Responsibility is shooting me in my broken foot

I come upstairs to get started on homework. Because I'm responsible like that. Too bad my technology isn't on the same page as I am. My hard drive won't ready any of its files. NONE. The only way to do the work is to open up the video files on the hard drive. ...the hard drive that won't open anything. See the issue? I emailed my professors and the members of my group hoping someone else has their hard drive to lend me. So much for being an overachiever and getting things done early.

Plus...I may or may not have broken my foot. okay...it's not broken...but it hurts like hell and I can't walk much less run on it so it might as well be broken. I went out for a run this morning and 2 miles in Bart had to come save me. I was limping my way down 3200 West (and NO ONE stopped by the way. I was clearly in pain and NO ONE stopped. You suck residents of South Jordan) and luckily Bart was home to come get me. I've been icing it and limping on it all day. Who knows what happened...maybe it heard Bart and I talking about running a full Marathon and got mad at me. Low blow foot...low blow.

I am also taking offers for anyone who wants to come decorate my beautiful new house for me because I'm not crafty and have no idea where to start. 

Pray

Let women pray in church

This is the latest goal for a group of members....(at least I THINK they're members) of the LDS church. I was annoyed at Wear Pants to Church Day but I kept quiet about it. Now after reading a press release about it I can't shut up anymore..

if you (or your friends) have left the church because they feel they are unequal then guess what, that's YOUR problem. not the church. what makes you think that since your feelings are hurt the church is going to change everything? if you understood the LDS religion then you would understand that leaders of the church aren't their own boss. God is. Whatever they do and say in the name of the Church is in the name of the God they worship. don't flatter yourselves into thinking you can change the mind of a higher power because you're butt hurt about being a woman. if you understood the gospel you would understand how valuable and special women are seen in the church. we're actually a pretty big deal to the gospel, even if we've never prayed in General Conference. I'm all for equal rights but seriously? GET OVER IT. I'm sorry you weren't born with a penis, but that doesn't mean you're picked on, and in my opinion, drawing attention to things like this is what creates the inequality. Women are equal to men, that doesn't mean they have to be the SAME as men.

and by the way, it's not just the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints that has different gender roles. THE WORLD has gender roles. Gender Roles isn't interchangeable with Gender Inequality. the sooner women stop bitching about EVERYTHING the sooner people will start treating women the same as men. be PROUD of being different. be PROUD of being a woman.

sincerely,
a woman who is proud to not have a penis and doesn't expect to ever be treated like she does.

once you pop the fun don't stop

so back in September I went to the dentist, and since then it's been like a Pringle commercial, the fun just hasn't stopped!

I went back today for the 7th time and guess what? i have to go back tomorrow! 8 times in less than 4 months.

it's funny really. right? this is funny? i'm going to laugh and "fake it 'till I make it" at this point because honestly I don't know what else to do.


...except maybe never go back to the dentist....

Stupid Dog

It's a good thing this whole "time of the month" thing only comes around once a month, because I have eaten like 34899 calories this week. 

Also I hate our apartment, the guy upstairs and his stupid stupid dog.

Faith doesn't apply to dentists.

Faith is like a little seed.

This is what Bart told me after I came home from the dentist.

Confused? Me too.

You may or may not know that I have been having a tooth issue this month, and today I had to go in for the third time. I originally went in for a horrible toothache. He took x-rays. Drilled a little...and sent me on my way. Needless to say I was back in his chair the next business day. The second visit he looked around again, drilled some more....and sent me on my way. Since that second visit my tooth has been sore, but not painful, so I was just hoping it would go away completely....which of course didn't happen because this is me we are talking about and i have the worst luck with doctors/dentists.

So this morning in the middle of going through my show, my face starts to go numb. I look in the mirror and my left side is nice and chubby. I felt my gums and yes, a huge bump across my back teeth/gums. No more denial for Meggy....time to call the dentist.

So I go in today and after an hour of waiting ( not happy about that BTDubs) he takes another X-ray...drills a little more and SENDS ME ON MY WAY. are you freaking kidding me? Obviously this drilling thing isn't working pal so how about a new approach? I wasn't going out without a fight though so I stayed in the chair and drilled him (haha...get it? didn't even plan that) with questions.

"If you think my tooth is just still healing from the "trauma", why is my face now going numb?" 

"Well I guess I'll prescribe you an antibiotic for that" 

(Yeah, that's what I thought)

"Does it look like a root canal?"

 "Not yet" 

NOT YET?? Well freak, let's just wait another week so I can be in MORE pain and miss MORE work because it isn't a root canal YET. 

"So the swelling is just going to go away?"

"Well here is some medicine-like mouth wash you can use, and you need to take a decongestant because your sinuses suck. if this doesn't work you can come back in and we will get more evasive." 

(What does that even mean anyway My sinuses suck? Loving that diagnosis.)

Are you starting to understand why I hate all doctors? I go in to get my wrist/arm checked and they say it's carpel tunnel....even though it's not even affecting the right fingers. I go into the dentist THREE TIMES and he does the SAME THING each time and sends me on my way! So here I am, with a face still swollen and a tooth still sore with two new pills to take and some gross mouth wash.

$50 says I am back to the dentist next week.

Sincerely, My Middle Finger

Dear Drivers,

please:

SLOW DOWN AROUND CURVES

LOOK BOTH WAYS WHEN TURNING LEFT

ACCELERATE WHEN YOU MERGE 

and...

STOP AT A RED LIGHT

Sincerely,

The girl who almost got hit not once, not twice, but FOUR times today.

On The Sidelines

As some of you already know, Bart ran his 1/2 Marathon yesterday LIKE A BOSS. We had to wake up at 4 a.m. ( but seriously, will I EVER be able to sleep in on Saturday???) and trek on over to Big Cottonwood Canyon. I got home from dropping him off around 6ish and knowing I had to be back at 7:30 I thought "hey, why don't you go to the gym and get it over with and wash your freakin hair because it's been a solid week since that has happened..."

I don't know why I feel so ambitious in the mornings, but I most certainly did NOT get to the gym, or wash my hair. I ended up going right back to bed and hating my hubby when my alarm went off an hour later (and by hate I mean love....).

so with 5-day-old hair I went and cheered him on with his family and mine!

It was awesome to see him sprint to the finish line with his friend and accomplish his goal! I think we are both equally happy about training for this race to be over. 

How sexy is he? All I have to say is I don't mind walking behind him....just sayin.

Also, there is the dog that lives downstairs and all I have to say is SHUT THE HELL UP. I freaking hate dogs, and by dogs I mean dog owners....if your dog is locked up in a cage while you're gone and cries the.entire.time. then maybe you shouldn't have a dog! Seriously, why are people so selfish? As much as I hate dogs and want to punch a baby every time I have to sit here and listen to it whine, I still feel bad for it. If you don't have the space, the time, or the desire to take care of your animal, then you shouldn't have one!!!

on a happier note ( I know. me? happy? on my blog? when!?!?) I got a 9 out of 10 on my stupid Mass Comm Law quiz! Boosh. Take that stupid 4 credit class from hell. I must admit I actually learned something on Wednesday so maybe things are looking up? i will most certainly keep you posted. 

oh, and NBD but I am making Chicken Cordon Bleu for dinner tonight. That's right, a meal with a fancy name. Go Me!

Having my Hubby Home

Well it's Bart's official first day of Summer and I think things are going to be just peachy having him around. Usually in the mornings I'm alone when I get ready since Bart has already left for the day. This morning though we woke up, went to the gym, and then he was still home...making me breakfast...and packing me a lunch! I even got a good bye kiss walking out the door to work. How lucky am I? I'm thinkin I could get used to this. Another bonus is he actually got to see me ready for the day, instead of 8 hours later when my hair is flat and I'm covered in hair.

Moving on...remember those good old days of my blog when I would bitch about everything all the time? And people thought it was pretty funny? Joy was created out of my pain and misery? Well I realize I have been lacking in that department which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but lets be honest, it was still pretty fun to write  on my end, and read on yours. While I am no longer that super bitter person who hated every stupid person, I still feel like venting tonight. I am a little out of practice so it may or may not be funny...probably closer to the may not...

So can I just say I really really really hate when one lane is closed on a two lane road? Mostly because people are idiots and DON'T MERGE. I was getting so pissed today watching all of these cars pass us when the lane was clearly ending. Finally I just went in the middle of the other lane to stop everyone. That's right, me and my barbie car took action people. My middle finger came to visit once or twice as people drove around me, and I'm probably lucky I didn't get shot or something. I was a little scared because one of those big cars could have crushed me like a bug, but luckily that didn't happen either. So please, if your lane is ending, just merge over...and if you have a big vehicle feel free to block everyone else from getting ahead of you.

In conclusion, Bart is going to lose our bet. For those of you who don't know the details, last Wednesday Bart and I started a bet where he had to go without pop and I have to go without candy. If Bart caves first I get $50 to spend on whatever I want (aka clothes) and if I cave first I have to do the dishes for 3 weeks. Well last night Bart and I had an hour long debate about letting him cheat or not...a "guilt free pepsi" is what he is now calling it. We were even bargaining...I would have some candy so he wouldn't have to say he lost, but I still get my money and don't have to do the dishes. Pretty sweet right? Well it didn't work. but all is well because he pretty much has the shakes without his Pepsi...it's only a matter of time...

I hate dogs.

we may or may not have a problem on our hands.

I hear a dog....whining slash barking in the apartment underneath us.

I hate dogs. Why do people think it's a good idea to have a dog in an apartment? It's mean and annoying. The dog needs some freakin space and if you're not going to be home to take care of this dog then MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE ONE. seriously people. Just because you love your dog doesn't mean anyone else does. It's like when parents think their kid is just being cute laughing in a movie when everyone else wishes that child was smothered...ya...it's kind of like that. Am I being unrealistic? Is it strange for me to expect your effing dog to shut the hell up? Hearing this stupid think makes me so angry! I'm pissed and upset so i'm going to leave the room and turn up my music really high so I don't go down there and kill someone.

xoxo

Love-Suckers

"So how long have you been married?"


"one year"


"Oh, so you guys still love each other then."



WTF?

I had this conversation with someone the other day and unfortunately this wasn't the first time. Why are people so depressing about love? I'm sorry your love life sucks but stop being stupid about mine! I told Bart I didn't want to be that future couple who doesn't really like each other. Call me a crazy newlywed but I don't think that is how a marriage has to be.

In my mind it takes two to make a bad/depressing/non-loving marriage just like it takes two to make a fun/happy/loving one.

bad ideas

woke up at 3:30 a.m.
dozed until about 4:20 when I started to fall asleep and have a dream i was going to be in an earth quake (my bed was shaking and everything. yeah, i'm losing my mind.)  i knew i was going into a dream so i attempted to wake myself up and almost fell right out of bed.

bad idea.

been awake since and still have an hour before I have to leave.

i cheated in my typing class in 8th grade with the numbers so i still can't find the right number without looking down. (bad idea.)

my hair is working today. FOR ONCE.

Corn Chex and banana slices = best.breakfast.ever. (good idea)

im going to need some caffeine today to put up with the stupid girl over at you know where. (good idea)

also, i did back extensions at the gym yesterday. that was ANOTHER bad idea.

really hot shower means warm body (good idea) but really dry skin (bad idea)


idea is such a weird looking word...

Thursday

I have worked 6 hours the past 4 days and may or may not be going a little crazy.

I even googled "cheap hobbies" this morning trying to figure out what I was going to do today. The lists were stupid. Luckily my dad called me and sensed the boredom in my voice. He invited me down to help him fix the car and he needed a hair cut. YAY something to do! I headed down and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I didn't really touch the car, just leaned on it enough to make my pants dirty so it LOOKED like I had helped. It was fun to just hang out and talk plus it killed time so this was a win-win for me.

Then I came home and cleaned my house to the tunes of SHeDAISY
 again.

I don't think this place has ever looked so good. The past few days I have organized every inch of the house -getting rid of plenty. Today I busted out the broom and cleaning supplies and scrubbed my bathroom (even the floor). I then proceeded to vacuum. this was no ordinary vacuum day either. I pulled out all the furniture in our front room and dining area and vacuumed everything. i may or may not have used the little hose thingy. I even attempted to make sure all my lines were straight in the carpet-because that's how much extra time i had today to vacuum. I did all the usual cleaning as well which usually consists of picking up shoes and folding the blankets and doing the dishes. I also do lots of laundry. Not really because it HAS to be done, but because it takes a few hours which is always promising.

I even re-potted my plant yesterday. It's getting so big it can now go on the floor! I have had this thing since I moved out and it was such a little guy back then. Bart hates my plants (because he has no soul) but I'm afraid this one isn't going anywhere. Anyway, now here I am with still an hour before Bart gets home (and then a few more hours while he takes his daily old-man nap). I even made myself a smoothie people. I mean, what's next? Cooking Dinner?? Let's not get too crazy.

I now have a new respect for those crazy rich housewives who are always killing people or sleeping with them (or both) I mean there's just nothing else to do after a while! I'm sure my next post is going to be about how crazy life is and how i wish I had a day off but as of now I'm actually looking forward to working the next 4 days (sorta)

Also, new people moved upstairs so I will let you know how that goes. Bart and I decided we were going to be nice this time around and go up and introduce ourselves. I mostly want to go up so I can be a creeper and make sure they don't have anything annoying like a dog...or a child.

PC-MAC Showdown

No school for a whole week! (which only equals 2 days for me but still, it's a big deal)
I also didn't tell work I have no school (Caitlin, don't tell on me) so I have Tuesday and Thursday all to myself. And by that I mean I have to do a complete project for my convergence class because I lost ALL my footage.
-note to self, do NOT plug in camera to PC when doing all your work on a MAC-
why can't these two just get along? Because their constant fighting screws me over big time. So while everyone else is gallivanting off I will be up on campus doing my project. gross.

I was a total beast in my classes today, because I really need a vacation. Spring Break seems to come at the perfect time! Even though I won't be going anywhere next week, Bart and I are planning on going on an adventure during HIS Spring Break which is April 1-7 so get ready for those plans (which aren't made yet).  I sat outside on campus in the sun today for a few hours because I had time to spare and I was NOT going to spend in on a computer. It was incredible feeling that sun on my face, I think I even got a little sun burned! What a fabulous feeling, I can't wait for spring, the sun always makes me a happy happy girl.

I talked to an adviser today and if all goes according to plan I will graduate in DECEMBER! I can't contain my excitement. I thought maybe I will just take an easy load for two semesters and graduate in May, and then I came to my senses and thought screw that, I will just finish in December.

 9 months, I can make it 9 months....right?

Teaching Moments

you know those days when you have a ton to do but it ends up being a completely unproductive day and not really because you did anything wrong?

yeah. that's my day today. For the past 3.5 hours I have been wallowing in the LNCO building going from computer lab to getting a juice in the building across the yard to chair in lobby and back to computer lab. I am in the middle of a project where I need to record my narration for my audio story but the information I need has yet to be answered by my person. my person also bailed out on an interview later tonight which means I am meeting with him tomorrow and am going to have to finish my project then.

so why 3.5 hours? Well because my video production class (which is 329874 times better than the class I took at USU. really old guy who is bitter about the changing technology world verses young guy who is submersed in that change, which would you prefer? ) Anyway, we are also in the middle of a project but my group and I didn't really need any class time so....class went by pretty quick today. Luckily for me, this one professor was able to help me with a little problem I have been having with my audio project for my other class. He saved the day.

so moral of this story?

I woke up early today for no reason

I brought all my recording shiz for no reason

I drove to school today and paid for parking to carry said equipment for no reason

I had nothing to do for 4 out of the 6 hours I have been on campus

My to-do list is still really long

Luckily I have the WHOLE day off tomorrow to do all of these things

I may or may not treat myself to a pedicure.

p.s. I FINALLY learned how to spell volunteer. No joke, I could never spell it before last night's "Teaching Moment with Bart"

hmm...maybe I will create a blog post series about that too.....

all dogs can go to hell

so our neighbors upstairs have a dog.

as most of you should know, I hate dogs.

this said dog, (who I hate not only because it's a dog, but a dog who barks) is goin down.

the precious puppy was barking all night last night starting at 10 pm then 12 am then 2 am and by then my hatred for this dog was more than my hatred for any other dog.

so the good news? why is this dog goin down? because I reported it to the apartment manager and she said that if it doesn't shut its pie hole by the weekend that pooch is outta here!

so even though I am trying to write 23048 pages for finals and the dog is barking away i'm not upset, because it's only a matter of time before that puppy is bye-bye. *evil grin*