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Tuesday, 26 February 2008
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Sleep Through The Static
By Jack Johnson
see relatedPrius Love
Yesterday I drove a black, 2008 Toyota Prius.....and fell in love. If you ever are bored and need something amazing to do, go test drive one.
The thing has a computer screen in the middle of the dash that gives you "stats" on your car such as how the battery consumption is doing, whether the battery is charging, among other things. The wheels on the main animation turn when you're driving and the screen is also touch screen. There are different buttons you can push to view audio-the current music playing-including the track listing and the cd and artist titles if available on the cd. You can also contol what you're listening to on the steering wheel.There is also a "climate" screen where you can select the temperature you want running in your car and also the flow you want the heat/air conditioning to run at; low to high.
And if you love stats, I believe you can even print the statistics of how your car is running in concerns to gas consumption and energy of the battery and I think even the average miles-per-gallon, but I'm not completely sure.
The ride is amazingly smooth for the size of the car and the environment is nice and quiet compared to the Honda Civic Hybrid, which I also test drove. You also have a good amount of room and so do your passengers, even in the back seat!
I want one so bad, but at $500/month with no down payment, it will be awhile. It is fun to dream however, and oh how I dream and dream of one. They may not be the prettiest car on earth, but the "personality" of the car trumps any downfall in aesthetic quality. The dealer said they are selling 25-30 a month; almost a car a day! That's not much to say for individuality in your car selection if you did have one, but the lack of individualism would be well worth it.
Someday......
Monday, 18 February 2008
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Two Times Too Many...[advice needed]
I'm thinking about dropping out of school again....
I just have such a hard time relating with this Technical College. It's lectures are so empty and to the point. Hence, why it's a technical college, I know. But for me, learning is more than this and I think a four year college would have more to offer that I could take from, in regards to life.
First, I was in nursing. I was so miserable there, that I dropped it in search of greener pastures. Then, a few months later, I started the Computer Support Specialist program which was really fun at first, being a new subject and all, but then plateaued to a steady state that kind of bores me. I mean, we're learning how to change font in Word for gosh sakes!
I need a challenge. I tried twice at this college, and feel that it was two times too many.
In high school I pulled a practical 4.0 and had challenge after challenge from 6 classes a day, but this? This feels like swiss cheese; too many holes.
I just hope that my future employers won't hold it against me that I dropped out of two programs. I know it doesn't look good, and I feel lazy doing it, but I just can't hold an interest.
Can anyone back me on this? Any experiences you could offer; or advice? -
More than Roses
For Valentine's day, Alex got me roses. He walked up the half stairs, winter cap on his head,with vivid, bright red roses. I was doing the dishes and took time to wipe my hands on the "Alice" apron I had on and I just walked up and hugged him tight and that's when I noticed the smell of them. Oh! They smelled good! Like a fresh summer bouquet; I could just hear the bee's a buzzing. He's so sweet. I'm lucky to have found him at such a young age. When he picks me up to go out, he looks at me like he's just learned to love me; and we've been together for five years. It's beautiful, really. Like once in a lifetime. I have found more than just roses.....
Sunday, 10 February 2008
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Currently Listening
In Rainbows
By Radiohead
see relatedInspir. Bit
How do you walk your path? I hope it’s not in the shadow of others. Shakespeare is quoted as saying, “God has given you one face, and you make yourself another.” Don’t be that person. I’ve chose not to. I’ve learned to live, love, and laugh on my own accord and I’d hope you’d do the same. Don’t get the same coat; get the one your mom says is ugly. Don’t fall in love with the guy society is in love with; love the one your heart says, “Yes, he’s it!” to. I think we fall into patterns and routine and following the crowd because it’s easy. People approve, there is no resistance to your decisions, and you get a “go-ahead-nod” when you’re not challenging the norm. But I tell you-I urge you! to fly your own colors! You are the only one responsible for your happiness! And I feel, in the end, that this always will be what people find works.
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
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Currently Listening
Person Pitch
By Panda Bear
see relatedThis 'n' That
...Since school started I've learned to enjoy being alone more. I used to feel so lost when I was left without someone to go along on the "errand adventure," but now, surprisingly, I realize going alone can be somewhat more productive. I think better without the distractions of a companion, and I have time to listen to music on my oh-so-lovely Bose headphones. I'm also freed up to do homework or whatever, and when I go out to eat at lunch hour, food has a whole new meaning when it's all I've got for company.
Tomato/cucumber salad at Noodles & Co. was so colorful and vivid. I was just excited to eat it!
Ever since becoming a vegetarian, I love food a whole lot more. Veggies and fruit are so colorful and juicy; it's like happiness to eat. Not to mention how much I love pasta. I had such a craving for mac 'n' cheese from Noodles today that it was such a relief to satisfy that craving, mmmmmmmm. Wow, I sound gluttonous! Just an appreciation of the food I was blessed to have, I guess. My mom says she thinks I lost some weight as well. I can't tell, but maybe. Nevertheless, coffee and veggies have become a main staple, and, well, that's not so bad.....I'm feeling pretty darn good.
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