Study Break # I Am Never Going To Graduate From Law School.

[ayrdaomei]

Actually, why did I ever stop using Semagic? I can't remember now. Must have been some reason. I think maybe it bugged me that I couldn't see what my mood icon pic was?  But it makes me happy now, and that's all that matters. In related news, man, how much do I love the "just get over it" response to things that are irritating? I can't even tell you. I know I joke about being a mental 12 year old, but 'just get over it' is one of those things that brings out the child in me. It makes me, like, want to start 'just get over it' wars. Do you know what I mean? Like when you were 7 or 8, and you went through your "so?" phase? And people would say things to you and you'd go "so?" At least until they beat your ass or something? Maybe that was just me. But I amuse myself thinking of lying in wait for the 'just get over it already' crowd to complain about something inane, which will inevitably happen, because complaining about inane things we can't change is the lifeblood of lj, just so I can be like "oh, does that bug you? Enough that you posted about it? You know what you should do? You should just get over it." And then I would do that for like MONTHS WEEKS DAYS, until, you know, I got defriended or banned from commenting in people's ljs. Because sometimes I am not even 12. Sometimes I am 5. And I'm okay with that.

(I confess -- _squeee mentioned that the update page had been changed yet again since Wednesday, and I was sorely tempted to check to see what they tinkered with, just in case they changed it for the worse, so I could have a little whine and a moan, as the delightfully gap-toothed Lilly Allen puts it. Me and LJ. Love-hate relationship that way. OMG, LJ is like my Huston. Why are my relationships so unhealthy?)

But I'm not gonna. Because I love Semagic and Semagic loves me, and we're so happy together. So if the new update layout bugs you, and you're having problems with your eyes and/or it crashing your browser and/or it just generally upsetting you because sometimes things do that, you should maybe try a client again? God speed.

(See how I said last post that I was moving on, but then I didn't? That's how I roll. I'm a dweller. If only I could dwell on this paper... >.<)

Can someone tell me, without being too spoilery, the premise of Dexter? It seems to be gaining some popularity in the icon communities. Visually, it's interesting looking. And I know, I half-ass the two fandoms I'm involved in now, but I can still window-shop, right? >.>

John Mayer is just so cool. (Minor spoiler for last night's Office). I was just talking to johnnybvo about how it's so fun that Mayer is unabashedly a fan at times. I used to really like his column for Spin where he'd talking about what music he was digging lately. I haven't really gotten into his last two albums as much as his earlier stuff, but I am still generally fond of him.

The battery on my old laptop officially died! In a way, it's nice that we're done with the pretense that my Gateway had any real kind of battery-life anyway. I mean, I essentially always had to be plugged in after what? the first week I got it? It would get like 80 minutes of battery life. On a good day. If all I wanted to do was use the calculator.

I keep eating frosted donuts and not working on my paper, which are both, as you well know, serious problems. There's a fat little cubist penguin on the donuts box. He might be cute, but that Happy Feet has ruined penguins for me. FOREVER. Stupid preachy guilt-tripping penguins. Did I mention I saw that movie a couple weeks ago? It was scary. I mean, I'm 25 and I thought that movie was scary, so I don't even know how scarred the six year olds in the audience were.

I can't figure how I feel about the redone video for How To Save A Life. Like, supermanipulative much? I don't need to have that many people, that in pain, that in my face. Thanks. But the eyes are so beautiful.

Also, Mulder wants to make his decision by Saturday and today is Friday, which is the day that comes before Saturday? So that's distracting.

Has anyone ever tried the Fast Lane tea from Celestial Seasonings? They resurrected it, allegedly due to popular demand, but they're ONLY making it available on their website. And the shipping charges are a biiiiiiiiiiit ridiculous, so I won't place an order, but I'm still curious. I do think I'm gonna place an order for some tea from Amazon though; I haven't been able to find the African Orange Mango Rooibos tea for a couple of months now, and Amazon's got a pretty good price. The only thing is you have to buy a six count of boxes, but I suppose it's not like the tea will go bad for a while. I might also try the Marrakesh Express Vanilla Spice while I'm at it. I've never even seen that in stores.  If you'd be interested in splitting the order with me, lemme know.  Else I'll just force half of it on rickenbacker and she won't be able to talk shit about me drinking pansy tea, because she'll also have some in her possession. Yes.

Okay, going to work on my paper. Yes.

But first!
"The Mets are aware of how good a pitcher Barry Zito is and how much he could help," the source said. But he added they also know how much they want to spend and that they are expected "to stick with it" even with their apparent need for a proven starting pitcher and the staggering escalation in the average annual value of new contracts for pitchers.

Another source from outside the organization said last week it was his understanding, from speaking with Mets personnel, that the club had made an offer to Zito for five years and $70 million.

- Mets won't raise offer for prized lefty.

I'm really quite fascinated to see how this plays out. Because, I mean, if the Rangers have really put $102 mil on the table for six years, then you're essentially valuing the difference between playing in New York and playing in Texas at $15 million, for just the five years, right? Guy can go to New York and compete with the new look Mets for five years or he can go to Texas for six years and be a full $32 million dollars richer. (And not pay state income tax on it, right?) But I mean, come on, Barry. He's gotta realize WHY the Rangers are throwing that kind of money at him. Still, fascinating.

The club once had interest in another free agent/former A's pitcher, Mark Mulder. But that too has passed because the Mets now believe Mulder won't recover so quickly or early from Sept. 12 shoulder surgery.

Hmm, troublesome. Don't believe he will recover so quickly or don't want to take the chance he doesn't recover so quickly? :/ I mean, not that I have any particular reason to value the opinion of the Mets' medical people over the medical people anywhere else....

Comments

[yagathai.livejournal.com]

1) I'll split the order with you.
2) Dexter: Serial killer works in a crime lab, only preys on other serial killers. Is engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with an equally-brilliant serial killer that knows his secret.

[yagathai.livejournal.com]

Er, rather, only preys on other killers. They don't have to be serial killers.

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

Heh, thanks for clarification. I remember hearing some early buzz for this show, now. Cool. I had plans to spend winter break maybe getting back into some shows I'd abandoned, but I think instead I'll try that. I haven't had a good serial killer drama in my life since Profiler.

As for the splitting the tea order - that's awesome! It basically breaks down to $2 per 20teabag box, and shipping from me to you should be fairly nominal. I'll get back at you about it once I have the tea in hand :0

[yagathai.livejournal.com]

Do let me know.

And yeah, I'm waiting anxiously for the Dexter DVDs. They're based on a series of novels, actually, so I might see if the local used bookstore has any of those in stock.

[johnnybvo.livejournal.com]

I'm drowning. Drowning in a stream of consciousness. =P

Dexter is something I plan on watching. I have been just letting the eps build up for me ondemand until the season is over(which is this sunday). The "horror" crowd is into it (in ways they've never been into Super-whack-tural), which is good enough for me.

Also, how lame is it that I like my tea in the flavor of Lipton. I'm moose-esque with my tea preferences.

And it's adorable how "grr!" you are about the whole lj changes/nonbacklash backlash stuff. I would pinch your cheeks if proximity wasn't an issue.

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

I'm drowning. Drowning in a stream of consciousness. =P

Hee. Yeah. I started this post at like 1 in the morning. And didn't post for another 12 hours, cause I just kept adding to it ^_~

Dexter is something I plan on watching. I have been just letting the eps build up for me ondemand until the season is over(which is this sunday). The "horror" crowd is into it (in ways they've never been into Super-whack-tural), which is good enough for me.

Oh good to know. Lemme know what you think after the first two eps? Maybe I'll download it.

Also, how lame is it that I like my tea in the flavor of Lipton. I'm moose-esque with my tea preferences.

Not so lame! I mean, I like regular black tea too :P

And it's adorable how "grr!" you are about the whole lj changes/nonbacklash backlash stuff. I would pinch your cheeks if proximity wasn't an issue.

:P Well, clearly the general sense of UGH prompted lj to fix it some, which is good. I just wish they'd give us a heads up on shit, or beta stuff with more USERS for a while, before just springing ill-conceived shit on everyone.

[dreamon-dreamer.livejournal.com]

i was diehard about dexter in the beginning because lauren velez is in it, but after watching the first eppy and realizing that she plays somewhat of a bitch, my interest waned a little, plus i don't get showtime in my room and i'm too lazy to go down to the den. but i plan on downloading all the eppys, it's a pretty great show. so happy michael got a GG nom.

i saw that 'how to save a life' vid in my hair salon this morning. it's pretty depressing.

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

It's good to hear you liked the show so much after just one ep, or a few early eps. Usually shows start out a little uneven and get better, but it bodes well that it was impressive from the beginning :)

i saw that 'how to save a life' vid in my hair salon this morning. it's pretty depressing.

It is! And. I don't really know how I feel about Love being the number one way to save a life. Because there are a lot of times you can love people a lot but they're just too self-destructive for it to make a difference. (I put way too much thought into videos.)

[dreamon-dreamer.livejournal.com]

yeah it started off great. that's a good sign.

ecause there are a lot of times you can love people a lot but they're just too self-destructive for it to make a difference.
ICAM

[soupypictures.livejournal.com]

stupid stupid baseball players, i swear. zito in texas would kind of make my heart hurt. and yeah, no state income taxes, it's pretty sweet.


and i was wondering why i could never find that fast lane stuff anymore. sad.

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

Ooh, so what did you think of it? Did you drink it for taste, or effect? What effect did it have on you energy-wise?

[soupypictures.livejournal.com]

I remember liking the taste, and I honestly couldn't tell you if it had any effect on my energy-wise. I tend to view it as psychosomatic. My dad, however, swears it got him going in the mornings.

[scornedsaint.livejournal.com]

John Mayer is just so cool.

.:Hugs John Mayer:. Damn straight.

(I loved that episode of The Office. Did you get a chance to watch it yet?)

[belle1446.livejournal.com]

Dude, your icon looks like Barry Zito!

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

I did! And if I hadn't, NBC is re-airing it this Thursday. Which is a little weird but okay. I really liked it. I hope we see more of Team Paren, them hanging out and maybe even starting to become real friends, but I have sense that was probably all the writers plan to give us with those two.

[spluckle.livejournal.com]

LONGEST ENTRY EVER. I can't read anymore, but John Mayer! :)

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

lol, yeah. Sorry. I started an entry and then 12 hours later I finally posted it :P

[oakchick75.livejournal.com]

I hope zeets signs with mets, why not?

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

I'd prefer NY over Texas, for sure.

[rickenbacker.livejournal.com]

Heh! LJ is your Huston.

Makes sense because I seem to recall you thinking about staying away and yet here you are all over my F-list. (not that I'm complaining)

(maaaan, do I still have to not use Huston icons in your journal?)

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. ScottyRaine. Socute.

Um, you can use Huston icons if you want. Who am I to deny you anything? ♥

[rickenbacker.livejournal.com]

YAAAY

and

[rickenbacker.livejournal.com]

... and now thats all the huston icons i have

[aurealis.livejournal.com]

*laughs* De todo un poco - a bit of everything on this post.

I have no doubt in my mind that Zito will be a Met. I just hope that the Amazin's :-P stand firm on their offer of 70 million. If he really wants to be in the spotlight, he'll take it, Though he'll be leaving more than 32 million on the table. (on account of the absence of income tax if he signs with Texas.)

You know, this can really work out well for Zito, if he goes to the Mets. He'll be celebrated for taking less money, but he will still end up in the place that he always wanted to be in.

I'm worried about what the Mets think of Mark. I have the feeling they don't think he'll recover. Remember that their team doctor is the one who operated on him. Maybe they know something the other teams don't.

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

I just hope that the Amazin's :-P stand firm on their offer of 70 million.

Yeah, that will interesting to see. I can see Boras settling for trying to work maybe another $6-10 million out of them just so his client gets a bigger deal than Oswalt, but I kinda hope the Mets don't even move that much ^_~

Remember that their team doctor is the one who operated on him.

Ugh, no. I had forgotten that :( Well. Maybe it's less that they don't think he'll recover AT ALL so much as they don't think he'll be major league ready soon enough to really help them next year, so why go after him at all. Yes. I'm sure that's it >.>