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Monday February 7th, 2005. - 12:55 AM

It's been a long time that I've been cat-less and although I loved Tiger so much, I had almost forgotten what it was like to have a furry critter prowling around the house. My brother and his girlfriend are moving into a condominium together and since they've been busier than a neon plaid tablecloth, I got to take care of their 2-year-old cat, Pingu (yes, named after that penguin show). It's black, brown, white, and cute all over! He's so adorable, but if ever there was a scaredy-cat, it surely is Pingu! He's so alert and he's always watching us with those wide eyes. This is the first time that I have felt as though the CAT watches me more than I watch the cat! It's a weird (but not negative) feeling. Pingu's got this 'scratching post condominium' and his bed is on the very top. When he sleeps on the tray-like bed, my mom says, "He looks like a suckling pig." Yes, you can tell who is the primary cook in our household....but don't start calling the police...We DON'T eat unconventional food. I, for one, would NOT eat snakes, snails, frogs, rabbits, deer, insects, cats, dogs, sea urchins, or anything else that falls under the "exotic" category. I will play it safe with my usual offerings of chicken, fish, turkey, and beef...thankyouverymuch. Besides, whenever most people eat exotic meat, they often say, "It tastes like chicken." Then, just EAT chicken, silly!!! I guess I'm not very adventurous, but then again, I have one thing going for me --> I am still alive! *smirk*

Today I actually took a 4-hour nap! I haven't done that in years and let me tell you, it was VERY refreshing!!! These last couple of days, I've been feeling under the weather, with a sore throat, a slight cough, and a crapped-up voice. I really needed that nap. It was funny though, because I was napping on the livingroom sofa and Pingu was sleeping in his bed (which is near the sofa). I woke up to Pingu's snoring and awwww, how adorable he sounded and looked!!!! I am a total sucker for cats and I'm surprised how I manage to get any work done while he's around.

This afternoon I worked on my psychological research study some more. I revised a psychometric scale, I changed the scoring key on one of my questionnaires, and I created a flyer that I'm going to post around the university campus to recruit participants for my comic study. I need at least 40 participants (20 males and 20 females) for my study, but hopefully more will sign up.

My birthday is this month and even though I'm still in my early twenties, it sends shivers up the whazoo just knowing that I'm getting older. "I don't want to grow up...I'm a Toys R Us kid." Waaaaaahhhhh!!!! I'm going to see if my boyfriend and my friends can all go out for a dinner or something. I used to be big on celebrating my birthday when I was a kid, but ever since my days in high school, je dit, "Au revoir!" to it. Now though, something inside me is wriggling to celebrate this one (and no, it's not tapeworms...ewww!).

*Yawn* This entry is a snooze, huh? Well, before you start reaching for your defibrillator (that I KNOW you ALWAYS carry in your purse 'just in case' while on yet another date with a loser who still thinks that burping the alphabet to the melody of Amazing Grace and making armpit farting noises is impressive), I have terrific news! The Gilmore Girls Season 3 DVD set is going to released in May 2005! I probably plug that show way too much, but I have to, considering that it's my favourite show and my creative inspiration.

I'm going to try something a little different. The following blurb was written several weeks ago. I was going to post a new entry then, but as my reputation blares, I procrastinate...*takes a bow*...Heyyy...no pinching my butt! Hopefully you will find this either A) Amusing, B) Interesting, and/or C) Better than having your wisdom teeth taken out by an ex-convict with a jackhammer.

When it all comes down...

Thursday was a rainy day. No, that doesn't describe it accurately. It poured. It rained cats, dogs, and armadillos. THAT'S how much rain there was. It's amusing how rain makes some people act strangely, avoiding puddles on the ground as though they were the Wicked Witch of the West and would start melting upon contact. Then there are the females who go "Eeek! Like, the rain is, like, just ruining my hair! Like, totally! I just got it done yesterday and it cost me, like, $300." UGH! Is that a weave on your head or a diseased cat? As Ed the Sock said about Britney, "she is so fake that she probably shits plastic."

Mmmhmm...I'm not in the cheeriest of moods. Can't ya tell? Maybe I need to watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to bring my spirits back up to the world of rainbows and gumdrops. Hmm...the first song that comes to mind from that film is "Candyman." Hehe..."Who can take a sunrise / Sprinkle it with dew? / Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two / The candyman / The candyman can / The candyman can 'cause he mixes it with love / And makes the world taste good". Oh boy! You know that you're going slightly bonkers when you start quoting the Candyman!!! *Rolls eyes* To know whether you are REALLY fruit loopy, however, you'd quote ANY song on William Shatner's musical album, "Has Been." (How appropriately titled!) While you may like him as an actor in Star Trek (or not), I can't help but think lowly of him. Whenever he makes television appearances, he seems to always be aloof, acting like he's got a thick wad of guaze affecting his corpus collosum.

On Wednesday January 12th, I got my pre-ordered copy of Emm Gryner's ($15 CDN) latest album entitled "Songs of Love and Death." The release date for it is the 18th, I think, but I pre-ordered it from her official website, so that's why I got it sooner. To put the icing on my cake, she autographed my CD in light blue marker ("To Mary, E Gryner"). Also, in the envelope it was shipped in, there was an additional surprise. She wrote me a short handwritten letter on Dead Daisy Records stationery that read: "Mary, thanks for ordering my new album! I sure hope you dig it. Hope all is sweet in [name of the city I live in] & the Canadian winter isn't driving you mad. E Gryner" This artist always manages to put a smile on my face and my heart.

Wrap me in the warmth of a summer breeze that caresses the surrounding life. Love me like you could lose me in the blink of an eye. Craddle me in your arms like an abandoned newborn kitten left to perish on the highway.

We all search for the perfect love -- the one who will make our life seem worthwhile by giving us a sense of purpose, a feeling of being wanted and needed. We all want someone to admire us, to point out our glories and to minimize our faults, however, through this extensive search, many of us have crashed and burned. Some have burned more than others and others have barely seen the fire. While some have dusted off the ashes and moved forward to face the blinding sunlight, others have fallen prey to the crippling, mind-altering darkness that flickers disdain and loneliness. The latter are the ones who live in their own realm of inpenetrable gloom, as they ward off the love and affection of those around them who care deeply about them. They don't mean to hurt the others around them, but somehow they do and this perpetuates the cycle that is suicidal thoughts and broken spirits.

Then there are the others who, while laden with pain in their own lives, meticulously attempt to transcend their sadness to assist others on their way to the top, which is ultimately happiness. They are persistent, dedicated individuals who know their goals and when they find themselves unable to uplift the sorrowful, begin to feel helpless. They realize that sometimes no matter how hard you try and no matter what you do, some people will always have a dark cloud hovering over them and it takes time for the mourning process to come to an end.

Alrighty, back to the present. Was travelling back in time as good for you as it was for me? *Sheepish smile* Damn, I think my brain is drier than the Sahara Desert right now. I could either A) Wrap up this entry or B) Continue to ramble on and put my hands up in the air like I just don't care. Guess which one I'm choosing to do? That's right, kiddies....it's TORTURE TIME! These entries of mine are sometimes like a car accident...It's so horrible, but you just can't bring yourself to look away.

Continue reading....

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I know you want to.

*smirk*

Hmm...now the pressure's on for me to numb your mind with brain-drying goodness. What could possibly do that? I know! I could write about calculus! Nah, I'd put myself to sleep. That brings to mind this one high school calculus teacher I had who would always say, "If you cannot do calculus, you are a failure in life." Whatever! Not every profession requires calculus and I have never had to use it in the field of psychology, yet I've been highly successful....sooo...in your face! Oh boy, I haven't said "in your face" for years and years! My I.Q. must be digressing...Nooooo, stop the insanity!

Well, so much for me trying to scramble your mind into delusion. I am the one who actually has a headache right now (I hardly EVER have one)...plus I'm STILL feeling under the weather...*sniff sniff*....*aaachoooo*... I'm going to wash up and head to bed. I've gotta catch those Z's before they catch me. *rolls eyes*.....Goodnight, sleep tight and don't let the bedbugs bite (unless it's your arse! Hehe)....*blows a goodnight kiss*

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" When You Look Outside, Look Inside To Your Soul "

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SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: "Get Back" by Ludacris (ahhhh! This song is catchy, but I still find it super-annoying!!!)

LAST FEW SONGS I LISTENED TO:

+ "Caught Up" by Usher

+ "The Real Thing" by Gwen Stefani

+ "Serious" by Gwen Stefani

+ "I Am Ready For Love" by India Arie

+ "I Just Wanna Live" by Good Charlotte

+ "Breathe" by Moist

+ "Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson

+ "Save Me" by Remy Zero

+ "Think of Me" by The Phantom of the Opera 2004 Soundtrack

+ "Breathless" by Emm Gryner

+ "Danger Zone" by Gwen Stefani

+ "Man I Used to Be" by K-OS

+ "Fell In Love With A Boy" by Joss Stone

+ "Couch Potato" by Weird Al Yankovic

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