Are you lost or incomplete?

So I am now working on my 3rd year of having this blog. I’m quite impressed with myself, I never stick to anything. Except this.. And maybe the internet in general. And perhaps music.. Maybe art. Okay so I stick to things. ANYWAYS I’m at work and pretty bored and am afraid that the Bursting Bear Gestapo are going to come and attack me. (Internet use on company time?) ANYWAYS, Its a state holiday and I really shouldn’t be here anyways. Nobody else is at work, in FACT nobody is even in my office currently, and I could stand on my desk, sing and dance, and nobody would know any different. Not even the cute boy next door is working today. Don’t worry he has a girlfriend, and I don’t think I’ll be venturing down that avenue (again) anytime soon.. So yeah I’m a little bit psycho today. In other news, my mother and brother graciously bought a new computer so for my buddies that I chat with, I’m back.(Thank God, I was beginning to worry about Kansas.)

So the top thing on my mind (aside from the gigantic mosquito flying around my vacant office) is my cousin. She and I are 6 months apart, and consequently that means that every time something happens to one of us, the other is compared. If one of us does well in school, one of us is better at keeping in touch with family members, the other is judged by their competitor’s (if you will) ability. The funny thing is, the “competition” doesn’t come from my cousin, as much a the rest of the family. Usually I don’t let it get to me, because I think most families are like that, but this past weekend I almost killed somebody. She recently moved out for the first time and has also recently acquired a boyfriend. Which is really awesome and I’m really happy for her. Her apt is really cute, as is her boyfriend and she deserves all the happiness in the world. But I swear, If one more person comes up to me and says “Mallory someday you will get to this point” I am going to start breaking some shins.

It’s like Thank you! I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it as an adult in this world, after all I’m a 21 year old college student living in my mother’s basement, without a man to provide for me. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. I know there is nothing wrong with me, but when comments like that are made, it makes me wonder. So if you are one of those who would like to re-assure me that things will “eventually look up” Please remember the following: Professionally I am currently working on my first Bachelors Degree at the University of Utah, I’m a full time student, and a part time employee, and personally, as strange as it sounds, I don’t have time to live on my own. Living at home allows me to eat healthy (if I lived on my own, I would eat out every night and gain a million pounds) live close to a laundry facility, plus I get free cable. Not to mention I adore my little brother and Mom.

As for the absence of a provider, again , I’m a full time student and have a lot going on, not to mention a lot planned for my future, and in all honesty, getting involved in a serious relationship may screw all those plans up, and I’m not sure if I am willing to do that right now. Having said that, I am interested in dating and making friends, and something comes about as a result, that’s great. But for the love of Yaweh, I don’t need a significant other to be a validated as a person. SO THERE.

Anyways, This post is a little long, and a little ranty, which is what I have been trying to avoid doing, but honestly. I’m alright, I just wish people would be concerned at a more warranted time. Say a month or so ago. But whatever. I’m in a better place now because of it. Thanks for listening, and happy Pioneer day. Have a good’un

Pirate captains Log 2002… Who Be this band the Relient K?

Okay. So last fall my friend stupidly told me that he likes the Relient K, so being the music fan that I am, thought I’d check them out. Since Mikey and I are of one brain when it comes to music, we quickly saw the humor in this God-Rock, Church-going band. Anyways, the whole thing has exploded into about 50 or so downloads (including a cover of the Charles in charge theme song in which the lyrics go “Charles I love you (woooah) Love you to the end (ohh) and we love buddy, (woah) cuz he’s your best friend. Lets go hang out, you me and JESUS at your mom’s pizza parlor…” You me and Jesus? Comedy Gold.) Anyways, they’re a really awful band, but their constant reminder that they are Christian never gets old (I said the words I knew you knew, oh God, oh God, I needed you) Anyways I just thought I needed to explain the title of this post . (which comes from the classic “Pirates who don’t do anything”)
In Good music news, You should buy the new Muse CD. Just trust me on this one. I am really hoping that they come to town. Last time they were here I couldn’t go because my Dad’s funeral was the day before and it didn’t feel entirely appropriate to go to a concert the next day.. Anyways… A lot of really good shows are on their way to Utah, including TOOL, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Panic! at the disco, The always great Reel Big Fish, Dave Matthews Band, and Deathcab for Cutie. So far I’m only going to Tool and Red Hot Chili Peppers. I was goign to go to Panic! but the damn show sold out. I’ve seen the other three, and they’re all really good live. Everyone should probably see Dave Matthews Band before they die, and Reel Big Fish put on the funnest shows ever. Yeah I’ve been on a bit of a music kick and have been spending too much money on the habbit. It is all FYE’s fault. If you’re looking for a deal, you may want to check them out. They have been popping up all over the valley and have some killer deals. Anyways. I like Music and you should too.
Have a good’un

Everybody here is fired

So I am such a computer geek, that I actually come up to the School, just to get online and post on my blog.. And take care of online payments.. Whatever, everything changes when you lose access to the internet. Especially if you’re me. I figured while I’m here, I might as well post on the bloggy. So here I am. So I went to San Diego. It was pretty much the best trip of my life. We broke up the drive there in two days, and spent the night in Las Vegas. We stayed at the Luxor, you know, THE PYRAMID WITH THE MILE HIGH LIGHT? The light really excited me. As we were driving in there was a really bad storm and we were pretty sure that God was smiting the city. Kristina declared that if God destroyed Vegas, that she was going to demand a refund. It was pretty funny. We didn’t do too much in Vegas, we walked up the strip, and watched the fountain show at the Bellagio, but besides that we mostly slept and ate quiznos. Mmm. Quiznos. After Vegas we drove to San Diego, on the way we stopped in Primm and rode the roller coaster at Buffalo Bill’s. I think the roller coaster was called the Desperado. It was pretty old, but fun nonetheless. After Primm, we stopped in Calico, to see the Ghost town, only to find out that it was like 6 bucks a person just to enter the town.. So we turned around and continued onto San Diego. Man San Diego is beautiful and there is so much to see. If I ever get my own computer again, I will scan the film that I shot. If not, ask me and I’ll show you? Anyways, we went through Balboa park for the first day, and it was AWESOME. We went to the zoo, and then onto the museum of photographic arts, which was really amazing. They had a series on female photo-journalists, and it re-affirmed my decision to want to go into photo-journalism. It also made me realize I have a lot to learn about photography, and man, I’m excited. After MOPA, we went to the San Diego Museum of Fine Art, and they had an Andy Warhol exhibit. I can’t even begin to talk about how cool that was. We didn’t have any idea that it was going to be showing, so it was a great surprise. It was so inspiring to see his original works, I’ve never really seen any art of that caliber, so it was really exciting. We also saw a few original Goya’s, John’s, and Matisse’s, all which were amazing. The next few days were much more chill, and a ton of fun. We went through a lot of local shops and second hand stores which was really cool. I bought like 4 shirts, a skirt and two rings for like fifty bucks. Pretty friggin sweet. We also went to mission beach a couple times, which was really fun. We body surfed which was a new experience for me, before the trip I had never swam in the ocean before, so that was really exciting. Well, I think that basically sums up the trip, it was really sad coming home, we all wanted to stay, but all good things come to an end I guess.
In other news, I finally finished Between the River and the Bridge (the Craig Ferguson book), and I have to say, I really liked it and would like to retract my earlier comments about it. It starts out a little harsh, but I really grew to love it. And you should read it, however the language is pretty bad in it, so if that kind of thing offends you, you’ve been warned, but you should read it anyways. I’d explain the plot to you, but its really difficult to explain, you should just read it. Well kiddies, I think I am going to go to The Apple Store and see if they will give me a new computer… Its worth a shot.. Right?

Have a good’un

What a Beautiful View.. if you were never aware of what was around you

I like to think of myself as a nice person, one who tries to help out others when I can, but I swear, IF ONE MORE REPRESENTATIVE from ABC channel four calls and tells me that I’ve been charged with having a “fluffy heart” I’m going to lose it. Every year the MS Society runs some telethon/fundraiser to raise money for those suffering from MS. A laudable cause indeed, but for the love of Yaweh, do they have to call my office 3-5 times a week, asking me to raise X amount of money? I’ve already told them that I can’t represent my company, nor can anyone in my office, YET THEY STILL CALL. I’ve even asked them to stop calling, but they don’t. Thus I feel like a bad person with a stone cold heart, as opposed to the fluffy one referenced above. Whatever I’ve lost my soul again, and I’m going to hell, but oh well, Cynthia will be there. (She has a myspace… Pray for her please) Anyways, my computer has blown up and I’m at the University making use of my student access, so yeah if you need me, call me.
Have a good’un and remember: The All American Rejects, The Lost Prophets, and The Relient K are the same band. And they’re bad for you too.

Stay tuned for the San Diego Re-cap!

Seriously, I love this kid.

Scott says:
ok, i need your advice
Scott says:
so i haven’t shaved for like 2 weeks
Mallory says:
me neither
Mallory says:
…
Scott says:
sick
Scott says:
anyway
Mallory says:
just kidding!
Scott says:
back to me
Scott says:
i’m just kidding mallory, but really. so i haven’t shaved for 2 weeks
Scott says:
and i got invited to go to a drive in movie with one of the girls i worked with at temple square tonight and her friends
Scott says:
i don’t want to look a whole lot older than all of them, but i also don’t want to shave
Mallory says:
lol
Mallory says:
dont shave
Scott says:
i like you’re idea, but how come?
Scott says:
i’d better shave
Scott says:
dang
Mallory says:
why should you shave?
Mallory says:
Also, arent you having a contest to see who can grow the best beard?
Scott says:
yeah, that ended like 3 weeks ago when it was too itchy for all of us to deal with
Mallory says:
Ha!
Mallory says:
im putting that on my blog.