Pee Green, and Love your neighbor!

Things we say:

It's absolutely ok to pretend you're Irish on St. Paddy's Day. After all, we also pretend to be good on Christmas Day!--Cordi
Cordi works as a bartenderess (because she's too classy to be just a bartender) at an Irish Pub.  I am not entirely sure this is not just a ploy to get her friends out to drink (and therefore pay her rent), but either way, I found this QUITE humorous.  
  
still drunk... just did my homework... now to find the car...--Jessica
She was the resident drinker, judging all the other girls' drinking limits, and this status actually surprised me. lol. Just hope she was smart enough not to drive if she really was still drunk.  
  
Don't wait for the perfect moment...Take the moment and make it perfect...--Toby
I really really like this quote. It gave me something to ponder for a while.  Too often I see people planning out the perfect moment to do anything.  At my age, it seems to be proposing.  I am a believer that if the people are right for each other, the moment will be perfect no matter where/how it is done.  The first time I was engaged, I told the poor dude "um, yeah, sure.. in like 6 years or something?" and now we aren't together anyway.  The moment was too perfect, too planned.  Too cheesy.  Plus it was after prom. *gag*

best line ever: "my penis just died I wanna bury it in you!!!!"--also Toby
I had to re-read this actually, because I didn't see the "is" in penis, so I was wondering how weird it would be to bury a pen in someone. But this is probably one of the best pick up lines I have ever heard. 

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.--Alex
This is very inspiring.  This week, I started my week at an 12:30 minute mile (I am very terribly out of shape!) but trying got me to shave 2.5 minutes off! I haven't run a 10:00 mile in a long time.  :)

Going to treat myself and go to bed early again tonight--My status
Isn't it something that going to bed early is considered a treat nowadays? lol--Eric
I couldn't agree more.  Funny how getting older really turns you into an old person.  This relates to my previous blog entry when I talk about maturity. 

Blurb My Brain:

So last night was St. Patrick's day.  Today marked two years since the worst hangover of my life.  I celebrated "Be A Fake Irishman" day not by drinking good beer dyed green for no reason, but by treating myself to going to bed early.  St. Patrick's day is just another day to drink to most people. In fact, two of my co-workers were very hungover this morning.   Many people forget the history (and religious) meaning behind such a holiday.  I don't know, maybe the fact I just got Confirmed is doing it to me, but I was somewhat annoyed with all the "Let's get fucked up tonight!" statuses (stati?) on facebook.  

Featured Randoms:

So I haven't done one of these in a while, but I am going to make a shoutout to Limp Bizkit for my featured random.  I am very excited about the album "Gold Cobra" being released (hopefully) June 7th.  At least we have a date now.  Thought it was funny that they had to split the cd into two cds because apparently the "Deluxe" version can only have 11 songs and the regular version can have 8.  As a regular iTunes Store shopper, this alone made me laugh because it is something I see all the time.  

Just so you guys know, I can see how popular my blog is.  I can't see specific IP addresses, but I can see some cool info. See two pics below:

Also, I wanted to touch on the fact that there have been a ridiculous amount of earthquakes in Japan since March 11th.  My friend, G, is at Misawa, and she found this Youtube video mapping the magnitude and frequency of the 400+ aftershocks of the earthquake which caused a massive Tsunami and killed thousands of people.  This video is only a bunch of red dots appearing, but the number and frequency should shock you.  My heart and prayers goes out to everyone out there.  

Lists, Lent, and Laziness

Things We Say:

I think when picking up a guy, instead of the first question being "Do you have a wife/girlfriend?" (although important). It should be "So how often do you play XBox?"--Jill
I don't know why girls have a problem with their man playing video games. But maybe that is just me, since I'm a nerd and grew up watching my dad  play one person video games.  It's like an action packed movie, and you know who to blame when the character dies! 

Can I give up school for lent?--Liz
I know right now, since I am swimming in assignments, that I really wish I could write my professors and tell them "sorry, my religion prevents me from completing your class."



Greasy food tastes so much better after 10--Cousin Randi's status
And after 5-6 shots!--Me
Two words: Taco Bell.  


New philosophy: go out by yourself, meet new people and get cute girl's numbers. I still got it. : )--different friend Liz
Hmm... I tried that, but my wife told me to stop doing that. Hope you have better luck!--her friend Mike.
Generally you're not supposed to pick up chicks when you have a wife--Liz

Blurb My Brain:

You know, a couple past boyfriends of mine have all had this "List." The concept of the list is ridiculous, although something similar has been turned into a movie.  I haven't seen "Hall Pass" yet, but from what I understand, the men of this movie are given a week to do whatever they want with whomever they want with no repercussions.  The idea is that these men have no game and therefore cannot pick up these other women.  My past boyfriends have had "Lists of famous girls I am allowed to cheat on you with" and they have always had very similar girls.  Jessica Alba, Kristen Stewardt, Megan Fox, Haley Williams, etc.  Now, these girls are all beautiful.  But who's to say that you wouldn't ACTUALLY meet these girls.  I mean, the chances are unlikely, but still entirely probable.

I have turned down partying with rockstars, I have ridden planes next to authors, and a good friend of mine had a real conversation with Lady Gaga.  I'm not even 21, and I have had these encounters.  And since my boyfriend is a member of the military he increased his odds. Famous people LOVE soldiers. The list bothers me, because there is no way you can say that your significant other will not meet and have sex with anyone on these lists.  Not to mention that I don't even remember the people I have on my list, so why would I remember someone on his. Sounds like a scapegoat.

The other funny thing is that the list never bothered me before my current boyfriend. I guess I love him more than any other boy of my past.

Featured Randoms:

So I bought How I Met Your Mother on iTunes, and I have to say, that I love this show.  I wish there were more Youtube postings of the shows, because some of the episodes have epic moments. On average I want to quote the show every other episode.  It is awesome. The only downside is that they make me miss my boyfriend more.

I also bought CAKE's two most recent albums.  You guys should all check into this band.  Pretty good stuff.

Glub Glub Glub (Things that are the devil Part 2)

Things We Say:

 if there's one thing I learned about college, it's that I might not have all the answers, but at least I can make what I do know sound good.--Eric
Wow, what irony! See me drowning in homework below. 

I guess walking to class in the rain is the payment I get for that one day of sunshine on sunday :s--Daniella 
So, this is pretty much what Germany is like. You get one day of sun and twelve of rain.  

It's just one of those days where you wanna walk into Starbucks and order a cafe vanilla valium vodka latte to go.--Cordi
I am curious as to how this would taste, and how fantastic it would feel.  I'm pretty sure I would go comatose. But, we redheads are tough.  

Blurb My Brain:

Ok, so I am sitting here, taking a small break from my homework.  I am literally drowning from the make-up work that I have to do for college.  I mean, I only took two weeks off, how do I have 30 assignments to do? Oh, that's right I am taking three upper level classes and that means 5 assignments a week per class.  College is the devil.  There is a ton of things I would rather be doing right now, than taking a break from the mountain that is attacking me.  I could be watching How I Met Your Mother (more on this later) or sleeping. I miss sleeping.  I've been up until past midnight for the last week.  Not fun.  If I don't get past these assignments for the night, I may just be pulling my first all nighter in... two years.  GAHHHHH!

Missin you like a junkie misses their last hit.

Things We Say:

Alyssa, where are my shoes? I know Gingers steal soles.--Josh.
I like plays on words like this.  They make me giggle.  In all seriousness, gingers steal souls for dinner.


Maturing is realizing it is better for you financially to not do fun things.--Me
I meant partying, drinking, going out, shopping, movie attending, eating dinner, eating fast food.

The things that cost the least always end up being the most fun, like sex.--Curtis
This isn't necessarily true, but still funny nonetheless.  

Hey now, my driving record is bad, but my parking record is still spotless--Me
Yes, I went there. 


According to the evolutionary account, men tend to want more sexual partners, and are neither faithful nor picky about the women with whome they mate. This approach to life ...is sometimes called the Dark Triad: narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism*" scrolls to *: the colloquial term for men like this is "jerks".--My Psychology of Personalities Textbook.
This stems from a facebook status of a friend's arguing about Men Vs. Women.  What was funny was a week later I read this line in my textbook.  I also found it funny that "jerk" had an "ism."


It's ok.  I don't mind that people didn't do what I told them to in the two weeks I was gone, because then when I come back, and I have a ton of work to do, I just finish it in one day and make them look bad.--Me
Anyone who works at a typical nine-to-five job understands how frustrating it can be to go on vacation.  Afterall, you leave, and no one covers you, and then you are two weeks behind on work.  But, I try to take it as a compliment. They can't do a job that takes me 20-40 minutes, in nearly two weeks.  


Helauch! (Pronounced, hail-ouch)--Me
Have you ever been at a parade and have the people throw things at you? How about shot bottles, and hard cough drops? Or bread? Yeah, welcome to Fasching parades, where you scream Helau to get whatever they are throwing.  Be careful though, it may just be a fricken glass bottle. See picture below (those are mystery and plum liqours)

It's 9am and I've applied for 7 jobs already. I've really enjoyed this month off but its time to get back in the game. I'm gonna lie on my resume so if any of you get a call I was your best employee. I can't depend on my looks anymore.--My cousin Jeremy
this just made me LOL. 

Blurb My Brain:

So this week is Fasching, otherwise known as Carneval or Mardi Gras.  In Germany, Fasching is one giant Halloween party, with a week long excuse to drink.  It is expected you sin as much as you can the week before, and then go to confession on Ash Wednesday when Lent actually starts.  Last year I was drunk the whole week.  This year I only went out on Friday, and didn't even go to Fasching.  I celebrated it on Sunday at the parade, but not anything like most people.  I didn't have but one shot over a 5 hour time frame.  It was fun, but being a responsible student sucks! I went home after the parade to do my homework, but failed miserably.  Didn't help that I had the deadline wrong.



I don't know what I was thinking by taking three upperlevel classes this term.  I'm dying a slow and horriffic death.  Too much reading, too much homework.  Not enough time.  I think next term I am only taking 2 classes, although I can take only one.  I'm still obviously debating this.

I have officially gone one week without my boyfriend in Korea.  It has been difficult.  I miss the little things, like texting him throughout the day.  I also missing calling him up for a "situation report" as he calls it, which is actually me just calling to hear his voice.  I am missing the chance to just go to lunch with him.  It was hard to go out to the Fasching festivities and have all the guys ogling over my costume, and not return to my boyfriend's house for a little relief in anger. It's all little things, but it's been a difficult adjustment.  I think we have a pretty good system though, even though 8 hours time difference is crazy.  I guess I'm just here begging for your prayers and support. :/ I started every sentence with I in this paragraph.

Featured Randoms:
If you haven't already known, I follow Ray William Johnson on Youtube, and he has this side project called Your Favorite Martian. He animates songs he made up, and finds funny.  You should check it out.  

Also, a friend posted an article entitled "5 Ridiculous Things You Probably believe about Islam" which is about the Muslims and American misconceptions of said Muslims.  I thought it was not only a fantastically written piece, but it had just enough sarcasm to make me chuckle.  Thanks Matt. :)