HodgePodge: Project Procrastination

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Since I'm trying to get back into thesis-writing pretty hard-core today, HodgePodge is a perfect way to get a moment to blog. For those keeping score: I'm back in Budapest. My pockets are much lighter, but my heart, soul, and camera are quite full. It was an amazing trip, which I am trying to figure out how the heck I'm going to be able to blog it all! Seriously.

So, to procrastinate from both thesis and blogging I present.....

1. What are you plans for Easter?

Sadly they will probably only include writing my thesis. I hope to get out for a run though (if the weather cooperates), to enjoy the spring and everything that comes with Easter. Oh and gorge on candy. Because. I. Can.

2. Besides Jesus, who would you like the meet from the Bible? Why?

I was wavering on this one. Mary Magdalene? Peter?

Then I realized: Judas.

Not your typical answer, right?

But really, I'd like to hear his side of the story.

He's been the scapegoat for so long,

so recognized as the evil figure of the Bible,

so many phrases and superstitions rose up out of his bad name.

But was he a bad guy? Or just a guy with a bad rep?

3. One modern convenience that you didn't have as a child that was easy to live without?

The internet.

God, it's so nice, so convenient.

I'm so glad to have it,

to keep up with some friends I would have lost,

to make new friends (like you!),

to get answers in a snap.

But really?

Life pre-internet? So much easier.

Handwritten letters,

news on paper and on TV only,

etc, etc, etc.

I guess I didn't miss it,

because I didn't know it.

But now people cannot get off of it.

I hate when I'm at dinner and a friend checks their email

(though, i've been known to do that on occasion

when on vacation,

but mostly to alert my parents that yes, i am still alive and safe

and I feel bad every.single.time. i do it.)

4. More Left or Right Brained?

According to the Quiz Joyce posted

I am:

51% Left Brained

49% Right Brained

I like to think that means I am using both sides to their greatest capacity. But, it makes sense to me. I am an equal split in interests - Medieval History MA with plans to go to Med School? How else would that be possible?

5. Something you intended to do today, but didn't? Why?

It's too early in the day to fully answer that question,

but if I have to look into the future,

I think either finishing this paper or going for a run won't happen,

though I would love for both of them to.

6. Cadbury Cream Eggs or Reeses Peanyt Butter?

Reeses.

All the way.

Cadbury Cream eggs are gross.

(Though I did buy some Cadbury Caramel eggs in Heathrow yesterday;

I do love those)

7. Favorite cartoon character as a kid?

Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers

I loved Chip & Dale

and I don't think I can separate them out

to tell you who I liked better ;)

8. Random Thought?

I'm seriously trying to figure out how to get back to London/Cambridge.

I LOVED it there. So. Much.

oh,

and that thesis?

Due in about a month and 3 days.

EEEEEE!

first 4 images via we[heart]it

last image: via ME :)

A Little Bit of Me

For any of you new here, hello!

Since I'm down to my last paper (!!!),

I'm just doing a quick little fill in thing

(that I found over on Candace's Blog),

so you can know a little more random

about yours truly :)

Happy Weekend to all!

I am... a fiercely loyal to my friends and family.

I want... to be home to play in the snow.

I have... the greatest family in the world.

I wish... it was warm enough to wear flip flops.

I hate... the word hate. Or that people are still smoking on my hall in the dorm. It's a non-smoking dorm. Having my room smell like smoke is so not my preference.

I fear... needles.

I hear... the sweet sounds of jazz coming from my Napster radio.

I search... google for the answers to everything.

I wonder... when I will get around to starting my thesis.

I regret... very little.

I love... my friends and family more than anything.

I ache... nowhere; clearly I need to work out more.

I always... say please and thank you. Manners are important things to teach your children.

I usually... am optimistic and give people the benefit of the doubt. Yes, this ends up hurting me from time to time.

I am NOT... going to let school rule my life this semester. There will be time for me in there too.

I dance... randomly. You can find me having frequent dance-it-out moments (yes, like in Grey's, but me and my roomies have done this since before Grey's)

I sing... to myself all the time. Move over Taylor Swift!

I never... say never. It always comes back to bite you in the butt.

I rarely... make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I prefer only the PB.

I cry... when I'm really, really angry.

I am not always... punctual; but I really, really try.

I lose... my mind on a regular basis.

I'm confused... by some people in this world.

I need... to get back to a regular sleeping schedule.

I should... get back to my paper now. Drat.

What are you?

Also, I think I may start "Just Another Music Monday" soon,

the first week or so may be just me, as I try to figure out the McLinky thingy.

Also, keep your eyes peeled - Sam, Neely, and I

have a fun surprise coming soon that I know you will all love!

You Think You Know Me?

Well, it's that time of the week again (and I am back!)

Hop on over to MannLand5 for some "Getting to Know You"

(and yes, again, all photo credit here goes to we[heart]it)

1. The most expensive thing in my closet is...

Well, that's not fair!

My closet is tiny here!

But, I guess, probably my

brand, spankin', awesome new dress.

Mine is in darker greens/browns than this,

and has a sash, but it's this dress.

It's by lavand. and I love it.

2. Have you ever played a team sport?

Are you kidding me?

I think I played every team sport available:

tball, baseball, softball

soccer, field hockey, fencing

etc, etc, etc

3. If you were a bug, what kind would you be?

" Follow the spiders? Follow the spiders? Why couldn't it be follow the butterflies?"

4. Where on your body is the worst place to get sunburnt?

You are talking to the queen of sunburns,

and that's a title I don't proudly bear.

Quick answer: Behind the knees.

Long answer: Any sunburn hurts.

5. Are you happy?

Yes.

What a refreshing thing to say.

6. Are there any abbreviations that make your skin crawl?

Though I use it,

I really hate "LOL"

especially when people say it.

outloud.

typing i can semi-deal with.

but speaking it?

you're totally not LOLing

if you say LOL.

7. Do you love where you live, or could you live anywhere?

I like Budapest.

(I dislike the dorm)

I love New Hampshire.

I love North Carolina.

So, maybe I think I can be happy anywhere.

8. What, if any, extreme measures do you go to, to keep from overeating?

Pfft. Funny question.

I eat 'till I'm full.

And if it's really, really good,

I eat till I can't take another bite.

How's that for a diet?

:)

Sunday 8

So, I'm back in New England after my whirlwind tour to Carolina. I'm tired and promise a post about this vacation (of which I've been a bad blogger for!) soon[ish]. But, for your reading entertainment before then, I give you: Sunday Funday! [Or, Getting To Know You] hosted by MannLand5!

1. If you could star in any movie genre..what would it be..romance..horror..comedy..suspense or action?

Action.

Totally action.

I'm badass!

Shoot some cool (fake) guns,

have some cool (and totally fake) fights,

drive some hot and fast (real) cars,

and save the day?

Check & Check!

2. Do you recycle?

Whenever I can,

so,

Yes.

99.9% of the time.

The other 0.1% I feel bad about.

3. Have you ever been to a strip club?

Nope.

Not on my to-do list, either.

4. Do you have a nickname?

A bunch, probably.

Court, CK, etc

5. What's a name you can't stand to be called?

"Hey! You!"

"Hey! Hey Girl!"

6. What are your Summer staples?

T-Shirt.

Shorts.

Bathing Suit.

Rainbows.

7. What was the last thing you bought for yourself?

A sun dress in NC.

And some $3.99 movies at Best Buy.

8. Are you happy with your boob size?

Sure,

they're Courtney-sized

and therefore, perfect :)

as usual, all photos (we [heart] it)

Sunday Funday & Giveaway Reminder

*** re-re-reminder! enter my giveaway before it's too late! studies show that 9 out of 10 people that don't enter today will be sad, sad, sad! experts have said that people entering my giveaway [and thus, making me smile] will grant me extra points on my Latin exam tomorrow! hurry! while you still can!***

So, this week I thought, i need a break from my exams. I study hard, so why not? MannLand5 always hosts a weekly getting to know you (welcome to new people, btw! grab a cup of coffee, let's get to know each other!), and it's another great quick and to the point blogging idea!

1. Why did you start blogging?

Originally, just because I like writing;

Then, to talk about my to-become-a-doctor-process

Then, that got interrupted by my

Now grad school adventure to Budapest

2. Who's the one blog friend that you would want to meet most in "real life"?

There are too many of you to answer this at one!

Sam @ Life is Beautiful & New England Girl

- because they know what it means to have NE pride!

Joyce @ This Side of the Pond & Selma @ Crazy Little World of Mine

- because they know the ins & outs of life outside the US!

Katie @ Goodbye Animosity & Teresa @ TeresaBug

-because I think I just get how they think; good conversations to be had!

Can't you just see how good I am at decisions?

3. Why are you always concerned with losing that "extra 10 pounds" when chances are your husband/boyfriend/friends tell you that you look fine just the way you are?

For me it's not the weight;

For me it's not the size jeans I wear today, last year, or next month;

It's the lifestyle associated with those numbers that matters;

When I'm not active, I get depressed;

When I'm not active, there's something wrong.

Fencing is my sanity, my escape;

See? It's not the 10 lbs, it's so much more.

4. What's the one thing you wish guys could understand about you?

I don't interrupt people because I'm rude,

I interrupt because I have the memory of a goldfish,

and if i don't tell you rightthisverysecond i'll forget it.

5. Tattoos?

Nope, sorry.

6. What was the best year of your life and why?

2003-2004

First year of college;

First year of North Carolina;

Great friends, great fencing, great times.

Though, to quote Mr. J. Mayer

"I like to think the best part of me

is still hiding up my sleeve."

7. Name three things you would do if you were a man for one day.

pee. standing. up.

have hours long discussions about sports

(which i do now, but no one would look at me funny

over how passionate and involved i get)

talk about cars

(see reason above re: sports)

8.What's your alcoholic drink of choice that usually raises a few eyebrows?

i'm not that much of a drinker;

but when out for cocktails with friends

i can sip some amaretto sours,

but the one that raises eyebrows?

jack & coke.

it's a strong drink for a not-so-often drinker

but when made right, it can taste so good

with a nice steak dinner!

as it has been the past few posts, credits to weheartit

Giveaway Reminder & Monday Things

****Just a quick reminder to enter my give-a-way! You've still got a while, but don't wait! The early bird catches the worm and all that!***

So, I found this fun little survey thingy and figured, why not!? It's quick, it counts as posting, and it fits into my don't-take-too-much-time-from-school-work hell that I'm in now. So yay! Welcome to anyone new, and to the rest of you, welcome as well! Go! Join in the fun!

1. Favorite things about Spring:

Hands down, no questions asked, 100% - THE SUN

2. What I'm doing for Spring Break:

Flying from Budapest;

Back to NH, visiting family;

Down to NC, visiting friends (and researching);

Back over to Paris, chillin' with Dad;

Relaxing.

3. Favorite Spring flower:

Daffodils.

They remind me of the sun.

4. Do you have a garden?

Sometimes I pretend

that my mom's garden is my garden.

5. If so, what do you grow.

The most beautiful flowers

your eyes have ever seen

6. Do you do Spring cleaning?

Internally, yes.

Externally, ask me tomorrow.

7. What is your weather *really* like right now?

This past week? Sunny and 50+

Today, rainy and grey.

That's spring for you.

(ps. totally want a pair of converse, pink please!)

8. Snapped any weather related photos lately? Share one with us!

Not lately, but since the rest on here

are from We [heart] It,

here's an awesome one I found:

9. What's your favorite thing to do on a sunny afternoon?

Stay in my PJs;

Read a good book;

Sip some good coffee;

Giggle with friends.

10. Favorite TV show right now?

Criminal Minds;

Happy penultimate week of April!

5 X 5

I woke up today (late, as usual on the weekends, the alarm went off and my body cringed and denied that one could set an alarm on the weekend) and freaked out at the amount of work I have still to do this weekend. And I really wanted to post something too, but I was afraid that any time given to my blog would be too much time away from the mountain of schoolwork I have (as, yes, it does take me too much time to cleverly weave my words). But then, while eating my breakfast and reading over some new posts this morning I found out I had been tagged in this fun little game by my fellow New England native Sam, from Life is Beautiful. (ps. you really ought to check out her blog!) It's sort, it's sweet, and it will let me write here and write the 3.5 other papers on the docket for today (yes, you did read that number of papers right).

So, here we go! 5 simple questions that need 5 answers each!

#1. Where were you 5 years ago?

(February 2005)

- I was finishing up my Sophomore year at UNC.

- I was trying to determine a major so the NCAA wouldn't keep me from fencing.

- I was still learning the ropes about life in the South.

- I was more potentially devoted more to fencing than to my schoolwork.

- I was a wide-eyed 19 year old.

#2. What is/was on your to-do list today?

- Finish journals (all 4 of 'em) for my renaissance class.

- Finish presentation for Medieval Science class.

- Clean my itty-bitty room

- Go for a run.

- Do some Yoga.

#3. What 5 snacks do you enjoy?

- Cheeze-its

- Chips & Salsa

- Cape Cod sea salt and vinegar kettle cooked chips

- Resees PB Cups Miniatures

- The cookies here that have chocolate on top and jam in the middle

#4. Name 5 places you have lived.

- NH

- Chapel Hill, NC

- Carrboro, NC

- Rome, Italy

- Budapest, Hungary

#5. What 5 things would you do if you were a billionaire?

- Donate at least $5Million to Charity

- Pay off all my family's debt & put $ into savings so as to not incur more debt

- Buy a vacation home for my parents & give them enough $ to retire on

- Buy me a house & car(s) - 1 practical, 1 fun (Aston Martin!)

- Completely re-do my wardrobe

Tag 5 Lovely Ladies

- Kelsey @ The Seattle Smiths

- Tia @ Stoic

- New England Girl

- Jessica @ Chasing After Fireflies

- Blue Violet @ A Nut in a Nutshell