To Blog, or Not to Blog...

That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler to blog about nothing or not blog at all... Okay, I can't keep that up. Just know this! I hope to post some kickin' blogs over Christmas, so don't despair. I'll be back! And better than ever!

One tiny tidbit to tide you over: The new X-Men movie trailer: Now with 100% more Gambit than previous X-Men movies! Yay!

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A strange problem

I talk about myself all the time on this blog. Oh, sometimes I mention things that I think are important or fun, or something, but on the whole, this is dedicated to me talking about me. With noble purposes, of course. So all of you can keep up with my life! It has nothing to do with my enormous egg. I mean ego.

So here's the problem. For my independent study, I am supposed to write a 3-5 sentence bio of myself that will be put on the website near my contribution. Neat, right? Seriously, it's exciting. But I can't think of a way to sum up myself in 3-5 sentences. One is supposed to be about my schooling/career plans, and the other 2-4 just things I think that kids/teachers/librarians would find interesting. Ack! And I only have 1 week to get 'er done!

Maybe the problem is that I don't know how to be brief. I can wax eloquent, but I can't sum up. I need to find inspiration! Perhaps I need to try harder. Or take a snack break. Watch some videos on YouTube. Or just look in a hollow tree. Inspiration? Are you there?


Nope. Just bugs, cookies, and a couple of elves. Maybe I could just blurb myself.

"Meredith, 25, is filled with whimsy and childlike fun, in spite of grownup hardships like graduation and job searching. She enjoys reading, walking on the beach (no, really!), eating too much junk food, the color pink, and British accents. She hopes to someday own a dog."

Tonight, tonight (sung to the tune of that song from "West Side Story")

I went to see "Twilight!!!!" There was much giggling (I was partially mocking the cheesiness, partially reveling in it), a few squeals (I can't help myself!), some outright laughter (Charlie and Mike Newton are in contention for my favorite characters. Who knew they were both so funny?), and a whole heck of a lot of air clapping. You know, where I pretend clap, so no one can hear me, but people can still see me express my excitement/approval. Yes, it's kinda cheesy, but so is the book, and really, that's a lot of what I like about it. Also, I could ogle the fine looking gentlemen. Carlisle is a fox! Also pretty much all the vampire guys, but we all went a little crazy for Carlisle. I am psyched for the rest of the movies now. Go Team Jacob!


Jacob haters, calm down. I heart Edward too. And that rascally Mike Newton. And Emmett. Oooh, and Carlisle! Oooh some more, and my fav. from the books, Jasper. Good times.

I can see the future!!!!

I had a dream a few nights ago that one of my friends, who is in the Navy, told us that he was shipping out, and we were all sad he was leaving. Of course, this was a silly dream, because he's not in the Navy in the way where he would get on a ship and sail away. I think he works at the Naval hospital in Bethesda. But then, the next day, he told us he was moving! And we were all sad. Crazy, huh? I totally predicted the future with my dream, only my dream made it more interesting. How clever my subconscious is. Now I would like to make my skills predict my future. See previous blog entry for why.

In other news, I am officially a cell phone addict. I never thought it could happen to me, but it has. I inadvertently left my phone at home today, and I think I'm going crazy. I cannot function without the option of calling someone! I railed against cell phone junkies for years, but now I can't say anything. I'll have to start mocking people who rely too much on text messaging. I have so far resisted that siren song.

A Mystery

What is small and inky black and goes, "Moob?" The answer is from one of my new favorite books, that I really must suggest you all read. Well, it's actually from the sequel, but whatevs. Anywho, the book is Larklight and the sequel is Starcross. A third book just came out last month, but alas, the library does not as of yet have a copy. But I'm assuming that it's brill as well. The books, which are science fiction, but more accurately categorized as Steampunk (I just wanted to impress you with my knowledge of genres), are hilarious and exciting. Seriously, I cannot recommend them highly enough. And the audio versions are a hoot.

The other mystery is how I'm ever going to get all of my work done by the time the semester is over. Eek! I don't mind telling you that it has come up much faster than I ever thought it would. I'm very excited for Thanksgiving and then Christmas, but I'm not looking forward to after that. I do not like having things totally unsettled in my life. It's unsettling! So I guess the final mystery is "What am I going to do with my life?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?"

A really lovely way to go to sleep at night

I recently discovered the most wonderful thing on YouTube-the divine Richard Armitage reading bedtime stories for CBeebies on the BBC. For those not in the know, this is Mr. Armitage:


Bwa ha ha!!! I'm not really sure why having Richard on my blog causes me to burst into spontaneous, evil laughter, but it does. Please rest assured that it is very pleased evil laughter. Anyhoodle, Richard Armitage is mostly really hot in real life on and North and South, which I highly recommend, especially for those of you who generally enjoy miniseries of classic literature made for BBC. Of course, he's a very talented man who has also been in other things. Now, so that you (and I) may drift off to peaceful slumber, here are a few links.

I'm Not Going Out There http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QHO2TM5Op4&feature=related

Winnie in Winter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSo1KQ78Whg&feature=related

The Lost Acorns http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBWrqXmdzWw&feature=related

I have heard rumors of two others, and if I ever get confirmation, you shall be the first to know! Good night, sweet blog readers!

Meredith Rocks the Vote

Considering how much am I wishing this election would just get over already, I have been surprised by how sad I am not to be able to do the traditional voter thing today. I sent in my absentee ballot last Thursday, so all I get to do today is be sad that I didn't get to go wait in a long line of voters, go into the little booth, and get an "I voted!" sticker. I actually don't feel too terrible about the line, but I really miss the little booth and the sticker. It almost feels like I didn't really vote! All the fun is taken out of election day without the little booth and the sticker. That being said, I will not be watching the election results. I figure I will find out anyway, and if I have to see one more second of election coverage, I think my eyes will implode. Yes, implode. Gross!

I am mostly sick of all the negativity, coming from the candidates, the parties, the supporters, the detractors, the media, etc. Or maybe I'm just sad that no one ever pulls a Linus: "Under my administration, I will purge the kingdom of our spiritual Babylon! I will rid the school of all false idols!"

Check it out, people. Election comedy gold! Who else would mention the Great Pumpkin in a campaign speech? The same kid who sits in that really sincere pumpkin patch, or tells Charlie Brown the true meaning of Christmas. Truth be told, Linus can always be counted on to bestow little nuggets of wisdom on the populace. A collection of my favorites:

"You've heard of the fury of a woman scorned, haven't you?...Well, that's nothing compared to the fury of a woman who has been cheated out of trick-or-treats."

"Never jump into a pile of leaves with a wet sucker."

"I thought little girls always believed what they were told. I thought little girls were innocent and trusting."

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin."

"I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love."

"Charlie Brown, you're the only person I know who can take a wonderful season like Christmas and turn it into a problem. Maybe Lucy's right. Of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you're the Charlie Browniest."

"Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about."

"I can't memorize something like this so quickly. Why should I be put through such agony? Give me one good reason why I should memorize this."

"Gee, do they still make wooden Christmas trees?"

"In the year 1621, the Pilgrims held their first Thanksgiving feast. They invited the great Indian chief Massasoit, who brought ninety of his brave Indians and a great abundance of food. Governor William Bradford and Captain Miles Standish were honored guests. Elder William Brewster, who was a minister, said a prayer that went something like this: 'We thank God for our homes and our food and our safety in a new land. We thank God for the opportunity to create a new world for freedom and justice.""

Gee, I'm not sure how this post turned into a Linus Love-fest, but that shows what can happen when you don't get to go into your booth and get your voting sticker. It messes with your world view.