bad dream

I had a dream last night that I was taking the LSAT and there were some weird pot smoking dudes next to me sporting long dreadlocks, wearing faded black jeans and black rock band t-shirts, and smelling of patchouli. They were talking through the entire test. To top it off, there were questions about bands on it, and not bands that I had ever heard of. The questions were about weird metal bands that - you guessed it - that the rocker dudes had certainly heard of. And...the questions were all numbered out of order, so I kept bubbling in the wrong answers. Nothing like a little test taking anxiety...fives months before the test!

just to clarify

After rereading my post about dove hunting, I am guessing some people don't know what that is all about, and might think that I am a crazy person - literally comparing cats to people.

In 2006, there was a vote to determine whether Michigan should allow dove hunting. The proposal to make doves "game" was voted down. How do I know this? Don't worry, I don't sit around checking up on the hunting legislation in Michigan or anything like that; I don't even hunt. But, let me tell you, it was a big deal around here (west Michigan). Many of the guys that I worked with talked about it incessantly.

I am glad the proposal didn't become law and the doves remained safe. I just don't understand why there need to be so many animals that can be hunted.

Hopefully that clears up any confusion about that bumper sticker.

fabulous purchase

I am the proud new owner of an iron. Yes, I am 30 and have never owned one. How is that possible you ask? I think that I have lost a couple in break ups, and then I just never felt like buying one.

This has made me slightly OCD about my laundry. I usually remove each piece of clothing one by one (especially pants) while the dryer is still running, just to be sure that there is no chance of a wrinkle forming. Now that I have an iron, I guess that means I can be slightly less crazy and take my clothes out of the dryer after the dryer has stopped.

"my neighbor's cat hunts doves, but i can't"

Yea...I saw saw a bumper sticker that said that today. Yes, humans are comparable to cats. West Michigan mentality drives me crazy!

and i forgot to mention

I took my first practice LSAT yesterday. Now, keep in mind that I have not really studied yet - I would say that I have looked over a few logic games - and that took probably a total of 4 hrs. Anyway, I finished each section in the appropriate amount of time - 35 minutes, except for logic games, which I gave myself an hour to complete. I must admit, there were some questions that I didn't even try to get right, because I just didn't know what they were talking about (let's hope that some studying will remedy that). Anyway, I ended up with a 153. I was sort of bummed, however at least I know what I am working with, and I feel like I could up that to at least a 160 relatively easily. I guess I will just have to see...

it makes me feel old to say this but....

...seriously, people should really be more careful when they are driving on residential streets. See, I am old...but I warned you. I was running around my neighborhood, aka the ghetto (which is the thing that probably nullifies my complaint), and I was almost hit by a crazy person driving around like a maniac - squealing their tires, and swerving from one side of the road to another. What is wrong with people???

On a different, but somewhat related note, jalepenos and running do not mix. No, I was not munching on a jalepeno while I ran, but I had some on top of my eggs this morning and it was a mistake. Can you remember the first time you tried a cigarette? Recall that burning sensation in your throat....ok...got it? That is what my innards in general felt like. Ugh jalepenos.

At least the two miles that I ran today felt better than the last two times I ran. I still feel pretty out of shape, and bummed that I can only run 2 miles before I feel like I am nearing death, but at least I am trying to get back into it. All I am saying is that I used to be able to go out and run 8 miles like it was nothing. WOW - it is amazing how fast your body gets out of that. Ok, that was 3 years ago, and I was training for a half marathon, but still!

Also related....my play list for my run today was great! I didn't really create it specifically, it was just what popped up randomly on my ipod:

Whenever, Wherever - Shakira
Umbrella - Rhianna
Where Have You Been - Reel Big Fish
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads
Poem - Taproot

So, I just added up the total time of all of those songs, and it took me almost 22 minutes to run just over 2 miles. That is SAD! I am going to take a shower and cry a little.

for some reason

I was looking at myself in the mirror the other day and I thought to myself..."huh, I really am 30". Even though I have been 30 for over 4 months now, it has just really started to sink in. Don't get me wrong, I don't think 30 is a bad thing, or that 30 is old or anything like that. I like my age, I just think that it is certainly different. I have started to notice little things that are making me feel like I am getting older, such as my body feeling tired more often and thinking that a fun night would be having a glass of wine and dinner by myself and then falling asleep on the couch with my cats. Hmmm...maybe I am just a cat lady.