a girl called burrani

pumpkins

2009-11-02T20:52:00.000-08:00

This October was packed with a lot of great things such as birthdays, pumpkin carving parties, school/homework, and lets not forget HALLOWEEN. This month was my moms and Kenzie's birthday which were both a lot of fun. For Kenzies birthday we had dinner and carved pumpkins, for my mothers birthday we also went to dinner and shopping. Both of these ladies are great and I love both of them very much. This year Laura and I decided to have a Carving pumpkin party. Carving pumpkins has always been one of my favorite things to do around Halloween time. I don't know what it is about the whole thing I just find it so fun. Not so much the gutting the pumpkin, but the carving process is so exciting. Well..this year I carved 2 pumpkins which turned out to be plenty for the rest of the year. I don't even want to think about carving another one until...oh next Halloween. But it turns out I'm more of a Halloweeny kind of girl then I thought. I loved dressing up, decorating treats, and watching scary movies. This October turned out to be filled with lots of friends and family activities all of which I enjoyed.

Tori Amos!

2009-09-05T19:22:00.000-07:00

I love Tori Amos I think she is amazing! So I hear that she is coming and I was totally bummed cause I didn't think I would get to go to her concert. But...then the most amazing thing happened. I'm sitting in my car listening to the radio when I hear a chance to win Tori Amos tickets! Not only tickets, but also a chance to sit in on a in-studio interview with her. I was estactic and so I call my roommate (Kacee) and tell her about this amazing chance. We are both so anxious to call in. So we hang up and both call in. In order to win we had to answer a question about Tori and also be caller number three. The question was 'What major actress did Tori Amos over take in a Kellogs commercial in the 80's?' I had no idea! So as I'm calling in and at the same time I am texting Kacee who is the biggest Tori fan ever and ask her for the answer. Just as she texts me back my call goes through. I immediately ask if I am caller number three and he says no, but no one has been able to answer the question. Then he asks if I know the answer. I say...more like scream 'Sara Jessica Parker!' and then BAM I won the tickets. I was screaming so loud and was so excited I called Kacee and was screaming that we get to go to the interview with TORI. Of course I would take her cause without her I wouldn't have even won and who deserves it more then Kacee??? So that was the beginning of one of the best experiences in my life. When it came time to go to the interview I was so nervous and couldn't even decide what I was going to wear. I ended up wearing my shirt with a Zebra on it in honor of her song 'Hello Mr. Zebra', which is one of my favorites. Kacee and I were the second ones there and we were able to take lots of pictures, meet her, get her autograph and a picture with her! It was amazing and definately in my top 5 experiences of my life...

Card Night

2009-04-07T12:56:00.000-07:00

So Kacee and I have started a card night that's Tuesday nights. Last Tuesday Cherisa came over and we all played a card game called Pounce. It has been so much fun and now I just look forward to playing cards with the girls. Now if I could only win Kacee!! ha ha.

Utah...learn to drive!

2009-03-26T20:42:00.000-07:00

Rules of driving...

always signal
if you're slow...move to the slow lane!
never cut off
never flip off...(only on some occassions)
if someone needs to merge...let them....
if someone lets you merge...give them a wave
if the exit is backed up...wait in line
use your brakes only when needed...it will save you money

If you have more to add...feel free to...

top three gross things that has ever happened to me...

2009-03-26T20:36:00.000-07:00

1. Stepping in human feces on a train in China.. while the squatter was over flowing. EWWW

2. Sitting in dog throw up after he ate poop! Double YUCK!

3. Cleaning out surgical suction and having all the gunk spill out onto me. Green chunks and blood mixed with infection!!! NASTY!

These are the days of branigans life....

peter memories...the good the bad the ugly

2009-03-26T20:33:00.000-07:00

Walkin down the stupid street...hanging out with peter. I don't know what is going on...so I might as well just jump. Do you know what street that I am walking on today? I think I took to many on this very special day. OHHHH peter is good peter is great, peter made my day. peter is my only friend in this month of may. (changed ending do to forgetfulness)

It's Over

2009-01-12T11:41:00.000-08:00

So my Christmas break is over, and it's time to start school again. I thought that this semester would be a sense of relief because it would be the last of my English and Math courses. But instead I'm already dreading it. I know that light is somewhere at the end of the tunnel I just haven't seen any sign of it yet. Ugh. Well I had a really relaxing Christmas break, lots of time with my family, and with my boyfriend. He always makes things fun. We did lots of shopping, movies, and just hanging out. I wanted to have a lot of adventures that were more spontaneous. I did have a few during the break but not nearly as much as I wanted to. John and I went and actually did something this year for New Years, that was a lot of fun. We went out to dinner with a group of friends, and then went dancing. We both aren't the best of dancers so it was fun to just let loose. Our friend Bobby gave us lots of laughs, and that made the night even better. So after the New Year I made it my goal to do more things, make life more adventurous. Not so much the big things, but just little things that make life fun. This last year I went on a lot of summer vacations, and weekend vacations with John, and that was exciting, but I would like to do more things during the week. I feel like all I do is work, and school. This year I want to have more then that during the week. So that is my goal. The other night I was able to do this by dragging Kacee and Jacob out to go night sledding. It was so much work to get ready, and find sleds, but once we finally got in the car and to the park, we had a blast! I was glad that they went with me. It was the funnest I have had sledding ever...well that I can remember. I hope to have many more times like these. So my break may be over, but hopefully the adventures can still happen even when I am busy with work and school. So heres to the New Year and adventures!

your butt hit my window

2008-12-09T22:12:00.000-08:00

So I don't smoke and I am not a fan either. Today I was driving home on the freeway minding my business when your ciggarette butt flew from your car and hit my window. I didn't like it one bit and thought to myself that you wouldn't like it if my " butt" hit your window. I don't know who you are but I thought I would let you know.

Somethings are better left unsaid

2008-12-09T07:24:00.000-08:00

Sometimes its better to not say things at all. If you say everything you thought then the world would be constant contention. Sometimes its better just to keep things that you want to say inside, and instead just put a smile on your face. By doing this you keep the peace and make yourself insane at the same time. But which is worse? Having everyone hate you cause you say the wrong things, or making yourself insane by keeping it in? I guess its a toss up. It goes vis versa though. Sometimes its better not knowing also. If I could read your mind to figure out what you really thought of me, I would pass. I think I like it better when you keep that smile on your face and don't tell me that really are thinking. It may bother me, but in the end its better left unsaid.

an inch away from freedom....for a min

2008-12-07T16:45:00.000-08:00

So school is almost done and I cannot wait. I feel that is all I do. Work, school, work again, homework and so on! I hate being held down like that feeling like I have no life, but its about to be over. Well not completely, but for a second. The semester is ending which brings on a ton of stress, also relief as you can tell. Then I will be done with school for just a few weeks, but I need the break. During the break will be just as hectic though. I will be having some needed surgery and then I will be making up lost time with friends, my boyfriend, and most of all my roomie. There are so many times she has wanted me to stay up and play and I always have something. Its about time I can say ok! YAY for school breaks. Its freedom just an inch away.

Tis the season for FLU!

2008-12-01T14:20:00.000-08:00

Flu: an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease also known as Influenza

So I have been feeling horrible for awhile now. Body aching, stomach hurting, dizzy, nauseous, headache, fever.......its that time of year. There is nothing worse then getting sick when you don't have time for it. Well getting sick any time is no fun, but really when you don't have time it seems like people get sick the most. I can't afford it, but it gave me no choice. Missed two days of work and the thought of losing that money makes me feel even worse. Just finally feeling like myself today, and am worn out with all the catch-up I have to do now. The flu should be banished from the world and damned into the gates of hell. I feel strongly about that! ahh...I feel better now that I vented my hate for the FLU.

School Stressors

2008-11-30T14:16:00.000-08:00

Procrastination! Thats me. I always seem to do that, then stress because I did it. I also have a problem with stress. I sleep when stressed instead of doing what I need to do. UGH! Stress has never been an easy thing for me to deal with. Sometimes I sleep, think of old unhealthy habits that show on my arms, sometimes I escape with a drink.... and then hate myself afterwords. The end of the term is coming, and christmas is coming, and finals are coming. I think my head may explode into a million of pieces. There just isn't enough time right now to do what I need to do. It will get done some how or another. Guess thats life as a student.

money

2008-11-25T14:10:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered what would the world be like without money? I wonder this sometimes when I happen to be poor, which is 98% of the time. Money is kind of a devilish thing in my opinion. I think that it brings evil out of people, greed, envy, hate... If there was no money would people choose another material thing to replace it? Would they start trading like they did in the olden days? Is money worth anything in reality? All it really is, is a piece of paper with a dead president on it. So with the economy bad couldn't the government just go to this money room and print out more? Or would that make it worth less? I just wonder what it would be like without money. I think for everyone money can take a toll on you mentally. It depresses you when you don't have it, and frustrated when you need it. I like to spend money, I just don't like not having it. Thought of the day-- by brani salas

its one of those days...

2008-11-10T13:09:00.000-08:00

So everyone knows I love art. If I had a choice of any job with out any restrictions, I would be a travelling artist and take lots of pictures, and paint what no one has seen before. I feel like I work all the time. I do actually. Today is 22 working days straight. I am tired. School work work school. Where is my life going? I feel like being home in my room listening to Tori amos, and just painting with my phone off so I can just do what I want with no interruptions. That never happens though. Like I said... it's one of those days. I know that everyone has those kind of days.

SAD

2008-11-03T09:32:00.000-08:00

(SAD) In health I learned that this stands for seasonal anxiety disorder. What happens is people tend to have more depression in certain seasons. I don't think that this effects me that much, but I notice it in people around me all the time. It's like as soon as the leaves change colors people become more irritable, stressed, and grumpy. I think this is because fall means that the holidays are nearing. Holidays have changed... they're not supposed to be about money, gifts, material things. They are supposed to be about family, and the meaning of Christmas, and Thanksgiving. Already there is Christmas music playing...WHY?! Thanksgiving isn't even here yet. It's pathetic. I think that if Holidays are going to make you unhappy, then maybe you shouldn't celebrate them. Just a thought.

Scoops

2008-10-25T15:47:00.000-07:00

The other day I was wandering campus just before school started when I found a part that I had never seen before. It was an area by campus connections. There I found the most evil thing. SCOOPS. This is a place where you can buy penny cent candy, and ice cream. Who does that? So now I just want ice cream before class. Great.

my pyramid

2008-10-23T08:56:00.000-07:00

So in health my professor introduced us to this website where you can record what you eat, and how many servings. After you record these things it then will caculate how many vitamins, fats, protein, sodium, calories, ect... that you're getting. I love this website! For those of you who would like to see what areas you're lacking in your nutrition and would like to start a better diet, then you should look at this site. You go to www.mypyramid.gov. Once on the website you click on my pyramid tracker, then you scroll to the bottom to either register, or just to input your data. After that its pretty explanitory. Have fun with this! I did.

Gas Station = No bueno

2008-10-23T08:38:00.000-07:00

So for those of you who know me, know that I work at a gas station on the weekends. And you must also know that I love and enjoy eating candy. This has become a bad habit for me. I find myself so busy that I have been stopping at gas stations throughout the day and just buying junk food, candy, and soda. I love my pepsi, and I love my candy, but they're not healthy for me at all. So I am going to be trying to cut back as much as I can and see if this will help me feel better physically.

six deminsions of well being.....ugh

2008-10-17T19:50:00.000-07:00

So apparently there are six dimensions of well being. So lets just see how I do in these six areas.

Physical: Well the last time I worked out has been since beginning of August. I carried a bunch of grocery bags upstairs to my apartment...and the next day my bicep was sore. I think I am lacking in this area.

Spiritual: Hmmm. Do I believe in God...Yes... Do I go to church? Not always, but I would like to. I think this is an okay area. Now if I could follow those commandents---hmm.

Intellectual: Lesson number one. Going to school doesn't make you smart. I studied for my test and still only got a C. Yay for me. Maybe I should study harder. But I do have a sense of humor. I think.

Emotional: Lack of showing my emotions on the outside, and bottle them up on the inside. Lets just skip this one.

Enviornmental: Well I think that this is a hard time for everyone cause its close to the holidays which equals stress...and so I am average on this one.

Social: Well I believe that I am socially retarded. I have friends...but they don't talk to me much. I guess I am not that good of a friend. Pretty much what it comes to is I don't have anyone. Its a down time for this one.

Who needs all six deminsions anyways...I thought we lived in a three deminsional world.

my physical health

2008-09-30T12:45:00.000-07:00

So its come to my attention that I am not that healthy physically. I am 5'2, and weigh 111 and am 21 years old. To some people that would probably seem pretty small and somewhat healthy. But I guess you could say that I am like those skinny fat girls. I am skinny by appearance but i have no muscle...so therefore fat. Its pretty disgusting if you ask me. I have gained 20 pounds since high school. How pathetic! I need to make a new goal, a goal to improve my health and of course to tone my body. Honestly no one wants to look at themselves in a mirror when you have a doughnut growning around your belly button. Some serious work needs to be done. Where is that gym again??? I just ate a ton of mexican food...maybe I will start the gym tomorrow.