How does one fight boredom? I am completely serious. Sometimes I get so bored nothing sounds fun, exciting, or even worth doing. And these are thing I love doing. Like reading, sometimes I just can't get into it no matter how hard I try. Writing doesn't keep my interest. Or watching my favorite shows, even that can become tedious.
What then do I do when nothing will keep me entertained? How do I keep the boredom at bay? How do I make my life interesting again?
Feel free to make suggestions.
TNT,
Words by Ali
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Friday, March 2, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Losing Me
This isn't going to be a deep philosophical look into myself. I promise. Honestly, that would get tedious to me also.
Its more like I know why diets don't work. That's because you can't do a diet indefinitely. And the second you go off it you're going to gain it all back, maybe even more.
So, if I want to lose, and keep it there, it has to be a lifestyle choice. I need to choose the healthier meals for lunch and dinner. And certainly watch how much I'm actually eating.
Then there's the fact that I need to get my lazy ass moving. By that I mean exercise. So, far I've gone twice this week, and I'm planning on one more time at least.
Now I need to stick with it and not give up. I know I can reach my goal, if I really try.
TNT
Words by Ali
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Its more like I know why diets don't work. That's because you can't do a diet indefinitely. And the second you go off it you're going to gain it all back, maybe even more.
So, if I want to lose, and keep it there, it has to be a lifestyle choice. I need to choose the healthier meals for lunch and dinner. And certainly watch how much I'm actually eating.
Then there's the fact that I need to get my lazy ass moving. By that I mean exercise. So, far I've gone twice this week, and I'm planning on one more time at least.
Now I need to stick with it and not give up. I know I can reach my goal, if I really try.
TNT
Words by Ali
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
My New Toy
I just got for myself the coolest new toy ever. My iPad. It really is so much fun. You always hear people talking about how much they love their iPads, and now I know why. It does everything I could possibly need it to do.
It works as a laptop. I can write papers on it if need be. I can take notes on it for class. I can get on Facebook or check my email. It's all simple and easy.
It works as an e-reader. It can be a Kindle, a nook, or any other type of e-reader. All I need is the accompanying app.
I can also use it as a day planner. I can keep track of what homework I have do and when. I can also keep track of whether or not I'm making pages on my book.
One of the coolest things I can do is with an app I found called GoodNotes. I can upload the things that I need to read for school that are online into this app and then I can highlight right onto the page and even take handwritten notes on the page.
This really is the best new toy I've ever gotten. It's a little of everything all rolled into one. I even wrote this blog post with it.
TNT,
Words by Ali
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
It works as a laptop. I can write papers on it if need be. I can take notes on it for class. I can get on Facebook or check my email. It's all simple and easy.
It works as an e-reader. It can be a Kindle, a nook, or any other type of e-reader. All I need is the accompanying app.
I can also use it as a day planner. I can keep track of what homework I have do and when. I can also keep track of whether or not I'm making pages on my book.
One of the coolest things I can do is with an app I found called GoodNotes. I can upload the things that I need to read for school that are online into this app and then I can highlight right onto the page and even take handwritten notes on the page.
This really is the best new toy I've ever gotten. It's a little of everything all rolled into one. I even wrote this blog post with it.
TNT,
Words by Ali
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Monday, September 26, 2011
Trudging On
I feel like I have been working on writing this novel of mine for ever. I know that's not really true, but it sure feels that way. It's only really been a couple of years, but I feel like I should be done by now.
I have been making great progress though. I think I'm finally past the halfway point in the story, and am heading down the slope. Now all I need to do is actually finish it, then I can worry about getting it published. Or something like that.
I just have to keep on trudging along. It'll get finished eventually. At least I sure hope it does.
TNT,
Words by Ali
I have been making great progress though. I think I'm finally past the halfway point in the story, and am heading down the slope. Now all I need to do is actually finish it, then I can worry about getting it published. Or something like that.
I just have to keep on trudging along. It'll get finished eventually. At least I sure hope it does.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Monday, August 29, 2011
Back to School
I've gotten through my first week of school, and am about to start the second (tomorrow). The first week was fairly easy, but I get the feeling that it's only going to get harder. My reading load was too overwhelming the first couple of days, but its a fact that it won't last.
Just look at my classes, three of them are English classes, and a language class. Lots of reading and writing. Throughout the course of the semester I will have:
Class 1.) I will have to read 3 novels, and lots of short stories and poems.
Class 2.) I will have to read around 7 novels, plus some critiques on the novels we read.
Class 3.) I will have to read around 9 novels, plus some short sections from other reading.
and of course all of these classes involve essays of some kind.
I can't really complain can I? Since I did get myself into this mess. By being an English major. At least, so far, I'm enjoying the reading. Hopefully that continues to be that way, but unfortunately a person can't like everything. But I'm sure going to try.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Just look at my classes, three of them are English classes, and a language class. Lots of reading and writing. Throughout the course of the semester I will have:
Class 1.) I will have to read 3 novels, and lots of short stories and poems.
Class 2.) I will have to read around 7 novels, plus some critiques on the novels we read.
Class 3.) I will have to read around 9 novels, plus some short sections from other reading.
and of course all of these classes involve essays of some kind.
I can't really complain can I? Since I did get myself into this mess. By being an English major. At least, so far, I'm enjoying the reading. Hopefully that continues to be that way, but unfortunately a person can't like everything. But I'm sure going to try.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
I Heart BFS
Last night's Bowling for Soup concert may very well have been the best concert I've been to yet. This is third time I have gone to one of their concerts and I swear they only keep getting better. Nothing happened like at the first two concerts. If you want to know more about them go back to the blog post from February 2010 titled Bowling for Soup, Hey!
They have more energy and stage presence then any other band I've seen live, and that is what really makes a show. The songs are all great, and of course I knew every single word to every single song. And of course I sang right along, more like screamed along it was so loud. I even noticed that in a couple of songs they changed the lyrics, like in one instead of a Jonas Brothers movie it was a Justin Beiber movie. Listen to No Hablo Ingles and you'll get it.
But some of the best moments weren't even the songs. These guys can go off on tangents that are so funny that you wouldn't even believe it unless you were there. Like Eric Chandler doing impressions, most notably Bill Cosby. Jaret would try to tell stories, but always got interrupted by either the band or the audience. He then proceeded to tell the guy in the audience that he was speaking and when he had a microphone he could talk to. You had to be there. Things kept breaking, and they attributed this to how much they were rocking out. Jaret told the parents in the audience that they were the coolest parents ever for bringing their children, and even tried to tell them that they were even teaching them. Like Spanish, go back to the song No Hablo Ingles.
They played two songs as an encore, The Bitch Song and Really Cool Dance Song. Although I think this may have been planned because the same thing happened at the last concert of theirs I went to. They headed off stage as if done, the crowd begins chanting their name (myself included), and they come back on stage. I'm not complaining because I got two more wicked cool songs out of the experience. Which included Jaret, the lead singer, coming out into the audience.
Best night ever. If you want to see a concert that is non-stop fun, great music, and that will at various times have you laughing your ass off. Then you need to see these guys. Bowling for Soup will be one of the best concerts you find yourself at.
BFS, continue to rock hard, and I'll continue to love you all!
TNT,
Words by Ali (A BFS fan for 11 years)
They have more energy and stage presence then any other band I've seen live, and that is what really makes a show. The songs are all great, and of course I knew every single word to every single song. And of course I sang right along, more like screamed along it was so loud. I even noticed that in a couple of songs they changed the lyrics, like in one instead of a Jonas Brothers movie it was a Justin Beiber movie. Listen to No Hablo Ingles and you'll get it.
But some of the best moments weren't even the songs. These guys can go off on tangents that are so funny that you wouldn't even believe it unless you were there. Like Eric Chandler doing impressions, most notably Bill Cosby. Jaret would try to tell stories, but always got interrupted by either the band or the audience. He then proceeded to tell the guy in the audience that he was speaking and when he had a microphone he could talk to. You had to be there. Things kept breaking, and they attributed this to how much they were rocking out. Jaret told the parents in the audience that they were the coolest parents ever for bringing their children, and even tried to tell them that they were even teaching them. Like Spanish, go back to the song No Hablo Ingles.
They played two songs as an encore, The Bitch Song and Really Cool Dance Song. Although I think this may have been planned because the same thing happened at the last concert of theirs I went to. They headed off stage as if done, the crowd begins chanting their name (myself included), and they come back on stage. I'm not complaining because I got two more wicked cool songs out of the experience. Which included Jaret, the lead singer, coming out into the audience.
Best night ever. If you want to see a concert that is non-stop fun, great music, and that will at various times have you laughing your ass off. Then you need to see these guys. Bowling for Soup will be one of the best concerts you find yourself at.
BFS, continue to rock hard, and I'll continue to love you all!
TNT,
Words by Ali (A BFS fan for 11 years)
Monday, August 15, 2011
What's to Come
I don't have much to say right now. Other than tomorrow night I will be going to what could be one of the best bands I have ever seen live.
Bowling for Soup.
I have seen these guys twice, tomorrow will be the third time. And I know just like it did before it is going to kick ass. Every time I go to one of their concerts something awesome has happened. If you would like to know more about what happened then read the blog post from February of 2010, and read about it.
Maybe on Wednesday, after the concert, I'll post again. We'll see if I haven't just jinxed the awesomeness.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Bowling for Soup.
I have seen these guys twice, tomorrow will be the third time. And I know just like it did before it is going to kick ass. Every time I go to one of their concerts something awesome has happened. If you would like to know more about what happened then read the blog post from February of 2010, and read about it.
Maybe on Wednesday, after the concert, I'll post again. We'll see if I haven't just jinxed the awesomeness.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Monday, August 8, 2011
The Semester is Finally Over
It feels like it was never going to end, and yet it feels like it had only just began. But I can honestly say I'm glad the summer semester of classes is finally over. I only took two classes, so it was too busy. But I am tired of working.
Yet, there is only two weeks of a break. The fall semester starts in two weeks, and it will have come too soon. I want more of a break. It only seems fair right? Especailly since I will be taking a full semester of classes? No, I guess that's what I get for taking classes in the summer right.
I needed something to do with my time, and I might as well get some classes out of the way. That means I'll have less to do before I graduate. I think what I really need is a job. Then I can keep myself busy and make some money. One can only hope.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Yet, there is only two weeks of a break. The fall semester starts in two weeks, and it will have come too soon. I want more of a break. It only seems fair right? Especailly since I will be taking a full semester of classes? No, I guess that's what I get for taking classes in the summer right.
I needed something to do with my time, and I might as well get some classes out of the way. That means I'll have less to do before I graduate. I think what I really need is a job. Then I can keep myself busy and make some money. One can only hope.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Monday, July 25, 2011
Flat Tire
Last Friday I was on the I-215 headed to school, at around 8 am, when it happened. At first I thought my car was smoking, because that's all I could see. So, I pulled over to the side of the road, luckily it was right next to an off ramp. I called my Mom and told her there was something wrong with my car. I was really frustrated, because we had just paid a lot of money to get it fixed and it should have been trouble free.
My Mom told me to get off the freeway and to a parking lot, if I was able. So, I started my car and started to drive when I realized my car was thunking with each turn. I got out, of the passenger side away from traffic, and saw that that the problem wasn't under the hood, but was a flat tire.
My Mom then called my step dad who told her to call the Highway Patrol. So, I sat there and waited. It wasn't too long before a good Samaritan stopped and asked me if I needed any help. He was kind enough to help me change my tire. Just as I was getting ready to leave with my spare tire on the car, and the shredded one in the trunk, the UHP showed up. I told them how much I appreciated them coming to help even though someone had already helped me, cause I did appreciate it.
What could have been an even more traumatic incident turned out to be something that was quick and easy. All I have to say about my stupid flat tire is thank God for good Samaritans and the Utah Highway Patrol.
TNT,
Words by Ali
My Mom told me to get off the freeway and to a parking lot, if I was able. So, I started my car and started to drive when I realized my car was thunking with each turn. I got out, of the passenger side away from traffic, and saw that that the problem wasn't under the hood, but was a flat tire.
My Mom then called my step dad who told her to call the Highway Patrol. So, I sat there and waited. It wasn't too long before a good Samaritan stopped and asked me if I needed any help. He was kind enough to help me change my tire. Just as I was getting ready to leave with my spare tire on the car, and the shredded one in the trunk, the UHP showed up. I told them how much I appreciated them coming to help even though someone had already helped me, cause I did appreciate it.
What could have been an even more traumatic incident turned out to be something that was quick and easy. All I have to say about my stupid flat tire is thank God for good Samaritans and the Utah Highway Patrol.
TNT,
Words by Ali
Monday, June 13, 2011
The X Files
So, I have started watching episodes of the show The X Files. I started with season one and I just finished season three. Now only six more seasons, and two movies to go.
I've always loved watching tv shows and movies that deal with the supernatural, or just plain science fiction. There is just something about the strange and the things that go bump in the night that I love. I'm not sure what it is about these shows, or movies, that I love so much, but there is just something great about being scared. I mean right now as I'm writing this I'm watching the movie the Ring. Great movie.
I find myself drawn to the horror and science fiction genres like none of my friends seem to be. This of course makes it difficult to find people to go see these movies with when they come to the theaters. But that's ok, I usually just wait till it comes out on DVD and watch it alone in my room at night. Great way to watch scary movies, right?
The X Files is just the classic science fiction show that changed the way shows in this genre were seen. Now it seems every station out there has at least one show that falls within this genre. Now back to my movie. Happy scaring.
TNT,
Words by Ali
I've always loved watching tv shows and movies that deal with the supernatural, or just plain science fiction. There is just something about the strange and the things that go bump in the night that I love. I'm not sure what it is about these shows, or movies, that I love so much, but there is just something great about being scared. I mean right now as I'm writing this I'm watching the movie the Ring. Great movie.
I find myself drawn to the horror and science fiction genres like none of my friends seem to be. This of course makes it difficult to find people to go see these movies with when they come to the theaters. But that's ok, I usually just wait till it comes out on DVD and watch it alone in my room at night. Great way to watch scary movies, right?
The X Files is just the classic science fiction show that changed the way shows in this genre were seen. Now it seems every station out there has at least one show that falls within this genre. Now back to my movie. Happy scaring.
TNT,
Words by Ali
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