Kittens, Football, and Back Pain

My life is full of fun. Did you know that bending over is hazardous to your health? It is for me! I bent over on Saturday afternoon to pick up a piece of dust on the floor... I can't walk, stand, sit or lay down now. I am in complete agony. Yep. I've got some tylenol with codene that seems to be of no use to me, as well as some muscle relaxants which it a bit easier for me to move but that's it. Its no fun at all.

I spent most of yesterday at Dave's watching football with he, Kate and Aaron. It was nice, I just layed there in pain most of the time however, but it was nice to just not be home alone in pain.

Sooo.. on Friday, we got a new kitty!!!

Meet Jack.

He's adorable, really really busy though. Wow.. he never stops. He and Willow are getting along great, Willow has taken him under her wing, she carries him around by the scruff of the neck and then they chase each other around for hours upon hours before collapsing together in a heap. He sleeps with his head on Willow's back and every once in awhile Willow wakes up and licks him a few times. Its really cute. He's very loveable, he's a very nice addition to Willow and my little family.

Anyways, that's all the sitting at the computer my back can handle at the moment so off I go. Later all.

7 Reasons not to mess with children

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.
The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even if it was a very large mammal its throatwas very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.
Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible.
The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah".
The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?"
The little girl replied, "Then you ask him".


A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."
The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God lookslike."
Without looking up from her drawing, the girlreplied, "They will in a minute."


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A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds.
After explaining the commandment to "honor" thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our
brothers and sisters?"
Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, "Thou shall not kill."

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One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunettehead.
She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?"
Her mother replied, "Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white."
The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said, "Momma, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are white?"


The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture.
"Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all
grown up and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or 'That's Michael, he's a doctor.'
A small voice at the back of the room rang out, "And there's the teacher, she's dead."

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A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood.
Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face."
Yes," the class said.
"Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my feet?"
A little fellow shouted, "Cause your feet ain't empty."

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The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: "Take only ONE. God is watching."
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples.

Happy Birthday Blog!

Amazingly enough I blogged regularly for a full year. I'm impressed with myself. Very much so.
So yeah... one year. And really all I have to share tonight is depressing stuff.. so I'll save you all the grief and just end it here.
Later

Weekend... almost... over. *sniff*

Can't believe its Sunday already. I haven't left my apartment since Thursday. And I don't plan on leaving it for awhile longer. My meds aren't working. I am scared of my own shadow. Its most wonderful really. Exactly how I wanted to live out my life. Scared to death of what could be waiting for me around a corner, my stomach in knots and my knees so weak I can't walk. Yep. Should be a wonderful life. One to look forward to really.
Watched some movies over the weekend. Most of them good. Some of them weird. I should have been working though. Got some work on the philosophy essay done last night. At least I've read the material now.. and I have a vague idea of what he might be looking for me to say.
Willow was very cuddly this morning. She put her paws on my cheeks and just layed there, then put her head on my shoulder and fell asleep. It was very cute. Think she slept there for over an hour. If I moved, she'd look at me and then lick my nose and go back to sleep. I do love my cat. Makes me feel good.
Got to see Alex last night, that was nice. Dad wanted me to go to Woodstock with them but that would have required leaving the building and I wasn't doing that, so he just dropped him off and we visited for a couple hours. It was good to see him. I like him. He loves me. He curled up and sat on my lap most of the night, he's soo cuddly. Its great.
So this week the work actually begins to pile. I have two midterms on Tuesday (Womens' Studies and Phil of Law), and an essay for women's studies due on Tuesday (which I'm almost done! woot!) and then an essay for Phil of Law due on Thursday (which is very very far from being done...). Plus, I'm supposed to have Plato's Timaeus read for Thursday, but I think we are behind a bit in class so I might have a few more days to get that done. Which is very good. Cause its not an easy read. Now the bigger problem lies in that in order to write those midterms.. I need to leave and go to school.. I'm really not seeing that happening.. unless someone can find me some valium. This could be problematic.
Habitat meetings are starting to get going now. Which is cool. Its very exciting to actually be in on everything this year instead of just getting updates sent to SJ. I'll actually get to know people this year. Which is very exciting. Being secretary is fun, means I get to do organizing things. Feel like I'm doing a bit less than everyone else but hopefully people will give me stuff to do if they need it done. But for now, what I'm doing is okay. Cause I can't emotionally/psychologically handle much more.
Well... its 1:30, I'm hungry and studying calls so off I must. Happy Sunday all.

Ancient Science Essay Topics

So I got my choice of topics for my Ancient Science essay. I need help deciding. These are my top seven choices. Which one do I do?

1. “Early versions of an Evolutionary Theory” Discuss the various theories of the beginnings of human kind, and how humans developed over time. How do they differ from modern Darwinian evolution?

2. “Ancient Contraception” What options were available, or were recommended, for contraception in antiquity? Do any of these agents work? What is the popular opinion of contraception?

3. “The Hippocratic Aphorisms and Good Health” Offer an analysis of the content of the Hippocratic work entitled Aphorisms. Attempt to provide a heading for each of its seven sections, and to summarize the contents of each. Are there recurring themes in more than one of the sections? What are the most important things a doctor must know in order to treat patients? Can we find in it a guide for general wellness?

4. “The Library at Alexandria and its Scientists” Describe the foundation and organization of the Library at Alexandria. What influence did it have in the history of ancient science? What important individual scientists are associated with it, and what contributions did they make? [Please try to focus on work at the Library prior to the time of Jesus.]

5. “Greek Physicians of the Classical Period” Against the backdrop of the Hippocratic corpus, but not restricted to it, describe the physician, or physicians, of the 5th and 4th centuries among the Greeks. What qualities and/or abilities did an ancient Greek doctor have? How did he conduct his craft? What hindrances did he encounter?

6. “Sources for the Study of Ancient Science” Written document are the greatest source of our knowledge about the science of the Egyptians, Mesopotamians and the Greeks. Compare and contrast the written records of these three civilizations. In addition to obvious differences in alphabets and writing materials, you may wish to consider their relative availability, their usefulness, their different styles, etc. [This is an opportunity for someone who wants to read more about these earlier cultures.]

7. “The Science of Aristophanes’ Clouds” Aristophanes’ Clouds contains a parody of scientific theories and practices current in the fifth century. What sorts of topics does Aristophanes’ deal with, and how does he make fun of contemporary scientists?” Does he seem to reject the science he sees around him, or is he a supporter of the new science? In the end, does he make fun of science or of religion?

I'm leaning towards number 2 personally. Cause I think that would be terribly interesting.

I don't like dogs...

That's why I got a cat.
Unfortunately I got a cat who thinks she's a dog

Reasons why I don't like dogs:
They lick, all slobbery licking and such.
Their breath stinks.
They get into food and stuff off of tables and counters.
They beg for food whenever you are eating.
They are intimidating, with the jumping and such.

My cat:
Licks, alot. Thought no slobbery, instead it it is rough and painful... yes... that describes it well. Though it makes a great exfoliater
Her breath: stinks to high heavens. Can you brush cats teeth?
She gets into food: I caught her with her head in the margarine dish earlier.
Begs for food... cries for food. Wants people food.
She chases me. She jumps at me out of nowhere. Its intimidating. Almost as intimidating as people who know more than me.

But Today she's cuddly and letting me hold her and pat her and cuddle which most dogs wouldn't do. So I guess it makes up for it.

A Successful Saturday

I think.
Sorta went as follows.
8:10 - Got up, Showered, Got dressed
8:40 - Caught Bus
9:30 - Read a couple cases of Philosophy of Law
10:00 - Pro-life Meeting. Went quite well. I think some people attended just to argue. Which ticked me off, but all in all it was interesting. Rethinking my career ideas: arguments intimidate me.
11:15 - Sat and worried about what I should do with my life... I really don't know. At all. I've only ever wanted to do one thing and that one thing was based only on an interest, not any skills. Well... maybe I have some skills but I don't think enough. So now I really don't know... what am I good at? What kind of job would those things suit? What should I be when I grow up???
A few years ago I would have been willing to go to community college, get my administration certificate or something and just wait for someone to fall for me and then I'd just stay at home and raise children. But my views of how I want my future and how it probably will be have changed. I'm okay with the idea of being single forever. I want to throw myself into some sort of career... but I just don't know what. I have no idea what I'd be good at either... oh I hate this... Graduating next year might be a bad idea.. anyways...
11:30 - Bought coffee
11:35 - Found a table and read Philosophy
11:45 - Spilt coffee
11:46 - Cleaned up spilt coffee
11:50 - Allowed guy at next table to buy me another one
11:55 - Got back to the Reading
1:20 - Took Bathroom break and ate my yogurt
1:30 - Started reading the Odyssey
3:30 - Headed home
4:00 - Got home
4:10 - Read more of the Odyssey
5:05 - Got back to the procrastinating.

The last 6 hours have involved heated msn conversations, a hell of a lot of crying, some supper making and a good deal of tequila. And now I am bored and very lonely. However that happens when you have no life.
Gonna sleep in tomorrow. Finish the 200 pages of the Odyssey and a couple more chapters of Philosophy. Then I will be caught up. I hope. Just in time to start this week's work!!

Evenin' at home

Spent the evening here just taking it easy. Was actually nice. No complaints about being lonely or anything like that. Had a glass of wine, watched a movie. Did some much needed reading. Was nice. Quiet and calming. I need as much calm as I can get these days.
Gonna head into the university in the morning for a pro-life meeting, and I think I could use to get some work done, scratch that. I need to get some work done. So I figure I can get alot more done if I'm away from home and my computer and such.
I've been invited to go to a party at Melissa's tomorrow night. Unsure if I'm going yet. I might. I wasn' going to originally cause there was gonna be a habitat meeting at 2 and I woudln't be in that great of shape by then but now the meeting is at 9pm so I guess I could. But I really hate going to parties where I only know like 3 people, though I'm sure I could use to get out and meet some new people... we'll see how much work gets done tomorrow.
I got chosen for the secretary position for the habitat executive. I really didn't think I would. I usually get positions like that by default, rarely do I get chosen over other people. So I was quite surprised, pleased but surprised.
I think Habitat can be a better experience this year. Not that I didn't have a good time last year but it was difficult not knowing the people. This year I'll have 5 months or so to get to know everyone and maybe actually make some friends. And hopefully healthwise it'll go better.
I've been pretty sick the last few days. I hear there is a stomach flu going around so I'm not too worried but I'm always afraid it'll be something much more serious. Even though its silly.
Anyways, the Odyssey awaits. Later all.

Thanksgiving Dinner from hell

So... went to dinnner at Dad's... pretty much took his threatening me for me to go. So I went. No one spoke to me. I sat there alone, getting Alex's meal ready for him and keeping him happy. My grandmother didn't know who I was. My aunts never even said hi. And my father made me say thank you to his girlfriend for having me over.
I feel horrible bout it all... thank you for liking me... gosh.. if I ever do anything to screw up my relationship with mom's side of the family I'll have no one. Funny... I can see that happening... my screwing up that is... well.. that and the being alone and having no one for the rest of my life. I can see that pretty clearly too.
I'm a quiet person, I don't like alot of attention, and I don't like alot of people milling about me, however I do like people to acknowledge my presence. At church this morning, no one said hi to me... I know this shouldn't bother me but it does... and I hate it.. ruins the day.. quite nicely.
Anyways... gotta go pick up mom... and the fun begins all over!
Happy Thanksgiving all! Hope yours is better than mine!

Ups and Downs of the last few days

Ups

- Got my ipod working
- Habitat meeting - I actually get to do something this year!
- Got to spend some time with Dave this weekend
- Realized I'm an idiot (this is a good thing, trust me)
- Finished assignments that were due this week, things have calmed down a bit.
- Get to see Marie in a couple days
- My little brother loves me

Downs

- So stressed and running on very little sleep
- The process to realizing one is an idiot is very very painful
- My computer wont' recognize that my ipod is plugged in so I can't charge it.
- Stupid stupid baseball has cancelled House for the next 4 weeks.
- I bought a scale... bad idea.