The JLPT is over...

So on Sunday I got up and went to SF State to take the JLPT. One of my 2009 New Year's Resolutions was to take the JLPT, note I didn...

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Mama's visit

My mother came to visit me from South Carolina last weekend. It was so good to see her and the time went by too fast. Mama's been to S...

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The Alameda County Social Dance...

Finally after tons of miscommunication and crazy-ness, and line waiting( I mean lots of line waiting). I finally have regular food stamp ben...

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My first youtube video

A few weeks ago I took the plunge and posted my first video on YouTube. It's taken me a long time to "get" YouTube and in man...

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Irish Creme Brownies

I've been craving brownies for about a week now so last nite I finally decided to whip up a batch. At first I was wanting something dar...

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31

I don’t really have a southern accent. I use southern phraseology “Fixing to do such and such” “Reckon I will leave now”. For fun I say thi...

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On the backburner

This will have to go to the back burner for awhile until I take the JLPT in December and my favourite list on smart.fm needs to get fixed. ...

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30.

I like golf. Maybe it’s because I’m from Augusta, GA. But I love going to the driving range with friends, learning to playing golf and Pang...

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me and the health care system ...

I've been a bit busy and honestly not a whole lot of news going on. I had to go in hospital Thursday morning and didn't get out unti...

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The great work begins

So now I am starting to lay down the foundation for the Get Connected Oakland website. With the help of one of my co-workers we've got a...

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More about OTX West

I've been talking for awhile now, even before I got here about the amazing place I'm working at now. It's called Oakland Techno...

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Like a whole 'nother country

That's kind of how I feel. It's been a week in California, almost 2 weeks away from home and it still in some ways feels like a drea...

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Room Search Continues

The room search in East Bay has been insane. Between the deposits and the eclectic lifestyles of some people seeking room-mates it's be...

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California here I am

So I'm here, even though it still hasn't completely sunk in. I am in fact in California. The PSO (Pre-service Orientation) in Bos...

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Last day in Augusta

Today It's hitting me harder every hour that I'm leaving my home town. And yes, I love my hometown. It's not Atlanta, but for m...

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29.

Poison Ivy…quite possibly the only thing that doesn’t break me out. go figure. See more progress on: list 100 random things about myself

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13 days left

Can you believe so few days until I head out into the great unknown? In 2 weeks I will be going 3000+ miles away from home and staying ther...

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RIP Michael Jackson

I know, I know I'm late. Been travelling throughout the south. But seriously, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays, and Michael Jack...

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Nerdy Pick up lines

A few days ago, on twitter #geekpickuplines was a trending topic. I still don't know why but it was. I was ace-ing them. As a self pr...

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I haven't quite figured the particulars of this one.

When I started my 43 things account years ago, I wanted to open a bakery. Since then I’ve had the opportunity to work as an assistant to a p...

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182 days left!

I was on twitter, were I follow ‘jlist’ and he tweeted the fact that there are 182 days left until the JLPT . I’m going to be taking the ...

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I baked some cookies!

The recipe I use is originally Paula Dean's but as much as I love Paula's no-nonsense southern cooking I have to cut the sugar a bi...

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Getting on the etsy boat

I'm better I promise. No more 'hateration' on the chaps. My ex is just giving me issues. So I'm on etsy now: http://www.engi...

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Back from the boro

So I went down to statesboro for a few days. It was an very fun and yet eye opening weekend. I got to hang out with some of my friends, in...

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A fairly random weekend

A lot of boring, a few good, and one bad thing happened. I started twisting my hair Friday nite and I'm still not done. I get so easily ...

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Pics from the dinner party

Roasted Turkey and Honey Baked Ham. Sauteed Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce Eggplant Paramasan Saucers Red Pepper Pasta Salad

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My thoughts on the KFC rain cheque

KFC clearly didn't think this one through. Let me get my sarcastic remark out of the way:'Seriously free chicken dinner? the black ...

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Already Wednesday?

How did that happen? I could've sworn it was Tuesday but it's not. The week has been pretty dull so far. I've started back makin...

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Trying to come up with a fundraising plan.

So, the job search is going... okay. I think I have some promise with a laundry store that's looking for some help while one of their ma...

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Americorps update

So I got offered a position. In California. Oakland California to be exact. It's a great position though, they do a lot of great thin...

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It's beginning

It's just now starting to sink in. I've applied for a few Americorps positions, all in Alaska or North Dakota. I had an interview l...

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To be more economical and whatnot

I eat uncrustables from smuckers way too much. Why don’t I just eat regular sandwiches… do I hate crust that much? yep plus they’re so cut...

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www.smartt.fm

is the neu name of iKnow. It’s a really good site for learning japanese, English as a second language. it’s work in progress but I like it s...

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Untitled

Well my eating is getting better. Great Lent’s coming up on Monday and I plan to participate in the Lenten fast. Of course one thinks that...

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Untitled

Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul. Democritus See more progress on: Stay In Tune With My ...

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update

well i’ve taken both of my finals…and I”m finally done .with alll my college work. woot HOWEVER I ’m not checking this goal until ga south...

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12

I don’t know if it’s because it’s feb or what but here’s another random one related to race: I want to write a book or play or story some ...

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Going grocery shopping

So I’m on that really broke part of life. I’ve got about $30 a week/ 120 a month for groceries, I do live in the south where things arent c...

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10.

If I find myself using internet explorer by accident (like being at a school or library where it is the default browser) I will immediately ...

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so then I got this crazy asthma induced cold.

I hate asthma… dang thing only bothers me if I get a cold in the winter… which hasn’t happened since 2006. I ususally get colds in the spri...

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it's gonna take time

I know that patience is the key… my ultimate goal is to have at elbows length (about 2 inches above my waist) one of these days. Well in the...

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“For those with wings, fly to your dreams” - Candidate for Goddess (an anime, but a great quote, it was my h.s senior quote) See more progre...

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Portion control and moderation

Eat less! It’s seems pretty easy rite? Of course not. I had gastric bypass surgery nearly 7 years ago and my stomach was starting to stre...

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Untitled

“Listen, it’s too big a world to be in competition with everybody. The only person I’m out to beat is who I am right now. And in your case, ...

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7.

Even though I’m a daily procrastinator. When it comes to trips and interviews I have a tendency to over plan things to the most minute detai...

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6.

I was born without eyelashes and to this day can’t grow them in well. The curl in towards my eyes and I have to get rid of them. See more p...

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here there, everywhere

I’m about to be finished with a degree in engineering technology. I’ve wanted to be an engineer since I was 7… I think. My brain’s all ov...

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2. I've always wanted

to wear blonde or light pink hair on a regular basis. But I’ve always been afraid it would come off as ghetto. Looking forward to the day I...

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2009 New Years Resolutions

1. Finish college by my birthday 2. Take the Japanese Language Profiency Test Level 3 or 4 3. Volunteer in Americorps or similar organisa...

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