UND is trying to kill us all

Maybe I'm just whining because I don't want to go at all. At this point in the semester, going to class wouldn't sound fun even if it was rainging chocolate. But honestly it's a winter storm, people! I know we're from North Dakota, we're tough and withstand any temp you throw at us-- but REALLY-- sometimes it's okay to admit that the winter is stronger than we are.

The National Weather Service describes this weather as HAZARDOUS. Widespread blowing snow and a chance of more snow. The high is only 23 degrees-- not counting the ice/sleet/wind crap that is gusting in at 50 mph. Did I mention the roads are pure ice?

But in my history of going here, UND has never called off school. Not even when it was 60 below WITHOUT the windchill and we had snow up to our waist. Also, it's Thanksgiving weekend meaning most people are stranded in route back to G.F.Will UND cancel class? NO. I don't think they would cancel class if man-eating-ogres were roaming the streets. Not even if the man-eating-ogres preffered college co-ed meat above all others. Maybe if the ogre devoured professors....

Anyway, why should I complain? I made the command decision to stay home and skip all but one class (the one I have to give a presentation in) You know why I can still whine? Becuase I KNOW it's the right decision.

It took 20 minutes to scrape the inch of ice off my vehicle and 30 minutes to make a normally 10 minute drive today. I should be rewarded for good common sense not punished by missing quizes and lectures. It's okay, North Dakota, to wave the white flag in surrender now and then.

Not that mother nature would notice a white flag in all this mess anyway...I'm just saying!

BRRRRR!!!

Giving Thanks Day

Things I'm THANKFUL for
- My Family (aren't we cute?)
- Days where you never have to get out of your pajamas
- Close Friends. Even if it's been awhile, you can pick up where you left off
- Parents that love you
- Movies that make you laugh
- Toast
- Candles that smell so good
- Warm bed and cozy sheets
- Photos that make you look hot
- Compassionate people
- Funky/Cute scarves
- Nice church hymns
- Nights you have all to yourself
- good music, hot cocoa and a book
- People that say "I love you"
- Attractive boys that smile at you (confidence boost= good)
- The cute boy who smiles at me, even when I look terrible

Things that make me not-so-thankful:
- Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey breaking up... But they were cute and had a series...!!! I'm disillusioned with love.
- Scott Stapp of Creed annoucing a solo career (you were bad in a band, what makes you think you have the right to go solo?)
- eating a huge Turkey dinner and finding yourself hungry again at midnight (sick)
- People you love living far away
- End of semester projects that make your head hurt
- George Bush doing ANYTHING
- My bank balance
- Blogging instead of doing homework... oh wait, that's FUN!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Christmas 2005 + Puggles

----------- "Please give me to Emily for Christmas. She'll take good care of me!"

**I saw these dogs on Best Week Ever (Vh1 show). They are a new breed. A pug + beagle. I think they are adorable. I looked them up online and this was a definite sign that the puggle is for me. I have been saying for years that one day I will buy a dog and name it Charlie. Well this was the first picture I found of a puggle. And her name?... CHARLIE! Allergies, smallergies! I need this dog!

Dear Santa,
I have been a very good girl this year. I have been going to class, (mostly) and spreading peace on Earth. Well, I don't spread peace to the guy in front of me on Washington going 10 miles below the speed limit, or that guy in my English class who always knows the answer to EVERYTHING... but usually I'm pretty good.

I work hard at school and only occasionally squander money on things I do not need. I think you and I both know how cute those shoes were. I HAD to buy them. I don’t spend much time at the bars or misbehaving in general. I think I deserve a spot on the nice list. And speaking of nice… there are so many nice things I am really hoping for this holiday season.

Of course, I know Christmas is about family, peace, and good-spirited fun. But, I mean, your job is kinda specific. One day of the whole year you bring people presents. If you aren’t too busy, could you swing by with any of these items? I would appreciate it and would totally spread the word that you are a cool dude.

MY LIST 2005
- A puggle named Charlie (see picture)- A new mattress (one without straw in the boxspring)

- Anne of Avonle on DVD (I love that movie! Don't care how nerdy that makes me)

- Digital Camera CanonPowerShotA610 (I swear I am the only person in 2005 using a disposable camera)
http://reviews.cnet.com/Canon_PowerShot_A610/4505-6501_7-31475448.html?tag=pdtl-list

- New backpack (the current one is of not cute and the padded pocket isn’t big enough for my computer. How’s about some money so I can invest in something nice?- How about money in general? I really like money. It’s very versatile.

-Gift card to Target. I can survive on Target-only products forever!!

If I have more ideas, I will be kind enough to pass them on in another post. Thanks Santa (aka mom & dad who I love VERY MUCH.)