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Archive for the 'random' category
December 9, 2007 11:36 am
December 8, 2007 12:14 am
Yeah OK, so this hippie’s got a shiny new toy … I just received a MacBook Pro for my birthday, and it’s fuuuun.
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November 21, 2007 4:09 pm
Remember that story not too long ago about Megan Coulter, the 13-year-old from Illinois who got two days of detention from school because she hugged some friends goodbye for the weekend? Well, today there’s a story on the OC Register about a couple of students from nearby Tustin who got SUSPENDED because of the same reason.
Hugging.
WTF is wrong with this picture? What problem am I not seeing??
OK, I can understand that instances of unwanted physical contact can be a problem, but in general, hugging != a very bad and evil thing. Am I out of my gourd? Do most parents discourage this kind of behavior? My god, what would these parents have said when they saw me when I was in school? My friends and I greeted and said goodbyes with kisses on the cheek, and THAT was the norm. (Granted, it was an international school with very European customs, but still.) There was nothing elaborate about them and they didn’t clog up hallways. Mwah-mwah, good morning. Mwah-mwah, see you after class.
Americans can be so damn uptight sometimes.
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November 13, 2007 10:27 am
- There’s plans to expand the community center over at University Park in Irvine starting next year following green building standards. They’re going to be using “sustainable bamboo floors, a reflective roof and brick made of recycled materials.” The renovation will add a whopping 6,000 square feet to the center’s current 3,800. Why can’t they do stuff like this in my town? Source: OC Register.
- Someone decided to do some “art” with toilet paper, spelling out (what I think is) “CRAP”. Yeah, OK, this is funny/intriguing for a minute, but then I gotta wonder … was it really necessary to waste all that toilet paper? Source: Craftzine.
- I’ve been foiled by the wrappers that protect my new love, JavaPodz. I sent them an email yesterday asking if the individual foil wrappers were recyclable, and unfortunately, they are not due to the plastic lining they’ve added (to better insulate the pods inside). Bummer.
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- Good grammar. It never ceases to amaze me that a lot of Americans still can’t figure out how to properly use apostrophes. Come on, people! English isn’t even my native language and I’m able to remember the difference between plurals and possessives. Learn the right way to use apostrophes via LifeHacker.
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 My new Bond Street purse from matt and nat. It’s cruelty-free and vegan! Plus, it goes with my Vanna wallet, another recent matt and nat purchase. If you’re in Orange County and in the market for vegan accessories, I highly recommend stopping by Humanitaire at The Camp in Costa Mesa.
- Of course, instead of buying something new, opt for something recycled and/or handmade! Check out my post on WorldChanging LA about the upcoming SoCo Bazaar in the OC.
Categories: random, shopping
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