jobs
In the spirit of the Secret Society of List Addicts, I’ll share with you some jobs I’ve considered over the course of my life.
- Veterinarian – first job I said when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up… until we had to take the sick beagle to the vet and I saw how they took temperatures. I was done.
- Animal cop – maybe I’ve been watching too much Animal Planet but I think I would actually do better as a vigilante because the red tape of the job ticks me off.
Watch – The Sick Kitten
- Astrophysics – I adore math and thought I had the potential to be one of those math geniuses… until I had the worst physics teacher known to man in high school and was ruined on the physics side. The fact that almost everything in life can be explained with an elegant equation is something I can really sink my teeth into. My bf thinks I’m a freak. Let’s do this.
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Statistician – my psych major exposed me to data collection, manipulation, and analysis with delicious SPSS software, which pretty much taught me to never trust any stats you hear on the news. In all seriousness though, it’s a tangible and pretty reliable way to learn about the world.
CHECK! THIS! OUT! and THIS. (I promise, it’s worth your time.)
- Florist – super green thumb here, think I have a good aesthetic eye… currently working on bonsai, would love to learn Ikebana. Who wouldn’t love to play with flowers all day?
- Fleeting thoughts – architectural artist, cupcake baker (but Richmond already has a few), line cook (been there, done that for every station, miss it), blogger (yeah right), RN (horrible decision, bad school choice, dropped out), any type of psych research (will be trying to get my foot in the door eventually)…
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- When I was a kid, my mom let me build a terrarium in this gigantic round glass vase she had. It had tiny plastic deer, soft moss, mini trees, everything! We had to set it on the floor one day and I accidentally kicked it, and was ruined for terrariums ever since. I don’t think I could do anything too terrible to this tiny gem!
- I didn’t think the chrome look for nails was truly possible. Having tried every silver polish making the claim and being sorely disasppointed, Wendy B shared an out-of-the-box approach to getting cybertastic nails! The directory on the site will let you know who in your area provides the service. I’m definitely hitting up one of the Richmond locations soon!
This lace effect is killing me as well!
- Back in the day, I used to want to be covered in tattoos. I had big serious painful gorgeous plans. Then… I changed my mind. Imagine that. I still managed to get two. One is an Olivia pin up girl on my stomach in flesh tones which is finally fading away after 12 years. The coloring I wanted was so light that no one could make it stick. It would heal and when it peeled, the ink came right out with it. So yeah, over 8 hours of pain for nothing. I couldn’t take it anymore and went to the renowned but expensive Timothy Hoyer (when he was still in RVA and had Alive Gallery). He made it happen in no time. The other tattoo is peonies at the top of my back (done by one of my best friends Scott at True Tattoo). I have been wanting to add a slew of exotic flowers and ivy to my back with a bit curling down my shoulders and up my neck but I vacillate between being ready to make the appointment or totally bailing and making an appointment for laser removal. That’s no way to be when you’re about to permanently mark yourself. Either way… the point of this whole revealing rant was to show you this neat thing I found. It’s some application that will add ivy to your pictures. I haven’t tried it yet but here you go. If only tattoos were that easy.
one day maybe
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Oh! I love me some CERN and they just started the Large Hadron Collider, had some first collisions and Earth didn’t explode! Here are some pics right before they got to banging those atoms! Oh, and I really want a print of particle tracks for my wall. Geek! Anyone know where I could get that done?
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She’s been blogging for 3 years but I just discovered Kristopher Dukes and I think I’ve found my personal style idol/hero. She hates patterned clothing, loves nude heels, loves simple elegant clothing and sticks with what works, is a product fiend, appreciates well designed luxury, wreaks of sex, called satin elastic ankle pants a year ago, and she is unapologetically superficial in a brutally honest (and sometimes offensive) way. Obviously she has a much larger well-earned income than myself but it’s fun to live vicariously through others sometimes and it’s nice to read down to earth, quick-witted critiques on so many glamorous things I would love to have. Her post format is great – a particular thing broken down into what she already has, what she would rather have, and what she hates. Love it.
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- I looked at my Google Reader the other day and was wondering why the heck I was subscribing to blogs that I couldn’t relate to in any way whatsoever. I’m not going to name names but my life isn’t sparkly and full of rainbows and unicorns. I don’t wear hot pink, nor do I have a constant positive spin on life. I also don’t like wondering where the hell a 25 year-old is getting all that damned mysterious money to waste on total crap. All that being said… I do like a good voyeuristic romp once in a while so I will probably revisit these blogs every blue moon. I just don’t want to see them or the tweets every day. Because I’m going to vomit.
- My hair is taking forever to grow out from my scene boy cut. It’s finally past my shoulders but it’s all sorts of crazy layers and then I gave up on the blunt bangs and they’re growing out at well. So how to you begin to take care of split ends when it’s a mess? I guess I’m going to have to get out the tiny scissors.
I wish
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(If the f-word is NSFW, then don’t scroll down until you get home!)
- I’m not feeling very serious today! This is a good thing!
- I want to make dumplings soon. These two posts should get anyone through the process easily. Here and here. They are a bit labor intensive but soooo rewarding!
- Speaking of food, on a fashion-centric blog, I really liked this post from Fashion is Spinach. It’s a swell revelation to have… a nice little reality check.
- I love this video (and the song)! It’s not the official video but instead, a very creative fan made it!
- The Keyboard Cat t-shirt made it on Threadless - of course! I can’t decide whether to get it or not… after all my oohs and ahhs, I’m really agonizing over it! damnit! Where would I wear it? I think the answer is EVERYWHERE!
- My fave screamo (they call themselves metalcore) band ever, Underoath is coming back to the Norva on November 30th. This will be my 5th time seeing them. I’m 30 years old and I’m going to be screaming with a sea of 16 year old kids and I. Can’t. Wait! There is no shame in my game. Here’s a pic from the last time I saw them… and my post about that night! For the first time, I won’t be going by myself. The bf has NO idea what he’s getting himself into. He owes me. I took him to see Atmosphere for his b-day!
- This Kakuzai notepad is adorable! At $25 and with 1,200 sheets, it would make a great x-mas gift! OMG why am I already thinking about Christmas!?!?! I’ve been stalking this notepad waiting for some update on where to buy it in the US, since the original source was in Japanese and someone finally let everyone know where to get one here! (via)
- It was interesting to take a quick peek into the Marimekko textile factory.
- These labels are a must. Thanks to Thursday Night Smackdown… one of my fave food blogs.
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- This is one sad pup. He’s all over the place with his sadness, looking for his lost love!
- I really want a new phone. My Helio Ocean just isn’t cutting it for my online demands. I need to see how much longer I have with my contract and iPhone here we come! I just wish they had different providers!
(Her blog is awesome!)
- My mom’s b-day is coming up and she’s always wanted a big fuzzy (fake) sheep in the house. (I wonder where I get it from.) Anyhow, I found one and it’s a stool. Only it’s $1,200. Maybe next time mom.
fleas
I just read this fact in The Little Book of Bad Taste. I thought it was beyond ridiculous.
Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), a controversial cross-dresser who refused to marry, amused herself by executing fleas with a miniature cross bow and tiny arrows! She also had a special 4″ flea cannon specially made. Apparently the cannon is on display in a Stockholm museum. I don’t know why but this has tickled me to no end. I can imagine a grown woman sitting on her big fluffy bed at night launching tiny cannons and arrows, believing she was waging an intense war against fleas! Hilarious!
I should get this cannon charm and say it’s for killing H1N1.
Now, I’m curious enough to watch Greta Garbo in Queen Christina.
Flapjack
If you’re into cartoons and haven’t checked out The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, you’re really missing out. The “Tee Hee Tummy Tums” episode is my absolute favorite. So magical! Try to catch it On Demand. It’s under the kids section, and Cartoon Network. (or you can watch some here.)
(screen shots via)
nerd love
(via Graph Jam)
I learned this 9 months ago today and have never been more content with finding my perfect handsome nerdy match!! Love you! ;)
A few things I’ve learned from being in a relationship with a half-Korean:
- Nothing is ever too spicy.
- Meals should consist of a huge variety of flavors and textures.
- Only FWP (fuckin’ white people) write thank you cards.
- Galbi, melon bars, bulgogi, and cucumber kimchi are insanely delicious!
- The house will never be clean enough when his mother comes to visit, so you may as well tell her you didn’t clean so she’ll think you’re exceptionally tidy.
A few things he has learned from being in a relationship with a half-Serbian:
- Lots of black eyeliner is completely normal for daytime.
- Gypsy curses are serious business! Pew pew pew!
- Chevapchichis (seasoned meatballs on the grill), and roasted garlicky banana peppers are delicious!
- There is a reason I am so diligent about plucking my eyebrows.
- The Serbian female singers I grew up listening to sound oddly similar to Gloria Estefan, which may explain my burning desire to learn salsa dancing.
Some things we definitely agree on:
- You can’t leave your parents’ homes without taking a ton of food with you.
- No matter how thin you are, his family will always say you’re fat and mine will always say you’re skinny – and both will make you eat a lot.
- What’s up with all the hot peppers?
- Garlic kisses are completely acceptable.
- Our families act insane at funerals.
- Vegetable gardens are serious business.
- Our American parents have cursed us with the ginger gene.
- With our combined nerd knowledge, we could survive a zombie attack with little effort.
- Our parents are still married, setting a good example of devotion (and patience).
- Corporal punishment was normal growing up.
- Our foreign parents have a strong distaste for all things socialist but both think Europe is better than America.
- Outdoor shoes (namely clogs) are always left at the back door.
- There is always some strange old-fashioned poultice of herbs, oils, hot pepper, fat and garlic to put on any ache, pain, cut or burn.
- Our foreign parents are full of childhood stories of struggle, heartbreak, and appreciation for the little things, oh and cowboy hats.
- You always send denim jeans to family in the motherland.
- Everything causes cancer.
- Falling asleep and waking up in one another’s arms is the best feeling in the world.
cat and mouse
I don’t know where my head is today.
I think I would be more inclined to take showers rather than baths if I had one of these to spare my hair!
Hello Kitty dish sponge (I am the dishwasher)
cozied up like Daisy and Onslow
We finally found a place – on the most picture perfect little block in the city! I endured over a month of Craigslist hell to find this amazing deal that suits us perfectly! Kuba Kuba and the new tapas restaurant down the street are going to be nothing but trouble.
It’s your stereotypical Fan apartment, with the long hallway on the left and all the rooms on the right. The flooring in the bathroom and kitchen are going to get an overhaul with the help of my father but, the nice big rooms will make up for it until.
I made a master list about a month ago of all the things we would need to have a well-equipped home. I’ve slowly collected kitchen gadgets and everything I would need to comfortably cook. A dream would be to have a full set of Kafuh stoneware dishes.
Well, the list just keeps growing and growing. A claw foot tub means we need a bathtub caddy. Of course, you need to be fully stocked with an arsenal of cleaning supplies. I had to get another complete set of cat needs since I’m just taking one of the kittehs with me. Closet space is going to be our worst enemy though. Seriously. I’m already researching garment racks and shoe cubbies, and hanging rods. Then, when you start digging around online, you see things you really don’t need but absolutely must have.
Fred and Friends – Half Pint Creamer
aluminum tumblers
beakers and test tubes as vases
Michael Sodeau Sprung Magazine Rack
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