianormous eagle on the building across the street but then the bank it was attached to got a new location and it took it with them even though it had nothing to do with the bank in the first place.
Anyway, with all the one way streets it's a little hard to find the building so you gotta use your landmarks. Since they took that away I guess she'll finally have to learn the real address.
She brought me a dress.
Again.
I'm starting to take the hint, though I did tell Tweet I'd wear a dress to his wedding. After he asked. But then again the boyfriend is in it so I have to be semi-dressed up.
What else from today?
Oh yeah, I'm building a website for my teens. Figured it'd be a cool way to communicate with TAB kids and those interested. Got some slideshows, calendar, forms and all that - work in progress and of course I gotta get it cleared before it's published. Kinda fun actually. Not that I'm not already swamped and all that, but it's been a fairly slow week. Only thing I'm behind on at work is the booklist and that doesn't have a due date. Besides, just some formatting left.
Same with the editing, halfway thru my second readthru then I can send it back and work some more on the other. After that it's school central. Got my first classes this weekend.
Was a good night, hit up a saltdogs game with oldest sister. We got hosed, unfortunately, but it was still fun. We have this thing about obnoxious fans though, like the ones that yell. I kind of just want to turn around and say, "go out there and show us how you'd do it better" but I'm doubting they would. We wonder if they used to play so they think they know something but were never good enough to do anything about it.
Cause those are the worst ones.
Alright, I'm off.
Song of the night:
"Soul" - Matchbox 20
love it.
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