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    Jen's 2009 Reading – a work in progress (updated 01/01/2010)

    Polonius: What do you read, my lord?Hamlet: Words. Words. Words.Hamlet, Act II, Scene ii “When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.” – Erasmus“I cannot live without books.” – Thomas Jefferson“The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.” – Mark Twain“Whenever books are burned, men also are burned.” – Robert A. HeinleinHappiness is an unlimited supply of good books.Upset the politically correct – read banned books. GoodReads 2004 – 2005 – 2006 – 2007 – 2008 – 2009

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    My photoshops! Let me show you them.

    I’m taking two classes this term, Digital Imaging I, and Texas State and Local Government. TX Gov is required by the state for any degree, so I’m stuck with it. Texas government is… peculiar. My other class, however, is just plain fun. My major is history, but I’m thinking of also getting a “photographic artist” certificate, whatever that is. The classes for that are some photography fundamentals, digital imaging classes, a class on web design and small business management. Could be useful, and should be fun and interesting. So! My photoshops, let me show you them! Click on the “thumbnails”1…

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    But it's real!

    I’m at school in the commons, and I’m reading the paper – an actual newspaper – that someone left behind. It seems the Catholic Diocese of Dallas has suggested to its parishioners that they should stay home from mass if they feel sick – good advice, of course. But then it goes on: The diocese also posted on its Web site a letter from Bishop Kevin Farrell, who said he has encouraged priests to consider suspending the use of wine during communion, because it’s offered from a common cup. Farrell also said he has asked the priests to be sure…

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    Dorks

    So sqlrob got a new laptop, an HP that was on sale at Costco: sqlrob: What’s its name? jenbooks: Happy! sqlrob: Happy? jenbooks: only thing I could think of with an H and a P…. jenbooks: *is lame* sqlrob: Lovecraft jenbooks: doh! jenbooks: probably not a good idea. jenbooks: don’t want your code summoning anything Bad. sqlrob: It’s Vista. Too late. jenbooks: ROFL jenbooks: I’m so blogging that. And so I did. :D

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    Opinions solicited: Netbooks

    Ping ernunnos and gizka (and anyone else with an opinion): So my PPC Powerbook is about to be maybe orphaned by Apple and I’m thinking that a netbook would really be all I need for school. I like having the computer with me, but dang it really adds a lot of weight to my backpack. I think I remember you guys talking about getting netbooks at one point – how do you like them, and do you have any recommendations or warnings?

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    The cake is not a lie…

    ::: Walks in, brushes dust off the furniture ::: Hi, my name is Jen, and sometimes I post in this ‘blog thingy. OK, so it’s been a while. Nothing big has been going on, just day to day living; mostly good, some annoyances, a little bad – you know, life. I can’t even say I’ve been too “busy” to post, ’cause I could have easily done so. ;) It’s just plain laziness. I’m hoping that I overcome said laziness and make an update soon – but don’t hold your breath. You wouldn’t miss much anyway, just my boring days. :D…

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    Yay for cabs!

    My Friday night, in bullet points: Company holiday party @ buffalo billiards! Fair warning of possible drunk tweets ahead! 7:15 PM Dec 12th from txt Putting chambord in JD is a Bad Idea. Maybe it was the sweet & sour 7:38 PM Dec 12th from txt The husband is doing tequila shots. This can’t end well. 8:34 PM Dec 12th from txt … I can’t remember exactly how many drinks I’ve had 9:00 PM Dec 12th from txt I have to pee. 9:07 PM Dec 12th from txt Sourdough rolls are great for soaking up alcohol! 9:57 PM Dec 12th…

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    Wheee!

    I am so freakin’ drunk right now. HA For proof, see my twitter stream. Watter. I need water. I’d link my twitter, but that’s really beyond my capabilities ry=g. right now.