July 2009
48 posts
I’m going to the Muny tonight with my dad to see Camelot.
This is the first time I’ve read Anna Karenina while I’m in love with someone.
To make a long and quote-filled story short, I like the book even more than ever, and it was already one of my favorites. I feel like I can connect with and relate to the story in ways that I could not have before.
G-Force is potentially traumatic.
Me: (to kid) Are you excited to see G-Force?
Girl: I don't know.
Me: You don't know if you're excited?
Girl: (pause) Is this movie about hamsters or guinea pigs or what?
Me: Guinea pigs, I think.
Girl: (sad face) Okay, good, because my hamster just died.
Me: Well, um, I guess you're safe then.
Also, the puppies have decided to spontaneously start howling. In the middle of the night. Splendid.
Jason Wade - You Belong To Me (cover)
I’m not getting enough sleep. My schedule is all messed up—I’m having trouble sleeping, which is keeping me up later, which makes me want to sleep later although I can’t, and the same thing happens the next night. And the next, and the next.
I feel like the toothpaste that remains after the tube has been squeezed out, rolled up to the mouth and squeezed again; I’m...
“(440): i an so hammered right now. I’m about to pass out but i just found...”
– TFLN (via joyannahope)
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Dear Apple Store at West County Mall in St. Louis,...
I came into your store today (July 28th, 2009) to make an appointment to meet with one of your Genius Bar staff, to inquire about having my iPod repaired or replaced. It’s still under the AppleCare warranty and the replacement you gave me back in April has, to put things mildly, exhibited flagging battery performance lately. (To the tune—clever, no?—of about an hour of play on a...
Half-Blood Prince in 15 Minutes →
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stepliana:
Slughorn’s Christmas Party [So Hermione takes Beef McAbcrunch because she’s pissed at Ron and Harry takes Luna because Luna is awesome, and anyone who is not Ron Weasley anyone is there at the biggest party of the year.] HARRY: Neville, what are you doing? NEVILLE: Well, Professor Slughorn said… if I wanted any screentime in the movie at all… I...
“I have scars on my hands from touching certain people…Certain heads, certain...”
– J.D. Salinger, Raise High The Roof Beam, Carpenters (via lemonsugar) (via scout)
Half-Blood Prince in 15 Minutes →
scout:
stepliana:
HERMIONE: AUGH MY SWEATER RON: AUGH MY SISTER HARRY: AUGH MY CHEST MONSTER
Hilarious!
m-shapes:
He finally said, compassionately and sincerely, “Micah, I expect more from you”.
I cried, when the morning came, I decided that this is the end of my sexist tone.
I went to the library and check out some books from all different perspectives on Feminism. I figure the truth lies somewhere in between.
I’m able to tolerate nearly any school of higher thought, but few people blow...
20 Great Things About Dating a Writer →
m-shapes:
52hearts:
(via mastodonstorm)
As a writer, I can vouch for my dateworthiness.
Andrew Bird comes to Columbia on September 30th.
Let’s do this thing!
“Please believe that things are good with me, and even when they’re not, they...”
– The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (via quotewhore) (via pretty-bird) (via letterboxlove) (via lovebot)
WatchAndrew Bird - Anonanimal (Live, from Pitchfork.tv)
Sound-induced ecstasy.
The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer, Indian...
chasingsummer: lovebot:
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your hearts longing.
It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if...
Rebecca left for Japan this morning. I arrived at her house at 5:25 a.m., and then we drove her to where her group was meeting. I held her hand the whole way there.
She is excited, but pretty stressed out as well. When we said goodbye, I pulled her close and told her that I loved her, and to stay calm.
August 5th, guys. Two weeks.
“Your task is not to seek for love but merely to seek and find all the barriers...”
– Rumi (via embracingthemelody)
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-7-19) →
Maria Taylor (70)
Regina Spektor (18)
Matt Chandler (6)
The Rocket Summer (6)
Handsome Boy Modeling School (3)
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“‘Understand,’ he said, ‘that it isn’t love. I’ve...”
– Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy
Walter Cronkite died, you guys.
Maria Taylor - Ladyluck
Follow yourself, and...
BBC News | Entertainment | 30 Rock leads the way... →
As it should be.
pedrosanchez:
It’s incredible that out of such nasty hate love can flourish. I think it can be found everywhere, in the darkest of places and the harshest of moods. It surprises me every time because it will always be new, even though it’s familiar. Every time I feel in between love and hate and come back to love again, I realize it was always there, the whole time, waiting and filling things...
Were I not absolutely exhausted, I would write something longer here about why I love Christmas music and why it makes me so sad at the same time, having just watched the movie version of “Meet Me in St. Louis.” I might elaborate later.
Wikipedia "Talk page" re: Rorschach Test article →
People who edit Wikipedia are SERIOUS.
Via: Twitter
Love by Pablo Neruda
lovebot: quote-book: kari-shma:
Because of you, in gardens of blossoming Flowers I ache from the perfumes of spring. I have forgotten your face, I no longer Remember your hands; how did your lips Feel on mine? Because of you, I love the white statues Drowsing in the parks, the white statues that Have neither voice nor sight. I have forgotten your voice, your happy voice; I have forgotten...
Maria Taylor - Time Lapse Lifeline
I’m...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-7-12) →
Andrew Bird (43)
Melody Gardot (18)
Stars (14)
Regina Spektor (8)
Josh Ritter (7)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Trent got shot at on the way home from work.
Stay classy, St. Louis.
Maria Taylor - Clean Getaway (Live at NPR)
...
“next to of course god america i
love you land of the pilgrims’ and so forth oh...”
– (via eecummings)
10 Rules For Texting And Dating →
andreaelizabeth:
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Do Share Updates or Ask for Simple Instructions
Never Text While on a Date
Texts Should Never Replace Real Conversation
Does Anyone Care But You?
Do Not Send Compromising Photos
If You’ve Been Drinking, Back Away From the Keypad!
Don’t Expect Instant Gratification
Always Be Aware of Your “Tone of Voice” and Communication Style
Asking for Dates by...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-7-5) →
David Crowder Band (11)
Regina Spektor (9)
Rilo Kiley (7)
The Rocket Summer (4)
The Journey - St. Louis (1)
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I got my Google Voice invite today, and a (pretty cool, I think!) phone number with it. It’s easy to remember, at least. I’m looking forward to playing with voicemail transcription for sure. Free domestic calls, too. Wheeeee.
I’m waiting for my last load of laundry to get done, although I’ll probably pack in the morning. Rebecca and I are probably leaving around 10am to go...
Caecilian Worms →
I had these gross eel-like things in my fishtank when I was a kid, and I’ve told stories about their general creepy-ness many times growing up. For the longest time, though, I just couldn’t remember what they were called. They looked sort of like elephant trunks that wriggled through the water.
I am no longer confused! They were Caecilian Worms. This page describes them to a T,...