my first week of school has started, and it’s been…
pretty uneventful, i guess?
to say the least i feel like an easily-influenced opinion-less idiot.
remember this post about my decision between campuses?
and remember how STUBBORN i claimed to be?
blow that all away to shits my friend, because i went back on myself.
yeah. i’m at a new school. again.
i won’t lie. i’m not liking it.
sigh.
but i’m not here to whine about how lonely and disconnected i feel from my “friends”.
and how my newly acquired potbelly is rapidly expanding at the rate of 5 cm per second (ew).
and how i am really not too happy about this.
and how there is a body fat % test in pe class, and i tested above the level of “healthy”.
and how i feel like i’m complaining and being annoying, again.
and how i got braces this morning and i feel like i’m about to die.
and how i was going to make soft pretzels to console myself, but i was out of flour and i don’t think that my metal-clad mouth, which couldn’t even eat noodles, could have handled soft pretzels.
no. i’m not here to do that.
i am here to accept the VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD!
i’m actually not sure what it means to be a versatile blogger, but…
thank you so much to Elaine for tagging me! :D
1) I am so so so sososososososososoooooooo in love with Muse right now. They make me want to learn bass guitar and drums. Because bass is so sexy and drums are… well they’re sexy too.
2) I have an inexplicable compulsion to start sentences sounding authoritative without actually knowing what the sentence is going to be about. You have just witnessed my inexplicable compulsion.
3) I personally find the fact that I am doing another meme quite self-centering. I mean, I suppose the name “meme” is two “me”s right? So ME ME. MEMEMEME. I am inexplicably self-conscious of being seen as self-conscious or selfish or arrogant.
4) I have an inexplicable fetish for Adolf Hitler. Specifically, his moustache. I know. I’m a bad person, because he really is quite evil and did away with an inexplicable amount of perfectly innocent people, but you can’t argue that he had quite a unique moustache.
5) I have an inexplicable addiction to the inexplicably addicting word “inexplicable”. I am explicably quite sure that you’ve inexplicably noticed that by now.
6) And then, when the meme is not far from ending, my inspiration also ends and then I have no more random facts to say about me. Maybe I can just say something in an amusing manner and you will be satisfied.
6.75) Didn’t work. Did it work?
7) I really am not a good baker. I kinda suck in the kitchen. I sorta make the biggest mess in the world. And I’m very inefficient. And I have coarse tastebuds, which I hope I can change. But all things aside… I’m not a good baker. I don’t make my own recipes at all. Meh.
so there you have it! seven random things about me.
and a few about barney stinson.
soooo… i tag:
- Amanda at Hope Has A Place
- Crystal at Poco-Cocoa
- Court & Whit at Teens Eat (do a separate post each again!)
- Lauren at Whole Wheat or Bust!
- Meg at Mekana
- Pinjing at Pinjing and Too Much Food
“Inexplicable” is a great word. :) And I love Barney! He makes every episode of HIMYM legen–wait for it–dary!
I’m sorry about the painful braces (I remember those days), but eventually they’ll be worth it! I promise.
For the record, the body fat percent test does NOT mean that you are fat or overweight. It’s a measure of essential fat vs muscle. You can gain muscle WITHOUT losing weight, and that test result will improve. Make sense?
Thanks for the lovely award! I loved reading the random things about you. I’ll work on my post for later this week. ;)
I adore you! Keep your chin up, lovey. xoxo
Just say it out loud. Inexplicaaaaaable. I love it. :D And yes, Barney is undoubtedly the best character on that show! So hottttttt. ;) I just brushed my teeth. Even that is not fun. :(
Thanks for the info! I know now… I’m stopping looking at weight and I’m going to try to build a little more muscle. And eat more. :D
Can’t wait to read your post! I adore you too, love :D
you are a good baker, I can just tell by the pictures :P
but really, each baker has failures and successes, and failure doesn’t mean anything unless you apply to it a negative meaning. I baked cornbread by one recipe in a bestselling cookbook and it didn’t turn out well, but then I baked it from a recipe online and it was yummy. it just depends. and maybe you’ll make your own recipes someday! using other people’s recipes doesn’t mean you’re not a baker O_O!!! <3
anyway, screw school measurements, etc. I agree with above… weight don't mean nothin'! :)
Hahaha “weight don’t mean nothin’!” I’m thinking that the rest of the constantly-dieting population would sort of disagree with you there. I’m trying to get out of being in that population, but unfortunately we’ll all suffer from the pressure. Mind sharing that cornbread recipe, by the way?
Wei-Wei
haha, weight really doesn’t mean anything. you can weigh a certain amount and still be unhealthy. the most important thing is to not only BE healthy but FEEL healthy. because being thin doesn’t = being happy. but feeling healthy feels pretty damn good :)
and which one? XD the sweet one?
The one you got from the web that turned out great. Please :) (Was it by any chance the vegan one from the Wholestyle Network?)
yes, it was… ahaha! XD I make a lot of mods and substitutions though, but that’s the one!
I know exactly how you feel re: the braces. I tried to have chunky beef soup the day after I got them, because, I mean, it’s little bits of beef, how hard can it be to chew? But, no, you can’t chew anything. Even bread. It honestly gets better, though! The second day was the hardest for me – I couldn’t stop thinking about the pain. After that, it gets easier and you won’t even notice. Just wait until you get them off… the glue at the back of your mouth will be super annoying for awhile. :P
Drums are awesome. I’ve wanted to learn to play since I was really little, and I think I’m finally going to this year. :D
Ahh, another braces experiencer. I thought the same thing with bread a few hours I got them… it was super soft toast! But no. Chewing is so hard. :( It is getting better though, just hurts a lot when I chew. Thanks for the advice, though :)
I loooooove drums. I actually did learn for a while but it was hard. So I gave up. I never actually bought a drum kit but I want to start learning again!
Aw, I’m sorry you’ve had some bad stuff going on lately. Braces, ouch! I never had them, but I should have. :)
Thanks for the tag! I still have the other one to work on, but this one might be easier, so I might do it first.
Also, I’ve seen the photos of stuff you bake… I think you are an AWESOME baker. And just because you don’t create your own recipes doesn’t mean you aren’t a good baker or cook. I know plenty of people who can’t follow a recipe at all! I sometimes wish I was better at creating recipes, but eh, other people seem to do it well so I just follow theirs. You know, when I actually cook. ;)
Hope this week is much better for you!
Thanks so much! You caring really means a lot to me. I can’t wait to see your post as well… don’t feel pressure. I just thought that it was about time to get another post up and I was tagged, so, hell, why not? That was a lot of commas. Hehe. You have a lovely week too, love!
Ahh that sucks! But at least you can still read. Hehe. You know my email addie if you want ever feel the need to say anything to me though right? x) Anyway hun, remember that tomorrow will be a better day and with a girl who’s shining as bright as the sun, don’t let the bad things keep you down too long.
Love you much as always!
Nat xoxo
Of course, of course! I adore you. Thanks for replying, though, I missed you a lot :)
I feel your pain girl! I remember getting my braces and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy… maybe. But I certainly don’t wish it on you! they don’t hurt forever though so soon enough you will be able to chew! I suggest pain killers until that time… they don’t make the pain go away completely but they help! Sorry things are rough right now for you!
Yeah, they’re getting better already! I managed to eat a little more today. Thanks for the advice lovely. I appreciate it :)
tehehe this was a funny post. barney stinson is amazing! the second picture got me cracking up :D
Hahaha I’m glad I amused you! ;) Barney Stinson = <3
I was tagged in one of these too. :) Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! I hope to see YOUR post up, even if I didn’t tag you… ;)
Aw thanks for the tag! I will do it for my next post! Anddd I am sorry about the braces! I had them for 2 . 5 years. I wanted them at first! You are just growing up and shits gonna fly for a while! But dont worryyy sweety, it will all be okay
I’m going to have mine for about 2 years also. Yes, this too shall pass… everything will be okay. I’m already eating like I have no braces… well sort of. ;) Can’t wait to see your post!
Oh noooo. Braces are explicably horrible. I had them for about 5 years for some inexplicable reason (actually, it’s pretty explicable: I didn’t wear my rubber bands as much as I should have), so I would explicably know. Good luck, and don’t let them conquer you too much?
I have an inexplicable tendency to sound unauthoritative (my speech is peppered with inexplicable “I don’t know”s and “I think”s), so I will learn from you.
Inexplicable inexplicable inexplicable inexplicable. (See? I’m already learning.)
I want to watch HIMYM now. But I don’t want to get myself addicted to another TV show…
That was an inexplicably awesome comment. GO WATCH HIMYM.
Ok.
I just discovered your blog.
It’s, hands down, one of the best discoveries in the century. Seriously. I checked your old blog and may I take my hat off for all the linking back/organisation/archives??? I kinda want to read all your posts, it has such an unique style and I can relate a lot:
I am asian too, 1 year older than you, have an ED, with a mom that doesn’t understand a damn thing about it (like you, she says I made everything up to make myself interesting), I’m fighting hard with the help of my self-awareness and the bloggin community.
I also went to China a few times a loved it, although I’m aware of how it’s hard with all the pressure of being ”perfect”.
p.s: I used to be a lame baker, but the secrets to get good recipes is:
1) Practice
2) Kitchen Scale (ie: if a recipe ask for 1c of flour, it’s 4.5oz, but if you use mesuring cups it can came up like 4oz or 5oz!)
3) Follow the recipe, with only minor adjustements if needed
Have a nice day (it must be morning in China :D)
Oh my gosh, Vanilla. You flatter me WAY too much! I’m reading your blog right now (still) and I feel like we’d get along so well. I’m adding you to my blogroll, lovely ;) I hope you’re doing well and that we can support each other. I thiiiink my email is on my about page (the one labelled “i”… I suppose you’ve found it haha) so email me WHENEVER and WHEREVER you think you’re feeling bad. I hope I’ll get to know you better :)
Thanks for the tip about the kitchen scale! I have one, but I’ve never really used it for flour. I’m baking soft pretzels this weekend with a recipe which only says cups, so this’ll be useful! Thanks :)
Boy do I relate to having difficulty adjusting to a new situation! But I think it’s awesome just to have the courage to PUT yourself in a new situation. That requires adjustment, though, and so do braces (HORRIBLE PAIN! Ugh, I’m so grateful I never have to do that again and really feel sorry for you). But you’ll get through it and hopefully also make friends at your new school!
Oh, how is it in Taiwan? Are you adjusting well?? You have WAAAY more courage than me to go to a new COUNTRY, one which doesn’t even speak English all that well! I hope you’re well :) Thank you for your kind words!
hey weiwei XD
bARNEY STINSON HAAHHAHAHAA. <— yes.
Heh. Hi Katie :D