Learn Something New Everyday!!!

e·pit·o·me/iˈpitəmē/

Noun:

A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type: "she is the epitome of elegance and taste". A summary of a written work; an abstract. I knew the definition of the word, but not the spelling.. surprising!

Amazing, moving, inspirational self-discovery.

"He has to be more and more alone, if he is going to "get on". He will have, probably unconsciously, to oppose the ethos of the hearth, the intense gregariousness of the working-class family group. Since everything centers upon the living-room, there is unlikely to be a room of his own; the bedrooms are cold and inhospitable, and to warm them or the front room, if there is one, would not only be expensive, but would require an imaginative leap - out of tradition - which most families are not capable of making. There is a corner of the living-room table. On the other side Mother is ironing, the wireless is on, someone is singing a snatch of a song or Father says intermittently whatever comes into his head. The boy has to cut himself off mentally, so as to do his homework, as well as he can." - Hoggart, Richard. The Uses of Literacy. Chapter  10 ; Rodriguez, Richard. The Achievement of Desire

CS, CO

Being in Los Angeles for 4 days really was a wake up call for me. I am more excited and motivated than ever to finish school here in California and move out of state, whether it be to Colorado Springs or somewhere else. I miss being on my own, doing my own thing, not worrying about anyone but me. I'm ready for adventure, for road trips, for learning to snowboard, so many things. I want to live my life and can't wait for the next nine months to roll around! The times are a'changin. =)

All I Want Is The World

Sometimes I feel like I'm serving time in prison by living with my family. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to do it. I have to sleep on the couch, with earplugs in because nobody knows how to respect someone's whose sleeping. While trying to do my homework the television is on, there are multiple people around the house talking as loud as possible, not even realizing (or caring) that I have to study or read. There's no privacy in this place. I am living out of a dresser, a few things in my brother's closet, and a backpack. I never know where any of the things I need are, they're either thrown away or shoved in a drawer somewhere. I just can't wait to live alone again, to move away and NEVER look back. I want to cook my own foods, and drink tea in absolute silence without ever being disturbed. I miss being able to walk around my house naked or listen to music whenever I'd like. Truer words have never been spoken, I am counting down the days until I'm gone forever.

No End & No Beginning

Today I packed all of my belongings and left. We have mutually agreed that we both need things that the other can't provide and that's okay. We're different in many ways which made us perfect and imperfect at the same time. Not all people are the same, not everybody is social, going to dinner parties, and not everybody likes sitting home every night drinking tea. I have learned and believe that the expectations of this or any relationship should be clearly defined and talked about frequently so nobody is left in the dark.

Over the course of the next couple of weeks I will be starting school, 15 units this semester, and working at the same time. That in itself gives me no time for anyone and the last thing I would want to do is neglect someone, become frustrated, and end things on bad terms. We are still friends, at the least. I believe we have both grown from this experience and have learned a lot about each other and ourselves. I, also, aspire to continue to learn and grow from my experiences from now on and not perceive them as negative. <3

Torn

I want you to accept me for who I am, what my history and past has made me, and who I will be in the future. If only you knew the reasons I am so negative at times. At the moment I am torn between 1) staying here, being near my family who I want to get away from, possibly being on a waitlist for nursing for 2 years, but being with you. The other option being 2) Move to Washington/Colorado, go to a better school, pay more per unit, not be anywhere near my family which would make me happy, starting my life the way I should, but not having you anymore. On most days I am leaning towards the latter, until the end of the day comes around and I am laying next to you in bed thinking I never want to be without you. When I am angry, it is really because I am sad but don't want to show it. I can't help but think what it would all be like without you. A year from now we will know exactly which path I choose, I look forward to it, and fear it all the same.

Quote 6/11/12

Me: "Oh my god Mom, you have to see the preview for Magic Mike!"

Mom: "Why?"

Me: "You will jizz your pants! Like ten thousand times!"

Mom: "Oh I will? Good thing I'm taking a shower after, then."

Me: "Gross, took it to a whole different level, Mom."

OLD FB Quotes

01/27/10 - Twelve out of four people are rapists.
02/06/10 - That's ridiculous! Nobody grows up in Florida, unless they're an orange!
03/06/10 - STOP BEING A WHINY BITCH! <3

04/05/10 - i cant stand wiggers and people who try to text me "yo wat up itz mi dat guy ya no"... are you dumb????

More to come....(this takes way too long to look through every post I ever made.)

Strongest

My days are long, and my sleep is short. I wake up early, usually an average of 7am on most days, and I go to bed late, also I'd say maybe an average of 11pm. I am getting enough hours of sleep, the full eight as most people would say, so that isn't a problem. I go to school five days a week, Monday through Friday, and I also work. The last month I was working about five days a week, but now that I've moved over to Villagio I'll only be working about three to four days a week, giving me slightly more free time. And when I say free time I mean time to do homework. I'm constantly at a running pace and am really looking forward to summer. Although, I really wanted to have summer classes so I could knock a few out of the way, it will be a nice change of pace. I really want to be able to spend more time with Tyson, family, and friends. I'm actually kicking off summer starting May 31st by flying to Colorado for my first vacation with my bestie Jordan. Should be fun times! Now it's time to finish my Macroeconomics project about current events and my Business Law paper arguing both sides on whether to keep 'Under God' in the pledge of allegiance or not by noon before going to work tonight 3p-1130p. Go me!

*Only the strongest will survive*

Backwards Natural Selection

People/the human species in general never cease(s) to amaze me with their stupidity. Whether it's grammar, nutrition, health, or basic knowledge about anything I just can't believe the things that come out of people's mouths sometimes. No wonder this country is going down the toilet. There's an entire generation born after 1990 that can't seem to spell the word "and" correctly. There have been countless occasions where I've been in class and someone raises their hand, only to have a question (using the word 'question' to describe what I hear you say is, in itself, questionable) that isn't even in the form of a complete sentence. It's like listening to a mentally retarded person talk about Business Law or Macroeconomics. Here's an example of a question I heard in class the other day: "In 1789, like, why didn't they just use the, like, train, or like something?"....1) Why are you saying 'like' so much? 2) THERE WERE NO TRANSPORTATION TRAINS IN 1789! The train, as a means of transportation, was invented in 1822 by George Stephenson. 3) How the hell did you get into college, let alone graduate high school? 4) How could anyone possibly employ you? If I were to even need the services of the establishment where you work, and I had to listen to you say ANYTHING, I would laugh, walk away, and find someone competent.

Unfortunately I don't have time to finish this rant, I need to get ready for work. The more you know!

04/26/12

Me: "You better not smoke! I'll find out and rip your teeth out!"
Joey: "Yeah you would. Girl's do better research than the FBI."

04/27/12 Quote

Lying in bed about to fall asleep..

Me: "It's Friday night, so boring.."
Tyson (half asleep): "And now you can see!"
Me: *weird look*
Tyson: "What?!"
Me: "What are you talking about?!?"

*both of us laughing*

A Love Letter

I don't know how I can eat oatmeal every single morning and never get tired of it. Just plain oats, water, and sometimes a teaspoon of honey. So delicious! With cereal you have to wonder if the milk is still good, and then you're spending $5 on a box that only gets you maybe 5 bowls of cereal. Oatmeal is $1.42 and last me weeks, if not months. It's always filling, is probably one of the only things that can hold me over through my morning classes, and it's good for you! It provides your body with fiber, carbohydrates, and tells your body that you're awake and to start metabolizing! Thanks oatmeal, you're the best.

Love, Tiffany

4/23/12 Quote

On AIM:

Me: "*high fives*"
Jordan: "I want to eat a baby right now."

4/18/12 Quote

Mom quote referencing The Lucky One:

"I already know whats gunna happen! They get together, he loses her picture, they break up... and then one of them dies!"

hahaha

Underestimated Exaggeration

I had a dream...

I was working in a coffee shop in an airport somewhere futuristic. My sister and her husband were waiting at the rocket launch site for me to get off of work and join them on their trip to the Bahamas. I finish work and realize I need to grab something from my other shop, a sexy shoe store downtown. I jump in the air travel tube and shoot over there, for some reason I'm dressed like a hooker. I grab what I needed and shoot back over to the coffee shop. A man comes in, waving a knife at the baristas. In a courageous act, I try grabbing the knife and it slices my hand. The man stabs me in the chest and I start bleeding out.

*End Scene*

Next I wake up, in a gray looking pant-suit, lying on what seems like a table. There are people all around me. I can hear them but I can't see their faces. I began to realize this was my funeral.

Restaurants I Want To Try In The Valley:

• Bottega
• Bistro Jeanty
• Redd
• Ad Hoc
• Hurleys
• Bouchon
• French Laundry
• Mustards
• The Girl and The Fig
• Brix
• Farmstead
• Calistoga Inn
• Morimoto
• Zuzu
• Tarla
• Cole's Chop House
• Ubuntu
• Cuvee
• Tra Vigne

More to come...

4/13/12 Quote

After two margaritas at Chevy's with the family...

"Why do you have a mustache?!"

Places I Would Like To Visit!

• Disneyland
• Seattle, WA
• New Hampshire
• Boston, MA
• Rhode Island
• Maine
• Grand Canyon, AZ
• Vietnam
• Eureka, CA
• Portland, OR
• Phoenix, AZ
• Wisconsin
• Florida
• New York
• Las Vegas, NV
• Washington D.C.
• Alaska
• Canada
• Cabo San Lucas
• Paris
• Barcelona
• London
• Maui
• Zurich
• Puerto Rico
• Virgin Islands
• Edinburgh
• Prague
• Bahamas
• Texas
• San Diego, CA
• San Luis Obispo
• Harry Potter World

More to come...

Things I Think Everyone Should Know!

• Basic Math
• Basic First Aid
• CPR
• Basic Nutrition
• How to Use a Computer
• Multi-Line Phones
• Defensive Driving
• Swimming

More to come...

4/2/12 Quote

Me dancing while Joey plays music in the next room...

"You know this song?" - Joey

"No, I was dancing because my salad was delicious." - Me

3/27/12 Quote

While out to dinner at Reddwood in Yountville...

"You used to carry a knife with you?!" - Tyson
"Of course! I'm beautiful!" - Me

3/8/12 Quote #2

"You have a tumor... It's me!!!" ~ 9:15p.m.

3/8/12 Quote

"Classy Mom, picking your teeth with the straw from your Slurpee." ~ 3:15p.m.

3/7/12 Quote

"You taste like what a cat smells like." ~ 10p.m.

3/6/12 Quote

"Vaginas don't eat lollipops, they eat dicks!" ~ 10p.m.

Tiffany Quotes

So, according to Jordan and Tyson I say some pretty crazy, funny, and ridiculous things. On more than one occasion they have mentioned documenting these things for other people to read. I think my plan is to try to come up with a quote everyday or as frequent as possible. Here we go!