Ewww, neck flaps

96 oz

I was pretty darn good yesterday. Since, like I said, I was setting a more attainable goal of 1488cal/day it was much easier.

Actually, the goal is set by My Daily Plate. I enter how much I weight, what my activity level is, and how much I'd like to loose. So I set it at 1lb/week with a "lightly active" level, which is defined as "seated and standing activities, e.g. computer use."

So, each time I adjust my weight, it adjust the calories I can have. So, when I weighed myself this morning, it was down a couple pounds! Wooo! That means I can have about 1,464 calories a day to lose one pound per week.

Yesterday, I only had 1359 calories, which was almost 125 calories less than my limit. I think it's because I drank so much water.

Anyway, hopefully you aren't getting sick of me talking about weight loss.


In other news, Papa John's isn't hiring T_T I was going to apply to be a pizza delivery girl. Buuuuut, the hair salon next to Papa John's IS hiring for a receptionist. I got an application and I'm going to turn it in today, after I make myself all cute.

Wish me luck!

Eenie meenie miny mo

1200 calories/day has proved too challenging for me. I'm setting an easier goal: 1500/day. I've been eating about 1600-1900/day recently. I figure if I can get it down to 1500, that'll be pretty good. I just wanna loose a few pounds so I don't feel terrible about myself when I look in the mirror. It's getting better though. I've got two red-blooded male housemates who think I'm sexy. Doesn't mean they're gonna get any, but it's always helpful when someone thinks you're sexy.

I was just so stinking used to being Skinny Minnie at 100-105 lbs. (The healthy BMI ranges for my height are 101-136lbs). That was a bit too skinny. I see these girls with tiny freaking arms and I think: I never wanna look like that. Well, that's good, because I don't think I could get there anyway. After I get a job, I'm also gonna get a membership to a gym. There is Curves really close to here. I wish I had a bike, too, so I could bike around. Hey! Maybe after I get a job I'll get a bike! That would be great. We live really close to downtown. I could bike to the organic market downtown or to the farmer's market on Saturdays. It's like one mile away. That would be sweet.

Okay, so now I just need a job.

Love,
Stargirl

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The picture below is me at about 100 lbs.

Mary in Summer 2005

STUPID DELCIOUSNESS

So, I'm trying to loose some weight. Nothing major. I'm not even seeking to get down to my pre-antidepressant weight, (which was nearly underweight, actually). I'm just trying to get down out of the "overweight" BMI range, down to a healthy 21 or so. So, I'm tracking my calories at The Daily Plate, which is darned useful. Because I don't want to confess that I just scarfed down a pint of Ben and Jerry's. Sooo... I don't eat the ice cream. It's useful in that way. Also, I know how much I eat, so instead just eating whatever when I'm hungry, I try to eat more filling things. Below is a chart showing my calories for today. Holy Crap! 46% Came from that stupid DELICIOUS Totino's Pepperoni Pizza. Dangit. It was so delicious. T_T I am going to have to find something else just as delicious. Especially since eating stuff like this drives my sodium intake through the roof too.

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HOLY CRAP IT'S BEEN 253813746 DAYS

My god, it's been forever hasn't it? It really has. And I'm sitting here now thinking that I should really do the dishes, but I guess I'll blog instead. ^_^

Last night we had dinner in the apartment for the first time. I made sauteed green beans, Parmesan chicken pasta (sounds fancy, but it was a Pasta Sides and I added chicken), and tossed salad. We had Pete over for dinner, too! He said "wow! These green beans are really good!" and it made me happy because I've never sauteed anything in my life. They were yummy, thank you.

I'm not sure how we're going to be working out the whole food situation. With the money I have, I can't afford for everyone to be eating my food, but I've got the only food in the house right now. Boyfriend woke up this morning and asked what food there was. The only food that wasn't mine was some Ramen that my mother gave me that I've designated as Communal. He had a Cup of Noodles and is now eating barbecue chips that I picked up for him yesterday (at his request, with his dollar).

My new room looks like a dorm room. It's got a bed, my desk, and Boyfriend's make-shift desk area: a shelf with his monitor and X-Box360 on it. My laptop -- which I've generously donated to him until he gets a new computer -- is sitting on standby on the bottom shelf. We are both sitting in computer chairs in opposite corners staring at our monitors. Yup, it's basically a dorm room. But, it's a "dorm room" with a common room and full kitchen attached. A "dorm room" where RAs and ACs don't have access. So, I don't really mind.

Maybe I will post photos of the apartment later this week.

My goals for the day/week.
Immediate goal: Do the dishes
Short term goal: Get a job

I'm going to wrangle Boyfriend into helping me with that immediate goal now. After all, I cooked.

OMFG FINALLY

FINALLY!!!! After all these years of making stinking B's. I hate B's. I MADE A 4.0. Probably won't happen again. DOESN'T MATTER

What does that say? WHAT? OH PRESIDENTS LIST. So much more awesome than DEAN'S LIST

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I think I just took the "How Retarded Are You" test

I got 29. Which apparently means I'm not retarded. Wooo!

How Girly Are You?

Copy paste somewhere and x the things that apply to you.
Below 40 = not girly.
Above 40 = girly.
Above 55 = you're Paris Hilton.

[x] My toenails are almost always painted.
[x] During the summer pretty much the only shoes I wear are flip flops or go barefoot. (Because other shoes are not girly. Like heels for example)
[ ] My favorite toy as a child were barbies.
[x] My favorite color is pink or purple.
[ ] I did Gymnastics.
[ ] I love skirts/shorts (I don't think I own any shorts)
[ ] Hollister is my favorite place to shop. (Lame)
[ ] Tight jeans are the only jeans I'll wear. (So, you're more girly if you have the figure to pull of skinny jeans?)
[x] I love chocolate. (NOM)
TOTAL SO FAR: 4

[x] I straighten my hair.
[x] I have at least 8 face book pictures.
[ ] I usually go shopping once a week.
[x] I love to hang out with friends.
[ ] I have a real diamond ring or diamond necklace.
[ ] I've gone to a tanning salon. (Because white people are more girly than black people)
[ ] I've gone to the beach to tan - not to swim.
[x] I have at least 10 pairs of shoes.
[ ] I watch(ed) either The OC, Laguna Beach OR Desperate Housewives. (No, I would have to stab myself in the eye)
[ ] I change my profile weekly.
[ ] I have worn a shower cap
TOTAL SO FAR:8

[ ] I would NEVER step foot into Hot Topic. (WTF, that's an awesome store. There are girly goths. There is black lace!)
[x] My cell phone might as well become a part of me.
[x] I wear mascara every day.
[x] I've been or am on a diet.
[ ] Bathing suits are adorable. (Don't own one)
[ ] I don't know the difference between a sheep and a goat. (I do. Because I'm not retarded)
[ ] Big sunglasses are hot.
[x] I have gotten my nails done.
[ ] I own over 10 purses.
[ ] Music is my one of my favorite channels. (What?)
TOTAL SO FAR: 12

[ ] I love to talk about boys
[ ] I love to have other people do my hair.
[x] I like to give and receive hugs from all my friends. (Sometimes)
[x] I hate bugs.
[ ] Carnivals are so fun!
[ ] Summer is THE best season. (Too frickin hot)
[ ] My swimsuit has 2 pieces. (I don't own a swimsuit)
[ ] I'm waiting for my knight in shining armor (that's just retarded)
[x] Musicians are hot. (Well, Boyfriend is a musician)
[ ] You write me a poem and tell me I'm beautiful and I'm all yours. (No. Because I have a BRAIN)
TOTAL SO FAR: 15

[x] I'm self-conscious. (Yes)
[ ] I cry often. (Not so much lately)
[ ] My room smells like vanilla.
[ ] My dishes get washed more than once a week. (Umm, probably right at once a week)
[ ] I don't do sports (I do martial arts)
[x] I HATE to run.
[x]I squeal when I am surprised. (Oh, god. Damnit.)
[ ] I eat dried fruit as a snack.
[x] I love romance novels. (I like MLCs. That's kinda romantic)
[ ] Drew Barrymore is so cute. (What? No.)
TOTAL SO FAR: 19

[ ] I dance a lot.
[x] I usually spend over an hour to get ready to leave my house. (Umm, does shower time count?)
[x] My hair is important. (I didn't dye my hair blue because I DIDN'T want people to look at it)
[ ] I love to get dressed up. (Not so much since the fat came on. Only because I don't own any really dressy clothes)
[ ] Every part of my outfit needs to match. (OMG I TOTALLY MATCH MY BRA TO MY EYESHADOW)
[ ] I talk on the phone at least once a day to my friends.
[x] I'd love to have a photo shoot of myself. (Well, that just sounds fun. After I've lost 20 lbs)
[ ] The price on clothes hardly matters. (Umm, yeah. It does. Because daddy isn't paying)
[ ] chapstick is a form of lipgloss when it has color (No, because it's not glossy. Retard)
[ ] I wish I looked like a model. (Whatever. I have accepted myself. And I'm hot.)
TOTAL SO FAR: 21

[ ] I wish I could meet Paris Hilton
[ ] R&B is the best music.
[ ] I pop my collar.x
[ ] Guys with Mohawks are GROSS! (What? Guys with Fauxhawks are douche bags, but a real mohawk is kinda cool)
[ ] Horses are beautiful
[ ] I never pay attention in school. (That. Is. Retarded.)
[x] Cats are adorable. (This is true. It cannot be denied)
TOTAL SO FAR: 22

[ ]I write my own music.
[x] I would love to visit Hawaii (Well, duh)
[ ] Valentine's day is so cute! (WTF???)
[ ] White is better than black. (Holy shit? You're racist too?)
[ ] I wouldn't be caught dead in all black. (Umm, sexy LBD with some black stillettos. Hell yes I would)
[ ] My closet is STOCK FULL of clothes.
[x] I hate the grunge look of a beard. (Uh, yeah. Because that's called lazy)
[x] I love to read magazines.
TOTAL SO FAR: 25

[ ] I love to gossip.
[ ] I love Celine Dion.
[ ] My baths are 2 hours long.
[ ] My wedding only needs a groom because it's already planned. (Lame)
[ ] My friends and I are in a strict group. We mostly only hang out with each other. (Oh my god. Other people are NOT diseased.)
[ ] I like kids. (They're kinda sticky)
[ ] Diet drinks are the best. (No, malibu and pineapple is best)
[ ] I have been a vegetarian. (What? How does that make you girly?)
[ ] I refuse to eat at McDonald's. (I just finished a McChicken. Nom.)
TOTAL SO FAR:25

[x] I check my facebook everyday.
[x] I have a lot of jewelry. (Mostly because of the next statement)
[x] Claires has cheap jewelry. (What does this have to do with me?)
[ ] My screen name[s] has x's in them.(??)
[ ] Either one of my msn names has/had <3/♥'s style="font-style: italic;">(OH MY GOD. No)
[ ] I would never want to be the opposite sex. (Are you kidding? And give up my one chance of actually being good at FPSs?)
[x] I have more than 3 pillows on my bed
Total: 29

What do you know today that you didn't know yesterday?

Seche Vite is a popular top coat polish, I'm sure you're all aware. Today I was reading one of my favorite polish blogs, Little Fairy Nails, which is in French. About Man Glaze Fuggen Ugly, she said "et il sèche aussi très vite :)" At which point I realized that sèche vite actually means "dry quickly."

LOL!

YouData

So, this is pretty neato. It's an easy way to make a couple extra bucks. I heard about it from Northern Cheapskate. It's called YouData. You look at ads that are of interest to you. The idea is that we should be the ones controlling our own data and selling our own attention, not third parties like broadcasters, newspapers, and spammers. Basically, you are selling your attention! You also have the option to donate your funds to charity.

From what I've seen so far, you get paid about $0.15 for each one (at least, that's what I've seen so far). So, in a couple minutes, you could make a couple bucks. Got a couple spare minutes?

Sign up here!
Referral Code: stargirlheuser

Envelope System

've always been very good about balancing my account, but never very good about not spending money on unnecessary items. My sister introduced me to the envelope system and it has already saved me a couple dollars. First step: make a budget. First I calculate how much I'll be spending on bills: credit cards, rent, utilities, etc. That money stays in the checking account. Calculate how much you can afford to save: transfer that to savings. Then I calculate how much I am likely to spend on other items. I've decided on a few categories: Dining Out, Groceries, Fun, Gas, and Misc. Make an envelope for each category. Decide how much money will be going to each category. I'm allotting $10/week for Dining Out (eating out and snacks), Fun (clothes, makeup, movies) and Misc. $15/week for Gas. Not sure about food, since I'm just getting out of college cafeteria living. I've tentatively placed that in the $20/week with plans to upgrade if necessary (I have a deal with my roomie for meals that we have together: he buys, I cook). Next, withdrawal cash and place the allotted amount in the appropriate envelopes. Last step, very important: Do not go over.

I feel that I will probably go under in some categories, then save up that money for when you really need it. For example, I might not use all of Dining out, but what I don't use each week can be saved for when I want to go to a nice dinner. At the end of the month, what I haven't used can be redeposited in my checking account.

I've just started today. I only had 3 envelopes and $2. I had bought a skirt for $8 the other day. So I placed the remaining $2 in Fun. I took out $20 from my checking account and placed $10 each in Misc and Dining. After I've spend some money, I replace the money with the reciept.

Today I spent $8 of Misc on keys ($6/2 keys) and cleaning supplies ($2). I spent $5 of Dining on snacks at Circle K for Boyfriend. (I'm so nice). I don't count the change. I've I have change in my wallet, then I only write down the lower whole dollar amount. Example: the two keys were actually $6.26, but I had some coins on hand. If I hadn't, I would've spent $7 on the keys and put the change in my change purse.

How has this saved me money already? I was at Lowe's getting my keys made and Wal-Mart is right there. I thought I would pop over and pick up some envelopes, since I only have 3. But then, I thought, I only have $2 left in Misc. I'll just see if I can get some from the secretary's office tomorrow. So, a few of my envelopes will have BAC logos on them ^_^ Also, they will have been free!

I hope this works out and I keep it up. It's a great way to save money!

Other ways to save money:
Clip coupons: If you can save an average of $1.50 from the coupons you've clipped, then you've gotten your paper for free. Beware: don't be tempted to buy the name brand item just because you've got a coupon. Make sure you're actually saving money! There are very few items for which I demand name-brand (Special K and Crystal Light are two.) For everything else, check and see if the off brand isn't cheaper.
Cut and Dye your own hair: this isn't feasible for everyone, but I cut and dye my own hair. I'd do Boyfriend's, if he let me.
Bike around: Bike to work! If you live too far away to work or, like me, have to take the highway to work, instead, use a bike for other trips, like to the store.
Thin out the drinks: adding water to milk and juice can really stretch them! Especially if you drink juice like it's going out of style (like I do!). Just be careful not to over do it.

~*~Stargirl~*~

Random 5 people

DO NOT READ THE WHOLE BULLETIN!!! JUST QUICKLY COPY AND PASTE.... DON'T SPOIL IT!

Name 5 people you can think of right off the top of your head. Don't read the questions underneath until you write the names of all 5 people. This is a lot funnier if you actually randomly list the names first.. No cheating!

1. Boyfriend
2. Pete
3. Roomie
4. C.X. Mason
5. Sister

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Where did you meet number 4 at?
Trig class, I guess. But I didn't really get to know him until the semester that Boyfriend and Sir roomed.

Do you love anyone up there?
Umm, all of them, I guess. In different ways. Some more than others.

What would you do if number 5 and number 1 were going out?
Punch her in the tits.

How did you meet number 1?
Sir's sister was trying to teach me and some others how to waltz, and we went into Holy Grounds where Boyfriend was hanging out with M. Tracy. Boyfriend watched us for a minute then sat down at the piano and played us some appropriate waltzing music!

Who is number 4 dating?
His lovely fiancee.

Have you ever eaten around number 1?
Almost every meal for the past year and a half (minus winter hols).

What do you like about number 2?
He is funny. And he introduced me to an awesome comic: Kick-Ass

What do you think of number 1?
He is my awesome sexy nerd boy!

Who does number 3 like?
Umm, beer.

Have you ever been in or on number 1's bed?
I am on his bed right now. It is my primary hang out spot (IT IS THE COMFIEST SPOT IN THE ROOM).

Do you like number 1?
I LOVE HIM. He's pretty groovy.

Do you trust number 5
As far as I can throw her. Which is probably pretty darn far. She only weights 23 lbs.

Have you and number 4 ever sang together?
Oooh, I almost was like "what? no." And then I remembered we road-tripped it up to DC together. I think we probably both sang along to the songs on the various cds.

Do you think any of these ppl will repost this?
Sister, maybe, none of the other one's will since I'm doing this on my blog

Which one did you know longest?
Sister. Since before birth, you know

Which one knows your password?
Boyfriend knows it. Since he uses my laptop.

If 1 got in a fight with 4 who would win ?
It depends which characters they chose. I think Boyfriend might be better, especially if he chooses Ken. I am not sure though.

Are any of them married?
One will be in a few months

Is 1 in love?
YES WITH ME

What kind of person is 3?
HE IS MY ROOMIE. He is pretty darn cool.

Why are there not that many questions about #2 and so many about #s 1 and 4?

The New Hair

Temporary Brown Hair

For a spell there (a few hours) I had hideous brown hair. Hideous because I was green in parts. When you're dying your hair black, it's good to do it in steps, so I dyed it brown first, then dyed it black. Looks a bit grayish on the ends. Anyway, this really showed me why it is good to do it in steps.