Soooo...I finished my class last night. I was so excited to go home and be lazy. However, I don't have cable (not even basic cable), netflix, apple tv, or any of that. I tend to watch shows on my computer. I was already caught up on The Office, 30 Rock, and Modern Family, so I headed over to ABCfamily.com to catch the latest episode of what we "insiders" call MIOBI. Yup, "Make It or Break It." It's kind of a "Gossip Girl" meets "Secret Life" meets gymnastics. I totally love this show, which is surprising because they get the gymnastics ALL WRONG. Teen show + gymnastics = Jackie watches. Anyway, I was so tired, but couldn't sleep (shocking!). I decided that I needed rest so I'd only watch a 30-minute (aka 20-min) show. So, I watched "Melissa and Joey." Yes, that's Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence's new sitcom. I've always kind of liked MJH for her zeal, although I know it probably annoys the hell out of most people. Anyway, I'm totally hooked. I watched three eps. Seriously, it's not that bad. Pretty funny actually. Below is the trailer, but the actual show is 10x funnier.
4.27.2011
Say What?
So, I'll try to keep my "my kid is so cute" posts to a minimum, but I still gotta do 'em.
Audrey is about 70-80% there when it comes to talking. What cracks me up is that she'll say a couple coherent sentences followed by several jibberish sentences (la to yop lar kem quo vin goot xi wa). When she's saying the jibberish sentences, she's very animated. It's so cute because she is clearly proud of herself for having a WHOLE conversation like other humans do, which she's not really capable of just yet. To me, it's the equivalent of an adult talking too loud on the street or in a restaurant because he/she thinks everyone around him/her is interested/impressed/paying attention. It's annoying when an adult does that. Jibberish conversations by a 2-yr-old: adorbs!
Also, check this out. I have me a girly girl. This is her being modest. And, dresses only!
Audrey is about 70-80% there when it comes to talking. What cracks me up is that she'll say a couple coherent sentences followed by several jibberish sentences (la to yop lar kem quo vin goot xi wa). When she's saying the jibberish sentences, she's very animated. It's so cute because she is clearly proud of herself for having a WHOLE conversation like other humans do, which she's not really capable of just yet. To me, it's the equivalent of an adult talking too loud on the street or in a restaurant because he/she thinks everyone around him/her is interested/impressed/paying attention. It's annoying when an adult does that. Jibberish conversations by a 2-yr-old: adorbs!
Also, check this out. I have me a girly girl. This is her being modest. And, dresses only!
4.26.2011
Cushman, J. N. (2011). Teenage Pregnancy and Television. Unpublished.
The night before the 5,000 page paper is due:
Yes, those are diet coke cups in my 1950s sink. Also, I can't move my neck. Lastly, I can't WAIT to play with the little peanut tomorrow.
4.21.2011
Hipster Animals
Ok, so my blog exists basically to point out everyone else's brilliance.
Love this one! From Hipster Animals
4.20.2011
My Lunch
Cheese gritz and asparagus from The Happy Pig, a local slow food stand that uses only local ingredients. Awesome.
Thanks Indiana Senate: Healthcare for Women and Families Close to Being Defunded
First of all, I really don't want this blog to be a political blog. However, there are some issues that I just have to comment on, especially the rights of women and children.
Saw this headline in the Indy Star this morning: "Senate approves bill that cuts off funds to Planned Parenthood." I am trying really hard not to let this ruin my day. This bill is just so hard to understand. So many women (and men!) use Planned Parenthood for their reproductive health. When I couldn't afford doctors' visits due to my "major medical only" insurance plan, I went to Planned Parenthood, as did most of my friends, for my annual exams. I am now one of the priviledged who has a good benefits due to my job. What are the women who don't have another option going to do? Mostly likely... they will have undiagnosed, and thus untreated, STDs, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and many other reproductive problems. They are also going to have less healthy pregnancies. This bill is not about abortion, although it is called "Abortion Matters"; federal and state dollars don't pay for this service. Why are we pulling money from the everyday services that women depend on? This is the bulk of Planned Parenthood's work; only 3% of their work is related to abortions. In fact, PP probably helps DECREASE abortions due to their counseling services. Here are the people (30 men and 5 women) who voted to defund healthcare for low-income men, women, UNBORN babies, and young children:
Saw this headline in the Indy Star this morning: "Senate approves bill that cuts off funds to Planned Parenthood." I am trying really hard not to let this ruin my day. This bill is just so hard to understand. So many women (and men!) use Planned Parenthood for their reproductive health. When I couldn't afford doctors' visits due to my "major medical only" insurance plan, I went to Planned Parenthood, as did most of my friends, for my annual exams. I am now one of the priviledged who has a good benefits due to my job. What are the women who don't have another option going to do? Mostly likely... they will have undiagnosed, and thus untreated, STDs, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and many other reproductive problems. They are also going to have less healthy pregnancies. This bill is not about abortion, although it is called "Abortion Matters"; federal and state dollars don't pay for this service. Why are we pulling money from the everyday services that women depend on? This is the bulk of Planned Parenthood's work; only 3% of their work is related to abortions. In fact, PP probably helps DECREASE abortions due to their counseling services. Here are the people (30 men and 5 women) who voted to defund healthcare for low-income men, women, UNBORN babies, and young children:
Alting - Grooms - Merritt - Tomes - Banks - Head - Miller - Walker - Bray - Hershman - Mishler -Waltz - Buck - Holdman - Nugent - Waterman - Charbonneau - Hume - Paul - Yoder - Delph - Kruse - Schneider - Young, M - Eckerty - Lawson - Skinner - Young, R - Gard - Leising - Smith - Zakas - Glick - Long - Steele
Image via The Week
4.18.2011
Shut Up, Jacqueline!
paper procrastination + no cable + no working DVD player = 500 posts in one night
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