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Movie Parody Monday

It has come to my attention that I have been failing at blogging lately. I wish I could say it was because I got a life. Sadly, no such luck, I just happen to not be chained to my computer as much. I can't really think of anything good to rant about, but I'm thinking something Harry Potter related might appear again soon, since I'm going to be re-reading book 7, so stay posted. Even though monday is almost over, and this isnt a music video...I'm posting this sort of in keeping with music video monday. Except this is more like movie parody monday. Enjoy!

also this post is dedicated to Jennifer Nix, Anne Mims, and Katie Heins. Probably my only readers. Love ya'll

Parking Police & Fashion Faux Pas - a day at the Galleria

Today my sister and I went to the galleria to run some errands. Now, I've gotten to the point where shopping just for the sake of shopping drives me crazy (probably in part because I'm broke). One would think that on a Sunday the mall might not be as crowded. One would also be WRONG. So, after cruising the parking garage, we finally find a spot. However, we had to go by several empty spots. Why? Because, for some reason, people with tiny cars think that if their car is a foot and a half into the other spot, someone can still park there. FALSE. If, for example, you drive a TOYOTA SOLARA, you might want to go back to remedial parking school. It is just so rude to park badly. Then, we passed at least 3 mercedes parked the same way, because heaven forbid someone park their chevy or ford within four feet of you. watch out, the ordinary might rub off.

After resisting the urge to decorate a few cars with the end of my key, we enter the mall. Holy Cow. Apparently no one informed me that today was "Bring your entire extended family/village/apartment complex to the mall day." Not only did every person have an entire entourage of people, but everyone also decided to walk as s l o w l y as possible. I realize Houston weather sucks, but please, for my sanity, find somewhere else to walk your 7 hooligan children. If they had moving sidewalks in malls, I would be ALL over that. It also terrifies me to realize that some of these people leave the mall and get behind the wheel of a vehicle. I feel like I'm playing cuberunner or something, some of these people seriously need turn signals attached permanently to their heads. And then, when someone who is staring at their feet nearly knocks you into the skating rink, they always glare at you like it's your fault. If you can't walk and breathe at the same time without running into someone, you MIGHT have a problem.

The Houston Galleria is also a great place to observe all walks of life. And, as such, fashion faux pas are EVERYWHERE. I realize we can now wear white without the fashion police doing whatever it is they do, but that does not give one the license to wear white see through sweatpants that are at least 4 sizes too small. I know way more about that woman than I ever wanted. Just a general rule of thumb, if it feels like it's cutting off circulation, it's too small.

if you're not a) Britney Spears b) a superhero or c) an "exotic dancer," you have NO excuse to wear clothes this tight. Please, keep an entire generation from gouging their eyes out with pencils.

In addition to sprayed on sweats, I actually saw a girl wearing those sandal boots. Hers looked less like she made them from trash, but I still just don't get it.

Jean shorts. Granted, it's summer, the time to show off your legs and hopefully your tan. However, if your butt is hanging out of the bottom of your shorts...they MIGHT be too short. I've seen swimsuit bottoms that cover more.

Sometimes less is more, sometimes more is more. with clothes, I tend to go with more is more. More is definitely less likely to make me vomit.

so cover up, try to bring only your closest 8 friends, and learn how to park. Do this, and you might survive the galleria.

HCC: the End of an Era

Today marked my final day in the hallowed halls of HCC. What will I miss, you ask? Is it rising every morning at 7:30 am? or is it the 4 hours of pure knowledge being poured into my soul? Actually...it's neither. I'll miss learning pigeon english from Dr. Chukwu and his ear splitting sound effects. But, somehow, I will find a way to amuse myself from the hours of 8 am -12. I might even get to stay up past 12 on week nights! The thing about HCC Northwest Campus is that the science wing is its own world of knowledge. We have the bookstore, Murphy's Deli, and...that's basically it. So, unfortunately, only the elite attend the Science Wing and the more interesting mass of humanity never crosses my path. I know one thing I will definitely not miss are the numerous new dings and dents my car has acquired. Maybe HCC should invest in a driving school...or valet parking. My car may be used and a toyota, but that does NOT mean you can just back into it and drive off. If you're out there, car damager, just know, karma is a biatch.

So farewell, HCC, you imparted many things to me...like that I spend too much time on facebook and if bored enough I will create a blog. Without you, I would not have watched nearly as many World Cup matches, nor would I have learned all sorts of fun facts about palm wine and that mangoes taste better in Africa. the lessons I have learned will stay with me for years to come, if you have the opportunity to attend this intriguing institute of enlightenment...don't.

What the Friday? II

So I was trying to sort of have a theme for fridays (shameless copying) and it actually is going to work out because all I have to say is WHAT THE FRIDAY IS WITH ALL THIS RAIN!? I do not approve of the monsoon that has been adding to the overall suckiness that is the city of Houston. Basically I have a problem with this whole hurricane vs. tropical storm business. I realize there's an intense atmospheric scientific explanation, but I really don't care. I feel like they call it a tropical storm because they don't want to scare anyone, and then as soon as New Orleans goes under water again they call it a hurricane...oh wait, about one bucketful of water would sink the Big Easy. Secondly, I am getting tired of all of these dull hurricane names. Alex? really? I think they should spice it up. Why not Alejandro? Oh, right because then we would be wondering Alejandro, Roberto, Fernando? WHICH ONE IS IT? (yes, lady gaga reference). So, in conclusion, rain is dumb, hurricanes/tropical storms need to just pick a team, and the people that name hurricanes should get a little more creative. Also, there's all these hurricane trackers on google. which might end up being the only remaining source of entertainment left if this rain keeps going.

Secondly, because I am self-absorbed enough to start writing a blog and have been bored enough to remember that I like being arty, here are some things I've done the past few weeks.

1. Love You Til The End: The Pogues

2. Storm: Lifehouse

These are just some paintings I did of random things and then some song lyrics I really like. If you like them and are interested in something similar, I am in serious need of some cash and would love to paint something for between $10-$15 depending on what size. Yup, shameless salesmanship. They're just on matboard too which is really light and would be super easy to hang, especially in a dorm room! anyway, hopefully this rain will let up. Don't let it put a damper on your 4th of july and please, for the sake of my sanity, NO RAINDANCES.