j e s u i s l e m o r s e

Oh, the weather outside is frightful...

2010-12-13T10:36:00.007-05:00

[view from my bedroom window.]

...but the fire is not delightful: 1) because we don't have a fireplace, and 2) our heater is semi-busted so we have resorted to space heaters.

all i've been doing is hanging out with no makeup on, watching tv in huge sweatshirts & blankets and slippers :)

I love being home

2010-11-27T19:03:00.005-05:00

2010-11-14T13:08:00.002-05:00

I WILL run 5 miles today.

2010-10-27T22:05:00.002-04:00

Taylor Swift's new album makes me really sad for some reason.

Happy Autumn!

2010-10-17T22:54:00.005-04:00

I want to do something big

2010-10-04T22:20:00.001-04:00

although i'm not quite sure what that something might be.

2010-10-04T00:42:00.001-04:00

it's hard to believe this is my last year of college! i was going through old pictures from freshman year and i miss it. i think i would have done a of things differently if i could go back. although some things i would keep the same.

ready to make my last year the best year :)

2010-09-28T21:23:00.002-04:00

It's starting to feel like fall...finally! Besides the annoying misty rain for the past two days, the temperature has been so comfortable. We finally got our satellite dish installed so I'm sitting here enjoying HBO while figuring out what classes I will take for my FINAL semester EVER. It's tough because I'm 3 hours (ad campaigns) away from graduating, but I need 12 hours to be considered full-time.

Enough about school. Here is what I'm currently enjoying for the fall season!

2010-09-21T00:24:00.001-04:00

Update: after 45 minutes of waiting for my paper to save, I have officially not been able to do my other homework because now I'm way too tired.

And it will be in the 80's most of the week. Ew. Plus rain. Ew.

And of course it will be muggy and rainy on my 21st birthday. Wednesday to be specific. I hate my life right now. Hope tomorrow is better.

2010-09-20T23:30:00.002-04:00

Hello from my iPad! In the midst of my revelation about "reporters and the audience: a two-way street," a seminar I attended, my very reliable 5-year old toshiba laptop decided to stop working. Not too surprising. BUT I need to finish this paper. I hate useless electronics,

Back to school:

2010-08-31T21:03:00.002-04:00

Kent State is much more lively during regular semesters than in the summer. I'm glad everyone is back finally...but I'm going home for a loooong weekend!

First few days of classes were decent. Pilates will be tough for me because I have weak back muscles...according to the professor. Whatev... we'll see what happens. Other than that, my classes are pretty standard: international marketing, personal selling, law, ethics... and history of rock & roll for fun.

I can't give up McDonald's FRIES! Bethany asked me to stop at McDonald's after we made extra key copies and I couldn't help but stuff my face with the golden deliciousness. I basically worked out for an hour (and probably didn't even burn enough calories) to eat the fries. what a life!

2010-08-29T10:22:00.002-04:00

Things I need to do today:

1) Buy textbooks
2) Clean out car
3) Go candle shopping (okay, not necessary...but it's on the to-do list, so I have to)
4) Alphabetize DVD rack
5) Bake homemade, healthy muffins! MMMM
6) Buy curtains for upstairs window & entry way window

I can't believe I'm graduating in MAY!

2010-08-17T22:16:00.002-04:00

on the phone with my mom. apparently my stepdad won an iPad, 52'' HDTV, blu ray player and gift cards? he said he doesn't like the iPad...spread the wealth bro.

2010-08-11T10:32:00.002-04:00

Read this. Especially if you refuse to advertise because of the economy and think it doesn't work.

http://bit.ly/bLlvJl

2010-08-05T22:41:00.002-04:00

I painted my room today! The color is a pretty green called "Green Tea Latte" I can't wait until I'm all moved into the new house.

Makes me wanna latte.

I need:

- Bedding (color to be determined)
- Cute paper lanterns to hang in our long hallway
- Artificial pretty plant to put in hallway beside futon
- Bar stool w/back to use as my computer chair (already have a high-top compute desk. mod.)
- Cute lamp(s)
- Bookshelf (mine now might be too small)
- Decorative pillows (lame, but a necessity)

ETC ETC... need to go decor hunting.

2010-08-01T13:44:00.002-04:00

I'm stuck on an old-school Toshiba laptop that barely stays on because I'm broke. If it wasn't such an inconvenience to find access to inDesign every single time I needed it, I would be fine with using a PC. However, that isn't the case.

Text conversation word for word:

me: Do you think if I upgraded to Windows 7 my computer would work better?
dad: I don't think it's the software. You just need a new computer. If you weren't insistent on a mac I would get one for you.

NOW WHAT DO I DO. Be inconvenienced by not having a working computer or be inconvenienced by getting a free computer and still no inDesign?

2010-07-29T23:02:00.002-04:00

I recently deleted my Facebook (CRAZY, RIGHT?!) and I only kind of miss it. I miss it because I grew into the habit of creeping on people's lives just because it was right in front of me. Who does that? Anyway. I decided to take a break for a while, but of course I'll be back in a few weeks when school starts.

Someone stole my Wild Goats coffee mug at work. Or I...lost it? Either way, I had to drink my coffee out of my Christmas-themed Starbucks mug. Not very enjoyable. I'm weird about my mugs.

I'm still ChaCha-ing and my goal is to get to $150 by next week. It's really easy and my quality rating is at 98% so YAY!

PS- Project Runway was on tonight. Tim Gunn looks chubby or different or something. I can't figure it out.

2010-07-25T17:44:00.002-04:00

I've been lazy all weekend. There was some especially good TV on surprisingly so I TiVoed a bunch of movies to watch for future bored days. The Shining, Ratatoullie, Lord of the Rings, etc etc.

Now I'm making lists of things I need to do before I move, during my move, and after my move.

I'm in desperate need of moving boxes. Blahhhh.

2010-07-22T13:41:00.000-04:00

good afternoon! I'm starting to get super excited for my new house! I still need to figure out how I want to decorate, but I came across this blog post http://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/its-dollar-store-weekthe-mirror and I want to do something similar!

Also...cupcakes are always good too. Especially Hello Kitty cupcakes!

Official Hello Kitty cupcake from Sanrio Cafe on Twitter

2010-07-19T22:00:00.001-04:00

I'm a ChaCha guide!

2010-07-19T08:30:00.002-04:00

This morning I stopped at Circle K on my way to work. I purchased gas, coffee and easy mac. The guy at the counter said, "breakfast of champions, eh?" YUP.

tired today.

2010-07-15T18:22:00.002-04:00

i had the most successful day at work today. new clients, created a cute new ad and organized my desk!

bethany & beth came to kent today so beth could sign the lease. so, we met with our landlord and he talked to us about moving in and what not. he is cleaning all the carpets late july and replacing the carpet in the living room and kitchen with hard wood floors. :) i can't wait!

2010-07-14T10:10:00.000-04:00

new season July 29th!

2010-07-14T10:06:00.002-04:00

I'm not a fan of talk-radio and I forgot my iPod at home this morning, so my one-hour commute consisted of listening to old mixes from high school and it was fabulous! I didn't even notice the traffic because my ears were enjoying the music so much. Reminder: upload all those old songs to iPod...and don't forget it next time!

2010-07-13T22:02:00.000-04:00

I went Tiffany shopping and this is what I wish to own:

Frank Gehry Torque Open Ring - $150 - I like that this ring isn't typical. It's slanted, wide and open and that isn't something people are used to seeing. It's cute!
Return to Tiffany Bead Bracelet - $125- Simple and elegant.

Bow Earrings - $125 - I have a knock-off pair from American Eagle, but it would be nice to have the real bows :)

Playing Cards - $30 - Playing in style!

2010-07-13T21:47:00.000-04:00

I loooooooooove Miranda's dress and bag!

2010-07-11T23:58:00.000-04:00

ANNOYED

2010-06-25T21:36:00.000-04:00

i've noticed that i blog like crazy when i get bored. kent in the summer is miserable! no one is here and i'm left alone with my nearly-busted laptop, tivo and a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear.

i'm taking everything out of my dresser drawers and re-folding everything and putting my jeans in the bottom drawer instead of the middle drawer. i'm still livin' in the fall season. time to switch it up... i'm two seasons behind.

2010-06-25T12:04:00.000-04:00

welcome to the summer stater.
showin' some ad planner love.

hello, i want.

2010-06-24T21:20:00.000-04:00

2010-06-24T20:34:00.000-04:00

Marcia Cross is insanely gorgeous and I wish to be Bree Van de Kamp/Hodge one day! Not in the cooking sense, but in the absolutely glamorous fashion department! It's so classy and every time I watch Desperate, I feel the need to go shopping.

stuff.

2010-06-22T23:06:00.001-04:00

1) Bad anxiety
2) Pathetic bank account funds
3) Step brother left for basic training
4) Made chocolate chip muffins
5) Love my internship
6) Sex and the City marathons

AC or no?

2010-06-13T21:09:00.000-04:00

I'm assuming my electric bill this month is sky-high because I'm a big fan of the central air. I'm afraid to turn it on tonight, but it's getting hot in my room.

I totally snack-binged today. I haven't had much down time and this weekend I finally had tons of it. So, naturally, I wanted some TV on DVD (all day) and I felt the need to eat...(all day).

Summer essentials (and a quick life update)

2010-05-25T12:37:00.000-04:00

I started my internship yesterday and I absolutely love it! The first day was great and everyone was so nice to me. The only bad thing is 480's rush hour! Other than that, this summer will be amazing.

A few of my summer essentials:

New house decor!

2010-05-02T15:24:00.001-04:00

2010-03-22T20:50:00.001-04:00

I have an interview April 13th at 1pm!!

Los Angeles

2010-03-06T16:37:00.000-05:00

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BURUCHF-Hilton-Los-Angeles-Universal-City-California/index.do

Less than 3 weeks away!!!

The Greatest Mother In the World

2010-02-28T22:54:00.000-05:00

I'm analyzing this ad right now and comparing it to a 2001 Red Cross ad that I can't find online anywhere. I need to find the differences & similarities and the relationship between the two in terms of themes, design, copy and visual.

I can't concentrate on it right now though. I know exactly what I want to say but when I try to write it out, my mind goes blank. Part of it might be because I've been anxious all weekend. I was fluttery all day today and it was so uncomfortable. I hate feeling like my heart is about to explode.

Other than this paper, I have had a productive day. I went grocery shopping after being broke for the past week. (Dad gave me some food money) I still owe Taylor utility money. I have to take that out of my savings account. I hate doing that. I finally paid Tami back for my airplane ticket to LA. I'm babysitting for her this Friday to pay off the last of it, thankfully. I can't wait until my next paycheck (in two weeks) is all mine! Although I'll end up putting all of it in savings and only keep about $50 for myself. I've always been good at saving more than half of my paychecks.

I'm waking up at 7 tomorrow to go running before class. I should probably get back to my paper, eh?

Enviga.

2010-02-01T01:07:00.000-05:00

This tea drink used to be my favorite! I just had a sudden craving for it. I need to stock up on it when I go home this weekend. Can I just say how excited I am to leave Kent... even if it's only for a couple days...

...

2010-01-21T19:50:00.000-05:00

I wish my heart was as cold as the morning dew, but it's as warm as saxophones and honey in the sun for you.

Flu bug?

2010-01-13T19:04:00.000-05:00

I'm sitting here watching Monday's episode of House, snuggled up in my Taj Mahal blanket and eating delicious Haagen-Dazs raspberry sorbet. (Although now I wish I would've bought Mango sorbet...)

Being sick isn't THAT bad...

2010 spring semester

2010-01-10T23:02:00.000-05:00

I"m back in Kent and my room smells lovely, like black amethyst. mmm. I've been enjoying this scent lately. That, and fresh bamboo! (I loaded up on candles, wallflowers and scentportables because they were on sale!)

Half Blood Prince is on in the background and I shouldn't have started watching because I need to wake up earlyish tomorrow for work. I missed work, but I still haven't come to terms with the fact that I have to start school next week. Ew. Please kill me. Another semester of 19 credit hours, 20 hours of work, and infinite hours of homework and internet creeping... it all gets to be too much to handle. Hopefully with relaxing scents and yoga and meditating, I'll pull through.

Hibernation

2009-12-29T00:25:00.000-05:00

Why can't humans go into hibernation? Not fair.

I'm getting tired of my routine. I have a feeling life would be a lot less stressful without all the technology I use. I have a feeling my headaches would go away, too. I'm sick of letting the whole internet universe know what I'm doing, what I like, what I comment on, what I post, what I look like, etc. It's creepy.

I want my money back.

2009-12-23T00:01:00.001-05:00

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle. Life is a maze and love is a riddle. I don't know where to go; I can't do it alone, I've tried and I don't know why.

2009-12-18T21:31:00.001-05:00

Goodbye, BSR. I'm too busy for you next semester.

Chilly weather, snuggly blankets and soy chai tea lattes.

2009-12-01T13:29:00.001-05:00

I can't believe that 2009 is almost over and that it's already December. It feels like my favorite season has passed and I didn't even get a change to welcome it or spend much time with it. Oh, autumn! I don't know if I can wait a whole year for you to reappear.

It's winter now.
I like winter.
I enjoy cold weather clothes and creative ways to keep warm.

Most of all, I enjoy the snow and the elegance that appears once winter comes around.

Hair Dilemma... always

2009-06-04T11:07:00.000-04:00

i think i either want:
a) alexis bledel's bangs OR
b) alexis bledel's highlights OR
c) all the artificial color stripped out of my hair, leaving me with my natural, chocolaty delicious hair color. (like that will ever happen again, grrrr)

Social Networking Overload!

2009-06-03T15:53:00.000-04:00

I've realized that I have far too many social networking sites. I was reading through my old e-mail accounts today [I also have far too many of those] and each one had several e-mails with account passwords, updates and friend requests. Here is a sample list that is quite accurate:

4 Livejournals
1 uJournal.org [has been deleted]
1 Deadjournal
1 Xanga
1 Blogspot
1 Hi5
1 MSN messenger
1 Yahoo messenger
INFINITE amounts of AIM screen names
1 Me.com [has been deleted]
1 Facebook
4 Photobuckets
1 Flickr
1 Youtube
1 Last.fm
1 Twitter

It's interesting to see how social networking progresses and advances as the years go on and on. Of course, I do not use all of these social networking sites anymore; this is just a random thought. It's crazy how we, as communicators, go through all of these mediums to connect with others city-wide, state-wide, nation-wide and world-wide. I find it hard to even imagine the "old days" of letters, postage stamps, horse-driven mail trucks...oh! It simply astonishes me!

2009-02-12T19:30:00.000-05:00

I hate living in a dorm room.

It's always too hot or too cold. Never comfortable.

It's a good thing I get to live off-campus next year. I think the rule that you must live on campus for 2 years is dumb. What's the point? Forcing someone to live where they don't want to live. For a freshman, I suppose it is a good thing. To meet new people and to get acquainted with the campus. And plus to freshman, I bet they're just glad to not be living at home anymore.

I didn't really care. I knew I hated the dorms right when I moved in. It was small and it smelled like a high school locker room... sweat, dirty tile, and as if a thousand other people had lived there before me. (which they did).

Bottom line:
I'm trying to do homework and I keep getting really hot and really cold. UGH.

I'm playing mass Zelda tonight. FYI.

BLOGSPOTZ

2009-02-11T20:23:00.000-05:00

I'm watching a television program (old people) about pancakes and breakfast and it's making me hungry. I should be doing homework, seeing as I have so much of it. D: I just can't find the motivation... it is too far gone. I'd love to just lay (I hate saying lie) on a soft, comfy carpet with a pillow.

Sometimes the floor isn't so bad. Sometimes being unmotivated isn't so bad.

I made a 14 dollar purchase today. On a book. A book that would probably be around $5 if I had not picked it up at the Kent State bookstore (expensive).

It's called The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. I'm on page 50 already.

"In the bus on the way to school next morning we passed 4 red cars in a row, which meant that it was a Good Day..."

I like the way this lad thinks.