The · Good · Life

It is 6:15pm and we're back at the Hotel.

23:25 or 11:25pm
I started writing earlier and then Alai and I had a conversation about stuff. She's from Venezuela, she came to Cincinnati to live with a family as an exchange student in high school.
We did a lot today. First, we were supposed to wake up at 8am to meet for breakfast at 8:30am. We didn't realize that our alarm was still set for 9am, which had been the original wake up time. Laura had to knock on our door really loud before it woke us up. Alai and I had to meet up with them at the cafe across the street. We ate some pain du chocolate! mm!
Apres petit dejeuner, we took the bus to the Mausoleum where the King is buried.

We are currently flying over France to get to Casablanca where we will meet our leader/teacher, Dr. Oumlil.
Landing for the first time on the other flight wasn't bad at all. We were delayed a bit so we circled Paris. After we got off we made our way to the correct gate with a couple hours until the next flight. A few of us checked out the airport shops and we played a few card games. This flight should only be a couple hours compared to the 8 1/2 hour one we just got off. With the time difference it's really funny that when we were landing in Paris around 7am it was about 1am in the U.S. & about time for us to go to bed. I tried to sleep on the plane but there was so much to do with the individual t.v. screen!

I have a window seat now! It's awesome/scary..
Can't wait to see Morocco!


12:50pm (Moroccan time)

Have been driving for about an hour now .. in a bus to Rabat I think. All our luggage is in another small bus like this one.

2:30pm

We are in Rabat, the capital of Morocco and in our hotel. The front foyer is beautiful. The elevator only fits 4 people! and not comfortably.. I'm sharing a room with Alai in Room 503. The window in this room is enormous and a fabulous view of other buildings. It's probably not likely for a good view, but to me it is.

We're meeting at 3:30pm in the lobby to take a walk around Rabat.

I'd like to take a vow of silence for a year... just a thought.

6/7/08 edit* to come later..

another thought... i can't sleep, i'm just not tired. & i love sleep..


6/7/08 edit*I went to bed at 4am and I woke up at 8am feeling wide awake and not able or not wanting to go back to sleep..It's a Saturday morning!! I should be sleeping in whenever I get the chance!

oh well.. it's noon and I feel a little sleepy :P*

Another comment...

NBC reported on a story about women in prison who train puppies to become service dogs for the handicap.

After watching this segment, is it bad of me to think that if I ever end up in prison, I hope to go to that prison ?

June 6- dental exam of my wisdom teeth

June 20- 10am...Getting my wisdom teeth taken out

June 24- A doctor appt.

Exciiiting!

And I'm sure there will be another appointment to follow the June 24th Doctor appt and then a follow up at least 6 months later.

If it's anything like it was 3 years ago. (not serious in any way.. :P previously mentioned in the last post)

The library finally had 'Atonement' available to pickup!!!

It's about time, it's been close to a month or longer since I put in a request for that book!!!! I want to read and I've been waiting for THIS book to start my summer reading off to a ...good start? I have no idea what the book is about, I have heard nothing about the movie except for the previews I saw on T.V. So... I'm going into this book with no knowledge whatsoever..all I'm taking in with me is the image of James McAvoy as the male lead ;)

Hush! I'm allowed to have a silly imagination! It's the same as when I read Pride & Prejudice..I think of everyone in the BBC film.


Well, lucky for me my Mom frequently goes to the library so when I came home from Columbus this weekend, it was waiting for me with a stack of other library books. I only have 3 weeks to read the book because it is still in demand and I won't be able to renew it. Hopefully I will like it and have the free time to read it!

I'm sure it will be a good read..and if not at least I will have James McAvoy to think about each time his character is on the page :P

(I had to throw one more image in)


::other news::
Work is stressing me.. I think it's time for me to move on. My job is not what it was when I first started and I can't deal with the change. I don't need any stress on my life right now.

April/May was a bad month.. or a bad last 30 days..kind of how everything can just crash down at once, but nothing "major, major" in my book.


-A breakup
-The thought that I could lose my job..lose my health insurance
-Needing my wisdom teeth out
-I might need another "breast reduction" as I call it...fibroadenoma or just a cyst has returned
-Remembering that I could lose my job...lose my health insurance..
-I'll throw this in the pile of problemas..gas prices rising :(

On the upside, at this point I don't think I will lose my job, but it is causing stress because I may have new responsibilities and I don't want to mess up!

I feel like there is more that is wrong, my next post will be brighter :) I just need to work on something for an office meeting tomorrow morning and then head to bed!

Exhausted from the weekend, but in a good way :)


:) Goooood Night!!!! :)

On my drive home from work I was shocked to see two segways scooting along the sidewalk. In my neighborhood? Someone is using a segway?! As I drove along the road and came closer I became even more shocked!! There were two COPS riding on these segways! I couldn't stop laughing at how ridiculous the two women police officers looked, especially in the neighborhood they were scootering.

What happened to patrolling on bikes?!?!

The patrol cars are still around because as I got to the next light I saw two cop cars going in different directions.

This should give you an idea of what I saw...>>>

unfortunately the poor fish is still floating in the pond...i'm too scared to get it out..i can't stand the sight of her. she is quite big for a goldfish!

I love music and I love my life...sooo here goes a little bit of creative writing :) i wonder if sound clips can be included..hm
ITALICS BOLD is where you'll find my explanations..

January 1, 1985-
 Auld Lang Syne- "is usually sung each year at midnight on New Years Day and signifies the start of a new year" (thank you wiki) If it wasn't clear, I was born on this date and thought Auld Lang Syne was fitting since I have no idea what other song was sung. And I like the lyrics

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne ?

CHORUS:

For auld lang syne, my dear,

for auld lang syne,

we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,

for auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
And surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine^† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

Morrow, OH
The Train to Morrow- performed by the Muppets
This song is for the many time's I spent fishing, camping, frog catching, canoing, etc. in Morrow, OH and the inside joke that I was going to Morrow tomorrow :) It confused a few friends and I hadn't heard of this song until 3 years ago. Quite clever..who knew a little place like Morrow would make a great song, performed by the muppets on the muppet show no less!?

TRAVELLER (Jim Henson):
I started on a journey just about a year ago,
To a little town called "Morrow" in the state of Ohio
I'd never been much of a traveller and I really didn't know,
That Morrow was the hardest place I'd ever try to go.

So I went down to the station for my ticket and applied
For tips regarding Morrow not expecting to be guide
Said I, "My friend, I'd like to go to Morrow and return,
No later than tomorrow for I haven't time to burn."

Said he to me,

CLERK:
Now let me see if I have heard you right
You'd like to go to Morrow and return tomorrow night
You should have gone to Morrow yesterday and back today,
For the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way
If you had gone to Morrow yesterday now don't you see,
You could have gone to Morrow and returned today at 3
For the train today to Morrow if the schedule is right,
Today it gets to Morrow and returns tomorrow night.

TRAVELLER:
Said I, "I'd like to go to Morrow so can I go today,
And get to Morrow by tonight if there is no delay?"

CLERK:
"Well, well," I said to him, and I've got no more to say,
"Can you get anywhere tomorrow and get back again today?"

TRAVELLER:
Said I, "I guess you know it all, but kindly let me say,
How can I get to Morrow if I leave this town today?"
Said he,

CLERK:
You can not go to Morrow anymore today,
For the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way.

TRAVELLER:
I was so disappointed, I was mad enough to swear
The train had gone to Morrow and it left me standing there
The man was right in telling me,

CLERK:
You are a howling jay
You cannot go to Morrow...

TRAVELLER:
Well I guess in town I'll stay.

FIDDLER (Frank Oz):
I don't get it.


Girl With The Golden Touch

"Golden Touch"- Razorlight::: I always liked this song and then the lyrics "oh she's changed" eventually stood out. I guess each to their own in what message they take out of this song. But that particular line I've heard before from someone I thought was a friend or used to be a friend. I don't know how I changed, it wasn't even like I changed because we hadn't seen each other since high school, it was midway through sophomore year of college! "It's a mystery Charlie Brown!"

I know a girl with the golden touch
She's got enough, she's got too much
But I know, you wouldn't mind
You could have it all if you wanted
You could have it all if it mattered so much
But then all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
But then when you're not around
They say, "Oh, she's changed"
We know what they mean
Well they mean, they're just jealous
Because they never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well

That kind of girl, yes she's never alone
You leave a thousand messages on her phone
But you know you never get through
And you could have it all if you wanted, girl
You could have it all if it matters to you

But then all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
But then when you're not around
They say, "Oh, she's changed"
Oh we know what that means
Well it means they're just jealous
But they'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well

I saw my girl with the golden touch
Give me a taste but not too much
I never listen to the words of fools
Well, well, hey, you
You won't get it that way
But don't ask for too much
You're gonna need your golden touch

Because all they know is how to put you down
When you're there, they're your friend
And then when you're not around
They say, "Oh, she's changed"
And we know what that means
Well it means they're just jealous
But they'll never do the things
That they wish that they could do so well



Lo Que Paso, Paso.....entre tu y yo!
Lo Que Paso, Paso- Daddy Yankee!!!! Cannot forget blasting the cd in the car or blasting the cd in the room!

ah ah whoh dale mambo ah (entre tu y yo)
dale mambo (daddy)
son cosas que pasan en el barrio fino.

esa noche contigo la pase bien (whoh)
pero yo me entere que te debes a alguien (yey)
y tu fallaste pero ya es tarde
y tu fallaste pero ya es tarde

lo que paso, paso (daddy on the 4th time) entre tu y yo (x4)

es una asesina ella conlleva la medicina
engañadora que te envuelve y te domina
una abusadora ella como sabe te devora
y si no tienes experiencia te enamora
una especialista para que te ponga ella a la vista para ser hechizera un hombre en su vista
que si es maliciosa yo que la trate como una diosa me engano y ahora me llama como loca (aha)

presea dale presea si ya no estamos juntos otra mujer me jaldea (mami)
presea dale presea que pocos son los indios y hay mucha india en la aldea sabes
presea dale presea no dejes pa mañana no dejes que te lo lleva (ama)
presea dale presea ahora estas celosa porque otra me desea aha

esa noche contigo la pase bien (whoh)
[Lo Que Paso, Paso lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com]

pero yo me entere que te debes a alguien (yey)
y tu fallaste pero ya es tarde
y tu fallaste pero ya es tarde

lo que paso, paso entre tu y yo (x4)

presea dale presea si ya no estamos juntos otra mujer me jaldea mami
presea dale presea que pocos son los indios y hay mucha india en la aldea sabes
presea dale presea no dejes pa mañana no dejes que te lo llevan ama
presea dale presea ahora estas celosa porque otra me desea aha

(dile) yo si soy soltero ma y tu presea
yo saco otra a bailar y tu presea
tu comes en todo laos y me presea
si tienes dueno ma por que presea

(vamos a dejar esto claro ya ok)

lo que paso, paso entre tu y yo (x4)

ah (ah only say two ah once) dale mambo (x2)
luny tunes
son cosas que pasan en el barrio fino daddy elle (saci dad dad repeat 2 times) daddy yankee yo


Christmas is All Around You
I'm dreaming of a White Christmas::: Caroling in the car :) Switching the singing roles and cracking up laughing..never gets old. haha

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas 
Just like the ones I used to know 
Where the treetops glisten, 
and children listen 
To hear sleigh bells in the snow 

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas 
With every Christmas card I write 
May your days be merry and bright 
And may all your Christmases be white 

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas 
With every Christmas card I write 
May your days be merry and bright 
And may all your Christmases be white

Missing Friends!
I'm all out of Love- Air Supply
This is for the last year of college and now missing my friends! you know who you are! :P

I'm lying alone with my head on the phone
Thinking of you till it hurts
I know you hurt too but what else can we do
Tormented and torn apart
I wish I could carry your smile and my heart
For times when my life feels so low
It would make me believe what tomorrow could bring
When today doesn't really know, doesn't really know

Chorus:
I 'm all out of love, I'm so lost without you
I know you were right believing for so long
I 'm all out of love, what am I without you
I can't be too late to say that I was so wrong

I want you to come back and carry me home
Away from this long lonely nights
I'm reaching for you, are you feeling it too
Does the feeling seem oh so right
And what would you say if I called on you now
And said that I can't hold on
There's no easy way, it gets harder each day
Please love me or I'll be gone, I'll be gone

Chorus

Oh, what are you thinking of?
What are you thinking of?
Oh, what are you thinking of?
What are you thinking of?

Chorus(3x)



To be continued...

It's also cinco de mayo in the its the 5th of May sense...why celebrate a holiday that only Americans use as an excuse to drink Coronas and eat Mexican food? I can celebrate that way any day I like because i like the couple things i just mentioned. Maybe I will go to Mexico some day! Considering I am finished with school...I have the time...but not the money :(


I wish it was like any other end of the semester, when all I have to do is pack up and head home for the summer. I have to graduate on Sunday. I don't really want to!  Partly because I  want to take more classes, such as Spanish or  maybe even continue Arabic...or  other  classes that are interesting  and not a lot of work :P  I just like the learning aspect than the work that is involved to...well...help understand the material.


After Sunday, or the minute I drive south for home, the second I step foot in the house (after being happy to see my dog) I will immediately feel the loneliness of being at home...with the rents...A little bit of my imagined freedom out the window (I'm aware that I wasn't living on my own at college...I wasn't able to pay for the experience).


I REALLY NEED TO PACK!!!! MY PARENTS ARE COMING IN LIKE 4 HOURS AND I'M PROCRASTINATING!

Not happy about leaving my home away from home...UD!


but at least i was able to go, wouldn't change that if it meant not feeling this sadness for leaving!

:::listen to this song:::watch the video:::

This is the first day of my life
I swear I was born right in the door way
I went out in the rain
Suddenly everything changed they're spreading
blankets on the beach
Yours is the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
I don't know where I am
I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go
So I thought I'd let you know
These things take forever, I especially am slow
But I realized that I need you
And I wondered if I could come home
I remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning
and I thought it was strange
You said everything changed
You felt as if you just woke up
And you said, "This is the first day of my life."
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
But, now I don't care, I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy
So if you want to be with me
With these things there's no telling
we'll just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a pay check
Than waiting to win the lottery
Besides, maybe this time it's different
I mean, I really think you like me

'http://www.bolt.com/audio/audio_player_flv_branded.swf?contentId=476693&contentType=2&autoPlay=1'

love this song/video

and i understand it a little which is a plus!


a month left of school....potentially for the rest of my life!!!


really tired, headache from work, not sure if i'm up for the ultimate frisbee tournament tonite...plus its cold outside :(


i hope we win, but i dont know how much i can play....takes a lot of running, but its a lot of fun! :)

time to read for thursdays class and journal about work...