the everyday adventures of sabrina

missives from the great beyond (2010-01-21)

21 January 2010 at 21:18 sabrina Comments off

Off to school, to have a committee meeting! And correct my absurdly ambitious schedule plan. #
@StevenGlassman You and @writchrd are the only ones who did catch it, apparently. :) in reply to StevenGlassman #
@smokes70 Just now! in reply to smokes70 #
All your verifone are belong to broken cabs. http://twitpic.com/z3kmx #
My world-view is shattered by the number of people who fail to pick up on Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy references. *Shattered,* people. #
@mizmoose Seriously, though. It was HHGttG. Duuuuuude. :) in reply to mizmoose #
@mizmoose Your pop cultural reference-fu disappoints me! in reply to mizmoose #
Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to install Windows packages for you. Call that job satisfaction, ’cause I don’t. #
Thursday! Only a week til VEGAS, @seanware, @smokes70, @lizg640! Eeeeeeeeee! #

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20 January 2010 at 21:18 sabrina Comments off

I had an emotional epiphany on my break! Ha. #
When it comes to any forecast involving the words “ice pellets,” I think my dissatisfaction is pretty well guaranteed. #
What? http://digg.com/d31GAvR Noooo, Apple, Bing *sucks*! Don’t make me jailbreak or whatever just to keep a functioning search tool. #
@chowbok Have you tried duct taping it in place? Perhaps a big sign in 36 point type? in reply to chowbok #
Uno’s is bankrupt. Ha, ha. http://is.gd/6FSy2 (I’ve been bitter ever since they went to being a stupid, plastic chain.) #
I need a flask so I can bring in some of the Scotch @lorenzodeleon bought me, for him to try. #
Indeed. RT @ESPNChicago Carlton Fisk rips Mark McGwire, calls his defense of his home run totals ‘a crock’ http://bit.ly/7JwzZt #
Just get through one more day, then new Burn Notice tomorrow and it’s only a week til VEGAS! #
Quit being failwhaley! #
@mgfarrelly Indeed. in reply to mgfarrelly #
Multitasking: doing your reading while soaking in a bath full of Epsom salts. #

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19 January 2010 at 21:18 sabrina Comments off

@hubbit This is why I deserve a sticker on my calendar every day I go! Stickers make the pain fade faster. Truefax. :) in reply to hubbit #
Dammit. All that and I still have homework. Can’t I get time off for good behavior? #
@hubbit This, http://is.gd/6DdOP without the toe-hold INSANITY. in reply to hubbit #
Ow. *whimper* Niqui no likey one-armed planks. #
No wanna go to the gym in 37 minutes for weight training. … What does not kill me, just makes me write snarky tweets about it. #
BOOM! RT @redeyechicago Drink it, chug it, sniff it, critique it – but whatever you do – don’t microwave it! http://bit.ly/5ZqRqa #
@Ipstenu He and RTD would have epic fights arguing over who got to kill off which characters first. in reply to Ipstenu #
@Ipstenu Christ, it’s doomed. in reply to Ipstenu #
Wow, this Taylor Swift song “Love Story” has all the charm of cardboard, and the repeat listening appeal of public radio pledge drive pleas. #
Eeee! #Glee music on @Radio1 to start my day! #
@EXAMPLEyoutwit Any idea if US iTunes will get your tunes any time soon? Am dying over here! in reply to EXAMPLEyoutwit #
Frustrated and giving srs thought to switching back to new Quicken from iBank, tho Intuit-incompetence related ire does give me pause. #

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18 January 2010 at 21:18 sabrina Comments off

Monday. Hmm. #
And also, who fucking cares about Avatar winning. Y’all, it is Dances With Pocahontas. #
Love. http://is.gd/6uhsf Ricky Gervais was such an absolutely brilliant host, of course he’ll never be asked back. #

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17 January 2010 at 21:18 sabrina Comments off

@Suntimes Love him! He’ll never be asked back, though. in reply to Suntimes #
@smokes70 YOU TAKE THAT BACK. in reply to smokes70 #
Am I the only one who loved Juliana Margulies’ dress? I thought she looked fantastic! #
@sweatshopoflove I was just wondering about that! But who wouldn’t want to date a Mac? in reply to sweatshopoflove #
Where we’re liveblogging the GGs: http://beta.erinyes.org/2010/01/17/live-blogging-2010-golden-globe-awards/ #
Liveblogging the Golden Globes with @smokes70, @lizg640, Mr. and Mrs. @seanware. And drinking tasty Scotch. Nice. #
Dear server: The deal is this. You crap out, I reboot you, you get better. Stop still being broken, you jerk. </3, –s. #
Ow. Doing weight training exercises to muscle failure is hard work. #
Sent thesis topic to prof. Think I’m mostly going to work with effects on air quality. Everyone loves smog-free air, right? Right. #
Have 17 articles to read through, and settle on a proper thesis topic. Good start. #
Re: homework, I do feel good ATM: 5 of 9 ppl supposed to post things by Thurs *still* have not posted. I am totally on time, relative! #
In between writing up citations, staring at these shoes: http://is.gd/6skLM Want! #
Starting to dive into research for term paper for urban growth class. Looking at how transport options can affect oil dependency. Whee! #
Got knocked out in 6th place of poker tourney! But @smokes70 finished second! #

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