I was on HWY 1 and saw an ambulance approaching in my rear view mirror and was about to slow down and pull over to let it pass, but this obnoxious vehicle just wasn't slowing behind me. In fact, NO ONE else was slowing down. I felt like it was unsafe for me to, so I kept going.
I'm going to run that scenario by my mom later, because she used to work in ambulances, so I ask her all of the random safety questions that pop into my head.
Anyway,
I approached the exit for the 156 junction and I went to the right lane, so that the ambulance could get into the left once it approached.
The asshole who was behind me remained in the left exit lane and nearly CRASHED with the ambulance as it tried to get into that lane. (Yes, it's sirens were on and anyone who was paying attention could tell it WAS in a hurry.)
I was really mad at this guy because, well, I guess since my mom used to work in ambulances and my dad used to be a firefighter, I think I have a kind of heightened awareness of what I personally need to do when something like that happens.
The car accident that the ambulance was rushing to took place at the end of the overpass at the beginning of 156. They were blocking the left turn lane to Castroville boulevard. Of course, traffic was closed. I could PLAINLY see that the left turn lane ahead was blocked my a crashed car, a fire engine, and an ambulance, but some jerk behind be thought he'd try to get ahead of everyone by getting into the left lane. I watched as he approached behind the fire engine and realized "Uh oh, I can't go forward anymore!"
Nope, I didn't let him get back into the moving lane in front of me.
Quite a few cars witnessed what he did, so I imagine he had some trouble with that.
I hope so anyway.
So yeah, that was the worst display of behavior at and around a accident scene I've personally witnessed yet. (Since I've started driving, I suppose.)
On another note (something I noticed right before all of this happened)- motorcyclists with handicap stickers on their license plates aren't very scary.
Lol, just saying.
Anyway, got to go meet my dad and April (his wife) for dinner. We're having Thai food (yaaay!)
April 30, 2008
April 29, 2008
Bugs
So it seems like mosquitos are coming through this area these days. At least over by where I live. I don't think any have gotten to me yet, but I certainly have been feeling itchier these past few days.
The other night, I spider appeared by my bed, too.
So, although my rational mind knows perfectly well that these insects aren't absolutely everywhere, my irrational mind is causing random itching and for me to keep thinking there's a bug on me somewhere.
(Ankle is itching right now.)
So please, tell my irrational mind to stop flipping out.
And give my rational mind a nice pat on the back for it's valiant, yet pointless, efforts.
*sigh*
The other night, I spider appeared by my bed, too.
So, although my rational mind knows perfectly well that these insects aren't absolutely everywhere, my irrational mind is causing random itching and for me to keep thinking there's a bug on me somewhere.
(Ankle is itching right now.)
So please, tell my irrational mind to stop flipping out.
And give my rational mind a nice pat on the back for it's valiant, yet pointless, efforts.
*sigh*
April 28, 2008
Quote
"The definition of success--To laugh much; to win respect of intelligent persons and the affections of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give one's self; to leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition.; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm, and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived--this is to have succeeded."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
My mom wants me to take this quote to Japan with me in August. I figure this is a place where I wouldn't lose it.
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
My mom wants me to take this quote to Japan with me in August. I figure this is a place where I wouldn't lose it.
April 27, 2008
NVG
I do this a lot- I would say something positive about myself and then would immediately follow it up with putting myself down somehow. I usually mean it jokingly, but really I do kind of like to keep myself in check.
For a while I thought that this was kind of a new thing, then I remembered something from a few years ago.
In high school I used to try to draw. I never thought that I was really good at it or anything, I just liked to try. The funny was that I used to write "NVG" on a good portion of what I would draw, meaning "not very good."
Isn't that funny? I mean, if something isn't very drawn very well anyone could tell with just a glance, right? But for some reason, I had to show that I, myself, acknowledges that what I drew is to be classified as nothing more than a doodle.
It's also very funny because I wasn't really in the habit of sharing what I drew with more than just one or two people at the absolute most. Plus if someone was to find something I drew somewhere, they might not ever be able to guess what "NVG" stood for.
Why did I do that?????
Here's a drawing that I did on the computer in honor of the "NVG" era.
Yaaay dinos. :D
Yaaay for not taking myself too seriously... at all!
And yaaay for almost meaningless acronyms!
For a while I thought that this was kind of a new thing, then I remembered something from a few years ago.
In high school I used to try to draw. I never thought that I was really good at it or anything, I just liked to try. The funny was that I used to write "NVG" on a good portion of what I would draw, meaning "not very good."
Isn't that funny? I mean, if something isn't very drawn very well anyone could tell with just a glance, right? But for some reason, I had to show that I, myself, acknowledges that what I drew is to be classified as nothing more than a doodle.
It's also very funny because I wasn't really in the habit of sharing what I drew with more than just one or two people at the absolute most. Plus if someone was to find something I drew somewhere, they might not ever be able to guess what "NVG" stood for.
Why did I do that?????
Here's a drawing that I did on the computer in honor of the "NVG" era.
Yaaay dinos. :D
Yaaay for not taking myself too seriously... at all!
And yaaay for almost meaningless acronyms!
April 24, 2008
Blog blog
To the left of my bloggings is my blog archive- something I hadn't really payed too much attention to previously.
6 blogs in January- that makes since because I started the blog in late January.
16 blogs in February
16 blogs in March
And so far 8 (or 9 once I post this) blogs in April.
It's almost the end of the month too.
I guess I haven't been posting as much here as usual. I guess since the JET anxiety went down, I've had that much less to talk about. Plus I've sort of picked up the habit of writing things down in notebooks in the middle of the night again.
1~3 am thoughts aren't really a smart thing to share.
Saito-sensei is out of town, so most of my classes are cancelled today- except cinema. I guess we have two more movies left in that class and then we're going to have to do group work. I am definitely not looking forward to watching numerous group presentations that late in the day.
Only a little over 3 weeks until I graduate. Oh, I forgot to mention before that it's possible to watch the graduation ceremony on the internet. You know, in case you're somewhere random- like Montana or something. :) I think the web address to go to is csumb.edu/grad, but I'll check that later.
Anyway, this made me laugh today.
6 blogs in January- that makes since because I started the blog in late January.
16 blogs in February
16 blogs in March
And so far 8 (or 9 once I post this) blogs in April.
It's almost the end of the month too.
I guess I haven't been posting as much here as usual. I guess since the JET anxiety went down, I've had that much less to talk about. Plus I've sort of picked up the habit of writing things down in notebooks in the middle of the night again.
1~3 am thoughts aren't really a smart thing to share.
Saito-sensei is out of town, so most of my classes are cancelled today- except cinema. I guess we have two more movies left in that class and then we're going to have to do group work. I am definitely not looking forward to watching numerous group presentations that late in the day.
Only a little over 3 weeks until I graduate. Oh, I forgot to mention before that it's possible to watch the graduation ceremony on the internet. You know, in case you're somewhere random- like Montana or something. :) I think the web address to go to is csumb.edu/grad, but I'll check that later.
Anyway, this made me laugh today.
April 18, 2008
It's been 6 days
So I'll post again.
I couldn't eat solid foods yesterday and this morning because I had a medical procedure this morning. On top that, I started "that time of the month" this morning as well.
Needless to say, although I'm feeling better now that I'm eating real again now, my general stomach area feels pretty icky. I wore jeans for a short time today, but it hurt so I had to switch back to sweatpants. I spent pretty much all day yesterday and today wearing sweatpants. It's comfy, but this way I always feel like I'm in pajamas.
I missed two classes yesterday (including cinema 6-10) and capstone today. Although I substituted those classes for a good deal of pain, it was nice to just hang around my house a little more.
I mailed off everything I can mail off at this point to JET. All I need to get to them now is proof of graduation (which, of course, I can't provide yet) and my FBI report once I get that.
The capstone is looking good. My professor told me my English powerpoint looks good and that I should work on my Japanese version. I didn't tell her that I already finished my Japanese version. (Of course, she's probably going to change it A LOT nonetheless.)
With those things in mind (the two last paragraphs) and a Japanese drama I started watching last night on the internet, I was able to pretty much keep my spirits up when I couldn't eat anything. Plus I was able to FINALLY somewhat able get into my book (which I've already had for about a few weeks now). I was also able to catch two episodes of Scrubs and most of Jon Stewart's and Stephen Colbert's shows. Of course, I was a little sad when there was a commercial about food.
I was soooo happy when I was able to eat today (despite really bad cramping). My mom and I went down to Norma's to grab something to eat a couple hours after my procedure and I slept the rest of the medication off. I usually don't care at all for Norma's because the food isn't all that good and it's way more expensive than it should be, but we end up eating there when we're just looking for something nearby. Anyway, TODAY I was really happy to be there. (haha)
The funny thing about medical procedures that require you to be medicated to sleep is how fuzzy your memories of right after are. It wasn't for several hours that I realized I didn't remember where and when exactly I woke up. Also, it wasn't until I was putting away my Odwalla smoothie drink into the refrigerator that I forgot on my desk all day that I very vaguely remembered, right after we left the place my procedure was, sitting in the parking lot of 7/11 while my mom got me that and a hot dog to eat. Even after we got home and I woke up again, I ate the rest of the hot dog expecting to see it when I woke up but not realizing that I didn't remember how or when I acquired it.
Anyway, I guess being amused my that sort of thing keeps me away from turning into a druggie.
Pfft.
I watched Juno tonight- good movie. I thought I'd like it more than I did, but yeah, it was good.
I think I might still have a little medication on board. Why? Because this blog is way longer than I intended and I originally typed "druggle" instead of "druggie."
Hm. I'm a little hungry.
/blog.
I couldn't eat solid foods yesterday and this morning because I had a medical procedure this morning. On top that, I started "that time of the month" this morning as well.
Needless to say, although I'm feeling better now that I'm eating real again now, my general stomach area feels pretty icky. I wore jeans for a short time today, but it hurt so I had to switch back to sweatpants. I spent pretty much all day yesterday and today wearing sweatpants. It's comfy, but this way I always feel like I'm in pajamas.
I missed two classes yesterday (including cinema 6-10) and capstone today. Although I substituted those classes for a good deal of pain, it was nice to just hang around my house a little more.
I mailed off everything I can mail off at this point to JET. All I need to get to them now is proof of graduation (which, of course, I can't provide yet) and my FBI report once I get that.
The capstone is looking good. My professor told me my English powerpoint looks good and that I should work on my Japanese version. I didn't tell her that I already finished my Japanese version. (Of course, she's probably going to change it A LOT nonetheless.)
With those things in mind (the two last paragraphs) and a Japanese drama I started watching last night on the internet, I was able to pretty much keep my spirits up when I couldn't eat anything. Plus I was able to FINALLY somewhat able get into my book (which I've already had for about a few weeks now). I was also able to catch two episodes of Scrubs and most of Jon Stewart's and Stephen Colbert's shows. Of course, I was a little sad when there was a commercial about food.
I was soooo happy when I was able to eat today (despite really bad cramping). My mom and I went down to Norma's to grab something to eat a couple hours after my procedure and I slept the rest of the medication off. I usually don't care at all for Norma's because the food isn't all that good and it's way more expensive than it should be, but we end up eating there when we're just looking for something nearby. Anyway, TODAY I was really happy to be there. (haha)
The funny thing about medical procedures that require you to be medicated to sleep is how fuzzy your memories of right after are. It wasn't for several hours that I realized I didn't remember where and when exactly I woke up. Also, it wasn't until I was putting away my Odwalla smoothie drink into the refrigerator that I forgot on my desk all day that I very vaguely remembered, right after we left the place my procedure was, sitting in the parking lot of 7/11 while my mom got me that and a hot dog to eat. Even after we got home and I woke up again, I ate the rest of the hot dog expecting to see it when I woke up but not realizing that I didn't remember how or when I acquired it.
Anyway, I guess being amused my that sort of thing keeps me away from turning into a druggie.
Pfft.
I watched Juno tonight- good movie. I thought I'd like it more than I did, but yeah, it was good.
I think I might still have a little medication on board. Why? Because this blog is way longer than I intended and I originally typed "druggle" instead of "druggie."
Hm. I'm a little hungry.
/blog.
April 12, 2008
Narrow
It's weird that even these days people have the odd tendency to assume that a Medical doctor is a male.
Like if I go get an xray or a blood test and I am talking to the technician about when my doctor will get the results and they usually say "He'll get them by ~~~~"
Sometimes I correct them, but sometimes I just let it irk me.
My doctor is, in fact, a woman, as all of my primary physicians have been ever since I became too old to go to a pediatrician.
I've had a number of female doctors and one of my aunts is one. So yes, they are out there in a pretty reasonable number.
It's not really so safe to assume a doctor is a "he" anymore.
*shrug*
Like if I go get an xray or a blood test and I am talking to the technician about when my doctor will get the results and they usually say "He'll get them by ~~~~"
Sometimes I correct them, but sometimes I just let it irk me.
My doctor is, in fact, a woman, as all of my primary physicians have been ever since I became too old to go to a pediatrician.
I've had a number of female doctors and one of my aunts is one. So yes, they are out there in a pretty reasonable number.
It's not really so safe to assume a doctor is a "he" anymore.
*shrug*
April 11, 2008
Tired
I woke up early today and didn't know why.
I later realized that it might've been because it's much warmer today than usual and in the winter I have a tendency to want to sleep through the coldest parts of the morning and wake up when it gets a little warmer. I guess I might have to break that habit.
I got a lot done today. I am sooooo glad capstone was canceled because I actually was able to have a productive Friday for once.
I suppose that is all. :)
zzzzz
I later realized that it might've been because it's much warmer today than usual and in the winter I have a tendency to want to sleep through the coldest parts of the morning and wake up when it gets a little warmer. I guess I might have to break that habit.
I got a lot done today. I am sooooo glad capstone was canceled because I actually was able to have a productive Friday for once.
I suppose that is all. :)
zzzzz
April 10, 2008
Quick post before class
For some reason, I haven't been sleeping all that well lately. I actually had a period in which I was getting to sleep fairly quickly after going to bed and waking up at a reasonable hour feeling refreshed.
Yes, but that period ended.
*sigh*
I got my JET paperwork yesterday and I'm already working to get that finished and sent off.
Yesterday, my mom and I went to The Sardine Factory for dinner.
"You mean that really fancy, expensive place down by Cannery Row????????"
Yes. That one.
They have a "winter special" and my mom really wanted good lobster.
Plus she's going to be stuck living alone with a picky eater come August.
So yeah, it was a fun experience. Definitely a level of class that I'd never experienced before.
See, I'm definitely a "low class simpleton" because I could actually notice what was ridiculously excessive- which was a lot. (haha)
The food, of course, was great.
Anyway, off to class now. :)
Yes, but that period ended.
*sigh*
I got my JET paperwork yesterday and I'm already working to get that finished and sent off.
Yesterday, my mom and I went to The Sardine Factory for dinner.
"You mean that really fancy, expensive place down by Cannery Row????????"
Yes. That one.
They have a "winter special" and my mom really wanted good lobster.
Plus she's going to be stuck living alone with a picky eater come August.
So yeah, it was a fun experience. Definitely a level of class that I'd never experienced before.
See, I'm definitely a "low class simpleton" because I could actually notice what was ridiculously excessive- which was a lot. (haha)
The food, of course, was great.
Anyway, off to class now. :)
April 06, 2008
Having nothing to do...
...makes me feel oddly unease. Probably because I'm so used to having so much to do.
It makes me wonder what I am forgetting.
Anyway, I found this on a random blog the other day---
(Sorry I don't feel like resizing pictures...)
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A) Answer the questions below
B) Take each answer and type it into Photobucket
C) Take a picture from the FIRST page of results, copy and paste the html code.
D) You cant copy the persons answers who posted this before you!
1. The age you will be on your next birthday:
2. A place you would like to visit:
3.Your favorite place:
4. Your favorite object:
5. Your favorite food
6.Your favorite animal:
7. Your favorite color:
8. The town in which you were born:
10.Your nickname:
12.Your last name:
13. Favorite Song:
It makes me wonder what I am forgetting.
Anyway, I found this on a random blog the other day---
(Sorry I don't feel like resizing pictures...)
--------------------------------------------
A) Answer the questions below
B) Take each answer and type it into Photobucket
C) Take a picture from the FIRST page of results, copy and paste the html code.
D) You cant copy the persons answers who posted this before you!
1. The age you will be on your next birthday:
2. A place you would like to visit:
3.Your favorite place:
4. Your favorite object:
5. Your favorite food
6.Your favorite animal:
7. Your favorite color:
8. The town in which you were born:
10.Your nickname:
12.Your last name:
13. Favorite Song:
April 05, 2008
India Clay Oven
My heart broke today.
India Clay Oven- my favorite restaurant in all of Monterey Bay to eat is now CLOSED.
*sad*
Mom, David, and I were going there to eat dinner to celebrate my acceptance into JET. We walked around the corner and I froze in my tracks. The painted window was empty except for a sign that said "For lease."
I checked out by the elevator and then went up the stairs to find it they had a new location posted anywhere- they didn't.
So we ended up going to a new Indian restaurant in Monterey- basically, the service was horrible and the food tasted NOTHING like what I had grown to love at Indian Clay Oven. Starbucks sells better tasting Chai than this place- sad, right?
So yeah, I'm really sad about it.
Throughout the whole dinner, I was looking across the table to my mom and asking "why????????"
I got home and googled for the answer-
Here's an article.
Ideally, they would reopen their restaurant somewhere else, but with high prices around here, I have doubts.
Sadness.
I'm telling you, the world doesn't like it when I have food that I especially like.
India Clay Oven- my favorite restaurant in all of Monterey Bay to eat is now CLOSED.
*sad*
Mom, David, and I were going there to eat dinner to celebrate my acceptance into JET. We walked around the corner and I froze in my tracks. The painted window was empty except for a sign that said "For lease."
I checked out by the elevator and then went up the stairs to find it they had a new location posted anywhere- they didn't.
So we ended up going to a new Indian restaurant in Monterey- basically, the service was horrible and the food tasted NOTHING like what I had grown to love at Indian Clay Oven. Starbucks sells better tasting Chai than this place- sad, right?
So yeah, I'm really sad about it.
Throughout the whole dinner, I was looking across the table to my mom and asking "why????????"
I got home and googled for the answer-
Here's an article.
Ideally, they would reopen their restaurant somewhere else, but with high prices around here, I have doubts.
Sadness.
I'm telling you, the world doesn't like it when I have food that I especially like.
April 04, 2008
Why I simply cannot take MySpace seriously-
An ad I saw today--
And here was what MySpace told me my blog stats were a long while ago-
It's also been telling me consistently these past few days that I have blog subscriptions posts- which isn't true.
Then there's this retarded thing that keeps showing up-
It's one of those horrid ads that actually make noises until you finally simply cannot stay on the page you're looking at any longer.
You've probably seen them before-
"Congratulations, you've just won a ________"
If you've been unfortunate as I have and heard that waaaay too many times, you could've probably thought of that horrible voice in your head while reading that.
But back to the stupid lion ad. It's "meeorrrwwww"s at you. I wouldn't even call it "meow"ing because it sounds really ugly. I loved lions since I was a little kid, but that thing isn't even sort of cute or even moderately likable.
So yeah- myspace sucks.
Facebook is going downhill these days, too.
I heard today that gang members have been taking pictures of facebook of their "targets" and putting them on youtube videos asking them to be... well... taken out. Seriously now, the internet needs to be given back to the people who used it before everyone and their dog started using myspace.
Okay, Julia is going a bit too far now.
So this is where I'll end this post.
And here was what MySpace told me my blog stats were a long while ago-
It's also been telling me consistently these past few days that I have blog subscriptions posts- which isn't true.
Then there's this retarded thing that keeps showing up-
It's one of those horrid ads that actually make noises until you finally simply cannot stay on the page you're looking at any longer.
You've probably seen them before-
"Congratulations, you've just won a ________"
If you've been unfortunate as I have and heard that waaaay too many times, you could've probably thought of that horrible voice in your head while reading that.
But back to the stupid lion ad. It's "meeorrrwwww"s at you. I wouldn't even call it "meow"ing because it sounds really ugly. I loved lions since I was a little kid, but that thing isn't even sort of cute or even moderately likable.
So yeah- myspace sucks.
Facebook is going downhill these days, too.
I heard today that gang members have been taking pictures of facebook of their "targets" and putting them on youtube videos asking them to be... well... taken out. Seriously now, the internet needs to be given back to the people who used it before everyone and their dog started using myspace.
Okay, Julia is going a bit too far now.
So this is where I'll end this post.
April 03, 2008
Short list
So I learned today that I managed to fool the JET interview people after all.
:D
I'm on the short list- it's just a matter of paperwork now.
:D
I'm on the short list- it's just a matter of paperwork now.
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