jakotw

SCIENCE!?

2008-10-26T18:43:05Z

Scientifc research papers are shit.

Summer

2008-09-15T02:46:36Z

It's 7:30pm and it's dark already. *sadface* I'll miss those summer nights.

On a more awesome note, I'm a regular writer for a techblog my friend started - technoleet.com. Spread the leetness!

"Hi, I have a mouse stuck in my outlet...?"

2008-06-16T00:35:56Z

A few years ago, I posted about these houseflies that hung around our house during one summer night and just wouldn't leave. I managed to snap about 7 or so chilling out on the wall/desk in one camera frame. You can click back if you really want to know about it. lol

Today, I return with "Hi, I have a mouse stuck in my outlet...?" No kidding. Haha. We have reason to believe that it was our apartment pet Jerry who invited himself to our living room about a week or two ago. The faceplate to the outlet was never screwed on, so amidst his fervent attempt to scurry into our walls, he resorted to sticking his little head into the space between the outlets.

You know how they say that a mouse can get through any hole as long as its head gets through? Well, I guess this one's an exception. haha. Although I'm pretty sure he would've been able to (he was a very capable mouse)... if he didn't get shocked to death first. loool.

I found him there when I was moving out. He was stuck in the outlet under my desk/bed. I knew he wasn't there earlier cuz I plugged in my laptop adapter there the night before. haha, poor Jerry. I called housing/maintenance and they LOL'd. I left post-its leading to the treasure find when they send someone from Environmental Health on Monday. lmao

P.S. I took a picture. Ask me if you really want to see it :D

"It never gets old, huh?"

2008-04-25T23:17:07Z

I like music. It's such a brilliant thing.

There's music when you're happy.
And music when you're sad.

What would life be without music?

Btw, boom dee odda, boom dee odda, boom dee odda, boom dee odda.

Starry Nights

2008-02-11T06:59:12Z

The night skies in SD have been amazing lately. So clear with so many stars. The random streaks of clouds running through the dark sky make them that much more magical. If only there were time to kill (and someone to kill it with)!

Doh!

2008-02-06T18:07:41Z

I seem to have a problem calling my TAs by their real names...
Yesterday, I called my chem TA "Ryan" when his name was clearly "Ray."
Today, I called my econ TA "Stephanie" when her name was obviously "Cynthia."

Damn it! haha

Lego Stores & Winter Weather

2008-01-05T22:19:33Z

I've forgotten how much awesome lies inside the Lego Store. I visited the one in Valley Fair, and yeeeeee. Ah, I wonder what it feels like to be the owner of that store. lol

In other news, the winter weather has made me hella white. Hella.

Super Clean

2007-12-21T08:19:08Z

Clean teeth are obviously good,
but I hate the feeling of my teeth after a cleaning from the dentist's office.

After they super clean your teeth, they super floss them.
And then you can feel the tiniest spaces between your teeth and gum. venareaxgl :(

School Fails

2007-10-17T03:33:42Z

You know school fails when you're eating Ben & Jerry's ice cream while attempting to do all the million things that need to be done by tomorrow.

Fluids!

2007-09-21T02:36:18Z

I tried some Perrier sparkling water yesterday. Seriously, why does this water even exist? It fails. Sure, the bottle is pretty, but who wants carbonation with no taste? Apparently enough people for them to make it so big.

And in my rush to get things done and to stay energized, I tried some Red Bull for the first time. It actually tastes kinda nice - like candy. But it barely had any effect on me. lawl.

Mentos Fruit Chews

2007-09-11T16:44:14Z

Mentos Fruit Chews in a box just doesn't taste quite the same as Mentos Fruit Chews in a roll.

And I have no idea why.

Maybe it's the excitement of tearing off the foil-paper to be stuck with the next Fruit Chew flavor, instead of opening a box to choose. Damn you Mentos box creator!

A Losing Battle

2007-08-04T08:37:49Z

It's 7 to 1 - mosquitoes in the lead.
I thought I was doing so well! lol But I just got sabotaged 4 times on my way back home today.

It's a losing battle!

Random Fun

2007-07-31T12:47:07Z

I just realized this:
I have travelled from one -ia country to another -ia country! (Can you guess which ones? haha)

P.S. Sorry guys - Asia isn't a country. lol

The Parking Gear Story

2007-07-13T03:41:09Z

I came home, parked the car in the garage, put the brakes on, and turned the engine off. I would've gotten out of the car and gone inside the house, but I could not, for the life of me, take the car key out. I sat there twisting and pulling, thinking to myself, "Damn it! Not another car problem!" I even tried to start the engine, but it wouldn't even start!

That is, until my mom came out and told me that I hadn't shifted the gear to park. Oh, parking gear - how you taunt me so.

Sold out

2007-06-28T16:24:38Z

Alright alright, I finally sold out to the Harry Potter cult. All the hype about the 7th book and the new movie has left me wanting to read the books even more. I swear, it's a marketing ploy. See, before the books and movies were released almost independently of each other, but now it's just ZOMGHARRYPOTTERMANIA. I could handle the separation - sure I've been tempted to start reading them every now and then, but I've always managed to hold myself back because I thought the movies were good enough for me. Now, everywhere I turn is "ZOMG ARE YOU EXCITED? HP HP HP MOVIE AND BOOK" - and no, I'm sure they're not talking about Hewlett-Packard. The pressure was killing me, and I sold myself out this time. lol

I bought the first 2 books - I would've bought the entire box set, but I didn't have enough money on me. Bummer. Besides going to the bookstore to get each book in series is more exciting anyway. lol

It just dawned on me the plot of Book 1. Hm, I don't know if I'll enjoy it as much as the others. We'll see how it goes. It better be good, or some HP fans will be getting a beating. lol

Why?

2007-05-12T04:33:02Z

Why am I so anal retentive? lol, I can't get over the difference between my two highlighters - one is "yellow" and the other is "fluorescent yellow." I've liked the "yellow" one better because it's not as bright, but now it's running out of ink! Sad part is, the bookstore stopped stocking them or something. :( I'm so tempted to order them online. lmao

And I can't wait til that Staples opens at La Jolla Village Square! So grood. So grood.

Let me turn on my serious mode for an entry.

2007-04-26T22:53:20Z

/Turn on serious mode

I think I scared Sinaguinan a little. lol He was complaining about the athletic referendum that hiked the athletic fees up by a good amount in order to sustain the athletics department. Okay, but one problem: he didn't vote against it. In fact, he didn't vote at all. Wtf, mate? (Sad part is, he's part of CalPirg, which advocates pro-activism! lol) His reason: He is only one vote against a thousand.

I tend to get pretty riled up when people start complaining about the direction of the school when they don't contribute their votes. Do you know how many people voted in our AS Elections this quarter? Less than twenty-fucking-five percent of the entire student body voted. That's really pathetic. How can you just sit there and complain but not contribute? I mean, if you really really don't like a referendum, go out and be proactive! If you don't, I don't think there's a legit excuse for you to complain.

Okay, I'm not saying that people are not entitled to give their opinions simply because they didn't vote, but there's a certain extent when your complaints become "invalid" in a sense.

This kinda reminds me of Gil Scott-Heron's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." Check it out if you'd like.

Coche, Por Favor

2007-04-21T07:19:04Z

At this point, I think my life is just screaming out "CAR PLEASE." lol

On Writing Papers

2007-04-20T05:19:15Z

I wish my brain could just think my paper onto the screen for me. That would make things so much easier.

The Mini Oven Toaster

2007-04-13T17:26:42Z

Ever since Jason moved in with his mini oven toaster, I've been having two pieces of toast every morning... And the next time we go to Ralph's, I'm hella getting Eggos. What the hell, Jason! Your toaster brings bad temptations.

Double Double

2007-04-04T00:50:40Z

When I was in the shower this morning, I accidentally washed my hair twice. You know, kinda like how you flush the toilet after you take a dump but when you're about to walk out you accidentally flush again, and by the time you realize that you've already done it before, the toilet's been double-flushed?

Yeah, like that. lol

300 Pwnage

2007-03-10T02:23:07Z

"This is madness!!"
"... Madness? THIS IS SPAARTA!!! HU-AAAA!"

Okay, seriously. Best movie pwnage line of the year. lolololol

¿Habla español?

2007-02-25T00:07:31Z

Today is a landmark day. For the first time ever, outside of the classroom since 2006, I had to use my Spanish-speaking knowledge for reals. haha My parents called me up to help them give instructions to this Spanish worker they were hiring. His English wasn't good, but he was the only one up for the job and was fairly qualified. It was interesting - trying to think of the words and trying not to mix Japanese into the conversation. haha

Makes me look forward to taking Spanish next Fall. lolol

Tea

2007-02-16T07:34:33Z

I lose at making tea, as hard as it is. Oh well, at least I didn't have to pay for it. lol
Well, it doesn't taste that bad. But it's really diluted because I lose at telling 8oz from 16oz. And the water's boiling hot.

Laundry Adventure

2007-02-05T05:08:24Z

Today, I lost a good sock out there. I lost it to the depths of Behind-the-Dryer. My socks will never be the same again.