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You ever see one of those movies where it is so good that you are in a movie high for a couple of days afterwards? I have just seen one. Slumdog Millionaire is probably the best movie I have seen for a while. It was touching, intense and creepy all in one. It is a brutally honest look at life in the slums of India. Danny Boyle (the director) continually surprises me in his ability to take a script and bring it to life on the big screen. This movie is hands down amazing and anyone who doesn't see it is cheating themselves out of the vision of life. I highly recommend it!Current Mood:  happy |
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After a long extended stay in the frozen north of Humboldt, I have come to accept that people up here are really bad pet owners. Now I have recently had to re-home my cat, so ignore any bitterness on my part. But now I have new neighbors, let us call them Norris and his girlfriend Penny. They have 2 dogs, one cat and a young toddler. The dogs are both unfixed males, one is a pit mix and one is a mastiff mix. They are extremely large, but total lovers. I have met them on several occasions and found them to be more pleasant than Norris. The cat is crazy but whatever. Oh yes and both the people are students in college.
On the day I had to give my cat up I was understandably feeling very irritated and sad. I spent portions of the day sobbing. But when I was able to stop I saw a pit running around the neighborhood, and I thought to myself. "OH dear, what on earth is that dog doing out there I hope it is O.K." Then I thought, "hmmm that looks like Norris' dog... *gears turning* oh dear lord that is Norris' dog." So I go outside and entice the loving pit over to me and then by shoving and picking him up partially I get him in the back yard and shut the gate. Assuming that that is the end of it. I get up a few minutes later and see him out again. So I put him back and inspect the fence. He has torn a hole big enough for him but not for the mastiff, so I find an extra piece of wood and lay it in front of the hole and go inside and cry.
My dear friend comes over and says "man there are these two dogs running around outside, they seem sweet but people are a bit nervous." I jump up and run outside and see the two of them. I call them and bring them back into the backyard and with the help of my friend, and my roommate and a mutual friend who was visiting her we patch the fence and put something metal in front of it. And shut them back there. They don't have any water, so I bring out my old cauldron and fill it up with water and set it out for them. It is metal so they can't chew it up and they cannot break it. Then I realize that there aren't any toys out there, but I figure whatever, not my fuckin' problem.
The girlfriend eventually returns and I talk to her. I explain what happened, she sighs and explains that the dogs are unfixed because her boyfriend, Norris, has mixed feelings and is thinking about breeding them. She wants them fixed but they aren't her responsibility. She has her baby and her cat. I get that I really do, but if they live with her she needs to take a bit of responsibility for them, but does she? NO! She asks me to talk to her boyfriend. I think about it, but it isn't really my place. I don't really know him. I am concerned for his dogs, cause I love all animals, but I don't know him well enough to say "Fix your fuckin' dogs and stop equating their junk to your own."
This happened last Saturday the 21st of February
Now we get to today Thursday the 26th of February (Not even a week later I would like to point out.)
So Laurel and I are playing video games and relaxing after work. We hear the dogs going crazy, flipping out. So we go over and knock to see if they need help. There is no answer and there car is gone. So we shrug and go back inside. Then we hear it again, they are growling and attacking each other, it is apparent from the sounds. So I say. "Lets see if the back door is open so we can let them out." We open the door, NOT WALKING IN HIS HOUSE, and call the dogs. They come running out, they are covered in bloody bite marks and hair is missing. So we are like "Well fuck we have to separate them." So we put the worst hurt, the mastiff, in the house and leave the pit in the backyard with some water. Then we go inside and write them a note explaining what happened and leave it taped to the door. Then we go watch some movies and relax, just before I am about to get ready for bed, they return and knock on our door. I open it up, expecting a "thank you for saving our dogs."
"I got your note, I know you meant well, but don't go in my house again."
"we didn't go in your house. We opened up the back door and let the dogs out."
"Just don't go in our house, sorry, I just lost a basketball game.. I am a little. I know you meant well just don't do it again."
"I am sorry, we could hear your dogs going nuts and were worried about them. We won't do it again."
"Alright." he shakes my hand and walks off. I shut the door. It feels like I have been kicked. I probably saved them from coming home to a dog dead on the floor. We separated the dogs at 7:00/7:30 and they got back about 10ish. So that is 2.5 to three hours of dog fights if we hadn't broken it up. All I can say is that I am glad that the dogs are ok, and if it happens again I am calling animal control to deal with it, or the police or someone.
But the jist of this conversation is I hate pet owners who treat animals like toys.Current Mood:  pissed off |
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I walked into the Van Duzer Theater in the HSU campus. Breath bated, watching all the people. I got show up onto the balcony, way in the far right AA 54. I settled into my seat and watched people walk by and lifted my legs to avoid people tripping over the obvious person sitting there. I fiddled nervously with my Sithpod when I wasn’t watching out for old peoples feet. Why old people… they don’t get this type of music. What do they even care? Whatever… maybe they should just listen to Spike Jones. Irregardless, all of a sudden the music strikes up and everyone starts screaming. It isn’t until a bit into the intro that I realize that my throat hurts cause I am screaming with them. Then out he comes. He started with a polka number and slid seamlessly from song to song. Using movies to distract us while he changed. And Changed he did. Every song had a different instrument and costume. He was amazing. There were bubbles, streamers, strobe lights, confetti, purple, yellow, green, red, blue, white and black lights. There were drum solos, guitar solos, keyboard solos. The drums and the bass drummed in time with my heart. My throat went numb by about the third song. He wowed us with old ones, new ones and even did a throw out to spike jones. He is truly a wonderful artist. He did many an amazing thing. I really liked his little roller he used during White and Nerdy, and his “interviews” with famous stars that he showed on the screen. I especially liked him asking Kfed. “So your album is a crime against humanity” then it cut to Kfed saying “yes.” OH yes and there were jedi costumes!
I would so have loved to meet him, but he snuck out to avoid his fans. Smart of him!Current Mood: happy Current Music: Amish Paradis, by Weird Al Yankovic |
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Ever wonder what it is like to fall off your bike. Trust me you don't want to do it. I got in my second bike accident today. It was fun for a bit, then painful and then embarrassing. But now I will detail a blow by blow.
So I was leaving the depot, on my lovely lovely bike. Things were going well, I went to make a left on Lk Wood, but decided that crossing two lanes of traffic that I can't see very well was a retarded idea. So I turned left but on the wrong side of the road. It is the beginning of the new semester and not many people can make it up the hill that is LK wood just yet. So I was flying down the hill and I see a car that is turning left. They don't see me, so I slammed on the breaks. My bike lost traction my back wheel skidded out behind me and then I was air bourn. I don't remember much of what i was thinking except "SHIT" followed by "OW." Followed by "I wonder what I am having for lunch and I should probably get out of the road." I jumped up and pulled my bike over to the sidewalk. I realized at that point that I could walk and probably hadn't broken anything. My helmet had protected my head and I was ok no broken bones. It is about then that I realized I had skidded on my back a little ways and that my back hurt as did my two hands and my one elbow.
The car that nearly hit me, pulled over to check on me. And low and behold... I knew them. They were very nice and very very very concerned about me. In the adrenaline high I was in, it seemed like a good idea to make sure everyone was ok. I was ok, no broken bones, just a little road rash and some bruises. And it really wasn't their fault. I assured them of this, and told them not to worry about me. They were very kind and very embarrassed. A security guard came over to check on me. I laughing waved everyone off and got back on my bike and headed to work. Along the way all of a sudden I started shaking and every bump in the road felt like a giant speed bump waiting to viciously pull me from my bike. But over all I am alright... if not a bit shaken.
OH yes did I mention this is my very first day of a new semester. I wonder how the rest of the semester will go.Current Mood:  exhausted |
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Now this is naming no names but here is a list of my pet peeves:
1. Being lied to (if you don't wanna hang out just say so, I will be like mmk)
2. Not being invited (Whatever this happens and if I don't know about it won't kill me)
3.Not telling me what is bugging you
4. Not talking to me
5. Jumping on me right when I get in the door
6. Being mean to my other friends
7. Ignoring me!!! (rawrs I must have attention.. I am a sag)Current Mood: annoyed |
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Lolz moooooore kitty please enjoy..
Jun. 5th, 2007 @ 10:20 am
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I am slowly going insane, and this fuzz butt is the only reason I am not going insane quickly. My roommates are gone all the time and my house is messy because they are busy and i am busy. I love y kitty though she is very cute and happy.
Patty
Ps: LIZZIE HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY.
May. 31st, 2007 @ 12:51 pm
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAH.
21 who would have thought you would be old enough to drink so soon. Time flies. I remember doing plays in elementary school with you and lizzie and a few others. I remember BAMWAk and all that great stuff.
Feb. 25th, 2007 @ 09:23 am
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Ever feel like you are down and have no reason to be. Well I do.. I am sure I will be fine. Especially since I have TECHNO and ADDAMS FAMILY(temporarily). I need to get ddr and everything will be fuckin' awesome! Once we have it I will get stress relief and a work out. I am going to learn synchornized swimming and everything is interesting and full of interestingness. I am hoping that everyone's classes are going well. Take CARE you all! I am dying my hair pink!!!
Feb. 22nd, 2007 @ 12:50 pm
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Phantom had babies!!!! She had them today while I was gone. Don't know how many but I will check tommorrow when I get back from my test. I wanna give her some privacy and let her lick herself clean and everything. I saw her so I know she is ok. I wanna check on the babies but I shouldn't..
*Hides and tries to resist temptation*
For those of you that are confused, Phantom got out of her cage and copulated with the evil rat in my kitchen and now has babies..
Oct. 11th, 2006 @ 06:47 pm
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I missed the pirates fun again?! Curses Foiled... by evil internet that barely works...
Aug. 16th, 2006 @ 11:28 pm
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Canadian Gay Vampire Pirates! "What is going on eh?"
http://vampirates.comicgen.com/archives.html
Cute little happy boyfriend/girlfriend comic
http://redstring.strawberrycomics.com/
IT is funny to classify people by the music they like
http://www.xbreakdownx.com/socommonsocheap/index.html
BRATHALLA: Baby Norse gods!!!
http://storyboard.darkora.net/brat/
Aug. 13th, 2006 @ 11:34 am
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HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY LIZZIE! I LOVE YOU AND AND I SUCK, AND THE POSTCARD I WROTE YOU IS GLARING AT ME WAITING TO BE MAILED, BUT UNFORUNETLY I LACK STAMPS.. :P!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLIE! LIVE LONG AND EAT CHEESE!
Jun. 23rd, 2006 @ 01:44 pm
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What Broadway musical are you?
I find this amusing, *giggle* and I get to go paintballing today
Apr. 30th, 2006 @ 09:19 am
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I hate everyone and everything. I am having headaches on my left side. Constantly swimming in and out. And when the pain is gone I get spells of surrealism, where I wonder if I am real. What is going on.. if this is a curse it has left funny and has left me weary and annoyed. I wish for this pain to stop, I will cry. I will go to the health center soon.. to check it out.
In other news someone was attacked behind our library, she was attacked and sexually assaulted. She drove herself the hospital. Why would someone attack? Why would they hurt someone? Why didn't anyone help? Why didn't she fight? I wonder..
Apr. 5th, 2006 @ 11:34 pm
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Well.. I am taking my life guarding certification on wednesday wish me luck! And my Archaeology test on Tuesday. *Cries*
Patty
Mar. 26th, 2006 @ 11:18 pm
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Well I think it is time for spring cleaning. Don't you all. So over the next few days I will be cleaning my room, my life and my brain. Cleaning my room will consist of.... cleaning... Cleaning my life will consist of deep thought and meditation to figure out what is lacking in my life and fix that. Cleaning out my brain will invovle a lot of disney and chocolate! Sounds awesome no? WEll I best get started..
Mar. 17th, 2006 @ 02:40 pm
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Dear Friends.
I apologize for the manner in which I am telling you this... Firefly Stryker Bruns is dead. She died the day of her vet trip to make sure she was ok. I feel as though the world is conspiring against me, my poor baby was barely 2 months old. The vet said she might have not been well when I got her...
Mar. 13th, 2006 @ 02:52 pm
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Well all yesterday was my first sweet day of freedom. I didn't change from my pjs all day. It was awesome. Now I sit at my computer enjoying the sun and hoping that all the travelers are doing well. Snow in the bay area and up here. What is going on! I hope you all enjoy my new icons. My dear friend Rebekah has given them to me. This makes me laugh but not as much as the "Penis" one that merely has a picture of gollum. I played some spyro, I am getting quite good at it. And on monday Firefly gets to go to the vet.
Have a good fun visit Lizzie, Leah and Eppie.
Marta I am soooo jealous of your awesome fun in England
Jessica I hope you are enjoying albany and maybe some snow on tam.
Alie-Cat I hope you are enjoying sunny (hopefully warm) santa barbara!
Mar. 12th, 2006 @ 12:41 pm
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