Life Drama...Ugh.

I know this blog is generally about happy happenings, but let's be honest: Nobody's life is comprised entirely of happy happenings. Unless, of course, you are a Disney character, in which case you should immediately kick yourself in the pants for giving children the false notion that life is always happy. Seeing as I'm not one o' those, once in a while I've gotta vent to my blog peeps about drama. So here goes. Deal with it.

1. My car, Baxter, has decided to completely crap out on me, an event that I foresaw coming for a long time. However, I did not expect it to be brought on prematurely by some idiot filling the gas tank with diesel fuel. And said idiot is refusing to pay for it. So, I'm at a loss for what to do. I don't have the money that I need to fix it, but I can't just leave it sitting there at the auto shop. I also have rent due today, and I have to pay a huge cell phone bill that T-Mobile screwed me over on. I have no idea how I'm gonna get out of this one. I hate money.
2. School is ridiculous. I studied long and hard for this D&C midterm, yet still walked away with a 57%. The teacher was so highly recommended by everyone I asked, yet this teacher seems to be consumed by a fit of ridiculousness. He doesn't go over anything in lecture, and he doesn't tell us what we're supposed to know for the exams. I suppose we're expected to memorize the entire D&C just in case something random appears on the midterm? Ugh. Also, there are only two grades for the entire class: the midterm, and the final. So I'm reasonably sure I'm going to fail this class. And English. I try to keep caught up, but it's hard to do without a textbook. The bookstore ordered the wrong ones, and now I'm expected to go spend $80 on another book. There's no way that's gonna happen given the current money quotient. I'm so burnt out from this semester. I'm vaguely thinking of deferring for a semester and just working here in Provo for a while. It might help refresh me and give me a chance to get my head on straight.
   
3. Prop 8. Despite several announcements, blog posts, facebook statuses, etc. that have expressed my non-desire to hear about it, people still seem to think that they're the exception. If you have an opinion about Prop 8, that's great. Keep it to yourself. If you're a California voter, vote accordingly. If you're not a California voter, get your nose out of our politics, and worry about your own state's affairs. Thanks! :D
4. Halloween. I love Halloween! I guess this one isn't so much venting as wondering. I still have no idea what I should dress up as. Any last-minute ideas?

If you've read this far, I applaud you. You're either a good friend, or really really bored. In either case, have a great day!

8 Things

8 Things

8 Favorite TV Shows

1. The Office
   
2. Futurama
   
3. My Name is Earl
   
4. That 70's Show
   
5. Psych
6. What Not To Wear
7. Will and Grace
   
8. Avatar :)

8 Favorite Restaurants

1. Bajio
2. Chen's Noodle House
   
3. Zupas
4. Goodwood
   
5. Panda Express
   
6. Taco Bell
   
7. Chilis
8. Rosa's

8 Things That Happened This Weekend

1. My car died.
   
2. I bought some hott new argyle shoes.
   
3. I made steak last night.
   
4. Watched Family Guy
5. Lots and Lots of homework!
   
6. Slept in on Sunday
   
7. Had a pumpkin pie shake from the Malt Shop. YUM!
8. Went shopping at Smith's.
   

8 Things to Look Forward To

1. Getting a hair cut.
   
2. Halloween movie night!
   
3. Social Dance lab.
   
4. Getting out of school...eventually...
   
5. A successful date. eventually.
   
6. Road trip to España
   
7. Samba!
   
8. Enjoying whatever life brings me

8 Things I Love About Fall

1. Argyle!!!
   
2. Hot cocoa
   
3. Pretty colors
   
4. The beginning of the holidays
5. The school semester goes faster
6. Crisp air.
   
7. The sunsets
8. It is my favorite time of year

8 Things On My Wishlist

1. A new laptop
   
2. A new car
   
3. A significant other
   
4. Trip to Spain
   
5. A break from school
6. A higher-paying job
   
7. A college degree
8. Every Star Wars Lego set ever!
   

8 People I am tagging...

1. Monica
2. Keri
3. Tiffany
   
4. Britney
5. Mike
6. Stacie
7. carla
   
8. Whoever else is bored enough!
   

So true!

I found this on PostSecret, and it basically describes my life:

=W=eezer describes my life!

*Choose a singer/band/group.
* Answer using ONLY titles of songs by that singer/band/group.
* Tag 3 more people
Band: Weezer

1. Are you male or female? The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn)
2. Describe yourself. My Name is Jonas
3. What do people feel when they're around you? We Are All on Drugs
4. How would you describe your previous relationship? Pink Triangle
5. Describe your current relationship. Waiting on You
6. Where would you want to be now? Island in the Sun
7. How do you feel about love? The World Has Turned and Left Me Here
8. What's your life like? Beverly Hills
9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? Buddy Holly
10. Say something wise. Always

Autumn Ramblings

Hi everybody! It's been a while since I've posted. Here are some of the things on my mind:

1. Autumn -- Autumn is coming! I absolutely LOVE all the colors. In Bakersfield, it would switch from summer to autumn in about a day, so it's nice to actually have a few weeks where the leaves turn colors and the air is crisp and cool. However, I find myself unprepared for the impending cold. But, I'm very excited for the start of baking season! On Sunday, I made a pumpkin pie to celebrate. There's just something comforting about having the apartment smell like spices and other yummies. Also...hot cocoa. I had my first cup of the year yesterday. It was a hard choice; drinking cocoa means admitting that it's getting cold. But it was worth it. Every minty sip of it.
2. Proposition 8 -- This is some pretty hot news. Everywhere I turn people are clamoring for one side or the other. And to be honest, I'm sick of being attacked by both sides! I think that gay/lesbian couples should be allowed the same state AND federal civil rights as married couples. However, the separation of church and state should be maintained; i.e. it's not the government's business to tell churches they have to marry same-sex couples. In any case, if I know you well enough, I probably already know your opinion on it, and "what [you] would do if [you] were [me]." So enough already. I know what I'm going to vote, and I don't need people calling me at all hours soliciting votes. Thanks! :D
3. Dance -- When I started Ballroom Dance my freshman year at BYU, I didn't think I'd ever really get into it. I just wanted to fulfill my wellness credits. However, after taking a few dance classes, it turns out that I really enjoy it! So this semester, I'm taking beginning latin and intermediate social dance. I'm having lots of fun in Latin, although I'm not very good at it. I guess some peoples' hips are just not made for shakin'! In any case, we had the mock competition last Wednesday for Latin, and I was dancing the Rumba. I made it to a few rounds, so that was good! And we just started Samba, which I've decided is the hottest dance ever. Also, we're doing triple swing in my social class. Way fun! For the social dance lab, each 280 class has to do an exhibition, so our class is dancing the cha cha to none less than the Men in Black theme song. Huzzah. Should be interesting to see. More to follow.
4. Halloween -- Halloween is rapidly approaching! I was reminded of this when I got booed at work. (Someone left a little poem on my desk about getting booed, accompanied with a little ghost to hang that says "Brian was booed" and a small treat. It was precious.) Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. I mean, what's more fun than putting on a costume and parading around the streets demanding candy? Yeah, good times. I need some input on this one: I don't know what I should be for Halloween. Any ideas?

So that's about all that's going on in my life at the moment. Drop a comment and let me know if you have any good Halloween ideas! BTW, the pic from the top is one I took myself around this time in 2006. Isn't Utah beautiful?!

Loves!