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July 13, 2009
Jul. 13th, 2009 | 12:54 pm
mood: 
apathetic
music: "Free of Me" by Joshua Radin
Yes, I will digress from my amazing life and admit that I completely forgot about the whole "I'm blogging for my own sake" rant that I went on in my previous post... which occurred in April. Oh, silly.
I recently went out the The Paramount Theatre to see Paul Newman in "Cool hand Luke" for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I'm really ecstatic that I had the opportunity to see it on the big screen. I'll be returning to the Paramount for "Raiders of the Lost Ark" very soon. I'm still kicking it at the Alamo Drafthouse too often for my own good, I'm happy to say. Master Pancake Theater still tickles my fancy. I recently saw them mock "Independence Day" on July 4th and it was paralyzingly hilarious. Allison and I baked some patriotic, red, white, and blue cookies just for the occasion. We didn't exactly own any patriotic cookie cutters, so we made due with the various ones we had laying around the house: snowman, semi-truck, fish, bunny rabbit, hearts, pumpkin, and a bunch of dinosaurs (the t-rex being my favorite, naturally). They were absolutely delicious. Also at the Alamo, I participated in the Ladies of the 80s Sing-Along with a few of my coworkers. Talk about a blast! During "It's Raining Men," the hosts/MCs of the event dropped male blow-up dolls from the balcony. Since the death of Michael Jackson, they've been hosting a bunch of Michael Jackson Sing-Alongs. I don't suppose I'll be making it to any of those.
I spent this weekend in Oklahoma at one of those Native American gambling facilities, but this one was particularly not memorable, though the casino experience was adequate. About five minutes after we arrived, I was bullied into putting money in a slot machine. Two pulls on the lever later, I was up $109, cashed out, and decided the slots were not quite the excitement I was looking for... So I went and lost the $109 I won playing 3 card poker. After that, the rest of my stay was spent at the blackjack tables where I only managed to break even after seriously like, eight hours of game play. I'd say that's not bad though. It was thoroughly entertaining and I met a lot of interesting folks, but thing that really got on my nerves: the state of Oklahoma requires a 50 cent ante for EVERY HAND you play. So, considering that BS, I probably came out under $100 or something ridiculous. Man, oh man... and they charge for cocktails. Pshhh.
Before I forget, I'd like to report that I am officially a University of Texas Longhorn. This exciting news would probably be infinitely more exciting if I wasn't currently a college student soon receiving my pre-med associates degree. University transfer students are never as excited as those cute little freshman kids.
I need to get out of sarcastic, yet nostalgic, frame of mind and make my way to my biology course this afternoon. Or perhaps I should only remain in this state and make my class a bit more entertaining today. I'll flip a coin.
Cheers,
Calli
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April 13, 2009
Apr. 13th, 2009 | 09:54 am
mood: 
mellow
music: "Oh" by Dave Matthews Band
I've applied to UT but, I have to admit, the effort I put forth was not stellar. I failed to contact any advisors for their advice and am essencially just crossing my fingers, hoping that my credits will transfer. My pre-med associates degree is nearly complete. All that stands in my way is a credit for a Biology II course which I will be taking this summer. I've been sociably bullied into signing up for an EMT training course over the summer along with my Bio course. I've been promised by my Organic Chemistry II peers that it's a great opportunity to get my foot in the door of a hospital. I remain slightly skeptical, no offense to them.
I met Rachel, Sarah, Alycia, and Christine for lunch at Chuy's (Mmmm, Chuy's) Friday afternoon. We had a successful "bitch fest," a time-honored tradition of complaining and whining, no matter what the topic. I revel in these opportunities. History has proven to us that topics such as classes and roomates are among the most "bitchsized." This does not surprise me, nor should it surprise you.
I met Connor for a movie at the Dobie Theater and a bite to eat yesterday (Sunday) evening. "I Love You, Man" was on the agenda and, I'm going to be honest, I enjoyed it. I was expecting awkward and I was expecting funny, both of which were granted to me. What surprised me, though, was the adorable characteristic of the film. It was (by lose definitions) very sweet, winsome, and perhaps even charming. I recommend it.
Last night, after I said my goodbyes to Connor, I was off to a more central location: the Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz on 6th st. I was invited by David as his Fantastic Fest VIP badge guest to see a very intriguing Australian movie called The Horseman. It showed during SXSW, but I was unable to make it to that screening. It is Steven Kastrissios' first feature length film and, I must say, it was a lot to take in. I was nearly oblivious to the suspense that the film offered because of my efforts to acknowledge all of the violence that was packed in to the nearly 2 hours of movie.
I could go on forever, but it's time for class. I shall return, like it or not.