Oh Palin!

Couric is asking Palin to explain why Alaska's proximity to Russia gives her foreign policy experience.

Heres the link: VIDEO


COURIC: You've cited Alaska's proximity to Russia as part of your foreign policy experience. What did you mean by that?

PALIN: That Alaska has a very narrow maritime border between a foreign country, Russia, and on our other side, the land-- boundary that we have with-- Canada. It-- it's funny that a comment like that was-- kind of made to-- cari-- I don't know, you know? Reporters--

COURIC: Mock?

PALIN: Yeah, mocked, I guess that's the word, yeah.

COURIC: Explain to me why that enhances your foreign policy credentials.

PALIN: Well, it certainly does because our-- our next door neighbors are foreign countries. They're in the state that I am the executive of. And there in Russia--

COURIC: Have you ever been involved with any negotiations, for example, with the Russians?

PALIN: We have trade missions back and forth. We-- we do-- it's very important when you consider even national security issues with Russia as Putin rears his head and comes into the air space of the United States of America, where-- where do they go? It's Alaska. It's just right over the border. It is-- from Alaska that we send those out to make sure that an eye is being kept on this very powerful nation, Russia, because they are right there. They are right next to-- to our state.

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I wonder

I wonder what it would be like to be a doctor ...

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Karma by Sign

So one of my favorite random websites to read is MSN.com. Don't ask me why. They have some of the most random things in there and seems to catch my eye. Today it was called: Karma by Sign.

" Have you ever felt as if you were unconsciously driven to live your life in a specific way, even though you think you'd rather not? Have you ever been fascinated with a certain profession – to the point where you'll defy everyone around you to follow it?

To answer could be "karma." What you have or haven't done in previous lifetimes is at the root. But if you're not aware of this, you can feel as if you're not in control of your own life. A young man once demanded to know why his former girlfriend had elected to become a nun. Her answer? "I have no choice."

The unconscious mind – especially when it stretches back over millennia – is the most complex and bewildering factor in our world. Your Sun Sign provides a clue, however, and can help shed a little light on your karma. The main point to remember is that extremes in one life need to be balanced in another one."

For me, I am a LIBRA - Society – and its expectations of you – tends to be very important to you. Your manners are impeccable, you feel most comfortable when you behave in a way that others consider acceptable. In past lives, you didn't. Previous personalities may have been egotistical, arrogant, and somewhat selfish. Therefore, it's your job in this life to behave yourself and to be very nice to everyone.

Which makes me laugh because I am still egotistical, arrogant and not somewhat selfish but really selfish. Interesting. However, I am really trying to behave myself and be nice! :) You can go check out what your Karma is by your sign. Click on the link provided above!

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Happy 17th Birthday to my baby sister Adrienne! ... :) I love you!

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Oh So Random, Angela!

Ok - delayed gratification doesn't suck. I bow down to delayed gratification - probably just for tonight though

I just got my next book for the month - Brisingr!! Super excited to read it. Book club anyone? Gave up reading WICKED - can't seem to get into it right now. Anyone know of any other really good fun - EASY - non thinking reads for me?

Resolution for the week: Give them a rest! :)

Random newsbit of the week: The OC is a crazy addicting drama that gives me and Jo great pleasure in the midst of our crazy law school lives. Or at least my crazy law school life.

Wants for the week: A very happy uneventful week please before THE DAY which I plan to get drunk and say crazy stupid things and do even more crazy stupid things. I'm very excited!

Am I an alcoholic?

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Ugh !

After all that blah blah blah ...

delayed gratification sucks ...

J: If you do it, you will regret it. And if you don't, you will be happy!

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Do I love myself?

"What does it mean to really love yourself? Above all else, loving yourself means that you feel complete when you're on your own. People don't feel like they have to be responsible for your life, because you are responsible for yourself. There's not a needy factor that puts too much pressure on another person. So is this what men want? Who cares? It's time to figure out what you want. Loving yourself and feeling complete isn't about preparing yourself to catch a man (or a woman ^_^). Your emotional growth and well-being should start with you, not someone else, and it should be FOR you, not someone else."

It's harder than you think: To really love yourself. I definitely do not fit the description above for someone who loves themselves. Most people don't seem to take some time out of their day to figure this out. I think before you can really love yourself, you have to figure out who you are. How can you love someone without knowing them, right? I think its important to take some time out - whether its 10 minutes a day or once a week, take a time out from your life and just relax. Think about things calmly. At least this is what I am doing lately and I feel like its really helping me.Its really helping me gain perspective.

Things that I have been finding out about myself: I find that I can be more rational and less erratic. Whenever something emotional happens these days, I try (try being the operative word) to take a step back, breathe, and think about what I want ultimately. It's true - I still have the crazy need to be impulsive, erratic, and I completely totally hate the idea of delayed gratification. If I'm pissed, I just want to be pissed off and do pissy things that heightens my emotions and makes me feel firery good. But I think that's what gets me in trouble the most. At least it really screws me with me emotionally. If something is bothering me, I have this crazy need to fix it immediately - usually this means fixing it for that moment but making things worse in the end. I need that instant relief and I go crazy if I don't get it. Therefore, when something is bothering me, I have to remember that I do know what I want and then tailor my actions and words to that goal. I don't want to to do irrational things that make me emotionally unstable. I've had enough of that. I have to learn how to control myself more and let the little things go.

To my friends who I've talked their ears off for the past few months - thank you. I never realized I was such a talker, but talking to people who care about me helps me control myself and think rationally. I cannot thank you enough for putting up with all my nonsense. I cannot wait to see some of you on my birthday! :)

And to you - love yourself and be happy

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Dear Blogger

Dear Blogger,

Angela just wants to cherished :)

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Herbivore

I ate here today with Heather. It's a really cute little place on Divisidero. If you're a vegan, this is THE place for you to go. Since I grew up vegan, I had absolutely no problem with the food there. In fact, it felt like home (almost). I mean there is like a TON of things to choose from and its all vegan food! Absolutely fantastic! :)

Just to clarify - I'm not vegan or even vegetarian. I like eating meat sometimes, but I think I generally prefer less meat and more tofu and veggies. Although - I do believe I have some favorite dishes that must absolutely have meat. AND I desire a big juicy hamburger from time to time as well. ^^ hehe

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Instant Gratification & Happiness

So I'm actually trying to take some time out to find out what makes me happy.

Wikitionary defines "Happy": (1) Experiencing the effect of favorable fortune; having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind; as peace, tranquility, comfort, contented; joyous. (2) content; having no objection (to something)

Instant Gratification: We want it and we want it now!

Compare this notion with DELAYED GRATIFICATION. Wikipedia states, "Deferred gratification or delayed gratification is the ability to wait in order to obtain something that one wants. This ability is usually considered to be a personality trait which is important for life success. Daniel Goleman has suggested that it is an important component of emotional intelligence. People who lack this trait are said to need instant gratification and may suffer from poor impulse control.

I have been a big fan of instant gratification for the last year or so. I have been desperately seeking out things and people and whatever else that will instantly fulfill whatever it was that I was desiring at the moment. It took a lot of time and events but I think I am finally coming to the conclusion that a little bit of a delayed gratification is ok. I actually will not die if I don't get what I want right now, in this instant moment.

Denying yourself something that you think you want or need can do two things. First, it can drive you crazy and you eventually just do it anyway. Or second, it saves you from doing something that might not turn out to be so good later. So I think my advice to myself, is well, why don't I take a moment and think about IT (whatever IT may be) before I do it. It might save me a lot of time and trouble next time.

OR, it might just drive me crazy and I might just end up doing it anyway! HA! Sounds like fun!

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Thank God for Federal Loans

You got aid! :)

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WANTS ^^

BODY PILLOW!







Sex and the city - box set








Friends - box set :)










Sex and the city - the movie!



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DUDE, I PASSED !

I PASSED I PASSED I PASSED ... the MPRE.

I think!

:)

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