cptlbryant

Yes, I'm back. Did I even post today? I can't remember. It's been a long day. Not as long as yesterday.

Yesterday went on forever, it seemed. I had to do laundry and shopping. I tried to find a book for a class and couldn't find it at Borders. Then, needed more tapes for class. Got home and watched SVU and went to bed early.

Today, I did homework early on. Slept in, though. I wrote out my script for my music video. I have to do my shooting tomorrow with Crystal. I hope all goes well. Then, I took a nap and I knew I shouldn't. I got up one hour before gma was to pick me up to go get my camera. I tried desparately to get ready, but felt like my batteries had run down. Got downstairs in time to meet her. Got to school and hiked to the J school to get the camera. A girl was in line in front of me to check out equipment and had a camera, light kit, batteries, mics and a tripod. She had to make a couple of trips to her car. As she was checking "inventory" I almost asked about a light kit, but decided that was one thing I didn't want to have to lug all over the place. When it was my turn, she checked and turned out "my" camera was checked out for the whole weekend. I freaked! She said there was another camera no one had claimed yet and gave me that one. I was able to relax. Lugged the camera and tripod back to the car and was winded by that time. That's what I get for taking a nap and not eating lunch.

When I got home, I had just enough sunlight to do my shooting downstairs. I set up the camera and white balanced. I got some shots of the flowers in front of my building. Then, I looked around and noticed how pretty the sunset was, so I decided to get some of the sky for my project. As I'm doing that, some guy from my building comes out and starts talking to me. Why is it that when people see you doing something outside, they think you want to talk? That happens on the bus too. I hate that. The guy asked what I was doing and I said it was for school. He seemed surprised. Then finally left. I packed up and went back inside.

After I got away from the crazies and was back in my safe apartment, I started my other shooting. I got two more shots done.

We have to do a music video and I'm doing a Chris Isaak song (big surprise) "Black Flowers." For the beginning mystical sound, I dropped paint into a dishpan. Not sure how it will look with everything else. I have a backup in case. Then I got the flowers for the "black flowers" part. I got the sky for "...black flowers grow in the sky..." I watered down red paint and dropped it only paper for the "...sign in blood..." part. I think it's okay, but as I was doing it, I noticed how kinda sick it was too. It's a short part, so maybe I won't have to use too much of it. Then, I finish tomorrow even if it kills me. I have to edit next week and oh what fun that will be. EVERYONE from my class will be in the computer lab!

Now, it's really late and I need to meet Crystal at 11. I'm pushing it.

I did some searches tonight for some reason. I had this dream the other night. I was on the computer and I went to the old DL ABC board I used to go to and was reading messages. I guess I posted a message or something. Don't remember much else. When I woke up, the dream plagued me. I decided to check out the board again and I can't find it. So, that spurred me on to locate some of those other people. I found Jac. I also found M. I did see some other people, but not as far as recent profiles or posts. I did sort of find Mic. Why the sudden interest? Don't know. I just started thinking about them again. And I think I needed to know where I stood with them. When I went back and looked, I didn't feel anything. A few months ago, I would have felt depressed or sad. Now, I'm fine. Oh, I did find an old WL message board. WL/DL is so far past me now that it doesn't even bother me to see it. I still shutter at initial sight, but it doesn't really bother me anymore. I did happen across the Proops guy the other night. I caught "Taboo" on TNN in its first week or something. The host looks so familiar. He looks like a guy who was on "Trading Spaces" (a homeowner). I kept talking myself out of that, but the guy really looks like him. Anyway, I found "Taboo" again the other night and who should pop on the screen but that Proops guy. I flinched and changed the channel. I can't watch him, he just disgusts me. That's all I'll say.

This thing's getting long, but one more thing. Joe Rogan was on Jay last night. I watched it this morning with my breakfast. It was so cool to see him out of "character." He talked about "Fear Factor" and the "all gross show" from Monday. The one I missed because of something, don't remember what. I love Joe and I'll stand up for him and "Fear Factor." Did I mention that I did stand up for the show at my hairdresser's? Anyway, Joe defended that his show is not a reality show because where in reality do people dunk their heads in cow's blood? Good point. It's a game show. So there.

Need to go. Too late for futher explanations.

This is just a quick check-in before I run off again for the week.

I have an exam on Monday and on Tuesday! Two in a row! UGH! What pressure! I'm doing okay, though. I have been studying for my ethics exam all weekend and am finding that I know more than I thought I did. I could actually tell you the meaning of Utilitarianism. That's somethin'. I'm not too sure about my Visual exam, though I think it's all multiple choice. That's good. I hope it is, anyway.

Things are popping up all over the place from my past this week. Last week I watched Jay at the Oregon State campus. It made me so homesick! Really. I actually miss Corvallis...the school anyway. Then I was up last night and saw an ad for OSU football. Guess who's going to be at OSU next month. Wayne Brady. I am NOT kidding. I almost jumped out of my skin! I can't help but think all of these coincidences aren't some sort of cosmic sign of something. What, I don't know. Do you know how long I've wanted to be in a "Jay Walking" sketch? For as long as I've watched The Tonight Show...and I miss it by a year!!! And as far as Wayne's concerned, I don't care that I missed him, but that's weird that he would be going there of all places.

Last night I started a new book, "Homecoming." I'm really enjoying it. I had a dream about it and it's the first time I've had a dream about a book I'm reading. I've had a lot of dreams about shows or movies, but never about a book.

Tonight E! is having a special about MASH and I want to be sure to watch it. I should get going.

Later.

What's On?: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

What's Hot?: Conan O'Brian

What's Not?: The Nisson Commerical that plays "One Week."

Most Anticipated Show of the Week: Fear Factor

Favorite Show of Last Week: Third Watch

Favorite Class of the Week: Media Ethics

Favorite Song of the Week: Backstreet's Back...The Backstreet Boys

Current Book: Quantum Leap: Odyssy


Current Crush: A.J. from the Backstreet Boys...and there's a guy in a couple of my journalism classes who resembles him somewhat; very strange.

What do I want to do right now?: Go to sleep.

I thought I'd give the highlights of my life as it is right now. Not much is really going on. School's going. Not as bad as I thought it would be. I'm working hard and can't wait until summer's over. I have to take a summer school class and not looking forward to it.

In other news, I saw Conan O'Brian on Larry King yesterday. I found out that Conan is a Harvard graduate and was studying creative writing. WOW! I couldn't believe how his college life mirrored mine somewhat; in his asperations. Then he went on to write for TV shows which is my dream. Awesome! Conan's cool.

I saw N*SYNC on Rosie the other day. They're getting kind of weird. Lance is going into space...what's that about? I'm going way over the Backstreet side now.

And I'm really not into Rosie anymore. I was really on that badwagon for a long time, but I don't really respect her anymore. One big thing is that she said she was leaving her show in March the day after her birthday and has she gone? No! I thought that would make me happy, but it did just the opposite. It made me distrust her. If she doesn't follow through on things, how is the public supposed to respect her? That ruins her credibility. I tune in now in passing, but I don't usually watch.

I hurt my back this week really badly. I had to carry all of these books on Wednesday and after two hours, I could feel the strain. Once I got home, I was in such pain. I felt crippled or something. I layed on the couch all evening. Then I put some cream on before I went to bed that is supposed to sooze, and it burns then cools. I was almost doubled over. It continued to hurt until today. It wasn't as prominant today.

That's about it.

I think I'm going to go to bed and tape Jay and Conan. Oh, on a side note, Jay went to Oregon State this week! Do you know how that makes me feel? Really stupid! I had to transfer! Anyway, it wasn't really him, just a camera crew doing a Jay Walking piece. I missed it! *pout* It will be airing this Wednesday, by the way. It looks like it's right outside the MU where I spent so much of my free time. Ah, the memories.

I should get going.

Favorite Quote of the Week: "Hello! How do you like my castle?!" -Conan O'Brian in Ireland at the O'Brian castle on a hill with high winds. [he was having trouble standing] (50 Years of Late Night)

It's been some kind of a week!

For TV, everything was a rerun. And my week just didn't go too well.

Some things I forgot to mention...

Last week Chris Isaak was on Rosie. He sang a new song from his new CD and I can't wait to get it. I had been looking all over for the new one and couldn't find it. Rosie announced that it doesn't come out until February...that would explain why. Duh! The interview was very cute. He talked about his show on Showtime and why he hasn't recorded for the last three years. He talked to her about her ending her show.

Her last show is March 22nd. I think I've given up on my dream of seeing her show. When I watched the show in high school, I dreamed of going to New York to see it. I still dreamed of it later on, but I really don't see how it will happen. I had some hope for a while because I looked at my schedule and discovered that I don't have any finals during finals week, so I get two whole weeks off during Spring Break. That is one one week before she ends the show. I thought it would work for about five minutes. Then I had to be realistic. I thought of trying for tickets, but I just don't see how it will work. Last week she was giving away umbrellas and don't ask why but that inspired me for about two days. That's over now. I'd love, more than anything, to go, but it won't work. Guess I should have pooled my money for that instead of those stupid trips, huh. This experience would last me a whole lot longer than what those did. Well, live and learn.

I found out that we did see Casey Martin at my church. Under my Christmas entry I said how we went to church Christmas Eve and I thought I saw Casey Martin, but there was a small part of me that didn't believe I really did. My grandma met his mother (I can't say where) and they talked. It turns out that they go to our church and Casey was raised there. He's been going to another church recently, but he goes back to 1st Babtist once in a while. Grandma said she is a very nice lady. That just thrilled me. He seems like a very nice person, I just had a feeling about him.

I got a new DVD. It's of MASH's first season. I just love it! They are completely uncut! FX is airing the show now, but they are slaughtered. In watching these episodes, I see how slaughtered they are. They cut whole schenes out and jokes that would have made other parts make more sense. It also has an optional laugh track, so you can watch the shows with or without the laugh track in the background. It is my favorite DVD and maybe even video. The next season is supposed to come out in May. Just can't wait! For any MASH fan, I'd highly recommend this. It's a must have! (also comes in VHS)

The Weekend...

Friday I felt really good, but I just stayed home. I didn't get anything done that night.

I watched The Tonight Show and liked it. They had "Side Show Freaks" or whatever it's called. They pick people from the audience who can do strange things. Not as good as others they've done. Then they had that lady from Will and Grace. She talked about the Golden Globes. Then some Basketball player or something was on...don't remember his name. He has a candy bar with proceeds going to charity and Jay joked with him when he asked where it was being sold..."....Kmart....You'd better get that money in cash....Yeah, hey Kmart. I want my money now!"

Then Conan. I was falling asleep, but was determined to at least see the beginning. He did his regular jokes. Nothing stood out. Then he went to his desk and as I was waiting for their first skit, I noticed something. He was wearing a wedding ring. He got married. I knew that he was getting married in the middle of January or something, but with the reruns and stuff I didn't know when he had done that. So, now Conan is off the market. On his new years show (which I stupidly recorded over...*hits self in head*), Caroline Ray announced that he was getting married. He didn't talk about it much, just confirmed it. He said, "I'm waiting for the woman who's sad about that. Who's sorry I'm off the market." He had Georger Forman on. They did a skit called "In the Year 2000" which is dumb (like most of his skits), but plays them up right to make them funny. George promoted his grill. Then during the interview, right before I turned off the TV, Conan said, "So, the genius of your machine is that it's tilted so the fat drains off." George went on about how great it works. Conan went on, "But couldn't someone take another grill and tilt it and get the same effect?" George looked at Conan for a few seconds then said, "Conan, you needn't say things like that." It was good, but I was tired.

Last night I finished my MASH book. It was good, but not as good as the show. It has a lot of similarities though.

Yesterday, we went to the store and I bought some things to make cookies. Keep me busy. Then we went to the used book store. I got a five dollar credit for books I had taken in. I couldn't find anything I wanted to get right then, so I just took the credit. I kept thinking of all the books I have here in my room that I need to read yet.

We went to dinner at a Chinese food place, "Oriental Village." They have great food. I felt so full to the point of almost being sick. I stayed on the couch all night long.

Last night Randy Travis was on the Gather hour special: Freedom Band. He played my favorite song of his, Babtism. It was very good. I'm thinking of buying the video. They took a lot of stuff out of the video for an hour special. I've never seen him perform his songs before, so I enjoyed it very much.

Then I watched "Terms of Endearment" on PAX. It's been a while since I've seen that. The end made me cry. After that I watched "Twice in a Lifetime." It was a really good one. It was about a bitter woman who collects cats. She dies when a statue falls on her head. She is bitter about being in an orphanige as a child. She is taken back to that time and taught how to love and what family really is. It was good.

After that I did a little homework. Then got caught up in MSNBC. They did an hour special on the NBC correspondents over in Afganistan. They showed where they live, what they eat, what they live with and work with, the people. It was so interesting. Am I becoming a fan of MSNBC? I don't know. I watched it for about two hours last night. I found it soothing, almost comforting.

Today I did homework and then went over to the new Wal-Mart. I bought a few things. Found a great outfit, but didn't buy it. It was kind of like sweats, but more dressy. Very cute pants and top set.

Now I'm getting ready for the new week. I cleaned my room today. That feels good too. We got snow again! Yesterday it really came down for about five minutes. It was beautiful. It didn't stick and I didn't get it on camera :( When I was at Fred Meyer doing my shopping it started again. I fought my way to the car. I loved it!

I should get going. Take care. As Duke (MASH) would say, So long, y'all!

Something I like: The new Wal-Mart. It's MUCH bigger!

Something I dislike: When you can't find a video you want at the video store. (Where can I find "Going My WAY"?!

I guess I'm going to have to live without the computer for a while. I don't mind at all. I don't come on here that much anyway. I probably should at least check my mail more.

I tried posting a message a few days ago, but I wasn't able to. For some reason it would get a connection and then sign me off. This is the first time in about four days that I can stay on here. I'm glad I'm getting this fixed or at least looked at.

I was going to post about the Civil War. The Beavers lost. :( They played a good game though. It was total luck that The Ducks won. They just by chance scored a touchdown when the center of the field was clear and their second touchdown was when the guy with the ball was tackled and landed over their goal. It was close...14-17. If only the Beavers had made one last, glorious touchdown right at the end... Oh well. I still stand by them. That was my first college experience, afterall.

I turned in my last paper and have only one more final to do. Then I'm done with Fall term! YAH!!!

Oh, I've got a couple of headlines here that I thought were funny...

A guy printed this in the "looking for" section of a newspaper:
"My girlfriend died, want to go to Puerto Viarta? Send Picture..."etc.

Then...

In another "looking for" section:
"So Embarrassed.
Club Axis Friday Night. You: slicked back hair and leather boots. Me: psychotic B*@#&! You flirted, I punched your nose and spit on you. PLEEEEAASE forgive me. I wasn't supposed to drink on my anti-depressant. Let me make it up in bed!"

I thought I would die with that last one. LOL!

There are hardly any shows this week. Since the Christmas stuff is being shown, the regular shows are on hold, I guess. I watched "The Grinch That Stole Christmas" tonight. The cartoon. I love that; I watch it every year. I also watche Rudolph every year.

Not much else.

I just bought some books. I'm so excited! I've been reading a lot more lately. I'm also sewing more. I am almost done with a cross-stitch of a cat. I think I'm going to make a pillow out of it. I'm getting ready to make my holiday ornaments like last year. I'm going with a different theme this year.

Well, I need to get going. I'm going to leave with my usual end stuff.

Later and see you when my computer is back or I use another computer...whichever comes first.

Quote: "I didn't win in my category and I see these Emmys going begging...and the best thing is that I didn't really win, so I don't have anyone to thank." -Steve Martin, 53rd Annual Academy Awards (Steve Martin's way of adding comic relief to the steady stream of no-shows)

Things I Love: The sound of Christmas Carols

Things I Hate: People on the bus who have an attack when the bus driver drives in the slightest way different than what they believe to be normal.

Reason Oregon State Is Better #35: The bathrooms in the MU at The U of O are rather discusting compared to that of Oregon State. Oregon State's bathrooms where new with automatic facets. I have to make a judgment call of whether I want to use those bathrooms or walk to the library where they are slightly better.

(I'm nitpicking, I know. But what's the fun of life if you can't have a little fun? :) )

To start off this entry, I'm going to submit a survey. My cousin sent this to me and I thought I'd fill it out. Here's the survey...

1.What kind of home do you live in? A mobil home in a 50+ community with my grandma...and yes I can be here.

2.What are you reading now? Pigs In Heaven by: Barabra Kingsolver

3. Whats on your mouse pad? My mouse pad is the booklet for Windows 98. Better than it was the last time I filled out this think...An old TV Guide. (It's the only size that will fit in my mouse space)

4.Favorite board games? Too many...I like Channel Surfing and odd games like Taboo or the Surviver card game I got at Wal-Mart.

5. Favorite Magazines? The Rosie O'Donnell Magazine, TV Guide (It is too a magazine, I have a subscription!), and Entertainment Weekly

6.Favorite smells? The air after an Oregon rain, that movie theater popcorn smell, apple cidar, candy stores, carmel corn

7. Favorite sounds? A San Francisco trolley bell, laughter in a crowd...family laughter, Randy Travis' voice, rain, thunder, silence in a library, the sounds my computer makes when it's working right

8.Worst feeling in the world? Betrayal, loneliness

9. Whats the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? NOT YET! I JUST WENT TO SLEEP!

10 Whats your favorite color? blue, purple, pink, red

11.How many rings before you answer the phone? When I lived on my own, it was usually three. If it was a tellemarketer, I'd hang up. Now it's two because I look at the caller ID to see who's calling.

12.future childs name? Boy: Blake, Michael; Girl: Michelle, Lauren

13 Whats most important in your life? God, family, friends, my sanity.

14.Favorite foods? Pizza, Subway...and since I am still on The Chub Club: salad, chicken, Tillimock yogurt

15.Do you like to drive fast? I don't drive...yet.

16.DO you sleep with a stuffed animal? Yes. My teddy bear that has been with me for the last 6 or 7 years.

17.Like storms? Yes. My grandma and I like to go outside and watch lightening storms.

18.Talk to one person dead or alive? My dream is to meet Bob Hope. I admire him so much. Also, Lucille Ball.

19.Do you eat stems of berocoli? Yes.

20.Any job what would it be? A writer for Sesame Street. Actually, I'd love to right now to get a job in an office somewhere and work as a secretary. That's right now, anyway.

21.Dark red or orange? Dark Red.

22. Ever been in love? I thought so once, but no.

23.Cup half full or half empty? Half Full.

24. Favorite movie? Tough one...I'll spare you the length of the last surey I did on this subject. It's a Wonderful Life, While You Were Sleeping, Jane Eyre, Toy Story, Monsters Inc., any old musical: My Fair Lady, Singin' in the Rain...and on and on.

25.Do you type with your fingers on the right keys? Yes.

26.Whats under your bed? Nothing. I think my room is clean, but a book used to be there and my CD collection.

27.What is your favorite #? I don't think I have one. I used to like the number 8 when I was little. I don't know why.

28.Favorite sport to watch? I don't watch sports. The only game that I remotely understand is baseball and even that I don't watch. I think it's a sport that you have to be there to get the full affect. I think that I may watch at least part of the Civil War game this weekend because I actually attended both schools. Secretly, I'm going to be rooting for OSU, but don't tell anyone. LOL

29. Favorite restraunt? Senor Frogs, Woodstock's Pizza (Corvallis), Izzy's Pizza, Carls Jr., McDonald's...not on the Chub Club.

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Well, that was the survey.

Fear Factor: I loved it last night! That was really awesome! I don't think that my grandma understands why. When she went to bed last night, I was glued to the TV. That bug thing that they always do just grosses me out. I often wonder if I could ever do that. Secretly, I actually did print out the form to be on the show. I would actually love to be on that show. Just to say that I did something outrageous once in my life.
Oh, that thing at the end with John Travolta was so sweet. He came out at the end to give his wife moral support. Very sweet. The host said, "Dude, you just kissed John Travolta." Kelly said, "Dude, I get to every day." And the show is coming back in January! I am such a junky, LOL. I just love that show!

Rosie O'Donnell: Two days ago, Rosie had a best of show with clips from the last five years. It's hard to believe that it's been that long. I've been watching the show since day three...simply because I forgot when it would debute until day three. I used to tape it daily because I didn't get out of school (high school) until just before three and I wouldn't get home until about ten minutes after the show had started. Anyway, I used to watch it everyday, like Oprah. Now I only watch on occation. I liked the first couple of seasons so much better than the way it is now. One of my favorites was the Tom Cruise episode. I have it on tape because I think it's so funny. Anyway, the clip show was good. It was way too short though. A firefighter from 9/11 was on and took up about ten minutes talking and going off the subject. Maybe there wouldn't have been many clips anyway. They actually showed a clip that I've been dying to see since they aired it back in '97. It was one with Celine Dion and a cooking segment. Rosie announced Richard Simmons and he came out, picked up Celine and carried her into the audience. This went on for a good couple of minutes and the whole time Rosie is yelling at him to "put down the talent." They didn't show the part where he threw a cheesecake across the stage...that was really funny. I also want to see the episode where Malcome Gets was on promoting "Caroline in the City." All they did the whole segment is sing old TV show theme songs. It was hilarious! He has a great voice (I love him!) and he plays the piano (he played at the end of the show). There was one part that had me doubled over laughing, he belted out the theme to "The Jeffersons" and it was so good that it was funny. I got ready to tape that one on the rerun on the WB, but messed up and ran out of tape or taped the wrong thing. Made me mad and it's lost forever :( Then there was a clip that I've heard about with Alec Baldwin where they cook pumpkin bread pudding. He does the whole segment like a cooking show, it's so funny. Then when they stir the eggs he made up a song to go with it, "We're whipping, we're whipping, we're whipping, whipping, whipping. We're making, pumpkin bread pudding..." It was really funny. Anyway, I've never mentioned that I like the show, but I do. I've been there since the Tom Cruise era.

I saw the strangest thing yesterday. As I was flipping channels, I saw one of the first Law and Orders. The credits were really different. I just thought I'd share.

Oprah: I've been watching the "Dr. Phil Tuesdays" and am really enjoying the "Get Real Challenge." I see a lot of myself in some of those people. I find myself answering the questions along with them. I'm seeing a lot more of myself and what I need to change.

Things I hate: I decided that since this is my own forum that I'd end each journal with a "soap box" type thing with things that I hate...and to be fair and to follow something that my favorite teacher used do, I'll include things that I love too. I'm also making a list of reasons I don't like the University of Oregon. And I'm going to post it here. I'm actually missing Oregon State. I'm pathetic...can't be happy where I am.

So, here's my first installment...

Things I Hate: people who walk directly behind you instead of going around you.

Things I Love: purring cats

Reason that I Dislike The University of Oregon #35: There are not enough computers on campus and can never find where the computer labs are. (I never had a problem finding a computer at OSU)

With that, I think I'll go.

I really wanted to share something with you. On Monday, Jay did a really histerical Headline, but I can't remember what it was. I was doubled up laughing. I went to NBC.com to find the headline (they used to post various ones up there to look at) and found that they had redone the site and had no more fun stuff. No virtual Jay, no Headlines, No more jokes, just very plain. I hunted around and found that I'm not crazy, it had been changed to a basic site. Darnit! Anyway, I decided to post a link to a picture of my "new guy," Ty.

http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/…

That picture is the one that I like the best. It's him with the former host of the show at a cast party, I think.

Well, I was going to quote something to end this, but I won't since I can't think of anything.

"We're whipping, we're whipping, we're whipping, whipping, whipping. We're making...pumpkin bread pudding..." Sorry, LOL.