I've been gone for a year...apologies won't help :/

2011-08-21T15:17:00.001-07:00

This was in D.C. during Spring Break. Yeah, I know, that was awhile ago. I'm sorry.
I'll try posting more often. I promise.
Anything you guys want me to take pictures of? I love hearing suggestions! :D
<3Christine

p.s. click on the image for a better look!

Thanksgiving!

2010-12-09T18:28:00.000-08:00

I bet you guys didn't know about the homeless duck epidemic.
Well now you do. And knowing is half the battle.
(Jose invited this less fortunate soul over for Thanksgiving. MORE PICTURES TO COME!)

<3christine>

Who knew Mexican Rubber Ducks were into Marching Band?

2010-11-15T15:45:00.000-08:00

I found a stowaway.
Is that how you spell it?
Oh well.
I was at a marching competition and I found Jose in my camera bag! I totally forgot about him.

Lo siento, Jose. Lo siento.

I will try and update more often. :)

-CMP

Sorry I've been away...

2010-04-22T17:51:00.001-07:00

Jose has returned!
Sorry. Not gonna lie, I had forgotten about this blog for awhile. College does crazy things to the cranium.
To make up for it, I posted some pictures of Jose (one paired with Pedro above) in random places around campus. The first picture was taken with my beta, Muss (pronounced "Moose"). Look, Muss is even posing! :D
The second picture is Jose with the the exhausted college student.
The third is of Jose in NPCC ( a coffee shop on Garfield street). The hands are Michael's :)
And the fourth is at Pita Pit. Rachel Miller is in the background.

Enjoy!!

-CP

This is a little late but you know what they say....

2009-09-05T16:30:00.000-07:00

Better late than never, eh?

Anyways, I hate packing. So I spiced things up a little by making a face with an upside down amazon box and cups.....cuz I'm easily amused and just as easily bored.

A dangerous combo ;)

<3christine

I attract cute kitties

2009-08-19T17:57:00.001-07:00

I stayed with my friend Tamlyn in Seattle for a bit. She was house sitting.

Along with the house came kitties.

The first one is Curry. He's red, vocal, and fat.

The second is Max, who apparently needs time to get used to people. Which is why I was really happy when he loved me right away :D He's such a classy cat. If he were a person, he'd be sipping tea, stroking his goatee, and talking about Robert Frost and E.E. Cummings.

...

You're thinking I'm crazy right about now, but I forgive you.

<3christine

I've been away for FAR TOO LONG

2009-08-13T17:14:00.001-07:00

Jose and Pedro joined Michael and I on our adventure at SPU

They like him :) and from I've gathered, he's a big fan of them too.

I'm gonna be taking more pictures once I get to PLU. New place. Beautiful campus.

In short, plenty of places for Jose and Pedro to investigate :D

My apologies...on with the ducks!

2009-05-24T19:42:00.001-07:00

Jose and Pedro met some Canadian pirates on the ferry ride to Victoria last weekend.

Captain Roxanne politely introduced her crew.

(Right to Left) Navigator Gretchen. Negotiator Chad (he's gay). And First Mate Jacqlyn.

They decided to come back to American with the Ramirez brothers. :)

<3christine

Pedro's Arrival

2009-05-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

Pedro finally arrived. :)

He had a run in with some government officials....thankfully, Pedro has a green card!

The Ramirez's love America and would never come over here illegally.

Jose and Pedro are gonna have a blast together.

<3christine

My own little sun spot....

2009-05-06T20:42:00.000-07:00

Sometimes when it's a nice day and there's a big sun spot on the carpet, I curl up next to one of the cats and I nap with them.

Is that weird?

I swear I was a feline in my past life.

<3christine

Jose Update

2009-05-03T19:55:00.000-07:00

Jose found an old picture of his older brother, Pedro.

Pedro is coming to visit soon. Jose has told him how wonderful America is so Pedro is going to come visit and become a citizen (because the Mexican Duck family are law abidding)

I should figure out a last name for them.....

Ramirez

that'll be their last name.

<3billie

The only thing that amuses me about math....

2009-04-30T20:35:00.000-07:00

is the vocabulary.
OB-TOOOOSE
holy crap, hilarious.
enjoy my doodles. I love them.
<3christine

I wish life were this pretty

2009-04-23T22:55:00.000-07:00

because it's not.
and it's making me very cranky.

I'm gonna go Hulk on everyone if things don't change.
<3christine

Jose enjoyed the weather, too

2009-04-22T14:53:00.001-07:00

He's a fan of sunshine.

But, who isn't?

Vampires, that's who.

<3christine

I'm considering pulling a Ferris Bueller

2009-04-20T20:15:00.000-07:00

They can't expect me to concenrate and be productive when it's freaking gorgeous outside.
Even though school didn't start until 10:30 this morning, I still wasn't ecstatic about going. I just wanted to hop onto my bike and feel the wind on my face and drink iced tea and laugh at stuff and watch shadows.

But no, I had to go to school.

Damn.

<3christine

Something's missing...

2009-04-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

I don't know what it is...
but I can't help but think there's something I'm missing in my life.
There's a hole
and empty spot.
what the hell is it???

<3christine

I need a change

2009-04-15T20:59:00.000-07:00

I need to see new things.

I need to rest my mind someplace different.

I want to see the sun set on another horizon.

I want to escape the normal.

<3christine

Stop Raining.

2009-04-14T16:34:00.000-07:00

Please?

<3christine

Passport Weekend at Plu: Part Four

2009-04-10T20:26:00.000-07:00

This is Jose.

In a dorm room at PLU.

On the desk and on the floor.

It's as simple as that. :)

<3christine

Passport Weekend at PLU: Part Three

2009-04-07T23:51:00.000-07:00

Lower campus. Jose decided to join me in the sunshine. I love that rubber duck.

Oh, and I love daffodils :)

The place is beautiful. And I adore taking pictures outside. Natural light is the best light.

<3christine

Passport Weekend at PLU: Part Two

2009-04-06T00:51:00.000-07:00

Caution: Light at the End of the Tunnel. May cause giddiness.

This is Hinderlie Hall. Residence Hall. At around...8am. I love how many window there are everywhere. I also love how personalized the hallways are. It's like being introduced to a ton of different people just by the things on their doors.

I can't wait to be a part of this.

<3christine>

Passport Weekend at PLU: Part One

2009-04-04T19:32:00.000-07:00

Me having fun with the automatic photography. You know when you press the button and have ten seconds to get into place?

Yeah, that.

That bathroom gave me chills. I wouldn't be surprised if it was haunted. Along with Hargstad, the only all girls residence hall and the oldest building. *shudders*

More tomorrow!!

I had a wonderful time, Bee Tea Double-U

<3christine

Dooooom

2009-03-31T21:31:00.000-07:00

This is an AT-AT from Star Wars. It is located on top of Storrs' television in his class. The first day of school I correcntly identified this piece of pop culture and was looked upon with praise from then on.

Well....until I turned in my first essay....heh.

I liked the angle. It's like....looming over you 0_0

mwahahahahahah

<3christine

I wish I were a cat...

2009-03-28T16:47:00.001-07:00

ah, the joys of being a domestic feline.

Sleeping on your owner's clothes

all day.

Getting up only to eat.

And getting cranky when said owner wakes you with her camera.

Sounds like my kind of living *sighs*

<3christine

p.s. my cat should be a model. he's gorgeous

she's dreaming of spring

2009-03-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

I saw daisies today as I walked home. It made my heart jump because I need spring to be here.

You need to under that spring is my least favorite season to understand the significance of that last sentence. I'm so tired of crappy weather it's not even funny.

Enjoy

<3christine

I love history

2009-03-24T18:54:00.000-07:00

I forgot to put this up after I went to the military museum.

Brownie points if you can tell me what Killroy is. ;)

<3christine

Back to the 80's Day Two: big hair and big eyes

2009-03-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

I look like a friggin' doll.

Evie looks crazy. But that's why I love her. <3

I was in love with my hair yesterday. Until I had to wash all the hair spray out. What a bitch.

<3christine

Compliments to the Evster

2009-03-21T12:05:00.000-07:00

Evster=Evie+ster
hahahaha
Thanks for putting the stage makeup on my face, dear. I appreciate it :)
Yesterday was opening night for BACK TO THE 80's and I had a freakin' blast. I'm not even an actor. I'm part of the band, but ohmygoodness we rocked the house.
I think, sometimes, I was meant to be a performer.
Except that I get nervous in front of people. It's terrible. I'm a mess. I could never be an actress. I would forget every line.
But music?
Yeah, I could do that. I need some jam buddies.
Oh wait. I already have some.
*pumped*

<3christine

Where'd it go?

2009-03-18T20:51:00.001-07:00

Oh there it is!
I was afraid it was gone forever!
Thank goodness, I was goin' crazy lookin' for it.

<3christine

Told you so

2009-03-17T19:39:00.000-07:00

*scruffy voice* "I'm a man of my wuuuuurd"

hahahaha, I love the Joker

I'm not a man, FYI

enjoy teh hands

<3christine

I gots stufffff ta do

2009-03-16T20:24:00.001-07:00

I will get more creative when I have time to get creative.

I promise.

<3christine

p.s. Eddie Murphy is freakin' hilarious

Four hours of sleep

2009-03-15T14:53:00.000-07:00

That's an orchestra festival for you.
Junk food and no sleep
Oh, and performing.
It's hard to perform when I can't even keep my eyes open long enough to see and comprehend the music.
It's not my fault I couldn't fall asleep,by the way.
It's not my fault I'm a light sleeper.

I love the color of the stalls in this bathroom at WWU's Music Hall
I dunno why...

<3christine

Hmm

2009-03-12T22:08:00.000-07:00

Maybe I should clean my room...

contemplating....

Nah.

I am an organized mess.

I know where stuff is. Just because it's an eye sore doesn't mean it's not comfortable.

But my mother insists that I clean this disaster zone. Why? I ask. No one sees it. I'm not trying to impress anyone. This is my hole away from the real world, not a museum (though there's probably some forgotten treasures hiding in there somewhere...) The Pope isn't visiting right?

Didn't think so.

The fact that I'm the biggest pack rat ever doesn't help my situation. What I call "collections" my mother calls "trash"

<3christine

The Love of My Life

2009-03-10T17:18:00.000-07:00

1965 Ford F-100 Pickup Truck

I love it.

I want it.

But, alas, I do not have four thousand dollars

or a license.

So....it's a bit problematic.

<3christine

Jealousy

2009-03-09T15:54:00.000-07:00

I wish I could nap all day like this guy.

I had a picture of Nina, my other kitty, so I thought it was only fair to get a picture of Lucky on here.

Here he is in all his fluffy glory.

Falling asleep on my clothes.

Again.

Isn't he ADORABLE?!?!?

Christine

Success!!

2009-03-07T22:20:00.000-08:00

By "Success" I mean with the picture. I finally got one uploaded. Yay!

Success has nothing to do with what the picture is of, unfortunately. I spoke too soon when it came to verifying trig functions. I am still ahead of the curve and I know what I'm doing but there were a couple a problems that kicked my ass. It wasn't pretty.

And, thanks to the Boys Basketball team (whom I fully support), I missed three days of school. So I haven't had a chance to ask Lamus for help =(

Maybe next week.

Anyways

This is the first picture from my NEW CAMERA that I've posted. Duh.

His name is Isaac (the camera)

I love him.

Him and my father are the only men in my life. And I'm fine with that.

<3christine

New Camera!!

2009-03-07T12:09:00.000-08:00

I love my new camera. But do you know what sucks about this?
It takes HD pictures (which is AWESOME) but my internet is slow so it takes ass loads of time to upload things.
I'm not a patient woman.
So...pictures will come, don't worry, but not today.When I figure out where the best connection is in my house, then maybe I'll get some pictures up.
I want you guys to see them! They're kick ass!
<3christine

<3

2009-03-03T19:23:00.000-08:00

I'll focus on the positive since I've been complaining and annoyed all day.
It's only healthy.

The first picture is of feet. Feet of beautiful people. (The ones on the right are mine ^^) Taken at school.

The other two are of instruments. The first is cello scrolls and the last in my baby, i.e. my viola. <3

My camera should be coming soon. I have a feeling it will be this week and I hope my feeling is accurate. I wouldn't be able to stand waiting much longer. Plus, I feel bad for using Keven's all the time. =/

Adios

<3christine

grrrr

2009-03-02T18:37:00.001-08:00

This is one of my cats. I guess she's officially ours. It's been a year and no one wants her.
I named her Nina.
MY cat, Lucky, doesn't like her very much. Probably cuz he's trying to be all macho and doesn't want "some woman" in his territory.
For real, though? He's a wuss.

When I get a camera of my own (which should be any day now) the pictures will be more frequent and in better quality. I promise.

Love you guys
<3christine

Attention Readers

2009-02-28T14:47:00.001-08:00

Thatisall

<3christine

I love Seattle

2009-02-26T21:35:00.000-08:00

I meant to post these forever ago. I stumbled upon them when I was figuring out what to post tonight (since I'm lazy and haven't taken any for awhile) and was like "oh!"
So here you go. =) They're in order of worst to best in my opinion. All were taken at Pike Place Market.
The last picture is the Pike Place sign, but from behind. In case you didn't realize.
I like looking at things from new and unique perspectives. Sue me.

<3christine

I want to leave

2009-02-25T21:04:00.000-08:00

This are also old but I love them so much. They remind me of better times.

That sounded so...emo. ahahahaha

I'm just not in a great mood today. In general, life if good right now.
But I would LOVE to leave. To travel some. To get away

and forget.

<3christine

To make up for it....

2009-02-24T19:23:00.001-08:00

These are some pictures I took last summer that I'm rather fond of. Hopefully they make up for my-terrible-excuse-for-a-picture from before. Forgive me? I even brought you flowers C:

Tell me what you think, k?

<3christine

yawn

2009-02-24T17:14:00.000-08:00

The name of the tea is ironic.

I haven't been getting a lot of sleep. Therefore I've become lazy and my pictures are kinda shitty right now.

Sorry.

TANKS >D

2009-02-23T16:27:00.000-08:00

The second one wasn't taken my me, obviously, because I'm in it. hahaha

Keven took that one. It's only fair since it's his camera that I've been thieving. heh

We visited Ft. Lewis on our way to PLU (for my music audish) and it was awesome. Memories came flooding back. And a visit there isn't a visit until we go to the army museum.

Thus, the tanks.

Keven named all the vehicles and weapons without even a glance at the microscopic signs next to them. That kid's got skillz, yo

Over and out

<3christine

America's Past Time

2009-02-20T23:27:00.000-08:00

It was gorgeous out today. I could not possibly stay inside with the sunlight beckoning me.

And so my brothers and I went to the park.

David and Daniel played like the monkies they are and Keven and I played catch.

It's been awhile. We're a little rusty but it was all good.

I love baseball. Almost as much as music. That's saying something.

On that note: Ken Griffey Jr. signed a year long contract with the Mariners :D

He's my favorite player of all time. I'm so excited. I'm going to go to as many games as possible.

Anyone wanna go?

<3christine

Sleeeeeepover! :D

2009-02-19T21:50:00.000-08:00

Who ever said that girls can't eat alot or won't eat a lot...

yeah, you're wrong.

Look at this.

Really?

If life has taught me anything it's: if four girls are hungry, they can eat a shit load more than you'd think could fit in their tiny bodies.

Four girls can devour three pizzas in one sitting.

Trust me.

Four girls can empty a fridge in one sleepover. We didn't, but we coulda.

<3christine

Role Models

2009-02-17T21:00:00.000-08:00

I look up to this guy.

AHA!

It's funny because it's literal. Get with the program.

In all seriousness though, this bird has some serious addiction issues. When he tries to go without Cocoa Puffs he begins to see them everywhere. I'm glad I don't have addiction issues.

Granted, I've eaten Cocoa Puffs since I was seven.
Sometimes I don't like change. Sometimes.

<3christine

Birthday Birthday Birthday

2009-02-14T21:36:00.000-08:00

I like to be creative whenever possible. What can I say? =)

Creative angle FTW

Lickin' the candles.

End result.

Today was a good birthday. It wasn't HOLY SHIT AMAZING or HOLY SHIT TERRIBLE.
It was good. I am content. I am at peace. I feel good.

I'm an adult now. And that scares the shit outta me.

<3christine

Jose is Lonesome

2009-02-13T17:49:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite's of this awesome Mexican rubber duck. (made in China probably, hahaha)
And all I have to say is:
I feel ya, Jose. I'm having one of those days. Tengo uno....ah nevermind. He speaks English.
-Christine

Fluff, Not Fat

2009-02-12T17:37:00.000-08:00

Not my best work.

And not the most flattering angle of my kitty.

His name is Lucky. He earned that title, trust me. He survived Final Destination style (without the future seeing) from a dog attack in which all his siblings were killed and for the first few months I had him he kept getting into sticky situations where he could have easily died. But he didn't.

I guess Death just gave up. He's a lucky cat. Thus the name.

He's a big cat. He's not like, World Record size but he's thirteen pounds. I blame the fluff, but those logical friends of mine gimme a look and say "No, Christine, he's fat."

Either way, I love my kitty.

<3christine

Frustration

2009-02-11T16:56:00.000-08:00

It's frustrating because it's repeatitive. I've had to listen to Lamus lecture about sine and cosine graphs for an hour everyday for weeks. It's the only part of Pre-Cal I understand. So learning and relearning and doing practice problems is torture. How do people not understand it yet? I'm bad at math and I got it the first day.
It's haunting me.

On another note
I had to walk home today. Which is fine, I suppose, but I also had to pick up my brother at Olivia Park. Go out of my way. And I was hungry, dammit.
So I get there, walk into the office, and they tell me that he took the walking line.
I walked all the way there for nothing.
I was pissed.
How hard is it to call Mariner to let me know I didn't need to pick Daniel up, Mom?!

It's the little things that get to me.
<3christine

Achievers eats your soul O_O

2009-02-10T21:19:00.001-08:00

This is the reason for my frustration. *points to picture*

These people hound you to no end, I swear. I know they are just there to help and I appreciate them when they do help.

But when I'm harrassed about FAFSA (which I have already done), college apps (four is enough), and scholarships (it's my future, not theirs) it get's annoying. It's a broken record and I'm about to throw it across the room.

<3christine

Sponsored by Boredom

I've been gone for a year...apologies won't help :/

Thanksgiving!

Who knew Mexican Rubber Ducks were into Marching Band?

Sorry I've been away...

This is a little late but you know what they say....

I attract cute kitties

I've been away for FAR TOO LONG

My apologies...on with the ducks!

Pedro's Arrival

My own little sun spot....

Jose Update

The only thing that amuses me about math....

I wish life were this pretty

Jose enjoyed the weather, too

I'm considering pulling a Ferris Bueller

Something's missing...

I need a change

Stop Raining.

Passport Weekend at Plu: Part Four

Passport Weekend at PLU: Part Three

Passport Weekend at PLU: Part Two

Passport Weekend at PLU: Part One

Dooooom

I wish I were a cat...

she's dreaming of spring

I love history

Back to the 80's Day Two: big hair and big eyes

Compliments to the Evster

Where'd it go?

Told you so

I gots stufffff ta do

Four hours of sleep

Hmm

The Love of My Life

Jealousy

Success!!

New Camera!!

<3

grrrr

Attention Readers

I love Seattle

I want to leave

To make up for it....

*yawn*

TANKS >D

America's Past Time

Sleeeeeepover! :D

Role Models

Birthday Birthday Birthday

Jose is Lonesome

Fluff, Not Fat

Frustration

Achievers eats your soul O_O

yawn