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Ok, InfOnline has finally added the spring term to its enrollment options. Only problem? I owe them $108. So I can't register until I pay that off. Which isn't too dramatically bad, considering I could owe them an entire semester's worth.

So I'm going to drop some money on that tomorrow, and hope that my AE check will cover what I need it to. It should. My hours were decent.

Other news. I'm now obsessed with Braveheart. Yeah, the movie I told The Boy I never wanted to see because it was "too violent" and truth be told I thought there would be gore in the last scene. So I avoided it up until it came on from the beginning (I hate starting movies from the middle) on TV while he and I were enjoying our anniversary getaway. So we spend 3 hours watching a cut-for-TV version of Braveheart, and I absolutely fell in love. So much so that on the following day I went out and bought it. I've seen it twice since. I'm just addicted to the love story in it, I guess. Not to gush but the line "I will love you, you and no one else" just gets to me. It takes real devotion to promise that to someone and believe fully that your love will endure. Then again this WAS 13th century Scotland and things were different then. Then, divorce didn't exist, much less at a rate of 50%.

Sorry. Gushing.


Oh, semi-big news!

I've decided on shooting for a study abroad program this coming summer...to Ireland! I've even narrowed it down to a couple Irish Studies programs and a couple different locations. I'd really like to go to Galway and learn Gaelic and immerse myself in the culture that I ancestrally identify with. Which brings me to my next news bulletin:

I'm getting my first tattoo. I'm going down to the artist tomorrow to discuss size, price, color, etc. I'm getting an Irish harp on my ankle. I've thought about this for a while now and I think I'm finally ready to just...do it. And it helps that I've seen this artist's work and I've been there while she did my friend's scorpio symbol. I know she's really cool and that she's a really really good artist. I was blown away with her portfolio. So I'm really looking forward to working with her.

Nothing else super exciting is going on. Other than its 3:13 AM and I'm not even remotely tired, yet I have to get up early to volunteer and I won't get a chance to nap later on before work. Which brings me to that pleasant topic, I've decided to just stick it out with the unprofessional "supervisor" until mid-December, which is when I'm quitting for school. Granted, that gives me most of January with not much to do, but hopefully by then I'll have something put away for things.

Ok I'm done with my early morning ramble. Night everyone!

New

So I'm thinking of switching from a blogger account to a wordpress account. I like the feel of wordpress better, and I like the layouts as well. Problem: I have a custom domain name paid for on my google account, linked to this blog. I have absolutely no idea how to transfer the domain. If I even want the same domain. I feel like the nickname "kittymoose" has been for the most part outgrown. I'm trying to form a more professional, grown up image here.

Anyways. I have no idea how I'm going to do this, since I've already paid for a year of domain name-age, and it's so cheap, like $10 per year for the name.

I don't know, I'm just getting that craving for new, new, new. Even though most of the things I have are relatively new, and I shouldn't be wanting more. And I don't have any funds to gain more. There's a matter of phones to pay off before that happens. I'm hoping to have mine paid off within a month, though I have 4 months on the payment plan. The only item that I rrreeeaaalllyyy want is a new winter coat. Even though the one I have is perfectly fine and is less than a year old. I just have a craving for a wool peacoat. Like the Calvin Klein one I found at Burlingtion Coat Factory for $100. I SUPPOSE that will have to wait til christmas.

Ok, this materialistic thing really needs to stop. I don't think I'm ever going to get to where I want to be if I just spend all my time now spending money. It's just that I'm GOOD at spending money, and not so good at earning it. Note to self: work on this immediately.

Show

Last night I went to a show. It was actually the first one in a long time for me, at least since Summerfest. I was pretty amped because I love, love, love the headlining band. Roster McCabe. If you're into a sort of funky, instrumental/jazzy regge with great vocals sound, check them out. They're on iTunes and this is their website.

The first opening band, Waterstreet, was actually pretty good. They were giving away free demo CD's and I'm excited to give them even more of a listen.

The second "band", however, really took the cake. He could have headlined for himself. Heatbox. One man beatboxing band. Really really talented. Everything he did made you want to get up and dance. He sampled the Fresh Prince theme, Tetris, and Digital Underground's Humpty Dance. I was really really impressed. Actually, I'm listening to videos on YouTube currently.

Finally, Roster McCabe played. Some drunk girl was like "YOU'RE TOO SHORT" and pushed me all the way up to the front of the crowd, which was really, really amazing. I had a really good time, even though I thought I was going to pass out from the heat.

Nothing else exciting has been going on lately. I can't wait to quit my job at Subway. I might just suck it up and quit ASAP. I hate that job so much. Worst thing I've ever done with my life. Also, can't wait to finally schedule my classes and make that commitment. Still looking for better employment, but with the way things are, I'm not holding my breath.

Also, I have a flat tire. Very sad, but hopefully just some air will do the trick, since I'm pretty sure its the temperature change that did it. Lame.

Okay, I have to get off my bottom and clean, then go to work. Maybe I'll just quit tonight. Isn't that a nice fantasy? Later.

Still

Well, I'm still not feeling well. I haven't had a chance to get to a doctor or anything, but I'm guessing its either a cold/flu/extreme allergies. I have no idea when I'll actually go to a doctor, so hopefully this will just go away.

I also have a dentist appointment coming up. The universe loves me.

In career news, I've also begun to send out resume's and feelers. I need to replace my AM job at AE, quit Subway, and hang on to the once-a-week hostess position. Hopefully I find something good that isn't retail and pays more than minimum wage. I know, I'm asking a lot.

I don't really have any other news. Stay tuned for pictures of my new bedroom setup though! I know you're excited about that one. It's all from Ikea :)

Planner

I think I might have found a planner that I actually like. It's not the one I was eyeing up, but it was also half the price. So, I'm gonna go with it, and if all else fails and I prefer a different one once xmas rolls around and I have the money for the big one, I've only "wasted" $7.

I'm feeling really good about being up to date with all of my bills. It's like the weight of the world is temporarily off my shoulders.

And to top it all off, I'm headed to IKEA with a couple friends of mine on Sunday :)

I'm getting an actual bed with a headboard and footboard and everything. And new bedding. And a dresser that isn't made of plastic. And cookie cutters that are shaped like wildlife. And this clock that I've been obsessing about. Maybe a mirror and some frames to make the "postcard art" look classy. Next paycheck I'm ordering a black and white of the Eiffel Tower from posters.com for only $10. I've got this parisian theme going on in my mind. Pink and grey. Can't wait!!

Lets see, anything else? Super excited for classes in the spring, even though I have no idea what I'm taking because I can't register until November 6th. November 7 and 8 I'm going on a mini-vacation to House on the Rock with The Boy to celebrate our three year (omg) anniversary. October 22 I'm going to see a really awesome jam band with my cousin and my uncle, I'm SO excited about that. We discovered them at Summerfest, and since they're from Minneapolis, they mostly tour the western part of the state. But they're coming to the Mirimar and I just can't wait. I'm glad that it falls on the day after I get paid so I can splurge on a t-shirt :)

That's pretty much my life right now. I need to get to bed so that I can wake up and be at work by 11. Ten bucks says I'm awake at least 2 more hours. That extra shot of espresso was probably not wise. Maybe I'll clean? More likely read my book. Cheers!

Organized

Right now I'm taking a quick blog break from doing the following (pretty much all at once):

Uploading and organizing photos from my mom's camera
Adding CDs to my iTunes library
Organizing my planner/binder of bills
Getting my room ready for my new things from IKEA
Flipping through a magazine

I feel very productive.

I need to make a doctor's appointment tomorrow, however. I've been sick for a solid 2 weeks now, and I could probably use a flu shot.