Potato Snacks and European Adventures

When there is very little for the mind to concentrate on, I can easily get sidetracked in a myriad of thoughts. And as they pile up into that small brain of mine, it gets so cluttered and to be honest, it's hard for me to find the focus and purpose to blog. So I figured, Why don't I just blog my thoughts out? That way, you know that I'm certainly not dead (yet) and that there is in fact many things to keep me going. So without further ado-- here it goes.

1. I cannot stop eating Pringles.


I really shouldn't eat while sitting at the computer. Since I've been working on my stories and reading articles nonstop, I tend to keep food as my company as I type away. And while I feel my writing growing more vast as I finish chapter after chapter, I'm afraid to say that the same could be said about my thighs. The ultimate addictive pleasure? Pringles. Potato or no potato, it doesn't really matter. The fact is that I have been consuming way too many of these cans of goodness, and I seem to not be stopping any time soon. Delicious, yes. But figure-friendly, not so much. But they really are so good and satisfying. Pringle du jour would have to be Ranch, if you are wondering. And $1 a can sales are not helping me cut my cravings either.

2. I miss my Gunners very much.


I am getting way too emotional for my own good. Yes, I am a total crybaby that I cannot handle two months without them, but it feels like years ago that I would wake up early every Saturday morning to watch Arsenal matches. I miss hyped-up-on-prescription-meds-on-the-sidelines Arsene Wenger, Adebayor's lucky hair (don't get me started on those transfer rumors...), Cesc the midfielding extraordinare, Eboue's embarrassingly screwed up dance moves against Derby, hell, even Robin 'My bones are made of glass someone please bubble wrap me thrice' van Persie. Although Euro Cup was enjoyable, I don't think it would ever surpass my never-ending love of Arsenal FC. To make matters worse, the club seems to be going through a massive overhaul, which started with Flamoney Flamini leaving, which then would follow with Hleb and Gilberto (I cried when I found out Gilby was leaving...*sigh* what a classy guy). Luckily tomorrow begins the new season, with a friendly against Barnet FC. I've been squeeing in excitement for about week now, and it's about time. Will I be waking up with the morning sun? Most definitely.

3. Coldplay at the Wachovia Center


I was quite upset that the show was first postponed from June 29th to July 25th, but now that the show is only a week away I am so bloody excited!!!!!!! This is my first ever concert, and I wanted my first concert to be special by seeing my favorite band ever. I can't believe I've gone this far without seeing them live, but now that the time has come I cannot be happier. I wonder how they would work Viva La Vida on the tour, and if it would be different than their talk show performances so far. It would be awesome if they had hired some strings players on the tour, for that would be sheer bliss!! And of course, I want to hear those A Rush of Blood To The Head classics such as In My Place and The Scientist. Perhaps I should bring a ziploc bag with me so I can collect some of that butterfly confetti!!!! Hopefully the show won't disappoint, but something tells me that it's going to be one of the greatest experiences of my life so far.

4. Snapshots on my mind....

I've been using a lackluster, crappy digital camera for some time now, and since there are some new adventures I'll be embarking on this year, I think that it's time for a nicer quality camera. And after checking out some models and asking around, I think I would like to settle with this gem. It takes excellent pictures, is great with audio and video, and is pretty frugal as well! Perfect for me. Not to mention it comes in a variety of pretty hues, me being partial to 'plum'. Hopefully I'll be able to get it before the concert!

5. I need to get my passport renewed ASAP.


If I am to go to Paris and London this Christmas holiday, I really need to get my passport renewed NOW. The thought of it still invalid irks me beyond belief. I really need to make this trip feel more so like reality, because as of now it seems so much like a dream, and it bothers me. Even though my prospects of going are sure.

6. I want to go shopping so bad...


...but I can't. For one, I need to save money. Oh, scratch that, it's not like I even have money. I am pretty much dead broke, having spent my holiday money on other clothes and books. And I just can't plead my parents for money, that's just not right. So, I'm stuck with the drab, humdrum clothes I already own. Internet window shopping doesn't make this longing for new clothes easier either, like this gorgeous Alice + Olivia frock that would probably cost me two months salary.

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*sigh* Well, I suppose that's better. At least you are up to speed with me now. Anyways, I hope everyone had a lovely Friday (I for one forgot that it was Friday and almost missed The Soup!).

Hopefully I'll have time to inform you all of my ongoings tomorrow!!