tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14984127790875118862024-03-19T03:04:51.816-07:00Paranoid in ReverseI suspect people are plotting to make me happy.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-7970510007323086152013-02-02T07:36:00.001-08:002013-02-02T07:36:27.105-08:00Get over it!So, yesterday, a friend showed me some pictures we had taken right before we went out for her birthday. They were ridiculous. I cannot take a picture without purposefully making myself look disgusting. Why - not because I am funny, but because I hate how I look in pictures. If I contort myself, then I look bad because I am silly, rather than fat and ugly.<br />
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Terra posted this link on fb today. Thanks for the eye opener...I needed it.<br />
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http://myfriendteresablog.com/so-youre-feeling-too-fat-to-be-photographed/Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-70464337472508956272013-02-01T12:15:00.001-08:002013-02-01T12:17:43.822-08:00Immediate GratificationI don't understand patient people...patience is not virtue, it is definitely a waste of time. I want instant gratification!<br />
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Things in my life that require patience, but PISS ME OFF:<br />
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Shoe shopping: No one carries my size...Sasquatch size....What pisses me off is that they claim to carry them... Can I try a size eleven? No problem, we can order those for you and ship them straight to your house even! - OK, if I wanted to buy online, I would have stayed home and done so... I wouldn't have had to put on pants. AND I want to try them on...because my fat ass feet need to try things on. I understand they can be returned... I am lazy and WON'T return them. I understand shipping is free... NONONNNONNNO... I have trouble with other clothing too, but don't want to discuss how my butt won't fit into jeans.<br />
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On the talk of my obese behind, why can't I lose weight TODAY. Ok, I understand it takes work, but if i work out for like a week and restrict my calories like that whole time, I should be GODDAMN DROPDEAD Gorgeous. I mean, how long do people have to deal with my cranky ass before I get to eat again?<br />
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Automated phone systems...if I have to wait thirty minutes EVERYTIME I call your company, hire more employees. I don't even feel snarky about this...that is just poor customer service and basically saying you don't want more business. Well, maybe you just don't want mine...I can understand that. Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-43804647771340866072013-01-23T07:07:00.001-08:002013-01-23T07:07:55.740-08:00Hobo ShoppingI went shopping with my friend Charlee yesterday.<br />
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We went to the classiest of joints, so of course, we started at Ross Dress For Less...<br />
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I looked in the mirror and I looked unmistakably like a transient. By the way, I am a very good looking transient.<br />
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I found out, surprisingly, that sequined jumpsuits may not be the best choice for the plump American woman... disappointing.<br />
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We were trying to find fabulous dresses for Charlee's Birthday Extravaganza this weekend...alas....this is what I found:<br />
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I love the pants. I am losing weight just to wear pants like these...a goiter belly really cant pull them off. Only problem: I am sure I will immediately start bleeding as soon as I put these on.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-1842583716363869942013-01-22T07:36:00.000-08:002013-01-22T07:36:03.243-08:00Not Just Big BonedSo, I have been on a diet for about a month now. I started right before news years. It is a new years resolution thing, but I started early so I would gorge myself and give myself ten extra pounds to lose.<br />
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I have lost a little over 7 pounds. I feel good. Dont worry, I am not going to disgust you with what I ate....maybe with descriptions of my shits, but this is not about that. For the first time in my life, I can see myself actually losing weight. It isnt just an effort made while really believing, or knowing that the first time I see cheesecake, I am going to eat it.... and not just a slice...I am going to eat the whole damn thing. <br />
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So, if anyone else is dieting, hit me up.. I am on MyFitnessPal.com....I use the mobile app.<br />
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I think the positive outlook has come from finally being realistic with myself. I cannot just tell myself I am big boned. I am fat. I may not be grossly O-Beast....I may be healthy, but I am getting older and the fat will catch up to me. This conversation with myself was not negative..I believe in myself and I know I am a beautiful human being. <br />
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The conversation was realistic.<br />
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There are certain things I want in life. In order to achieve some of those, I need to present myself in the best ways possible. I need to be fit and healthy. While I am healthy and strong now... I need to not look like a jelly donut...although I do love jelly donuts!Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-91752222345933279612012-01-22T15:05:00.000-08:002012-01-22T15:06:45.678-08:00Joe Pa and Steven Tyler<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> 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0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--> Terrible, I agree, but give the guy a break.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>He is like 8,000 years old.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Pretty good for a mummy.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-8781806619929222972011-12-29T19:41:00.000-08:002011-12-29T19:43:28.267-08:00The GrinchWhy do I hate Christmas??????<br /><br />I have figured it out. It has to do with those assholes singing in my face, smelling of Idaho Gold, asking for money. I cant even decipher what you are saying dude...and you think I should pay you for that serenade?Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-42807455622078070542011-12-06T15:30:00.000-08:002011-12-06T15:34:26.906-08:00My Whorish VaginaUggghhh.... Doctor visit after Doctor visit. This whole ordeal of health just seems like unending torture!<br /><br />Today I had two appts. The first was my first appt. with my new physical therapist. I like her a lot. I dislike the scheduler in the office. ALOT. Other than the vaginal exam...all was great.<br /><br />The second appt was for an ultrasound. After explaining the whole shebang, the technician asked it I was concerned about the internal...vaginal part of the exam. I told her that recently everyone has been there...so have at it. She found that funny.<br /><br />Well, hopefully we can fix this sciatic pain. The ovary pain...looks like it probably isnt a pelvic floor issue. My crotch muscles run strong...thanks mom for teaching me about keigels.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-89683355357449270982011-12-06T12:49:00.000-08:002011-12-06T12:57:21.772-08:00Virtual Bodies...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2SPLZSyQZyQkai2mOH3S9WH-Qckr8VCay0bt4bcyM7Hko1NOyfnlRgAuLqSYDFpQiZsdiOh9PDKenw3GCpJ0YDynAG0wKOxwqWHQa3UjIYhd5Qr5Bbl_gwrntRiIh3irVEU4xS96twVQ/s1600/31a4334b134ca13897502734d510699f.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2SPLZSyQZyQkai2mOH3S9WH-Qckr8VCay0bt4bcyM7Hko1NOyfnlRgAuLqSYDFpQiZsdiOh9PDKenw3GCpJ0YDynAG0wKOxwqWHQa3UjIYhd5Qr5Bbl_gwrntRiIh3irVEU4xS96twVQ/s200/31a4334b134ca13897502734d510699f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683122193533132130" border="0" /></a><br />Thank you to the beautiful Miss Desiree who shared this with me. Truthfully, I had to look google H and R to even know what they were... haha... but it is pretty unsettling to know that no one has a body perfect enough for some of the retailers out there - but only because they havent seen my naked body. I hide out under layers of clothes so that I am not chased down as a runway underwear model! Oops! My secret is out.<br /><br />http://jezebel.com/5865114/hm-puts-real-model-heads-on-fake-bodiesBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-46382508238927372182011-12-01T14:30:00.000-08:002011-12-01T14:32:54.454-08:00Forgot my luggage in the Middle EastI was reading through some of the blogs that interest me. I remember a time when I was truly involved with the causes I care for. Now, I read and forget. I dont act. I lost some sort of motivation when I went to Iraq. It depresses me. The realization makes me act less. I think about being more involved and then I decide that no one really gives a crap what I think. What the hell is wrong with me? Where the hell did Brooke go?Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-10734997448084516612011-12-01T13:36:00.001-08:002011-12-01T13:36:47.956-08:00Marie Curie's Zombie Message<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheciGdIIRwlZiP9lRXwWslKbhSGVes_U7ECTTECWtJsUbuQmDPgwP9vq5Xi6aWMSSxjb1XcvAUS9zVapd1CT6A1KHdGX1QSeUphqqnNwGFhyphenhyphenRZ9nhph0lkCQuVPmuV1DghJU5f95qrdbg/s1600/Marie+Curie.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 193px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheciGdIIRwlZiP9lRXwWslKbhSGVes_U7ECTTECWtJsUbuQmDPgwP9vq5Xi6aWMSSxjb1XcvAUS9zVapd1CT6A1KHdGX1QSeUphqqnNwGFhyphenhyphenRZ9nhph0lkCQuVPmuV1DghJU5f95qrdbg/s320/Marie+Curie.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681277096923363154" border="0" /></a>Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-1397973493115674682011-12-01T13:20:00.000-08:002011-12-01T13:29:06.985-08:00Eating WellSo, my recent soup turned out well. Thank goodness. I have only attempted a random soup veggie thing once and it didnt turn out. I didnt think about the beets... Warning to all. Add Beets - EVERYTHING turns red and EVERYTHING tastes like beets. I really like beets... but this does prove that there sometimes can be too much of a good thing.<br /><br />I had gotten a little carried away with my tasking for the thanksgiving relish tray... I brought 4 large trays...lol.. I had lots of left over carrots, celery, and cucumber. So, I used my favorite appliance ever - the food processor. I threw everything in there...chopped it all up with some garlic and shallots... then threw it in the crock pot with veggie broth, my broccoli slaw that I need to use before it became toxic waste, some left over rice, red potatoes, and some maple sausage. Few Hours LAter - TADA! Dinner! And Richard and Sean really like it...although Richard thinks it tastes like squash. I am assuming he is tasting the carrots and just associates the squash because squash is one of those things that I like to add.... squash, nuts, and mushrooms...they almost always show up in my cooking. Sean likes eating this with Parmesan risotto.<br /><br />Julia made us a great casserole. It is very simple... It has potatoes, cabbage, and kielbasa... oh, and cheese. I am not quite sure the exact recipe... She made mine with cornstarch rather than flour. She so nicely respects my gluten free lifestyle. My bum appreciates that!Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-76625167023443412622011-11-28T18:50:00.001-08:002011-11-28T18:51:11.243-08:00I MUST HAVE THIS HAT!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmgUDqeQlzWG_gikjNNXqanDRkNWraQehb7OdUIDpx4e48j-_DsTteHRxZlmB0QrrmxpQxUa4w4LEpS3q_xW9GueE6uehIbSXwVu6MF3-L1wl2gexRDL0ihGHqL2ykAy6Es5RoxweDm0/s1600/brayden+strainer.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmgUDqeQlzWG_gikjNNXqanDRkNWraQehb7OdUIDpx4e48j-_DsTteHRxZlmB0QrrmxpQxUa4w4LEpS3q_xW9GueE6uehIbSXwVu6MF3-L1wl2gexRDL0ihGHqL2ykAy6Es5RoxweDm0/s320/brayden+strainer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680244851589219826" border="0" /></a><br />Just an adorable picture of my adorable nephew Brayden... in a hat that I NEED!Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-86871580455507326852011-11-28T18:33:00.000-08:002011-11-28T18:41:20.142-08:00My Mom Will Live Forever.... I Hope!I have been sitting on my heating pad perusing the internet. This seems to be my only pastime lately. Damn the holidays that make getting into doctor appts impossible! I even stooped pretty low to try to get in earlier. I cried.... I yelled. No compassion I tell you.<br /><br />Continuing on, I was reading about twins and the article states that mothers of twins live longer because they are naturally physically stronger. My mother had two sets of twins.... I think she may be wonder woman. My sister Tristan has twins too.... she can be moms sidekick. Oh, crap. I forgot myself in this superhero saga. I can be like Edna in the Incredibles. Design stuff... be really irritating and obnoxious. I fit that persona well.<br /><br />If you are interested in a little Twin Trivia http://www.livescience.com/16466-twins-multiple-birthsfascinating-facts.htmlBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-29533580699220415172011-11-28T18:12:00.000-08:002011-11-28T18:16:40.121-08:00An Inconsistent PumaWow, it has been almost a year since I posted on here. Sweet, now I know I will have at least one post for 2011.<br /><br />I am giggling as I look at my last post. That was a really good stew, btw. I am laughing because I was doing the vegetarian thing last year, but now...alas..I eat meat, but not wheat. I am a freak. No ifs, ands, or buts...<br /><br />So, the last year has been good. I am a Puma now. I was informed that I am not old enough to be a Cougar, so I am a Puma. I just call myself lucky. Sean is a very special man and I love him very much...even if he is only 12...jk jk...he is 23.<br /><br />I have never been good about the writing about me thing....so I wont do that. I hope someone out there stills pays attention to this...I dont blame you if you dont. I am so inconsistent.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-36271573334004990812010-12-29T17:56:00.000-08:002010-12-29T18:24:23.205-08:00This time I get what I want!So, I can't eat meat anymore..... Today, I am CRAVING steak with mushrooms. I have never before in my life craved this, but I always want what I cant have.<br /><br />I am tired of that! I decided to make something that I am allowed to eat that would hopefully satisfy my craving.<br /><br />Winter Portobello Mushroom Stew. <br /><br />This is a quick stew (as long as you have the mushroom stock already prepared). Supposedly you can make it work with water rather than the stock, but I recommend trying the stock. It is fabulous. It is a really awesome alternative for broths with a very hearty flavor. <br /><br />You can eat the stew with polenta, potatoes, pasta, or over toast. My uncle Richard and I had it over toast and with mushroom and herb risotto.<br /><br />To make the stock:<br /><br />You will need:<br />1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms.<br />2 tsp. olive oil<br />1 coarsely chopped onion<br />1 chopped carrot<br />1 clove garlic<br />2 sliced mushrooms<br />2 tsp. tomato paste<br />1/2 cup cooking wine<br />salt<br />pepper<br />1 tsp red wine vinegar<br /><br />Cover the dried mushrooms with 1 1/2 cups boiling water and set aside.<br /><br />Heat the olive oil with the onion, garlic and 2 mushrooms. Saute over high heat until well browned (10 min?). <br /><br />Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tsp. tomato paste. Stir in the wine and simmer until wine is reduced (roughly three minutes).<br /><br />Add the porcini and their water, salt, pepper, and the vinegar.<br /><br />Simmer for 20 minutes.<br /><br />Strain and remove mushrooms. I left all the veggies in, but the shrooms get a little rubbery.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Winter Portobello Mushroom Stew </span><br /><br />1/4 cup olive oil<br />1 large onion, diced<br />2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary<br />salt and peppa<br />1/2 lb portobello mushrooms, sliced<br />1 lb. large white mushrooms, thickly sliced<br />2 garlic cloves, minced<br />3 tbsp. tomato paste<br />mushroom stock made above or 1 1/2 cups water<br />1 tsp red wine vinegar<br />1 tbsp. butter<br /><br />Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the onion and rosemary and cook for about 12 minutes (till browned). Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a bowl.<br /><br />Return the pan to medium heat and add half the remaining oil. When hot, saute the portobellos until browned (5 min). Then add them to the bowl with the onions.<br /><br />Take the remaining oil and saute the white mushrooms.<br /><br />Return everything to the pan. Add the garlic, tomato paste, mushroom stock, and vinegar. Simmer for 15 minutes. <br /><br />Swirl in butter.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-17682376694006697232010-12-23T00:24:00.000-08:002010-12-23T00:25:21.759-08:00A New TurnI have to make changes in my life....while I dont want to, they are necessary. I am looking towards the future as a positive thing... Ok...lying... I am actually depressed about it.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-43501141005336851282010-10-08T19:53:00.000-07:002010-10-08T19:56:16.266-07:00Bands...I need to know more about music... cause I love it. I have found it very difficult to have an interesting conversation about music when all you can say is, "I really like that one song by that one band with the hot guy.....I like his socks..." No one gets it... I dont know why!<br /><br />hahaha<br /><br />so I am starting with this list that tells the top 100 band according to somebody. That is why I started with Zeppelin...number one my ass.<br /><br />http://www.avrev.com/top-100-bands-of-all-time/top-10-rock-bands/index.phpBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-24996377753181886832010-10-06T17:10:00.000-07:002010-10-06T17:24:12.395-07:00I guess I am a horrible person<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjLozaNW9NiYB-rSVXTVGPMhflWH1JtzGNc4DjAL3OJLEUGrfhKXH0oBhvBvZi4XVnVJwIbmteo8foaHb2aiG_Aw5XST3wXX1v78ggqF_JZia1QqDKt_mfE3IAViO6f8_0NMSdus5okw/s1600/ledzeppelin-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjLozaNW9NiYB-rSVXTVGPMhflWH1JtzGNc4DjAL3OJLEUGrfhKXH0oBhvBvZi4XVnVJwIbmteo8foaHb2aiG_Aw5XST3wXX1v78ggqF_JZia1QqDKt_mfE3IAViO6f8_0NMSdus5okw/s320/ledzeppelin-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525093359120910978" /></a><br />Today, I was told that if you don't love Led Zeppelin, you are a horrible person. I DO NOT love Zeppelin. I am okay with being a horrible person. <div><br /></div><div>Reasons to not believe that Led Zeppelin is the best band of all time:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Robert Plant - Sorry, but his vocals suck. Technically, he is fine, but he has no soul...no force.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. Jimmy Page riffs - Sometimes they sound like a creaky door and that is really irritating to me. People complain about nails on chalk boards, which I dont understand, but I imagine they are feeling the say I feel when I hear Jimmy Page live solos...</div><div><br /></div><div>3. John Bonham solos - good, solid player, but 20 minute solos? come on! BORING!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>4. Songs like "Dyer Maker" and "The Rain Song" - enough said.</div><div><br /></div><div>5. Their songs are tttoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo llllllllllllllllloooooooooonggggggg!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>6. They are ridiculously overplayed.</div><div><br /></div><div>7. They are overrated. Yes, they are. Believe me....they are.</div><div><br /></div><div>8. They are egotistical assholes. I just dont like assholes... Not musical ones anyway.<br /><div><br /></div></div>Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-26805930199553880412010-08-16T23:05:00.001-07:002010-08-16T23:12:12.693-07:00Taking out the TrashI am not perfect. By any measure, I do not make it to perfection. I dont know why, but it seems that if I do not seem perfect all the time, then I am not good enough. I used to think that this was all in my head, but I have had people verify it. People expect me to be perfect. I should have been better about not doing so well in the past so that expectations wouldnt become so high.<br /><br />It is just so hard to give yourself so much to people and then with one tiny and really insignificant mistake, they are not there for you. They come back when they need you though.<br /><br />Not everyone is like this. I have made some new friends who seem actually quite the opposite. They are great!<br /><br />My counselor thinks I need to talk to people more about the abuse I have incurred in life. I dont know if I can do that. He thinks that when I talk things out I am able to intellectualize and move on. He is right. The question is, how do you tell someone about horrible things that make them sad? I dont want my friends to be sad.<br /><br />My therapist is an interesting fellow. He loves stroaking my ego. I wonder if he is honest about his assessment of me, or if he is filling me full of shit!Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-56830824123341353412010-08-09T18:20:00.000-07:002010-08-09T18:25:04.538-07:00It's a Great Day to be a Vagrant in Corvallis!So, at the bakery today, there may have been a bit of waste. Ok, so more like a shit ton! At 6 pm, the bums in town congregate around the dumpster to see what kind of goodies they could get. Today they looked so happy that it brought tears to my eyes....<br /><br />I think I may have lost someone very important to me today. I hope I didnt. Honesty is the best policy right?<br /><br />Oh, and on a happy note... someone told me I have pretty hair today. He actually stated that I have nice eyes, nose, and hair...but I am excited about the hair. My hair is important to me. Silly really, but I identify as Brooke with the crazy red hair. That's me. I didnt think anyone else noticed.<br /><br />Well, after work tonight, maybe I will have more to say. Probably not. I work late and then go to work at 5 am.... ugghhhhBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-1326844205243786822010-08-08T19:21:00.000-07:002010-08-08T19:22:43.205-07:00Thanks Trevor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsyDndC1UDlt6CIi3l26oFREEnFtx8cF3QdMUL4Zl0sMRlbHW2aul3jG5pdsRJ1VxnQao3kDbTvrcGhh7VgAkYQwF7NLNRfAb5Tmjwl1JK8OfG3JmI268JF4dVMGlx7X00l_qy_pi96Y/s1600/asshole.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsyDndC1UDlt6CIi3l26oFREEnFtx8cF3QdMUL4Zl0sMRlbHW2aul3jG5pdsRJ1VxnQao3kDbTvrcGhh7VgAkYQwF7NLNRfAb5Tmjwl1JK8OfG3JmI268JF4dVMGlx7X00l_qy_pi96Y/s320/asshole.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503229880690378306" border="0" /></a><br />So, I was feeling like an asshole and Trevor sent me this link! Hilarious!Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-62030219983801078922010-08-08T18:54:00.000-07:002010-08-08T18:58:31.712-07:00Why do I even Care????So, all night I tossed and turned because I was distraught and hurt by the comment of a nobody really. Stan... I hate you and I dont even know you.<br /><br />I went with the lovely Holly (or should we call her Hank?) to her friends' home for a BBQ. I met lovely people and we were having a great time until Stan showed up. Within the first five minutes, he brought up out of no where that I was fat. Then he tried to hit on me.<br /><br />Stan did not have a fun night. I dont put up with that crap. I act all tough... and then I cry myself to sleep.<br /><br />I was feeling so good about myself this weekend too! I wore a bathing suit for the first time in 11 years and it didnt look bad at all. I had so much fun camping with Holly, Dennis, and fam. Everything was great!<br /><br />Until I met Stan. I want to kick him. I dont know why and it makes me feel horrible.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-48401325834065139612010-08-06T09:49:00.000-07:002010-08-06T10:06:20.620-07:00Ode to YOUTalked to my Dad this morning. That was nice. He is supposed to be in Afganistan, but is still stateside because of flight issues. I want to volunteer to go over with him. It's strange to me really. I dont agree at all with the war, but I have issues with those I care about going without me. I want to be there to support and love them. They need my super ninja skills.<br /><br />Lately, I have been feeling horrible about my unit deploying without me. I can't really help that I was in a car accident that messed my body up, but it still makes me feel guilty and like I abandoned those who need me.<br /><br />And I have been so lonely For NO reason really. Just lonely. I have made some incredible friends though.<br /><br />And I have to say... my friends REALLY underestimate themselves. I have the BEST taste ever in friends, so if I choose to "waste" time on you, you better know that you are god damn worth it! Not that I am irritated at self esteem issues. I have a load of self esteem issues...<br /><br />But just a note for a few of you whom I love.... in no apparent order... and sorry if I forget yah on here....<br /><br />Cassie - you are awesome and a totally desireable woman. You are smart and more capable than anyone I know. I miss you!<br /><br />Holly - You Rock! You are one of the most supportive people I know and you deserve the same kind of support back. I am pretty sure you could beat just about anyones ass too! You are a great friend and awesome mom and an example to all that a person can be smart and rad. Shout out to the nerdies out there!<br /><br />Matt - Everyone has issues that make them different. The issues you have cause more difficulty but they are not afflictions, they are just part of who you are. You hold more love in your heart for your friends than anyone I know.<br /><br />Michelle - You are beautiful and so graceful. I wish I had your natural poise. You are smart and artistically amazing. And... above all, you are loved by everyone around you.<br /><br />Eric - You can make anything out of bedframes. That is amazing! You are amazing! You have talent and a great sense of humor. Oh, and I like your accent. Oh, how I love accents!<br /><br />Elizabeth - you are beautiful. You were beautiful to me even before you lost all that weight. You are the bleeping naughty potter. Artistically talented... full of energy and love. No one could ever match you!<br /><br />Richard - Being overweight does not make you disgusting or undesirable. You are a giving, fun person. I wish that you had grown up with someone telling you how great you are rather than putting you down all the time.<br /><br />Dennis - Holly's bro and my new friend. You are very understanding and true. Just because you havent succeeded traditionally in every area of your life doesnt mean that you havent found success or that you arent worthwhile. Because you are.<br /><br />Allanna - you are so funny, beautiful, and well, colorful. You are my rainbow and I appreciate that you have stood by me all these years. You are a friend who is always available...<br /><br />AND I KNOW EVERYTHING!Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498412779087511886.post-54178643436307494162010-08-04T23:10:00.000-07:002010-08-04T23:17:41.192-07:00TorettesSo, Ard Tard continued on in his bigoted tirade against Corvallis humanity yesterday. After I left work, a mentally challenged man and his caretaker came into the center. The challenged man was a bit loud and obnoxious but according to my other coworker (not Ard Tard), it was very obvious that he had a stunted learning capacity. Ard Tard then exclaimed in front of his caretaker (who seemed to be a close family member) about the loud, obnoxious guy that wont shut up. She said, "Seriously? He is special!?!" She then left. I doubt she will be back.<br /><br />Seriously, Ard Tard is complaining about obnoxious exclamations? I dont knwo how he survives living with himself if that was an issue for him. The man has some sort of strange Tourettes! Not the interesting kind either. Hearing exclamations of the F-word is really funny to me, but he doesnt have that Torrettes charm. Instead of profanities, he blurts out bigotry... and that to me is REALLY, REALLY unfunny.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03783258994924247830noreply@blogger.com2