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August 5th, 2008

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July 1st, 2008

10:36 am - Bears Did you know: There are 8 kinds of bears in the world, four of which are in Asia, 3 in North America, and 1 in South America. You know what that means? No true bears in Europe, Africa, nor Australia. Koala bears: not bears. All black bears are not black. Many are a cinnamon or honey color. In British Columbia, black bears are actually white with homey-yellow markings. The main predator of the black bear is the grizzly bear. Black bears find sanctuary from grizzlies in trees. The grizzly bears' claws are too long to enable tree climbing. Black bears weigh (in the spring after hibernation) an average of 150 pounds. They are typically 5'6" from nose to tail. Black bears can double in weight in September and October before going into hibernation. Female black bears give birth while still hibernating, their small babies feeding from a sleeping mother for as long as 3 months. This way, when mom is ready to wake-up and forage, the cubs are big and strong enough to tag along. Black bears are omnivores that partake in the meat of fish and small birds. Grizzlies have been known to eat human flesh. Polar bears are the only animals capable of waking hibernation, meaning that they stay awake, but when food is scarce, their bodies use less energy and consume body fat. Polar bears are over 6 feet from snout to tail, weighing 1,700 pounds. Polar bears do not break through the ice because their built-in snow shoe paws are large enough to distribute their berth. They are an average of 13" by 9". Polar bears are the most recent evolution of bear. They are black bears (likely from British Columbia) that migrated to follow the seal, which a small group seemed to find tasty. An experienced bear will use their teeth or paws to kill a seal at an air hole, typically killing it in a single blow. The bear will typically consume the seal's blubber, leaving the meat for younger bears or other arctic life. May arctic foxes and other scavengers survive off of the generosity of polar bears. Polar bears actually possess black skin, which is covered by two layers of fur. The short, lower layer insulates while the long, exposed layer is specially adapted to repel wet. Polar bears are equipped with wedge-shaped heads to better swim. The wedge-shape allows these bears to cut through the water. Polar bears are the only type of bear that do not have an established territory. They stay near the edge of the ice, where seals are likely to pop-out of breathing holes and become lunch. Having an actual territory is impossible from season to season, as the ice melts in the summer season, receding greatly. When food is scarce, a polar bear might attempt to kill and feed on a walrus. The walrus's tusks and large berth makes this difficult. Typically, the bear picking the fight is weak from hunger, and is severely injured or killed in the battle. Polar bears are the largest land predators. I like bears! Current Mood: complacent

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May 22nd, 2008

07:24 pm - but...I *like* work... Honestly, I do! I love going to EGR and playing with books, helping patrons, and I could not ask for a better group of co-workers nor a better working environment. Today, however, was a piss-ass day from hell! It was like everyone had Carnation Instant Bitch for breakfast. Grant it, I was not at my perkiest...having seen Indiana at midnight and slept over at Monica's, I was not at my peak, but I was generally in an okay mood. Then hippie!spacer and crabby!butusuallynicejustlackingsocialcommonsense got all upset with me for doing my job well. They were upset that I was so efficient and effective that I hadn't left them a pile of work to hide behind themselves. I am confused, dear friends. Then BESTBOSSEVER! came to work and *he* started getting sh*t from people. And then Law-Suit-waiting-to-happen left *me* a huge to do pile...and I only had a short period of time. Then sometimesnicebutSportdoesn'tlikeherbutsheactuallydoeswork asked me to talk to BESTBOSSEVER! about how oldshelvingladywhogoesreallyslow sucks at her job. While I am inclined to see the logic in this, I don't think it's my place to judge...and it's awkward to tell my boss how to do his job when dealing with someone who is arguably my subordinate. At this point, I went to talk to AuntieV about how I want to knife someone in the *face* when Law-Suit-waiting-to-happen starts griping about BESTBOSSEVER!...ugh! And **then** as Law-Suit-waiting-to-happen was ranting about nothing really, BESTBOSSEVER! walked up and I was all embarrassed and stuff... So BESTBOSSEVER! who I adore and is, in my mind, first a friend and then my supervisor, was all crabby and upset. So, I snuck into his office to make sure he wasn't going to throw rocks at me. Then I had to do all of my work. But BESTBOSSEVER! was in a good mood after we chatted so he helped me! (Best boss ever...I know, right?!) And then I hung around to chat with him whilst I was off the clock and then I came to Other!workthatpaysconsiderablyless. And then creeper came in to visit me, but Herr saved me. Huzzah! It sure has been a loooooooooooooooooooong day... Now I has to go and give Monoca her clothes back because I wasn't planning on spending the night but I did and I have her clothes on, so I should give those back... wheeeeeeee! Current Location: The Libe Current Mood: uncomfortable Current Music: Across the Universe

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May 2nd, 2008

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April 29th, 2008

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April 22nd, 2008

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May 31st, 2007

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May 27th, 2007

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May 24th, 2007

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May 21st, 2007

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May 19th, 2007

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May 18th, 2007

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May 12th, 2007

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May 4th, 2007

11:08 am - Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen! You Are Emerald Green Deep and mysterious, it often seems like no one truly gets you. Inside, you are very emotional and moody - though you don't let it show. People usually have a strong reaction to you... profound love or deep hate. But you can even get those who hate you to come around. There's something naturally harmonious about you. What Color Green Are You? Current Location: Libe! Current Music: Eric Schrotenboer

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April 30th, 2007

07:42 pm - I know it's all I ever post about, BUT... Pirates III: At World's End opens on May 25th, saavy? Midnight show, who's in? Current Mood: busy

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March 31st, 2007

02:29 pm - Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can... Ok kids...it's that time again. That's right, Midnight showings for summer flicks! We all know that I love a good action movie, and that I'll see anything that's playing at Midnight...so who wants to come and see Spiderman 3 with me?!?!? 12:01am Friday, May 4th! (That's Thursday night or Friday morning....however you need to think about it) That's the week of exams, so if you've got one on Friday at 8am, you prlly don't want to come. Everyone else, however, should be my friend at that exact day and time. I'll be getting an IMAX ticket ($12...but totally worth it...Spidey hasn't let my comic-book loving self down yet!) for Celebration North. Get your own ticket, or e-mail if you want me to get one for you! And remember: "With great power comes great responsibility" Current Location: The Libe Current Mood: Hyper Current Music: Hold On by Jet from Spiderman 2

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March 21st, 2007

11:48 pm - Long time no see Thought you kids might like this. Feel free to add your own. You might be hardcore Catholic if... -you've accidentally genuflected at a place other than church ex. the movie theatre, school auditorium. -you're sick of being asked why priests can't be married. -you have a "favorite" religious order. -you say the meal prayer no matter where you are. -you have a nativity set at your house during christmas, and have also played with it. -you've accidently made the sign of the cross when leaving regular buildings. -whenever anyone says "JPII" in your head you think "We love you." -you know that Father Stan could take on Eminem anyday. -you looove the book Captivating and/or Wild at Heart (Even though they were written by non-Catholics) -you know that advent is the beginning of the new church year. -you have a special place in your heart for Mother Teresa. -you're more than willing to come forth with a valid miracle to help Mother Teresa become a saint. -You know at least five people named Mary. -You want to name one of your sons John Paul. -you have a Mary statue in your front yard. -You can name off all the Joyful, Glorious, Sorrowful, and Luminous mysteries. -you consider your rosary to be your spiritual weapon. -You've memorized the St. Michael the Archangel prayer and recite it when you feel tempted by sin. -one or more of your friends entered the seminary or the convent. -you have 20+ cousins. -your mom is currently pregnant. -you and your spouse practice NFP. -you believe in Purgatory and know it's important to pray for the souls who are currently in Purgatory. -you get excited whenever Matt Maher releases a new album! Yea "Overflow"!!! -you think Scott Hahn writes the coolest books. -you live chastity and are saving yourself for your future spouse. -you're able to sit still for a full hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament. -your idea of a great date is mass followed by good conversation at Panera. -You refer to John Paul II as John Paul the Great. -you never leave home without your scapular. -you are discerning the religious life. -you often end disputes with, "Let's look it up in the Catechism." -you and your friends have shown up at Adoration at 4:00 in the morning. -when watching star wars and hear "may the force be with you" you respond with "and also with you." -your mom always says "4 kids, Catholic." -you have participated in sword fights using Palms on Passion Sunday. -you've run into your Parish Nuns at a Cardinal's game. -XLT is the big event of the month in which you invite everyone you know. -you and friend friends ever played "Mass" instead of House, or Cops and Bad Guys. -You have your own designated seat at Mass. -they know you at every Catholic bookstore in the area, and ask you where you’ve been if you haven’t stopped by in a while. -on the night before the first Sunday of Advent you and your friends have a Liturgical New Year's Eve party, and count down to the new Liturgical Year!!! -you're named after a saint, not a family member. -you know at least three awesome stories about Padre Pio. -you get excited about going to mass. -you arrive at Mass half an hour early to get a good seat and talk to Jesus. -Redemptive Suffering gets you through sports. -your mom always makes sure to celebrate your feast day. -altar serving was the cool thing to do. -You associate the smell of incense with major feast days. -You attend multiple retreats per year. -you point at your friends in line for confession calling them sinners and everyone laughs as you get to the end of line. -Your teachers grade you down when you write papers about moral issues and papers involving God. -you've ever referred to yourself and your significant other as "a couple discerning a vocation to marriage." -You and your many siblings went trick-or-treating dressed as popes and martyrs. -you feel compelled to make the sign of the cross after reciting ANYTHING... (happens to me after the pledge of allegiance almost every morning!) and then you catch yourself and have to remind yourself that it wasn't a prayer. -If you have a priest come bless your house with holy water before you move in. -You never eat before church, and brunch afterwards is always the best! -Your first serious conversation you have with a potential girl/boyfriend involves your conversion story. -You lie awake at night wondering why the St. Michael Prayer was removed from the end of Mass. -The word "vocation" to you does not simply mean "job." -People tend you look in your direction in class whenever anything involving religion comes up. -You always have one or more saints on some part of your body. -You have a Rosary or Saint Christopher pin in your car. -One of your Crucifixes has five years worth of dried out palms stuck behind it. -You would rather get your picture with the pope then with a huge celebrity. -You have more than one Rosary hanging from your bed. -You have contemplated being in a religous order at least once. -Your one wish is to be able to ride in the Popemobile. -you have a small family because most of your uncles and aunts are priests and nuns. -you say "God bless you" anytime anyone sneezes, out of habit. -You know the greatest way to start a date is with The Mass, because you'll have the greatest meal, Christ in the Eucharist. -You know more about St. Francis of Assisi than "he was some guy who could talk to animals." -you have had multiple meetings with the priest at your own will. -all your pens and post-its say "Discover the Priesthood." -You had competitions with your friends on Ash Wednesday to see who could keep their ashes on the longest. -You still write "Your Kingdom Come!" or "JMJ" at the top of your page/letter/report/test. -You find yourself asking all the cute boys whether or not they've ever considered becoming a priest instead of asking them for their number. -You spend your Thursday nights at choir practice hanging out with people at least thirty-five years older than you in preparation for Sunday Mass. -You mentally correct every textbook use of "BCE" and CE" with "Before Christ" and "Anno Domini". You also mentally capitalize every written use of the word "God' and "Mass." -You know that some Catholics don't eat meat on Wednesdays or Fridays, even not during Lent. -you live in the Vatican. -you find that praying the rosary is a good way to pass the time (espesially at work). -you get really excited over a holy day of obligation. -if you are tired of people refering to the birth of Jesus the immaculate conception. -you've ever been told my your mom, "Offer it up", and then felt very obliged to do so. -when discussing possible names for your future children with friends or your future spouse, you start ruling out names that aren't virtues, saints, or biblical. -youve ever thought it would be fun to read the CCC as if it were a novel. -you instinctively grab the person's hand next to you when it's time to pray. -you hug strangers at Mass during the sign of peace. -when you hear someone's name read off, you think in your head "pray for us." -you've ever ruled out dating someone because they weren't Catholic. -you tell other people your last name, they begin spouting off names of people that you are probably related to. -You plan what to wear based on the liturgical color of the day. -You hold office hours at the Catholic Center/Catholic Student Center/Newman Center. -You and your roommates have scheduled "spiritual nights" to discuss whatever issues of faith that are on your mind that week. -You think getting a S.T.D. is cool...(S.T.D.= Doctorate of Sacred Theology) -you held a pope party (complete with papal flag, and german beer) for the election of the B XVI (it was a tuesday night). -you were disappointed when you couldnt find a catholic version of trivia pursuit. -When you tell someone who your favorite musical artists are they have NO IDEA who you are talking about. -When you hear the word Madonna, you think of the Blessed Virgin, not the song "Like a Virgin." -You know that "prostrate" is not a place where men develop cancer. -you convince your roommate that Jesus loves Him/Her no matter what religion they are. -Instead of change, you find a rosary under your couch cushions. -when you've said the rosary outside a Planned Parenthood in protest with a Respect Life group. -You look at this list and laugh really hard, b/c you know it's so true. -you have at one point had to stop a younger sibling from playing in the holy water font. My addition: -No line is too long for the Lenten Fish Fry Current Location: The SLO Current Mood: complacent Current Music: Show Your Love by Jars of Clay

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November 20th, 2006

01:54 pm - *hick* I am currently at work. I have the hiccups. Now, I know that I sneeze extremely loud and high-pitched, but that's only a single or double shot. This hiccup business is ridiculous. I've had them fro about half an hour now. They are loud and they don't go away. Not until I get scared. John tried. Pam tried. Both valiant efforts, but the hiccups persist. I feel like this is part of a movie or something. This should be in a movie. Having hiccups in the library...and I can't leave. Ugh. Current Location: JLH Current Mood: perturbed Current Music: Hiccups

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October 6th, 2006

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