Yes, once again we have a post dedicated to ranting about Once Upon a Time! If you don't want spoilers, don't read!
Still reading? Then accept the consequences.
OOOHH MY BADNESS!!! OOOHH MY! AAAAUUUUUGUUUUSSSST!! Why, ABC, WHYYYY?!?! AUGUST WAS SUPPOSED TO END UP WITH EMMA! NOW SHE'S STUCK WITH NEAL AGAIN?! BAAHAHA!
Please tell me she ends up with Robin Hood. Neal's a dork.
Fare thee well, friends!
Mira
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Donating Blood...
...didn't go so well. At all.
It started out pretty normal. I read the information, had a couple questions asked, stuff like that. But because my blood type is the "universal donor," they wanted me to do a special kind of procedure that would process my blood while it was being drawn so it could get to the hospital quicker. I said yeah, no problem, I don't mind.
But then they wanted to do it on my left arm. I didn't think it was a problem until they couldn't find my vein. No, they hadn't stuck me yet, just so you know. But they couldn't find the vein. So they moved to my right arm. But I guess I was dehydrated, so they had me drink an entire bottle of water before they started. And all this time I was getting more and more nervous because I HATE blood.
Well, they finally stuck me, and for maybe five minutes, everything was going well. Then my blood stopped flowing through the needle. They had to stop and try to get a better angle in my vein, and I started shivering (not sure if that was from shock, cold, or nerves), and they were moving that stupid needle around for FIVE FREAKING MINUTES!!! And all the while my shivering was getting more and more wild.
Finally they just told me I was done and unhooked me.
I hate blood.
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
It started out pretty normal. I read the information, had a couple questions asked, stuff like that. But because my blood type is the "universal donor," they wanted me to do a special kind of procedure that would process my blood while it was being drawn so it could get to the hospital quicker. I said yeah, no problem, I don't mind.
But then they wanted to do it on my left arm. I didn't think it was a problem until they couldn't find my vein. No, they hadn't stuck me yet, just so you know. But they couldn't find the vein. So they moved to my right arm. But I guess I was dehydrated, so they had me drink an entire bottle of water before they started. And all this time I was getting more and more nervous because I HATE blood.
Well, they finally stuck me, and for maybe five minutes, everything was going well. Then my blood stopped flowing through the needle. They had to stop and try to get a better angle in my vein, and I started shivering (not sure if that was from shock, cold, or nerves), and they were moving that stupid needle around for FIVE FREAKING MINUTES!!! And all the while my shivering was getting more and more wild.
Finally they just told me I was done and unhooked me.
I hate blood.
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
Monday, March 25, 2013
First Blood Drive
'Kay, have a bit of a confession to make: I have never donated blood before. I've been eligible for a few years now, but I've had a couple medical problems that kept me from donating.
Well, these problems are solved now, and today I'm going to my first ever blood drive!
I'm actually a little nervous. I've never donated blood, but I have had blood drawn before, and it kind of freaks me out. I'm not a huge fan of blood. Creeps me out, makes me dizzy, that kind of thing. So hopefully all goes well today. I guess we'll see.
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
Well, these problems are solved now, and today I'm going to my first ever blood drive!
I'm actually a little nervous. I've never donated blood, but I have had blood drawn before, and it kind of freaks me out. I'm not a huge fan of blood. Creeps me out, makes me dizzy, that kind of thing. So hopefully all goes well today. I guess we'll see.
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Picture Books
Everyone loves picture books. Why wouldn't they? So many fond childhood memories of sitting on your parent's lap looking at all the beautiful illustrations, hearing all those wonderful stories. Lovely.
Except, I can think of one particular group of people that might just hate picture books. Not for their content, no no. For their spot on the shelf.
Shelving picture books is a nightmare.
It's so irritating! Every other grouping of books in the library can fit maybe thirty to forty on a cart. Picture books can fit around seventy! (No, I have not actually counted, this is just my approximation). And not only are there a million more picture books than other books, they have to be at eye-level for the kids who will be looking at them. Which means the adults that are shelving them have to get down low to put them away. My knees were aching all last night. That is painful.
On the other hand, shelving in the children's section also means I get to listen to all the music performances they have there. I suppose it makes up for it. There are few things more enjoyable than a clarinet solo. :)
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
Except, I can think of one particular group of people that might just hate picture books. Not for their content, no no. For their spot on the shelf.
Shelving picture books is a nightmare.
It's so irritating! Every other grouping of books in the library can fit maybe thirty to forty on a cart. Picture books can fit around seventy! (No, I have not actually counted, this is just my approximation). And not only are there a million more picture books than other books, they have to be at eye-level for the kids who will be looking at them. Which means the adults that are shelving them have to get down low to put them away. My knees were aching all last night. That is painful.
On the other hand, shelving in the children's section also means I get to listen to all the music performances they have there. I suppose it makes up for it. There are few things more enjoyable than a clarinet solo. :)
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
Saturday, March 23, 2013
New Book
One thing that's really been on my nerves during college is that I have very little time to invest in pleasure-reading. You know, reading just for fun. I used to do it all the time, but with all my homework, I've had to keep myself from picking up any new books so I would actually get things done (as if I get things done anyway, but that's beside the point). Well, the other day, I broke down. I picked up a new book.
See, what happened was Mom and Mia got a new trilogy at the store the other day, and it looked REALLY good, but I had promised myself, "No more books until you finish the semester. Come on, you're so close you can do it..." So for a couple days I just let the books sit there, taunting me.
Well, then I made the mistake of sitting near their resting place when I was bored and lacked the energy to do any homework. I glanced at the books, and my curiosity got the better of me. I picked the first one up, expecting it to be a bit of a disappointment, like many of the books I'd been reading lately.
Oh. My. Badness.
I couldn't put it down! It was so intense! The first six chapters (approximately ;)) were all cliff-hangers! I was sucked in like a bug (I don't know if that works, but whatever). In fact, I may or may not have stayed up 'til one in the morning finishing it last night (good thing I don't think Mom reads this blog. ;)). If anyone is interested, the trilogy is called Infernal Devices and the first book is Clockwork Angel. Brilliant book! I highly recommend it!
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
See, what happened was Mom and Mia got a new trilogy at the store the other day, and it looked REALLY good, but I had promised myself, "No more books until you finish the semester. Come on, you're so close you can do it..." So for a couple days I just let the books sit there, taunting me.
Well, then I made the mistake of sitting near their resting place when I was bored and lacked the energy to do any homework. I glanced at the books, and my curiosity got the better of me. I picked the first one up, expecting it to be a bit of a disappointment, like many of the books I'd been reading lately.
Oh. My. Badness.
I couldn't put it down! It was so intense! The first six chapters (approximately ;)) were all cliff-hangers! I was sucked in like a bug (I don't know if that works, but whatever). In fact, I may or may not have stayed up 'til one in the morning finishing it last night (good thing I don't think Mom reads this blog. ;)). If anyone is interested, the trilogy is called Infernal Devices and the first book is Clockwork Angel. Brilliant book! I highly recommend it!
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
Friday, March 22, 2013
Gem Fair!
So, for the past couple years my friends Kay and Sarnic have gone up to their hometown for a day in order to participate in the "gem fair." I never really knew what this meant, but they always came back with really pretty stuff. One of my favorite rings came from the gem fair.
Well, today, I had my first "gem fair experience."
That's right, I finally went to the gem fair! See, yesterday Sarnic sent me a text asking if I wanted to go, and I was all like, O.o Really? You wouldn't mind?
So today after school we headed up. Basically it's a temporary mall for all things gem-related (of course, there were other things there, there usually are.). You would not believe some of the amazing things we found there (many of which were ridiculously overpriced, but such is life, I suppose). Best deal of the day? I found this absolutely gorgeous moonstone necklace. Unfortunately, it cost $100! However, there was a 70% sale, and I got it for $30! Yay for bargains!
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
Well, today, I had my first "gem fair experience."
That's right, I finally went to the gem fair! See, yesterday Sarnic sent me a text asking if I wanted to go, and I was all like, O.o Really? You wouldn't mind?
So today after school we headed up. Basically it's a temporary mall for all things gem-related (of course, there were other things there, there usually are.). You would not believe some of the amazing things we found there (many of which were ridiculously overpriced, but such is life, I suppose). Best deal of the day? I found this absolutely gorgeous moonstone necklace. Unfortunately, it cost $100! However, there was a 70% sale, and I got it for $30! Yay for bargains!
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Majority Rights
If you would rather not read a rant post, this is your cue to leave. This post may end up getting me some rather nasty nicknames, but hopefully that will just prove my point.
Still here? Then prepare yourself.
I am sick of the majority being forced to bow to the whims of the minority. I live in a country where white Christians are the majority, but growing up I thought it was actually against the law to mention God in public, and I was ashamed of being white. Is this what is meant by equal treatment? I find it very unequal that minority religions are allowed to discuss their religions, but as soon as Christianity is brought up, the room goes quiet, as if there was something to be ashamed of in being Christian. Don't get me wrong, I am all for minority rights. However, I am also for majority rights. I believe people should be judged on their own merits, and not according to what ethnic/religious group they belong to.
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
Still here? Then prepare yourself.
I am sick of the majority being forced to bow to the whims of the minority. I live in a country where white Christians are the majority, but growing up I thought it was actually against the law to mention God in public, and I was ashamed of being white. Is this what is meant by equal treatment? I find it very unequal that minority religions are allowed to discuss their religions, but as soon as Christianity is brought up, the room goes quiet, as if there was something to be ashamed of in being Christian. Don't get me wrong, I am all for minority rights. However, I am also for majority rights. I believe people should be judged on their own merits, and not according to what ethnic/religious group they belong to.
Fare thee well, friend!
Mira
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