Sunday, June 22, 2008

stupid survey (to distract myself from packing)

How did your day start off?
I first woke up at about 3 AM to extensive storming outside, but after that the alarm went off and Derek got up to go to work.

How old do you look?
About my age I suppose, although I still get carded all the time (probably b/c I live in a college town)

Are you waiting for something?
Yep, this afternoon and tomorrow so we can start moving our stuff to our new apartment!

What were you doing at ten last night?
I think I was in bed, lame I know

Last myspace message you received?
Don't have myspace

Does anybody hate you?
I hope not, but probably

Where are your siblings?
Yep to little brothers, who are both bigger than I am.

What did you do this past weekend?
Hm, Friday after work I went for coffee with some friends and then went out with Derek for one of his coworker's going away parties. Saturday I packed, cooked dinner with Allen, watched some Sopranos and did some weeding before the rain hit!

Are you happy with life?
For the most part, I'll be happier when this whole school thing is over!

Can you handle the truth?
Sometimes

Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
Yes, many times.

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?
Most people, not everyone.

Did you cry today?
No

Are you a jealous person?
I try not to be

What was the last book you read?
I'm nearing the end of American Gods, it's pretty good.

Do you hate the last guy you had a conversation with?
No

Is there anyone who understands your relationship status?
For the most part, yeah.

Is there something you always wear?
Yes, my class ring from college

Have you ever thought about converting your religion?
No

What are you going to do after this?
Probably continue packing

How's the weather today?
It was sunny, now it's raining and storming. Pretty much how the weather has been for the last week. Oh look, there's the sun again!

Do you own a computer?
Yes

Do you swallow gum when you're done with it?
I'm not a big gum chewer

Where was your default picture taken?
In my backyard

Do you like messages or comments better?
What?

What woke you up this morning?
A storm, followed by an alarm clock

Last time you went out of town?
A few weeks ago to visit a friend in Ohio home from Africa!

What is your current mood?
Impatient

What color shirt are you wearing?
Beige

Ever had a near death experience?
I've had many accidents, none of them serious, and occasions running where I've nearly been hit by a car. I don't know if those qualify.

Whose car were you in last?
Mine

What are you listening to?
The rain

Last shocking news you heard?
I think it was my brother's engagement, although it wasn't terribly shocking. There was probably something more recent than that, but I can't think of anything in particular.

What was the last thing you drank?
Coffee

Where's your cell phone?
Downstairs

Last person you hugged?
Derek

Who do you most look like in your family?
My mom

Did you have a dream last night?
Not that I remember

Are you left handed?
No

What's for dinner tonight?
Not sure

What are you doing tonight?
Carting boxes to my new apartment

What did your last text say?
I have no idea

At this moment in time, if you HAD to have someone else's name tattooed on your ass whose would it be?
Bertha, for no particular reason other than it's ridiculousness

How many states have you lived in?
Just one

If someone you used to be friends with slashed your tires, would you call the cops or just go get revenge?
Depends on who it was

Are you allergic to anything?
Ceclor

What did you do to get your first detention?
I never got detention, probably should have a few times

Who did you spend 4th of July with for the past three years?
Camping, Celebrating a friends Birthday, Grilling, Drinking Beer (lots of patriotic American things)

Have you ever seriously vandalized someone else's property?
No, not seriously and not on purpose

Have you ever been taken to the ER in an ambulance?
Nope

Is your bathroom clean?
For the most part

Who were the last three people to text you?
Probably Derek, Keli and Allen

Did you talk to anyone on the phone before bed last night, who?
Nope

How often do you throw up from drinking?
Not often anymore, it used to happen though last time was probably on my trip to Ohio

Who did you last share a taxi ride with?
God, I haven't been in a taxi in years, probably someone in Rome

Do you try to start fights when you're drunk?
Nope

What did you get your Mom for Mothers day?
A Tree (Cercis canadensis), it's now in the backyard.

How did you and your number one on myspace become friends?
Don't have myspace

Do you have any famous ancestors?
I think I was distantly related to a president or something, but I don't remember who.

Are any of your great-grandparents still alive?
No

How many cousins total do you have?
First Cousins- 2, First Step Cousins- 2, Second Cousins- lots

Where were you born, and how old were your parents?
Cortland, my parents were both 24

Has anyone ever lost their virginity to you?
Nope

Is it more common for you to follow your heart, or your mind?
Mind

Are you a dog or cat person?
I love dogs, but I'm definitely a cat person.

What were the last words you said to your Dad?
I believe it was "Have Fun." My parents are currently in Alaska on vacation.

Do you know someone in the war?
Yes

What were you doing at 12 this afternoon?
Packing

What was the last thing you ordered when you went out to eat?
A burger of some sort

Do you currently have a hickey?
No

Friday, May 30, 2008

Things About Me

Random Facts:

1: I'm really bad at keeping up with blogs, 2 posts in one day though!
2: I'm also really bad at keeping in touch- don't take offense.
3: When I watch Top Chef (religiously) I like to think that I can cook well (I can't)
4: I'm moving at the end of June
5: Into an apartment that was once a store in a small downtown
6: Derek is coming with me
7: We're going to get a kitten
8: It will probably be ridiculous
9: I love to organize things, but am ridiculously unorganized
10: I've only got one more year until I'll have my Masters Degree
11: Immediately after we get moved in Derek and I are going on vacation to North Carolina
12: We will ride bikes and swim in the ocean
13: I bought a pretty dress for the occasion
14: My brother just got engaged
15: My other brother just got his drivers license
16: I love to read trashy mystery books, when I'm not in school I can plow through a ton of them
17: I got bit by a tick the other day- so far no bullseye (keep your fingers crossed)
18: I started getting grey hairs when I was about 18
19: I drive a Subaru sport wagon- it can hold lots of loot
20: It's beer thirty- I've gotta go

iPod

First 10 shuffled songs on my iPod (no skipping):

1: Lyle Lovett If I had a Boat
My senior year of college there was a week where Steph, Lauren and I listened to this song non stop. Greatest line: Kiss my ass, I bought a boat, I'm going out to sea

2: Sheryl Crow: Home
This harkens back to high school

3: Norah Jones: Toes
My mom and I like to listen to Norah Jones

4: Red Hot Chili Peppers: Hey
Courtesy of Kyle

5: Dispatch: Two Coins
Early days of college

6: Yes: The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)
I don't think I've ever listened to that song without the context of the rest of the album, it's very strange.

7: Gustavo Santaolalla: An Angel Went up in Flames
From the Brokeback Mt. Soundtrack, great fiddle

8: Tom Petty: I Wont Back Down
Derek and I are seeing him and Steve Winwood in Raleigh this summer during our vacation!

9: Ben Folds Five: Army
The first time I heard this song was in concert, Derek had a mullet when he was a kid haha

10: Andrew Bird: Fiery Crash
Courtesy of Laryssa, swapped for some Willy Nelson and Damian Rice

Friday, February 09, 2007

This is ridiculous. I feel like I'm in middle school or something. I need a beer

Thursday, December 14, 2006

From Keli

I stumbled upon this sweet song Keli wrote about me a few years ago, describes me to a T:

k
k is for kari
who Kicks a lot of ass
a is for awesome
bc, well she is
r is for aRgh
bc that's what pirates say
i is for igloo
bc that's where she'll live one day
ohhhhhhh
kari, the eskimo pirate
KAAARRRRRIIIIIIIII
the eskimo pirate....
(big finish)
WATCH OUT FOR HER PEG LEEGGGGGG!
*sparkle fingers*
Yeahhhhhh



It's ok to be jealous- perhaps if you're nice to me I'll buy you a pirate bling set.

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Hee

nice hats.

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Owls

I am now an avid owl collector. Pictures to come.

Friday, November 24, 2006

happy and overwhelmed