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[10 Nov 2007|05:25pm] |
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So I was in a car crash last night, my first ever. I was in a particularly miserable part of Laconia and collided with a guy in the parking lot. I had two of my students with me, we were running errands for the show. Nobody was hurt (Anna and Graham were actually finding it quite exciting) but my car will be in Laconia for two weeks until it gets fixed. My poor baby. Till then I have a rental, which I don't have to pay for because I have good insurance (pro) but it's a Ford Focus (con). I miss my Saturn already. Oh well... I don't have to pay extra for mileage so it's probably going to take me to CT for Thanksgiving.
I have a new roommate now, she's cool. But a place nearby had a fire so we're getting a third roommate, and we were told he's still in shock because he lost EVERYTHING. Poor guy. Makes me feel not so bad about having a $500 repair bill on my car.
I hope next week is better.
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[10 Oct 2007|08:30am] |
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20 years ago I...
Was 6. I was in first grade, and that was the year I went to Disney for the first time, the coolest thing ever. Had a crush on the kid who sat next to me in class. Was having panic attacks, and didn't know what they were or what to do, and neither did my parents or teachers.
10 years ago I...
Met the Demented Herd, who are responsible for changing my life for the good. Finally had a social group that I loved and loved me back. Parties and sleepovers abounded.
5 years ago I...
Turned 21, and was starting my senior year of college. I'd just been diagnosed with mental illness and learning disability, and was starting the arduous road of dealing with both. At this time that year, we were working on The Importance Of Being Earnest, still one of the most spectacularly fun shows that I have ever run crew for.
2 years ago I...
Started my job at A.J.Wright after a stint of unemployment and a summer of living at the Court St. Theatre. I was happy to have some real structure back in my life again. I was made the Service Desk Coordinator, more pay... but still not enough. And thus began my biggest and most successful lesson in overcoming shyness.
1 year ago I...
Became a Cash Office person and Lingerie/Accessories Coordinator at AJW. Was wondering if I would be working at the store forever.
So far this year, I've...
Finally told AJW to go screw (in the nicest way possible) for what is so far the best full time job I've ever had. I moved out of my first apartment into a temporary location (essentially a dorm) until the new house is built. I've been working 9+ hour days for the last 11 days straight but it's so much fun that I don't care.
Yesterday I...
Witnessed my first midterm exam from the perspective of instructor instead of student. Wondered how I ever got so stressed out over a test about sewing...
Today I...
Didn't want to wake up so early, but I must go in and continue work on the show (Midsummer).
Tomorrow I'll...
Finish up and enjoy the opening of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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| annoucement |
[29 Aug 2007|05:23pm] |
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Ladies, Gentlemen, and Others:
I no longer work at AJ Wright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[24 Jul 2007|08:59am] |
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Ok, everybody. you win. I have a MySpace. www.myspace.com/paintednae. Add me, biotches.
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[20 Jul 2007|10:28pm] |
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ATTENTION A.J. WRIGHT SHOPPERS.
If you need to use our employee restroom, please refrain from explaining your need to the associate who is letting you in. We do not under any circumstances want to hear about your overactive bladder, bladder infection, twelve cups of coffee, pregnancy related urinary issues, or anything of the like. Telling us such things will not justify your interrupting our work so you can go peepee. In fact, it makes us want to let you in even less, if such a desire is possible. The next time you try to give us the update on your bodily functions, do not be surprised if we turn around and tell you about the most fantastic crap we've ever taken. We'll do it. We have no shame. And then maybe you'll realize how inappropriate this line of conversation is with a stranger.
On another note, our store has a new policy; when browsing through the lingerie racks, it is no longer required that you break the hangers and/or throw the apparel on the floor. SO STOP DOING IT. We figure that it will save immense effort on your, the shopper's, part. What can I say, we aim to please.
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[18 Jul 2007|06:44am] |
Your Score: Lion Warning Cat 71 % Affection, 69 % Excitability , 35 % Hunger
You are the good Samaritan of the lolcat world. Protecting others from danger by shouting observations and guidance in cases of imminent threat, you believe in the well-being of everyone.
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| Coolnesssss |
[23 Jun 2007|09:14pm] |
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There's nothing as cool as sitting with a friend in their driveway, stargazing and talking about everything and nothing until 1:30 AM.
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| i likes purkle |
[21 Jun 2007|09:33pm] |
| What color is your soul painted? Purple Your soul is painted the color purple, which embodies the characteristics of sensuality, spirituality, creativity, wealth, royalty, nobility, mystery, enlightenment, arrogance, gaudiness, mourning, confusion, pride, delicacy, power, meditation, religion, and ambition. Purple falls under the element of Earth, and was once a European symbol of royalty; today it symbolizes the divine. 
Click Here to Take This Quiz | 
Quizzes and Personality Tests |
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| My pirate flag ^_^ |
[09 Jun 2007|12:12am] |
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Sorry the pic is all huge, I suck at internet. But I made a pirate flag and know that most people reading this would appreciate it: a skull over crossed paintbrushes with two roses and a D. That kinda sums me up. It's all huge too, 6 feet by 4 feet. Avast!!!
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[20 May 2007|08:43pm] |
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Pomp and Circumstance... ON STEEL DRUMS |
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...but it's an important one!!
I would like to announce that my brother, known to some as Peen, others as Mikey G, and still more as Mike Grillo, has graduated from Brandeis University today with a B.A. in American Studies and minors in Philosophy and Journalism.
I'm so proud of you!!!!!
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[28 Mar 2007|11:19am] |
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OHHHHHHmigod.
This just in: Apolo Anton Ohno is the HOTTEST thing to hit Dancing With The Stars... EVER. Period. End of debate. Not that there was one. *drool*
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| To follow Shleigh and Noni.. |
[22 Mar 2007|07:54am] |
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Use.
Only.
One.
Word.
No.
Explanations.
1. Yourself: progress
2. Your boyfriend/girlfriend (spouse): none
3. Your hair: tangled
4. Your mother: sweet
5. Your Father: silly
6. Your Favorite Item: dragons!
7. Your dream last night: drugged
8. Your Favorite drink: water
9. Your Dream Car: mine
10. The room you are in: living
11. Your Ex: gone
12. Your fear: myself
13. What you want to be in 10 years? happy
14. Who you hung out with last night? Theraflu
15. What You're Not? brave
16. Muffins: chocolate
17. One of Your Wish List Items: money
18. Time: now
19. The Last Thing You Did: sleep
20. What You Are Wearing: pajamas
21. Your Favorite Weather: autumn
22. Your Favorite Book: Pratchett
23. The Last Thing You Ate: bagel
24. Your Life: progressing
25. Your Mood: fine
26. Your best friend: many
27. What are you thinking about right now?: flu
28. Your car: mine :-)
29. What are you doing at the moment?: breathing
30. Your summer: hot
31. Your relationship status: hopeful
32. What is on your TV?: blank
33. What is the weather like?: chilly
34. When is the last time you laughed?: work
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[20 Mar 2007|08:55pm] |
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I ended up working the whole day while suffering from the flu. I hurt, but dear god I love the people I work with...
Connie asked me to do something, and my response was a snarky "no." She grabbed the tape gun, spun me around in a circle, and taped my arms to my torso. So I see another coworker by the registers and I yell "BRAAAANDOOOOOOONNNN HELP ME!" Brandon is a new pal of mine, we're still getting to know each other. And yet, when he came to the desk and saw me with my arms taped down, the first thing he asked was "And what did you do to deserve this?" And proceeded to give Connie tips as to how to tape me to prevent me from moving.
He just ASSUMED that I deserved it... he learns fast *L*
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[17 Mar 2007|05:45am] |
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There's a boy who works at Starbucks
Who is very inspirational.
He is very inspirational because of many things.
I come in at 8:11, and he smiles and says, "How are you?"
When he smiles and says, "How are you?"
I could swear my heart grows wings!
So today at 8:11
I decided I should meet him
I decided I should meet him
In a proper formal way.
So today at 8:11 as he smiled and said "How are you?"
I said "Fine, and my name’s Kristen"
And he softly answered, "Hey."
And I said "My name is Kristen, and thank you for the extra foam…"
And he said his name was Taylor,
Which provides the inspiration for this poem:
Taylor the latte boy,
Bring me java, bring me joy!
Taylor the latte boy,
I love him, I love him, I love him…
So I’d like to get my nerve up
To recite my poem musical.
He would like the fact it’s musical
Because he plays guitar.
So today at 8:11, Taylor told me he was playing
In a band down in the village in the basement of a bar.
AND he smoothly flipped the lever to prepare my double latte,
But for me he made it triple! (And he didn’t think I knew)
But I saw him flip the lever, and for me he made it triple,
And I knew that triple latte meant that Taylor loved me too!
I said, "What time are you playing? And thank you for the extra skim…"
He said, "Keep the $3.55," because this triple latte was on him.
Taylor the latte boy,
Bring me java, bring me joy!
Taylor the latte boy,
I love him, I love him, I love him…
I used to be the kind of girl who ran when love rushed toward her.
But suddenly a voice whispered "Love can be yours, if you step up to the counter, and order."
Oh taylor, the latte boy
Bring me java, bring me joy
Taylor the latte boy
I love him, I love him, I love him.
So many years my heart has waited,
Who’d have thought that love could be so caffeinated?
Taylor, the latte boy,
I love him, I love him, I love him.
I love him, I love him, I love him.
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[07 Mar 2007|04:27pm] |
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Wow.
So, I've been exercising the old creativity muscles as of late. The last few weeks have been spent painting for Charlie Brown (I finished at 2 this morning)... and I think it looks great. One of the most fun and satisfying painting gigs I've had. Oh yeah, and I adore the cast. They're all so HAPPY! And tons of fun.
Also, I have finished my first digital painting (thankoo Steph for guiding me on that). It's kind of a self portrait in a way. It's based on a conversation I had with somebody one day, about how it was gross weather outside and how they wanted a blue sky for once, and I told them that I'm fortunate enough to make my own damn blue skies when I paint. It really became a metaphor for controlling my own happiness - I can make my own blue skies.
Click!
( Blue Skies )
Anyhoo, I had it sent out to be printed (it's like a foor by a foot and a half or so) and it came out great, so I went to Michael's to get it framed. I had no idea framing was so expensive... with really very inexpensive materials, it came to $300. BUT: They were having a sale, and any framing job over $300 would have a hundred and fifty dollars taken off! And mom had given me a gift certificate... so I paid $125 for the three colored mats, glass, frame, etc. I'm psyched. It will be done on the 19th. I can't wait to see it hanging on my wall!
I've rambled long enough. I'm gonna go make tea.
Oh yeah, and a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIN!!!!!!! *mwah*
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| Look how cute I am with the little tail and stuff! |
[04 Mar 2007|08:58am] |
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I loved this one! Thanks, Q!
, you're now logged in!
Below you'll find your test result. After, continue on to your
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Almost All Calvin
You are 90% Calvin and 10% Hobbes
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While Calvin-ness predominates within you, there are still traces of sensibility, kindness, and reason in there, too. Your Calvinesque side makes you adventurous and lively, and you temper that with Hobbesian good-sense, most of the time. It's a good combination. Look how cute you are with the little tail and stuff.
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My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: | You scored higher than 99% on calvin | | You scored higher than 99% on hobbes |
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