weedpizza's Journal

1. If you had to participate in one Olympic event, what would it be and why?
Basketball, or anything involving throwing a ball.

2. What is the one song you always sing along to?
There's way more than one! But just today, I was singing along to "Alone in Hollywood on Acid." Check it out:



3. Do you wear a seatbelt in the car?
Yes.

4. Car, SUV or truck and why?
Truck! BIG truck! Because large vehicles feel (are?) safer, and you can move things – good for thrifting furniture and stuff!

5. Are you a good/bad driver? Explain.
I'm what they call a "passenger princess."

Questions are from thefridayfive.

1. What's your favourite TV network?
I'm not sure I have one.

2. If you could create your own channel, what would it be?
A music channel featuring obscure music videos.

3. What TV show did you watch as a child that you wish they would bring back?
None of them, please! I generally hate reboots.

4. What show have you always hated, and wonder why they ever made such a dumb show?
There are plenty of dumb TV shows, but the first one that comes to mind is Two and a Half Men; I don't know why. But it fits the bill!

5. What TV show's seasons would you buy on DVD?
Anything! I like owning physical media.

Wowee! Tomorrow's the big day!

Last night, I was watching some '90s/'00s Christmas cartoons on YouTube, and one of them was Pepper Ann! I have fond memories of this show and relate to this particular episode, where Pepper Ann feels torn between Christmas and Hanukkah, like she has to choose one or the other.

Shit, man. I've been sitting here typing for a while now. It's getting late, and I am not a morning person!

Yesterday it was in the over 100° during the day and then last night was the most intense thunderstorm I have ever witnessed! I had to unplug my computer and other important electronics because the lightning seemed to be striking close by. Coming from the Midwest, I've seen a helluva lot of storms, but this was something else!

Today, it's much milder in temperature. It's just a chill, rainy day, kinda gloomy and I dig it so much! This is the kind of weather I like. It's such a nice change from the obnoxious sun! I mean, it was scorchingly hot yesterday! I hate summer, but today is so nice that I can actually have the windows open!

1. Have you ever been the president of anything?
Ha! No.

2. What do you think is the most important leadership trait?
Loyalty, I guess? IDK, LOL.

3. What time period did you find the most interesting to learn about in history class?
I hated history class! Now that I'm not in school, I do enjoy learning about history. No favorite period though.

4. What's something you think about doing, but you haven't gotten back into in several years?
Many things! A few that come to mind are guitar, knitting, and karaoke!

5. If you could add one more random holiday to February, what would it be?
Valentine's Day Part 2!?

I’ll be back!

I know I'm literally 8 years late but damn, this album fucking rips!

I'm a little late, but I couldn't resist answering these questions about SNAIL MAIL! ♡

Questions from thefridayfive.

1. What’s the last thing you got in the mail?
A cardigan sweater I bought online. I have quite the collection of cardigans now, LOL.

2. What’s the last thing you sent in the mail?
A letter to a friend.

3. How many unread emails are in your inbox right now?
I don't know and I don't care, LOL! I stay somewhat on top of it.

4. What is your most recent text message about?
Lunch order.

5. Do you have a favorite postage stamp design?
OMG there are soooo many good ones! I don't collect them, but I am low-key a nerd for postage stamps! They're like little works of art! I love these Japanese stamps (found here):

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And as far as current US stamps, I love these geometric elephants, as well as these cute little frogs.

The highlight of my day yesterday was spotting this guy! It was parked at a gas station off the highway. I wish I could've gotten my own photo, but at least I was able to find this pic online:



Yeah, I'm a dork.

As if I haven't been posting enough lately, LOL. But I just got this idea to write about my childhood and growing up with computers and the internet and all that. I just thought it would be... fun to elaborate on my comment replying to shadowbliss.

I've been using computers since I was just a tot! I'm actually not sure our house has ever been without a computer. By the time I was old enough, I was playing games on my mom's computer and my dad's computer (divorced). They were both pretty interested in new technology and still are actually. I'm pretty sure this is what we had (or something very similar!).

...then eventually the internet was available! I'm the youngest in the family, and I know my parents and older sisters all had email addresses before I did, and they had penpals, mailing lists they were a part of, etc. But I didn't get my own email address until maybe age 11 or 12 (still too young, given that meant I also had access to all those chatrooms, instant messaging, etc...)

I don't blame my parents because it was such a new thing that there wasn't really a precedent of parents talking to their kids about things like online predators. I don't recall either of them sitting me down and being like, "Don't IM with strangers, don't give out your phone number, etc." It's possible they did, but maybe they just didn't drill it into me enough, LOL.

Anyway, my first memories of the internet came before I even had my personal AOL account! The earliest memories I have of the internet are with my sisters. We would surf the web together, looking at fansites for our favorite bands. Those are some good memories. :o)

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Speaking of our favorite bands:

Re: Announcement From My Favorite Band, Pulp's reunion tour is UK only... for now at least! I'm still holding out hope that they'll at least get as close to me as NYC! I'm still thinking about asking Mom for a loan to go see them overseas though... Tickets all go on sale on 11/04... I really can't decide whether to talk to her about it or not. I may hold out for US dates, but IDK that could be a mistake... :o\

I really wish all three of us sisters could all go together! Hey, a girl can dream...

That's all for now. Have a happy Halloween if I don't write again before November!