Xenopus: frogs that are stitched together

Wow. Moving brings all sorts of joys to your life. Like getting to drive a huge 15' truck. I feel so HUGE on the road. I could run over almost everyone (but I won't since insurance is already expensive enough and I don't need to add anything to my criminal record.)

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Tomorrow, I move. Or at least start the moving process (a lot of my stuff is in Charlotte). I will not actually move into my apartment until Friday. I am excited and nervous.

I have been packing.

I saw TMBG. They were really really good. I am so glad that I got to see them in concert. My first time. It was so worth it. If I were a lady of leisure, I probably would have went to Asheville to see them again. But, alas, I am not.

So, I know that there is a lot to talk about, and funny stories to tell to you, it is just that my stress level is to high right now for me to feel like talking about them. So just you wait until I move. Then I will probably have time for you.

Until then.

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So here's the low-down on the past couple of days. I saw a praying mantis. He followed me around while I was trying to look at him from every angle. He shifted his head and then his body to follow me. Watching a praying mantis move his head is a way cool thing. Just watch A Bugs Life. It has a praying mantis that moves and it is an all around good movie.

I got bitten to death (well, almost to death) by mosquitos in Durham while trying to enjoy my Cajun filet biscuit from BoJangles. In another encounter with a mosquito, well, I killed it but after killing it I discovered that it was perfectly preserved on my finger. You could still see stripes on it's abdomen and all its legs were there and sprawled out. If only my finger was a slide and then I would have cover-slipped that bad boy and looked at it under the microscope. Instead, I wiped it off on my pants.

I ate the creme brule of my dreams on Wednesday (after seeing 13 rentals-so that means I deserved it) and I loved it. And the good news is that it is now just 10 blocks or so from my new place.

I met a super nice person named Sara (or is it Sarah?) and now she is going to be my new neighbor. Maybe we will become friends. That would be sweet. She is the one who told me about the apartment availability in the first place.

So, here's the spiel about the apartment. It is in a house that was built in either 1908 or 1912. It is separated into two units and I have the unit on the right side of the house (if you are facing the house. If you are the house, well, I am on the left side) It has three HUGE rooms, with the kitchen in the back of the middle room. The kitchen has white tile countertops and backsplash. The apartment has hardwood floors that are level (unlike some older houses) and really nice looking. The bathroom has tons of counter space and has a tinny stained glass window in it. There is a back yard that is mostly mine to use and the landscaping is awesome. And there is even a part where I can plant tomatoes and cucumbers next spring. I think it is wonderful and one day, I invite you to come and visit me (but not now, because I don't live there yet and you don't know how to get there yet.)

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Wow, there is so much to say. I can't fit it all in right now. I do need to work. But the most important thing is that I have an apartment in Durham. And I will be moving on October 1st. I am quite the excited one. I will give details of my past couple of days later on tonight.

Tootles.

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Last night, while packing, I decided to watch some TV. I turned it on and there was this Sci-Fi space movie but out if the HG Wells era or something (or so I thought). I remember thinking, this is pretty cheesy and crappy looking. Come to find out, it was Titanic. And I had started watching during the crash scene and since the boat was in the air, all the background that I could see was stars (hence why I thought it was some kind of space movie). And I thought, I remember thinking this looked so real in the theatre. And I was really amazed and awe-struck. Was it just that my TV was so small? Or was it really crappy all along and I just ignored it due to all the media hype. After watching it to the end, I decided that the later was true.

In other news, I packed something. Just one box, but still, it was something. I am proud of myself. Tomorrow, I travel to Durham to find a place to live. I just hope my search will be successful. I am ready to live by myself again, in my own little place. But if things don't work out, there is always my sister's. I could always stay there.

In conclusion, They Might Be Giants is playing one week from now. I have tickets. You should have tickets too. It is surely going to be a great show. I mean, it is TMBG for goodness sakes. If you don't have tickets, I suggest that you buy them. I am thinking specifically of one Matt Lawson (aka: Ray Paradise) and one Gabe Morris (aka: Professor Incredible Pasghetti McMassatuchetts- or at least I think that's your stage name) but I am sure that there are others out there. So, just because I did not name you does not mean that I don't want you there. Because I do. I just don't know who you are. But you know, the more the merrier. (Well, that is unless you are talking about people with you while you are in the shower, and me, myself and I will do nicely.)

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Now that the excitement of getting a job has worn off, the stress of moving is setting in. Now, most of you don't really know me but my way of coping with a stressful situation is avoiding it. And, well, not only is packing stressful, but living where I live is stressful. So, not only am I avoiding packing, I am also avoiding my home. That is one nasty combination.

Things I have to do: Research, packing, finding a place to live, moving, living. I don't think it can all get done. Right now, I am going to focus on living and let the rest fall (or not) into place. I am excited about actually living in Durham. It is a great city. And I plan on living within walking distance of several fine eateries and drinking establishments. Nothing is better than being able to drink too much and then walk home. No more IHOP for me thank you very much.

As so, tonight, my goal is go pack my winter clothes. That should be easy enough. Wish me good luck.

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UPDATE:

I now own some kick ass pottery made by me.

I have a job. At Duke University.

And I just ate some wings from East Coast Wings. (the best wings and hot chips ever. When they get the one in Cary opened, I demand all you Triangle people to go.)

Could the day get any better? If only I was not working tonight.

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I bought the shoes of my dreams last weekend. Well, I guess they are not the BEST SHOES EVER, but they are great and I have been looking for them for a while. They are kelly green Chuck Taylors with pink accents. I bought kelly green fabric to make a skirt to match the shoes as well. And I am going to buy pink ribbon to go with the outfit. I am quite excited about the whole thing. Now I just need somewhere to call my own so I will have the room to make it. I found the most perfect place to live in Durham today. Well, I say it is perfect, but really, I have not even seen it. So I don't know. But I asked for some more information. So I hope they oblige. But it is in my price range and it is in the location I wanted. Now, I just need the job so I can afford to move. I hate the waiting. It sucks.

I honor of Chad (who probably does not read this thing) I just want to say I enjoyed your company on Sunday night, even if you were forgotten. Also, I want to say that it appears that you have lost a lot of weight and, well, you look good. But don't tell Jonathan. I am afraid it might make him jealous or something.

Also, I thought I would tell you all about a cd I like. It took me a while to really love the whole thing, but it was absolutely worth it. Just so you know, there are great songs on the album that kept me coming back, but then there was also strange noise and stuff that made me wary about loving the album. But all those feelings are gone. Now, listening is a totally exciting and enjoyable experience. So, here is my recommendation of an album you should check out: Music from the Unrealized Film Script, Dusk at Cubist Castle.

Today's words of wisdom: These are strange days (at Blake Holsey High).

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So, I was at the beach the end of last week, and it was mighty relaxing. I shopped, soaked in the hot tub, watched Adult Swim and slept. How can life get any better than that? On the way to the beach with my parents, I stopped by their house so we could drive together, and there was much damage to their house and the area. It was sad. My parents lost all their fruit trees and they are having to get a new roof. (but the good news is that they needed a new roof since theirs was 17 years old. So this way they got a free one.)

Also, today was my interview day. And even though the job was totally not in my field (I am neuroscience and this is Immunology) it seemed really cool. And the guy I would be working for was really laid back, which is alway an awesome thing. I think that I might take it if accepted. I guess that it will just depend on if I get offered the job and if I hear from any other position about an interview before I get a offer. (again, that is if I even get an offer. I totally have no skills that they need.)

So, tonight is the Panthers season opener and I will be going to watch it on tv. My dad, on the other hand, pretty much sucks and will be watching the game live on the 46 yard line, front row. Only separated from the field by the Panthers' players. I am rather jealous. Well, work resumes tomorrow. So off to enjoy my last bit of freedom.

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Holy Shit! Guess what I just found out! My parent's house was hit by a tornado. There were no major damages, but there are missing screens on the windows and porch, there are missing shingles on the roof, there is water leaking into the house and all the fruit trees were uprooted leaving apples and pears tossed everywhere. It is really sad. It made me want to cry when I found out. But, I guess overall, it is fine. I mean, it could have been way worse. We were supposed to go to the beach tomorrow, but I don't know if that will happen now. I guess I will just keep in touch and find out later.

Also, my best friend had her baby on Sunday. It is so exciting. He is little Andy. That is his name. I can't wait to see him to see how cute he is. I guess I need to get his baby present in the mail before he grows too much to be able to wear it.

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I just saw a commercial that made me swear out loud, in disbelief, while in my room alone. Now, this may be a disclaimer on how my language has changed over the past year, but I think it has more to do with the commercial itself.

It was a Burger King commercial advertising their new Croissan'wich with double meat. It sounds awesome and I think that I am going to have to break my "No Fast Food for Breakfast" rule for this one. It is a Croissan'wich with egg, sausage, cheese, bacon and then cheese all lovingly encased in a croissant. The bad part of the commercial is that, for some reason, Burger King decided to revive their mascot (one I did not remember existing). And a man (eating his breakfast) is in bed with The King. Laughing it up as if it were normal. I know what you may be thinking, how could it be worse than Ronald McDonald? Well, at least Ronald can kind of change his facial expression. The Burger King, well, I think he has a wooden face. Surely there is a better marketing tactic out there. Just remember, while you are watching TV, you have been warned.

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So, the official interview date is Monday, September 13. Which prompts me to ask the following question, why is Friday the 13th bad and not Monday the 13th? What if they got it wrong in the translation of all those documents in archaic languages where we get all our superstitions from. (if you don't believe me, see this) What if it is Monday the 13th? And now that I have my interview on a Monday the 13th, I have probably ruined any chance that I might have at getting this job. I mean, everyone knows that on superstitiously bad days, something bad is bound to happened to you. Take this for example, the last Monday the 13th we had, I stubbed my toe, which caused me to curse out loud, but there was a child in front of me and her mom decided to sue me. Now, I am waiting for my case to be heard before the supreme court. Talk about bad luck. Yeah, they fast tracked my case saying it was some kind of precedental legal mumbo-jumbo shit. Oh wait, I meant stuff, not shit. Yeah. You can't sue me for that so don't even try it. I'd kick your fucking ass, um ass, um butt, um hiney? Well, whatever. Just know that you are getting sleepy. You are getting sleepy. On the count of three, you will be hypnotized.

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It's amazing how just a single email can change your whole world. I found out today, via email, that someone wants to interview me. For a job. Imagine that. Interviewing me. I feel so totally relieved. I mean, I don't think I want the job. But I definitely want the interview. I need to do some salary comparison shopping. And who knows, I may end up loving the job. You never know until you interview and find out more about what the job entails. And to think, I was gloomy and miserable just two days ago over noone contacting me. I guess my world has turned around. Just like a merry-go-round.

Speaking of a merry-go-round, how many of you have seen and remember "Free To Be You and Me"? It started out with a merry-go-round and it is truly a work of art. It is a movie that molded my childhood. But then again, I think most of you readers are quite a bit younger than me and seeing how it was made in '74, you might not have ever gotten to appreciate it by the time you made it to elementary school. Anyway, the point is that you should check it out from your local library and enjoy. It will really make your day.

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Tonight, my taste buds died and went to heaven. I ate figs wrapped prosciutto, red wine and a spinach salad (which I LOVE). Then I made the most delicious dessert ever. Inspired by a local Raleigh restaurant's website (when I was searching for a lunch place this weekend in my utmost indecisive style). It was a peach and blueberry cobbler with butter pecan ice cream on top. First of all, I can't believe I never made peach and blueberry cobbler before. It was so awesome. Unbelievable. There are no words to describe it. Really. Then, the butter pecan ice cream on top was great. And it was not even the best butter pecan ever. So, that was my night of good food. I guess it was worth the $60 I dropped at whole foods.

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I wrote a post. Blogger lost my post. It was all whining and complaining. So there. That is the small and less painful summary.

The End.

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