...you come home all hyper about that wonderfully funny paper you found today.
Private time on computer is somewhat limited these days, and exams are happening...
20th November 2008
17th November 2008
Where have all the hot guys my age gone?
I cannot seem to find anyone. not that I do not love to ogle my boyfriend - I am speaking of smokin' stars...
My friend and I could not come up with a single one!
I cannot seem to find anyone. not that I do not love to ogle my boyfriend - I am speaking of smokin' stars...
My friend and I could not come up with a single one!
ditzy11th November 2008
Because I need to show more gratitude
- I found out that I do not have a (possibly chronic, more annoying than serious in my case) disease
- They Might be Giants
- Winter = mittens. I like mittens
- Boyfriend has bought my favorite cookies, to be eaten with a good friend later
- The uni minifoodstore sells really yummy cottage cheese+jam cheap now
- The voice of Mick Jagger
I just finished reading War & Peace. Which means time for funnier books (I have saved up a Pratchett for that very purpose) - I disappear to a semi-exotic location soon, to appear later
8th November 2008
I have, as a wannabe hipster, professed my love of stupid television. It has been a great way to relax, kick back after a long day at school or work, and just watch peoples houses being torn down and build up, or pretty people getting their silly dreams thorn down (you want to sing. Ever listened to yourself?). But lately, I don't enjoy it all that much. I get bored, and get out a newspaper and then turn the TV off because it is disturbing my reading.
I think that TV has been dumbed down the last few years (that, or I've become a lot smarter). Am I the only one who does not need to be reminded after each and every cut-scene or commercial break what the presenters are doing? Is it possible that other people also read the effing program guide, thus understanding, when they start watching the show halfway through, that when Adam and Jamie is standing with a heckload of bronze mirrors and discussing reflection angles, it might be Archimedes' death ray they are building?
I do not need the feeble attempts at dramaturgy in Are you smarter than a fifth grader?:
Host: And which category do you choose for the X dollar question?:
Guest: Hmm...
(Commercial break)
Host : We are back, X dollars is at stake, and Guest, what will you pick?
Guest: Hmm... I pick Y!
Host: He picked Y! Now the question for Y is...
(Commercial break)
(Repeat for his answer, whether he will use one of the cheats, whether the answer is correct...)
I do not need over-explanations.
I do not need extra drama added to topics that are interesting in themselves.
I do not need extra human stories.
I do not need bickering because it makes people more "real" or makes "better TV".
I want entertainment and learning, and lately, books and newspaper seem to do that job much better television.
(not that I do not adore Grey's anatomy, House or Big Bang theory...)
I think that TV has been dumbed down the last few years (that, or I've become a lot smarter). Am I the only one who does not need to be reminded after each and every cut-scene or commercial break what the presenters are doing? Is it possible that other people also read the effing program guide, thus understanding, when they start watching the show halfway through, that when Adam and Jamie is standing with a heckload of bronze mirrors and discussing reflection angles, it might be Archimedes' death ray they are building?
I do not need the feeble attempts at dramaturgy in Are you smarter than a fifth grader?:
Host: And which category do you choose for the X dollar question?:
Guest: Hmm...
(Commercial break)
Host : We are back, X dollars is at stake, and Guest, what will you pick?
Guest: Hmm... I pick Y!
Host: He picked Y! Now the question for Y is...
(Commercial break)
(Repeat for his answer, whether he will use one of the cheats, whether the answer is correct...)
I do not need over-explanations.
I do not need extra drama added to topics that are interesting in themselves.
I do not need extra human stories.
I do not need bickering because it makes people more "real" or makes "better TV".
I want entertainment and learning, and lately, books and newspaper seem to do that job much better television.
(not that I do not adore Grey's anatomy, House or Big Bang theory...)
annoyed7th November 2008
Obama won, and an event like that cannot go unnoticed. I cheered for him (from the sideline, as I am not american), and was glad that he won. Why should I care about US politics? Why should I, who cannot vote, who have my own government, complain about or praise what the people of the United States decides?
Because the US affects the rest of the world more than any other human factor. Because a US war gets my nations soldiers killed, when most of the people and one of the ruling parties is against this war. Because there is no way we can stop global warming before the US president, congress and house of representatives dare take possibly actions that will make driving a car in the US more expensive. Because the global gag rule is holding down women all over the world.
So I rejoiced when Obama was elected president. NOT because he is black (although I am happy that the US has come that far from segregation, and hope my country will follow - but I could write a whole entry on my views of minority representation in our parliament alone), NOT because Sarah Palin was new to the national media, NOT because is a brilliant speaker, but because, to me, he seems to be the best candidate in the race.
Because the US affects the rest of the world more than any other human factor. Because a US war gets my nations soldiers killed, when most of the people and one of the ruling parties is against this war. Because there is no way we can stop global warming before the US president, congress and house of representatives dare take possibly actions that will make driving a car in the US more expensive. Because the global gag rule is holding down women all over the world.
So I rejoiced when Obama was elected president. NOT because he is black (although I am happy that the US has come that far from segregation, and hope my country will follow - but I could write a whole entry on my views of minority representation in our parliament alone), NOT because Sarah Palin was new to the national media, NOT because is a brilliant speaker, but because, to me, he seems to be the best candidate in the race.
thankful28th October 2008
Zen Habits suggested writing a list of the four to five things that are most important in your life, and the restructure your life around these things. Being me, I couldn't narrow it down to more than six, but nonetheless, here they are:
First, I put education - I cannot imagine a life without gaining more knowledge every day, where I do not have to stretch my abilities and grow my understanding of the world. I am privileged to get the education I am, practically for free, and I wish to honor that privilege.
Second, the love of my life. What the boy does for me is more than he can fathom. He brightens my day, and I do not wish to live without him. I hope to explore the future with him, settle down with him and grow old with him.
Third, the wonderful friends and family I have, my social security net.
Fourth, using my creativity, whether by writing, singing, drawing or knitting or something I have not learned yet. This blog is part of it.
Fifth, reading - books are really that important. How can one be bored around decent writing?
Sixth and last, saving the world - or at least the environment.
First, I put education - I cannot imagine a life without gaining more knowledge every day, where I do not have to stretch my abilities and grow my understanding of the world. I am privileged to get the education I am, practically for free, and I wish to honor that privilege.
Second, the love of my life. What the boy does for me is more than he can fathom. He brightens my day, and I do not wish to live without him. I hope to explore the future with him, settle down with him and grow old with him.
Third, the wonderful friends and family I have, my social security net.
Fourth, using my creativity, whether by writing, singing, drawing or knitting or something I have not learned yet. This blog is part of it.
Fifth, reading - books are really that important. How can one be bored around decent writing?
Sixth and last, saving the world - or at least the environment.
27th October 2008
An boy I went to school with quite some time ago had a father who is a somewhat famous author (at least in this country). Said father has, in the last few years published two books based on his own life, the last apperently involving the birth of his (first? only?) son.
I think the books sound intriguing. He describes living with and adjusting his dreams to a disease, growing up in the same time as my parents, and the reviews I have read have been good.
However, I cannot escape the feeling that by reading the books, I pry into the life of my previous schoolmate - who I barely even knew, and that feels so wrong.
I think the books sound intriguing. He describes living with and adjusting his dreams to a disease, growing up in the same time as my parents, and the reviews I have read have been good.
However, I cannot escape the feeling that by reading the books, I pry into the life of my previous schoolmate - who I barely even knew, and that feels so wrong.
contemplative25th October 2008
I am a nonreligious person (depending on when you ask me, I am either atheist or agnostic). Of course, this does not hinder me from needing some peace of mind and some time to simply exist.
Each night, when I am ready for bed, I always clear my desk, and then I lay out clothes for the next day. It has become my small ritual; by clearing the desk I clear my mind of concerns and emotion from the past day, by laying out new clothes, I let my self focus on the next day and simultaneously give myself a good start on it.
I have practiced this for some weeks now, and already feel calmer, more focused. Part of it is. of course, probably du to the fact that there is less stress in the morning from not needing to pick clothes (a bad morning can really ruin the day!) and less clutter to drain my energy, but I truly believe that part of it is the inner peace of mind I get from that small ritual.
Each night, when I am ready for bed, I always clear my desk, and then I lay out clothes for the next day. It has become my small ritual; by clearing the desk I clear my mind of concerns and emotion from the past day, by laying out new clothes, I let my self focus on the next day and simultaneously give myself a good start on it.
I have practiced this for some weeks now, and already feel calmer, more focused. Part of it is. of course, probably du to the fact that there is less stress in the morning from not needing to pick clothes (a bad morning can really ruin the day!) and less clutter to drain my energy, but I truly believe that part of it is the inner peace of mind I get from that small ritual.
18th October 2008
Bought! I haven't played it that much yet, but it looks good.
In addition to wii sports (where I love the tennis game!), we got Super Mario Galaxy and some wii-credit-thingamojs.
Wee!
In other news, midterm has happened, and term papers are happening. Oh well.
In addition to wii sports (where I love the tennis game!), we got Super Mario Galaxy and some wii-credit-thingamojs.
Wee!
In other news, midterm has happened, and term papers are happening. Oh well.
6th October 2008
...But I won't give up (arr!)*
School has, of course, happened, and my feeble attempts at having a social life. I have finished one term project, but a midterm and another deadline coming up quickly. I am not exactly snowed under, but I really have enough to do! Luckily, I managed to get up to date with my algorithm subject. Once I got into the textbook it was a LOT easier than I thought.
I am a bit disappointed that I haven't done more on project 101, I need to start that seriously soon. I just seem to be so tired when I get home these das, so the TV is very tempting.
*Missed talk like a pirate day, too
School has, of course, happened, and my feeble attempts at having a social life. I have finished one term project, but a midterm and another deadline coming up quickly. I am not exactly snowed under, but I really have enough to do! Luckily, I managed to get up to date with my algorithm subject. Once I got into the textbook it was a LOT easier than I thought.
I am a bit disappointed that I haven't done more on project 101, I need to start that seriously soon. I just seem to be so tired when I get home these das, so the TV is very tempting.
*Missed talk like a pirate day, too
7th September 2008
Was accomplished yesterday. I ate a walnut thingy, with loads of whipped cream, he ate something woth a lot of chocolate. It was a nice day, although I started out grumpy. Strange how stumbling over student brass orchestra can brighten ones day...
Also, minor changes to the list. I didn't really like goal 101, so am removing that and inserting a Project Euler-related one further up the list.
Also, minor changes to the list. I didn't really like goal 101, so am removing that and inserting a Project Euler-related one further up the list.
30th August 2008
Was visited last weekend. It had blueberries, which we picked, and made jam of. We eat the jam with our morning porridge when we are out of bananas which are the ultimate porridge accesory ever. In fact, I feel inspired to make a list of porridge toppings, from good to ok:
- Bananas (not really a topping, as we put them under the porridge, so that they become all gooey and yummy)
- Blueberry Jam
- Raisins (which are better withour porridge)
- Apples (grated)
- Lingonberry Jam
- Any other jam
- Possibly some other fruits
- Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
tiredWhy is it, when TV finally sends an OK movie that I haven't watched on a night when I am home, they send three of them at the same time?
The winner will probably be Syriana, whilst Legally Blonde and Masjävlar are the runner-ups
The winner will probably be Syriana, whilst Legally Blonde and Masjävlar are the runner-ups
hungry29th August 2008
To my professors
Oh, sure, I could study just for the sake of studying. I could read textbooks, quiz myself.
But this university is known for its rather heavy use of mandatory exercises, and this was a reason I picked it.
So when you have not published any homework for the next week, there's no wonder I'm not working much.
-your faihtful student, losseloth
(But seriously, this is silly. I have NOTHING to do!)
Oh, sure, I could study just for the sake of studying. I could read textbooks, quiz myself.
But this university is known for its rather heavy use of mandatory exercises, and this was a reason I picked it.
So when you have not published any homework for the next week, there's no wonder I'm not working much.
-your faihtful student, losseloth
(But seriously, this is silly. I have NOTHING to do!)
restless16th August 2008
I realized I should post my list for TBR as well! I got the "book of books" quite some time ago as a gift, and tried some of the books listed, and liked a lot of them...
On the following list, the book with dates after 'em was read as part of my mission 101.
( The list )
On the following list, the book with dates after 'em was read as part of my mission 101.
( The list )
15th August 2008
The TV is in the house now. It might seem silly to put a thing like this on an 101 list, but we've put this up for nearly a year. The TV is used (of course) and a bit larger than planned. I like it!
In other 101 news, I am gradually reading through War & Peace. I realize that I have to pick up the pace soon, though!
I also realize that I have no idea what I meant with number 86 "Make a paste dessert", so I'll go and change this soon.
In other 101 news, I am gradually reading through War & Peace. I realize that I have to pick up the pace soon, though!
I also realize that I have no idea what I meant with number 86 "Make a paste dessert", so I'll go and change this soon.
8th August 2008
Start: 8/8/2008
Finish: 6/5/2011
Finish: 6/5/2011
- Find a plan for my career life
- Have at least one machine running linux (preferably exclusively)
- Run on a treadmill for one hour
- Write the script for the comic book I have been dreaming about for years
- Spend one term as a visiting student
- Read something by every Nobel Literature Prize laureate
- Knit or sew a piece of clothing I will actually use
- Read all the books in the Big Read's 100 books list (32/100)
- Customize my vista laptop to something I am satisfied with
- Learn three types of ballroom dancing well enough that I dare to get out on a dance floor.
- Eat vegetarian for a month
- Eat no candy for a month
- Learn to make ten cocktails/drinks really well
- Learn a 45-minute yoga routine
- Complete all RollerCoaster Tycoon (original game) scenarios
- Wear every item in my wardrobe at least once (or throw them away)
- Collect all Rolling Stones' CDs
- Learn Regular expressions
- Check my cholesterol
- Do 100 push-ups
- Complete the webpage I am working on (nothing exciting, just needs doing)
- Keep a potted plant that I can get food from
- Erect the hammock I own somewhere
- Learn to pluck my eyebrows
- Learn to shoot with something (gun? rifle? crossbow? Something!)
- Make photo album w/ photos from new camera
- Write 143 lj entries (roughly equals once a week)
- Buy five good shirts
- Buy little black dress
- Learn to make a latte (with parent's espresso machine)
- Learn to braid my own hair
- Try cornrows in hair
- Learn how to juggle three items
Set up wifi in apartment- Make a will (yes, I am young. But I also carry an organ donor card, y'know...)
- Get a GOOD jewelry box
- Get a pen-pal, and keep'em
- Have a pedicure
- Read all the Narnia books in English
- Learn to pluck my eyebrows
- Buy killer heels and learn how to walk in them (I'll be 190 cm!)
- Get second ear piercing
- Go to 10 concerts (0/10)
- Buy 10 classical CD's (0/10)
- Watch LOST (1st season done)
- Watch Babylon 5
- Use up a bottle of perfume
- Learn basic sign language
Buy a bigger TV(August 2008)Buy a wii(October 2008)- Make 10 new friends
- Every christmas/birthday, change the gifts that I do not want (0/5)
- Do a
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100_snapshots - Make a birthday calendar
- Join amnesty international, write 33 letters
- Go to Japan (already in progress)
- Post all my dad's family records to Geni
- Go geohashing 10 times
- Create a successful business in the Sims
- Buy 5 pieces of vintage clothing (0/5)
- complete 10 large crossword puzzles (0/10)
- Sort out email accounts
- Make 10 lj friends
- Release 10 bookcrossing books
- Learn how to use eyeliner
- Get a corset
- Get rid of 101 things
- Solve a Rubik's cube
- Spend an hour outside voluntarily (NOT due to missing the last bus) every month (0/33)
- Tell five people about this thing
- Walk in the rain
- Go to five new sights in uni town
Take boy to pastry shop, eat BIG fancy cakes(9/6/2008)- Draw portraits that I am satisfied with of five people
- Draw ten pieces of webcomic fanart, and give them away
- Go to the organic farmers market and buy something five times
- Go horseback riding
- Visit 20 new scenic spots, woods included (1/20)
- Watch the sunrise in the summer
- Do an extra subject
- Make a surprise picnic for boy
- Learn to identify 15 constellations
- Learn to identify 10 new bird species
- Ask five people to teach me something I do not know
- Wear skirts/dresses only for an entire week
- Wear nail polish for an entire month
- Read a scientific article during next year and try to understand it
- Go to bed at 21:00 every day for one week
- Donate 50,000 grains of rice through Free Rice. (1000/50000)
- Visit every region (fylke) in Norway (as in, staying over the night)
- Floss teeth every day for three months
- Make a stand for screen so that the keyboard can be pushed under when not used
- Buy flowers for myself 3 times
- Ask for, and acquire, at least 10 recipes when I'm invited to dinners
- Sew the flag picture that I have made plans for several times
- Have blue streaks in my hair
- Find a better way of leg hair removal than shaving
- Aquire a moon cup
- Do all of Project Euler
- For one month, surprise-snuggle the boy every day
- Loan out 10$ (50 NOK) for each uncompleted item on Kiva, give 5$ to a charity of choice for each I complete
20th July 2008
I aced my exams. No I didn't just do well, i Aced them. I am still in chock, though I have known this for some time. I have almost been there, a few times but never gotten the straight-A-good-stuff. Really, I know that I have been getting my act together this term (after a slight disappointment in december), but I am really proud!
Oh, I bought something nice for my fist wage, as I said I would! Really, these were soo cute, on sale and in my slightly odd size. (Oh I had some champagne from your shoe...)
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Oh, I bought something nice for my fist wage, as I said I would! Really, these were soo cute, on sale and in my slightly odd size. (Oh I had some champagne from your shoe...)
In other news, anyone know whet happened to
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accomplished17th July 2008
If you started a restaurant, what would it serve, what would it look like and what would you name it? You have an unlimited budget. Submitted By |
The restaurant would be situated in an fin-de-siecle building with a lovely back yard (with threer with paper lamps in bright colours). There would not be two items of tableware from the same set at any table, and the ceiling is painted blue with and has small, fat angels on it - apart from that, most of the interior is white (oh, and the lamps are funky!)
In the afternoon, we would serve a cheap afternoon tea to anyone with a student ID who brings a coursework book. We would also have a huge christmas party for anyone who doesn't have anyone to spend their holidays with.
As for the name, it should be Fanny Florence's.
16th July 2008
Because it is so easy that I just cannot. I could say "Mamma Mia, what a film!", or "Thank You for the Music" or "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme More!". But I won't, as I do have some pride.
However, I loved the movie, though it should be said that I walked into the cinema knowing that there was no reason to look for any substance, that mostly this would be nonsense. And thus, I was entertained the whole to-or-so hours. I laughed when I saw Benny playing the piano. I appreciated Pierce Brosnan's effort at singing (which was all that there was to it), and I loved it when someone (no spoilers!) turned gay. In short: Yay!
So I might be a bit in love with platform shoes*. Do I lose all my nerd cred? I wouldn't think so. I am enthusiastic by nature, and this is just another area I enjoy! After all, I've liked ABBA since I was eleven, I know the songs by heart, I'm bloody coming out of a closet (a rather glittery one). And it does annoy me when the "better" nerds look down at newbies because they are too much into mainstream culture. So therefore I am not humiliating myself by admitting my love for Swedish pop - I am standing up for all the nerds with misplaced lovings!
I feel so self righteous!
*Or rather, Head over Heels** in love
**dammit
However, I loved the movie, though it should be said that I walked into the cinema knowing that there was no reason to look for any substance, that mostly this would be nonsense. And thus, I was entertained the whole to-or-so hours. I laughed when I saw Benny playing the piano. I appreciated Pierce Brosnan's effort at singing (which was all that there was to it), and I loved it when someone (no spoilers!) turned gay. In short: Yay!
So I might be a bit in love with platform shoes*. Do I lose all my nerd cred? I wouldn't think so. I am enthusiastic by nature, and this is just another area I enjoy! After all, I've liked ABBA since I was eleven, I know the songs by heart, I'm bloody coming out of a closet (a rather glittery one). And it does annoy me when the "better" nerds look down at newbies because they are too much into mainstream culture. So therefore I am not humiliating myself by admitting my love for Swedish pop - I am standing up for all the nerds with misplaced lovings!
I feel so self righteous!
*Or rather, Head over Heels** in love
**dammit
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