laurel's online journal

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Yes, I love my birth name. Although "Laurel" has become a little more popular in recent years, it's still pretty unique, and people tell me all the time how pretty it is. ^_^ I wouldn't mind changing my last name, though, something more interesting and not so common and boring.

One Micro Movie Review:
The Benchwarmers: Is it generally known that morons have a lot of money to spend on lousy movies or something? The commercial made this look like it would be funny in a stupid way, but I'd give it a "Hated It" rating on Netflix. I made that "pssh" half-laugh sound a couple of times, but other than that, not an actual joke to be had. Then there's the joke where the villain of the movie turned out to be gay and "our heroes" laughed at that as if it made him a total loser, "Haha, aren't you glad you aren't that homo?" kind of idiocy. THEN they made fun of "midgets" at length. Totally lowest common denominator, just plain mean kind of "humor." Run far away.
If Rob Schneider wants to keep making dumb comedies, he should stick to stuff like that one where he turns into a woman. At least that one was cute.

For the last few days, I've had a new story idea running through my head for yet another SPN/Miracles crossover universe. ( Cut 'cause this post is kind of lengthy already )

Starting Wednesday, we're supposed to get some rain that will cool things off about ten degrees for at least five days. I can't WAIT. BRING IT OOOOOON!

I skipped work today, using my personal day from this new quarter. I was originally going to save it for June so I could go to A-kon on that Saturday, but I should have known there was no way I could save it that long. I am HORRIBLE at saving for a "rainy day." Once I have something, I just have to use it right away. I'll figure out what I want to do for A-kon when I get closer to June; I haven't preregistered yet anyway, so I may just go on that Friday and skip the rest. I'm sure I'll have NO money left after my vacation anyway. XD

The reason I skipped is that I have no air conditioning, and it's been over 80 in here for 4 days, and I was just exhausted. It's been really hard to sleep. After I post this, I'm getting ready to go out and I'll stop by the office on the way out to ask (again) when the a/c will be on. If it isn't today, I'm going to request that they put a window-model a/c in my apt until they decide to grace us with a/c. This is fucking Texas, goddamn it. People can't live like this. I know I can't be the only person who is a ball of sweat and has been complaining.

Second thing, I may just have to buckle down and go see the doctor again. I am no doctor, but I think I may have some sort of inner ear infection. There has been this sinus-like pressure in my ears for a couple weeks that comes and goes. The pressure extends down into the sides of my neck. It's very uncomfortable. Also, seems like I read somewhere that inner ear disturbances can cause nausea? That would explain a lot. The lack of sleep hasn't helped me feel better there.

And finally, I have shit to do. Can't be bothered with spending the whole day listening to people whine. ;) Dishes need to be done, haven't done my taxes yet, need to shop for computer accessories, story needs to be typed, probably more, and Grey Dawg can pay me to do it all, muha.