Why Do People Always Look Better in Black & White?

When tweeking a photo on my editing program I always contemplate switching the photo to black and white because it typically looks SO much better, purer... (And, I often do.) Why is that?? I WANT TO KNOW YOUR OPINIONS!! Post below.

Trouble Sleeping?

I'll lay in bed at night with mind jogging to this or that, not able to find that comfortable spot and just so stinkin' frustrated that I can't sleep. Now, why I learned the following amazing piece of knowledge only the other day, I have no idea. You'd think one would impart these things to another at the age when their homework begins piling up... But, I digress...onto that jewel of needed information: if you do anything in your bed other than sleep (or before sleep rituals such as reading or journaling) then when you hit the sack at night, your mind will automatically click in: "bed= information processing (e.g., homework, work prep, finances)," instead of "bed= sleep." I heard that from two sources in the space of two days recently and decided to pay heed to the idea. No more studying, etc., in bed. And, guess what, it's paid off! Now when the cows are called home and the roosters are in the coop (or the teachers are called home and the students are in the dorm) I can doze off nearly right away instead of 30 minutes to an hour later. (God rocks!) Just thought I'd let you restless sleepers in on this helpful hint! Now, what to do about these hard dorm room chairs ...

Peanut Butter, Bolthouse and Satellite TV's

*I am currently sitting here in my dorm room eating peanut butter. And, being that I was allergic to peanut butter for absolute years, I am thourouly enjoying myself ...

*As of this summer, my new favorite drink is Bolthouse's Perfectly Protein (Vanilla Chai Tea w/ Soy) and it comes highly recommended by your's truly who currently feels addicted to it (it's, like, better than having StarBucks in your house!). Now, where I know soy is not good for you (it can cause cancer--yet I've decided EVERYTHING is bad for you and EVERYTHING is good for you) a little of it occasionally shouldn't hurt too bad, either. ;) I just finished my bottle of it this morning for breakfast.

*I'M SO ANNOYED WITH THE SPAM I NOW HAVE IN MY COMMENTS!! That's all I have to say about that.

*My roomie and I (I love having a roomie) decided that toward the end of the school year (we're both in our senior year), because we won't really most of these people anymore, we are going to sit out by the parking lot (maybe in one of our car's) with a blow drier creating the illusion that we are radaring people's speeds as they drive by ... Gotta love the random life of a college student!

*Now I just can't wait 'til my roommate returns from her jog so that we can go make our Saturday morning smoothies! :D Yum!

Howdy

Without my computer for a week, posting became a bit difficult. School was also a bit more difficult without my computer ... ;) Yes, I am at school now. And without my car for a couple of days, as well (I lost my keys...very interesting story ...). Things are now moving along pretty swimmingly, about as smoothly as school and an existence outside of school can go. :) I'll try to post something interesting later because I'm feeling guilty for not doing homework at this moment. hehe Anyway, hey and toodle-oo from my world to your's!

Creeping Up

It's funny that the more busy I am the more I blog. hehe I'm sitting out in the cottage with more packing to do, but blogging while listening to "My Boyfriend's Back" sounds better. ;) "wa-oooo, wa-oooo ..." Anyhoo, I'm working on detailing my convertable--spent like 45 min.-hour practically perfecting the hub caps alone :) (just added my Curious George floor mats, Hawaiin flowers on the mirror and California surfer plate).

Speaking of cars, I thought I'd weigh in on the gas price discussion--IT'S RIDICULOUS!! Especially when we live in CA and, because of our state's clean air standards, our gas is specially made. In other words, Katrina has nothing to do with our climbing prices. And, don't give me the, "it's because of the world market," bologna. I'm thankful that a CA politician is working on uncovering this scandal, one he belives is truly "looting." Amen! I did find gas out here for as low as $2.89 (of course it was all sold out), and other places for under $3. I REALLY, REALLY feel sorry for the rest of the country, as well, and my prayers are with them. I can't believe it all...well, I can...but, I still can't. ( :) )

ANYway, I've got a long drive ahead of me tomorrow, but I guess the fact that God is in charge of my finances, the better gas mileage and COOLNESS of my new car will help my roadtrip up there be fret-free. :) Plus, my sister and roomie are heading up with me in another car (girl time ahead!) All's good. Happy trails!

A Minuteman In My Family

Past a few generations, I have no idea what my family tree looks like (except vaguely in a couple spots). I do know this, however, we have a minuteman in the line, but just as of a couple weeks ago. :) No, no one got married, rather, my brother entered high school. He is a Concord Minuteman and, as a frosh./soph. (a 14-year-old who's kind of in both grades...long story) has made the varsity water polo team. Go Jej! The first action (a scrimmage) kicks off tomorrow night and I get to be in the stands (glad it's before I go back to school). Now all I need is to call someone a California Bear--and it looks like that may happen! :D (Enter in the BEST EVER FOOTBALL STADIUM SEATS!!!)