ADDICTED

I think I seriously have a gum problem. I effing love gum. I could have a pack a day habit if I wanted. Now I'm trying to stick to a pack every two days habit. The corner shop closest to me sells a delicious variety of orbits for a mere 65p. My flava flav of choice is Strong Mint. Also, it's Orbit complete so it supposedly helps to keep my teeth clean and healthy in between brushings. I hope the additional calories from it aren't ruining my diet. I doubt it. I've been so good about eating today, but I bet tomorrow I'll have gained weight. Oh my life. My unemployed, poor, overweight, and single life. Once again, hold me!

J.D. Salinger has died at the age of 91. I actually think about Salinger frequently, just wondering what he's up to. I also wonder if he's been secretly writing all these years. I guess we'll see! He also seemed like a grump. But RIP.

FML of the Day

I had a interview today for a part time job that was soo unexpectedly hard. There was a computer test as part of it and I was thinking it would be standard, Microsoft Office, typing skills thing. No, it was more along the lines of the Foreign Service Oral Case Management. But harder because I wasn't expecting it at all. I'm sure the staff is laughing at what an idiot I am right now. FML FML FML. My poverty continues. I'll send out more CV's this weekend YEYYYYY.

May 9th 2007: the greatest thing I have ever seen in an elevator. Washington, DC

This is Why I'm Single

Today while getting froyo I listened to a woman in my program talk about her friends who have transformed into yummy mummy's. Hearing her describe their life I secretly was jealous of their designer strollers and BABIES. I then proceeded to dream about my future with my "astronaut Mike Dexter."

In a semi-related moment, a highlight of my day was learning that Brad + Angelina are STILL IN LOVE. LOVE EXISTS!!!!! GOD HEARD MY PRAYERS! Though not really because they never broke up soooo. The last time God really answered my prayers was during my Sophomore year of HIGH SCHOOL when my AP Euro final project deadline was extended for a week because a major ice storm hit the night before it was due. The last time God blatantly rejected my bargaining efforts, thereby crushing my astronaut mike dexter dreams, was Thanksgiving Day. Shudder. Wow, I'm a really fun girl.

Volunteering Fun

Yesterday was the worst day of volunteering eva! We had gone to this youth group last week and they were a huge challenge, so we knew today was bad, but I actually ended up shouting at the children this week. BTW, my volunteer job is working for a charity that in the UK goes into youth groups and talks to the kids about human rights. Usually the kids are challenging, but at the end I'm overwhelmed by how bright they are. They usually win me over by the end, making me hugely impressed, not these kids. These kids were awful.

Basically, they were awful. Yea. Awful. They held views so radical that I think that's how they actually felt, not like just statements they were saying to get a rise out of us. I won't get into specifics because of privacy and stuff but wow. My coworkers and I ended the session after an hour and stumbled to a delightful pub, shellshocked and numb. We shared a bottle of wine and like couldn't even talk. It was RIDICULOUS.

Luckily today I have lunch with some new friends, class and then FROYO to make up for yesterday. Also, I gained a pound since my last weigh-in. UGhhhh I need to get back on track! I want to lose five more pounds by the time Lianne gets here.

Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt News

Hahah I can't believe this news story is real. Apparently the state of New Hampshire is going to try and harness the power of it's most popular export (most likely). I <3 my Three Wolf Moon t-shirt!

Guardian article about 25 things to be happy about (in the UK). My favorite is number 15, about the days getting longer.