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Name: Ashley
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
Metro: SinCity
Birthday: 4/5/1985


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traveling. summer. culinary experiments. EUROPE. art history. reading. dancing. city skylines. paris! dressing up. the ocean. learning different languages. photography. piercings & tattoos. linguistics. poker.


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Monday, April 27, 2009

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Water for Elephants: A Novel
By Sara Gruen
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i'm in such a great mood lately.  i'm not quite sure how that's possible since it's the end of the semester, but i am keeping on the positive side.  i have two term papers finished already, one is almost halfway done, and i refuse to be crushed by all of the end-of-semester crap.  i think it helps that the weather is absolutely wonderful lately.  i took my students outside for class today, since we were just doing some partner work to review before their final. it was funny, they were all prepared to fight for it, and when i simply said yes they were so excited.  i'm probably their favorite teacher now, haha.

other reasons why i am happy: a) thursday is payday, b) I gave a rockin' presentation today in class, and c) in two weeks i'll be finished my first year of grad school (how the hell did that happen?!)!!


Sunday, April 12, 2009

happy easter!!

so it's been forever since i posted... i'm not sure what to write!  the last time i wrote, my semester hadn't even started yet, and now it's almost over, haha.  it's going to be a crappy last couple of weeks, as i have sooooo much work to do, but then comes SUMMER!!!  i still have to find a pt job for the summer, but i'm not sure how that will work out since i'm taking so many vacations (one in may, two in july, one in august).  so this might just be the summer i always dreamed of- all play, no work.

in other news... maybe i'm buying a new car?!  i should call the suze orman show and have her tell me whether i can afford it or not, haha.


Monday, January 05, 2009

bored, so here we go!!
40 Secrets about Yourself -- Be HONEST no matter what.

1. Is that your natural hair color?
-- about half of my head is... i want to dye it again but don't want it to fall out so i'm torn

2. where was your default pic taken?
-- at the bar for new years eve

3. What's your middle name?
-- lynne (ew... shoulda been nicole) 

4. Your current relationship status?
-- single, but i wish people would stop trying to set me up with other people!

5. Honestly, does your crush like you back?
-- haha i hope so! i think so, though. :)

6. What is your current mood?
-- hmm slightly bored and stressed (can you be both at the same time?) but pretty happy since this week should be nice and gossip girl is on

7.What color underwear are you wearing?
-- black and white stripes... so sexy haha

8.What is one thing that makes you happy?
-- only one? there are too many things that make me happy!

10. If you could go back in time, and change something what would it be?
-- i'd have to go kinda far back for this, but if i could make my grandpa still alive without changing the whole course of my dad's future and erasing my family, i would

11. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day- what would you be?
-- i would like to be a bird, so i could fly.  it would be glorious to be able to fly.  maybe something cool like a falcon, but i'm not sure i want to eat mice.

12. Ever had a near death experience?
-- no, can't say that i have.  i thought i would drown once when someone was holding my head underwater, but i didn't actually come close, so i guess that's not near death.

13. Something you do a lot?
-- chat on IM and play sims 2

14. What's the name of the song stuck in your head right now?
-- mama mia auf deutsch!

15. who did you copy and paste this from?
-- ashley grusecki, a girl from high school

16. Name someone with the same b-day as you?
-- pharell does! and colin powell.  and this random polish boy i met in germany once.

17. When was the last time you cried?
-- i got a little teary-eyed over a book this morning.  this, however, is not a rare occurance.

18. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
-- i sang kareoke a couple of times, and i was in chorus in elementary school... i try to avoid singing in public though, since people's ears might bleed.

19. If you could have one super power what would it be?
-- flying, hands down. there's really no contest on that one.  i would love to fly.

20. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
-- hmmm, the face usually.  i can't pick out individual things on the face, because they all need to work together as a unit.  also, and this is not the first thing, but i also completely love a nice broad set of shoulders and muscular arms.  just wanted to throw that out there.

21. What do you usually order from Starbucks?
-- i avoid starbucks, so, nothing.

22. What’s your biggest secret?
-- as if i'd tell you.

23. What's your favorite color?
-- green's held that throne for a few years now, but i also really love yellow and red.

24. When was the last time you lied?
-- well, sarah just asked me a few minutes ago if i cried when edward dumped bella, and i said no.  but see question #17 for the truth.

25. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?
-- yeah sure, i love disney movies still!  and sometimes i like to watch drake and josh on nickelodeon.

27. What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
-- i'm eating some parmesan goldfish... the only acceptable flavor!

28. Do you speak any other language?
-- german!! and i can fake knowing french kind of.

29. What's your favorite smell?
-- rye bread, and not to sound bad or anything, but the smell of cooking meat is amazing

30. If you could describe life in one word what would it be?
-- an adventure

31. When was the last time you gave/received a hug?
-- i think my sister gave me a hug yesterday 

32. Have you ever been kissed in the rain?
-- nope.  i know that romantics everywhere will probably have seizures and die if i say this, but i probably would hate being kissed in the rain.  i don't like being in the rain at all usually.

33. What are you thinking about right now?
-- i love gossip girl, haha

34. What should you be doing?
-- probably getting ready to go back to school, or preparing my lesson plans for german 2 or something 

35. What was the last thing that made you upset?
-- unnecessary worrying... basically something that needs to stop right away

36. How often do you pray?
-- i don't sit and pray like some people do.  not sure if it's the right way or not, but sometimes i'll just say simple prayers during the day.  real quick ones, like saying thanks for something or asking for help. 

37. Do you like working in the yard?
-- no?? its hot and it makes me tired

39. Name 5 things in your closet.
-- the usual stuff... clothes, shoes, hats, purses, and a sewing machine 

40. Do you act different around your crush?
-- i don't think i do... although perhaps a little less crazy/retarded than i act at home.  but mostly, i think i'm pretty honest and real around him, and that feels good.


Sunday, January 04, 2009

happy 2009 everyone! i hope that your new years was awesome! :)  my night was pretty awesome- the first time i ever celebrated new years in a bar.  it was fun!  my friends and i got super dressed up in our new dresses and matching feathered tiaras to go out to a country bar... we were a bit out of place but it was still a really great time.  and we got all kinds of free things- even free champagne once the ball dropped!

i am excited for this year, i have a lot of cool things planned.  i am really not excited to go back to school and start teaching again, although hopefully it will be easier and less stressful than last semester.  my classes, on the other hand, are sure to be worse.  i'm pretty nervous about it actually, so mostly i'm going to be hoping and praying that summer comes fast.  i have about a million different trips planned with friends which i can't wait for.  that part at least will rock.


Monday, December 29, 2008

2008 is almost over.  here's the part where i go: wow! i can't believe this year is over already, it went so fast!  and here is the biggest cliche: a "memories" post.  these are some of my best memories and accomplishments, as well as some random stuff from the last year:

  • i got (and later left) a new job
  • accumulated a grand total of three new scars
  • had a short fling with gilad and his total body fitness workouts
  • saw a soap lady
  • discovered lost in paris
  • got accepted into grad school
  • bought the bassist of lost in paris a shot for his birthday
  • ran in my first 5K race
  • gambled in a casino
  • visited a polish shrine
  • performed in my first bellydancing recital
  • saw my grandfather for the first time in 15 years
  • took a road trip to FL with my best friend
  • swam in the gulf of mexico
  • gave blood for the first time (and almost passed out in the process hehe)
  • said goodbye to the place where i worked for the last seven years
  • saved over $9,000!
  • got something i always wanted
  • taught my first ever class!
  • voted for obama
  • had 3 flat tires
  • realized i am braver than i thought
  • finally learned how to cook
  • finished my first semester of grad school!!

hopefully next year is just as good (or even better!)



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