from the external

So a lot has happened around these parts lately, and I have had neither the time nor the inclination to write most of it down here. But the short of it is that I have a job at the Eagle (it’s going well), and I’ve moved across town to live with my friends Allison and Dominic (her husband). It’s been fun so far, and not in the least because of their dog. Please allow me to humbly introduce you to the Madam Yogurta Bearwood (her Hollywood name). Here is a sample shot from her extensive portfolio:

She is a wonderfully talented dog, and loved and adored by fans the world over. What’s that you say? You want to see more? Well, alright. She is, afterall, in very high demand these days (people fight over who gets to wait on the Madam when her handlers [her humans, Allison and Dominic] go out of town). So without further ado, I present to you clear evidence of Madam Bearwood’s exceptional expressions of emotion.

I love Ms. Bearwood, and despite her troubled past (cruelly abandoned by her parents in the back of Dominic’s truck when she was just a wee pup), she has grown into a talented, graceful, and gorgeous young starlet. She’s the alpha female of Hollywood, and her reign has only just begun.

So. I turned 22 on the 11th. And Janet turns 22 today. Woo! I luff yoo, punkin! Here’s to 22 more.

I miss you. I’m afraid that, while you’re down in Aussieland, living your wonderful, fast-paced, exciting, Spirited life, you’ll forget all about this lazy Texan who misses your heart at least being in the same state with her. Now you’re a world away, and my heart misses its friend. I love you, and I want you to be safe on the other side of the world where I can’t hug you, okay? Be safe, and when you come home in two years you better be in one piece. I can’t wait to see pictures, hear stories, cry with laughter.

Can we Skype again soon? It was good to see your face while we talked. Love you, friend. I have more respect for you than you know. Smoochieeez, phathead.

I’m feelin’ the black and whites lately. I got a fun new Photoshop action set.

One of the first pictures I took on my study abroad to Germany before I really even knew how to use my camera. It’s still one of my favorites for some reason.

Just stopping by to post a lovely new picture.

I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me! But I have a bit to talk about!

I got a job! And I’m writing about it here so that I don’t have to type like a bajillion times on my friends’ Facebook walls. :p So I shall point them all here. I’m sneaky like that. So here are the deets:

Who: me
What: the newest Graphic Artist
When: I start Monday
Where: The Eagle (the newspaper here in B/CS)
Why: um, because I need a job. Duh.

So there you have it! I am the newest addition to the working world. Woohoo! Haha. I hope I love it. I’m pretty optimistic.

Oh! Also! I forgot to post this. I sorta kinda learned how to sew! Momma helped me make an apron! Here, look!

Cool, right? It was good times. It’s red with white polka dots with a black pocket and happy straps! Woo! I hope I can keep learning more sewing stuff. It was pretty fun. Holla!

Okay well, I gotta pack a bag because I’m supposed to house sit tonight through Monday, so I gotta run. I also gotta figure out how to get chocolate out of my sheets (omg, don’t even ask, it’s a looooong story). So it’s gonna be a random night. :p Leave a comment if you have questions!

I started crying on the way home this morning, but they were happy tears. Then I started laughing maniacally. So I was laughing and crying at the same time. I looked completely sane, I assure you. Would you like to know whyyyyyy I am so happy now? I don’t want to jinx myself since final grades aren’t out until Thursday night, buuuuuuuuut:

I. Am. Done. With. College.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! (insert screeeeeam here) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

And to illustrate just how I feel, I give you a Google Image search (so obviously none of these images are mine):

Even Asians can be happy for me!

This one needs to work on her dental hygiene. But she’s still happy!

I’m greasy, tired, and hungry, but I’m done. Woo! Now it’s off to work. That never ends, ha.

DONE!

DONE!

DONE!!!!!

This comes to us courtesy of Amanda’s AIM away message.

How is it they live in such harmony the billions of stars - when most men can barely go a minute without declaring war in their minds about someone they know.

Saint Thomas Aquinas

I like it.

I’m tired and my head is splitting open (enough that I’m considering FOUR Advil, and as my mother knows, it’s pulling teeth to get me to take ONE usually), but I feel like posting something, so I’m posting some oldie shots of duckies. You can never go wrong with duckies.