SPELLING BEE
The 2006 Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee is underway in DC. In eighth grade the word that put me out of the competition was "pizzeria." Now I have to spell "thoracocolumbar" and "metacarpalphalangeal."
janedoe@seductive.com
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
MEMORIAL DAY
Lita says she was gonna go to Arlington Cemetery to put flags on her parents' graves. I said a prayer for my father and those who died in battle and the CBS people killed/hurt in Iraq. You'd think people would learn.
In honour of the day I washed my uniform and my underwear. My classmates will appreciate that.
Lita says she was gonna go to Arlington Cemetery to put flags on her parents' graves. I said a prayer for my father and those who died in battle and the CBS people killed/hurt in Iraq. You'd think people would learn.
In honour of the day I washed my uniform and my underwear. My classmates will appreciate that.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
BRUTE FORCE MEMORIZATION
If brute force memorization were all it took I would have “MD” after my name. And I’d be earning at least six figures. And I would probably feel better about myself.
I am studying at work and getting horrible stomach cramps. And some jerk called about something my boss said on air and I kept on saying “thanks for sharing.” For G-ds sake, it’s a holiday . I felt like saying “lives are available. Why the fuck don’t you go get one?”
If brute force memorization were all it took I would have “MD” after my name. And I’d be earning at least six figures. And I would probably feel better about myself.
I am studying at work and getting horrible stomach cramps. And some jerk called about something my boss said on air and I kept on saying “thanks for sharing.” For G-ds sake, it’s a holiday . I felt like saying “lives are available. Why the fuck don’t you go get one?”
SUNDAY PAPER
Click here for the Falls Church News Press. I think they still have a Memorial Day Parade in Falls Church.
Click here for the Falls Church News Press. I think they still have a Memorial Day Parade in Falls Church.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
HAD FUN AT THE PIGNIC
We had a lovely time -- the weather held out. Pippin and Pandora were more interested in the food than in other pigs or humans -- they stuffed themselves and came back exhausted. Of course they got lots of attention and I got some compliments on my piggy traveler.
Both of them got to try dill, which they liked, and mint, which even Pippin, the pig who eats everything, wouldn't touch.
We had a lovely time -- the weather held out. Pippin and Pandora were more interested in the food than in other pigs or humans -- they stuffed themselves and came back exhausted. Of course they got lots of attention and I got some compliments on my piggy traveler.
Both of them got to try dill, which they liked, and mint, which even Pippin, the pig who eats everything, wouldn't touch.
Friday, May 26, 2006
WEEK FIVE
Wow, only one week left in this module.
I went from feeling good about the midterm to pretty poopy after the last quiz. I did not even pass. My conversation with Mom went something like this
Mom: So how come you didn’t do so well with this one? What was in it?
Me: Lots more. The midterm was mostly on bones. This one was more about muscles and nerves and stuff like that.
Mom: Oh, that was hard. I hated it, too.
I think Mom actually respects me now.
Jay wisely showed us a Cirque du Soleil video to take our minds off grades. After the last quiz, I think maybe I should have taken a French class instead. Or a video production class.
E
janedoe@post.com
Wow, only one week left in this module.
I went from feeling good about the midterm to pretty poopy after the last quiz. I did not even pass. My conversation with Mom went something like this
Mom: So how come you didn’t do so well with this one? What was in it?
Me: Lots more. The midterm was mostly on bones. This one was more about muscles and nerves and stuff like that.
Mom: Oh, that was hard. I hated it, too.
I think Mom actually respects me now.
Jay wisely showed us a Cirque du Soleil video to take our minds off grades. After the last quiz, I think maybe I should have taken a French class instead. Or a video production class.
E
janedoe@post.com
Thursday, May 25, 2006
"PARNELL HAD THE ANSWER...
...but no one would ask him the question...The answer O'Shawn referred to is 'Tin,' and the question is 'what is the chief export of Bolivia?' That no one asked Parnell the question is understandable, although he was challenged once to name the largest fur-bearing quadruped extant and he said 'Chicken,' for which he was severely criticized."
Woody Allen, Without Feathers
I know how he felt. I am eating, sleeping and breathing musculoskeletal anatomy. Much to the dismay of those around me, if you were to ask me anything I would probably answer something like "external oblique muscle" or "greater tuberosity of humerus," even if you didn't want to hear it.
...but no one would ask him the question...The answer O'Shawn referred to is 'Tin,' and the question is 'what is the chief export of Bolivia?' That no one asked Parnell the question is understandable, although he was challenged once to name the largest fur-bearing quadruped extant and he said 'Chicken,' for which he was severely criticized."
Woody Allen, Without Feathers
I know how he felt. I am eating, sleeping and breathing musculoskeletal anatomy. Much to the dismay of those around me, if you were to ask me anything I would probably answer something like "external oblique muscle" or "greater tuberosity of humerus," even if you didn't want to hear it.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
NEW SHOES
Putting me into a uniform is a bad idea. It makes me want to break rules or at least get around them. In high school we were not allowed to wear street shoes on the sacred gym floor so I walked across it wearing ballet slippers. No one could do anything about it.
Our school now requires us to wear either black or white sneakers with our uniforms. My old sneakers about eight years ago and literally coming a part so I went out for new ones. As the dress code doesn’t allow ballet or gymnastic slippers. I got some Capezio jazz shoes which are comfortable and lightweight enough. So far no one has said anything about it.
The other day I showed up for work in scrubs. Ryan wanted to know if that was our uniform. I wanted to say “do you think I’m making a fashion statement?” They are the same colour as the uniforms US Air attendants wear, for G-d’s sake.
S
janedoe@seductive.com
Putting me into a uniform is a bad idea. It makes me want to break rules or at least get around them. In high school we were not allowed to wear street shoes on the sacred gym floor so I walked across it wearing ballet slippers. No one could do anything about it.
Our school now requires us to wear either black or white sneakers with our uniforms. My old sneakers about eight years ago and literally coming a part so I went out for new ones. As the dress code doesn’t allow ballet or gymnastic slippers. I got some Capezio jazz shoes which are comfortable and lightweight enough. So far no one has said anything about it.
The other day I showed up for work in scrubs. Ryan wanted to know if that was our uniform. I wanted to say “do you think I’m making a fashion statement?” They are the same colour as the uniforms US Air attendants wear, for G-d’s sake.
S
janedoe@seductive.com
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
FINS TO THE LEFT
She came down from Cincinnati.
It took her three days on a train.
Lookin' for some peace and quiet;
hoped to see the sun again.
But now she lives down by the ocean.
She's takin' care to look for sharks.
They hang out in the local bars,
And they feed right after dark.
[Chorus:]
Can't you feel 'em circlin' honey?
Can't you feel 'em swimmin' around?
You got fins to the left, fins to the right,
and you're the only bait in town.
You got fins to the left, fins to the right,
and you're the only girl in town.
She's savin' up all of her money.
Wants to head south in May;
Maybe roll in the sand with a rock'n'roll man,
Somewhere down Montserrat way.
But the money's good in the season;
Helps to lighten her load.
Boys keep her high as the months go by.
She's gettin' postcards from the road.
[Chorus]
Sailed off to Antigua.
It took her three days on a boat.
Lookin' for some peace and quiet;
Maybe keep her dreams afloat.
But now she feels like a remora,
'cause the school's still close at hand.
Just behind the reef are the big white teeth
of the sharks that can swim on the land.
[Chorus]
Fins , by Jimmy Buffett
Yeah, I can’t wait to get back to Puerto Rico. Coming back and listening to Shamu’s big mouth and smelling her rotten food have only strengthened my resolve to get out of this job.
She came down from Cincinnati.
It took her three days on a train.
Lookin' for some peace and quiet;
hoped to see the sun again.
But now she lives down by the ocean.
She's takin' care to look for sharks.
They hang out in the local bars,
And they feed right after dark.
[Chorus:]
Can't you feel 'em circlin' honey?
Can't you feel 'em swimmin' around?
You got fins to the left, fins to the right,
and you're the only bait in town.
You got fins to the left, fins to the right,
and you're the only girl in town.
She's savin' up all of her money.
Wants to head south in May;
Maybe roll in the sand with a rock'n'roll man,
Somewhere down Montserrat way.
But the money's good in the season;
Helps to lighten her load.
Boys keep her high as the months go by.
She's gettin' postcards from the road.
[Chorus]
Sailed off to Antigua.
It took her three days on a boat.
Lookin' for some peace and quiet;
Maybe keep her dreams afloat.
But now she feels like a remora,
'cause the school's still close at hand.
Just behind the reef are the big white teeth
of the sharks that can swim on the land.
[Chorus]
Fins , by Jimmy Buffett
Yeah, I can’t wait to get back to Puerto Rico. Coming back and listening to Shamu’s big mouth and smelling her rotten food have only strengthened my resolve to get out of this job.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Saturday, May 20, 2006
LOOKING BACK
I am still hurting from my father's death. Mom says she was numb for so many years. So was I. now the numbness has worn off and I am in pain. The time off definitely did me good. This year I forgot about even TRYING to improve my Spanish, but I think I did learn some things. Also, we got to see the rain forest and went to Palomino Island again.
The first time I took a "spa" vacation was when I was 20. I went with Dad to the Bonanza Playa in Mallorca. Back then I didn't need the beauty rest or treatments nearly as much as I do now. My first professional massage was by a big German guy old enough to be my father. Now I know the massage he gave me was too rough and I should have had a female therapist. He didn't do anything wrong, it was just awkward. Even though I was 20 I looked and acted older so they probably figured I was. My first facial was at the same place. It was by a German girl about my age and it was heavenly. She asked me "wie wäre Ihre Name" as though I were much older than she was.
Norma says my skin looks dehydrated, which is hard to believe, considering how much I drink. Still, four resolutions I have brought back with me:
1) Get more sleep
2) Exercise
3) Eat more fruits and veggies
4) Drink more water.
I am still hurting from my father's death. Mom says she was numb for so many years. So was I. now the numbness has worn off and I am in pain. The time off definitely did me good. This year I forgot about even TRYING to improve my Spanish, but I think I did learn some things. Also, we got to see the rain forest and went to Palomino Island again.
The first time I took a "spa" vacation was when I was 20. I went with Dad to the Bonanza Playa in Mallorca. Back then I didn't need the beauty rest or treatments nearly as much as I do now. My first professional massage was by a big German guy old enough to be my father. Now I know the massage he gave me was too rough and I should have had a female therapist. He didn't do anything wrong, it was just awkward. Even though I was 20 I looked and acted older so they probably figured I was. My first facial was at the same place. It was by a German girl about my age and it was heavenly. She asked me "wie wäre Ihre Name" as though I were much older than she was.
Norma says my skin looks dehydrated, which is hard to believe, considering how much I drink. Still, four resolutions I have brought back with me:
1) Get more sleep
2) Exercise
3) Eat more fruits and veggies
4) Drink more water.
Friday, May 19, 2006
WEEK FOUR
Wow, this module is two-thirds over. Got a 92 on my anatomy mid-term, 93 if Jay gives me the extra point. Trying to get into the evening session. My uniform was waiting for me when I got back. I am back in Falls Church wearing a uniform. Fuck, this is not what I had planned.
janedoe@seductive.com
Wow, this module is two-thirds over. Got a 92 on my anatomy mid-term, 93 if Jay gives me the extra point. Trying to get into the evening session. My uniform was waiting for me when I got back. I am back in Falls Church wearing a uniform. Fuck, this is not what I had planned.
janedoe@seductive.com
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Monday, May 15, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
MOTHER'S DAY
Went to mass with Mom last night, got it over with. My big plans for today are to get a chocolate pedicure at Edouard De Paris. And study. And watch the Sopranos. I must be the most fun chick in Puerto Rico.
Went to mass with Mom last night, got it over with. My big plans for today are to get a chocolate pedicure at Edouard De Paris. And study. And watch the Sopranos. I must be the most fun chick in Puerto Rico.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
WEEK THREE
Just completed three weeks of massage school, although I'm not there today. I admire any Puerto Ricans who can get ONTO the Internet if they have as tough a time as I did.
janedoe@seductive.com
Just completed three weeks of massage school, although I'm not there today. I admire any Puerto Ricans who can get ONTO the Internet if they have as tough a time as I did.
janedoe@seductive.com
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Monday, May 08, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY
Three years ago today I picked up my beloved Pippin from the shelter. I was told he was a year old but I think he was actually a little younger than that, as he had major expansion plans.
janedoe@seductive.com
Three years ago today I picked up my beloved Pippin from the shelter. I was told he was a year old but I think he was actually a little younger than that, as he had major expansion plans.
janedoe@seductive.com
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Friday, May 05, 2006
WEEK TWO
End of week two of massage school. Still, I have not killed anyone, been thrown out or walked out. Jay and the others seem pleased with the progress I’ve made. I don’t doubt my ability to handle the work intellectually, but I do worry about being able to handle it physically.
janedoe@seductive.com
End of week two of massage school. Still, I have not killed anyone, been thrown out or walked out. Jay and the others seem pleased with the progress I’ve made. I don’t doubt my ability to handle the work intellectually, but I do worry about being able to handle it physically.
janedoe@seductive.com
Thursday, May 04, 2006
CAN YOU GO HOME?
"Who Says You Can't Go Home?"
Jon Bon Jovi
I think I wanted to get out of Falls Church since I was 18, maybe since I was 13 or younger. Now I come here every day to school. This is so different from the path I had wanted, envisioned. At least the weather’s nice.
"Who Says You Can't Go Home?"
Jon Bon Jovi
I think I wanted to get out of Falls Church since I was 18, maybe since I was 13 or younger. Now I come here every day to school. This is so different from the path I had wanted, envisioned. At least the weather’s nice.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
LEAVE IT TO BEEVER
Just as I was lamenting the lack of stuff about which to blog, Betty sent this.
Julian Beever is a Belgian artist who does really cool stuff with perspective. His original work also looks good, from what I see on my browser.
janedoe@seductive.com
Just as I was lamenting the lack of stuff about which to blog, Betty sent this.
Julian Beever is a Belgian artist who does really cool stuff with perspective. His original work also looks good, from what I see on my browser.
janedoe@seductive.com
IT NEVER RAINS
But it pours. I am trying to keep up with school and things are going great guns with all three of my jobs. And getting ready for vacation.
janedoe@seductive.com
But it pours. I am trying to keep up with school and things are going great guns with all three of my jobs. And getting ready for vacation.
janedoe@seductive.com
Monday, May 01, 2006
MAY DAY
"Arise ye prisoners of starvation,
Arise, ye wretched of the earth"
Pierre Degeyter /Eugène Pottier
Today, on May Day, illegal immigrants all over America decided to stage a boycott to "show" people what life would be like without them. The other day I heard some right-wing talk show host say maybe the illegals should also not use emergency rooms. Or public schools. Or free food and clothing distribution centers.
Frankly I haven't noticed what the media want us to. The Hispanics at McDonald's and CVS were there smiling at their stations, the Chinese at China Cafe and the Turks at Larry's Ice Cream evidently did not decided to take part.
janedoe@seductive.com
"Arise ye prisoners of starvation,
Arise, ye wretched of the earth"
Pierre Degeyter /Eugène Pottier
Today, on May Day, illegal immigrants all over America decided to stage a boycott to "show" people what life would be like without them. The other day I heard some right-wing talk show host say maybe the illegals should also not use emergency rooms. Or public schools. Or free food and clothing distribution centers.
Frankly I haven't noticed what the media want us to. The Hispanics at McDonald's and CVS were there smiling at their stations, the Chinese at China Cafe and the Turks at Larry's Ice Cream evidently did not decided to take part.
janedoe@seductive.com