More Bullets

Since, despite my intentions, I'm a Drive-By Blogger, here's some more Bullet Points:

Serious Note:
Virginia Tech: Horrible, yes. I'm hoping that it will be a wake-up call for the US to start treating mental illness with the same respect as physical illness. It could have been prevented.

(In all honesty, it's probably cheaper to treat. I haven't been to the doctor in over a year for anything since seeing a therapist and being treated for a couple things (gotta love OCD). Haven't even had an issue with my asthma. What does that tell you?

Less Serious Notes:

Betty Boop: Not interesting. Don't understand it. I followed a minivan today with the vanity plates: BBOOP and no less than 4 Betty Boop stickers/bumper stickers. Why? I don't get it. I like some weird shit and I'm pretty enthusiastic about it but Betty Boop?

Automatic bathroom fixtures are confusing. I go to the bathroom and forget to flush. I hold my hand under the faucet to wash my hands and a minute later realize I need to actually physically turn on the faucet. I walk past a paper towel machine and paper towels spew out - but when I need one, I keep waving my hands past the spot and get nothing.

Personal Day. I took a Personal Day this week. I made an emergency visit to the Vet to have my long haired Persian stitched up after an unfortunate matted hair removal accident (he now looks like like a cartoon cat), I had the best Authentic Cuban Sandwich in Cleveland at Lorelei n West 25th, drank fantastic teas at the Monastery Tea House, went to Great Lakes Brewing and watched American Goalie Tim Howard play for Everton for a few minutes before going to the Old Angle Tavern to watch Man Utd draw with Chelsea. It was a beautiful day. Damn near perfect.

Bowling Green Falcons and Urban Outfitters. DMC purchased a Bowling Green State University Falcons T-shirt at Urban Outfitters in Crocker Park for $15. It had to be bought. When did the rest of the world discover Bowling Green is cool? Why was the shirt cheaper there than at the University Bookstore? The cashier asked us if we went to BG and we said, "Yes, and now it's cool enough we can buy a T-shirt at Urban Outfitters." (I say all this even though we're now BW Yellow Jackets.)

Sexual Euphemisms. Also bought a book called "The Contemporary Dictionary of Sexual Euphemisms" by Jordan Tate at the Urban Outfitters. I now know what "shooting putty at the moon" means.

GPA. Grades were posted today. Mines 3.982 and DMC's is 4.0. I hate him. However, if he gets A's, we don't have to pay for his school. We have to pay for mine no matter what. So, his GPA is clearly more important than mine.

David Beckham. Won an E-bay auction for a Real Madrid Beckham shirt. Will buy an LA Galaxy shirt. Have a Man Utd shirt. Goddamn. He's hot. Also won a Hesketh Golf Club golf ball auction for a Father's Day gift. Hesketh's are hot too.

Manchester United. Barclay's Premier League Champions. Watch the ceremony Saturday on Fox Soccer Channel, around noon EST.

The Emerald City and more....

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Seattle, Washington. Has anyone ever been? It is a beautiful place! Now, I certainly do not consider myself a world traveler. Although, I have been to Hawaii and Mexico. I loved Seattle for so many reasons. First, people were nice. That's right, nice. When you found yourself in the wrong lane, and put on your blinker, someone always let you in! People were friendly everywhere we went. The fish market where they toss the fish, was a true sight to see! The city was clean and green, green, green. No litter or cigarette butts lying around. The highways had lush foliage on the overpasses. It was like nothing I had ever seen. We also had the chance to see Vancouver Canada, which I also liked. Again, it was just so beautiful. If anyone gets a chance to visit these places, please do so. You will not be sorry. It makes you remember that people can still be nice, and cities can be a busy place and still be beautiful.

Mavis said some wonderful things about her friends, didn't she? One thing I must add is that I would never have been able to accomplish my goals without the support of friends. I too, have so much respect for everyone and the paths we all have chosen to follow. My friends are the ones who are always telling me I can go on, even when I begin to question why I am bothering. Of course, my husband has a big part in this too. I would never have even gone to nursing school, if he hadn't been rooting for me the whole time.

It is interesting to me, how much different school is now that I am older. It matters so much more now, when I really don't *need* it. I have a job, it pays well, I do not need any other schooling. But, I have a goal and to reach it, it requires a masters degree. School is interesting to me and I work really hard to do well. B's vex me terribly. I did earn a "B" in research, a "B-" in fact (Who gets a B- in college?). This is my lowest grade to date. During my time at BGSU, I rarely saw B's. So this is quite different. I hope I can start grad school in the fall, and I hope that I will continue to do well. I know with my friends all behind me, it will be hard not to. I love you all for that. Thank you.

NursePez

It's funny she (NursePez) should post about her school stress (finally). She's been going to school forever - even while pregnant. Meanwhile, I kept coming up with reasons why I couldn't go. It was too much time, too much stress, too much work, etc. Mind you, I have no responsibility. Granted, I work but, my work is very supportive of school. I only have pets and, unless I abuse them publicly, no one cares. There really was no excuse for me not to go back to school.

Then I saw NursePez sitting on her couch, books open all around her with her 8 month or more belly all over the place. I realized I was a true pussy compared to her. If she could do it while working full time and carrying a new life in her belly, surely I could do it too. (FYI-I can say "pussy" because I've seen the Vagina Monologues. I can say "cunt" too. Just test me.That show is very freeing).

Thinking of NursePez sitting on her couch with all those books is why I got my ass into grad school. While I'm not all that interested in some aspects of business (ie Finance), I love school and I feel good about having taken on the challenge. It was something I had to do. (Also fyi - love my school. Didn't realize MBA programs could have so many Dems teaching. I know I vowed to avoid politics but, come on. Dems teaching MBA classes? That's notable.)

I want to live with few regrets. NursePez has influenced me to eliminate one. Playing with Squirrels has influenced me in many Buddha ways. Chinese Chicken Salad has taught me a lot about being myself. Can't Hardly Wait has taught me about contradictions - what people expect and having the courage to go against that. Check out the Wred Fright and Dave Demerjian links. If you can't tell from this blog, I worship my friends. They are all amazing and I have no idea why they hang out with me. Shock and Awe. Really.

Now when it comes to what really matters -the World Tour of Beers at Winking Lizard - I need help. We're coming up on June and I am not even half way. I'm in the midst of 3 weeks off of school and we are planning two weekends in a row at the Lizard. However, I can only drink 3-4 beers at a time. That's not going to get me anywhere fast. Since I'm approaching this with the same level of committment as my MBA, I'm feeling like a failure. I may cheat. I have considered taking my employees to the Lizard and offering to buy them beers, as long as they are on my list. I don't need to make the 100 - I just want the free T-shirt for 50. A few years ago this would have been nothing. I'm so embarrassed.