Random Thoughts: The late Sunday Afternoon Edition

I haven't made any more progress in Moby Dick.

 Maybe because I keep reading it while laying across my bed.

 Inevitably, I wake up 3 hours later with my glasses on and the book still clutched in my hand. 

I plan to finish it tonight though- look for my review tomorrow!!

I also plan to finish up all of these craft projects for my fall packages and SHIP THEM OFF!!

I may or may not have eaten some candy from the fall packages.

Maybe.

 But let's say I did.

Am I really to blame?

 Or is it, in fact, the CANDY ITSELF that is to blame, calling my name from the depths of the fall package boxes?

I love social work, but there are so few social workers I like.

 I find most to be smug and self loathing.

 It's exhausting to deal with.

I don't like to do product endorsements, but I have to say that the pumpkin spice candle from Walmart totally rocks! 

My sisters have been chatting and talking about what a terrible pet owner I would be.

 Are you kidding me?

 I am the daughter of the "cat whisperer".

 I would be an excellent pet owner!
 (and yes, I HAVE killed a number of houseplants. Or should I say, they have killed themselves, due to their own lack of initiative!)

People need to update their blogs more often!

 Put down your children, responsibilities, and hobbies and entertain me, people!

What I focused on during my last training..sneakily reading and GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!!!

The strange lunches social workers eat when we all get together

I was tired of waiting at this light
 (which is literally like a 3 minute wait)

 until I realized I was missing the chance to see an amazing sunrise!

Lori Ann

Sail Away

"Whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul.."

"as a rather good sort of God, who perhaps meant well enough on the whole, but in all cases did not succeed in his benevolent designs" 
(referring to a small carved wooden pagan idol named Yojo)

"commend myself into the care of Heaven"
 (author describing the act of falling asleep)

"Ignorance is the parent of fear"

You may be wondering what all of these fabulous quotes have in common.

Well, wonder no more, my good people!

I am reading Moby Dick!!

This was another one on my list that I was hesitant to read because it sounded DEAD BORING.

 I knew it was about a whale and someone named Captain Ahab and blah blah blah.

However, in reading all of the books on my 100 greatest books of all time list, I have been, more often than not, pleasantly surprised.

 I adore Don Quixote, I am obsessed with Pride and Prejudice, I never have laughed as much as I did with Huckleberry Finn.

Maybe, I thought, Moby Dick will surprise me.

And let me tell you..it has!

I am 1/3rd of the way through, and they have just set sail for a three years journey, Ishmael and his tattooed pagan "bosom friend" Queequeg.

  I have been alternately laughing over their strange adventures and marveling at the poetic and inspiring words of Herman Melville.

I can't say it enough.

 Classic literature is classic for a reason.

 Every single one of the books I have read
 (except the creepy Heart of Darkness)

 has struck a chord with me.

 Has made me laugh, cry, and see the world in a whole new way.

Lori Ann

You'll have new Septembers

What it is, people?
 (I love saying that, it makes no sense)

Anyway, I have been asking my clients questions from my infamous

  book of questions

 and so I thought I'd ask you all too!

 Please choose at least one
(or maybe all of them!!)

 and tell me something about yourself.

Aren't I paying you people to keep me entertained at work?

I'd hate to have to lay any of you off in this kind of economy!! 

Question 1

What would you most like to hear from your father?

Question 2

Who do you think was the worst criminal in history?

Question 3

What's the most disgusting thing you've ever had to do?

Answer or don't.

 Your silence will be just as intriguing as your answers:)

p.s. On a side note, my fall decorating has now spewed over from my apartment to my office.

Check out my office door
 (the thing in the middle is for putting pics and decorations..don't worry..I'm getting to that next!)

p.p.s.- Don't be alarmed.

 It's supposed to look like that:)



                        Lori Ann

Your string of lights is still bright to me

I so very rarely get excited for new music. If I hear it on the radio and learn the lyrics, I grow to like it and sing along. 

 It's unusual for me to be like "I can't wait for this album to come out!"

I SO cannot wait for Taylor Swift's new album, Speak Now. 

I've already heard two of the songs (Mine and Innocent) and they are amazing!!

I wish I could switch generations and have Taylor Swift for my generation, and give Britney Spears to this generation:) 

Lori Ann

p.s.- My nephew James is having a hard time adjusting to his new school. He is autistic.(but the brightest and most beautiful child I have ever seen!) Can everyone keep him in your prayers? He is so sweet and I think that if we all pray, he will be ok. 

I don't know what to do

Random Thoughts Sunday Night:

I made myself a weird potato soup tonight. Then I served it up with a wooden spoon. I love wooden serving spoons. They remind me of Yoda. 

No movies sound good. I keep flipping through my netflix, trying to find something that sounds entertaining. Blah.

I've been reading crafting blogs. It's so bittersweet for me because I love to craft, but I have no orginality or skill.

It's still in the 80's here. Damn you, South. Why won't you let me have my fall weather???

I tried to watch Twilight today, but Kristin Stewart just annoys me too much. 

9 days until GLEE!!  Oh course, I don't have tv channels, so I hope hulu puts it up the next day. 

I haven't eaten chocolate in weeks. It just hasn't appealed to me in a long time. I don't know why.

I'm taking a candle lit bubble bath tonight!! I think I will start reading Moby Dick..I still can't find Walden, and I need to get moving.

Speaking of books, for every "good" book I read, I probably read about 15 romance novels. I buy them at the thrift store. They are my only enduring life passion. I hope to write one eventually. ANYWAY, I read possibly the WORST romance novel the other night. It was some bizzare story about a rich man and his sister is a social worker and she tells him that even though he gives money to the poor, he needs to experience it..blah, blah, blah...rich is evil, poor is wise and good. The LAST thing I want from a romance novel is a heavy handed poltical message. 

In closing, I have a feeling its going to be a festive week. Hold onto your hats, people! 

Lori Ann

These are my confessions..Part 17494278..

I confess:

There has been a lot of drama at work lately, including, but not limited to: a "come to Budda" meeting with my immediate supervisor, an  intern named Laura who is JUST like me (she's LDS, working on her MSW, and she came out here to help her sister!), late night texting, and crying in supervision meetings.

 And the cantaloupes..how could I forget them?

Free cantaloupes from my mortal enemy.

I think I am over my grape fetish.

Now I am obsessed with tacos.

Trying to get this blog the way I want it is going to kill me.

And then I'm going to make national news as the very first victim of "death by blog":)

The fall packages are ALMOST complete.

Just a few more things...

Glee starts soon.

 I am so excited that it's keeping me up at night.

You know what word I hate?

 "Grimace".

Seriously, have you ever heard anyone say it?

And it always sounds annoying when written
. (No disrespect to that purple creature from McDonalds)

68 days until my parents go to Europe.

 Enjoy it, Europeans.

Things will never be the same after November 17th...

Lori Ann

Time after time

Ok, I'm obsessed with fall.

It's undoubtedly gotten BORING by now.

At least for all of you.

For me, it gets more thrilling by the day.

Here are some photos of my apartment.

 It's half way through the process of getting all 'falled up'.

This is a candle I got my sister Erin.

 I just wanted you to see what it looks like, Eri!

I love red sparkly drinks in the fall.

 I don't know why. 

This is cranberry and ginger ale!

I put up some lights! Both clear and orange.

  Lights and sparkly things make me feel like the holidays are about to begin!

There is some other stuff, but I'll let the anticipation build!

thanks for putting up with my fall obsession..you people rock!

Lori Ann