Friday, December 25, 2009

Ode to W.S. Merwin

'Separation'

Your absence has gone through me
Like thread through a needle.
Everything I do is stitched with its color.

-- W.S. Merwin

I love that. I read it over and over and cannot seem to stop. It creates such a beautiful and strong image.

Happy Holidays!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

"Love is what I got..."

HAH. Now that i've lured you in, I'm sorry, I don't have love for you...but I DO have an amusing anecdote.

So today I was watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians- trust me, I do not say this with pride, but hey it's entertaining- and my mother walked into the room.

Here's how it went down;
Mom: *after looking at the TV* Yuck, what are you watching.
Me: Keeping Up With the Kardashians! Wanna watch?
Mom: Nah, I like Kendra better.

OH GOOD GOD.
I have included a clip a Kendra, just so you can really taste the humor in this bad boy!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Yes, I am responsible for that road kill...

I have been up since 7:30am.
Sure 7:30 may not seem THAT early, but for a college student on break...TRUST ME, IT IS.

Anywho, I woke up mighty early and drove 45 minuets south, to meet a collegiate friend at the Tacoma Mall, in efforts to help him shop for Christmas. I then drove 45 minuets north in the efforts to go home.

This is when disaster struck. I was driving my other friend Amy home when she started whimpering. Amy is a big fan of animals and tends to whimper every time she sees one, so naturally I assumed she saw someone walking a dog. So I said "What Amy, did you see a dog?!" She responded "No. You just ran over a squirrel."

If I had the ability, this would've been the perfect time for sound effects, a dramatic DUN DUN DUN, would have really added to the situation.

Anyways, I killed a squirrel. Since then I have been stuck in between laughter and hysterics. I want to cry because I hate the fact that I killed a mammal (it would've been cool if it was a snake, crow, or bug) and I want to laugh because the fact that I just killed a squirrel is kinda funny.

But here's the worrisome part; I had no idea that I killed it. Amy is the only reason I am aware of it's death. This information leads me to ask myself...How many squirrels have I killed in my driving lifetime? Was this the first? Will it be the last? How do I pay tribute to the fallen solider?

All I can say is Mr/Ms.Squirrel, family of Mr/Ms.Squirrel, I am terribly sorry!
But I cannot promise that it won't happen again.

Friday, December 18, 2009

?????

Sunrises...





OR



Sunsets...

"I got into this business so I wouldn't have to work."

Let me tell you about my most recent love affair/obsession.

Entourage, the HBO series.

I love it. I love it so much.
I love the characters-- they're so edgy and full of sass.
The plot, the drama and the comedy.The cinematography works with the style perfectly, the acting is awesome and the soundtrack in AMAZING. It's all fantastic.
But mostly, I love the look inside the business of hollywood.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go and watch some more Entourage.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Shleep?

Sleep is waiting for me. I can feel it behind my eyelids. My head is on my pillow. The blanket is covering my legs.
God. This bed beats the hell out of dorm life.
Sleep is waiting for me, however I continue to fiddle around on my computer.

Good God, when did I start procrastinating with my sleep habits?

G'NIGHT.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

Holiday Barbie,

YOU'RE GROSS.

<3<3

Mmmm, I love the sound of new music in the morning.
Thanks TFreaky!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Dog Fever!

I'm in love with this dog. It's called a Puggle, it's a cross between a Beagle and a Pug.




I'm going to get one in the next two years and name it, Bruce Willis.
Because he will look just like Bruce Willis.




See what I mean?

Friday, December 4, 2009

CUTE!

The cutest things I can think of:

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Not cute, but SO thug.

11:32 am

"Waking up dead, inside of my head
Would never, never do, there is no med
No medicine to take
I’ve had a chance to be insane
Asylum from the falling rain
I’ve had a chance to break

It’s so bad, it’s got to be good
Mysterious girl misunderstood
Dressed like a wedding cake
Any other day and I might play
A funeral march for Bonnie Bray
Why try and run away?

Slow cheetah come before my forest,
Look like it's on today
Slow cheetah come, it's so euphoric,
No matter what they say

I know a girl, she worked in a store
She knew not what her life was for
She barely knew her name
They tried to tell her she would never be
As happy as a girl in a magazine
She bought it with her pay

Slow cheetah come before my forest,
Look like it's on today
Slow cheetah come, it's so euphoric,
No matter what they say

Everyone has so much to say
They talk, talk, talk their lives away
Don’t even hesitate
Walking on down to the burial ground
It’s a very old dance with a merry old sound
Looks like its on today

Slow cheetah come before my forest,
Look like it's on today
Slow cheetah come, it's so euphoric,
No matter what they say

Slow cheetah come before my forest,
Look like it's on today
Slow cheetah come, it's so euphoric,
No matter what they say"

-RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

Thursday, December 3, 2009

12:38 AM

It's 12:38 AM and I'm feeling a great deal of love for the art of words.
Like melodies, some words just flow together beautifully, seamlessly, and they deliver a feeling, and a series of chills.


Language
Certain words now in our knowledge we will not use again, and we will never forget them. We need them. Like the back of the picture. Like our marrow, and the color in our veins. We shine the lantern of our sleep on them, to make sure, and there they are, trembling already for the day of witness. They will be buried with us, and rise with the rest.
-W. S. Merwin

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

For Your Consideration....

So I usually don't post two blogs in one day, but I felt the need.

I go to college in the middle of nowhere. Yesterday I actually went to Fred Meyer's for strictly entertainment purposes... So i've really been developing my taste is music over the past few months. I love adding new music to my collection.
I also go through musical phases.

Here's who made the current cut:

Wilco
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Wilco was formed in 1994, by members of the alternative country group Uncle Tupelo. The band members changed frequently up until 2004, but does not change the way I feel about them. I've currently been listening to their album Blue Sky Blue. On that album, I love Either Way & Impossible Germany. If you're a fan of Spoon, or The Shins I would definitely check them out, because if Spoon and The Shins got together, Wilco would be their love child.



The Smiths
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The Smiths were formed in Manchester in 1982. It has been said that they're one of the most important bands to emerge from Britain's independent music scene. What I love about them is the contradictions in their songs. For the most part, the music is gentle, but the lyrics often carry bitter messages. The contradictions and flow of the melodies make this band (in my opinion) genius! A few songs you should definitely check out are: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out or The Hand That Rocks The Cradle !




The Temper Trap
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These are some seriously awesome aussies!. I discovered them on the (500) Days of Summer soundtrack just several months ago, and they are already one of my favorite bands. If you're into, Coldplay, Muse, or Passion Pit YOU DEFINITELY NEED TO CHECK THESE GUYS OUT. The rest of the world will soon be in love with them - trust me - so get ahead of the game and go out and purchase (yes it is worth the $$$$) their one and only album Conditions. If you're not ready for that kind of commitment, try starting off with Fader or Sweet Disposition . I promise you will not be disappointed!



Enjoy!

Oh! One more thing! When I was searching the web for a picture of The Temper Trap, I found another awesome music blog. I'll give you the link but you must continue to love me!
http://bashabashabashamusic.wordpress.com/2009/08/

Ode to December...kinda

Oh December.
So far you have treated me well.

The eve of your arrival (yesterday) was splendid, yes I did sleep through my first class (my bizzle) but I did get some excellent study time in (hah!)and I tried the creamy excellence of 'soup at hand' for the first time in years YEARS.

Today, has already proven to be joyous, and it's not even over. I awoke at 8:04am giving me an ample amount of time to get ready for my 9am class. I am wearing a product of my Black Friday escapades (I'll tell you bout that later) and my hair is feeling very soft.
It's 1:15pm and I am laying in bed, snuggling with my new blanket made of sweatshirt material, enjoying a nonfat vanilla latte (i've recently discovered that nonfat lattes taste better) MMMMMMMMMM TUESDAY BLISS.
I have a mountain of homework to get started on, but a large portion of that is writing, and as you can probably tell the words are following easily and gracefully right now.


On to my weekend.
IT WAS GREAT.
Wednesday was comprised of playing with puppies, catching up with friends, getting a new cell phone, and playing the most ridiculous game of apples to apples EVER.

Thursday was a mighty day of feasting.
I started my day with the thanksgiving day parade, as I do every year. Hours later I ate copious amounts of seasonal food, and then retreated to a friends house to play with puppies, yet again.

Friday was a long day.
I awoke at 4am, yes, 'am' still means 'morning', hopped into a friends car and voyaged to the local shopping mall.
There in a state of deliriousness I purchased:
A dress (wore it yesterday)
A scarf (wore it the day before yesterday)
A ring (wore it yesterday AND the day before)
and a tshirt (wearing right now!)
and all for a modest price.
Admittedly, I probably wouldn't have purchased the ring or tshirt if I was fully conscious, but I like them regardless.


This has been a rather long blog entry, and I see no where to place a picture -which is disappointing- so I feel the need to wrap it up now and save some wordy magic for my paper.

Tata!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

NEW PHONE!

Comin' attcha from mah new PHONE!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Components of Procrastination

The minty-ness of Wrigley's Doublemint gum has infiltrated my mouth, in the best way possible.

Natalie Portman's Shaved Head is the soundtrack of the moment.

I have a lot of homework, none of which is due tomorrow.

"Facebook is where productivity goes to die."- Emiko

Beautifully put.

Philosophy 2-0-whatever would like me to read Letter From Birmingham Jail by tomorrow. It also wants me to finish my paper about human suffering by Wednesday the 2nd. NO PROBLEM. I GOT THIS.

Psychology 101 wants me to read chapter eight for my lab tomorrow, finish my paper about teenage sexuality by monday the 30th, and prepare for the 4th exam of the quarter, which ALSO happens to be on monday.

Math 101 wants me to study chapter 7 for the test we have tuesday.

Okay, I totally lied. I DEFINITELY have homework due tomorrow.


I'm sitting in the Student Union & Recreation Center (SURC) right now. These people next to me are talking about how scary Paranormal Activity was.
I have a message for them:
GROW UP NOOBS.

Shout out to my one follower, Tjos.

Kay I really gotta do HW now....enjoy this video as I become a book slave.

Friday, November 20, 2009

R.I.P

I am sorry to report, that Room 244 has suffered a loss.
Roco and Obama, my favorite little fish passed on today. Obama went first, he went suddenly, and I can only hope it was painless.

I can only assume that it was the grief of loosing a dear friend that took Roco approximately an hour after Obama.

They will be missed.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity...




CONSIDER YOURSELF PWNED.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Friday the 13th, you’re a dumb beezey.

Dear Friday the 13th,
How dare you? It wasn’t until 10 o’clock that I realized how you had negatively affected my otherwise splendid day!
Let’s recap you’re meanness appearances shall we (in order of appearance)?

*You made me over sleep, YET AGAIN!!! Only allotting me twenty minuets to get ready AND get to class.

*THE ROOMMATE TRAVESTY….That’s all I’m going to say because sometimes mom and dad read this…

*Getting hit in the leg with a volleyball!!!

*FALLING DOWN ON THE ICE

*AND YET ANOTHER ROOMMATE DILEMMA

Really Friday the 13th? Really? How about you space out your torture, spread the hate…effer….

EFF YOU,
Maddie

P.S Dad, Mom…I’m going to be swearing on my blog. Please don’t be too offended.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Nice and Cleannnnnn


Look how happy my little guys look in their fresh & clean home!

A haiku for you:

Roco, Obama
Fishies, fishies, fishies, swim
You guys are so cute.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009

My life is quickly turning into a sappy love ballad.

Why must everyone insist on leaving me alone this weekend? DO I SENSE A CONSPIRACY ?!?!

Well, I guess I won't be alone...my roommate will be here...and she will probably be bringing some guests.

That's not really the kind of company I was hoping for.... heh.

SO this weekend I will be giving my soul to the British sitcom Coupling, homework and hanging out with my three fictional besties Ron, Harry and Hermione as they track down horcruxes. CAN YOU BEAT THAT?

You probably can.

FML.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Ah!

I've reached a bump in the road. I have had a splendid evening full of origami, Kimonos and some very tasty japanese candy. I cleaned my room while listening to the sweet sounds of John Mayer, and I did some grocery shopping, so I have a lot of food. I sat down at my partially tidy desk and started thinking about my classes for next quarter. I then proceeded to pull out my math book and study for my test....then I hit a bump...I have no idea what to put on the one note card I am allotted for the test! The test it culmitave, so there's five chapters worth of crapola that could come in handy....AHH, AYUDAME!!!!

Sleep sounds splendid right now....damn note card.
Damn blogging...I why did I spend 10 minuets on this when I SHOULD be doing that damn note card?

I love you all.
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November 4th, 2009

Have you guys ever had to write a paper in APA format?
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IT SUCKS. Apparently I wasn't citing my work enough...I don't really know...I was confused...I am confused. SO I decided to be proactive and go talk to my psych TA during her office hours. Guess what, her office hours are only 3 days a week, one hour a day 9:30-10:30. I have math until 9:50, no problem, that gives me a half an hour. So today, I packed up my laptop and the rough draft of my paper and hiked on over to the psychology building, up FOUR FLIGHTS OF STAIRS ready to cite the crap out of my paper. I found 456, I thought that's where her office hours were...I was wrong. I'll try again tomorrow.





Awhhhhhhh
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Cute right? I really don't have much to say about that cute puppy.





Have you ever visited the website textsfromlastnight.com?
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I love it. However, I am currently very disappointed with the quality of these text messages.
Dear TFLN (texts from last night),
Step up your game. How about some variety?
Love,
Maddie



Do you listen to The Raconteurs?
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God I hope so.
Hands
"Girl you got those eyes that see
Help me find the good that's inside me
'Cause you're the only one who really knows
How the feeling comes and why it goes"




.....Is anybody else troubled by the fact that when you type "Lyrics to Hands" into google, the first thing that pops up is the Jewel song?


Tuesday, November 3, 2009

November 3rd, 2009

Did you know I have two fish?
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Their names are Roco and Obama, and they're awesome.
I just cleaned the fish tank. It was time, Roco and Obama had been living in less than sanitary conditions for like a week...and Obama had developed some sort of weird white coat on his left side. I had about two hours between classes, so I changed the water.
My favorite little guys are now swimming around in clean water, and having a blast with the bubbles supplied by their bubble buddy. However Obama is still at tad sluggish so I decided to leave the top off the tank to give him some more light....Can fish get jaundice? I bet they can. I bet that's what Obama has, he probably just needs more light...





Have you seen Away We Go?
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See it. It's awesome.
Man I love indie films. They're awesome, and the soundtracks, usually kick butt. Away We Go has a great soundtrack, it's dominated by Alexi Murdoch...you should youtube him as well.





Alexi Murdoch
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Breath
"So don't forget to breathe
Don't forget to breathe
Your whole life is here
No eleventh hour reprieve
So don't forget to breathe"

Monday, November 2, 2009

November 2nd, 2009

Components de my day.

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It's awesome!




(860): You were so drunk that some guy dressed as Harry Potter pointed his wand at you and screamed "Accio SHITSHOW"
Harry Potter+ Texts from last night= a never empty vat of happiness.





Fader
"I'm in transit
But I'm stranded on this boat
And I pledge myself allegiance
To a better night's sleep at home"
-Temper Trap
Definitely the song of the day.
Look it up, I have not yet mastered putting music on blogs...but I will.






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I endured cupcake debauchery today. WORST CUPCAKE EVER.
I miss the delicious cupcakes of the 206.