...a spade.
Yesterday I found myself stuck on a country road as a slow-moving train crossed my path. By slow-moving, I mean that a turtle would have had a good chance of beating it in a race, and at one point the train actually stopped on the tracks -- still blocking the way to my destination. That's the point when I surrendered my desire for traveling efficiently and went another way home.
As I impatiently waited for the iron beast to pass through, I had a front-row view of its cars, and its slow speed allowed me to see and to appreciate the graffiti decorating them. Other than the typical give-that-kid-an-art-scholarship-and-get-him-off-the-streets designs, a hilarious inscription of "a-choo-chooo!" and the declarations of love for someone's mother (Look mom, I got you a train!), there was one that particularly caught my eye:
"J Street Criminals"
If you're going to vandalize, calling yourself what you are (a criminal) is the most honest thing way to express yourself to the world.
Two points for honesty, no points for respectability. Though, I suppose that was your intention.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Why not...
...have a little question-and-answer time?
1. Who knows a secret or two about you? Who doesn't? Gina might know the most.
2. Four words to explain why you last threw up? I had the flu?
3. Have you ever burned yourself? Ha. Haha. Yeah, a few billion times. If you ever look at the inside of my left arm, you'll see a faded triangle-shaped scar. It's from an iron. I was under a year old. It set the tone for a klutzy life.
4. Who is your hero? Anyone who lives their life with passion, grace, and joy.
5. Would you ever want to be a supermodel? For the clothes and the exposure to the (sometimes nasty, I know) inside world of fashion? Definitely.
6. When is your next party? Hm...I don't know? I'm going to Galveston this weekend, but that's hardly unusual enough to justify a party.
7. Do you know what you will wear tomorrow? I can't even guarantee that I'll be wearing the same thing all day today, let alone tomorrow. Next question.
8. Have you ever accidentally eaten an insect? I sincerely believe I swallowed a bug last night. A little one.
9. Do you talk baby talk? No. Baby talk kind of irritates me. By kind of, I mean if you do it I may want to yank out your tongue.
10. Would you ever work in a retirement home? Retirement home or nursing home? They're a little different. The former could be amazing. I'm not quite cut out for the latter.
11. Are you ever purposely irritating?Absolutely. But it's usually in response to someone else irritating me.
12. If you could fly, where would you go first? Ireland. I'd kiss the Blarney stone. It's got to be a lot easier if you can fly.
13. Do you prefer boats or planes? Is there a reason I'd need to choose one? The biggest boat I've been on is a pontoon.
14. One best friend or 10 acquaintances? One best friend. Hands down.
15. Favorite food? Um...chocolate? Or animal crackers. Neither of which should I be eating.
16. Do you believe that your first love never dies? Do we mean in a literal sense? That's a little strange. But in any case, love never dies. Whether first or last or 100,000th. If you love someone (TRULY love them, not just the butterflies), you will always love them. Your love may change and diminish, but it's not like it just goes away.
17. What upcoming event are you waiting and ready for? Ready for? Ha. But I'm going to Austin next week, and I'm excited. It's for a conference. And for pub trivia. We've got to do better than last time.
18. Do you get your nails done? I did once. It was a little strange. I usually keep them nude and short.
19. What was the last thing you ordered at McDonald’s? Iced mocha and a small fry. <-- Probably one reason #5 will never happen.
20. Are you an emotional person? Oh, Lord, yes. More emotional now than ever before in my life. It's wonderfully freeing, though I'd like to shut it off at times.
21. When did your last relationship end? One year, two months ago today.
22. Favorite place to be? In the arms of someone I love.
23. How do you feel about your hair? Depends on the day. I love the color. Sometimes I'm glad it's straight. Today it's being weird and difficult and annoying.
24. Do you sleep with a fan on? When it's hot, yes.
25. Did you sleep in past noon today? I don't think I've slept past noon in my entire life.
26. Are you sarcastic? No, not at all.
27. Did you have a good birthday this year? I had an excellent birthday. 3rd annual laser tag/pizza/game night!!
28. What is your favorite kind of weather? When it rains and then the sun comes out, and everything is bright and clean and cool.
29. Have you ever cried during a movie? Oh, yes. Not usually when people are around. Enchanted (the quirky fairy-tale-turned-real-life movie) makes me sob.
30. Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with? Maggie and Luke, in the hot tub. Maggie asked me why I left the United Methodist church.
31. Who was the last person you cried in front of? In person, Gina. See question 21. If over the phone counts, then my mom. I was miserably homesick about a month after I moved.
32. Do you like your name? I love it. No offense to my daddy, but I'm not a big fan of the last third. But Carolyn Jo I am, and Carolyn Jo I always will be!
1. Who knows a secret or two about you? Who doesn't? Gina might know the most.
2. Four words to explain why you last threw up? I had the flu?
3. Have you ever burned yourself? Ha. Haha. Yeah, a few billion times. If you ever look at the inside of my left arm, you'll see a faded triangle-shaped scar. It's from an iron. I was under a year old. It set the tone for a klutzy life.
4. Who is your hero? Anyone who lives their life with passion, grace, and joy.
5. Would you ever want to be a supermodel? For the clothes and the exposure to the (sometimes nasty, I know) inside world of fashion? Definitely.
6. When is your next party? Hm...I don't know? I'm going to Galveston this weekend, but that's hardly unusual enough to justify a party.
7. Do you know what you will wear tomorrow? I can't even guarantee that I'll be wearing the same thing all day today, let alone tomorrow. Next question.
8. Have you ever accidentally eaten an insect? I sincerely believe I swallowed a bug last night. A little one.
9. Do you talk baby talk? No. Baby talk kind of irritates me. By kind of, I mean if you do it I may want to yank out your tongue.
10. Would you ever work in a retirement home? Retirement home or nursing home? They're a little different. The former could be amazing. I'm not quite cut out for the latter.
11. Are you ever purposely irritating?Absolutely. But it's usually in response to someone else irritating me.
12. If you could fly, where would you go first? Ireland. I'd kiss the Blarney stone. It's got to be a lot easier if you can fly.
13. Do you prefer boats or planes? Is there a reason I'd need to choose one? The biggest boat I've been on is a pontoon.
14. One best friend or 10 acquaintances? One best friend. Hands down.
15. Favorite food? Um...chocolate? Or animal crackers. Neither of which should I be eating.
16. Do you believe that your first love never dies? Do we mean in a literal sense? That's a little strange. But in any case, love never dies. Whether first or last or 100,000th. If you love someone (TRULY love them, not just the butterflies), you will always love them. Your love may change and diminish, but it's not like it just goes away.
17. What upcoming event are you waiting and ready for? Ready for? Ha. But I'm going to Austin next week, and I'm excited. It's for a conference. And for pub trivia. We've got to do better than last time.
18. Do you get your nails done? I did once. It was a little strange. I usually keep them nude and short.
19. What was the last thing you ordered at McDonald’s? Iced mocha and a small fry. <-- Probably one reason #5 will never happen.
20. Are you an emotional person? Oh, Lord, yes. More emotional now than ever before in my life. It's wonderfully freeing, though I'd like to shut it off at times.
21. When did your last relationship end? One year, two months ago today.
22. Favorite place to be? In the arms of someone I love.
23. How do you feel about your hair? Depends on the day. I love the color. Sometimes I'm glad it's straight. Today it's being weird and difficult and annoying.
24. Do you sleep with a fan on? When it's hot, yes.
25. Did you sleep in past noon today? I don't think I've slept past noon in my entire life.
26. Are you sarcastic? No, not at all.
27. Did you have a good birthday this year? I had an excellent birthday. 3rd annual laser tag/pizza/game night!!
28. What is your favorite kind of weather? When it rains and then the sun comes out, and everything is bright and clean and cool.
29. Have you ever cried during a movie? Oh, yes. Not usually when people are around. Enchanted (the quirky fairy-tale-turned-real-life movie) makes me sob.
30. Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with? Maggie and Luke, in the hot tub. Maggie asked me why I left the United Methodist church.
31. Who was the last person you cried in front of? In person, Gina. See question 21. If over the phone counts, then my mom. I was miserably homesick about a month after I moved.
32. Do you like your name? I love it. No offense to my daddy, but I'm not a big fan of the last third. But Carolyn Jo I am, and Carolyn Jo I always will be!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Driving back from Galveston today...
...I stopped at a McDonald's for some sweet tea, and was told by the pleasant drive-through guy that I'm very beautiful.
I hadn't showered and the little bit of makeup I had put on that morning had melted off hours before in the Texas heat. He had no reason to say it -- I was just some girl passing through town.
But it made me smile inside. :)
I hadn't showered and the little bit of makeup I had put on that morning had melted off hours before in the Texas heat. He had no reason to say it -- I was just some girl passing through town.
But it made me smile inside. :)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
On another note...
...I don't want y'all to think I'm all fabulous and sticking to this amazingly changed way of eating. I munched on some cookie dough this evening. Haha.
A girl has needs, you know?
A girl has needs, you know?
Oh, by the way...
...I finished that dress on Saturday. I didn't even have to do anything Sunday morning besides chop off a few wayward strings. Then I wore it to church. Here it is, in all its glory:
I used a pattern, but I added the ruffles on the bodice. Just for kicks. Every girl needs a few ruffles in her life.
I used a pattern, but I added the ruffles on the bodice. Just for kicks. Every girl needs a few ruffles in her life.
Dear Skinny...
...Bitch authors,
I'm more than halfway through your book, and you have successfully disgusted me. Though I hate wasting food, the ham in my fridge is probably going into the trash, knowing a) what Miss Piggy went through to land on my plate and b) what the lovely stuff is probably doing to my body. Thank goodness there were only a couple of slices left.
For the next couple of weeks, I'm trying out the vegan lifestyle you recommend (sort of...I'll be in Galveston on Sunday and at the mercy of whatever is served at the Willie T center). Please, control yourself and don't take all the credit. I was already on this track long before I read your book. You just pushed me further over the edge than I ever expected to go.
I will tell you this: There are cookies in the kitchen at my office. I realize that I should listen to you (being skinny and all) and be absolutely repulsed at the idea of consuming those sugar-filled, artery-clogging, fat-depositing goodies. However, I am not. They look divine, and I hate you. Around three o'clock, when I am eating an orange and NOT a chocolate chip cookie, I will be snarling at you and muttering curse words under my breath.
Much love,
Carolyn
I'm more than halfway through your book, and you have successfully disgusted me. Though I hate wasting food, the ham in my fridge is probably going into the trash, knowing a) what Miss Piggy went through to land on my plate and b) what the lovely stuff is probably doing to my body. Thank goodness there were only a couple of slices left.
For the next couple of weeks, I'm trying out the vegan lifestyle you recommend (sort of...I'll be in Galveston on Sunday and at the mercy of whatever is served at the Willie T center). Please, control yourself and don't take all the credit. I was already on this track long before I read your book. You just pushed me further over the edge than I ever expected to go.
I will tell you this: There are cookies in the kitchen at my office. I realize that I should listen to you (being skinny and all) and be absolutely repulsed at the idea of consuming those sugar-filled, artery-clogging, fat-depositing goodies. However, I am not. They look divine, and I hate you. Around three o'clock, when I am eating an orange and NOT a chocolate chip cookie, I will be snarling at you and muttering curse words under my breath.
Much love,
Carolyn
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