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Welcome to the December 23rd edition of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)

Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!

We pick a subject, and your job is to interpret it anyway you want.

Write about it on your blog... simple as that.

Maybe you can interpret it as a picture - we don't care!

Please only leave a link if you have written a Thursday Thunks post.

Don't forget to go visit the other participants' blogs.

Read and comment about all their Thursday Thunks responses!

That's what all this is about after all, isn't it?

We'll have so much fun and become lifelong friends....

Thursday Thunks - The Christmas Version

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of the foot spray on the table and the number 25.

C- What color/flavor candy cane should I put in your stocking? I hate peppermint, but when I discovered it eases nausea, I started stocking up every year. Regular, please.

H- If Santa really comes down the chimney of people's houses and he busts out the bricks on the way down, do you think that is covered by his Christmas insurance? If I had a brick fireplace (again) and he broke it...I'd break his face! And I'd better get free presents--such as a new fireplace! And don't ever touch my cookies again!!

R- Did you know that rabbits eat their own poop to get the nutrients from the food that they didn't get from it the first time they ate it? Really? That's more disgusting than dog eating its own vomit. Thanks. No midnight snack for me tonight.

I- Have you ever sucked on an icicle? YES!!! They're magical! No...not that kind. 

S- Do you think there is too much sex on tv? Yes. Keep the porn online, please. Haha!

T- We're eating tacos. Taco sauce - hot, medium, mild or OMG my butthole is going to hurt tomorrow!? It only hurts if you're not used to it. This lady likes it HOT! *wink*

M- Are you sick of Christmas music yet? I got sick of it about 10 years ago. This, however, rocks my socks!!

A- Add up the number of windows in your house, subtract that number by the number of doors you have in your house, multiply that by the number of hallways you have in your house and then add the number of light switches. What's your answer? Actually, I decided not to take math this coming quarter. I'll stick to languages. Now, move on to the next question or I'll defenestrate you!!

S- You build a snowman (yes you really do), what color hat do you have him wear? And now you are going to build a sand castle (yes, shut up, you do that too), does it have a moat? The snowman can go bald. It isn't like he's going to get any colder. Maybe I need that hat! Did you ever think about that? And, hells yes! my castle will have a  moat! The real question is: will it be full of vicious piranhas or man-eating crocs? By crocs, I mean the shoes.

Wow. I shall now retire for the night. 

Everybody wants to know - Why haven't you joined ICForums yet? We upgraded last week! You can now connect with Facebook. It's a really cool thing. But don't go there now - you don't want to get in on the debate that Kimber's debating with everyone.

Have a great day. Or not. See you next Thursday.

Long time, no--spider!!

Wow. I haven't blogged in so long!! Seems like the only online time I've had was spent on Facebook--mostly via mobile. Sigh. So much has happened during these past months! I don't know where to start.

First of all, I see my last post was about my spider, Ophelia. The speech went well. People squirmed and expressed disgust when I uncovered Ophelia's jar. When I removed her and held her, pleasing sounds of horror filled the room. Ophelia got restless during my short speech about her, and she crawled up my right arm, around my shoulder, across my back (at this point, I turned my back to the audience so they could see--lol!), and up and over my left shoulder back to my chest. There, I got her to return to my hands and had her crawl from one to the other before putting her back in the jar. When one girl in the classroom said she would have nightmares, I knew my mission was complete. Never give me the limelight unless you want something crazy to happen! My professor called my speech technique "shock and awe." Love it!!

I ended up letting Ophelia go 3 days later (I really didn't want to part with her). About a week or two later, she made her egg sac. Shortly after that, she died. I was so sad. I really got attached to her and didn't expect her to die quite so soon after laying her eggs. I'm watching over those eggs now.

Winter break is currently in effect. I get a month off!! Sadly, it's almost over. Well, maybe not so sadly--I'm rather bored with no homework to do. Haha! This last quarter brought my grades back up--awesome grades! I'll have to keep doing that, though, to recover from my distressful spring & summer grades. Have I mentioned I will NEVER AGAIN take full time summer classes? Well, I just did. So there.

I have great faith in myself for this coming quarter. I chose carefully and will have fun, interesting classes with a balanced workload (I like to take 2 hard classes, 1 easy). As long as I don't waste my study time online blogging and Facebooking, I'll rock my GPA!

That's all for now. I can't promise I'll keep up to date here. I need to focus on college. I've slacked off for too long.

Catching a spider: Part 2

This is the best part! I've selected my Chosen One and now I must catch her! Enjoy!

Sent from my Android smartphone.

Catching a Spider: Part 1

The Choice.

I've way too busy to post lately. Tomorrow, however, I have to make a speech in front of the class. In passive aggressive protest, I have planned a special surprise for my captive audience! Here's to making people squirm! Enjoy!



Video 2 is next!

*EDIT* Sorry--the video didn't work the first time, so I re-uploaded it.

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Sugar Fiend

This is lovely. I'm craving sugar. I have ginger cookies and candy bars, both of which will taste delicious in my vanilla ice cream! Do I want any of this? Of course not! Noooooo, I have to crave something I don't have, such as sugar cookies, donuts, and cinnamon rolls! Grr!


Well, despite my current salivation, let me give a quick update. I got my hair chemically relaxed. I figured it would be easier to deal with during the icky transition period of growing out my hair. It's still super cute short. I don't know if I'll keep it long for a long time. Short hair fits my personality. Oh well--enough of that. Apparently, the stylist underestimated the resistance of my hair. I'll be returning for a touch up later this week. I can already see some curl in some areas I accidentally got wet. Oh well. We'll see how this goes!

Now, off to satisfy my inner sugar fiend!

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You're so funny, I forgot to laugh.

I was out shopping with Imah, and we got to talking about clothing--women's pants in particular. I went off on one of my goofy diatribes, and I had her nearly rolling on the floor with laughter. Of course, she wouldn't have rolled on the floor. If there is anyone who is more aware of how dirty and unsanitary the floor of any shopping center is, it's Imah.

Well, once she got her breath, she said I might have the makings of a comedienne. First of all, let me just inform you that if Imah is going to compliment you, she'll say "Well, look who doesn't appear to have just rolled out of bed this morning!" or "Don't worry, honey, I've seen worse." Grades are a lost cause. "99%?! Why the **** wasn't it 100%?! Or higher!!"

So...when Imah said I might have the makings of a comedienne... Behold! the boundless fields of my never-ending ego!

However, life has managed to shove SOME practicality down this dreamer's throat. I mean, being a comedian is hard work. Don't they have to...well...TALK? Eh...that won't work for me. Unless they come up with a contraption that lets you write your humorous script and then delivers it for you...No, that still doesn't work. I've been told that part of what makes me funny is my wide range facial expressions. In other words, I have a funny face. (Ha! And certain people thought I wouldn't catch on to what they were really saying about me!!)

Alas! Only my in-person friends get to see that funny face. The rest of the world will have to deal with my fantastically egomaniacal writings!

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Lucky 13 post

Thursday Thunks: Do Elephants Come With a GPS Installed?

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of my kitchen table and the number 45.

10. What number blog post is this for you? Wow--hey! This is my lucky 13! Thanks for pointing that out!

9. You are driving down a road and your GPS says turn right, but the road has a Dead End sign. You check your GPS and according to it's map, there is a road at the end of the Dead End road that you need to turn onto. Do you follow the GPS? LOL! No. GPS is often wrong.

8. If you had a $2 bill, would you spend it? Yes--on something purely decadent. Like two dollar sundaes!

7. When there is nobody else around and you sneeze or cough, do you cover your mouth? Heck no! That's disgusting and unsanitary! I sneeze into the crook of my arm! 

6. You are a DJ at a radio station and your first guest is Bud... what is the first question you are going to ask him? What are the twins up to these days? ;-) 

5. Have you ever stopped to help a stranger with a flat tire? No. 

4. You get on an airplane and you find that your seat neighbor is Kimber... what do you talk about or do you ignore her completely? Is she feeling any better? 

3. Have you ever rode an elephant? No. I'm waiting for my chance to ride a camel!

2. Time to bitch & moan! What is your biggest complaint about your current friends on Facebook? I'm not on FB near as much  as I used to be. Strangely enough, my many complaints have dwindled. Less time=less complaints! Haha! 

1. School is back in session for all little girls and boys now. What, in your life, changes when kids go back to school? Well, it's back to school for me, too. My schedule is a little whacked, so I'll be away from home all day. Sigh. I wouldn't mind if I had my own laptop. I have extra travel charger for my awesome phone! :-D

Kidzilla

Ah, this video brings back the childhood memories! I never treated my Hot Wheels like that! Most of the time...

Weird Spooner!

Just referred to myself as a spooner. I was discussing my odd habit of continuing to sip from my spoon when there is only milk left in a bowl of cereal (instead of drinking straight from the bowl at that point as most people do). Only afterward did I realize the meaning of the word I used...in speaking to my mother.

Awkward. 

This is after she called me freaking weird! Why? Because I tried some sour cream on beans! Hahaha!

I'm back! Temporarily...

Good grief! I'm away for the holidays and the world explodes around me! I'll try to catch up with everyone on Monday! I can't make any promises about Sunday. Also, this new week is my last week of freedom before classes start back up. I really wish they didn't--for multiple reasons. After that, I'll be lucky to post a blog a few times a month! Sadness! 

Backspace Fail & Lemur Jedi!

I used to  work in a tech support position. It was a the customers like this that made my day:

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I love a good laugh! Hahahaha!

This was too cute not to post. Ever since I watched Madagascar, I've loved lemurs. For the record, though: mirror cats are WAY cuter!


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Tagged--by Wendy at Foolishness and Mayhem!

Thanks to Wendy at Foolishness and Mayhem for tagging me!

1. Why did you start blogging?
It's fun! I enjoy playing memes and sharing stories.
 

2. If you could travel any where in the world with no restric tion of costs, where would it be and why?

Italy. There are so many beautiful, historical monuments that I'd love to see. It's a beautiful place.

3. Did you have a teacher in school that had a great influ­ence on your life? If so, what?
I had two teachers who--though they were both considered the meanest at that school--noticed I was having a tough time and actually made time to work it out with me...not just academically but with some personal issues as well. It made me realize that it's the strict teacher who really care. 

4. If you could spend the day with a famous per son, who would it be, and what would you do? Famous people don't really impress me. I would really like to meet Dr. Ben Carson, though.  His life story blew me away when I read it.  His example inspires me. 

5. Toilet paper — over or under? Naturally, I am an under person but I switched to over for the ease of my guests. 

6. Name one thing in your life that you would do over if possible.

I would have started college sooner. 

7. Tell about your pets — if any.
I currently have no pets, though I'm dreaming of a greyhound and yearning for a snake. Oh, I really want a sphinx cat, too. There are a lot of really beautiful ones besides that stereotypical one. 

8. Do you live in a small town or a large town. (You don’t have to name the town.)
Small--but I live near a big city.

*edit* Opps! I forgot to tag some people!


I am Harriet
Debster
Becki
Eric Alder
Bud Weiser

A Great Edukashun :-P

One of my favorite sites to check out is Failbook--a collection of funny or fail-worthy status updates from Facebook. Recently, it has made fear for the future of the world...but then I realize I'm taking this too seriously and laugh it off. Even geniuses have their dumb moments, no? :-D

Just remind me to never send my furture children to this person's school.


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Sigh. This is why I'm giving up on my dream to teach English. At least where I am, most Americans don't even care about speaking/writing proper English. I refuse to teach unteachable, mediocre, willfully ignorant people. I may sound harsh, but Jane Austen and Mark Twain had no patience with ignorant people either. That's just how I was raised--though there is evidence that I am naturally that way. I was a proud, smart, smart-assed, perfectionist of a child. For example, I had all my legos and doll clothes separated in baggies and organized by color and shape--and before any other kid played with my stuff, they had to wash their hands. No, I wasn't OCD at all. Having my day planned out to the hour and picking out outfits a week ahead of time proves it!

Ok, so...enough about my wild youth--back to the funnies! When my future children bcome teens, I am totally posting this in their bedrooms!


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Screw you, Sneezes!

Take that, allergies! I've been suffering from allergies pretty badly this week. Today, I woke up feeling much better, and, after a pumped workout, I felt fantastic!

I have no idea why this is. I've been hearing a lot of people in my area have been struggling with allergies, as well.

Allergies are one of my least favorite parts of adulthood--besides bills and aging. Haha!

Well, I'm off to do some housecleaning--assisted by the Black-Eyed Peas! Yeah, baby! Let's get it started!

P.S. Don't break a nail, Fergie.

Reality Fail

I've been here before...


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The Sultana's First Meme!

Well, since my other blog is down for awhile, I might as well make use of this one. I don't know how I'll manage this and the other blog once the other is back. I will probably just merge the two. I really like both layouts, though. Choosing one will be the real challenge. I know changing my blogger name will be confusing for some, but I really like the new title. I may not change it back. D-u-c-h-e-s-s-D-e-t-h-r-o-n-e-d was getting boring. Yes, I was doing it to keep my pride in check, but...1: that is simply not possible--lol; 2. why hold myself back? Empowerment is where it's at, baby!

Anyway, thanks for putting up with my multiple personalities. LOL! On to the fun stuff!

 Congratulations to
KIMBER & BERLEEN!
at once a week...a great milestone

Welcome to the September 2nd edition of 
Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)
Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!
We pick a subject, and your job is to interpret it anyway you want.
Write about it on your blog... simple as that.
Maybe you can interpret it as a picture - we don't care!
Please only leave a link if you have written a Thursday Thunks post.
Don't forget to go visit the other participants' blogs.
Read and comment about all their Thursday Thunks responses!
That's what all this is about after all, isn't it?
We'll have so much fun and become lifelong friends....

Thursday Thunks: At the Zoo

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of my neighbor's wife's eyes and the number 33,333.

1. Would you rather have a pet hippo or a pet elephant? I'd rather have a tigeress, but since that's not a choice, I'll take an elephant.  They're better for travel than hippos and mine can help cleaning chores, such as washing the car and and watering the garden. 

2. Why do you think bananas are shaped the way they are? Aren't real bananas round? 

3. In one word (OK, you can go three to four MAX) , what do most people describe you as? Crazy--in a fun way!

4. Choice (stupid but a choice…): Loss of vision, ability to speak or hearing - which do you choose? (you have to choose one....) It's like a law. But we can't make you. That's rough. I might choose vision, but I'd miss the sights of nature and people's facial expressions.  I really wouldn't miss talking--but singing would be hard to give up. Hearing...there's no way I can give up music and the sounds of nature. Life would be so boring without sound! Vision really doesn't impress me. What with technology and most of my conversations happening via text or social networking, I don't think I'd miss speech that much. So, I'd give that up.

5. Do you like lemons? Do you use them to clean with or just as a food source? Or are you saving them up for 2012? I like so eat them!

6. When you are feeling icky with that sickness feeling, what is your first choice for feel-better medicine? Ginger ale!
7. You are starving. You have not had anything to eat for days. In front of you is poison ivy, a live hissing cockroach, and a rotten stinky piece of some sort of mystery meat to eat. Which would you pick and why? I might choose the mystery meat--but on the other hand, I don't want that nearly un-killable cockroach vying with me for that meat. 

8. Who was the last person you bought a present for? What was it? Will you buy Berleen one? I bought a special friend a silver-gray fedora. Fedoras rock! If she likes them--sure.

9. Name 3 things you want your kids to learn before they grow up. (If you don't have kids, feel free to explain to the other players why you chose the “no kids“ choice. Yea. I know. (Those who have children will NEVER get it. And no, don‘t explain it…) Well, IF I do have kids, I only want boys--girls are too moody and complicated. Trust me...I would know. ;) I want them to learn responsibility, respect (especially toward women), and critical thinking. 


10. What was your favorite toy as a child? What happened to it? I had a favorite stuffed animal. Her name was Lamby. I still have her--and many other childhood stuffed animals--on a shelf by my bed. 

11. If you could paint your house ANY color you wanted and your friends, family & neighbors would love the color from the moment they saw it, what would it be? Hot pink, of course!!

12. If the Pillsbury Dough Boy got into a fight with Mrs. Butterworth who would win? And would anybody get hurt? And do we seem desperate even asking? Mrs. B.--hands down. Have you seen the spatula/spoon in her hand? My mother used to spank me with one just like it. Besides, the Dough Boy looks like a total momma's boy. One swat of Mrs. B's spoon, and he'll step in line! Yeah, you do sound rather desperate, but you sound more hungry, actually. 

13. What was the last thing you would guess that Kimber took a picture of? No idea--kids or flowers, maybe?

Post stats

What is this? There's a new tab on my blogger called stats! Wow...my blog will never be popular enough for me to use that. It could be--I just don't have the time to devote to it.

I'm really nervous because tomorrow something terribly important is going to happen. I won't mention it here for the same reason I keep telling myself not to worry about it: I'm going to screw it up.  Oh well. I don't care. I just hate that I have to go through it. Just going through the motions. *sigh*

Greetings!

Ok, so, I am going to be using this blog temporarily until I get things figured out with my other one. My other blog will NOT be up again until the fall--most likely even later than that.

Ta Da!

New blog! Not sure what I'm going to do with this! We shall see!