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Apr. 19, 2008

How 'bout that weather?

It's snowing. In April. I know that doesn't phase a lot of you, but around here... Snow? In April? Have you gone off your rocker? We never have snow in... Actually, let's just leave it at "We never have snow". Pretty much true. Weird.

There was something I was going to blog about. I don't remember now. Oh, here's something for my dear friend, Katie...

My English 102 paper is an argument about chocolate. (Yes, Katie, I am venturing into the world of nutrition. You didn't think I could, did you? I'm full of surprises) My box here by my desk has a few printed articles and Mom's Nutrition Almanac. If anyone has any book suggestions, I'll be totally cool with you telling me about them... *hint hint* :-P

The argument: The theobromine in dark chocolate has health benefits that outweigh the risks.
The intended audience: My mother. (right, like that'll ever work) A regular college class of kids.
The length and breadth of the paper: 8-12 pages long
The required resources: 2 credible books, 3 academic journals, 2 credible websites,  + 3 others. Probably books.

I am willing to change my argument upon further evidence. I don't want to, but I'm open to it. I'll still eat chocolate, though.

Did I mention I hate this class? I do. Research is NOT FUN. Give me a calculator and a chemistry book... but, no, I have to do English. *feels everyone's stares* Yeah, I'm a little strange. But you knew that.

Basically, all this adds up to is that I've got a ton of research to do, I'm behind in my chemistry homework, I need David's help with it and he's never around (surprise, surprise), I've got a bunch of things to write for German, and I'm about thisclose to pulling my hair out. If there are no blog posts from me this week, I've probably died or am so surrounded by these school projects that I can't see over the top of them.

And I can forget writing for the time being.

I hate school.
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Apr. 19, 2008 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>

Posted by SuzyScribbles
A 10 page research paper based on that thesis? You had better learn how to write a lot of "filler." LOL

My folks swear by that thesis--so much so that every evening, after supper, they each have 2 (exactly so) pieces of very, very dark chocolate. Yes! I will eat any kind of chocolate, so I was happy to indulge in the "health choice" when I stayed with them last month. he-he. I can't keep it around because I would eat up all the healthy chocolate in 2 days. I think it goes against you in that case.

OK...better have somebody proofread your research paper if you are going to spell "faze" as "phase." LOL

Keep warm!

Edited by SuzyScribbles on Apr. 19, 2008 at 11:34 AM
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Apr. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SuzyScribbles
Yes, but understand that the word "faze" has been in your "speaking" vocabulary for most of your life, since you did use the word properly, in context, in your sentence. :-0 If you'd been talking to someone, it would not have been a problem.

So you really did know the meaning. It is just one of those many pesky homonyms that plague the English language. Kudos to you for looking it up and verifying that I was not completely "out there" in my usage of the word. Think: Bereans....who..."...examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so...."

Lyric "examines the dictionary regularly to see if these words are real." LOL

Say, I have a math teaser for you and your brainy family. It really works, and will drive you nuts wondering HOW it works: (I found it on an S&T blog yesterday. Perhaps you already saw it?)

Here is a math trick so unbelievable that it will stump you:
Grab a calculator. (You won't be able to do this one in your head.)

1. Key in the first three digits of your phone number (NOT the Area code)
2. Multiply by 80
3. Add 1
4. Multiply by 250
5. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number
6. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number again.
7. Subtract 250
8. Divide number by 2
Do you recognize the answer??

Go ahead....explain THIS!

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Apr. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by socalval
I love chocolate - does that count? Is it really that good for you??? Hmmm. Great. An excuse for what I love.

Valerie
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Apr. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lotrsavvy
Ick... research... I may love writing, but definately NOT essays or research papers. bleh. And I hate it that you have to have sooo many resources, it gets annoying. :P But... yummmmm dark chocolate... any kind of chocolate... but I do love dark chocolate...chocolate...chocolate... *ahem* XD

LOL That'd be awesome!!! :D I'd love to have an actual Éowyn dress, along with a million other dresses and gowns I'd love to have. ;P

Awesome. :D I'm Jennifer Rebecca... which would be 'white wave, to tie'... hmm I like the white wave translation of Jennifer. ^_^ heehee

Thanks! Actually, it wasn't that hard if you have a good memory. ;P Lots of turns and stuff to remember, but it's pretty fun. This kind of dancing is mostly walking, turning, skipping, etc. Oooh. One of the girls I danced with pulled me around really fast and hard. hah. I didn't dance with that many guys, as there weren't that many there.

Nitrojen?? Cool nickname. ;P I'm called JennyBear by one of my friends....

Jennifer
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