:: Mindrella's Life ::

:: Friday, November 14, 2003 ::

GRRRRRRRR!!! This best describes my day today and I'm not even talking about being at work. Just going to and coming home. Actually, this was me driving home from work today:



Jim Benson

And this is putting it mildly. (Thanks Christine for reminding me of these cute little buggers.)

All I can figure out is people do not know how to drive. I mean, I'll be the first to admit, I'm not the best driver in the world but people you must remember that the rectangular pedal on the right hand side is the gas . . . you press on that and the car moves. Remember that and the fact that turn signals are our friend and I'll be happy. It seems I was forever behind a people who went at least 15 miles below the speed limit, would brake for no reason, or would brake because they were getting ready to turn and just didn't want to use their turn signal to let me know what the hell they're doing. I would NOT make a good commuter that's for sure. Whew! I've gotten that off my chest.

But I do love my new job. It's so cool and the firm and the people there have been really great so far. Although I must admit, it's hard being the "new girl." I mean I'm use to being the one everyone went to for answers and now I'm the one asking all the questions. But I did hear through the grapevine that everyone I've worked for so far has really liked me and one attorney even said something like "it's nice to have a floater that knows how to use her brain." Does the bunny dance of joy!



Anyway, here's my Friday Five.

1. Using one adjective, describe your current living space. Messy

2. Using two adjectives, describe your current employer. Fun, chaotic (gotta love law!)

3. Using three adjectives, describe your favorite hobby/pasttime. Fast, thrilling, painful (at times)

4. Using four adjectives, describe your typical day. Stressful, chaotic, laughing, frustration

5. Using five adjectives, describe your ideal life. Content, healthy, fun, passionate, simple.

:: Melinda 8:43 PM [+]

Well it seems to be the week for surveys. I visited Bernadette's blog and found a survey, and low-and-behold, not 20 minutes later someone had sent me the almost exact survey I just read on Bernadette's blog (plus or minus a couple of questions). I figured it was an omen so here it goes. Oh, another thing, it's really long so if you don't want to read it, I'll understand.

1. List 4 Bad Habits You Have:

a. Procrastination, b. Not believing in myself, c. Resisting change, d. eating too many habanero chips.

2. List 4 Things You Wish You Had:

a. Enough money to pay for my short track addiction, b. my own speedskates, c. a laptop, d. a digital camera.

3. List 4 Scents/Smells You Love:

a. Hana Morie(sp?) my favorite perfume, b. the ocean (even the seaweed), c. coffee brewing, d. fresh lavender.

4. List 4 People Who Know You The Best:

a. Doug, b. Woody, c. Melissa, d. my adoptive grandparents.

5. List 4 Things You'd Never Wear:

a. The color orange, b. floral print, c. spandex/leggings, d. any midriff bearing top other than a bathing suit (I'm too old for that).

6. List 4 Things You're Thinking About Right Now:

a. What am I going to wear tomorrow? b. I hope Derek isn't too bummed about this weekend, c. I need to finish my laundry, d. I need to change the colors on my blog.

7. List 4 Things You've Done Today:

a. A filing in SD Superior Court, b. cleaned the litterbox, c. applied at Starbucks for a part time job, d. sorted my laundry.

8. List 4 Things That You've Bought Recently:

a. "Portrait of a Killer," b. coffee at Starbucks, c. dinner last night, d. lunch today.

9. List 4 Bands/Groups/Singers Most People Don't Know You Like:

a. P.O.D., b. Agent Orange, c. Johnny Cash or any pre-80s country music, d. Nappy Roots.

10. List 4 Things That Most People Don't Know About You:

a. I collect Cinderellas, b. I used to be a musical theater major and was in several musicals, c. I love to draw (I'm just not very good at it), d. I write poetry.

11. List 4 Drinks You Have Regularly:

a. Water, b. Ice Tea, c. Green Machine (a veggie/fruit drink), d. Red Bull.

12. What Was Your 1st Grade Teacher's Name:

Mrs. Jenson.

13. What Were the Last Words You Said:

Dammit Pompeii Move!

14. What Was the Last Song You Sang:

"What Was I Thinking?" by Dirks Bentley.

15. Who Did You Hug Last:

Doug and Woody.

16. Last Thing You Laughed At:

Finding Nemo DVD.

17. Last Time You Cried:

Two weeks ago.

18. Last Time You Said "I Love You" and Meant It:

Last Friday.

19. What's in Your CD Player:

"Shelter" by Lone Justice.

20. What Color Are Your Socks:

Not wearing any socks.

21. What Time Did You Wake Up Today:

5:30 a.m. which is late for me.

22. What's Under Your Bed?

Nothing.

23. Current Taste?

These really yummy anchovies from Spain that are coated in salt and milk, I've been really craving milk lately.

24. Current Hair?

Short, messy and very auburn/red.

25. Current Annoyance?

Derek and Bridie not making the World Cup team.

26. What's Your Desktop Picture Of?

Derek and Apolo at Bay City.

27. What's Your Current Worry?

Starting to get out of shape/need to train for half-marathon.

28. Favorite Physical Feature of the Opposite Sex?

umm . . . eyes and smile . . . and okay . . . if I must admit it . . . the butt!

29. Last CD You Bought?

I bought 3: Michael Hutchence, The Best of the Cure and Upsy Daisy Assortment by XTC.

30. Favorite Place to Be?

Anywhere with my friends.

31. Least Favorite Place?

Anywhere with my mom (don't ask it's a really really long story).

32. If You Could Play an Instrument - What Would it Be?

Violin (I used to play) or piano and I've always thought it would be cool to learn the trombone.

33. What's Your Favorite Color?

Red, red and more red! Hey didya know my favorite color is red?

34. Favorite Word/Saying?

Fuck! or Back the bus up!

35. Who's the One Person From Your Past You Would Go Back and Talk To?

My father. He died before I was born and I'd love to be able to hear his views on life and the like.

36. What's Your Favorite Day?

Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday because I skate those days.

37. What's Your Favorite Season?

People I live in San Diego! What are seasons?

38. Random Lyric:

A gift of one, a gift to all
The wings to soar and not to fall
A gift of light in the abyss
Higher ground above the pit
The choice to live
That is the gift

"The Gift" -- Lone Justice

Thanks for indulging me.

:: Melinda 9:26 PM [+]