:: The Princess Diaries ::

:: 30.4.03 ::

you know how babies get really cranky and start crying when they're tired? well, that's me right about now. but, i probably shouldn't burst into tears since i'm at work, in the middle of math class.

:: debbie 4/30/2003 01:59:00 pm [+] ::
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yesterday, i stopped by the starbucks on clybourn and division to get my usual - grande skim caramel macchiato. but, apparently, my order bothered the starbucks guy. after he said he wouldn't make my drink, he got a little upset with me that i didn't want to get a frappucchino. "i'll still make it for you if you want. but, it's such a nice day. why don't you get a frappucchino? what, you don't like our frappucchinos?" he wasn't joking either. this guy was bothered. and i'm sure it didn't help that lady behind me wanted a venti skim caramel macchiato (he rolled his eyes after she said her order.)

and also, i'm not sure if i should be flattered or freaked out that the curly-haired guy at caribou coffee remembers what i like to drink. today, even before i got to the register to order, he asked, "the usual? medium skim mint condition?" yes, i was a bit freaked out.

what is with these coffee guys?

:: debbie 4/29/2003 10:25:00 pm [+] ::
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what's more embarrassing than a bunch of koreans dancing while a super white guy is dj-ing?
nothing.

oh, by the way, sun's bride's maid's dress was not the disco gold i thought it was going to be. she looked *so beautiful* , i almost cried. but, i'd be lying if i said i wasn't disappointed that the dress wasn't disco gold.

:: debbie 4/27/2003 08:48:00 pm [+] ::
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in the school i work in, three students were arrested for murder this past weekend. bond was set at $800,000 for one of the boys. one was denied bond and the last got out. and not too far away, in the town i live in, the remains of a man were found yesterday on the rooftop of the restaurant he used to own. he "disappeared" five years ago. and who says nothing exciting ever happens in the suburbs?

also, here's what i think ('cause it really matters): the rich, teenage northshore girls listening to their crap bands (like phish) should not be given cars, especially 4x4's, to drive. in fact, they just shouldn't be given licenses.

:: debbie 4/24/2003 10:43:00 pm [+] ::
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2 day pass to the Field Day Festival: $120-160
round-trip ticket from chicago to new york city: $150-180/person
3 nights for a hotel in long island: ~$150/night
car rental for 3 nights: ~$125
food and souvenirs: ~$50/day (at least)
seeing the Beastie Boys at the Field Day Festival with my brother: priceless

Priceless memories don't come cheap, do they?

:: debbie 4/23/2003 12:02:00 pm [+] ::
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when we first met, his didn't impress me. but then, i saw the charm in him and he grew on me. the walk we went on was very nice. he was affectionate and very sweet. he's not around anymore and i miss him. the time we spent together was special and we had fun. dukes, even though you're not with us anymore, you'll still be our first family dog.

:: debbie 4/19/2003 11:08:00 pm [+] ::
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the impossible has happened: the kim family has a dog (but maybe not for long).

:: debbie 4/19/2003 12:16:00 am [+] ::
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"who's a jew? why are you in school today?"
(while running errands with my co-workers) "the Jewel should be empty today. all of the jews are at church."
"if anyone mentions anything about cake again, i'm going to flush the cake down the toilet."
"yeah, i took a shower today. the soap doesn't work." said by my student with 51% body fat.
-and that's why i love going to work.



i'm a bad daughter. i really am. well, i know i'm a bad daughter to my mom, but now to my dad. even after i snap and yell at him (not to his fault), he still brings me something to make my tummy-ache go away and doesn't get upset with me.

:: debbie 4/17/2003 10:28:00 pm [+] ::
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it seems like when i'm waiting, there's absolutely nothing. but, when i've put it out of my mind, there it is! should i just lower my standards and just not ever expect anything? you'd think i'd be sick of it all by now. why do i do this to myself?

:: debbie 4/16/2003 10:39:00 pm [+] ::
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it's the end of another semester and school year. that means two things to me: nicer weather and a crapload of projects and reports. and as if it's not already hard enough to study on a bright and sunny saturday, this particular saturday is harder. within my field of vision is some geek-chic guy groping and trying to suck face with his pissed off, Christina Ricci look-alike girlfriend while she reads the newspaper. then, four guys with overstyled and overgelled hair, monochrome dress shirts and ties, and too much cologne are having some sort of pretend or wannabe exec. meeting (picture the movie, "Boiler Room.") and of course, there is a group of rich Northshore kids (who try to look poor) loitering and talking really loud for no reason. on top of all of that, it doesn't help that i'm seriously ADD today. so i turn up my music to drown everything out, but it's not working. but, i'm still convinced that it's everyone else and not me.

:: debbie 4/12/2003 09:25:00 pm [+] ::
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here's something i picked up from the little high school kiddies in that ANNOYING pre-calc class i have to go to:
"his love for you is like diarrhea, he can't stop it from coming." (or something like that.)

in the relatively short 24 years i've been alive, i think i have had my share of seeing nasty things. people throwing up, horrific and bloody injuries, cutting up dead cats, rats, and people, people defecating on themselves, etc. but, this one takes the cake - i supervise a student during his lunch period and he chews with his mouth open. and not only can you see the food, but you can hear him chew - loudly. today, he was eating some deep-dish pizza and i just couldn't take it. just imagine, seeing all that cheese and grease and hearing the smacking of cheese in someone's mouth. nasty! so, i told him how gross he was and went out into the hallway. but, i could hear him chewing from the hallway with the door almost shut. and he wonders why he eats lunch alone.

:: debbie 4/11/2003 12:57:00 pm [+] ::
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As everyone knows, turtles are supposed to move very slowly, and sit for a very long time. But, Shelley was a special turtle.
No matter how hard he tried, little Shelley just couldn't be still for long. Sometimes he would crawl out of his desk at school, roll over on his back, and whirl around like a spinning top!
~ from "Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle"

:: debbie 4/09/2003 08:52:00 pm [+] ::
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this morning, one of my students came in and asked to see our nurse because he might have taken the wrong meds. and he was worried that the meds might cause an adverse effect on him. he said that by accident, he took one of his mom's "woman" pills. we thought maybe he took pamprin or something. so, we called his mom to confirm what had happened. it turns out that he took one of his mom's hormone pills by mistake. and jokingly, his mom told him that he was going to get his period. hearing this from his mother, a nurse, he freaked out. but, not to worry, it passed through his system without any trouble. well, except for the high voice and girlish figure that he now has.

:: debbie 4/08/2003 09:52:00 pm [+] ::
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while watching an episode of "the real world: las vegas" with yooj -

debbie: doesn't he (frank) look like jack from "will and grace"?
yooj: him?!
debbie: yeah.
yooj: he looks...
debbie: like he could be gay?
yooj: like a guy you would like.
debbie: i like guys who look like they could be gay?
yooj: no, i can see you liking guys like him.
debbie: yeah, guys who look like they're gay.
yooj: no, i just picture you liking guys like him.
debbie: yeah, guys who look like they are gay.

:: debbie 4/07/2003 09:31:00 pm [+] ::
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a minae&debra bonding moment (the abridged version)-

debra: everyday? are you nuts? no.
minae: come on. what's the big deal?
debra: i have my pride, you know.
minae: how about every other day then?
debra: no.
minae: how come? you have nothing to lose.
debra: except my pride.
minae: okay, maybe only a little bit.
debra: how about all of it and my dignity?
minae: you should write a letter.
debra: are you out of your mind? no.

:: debbie 4/05/2003 11:48:00 pm [+] ::
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here's what i learned last night at the house of blues:
- just because a show is "18 & over" doesn't mean that everyone inside the venue is.
- there are people who do not look in the mirror before leaving their houses.
- there are people who do look in the mirror before leaving their houses, and truly believe they can leave looking the way they do.
- there are people out there who think they look good wearing : vinyl jackets, clothes that are meant for adolescents (even though they are not), skirts that look like neckwarmers for skiing, and a white bandana with a white kangol hat.
- this particular chicago dance scene was nothing like the one in london.
- this particular chicago dance scene was made-up of rich, pretty-looking, underage north shore kids who just wanted alcohol and free grabs (or to be grabbed).
- if you want to get some attention, start dancing like an idiot in the middle of the dance floor when no one else is and there is only background music on.
- to the untrained ear (i.e. mine), all dance music basically sounds the same.
- i'm not quite sure what i was thinking when i said i would go.

:: debbie 4/05/2003 11:04:00 pm [+] ::
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take me out to the ball game
the cubs season started this week. you know what that means... kyle farnsworth. need i say more? play ball!

:: debbie 4/03/2003 08:33:00 pm [+] ::
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just because they're special ed, doesn't mean they get to be spoiled brats. when the bell rings, class is over and you've got five minutes to get ready for the next class. that's more than enough time when you're just staying in the same room. and when i'm teaching class and i say biology is over, biology is over. you can't do your biology work during history. i shouldn't have to say anything more than once. i shouldn't have to say anything at all! i don't care if you're bigger than me, biology is over and i'm the teacher. what do i get for this? mean glares (that i'm used to) and a biology textbook almost thrown at me. looks like miss kim will be the target of some nasty looks for the rest of the week. it's only the second day after break. just ten more weeks...

~on a totally different topic - i wonder if being inconsistent is as tiresome as experiencing the inconsistencies.

:: debbie 4/01/2003 10:15:00 pm [+] ::
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