Laptop Update

It appears as though my laptop is suffering from some problem affecting the video card, which is apparently built into the motherboard (I'm really educated about computers, if you couldn't tell, ha) ... and thus will take up to 2 weeks to order/replace. Luckily our computer guy (Dr. Computer- Lonny Davis- for anyone in Newburgh/Evansville- completely recommend him!!!) says he'll do it at cost, since it isn't under warranty anymore. He actually built the laptop for me a little over two years ago, so I think he knows what he's doing.

Thankfully I'm not in absolute need of it this semester, as I NEVER have papers and the only online homework is minor and infrequent. Unfortunately, this will most likely be affecting my blogging for the next two weeks... so you won't be seeing much of me. (Disappointing I know. I'm just so mad that I finally get in the hang of regularly updating this and now I can't, haha).

But, with Halloween approaching I'm sure I'll be back with quite a bang and a million updates, so stay tuned.

New Kids in the Jungle.

I FINALLY Went and bought some of those adorable little African Dwarf Frogs they've been selling in the Eco-Aquarium's at Hallmark. The aquarium itself is pretty cool- you rarely have to change the water, never have to clean the tank, and only feed the frogs a few times a week. Plus they're SO damn cute.

I named the frogs Hayden and Rossi, after Nicki Hayden and Valentino Rossi of MotoGP fame. The snail, which I added later (They insisted that the aquariums didn't need snails and that's why they were no longer included, but seeing how dirty SOME of the ones in the store were I went and bought a $2 yellow snail from PetCo, whose color goes beautifully with the tank ;-) ) is named Stoner after Casey Stoner, the Australian rider for team Ducati. Ok yeah, it's a Hoover thing... we can't help but name all of our animals after racers.
Hayden (The bigger one) seems particularly amused with Stoner the snail, and has so far alternated between seemingly hugging him, attacking him, and using him as a couch of sorts. It's absolutely hillarious to watch them. You truly would not expect these tiny little things to be of any entertainment value and merely serve as a desk aesthetic, but they are constantly ALL over the place. When they're not, they're floating in the most awkward "Zen" positions... apparently a common habit for these frogs.



Easily amused? Yes. But you have to take your excitement in any sized dose as you can while you're working your way through business school. Plus, like I said, they're so cute (Though admittedly a little creepy at times) that you kind of just can't help it.

Tayla's First Night Out.

The new shoes have officially been broken in, and are luckily taking a liking to my feet. They've stretched to fit absolutely perfectly... though they're still a bit tight when flexing the foot which makes driving difficult, but beauty is pain, right?

Worn with Black Old Navy 3/4 Length Sleeved Dress, hemmed a bit shorter thanks to my NOT SO long legs that look even shorter if dresses get too close to the knee. ;-)

Laptop Problems!!!

Well, the laptop is on the fritz again... which is rather disappointing because I had been on SUCH a good role keeping up with this! However, this weekend when I get home and am able to upload pictures/have internet access other than on my phone, you can expect updates regarding Homecoming weekend, tailgating, the football game, and other not so pleasant details from the day. ALSO-- I've added to the family and am the proud new mommy of two little African dwarf frogs and a snail (which was just added, the frogs don't seem to know what to do about him just yet...). So like any new mother I've got a million pictures of these hillarious little guys and will be sure to post a few.

For now.... hopefully everyone has a great rest of the week. I'll be back on friday. ;-)

Halloween Costume Time.

In the spirit of October and the fact that Kelly and I are heading off to get the fabric and what not to make our costumes today, I thought it might be fun to recap past Halloween costumes. Hopefully this year's will be just as good, as we've got a few planned. :-)

One of my all-time favorites: Jane of the Jungle, Sophomore Year of College.

Flag Girl- Sophomore Year of College with Kelly the Indian and Lauryn as Raggedy Ann (Gimme Gimme Morree?). Pleather leggings are always a good thing, but particularly when paired with knee high Steve Maddens.

Dorothy, Katelyn as Little Red Riding Hood- Freshman Year of College

Motley Crue Groupie- Freshman Year of College

PIRATE! Senior Year in High School

And this of course was not Halloween, but I just couldn't not include my rendition of Cleopatra paired with Steven's Antony.

AND Our Slash and Axl from this year's Rockstar Party. :-)

(YES a Motley Crue shirt. I'll have you know Nikki, Tommy, and Slash were TIGHT.)

Remember Bosses' Day This Friday.

I just got an e-mail from Zeidler's in Newburgh (Yes, send your mother flowers for ONE Mother's Day and in return get the companionship of e-mail bombardment for the rest of your life) informing me that Bosses' Day is this friday.

First of all... I feel like flowers seem like a bit of a creepy thing to send to your boss? I mean unless I am your boss because I LOVE real flowers, but last time I checked I didn't hold much power over anyone. Second of all, Zeidler's... perhaps you'd first like to find me a job to supply a boss that I could consider sending flowers to, because the last 30 job applications I filled out didn't turn out too fruitfully.

But anyway, for those of you that have bosses, maybe you're interested in knowing that their day is friday and apparently they might like some flowers. And for those of you who aren't bosses, like myself... here are some VIRTUAL flowers freshly picked from the Zeidler's website.

My Head is Spinning.

So, I've spent the last two hours embarking on the beginning of the long journey that is finding an internship. I'm largely focused on Chicago due to the fact that my dad now has an apartment there (WITH A SPARE BEDROOM) which means no extra rent cost, because lord knows subletting in Bloomington is practically impossible.

So far I've come up with a few in the area I'm interested in, including Blistex, MillerCoors, BMW, Solo Cup, United Airlines, and a few others. Drunken soft lips in luxury cars? Hey, they say follow your interests. I'm sure there are plenty more to be found, and many companies aren't even putting specific opportunities out there yet, so this is just preliminary research. I also may try to look into something retail related. I'd like the focus to be marketing/sales or something along those lines if at all possible. I can only hope I've got the economy on my side for this one, I mean, who DOESN'T want a free (unpaid) intern willingly throwing themselves at the company?

I guess backups, if Chicago doesn't work out, will probably be the Indianapolis/St. Louis areas. I'd like to think maybe I could commute to Indy. Though a full time job with a 40 minute drive tacked on both ways may not bode so well with my sleep schedule. We'll see.

HALLOWEEN'S COMING!

So after finishing midterms last week and returning to Bloomington after a two day trip home that felt more like a few hours, I decided Saturday night and Sunday would best be dedicated to laying around on the couch in the dark all day watching horror movies. I was quite delighted to discover that we've got a MILLION for free OnDemand. Thank goodness!

Saturday night I watched Wicked Little Things, a story with a somewhat boring plot of a mother and her two daughters moving to a town once thriving with mines after the death of her husband, only to be stalked by zombie children. I must admit, however, that the zombie kids were scary as hell. I started on Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses, but didn't manage to finish that before bed.
Sunday, I finished House of 1000 Corpses, which I don't think was anything like I would have expected. I kind of liked the "freak show/circus" feel it put out. I also watched The Midnight Meat Train featuring the ever so sexy Bradley Cooper, about a photographer trying to boost his career by catching a subway serial killer in action. DEFINITELY some good twists in that one, though the ending was slightly bizarre and questionable. Finished it off with Catacombs, a fear net original with Shannyn Sossamon from Rules of Attraction and Pink (Yes, the singer). This one was about a girl who goes to visit her sister in Paris, where they go to a party held below the streets of Paris in the famous Catacombs, and not all of the party guests make it out alive. The twists in THAT one were nothing I could ever have seen coming.

So on the bright side this weekend got me full on in the swing of Halloween and I saw some pretty decent horror films. On the downside, I can't open my window and so much as hear the leaves blowing about outside without thinking a serial killer lurks right outside our apartment. Now I can't wait to see Paranormal Activity and The Stepfather, among others, in theaters!

THANK YOU Chelsea Handler.

An entry straight from Chelsea Handler's blog:

Alcohol has always been linked to depression. Since it is a depressant, it usually ends up "deadening feelings" in people who consume it regularly. I usually refer to those moments as blackouts, but to each his own. Now a new study shows that non-drinkers may be more depressed than people who drink. The study showed that people who abstain from alcohol have more anxiety and are at a higher risk for depression. Here at the office, we refer to this as the "No S--t" study.

Blog can be found at http://www.eonline.com/on/shows/chelsea/chelseaness/index.jsp

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!

What a great excuse to break from studying for midterms. I practically jumped the UPS guy on his way to the door. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY TAYLAS! Ok ok, I'll admit it... my name is Alex and I'm addicted to shoes.
I'm SO glad they fit. Though due to the design of them they're next to impossible to put on- really just to squeeze the ball of your heel in before zipping. Right now I'm wearing them around, doing lunges, all sorts of good and slightly awkward movements to stretch them out a little bit. They're also surprisingly comfortable (as far as standing on them is concerned) for high heels, which is VERY nice! I think once I get them stretched out just a little bit they'll be perfect!