Happy November!

"Hey mom, guess what?"

"What?"

"It's November."

"Oh fantastic! It's almost your birthday!"

"And National Novel Writing Month..."

"Oh shit."

My thoughts exactly, my beloved mother.

16 days until my birthday. My social calendar is abnormally active. Officially, it's NaNoWriMo. I am hiding under my sheets in sheer terror as we speak.

To be honest I had been inclined to participate since my victory last year. Mid-2009 I had gotten some great music for inspiration, even greater pictures and a small character synopsis. I was ready. I was powered up.

Then October 31st crawled by.

I panicked. I didn't feel ready.

I still don't. Which is why my word count is currently 0. I am hoping that when the sun is out, that number changes.

So who is embarking on this psychotic journey with me? Raise your hands.

My sister took the camera with her on her Argentina/Peru trip. I'm having severe camera withdrawal symptoms. If I didn't have that possible Disney trip looming, I would waste all my savings on buying one.

No camera, no frequent blog posts. Life's sad that way.

The Jonas Brothers' concert is a few days away. I am a little excited. Teenager Central (this does not include me) is going beserk trying to figure out what hotel they're staying at, what airport they're going to land and where are they eating/living/breathing. Personally, I've never been a fan of celebrity stalking. Guess I am too cowardly and the thought of coming close to them and asking for an autograph or picture embarrasses me to no end. I do want to be courageous when the right time comes. Some day. Over the rainbow.

The fact that Geocities is closing at the end of this month stresses me greatly. I have more than one website there and I have no idea where to move them. Some have a more nostalgic nature while others... do not.

Maybe Webs is a good alternative?

Anyone else going through this? Let us all commiserate as we become part the Geocities Boo-Hoo Crew.

Add to the fact that I have decided to open a website about hamster care (Hamster 101) because I am so worried about the lack of proper care the hamsters in this country are getting. I dived into the opportunity of creating a source of information for the owners. Mom said I should make little fliers so I could distribute them in Pet Stores across the city. That way when they have any question or concern, they can just check it out. I don't know if this is even a good idea at this point but I am going to complete it and hope for the best. Maybe I should ask to meet with the Pet Store managers and talk about the situation. I don't know.

As if I don't have enough things on my platter right now.

Wordpress has a purpose: it wants to eat your soul and give you palpitations. If it weren't for my new friend thanks to Twitter, Darío, I would be crying in a corner by now.

Considering how tired I am, I think I've earned a Chef Boyardee break and a good solid hour of mindless entertainment provided by America's Next Top Model.

Go me!

After going to Orange on Saturday to asses my Chuck-is-damaged situation, I was told to return Monday so he could be hospitalized.

Once you become a Blackberry owner, it's practically impossible to picture life without it. I was already suffering from withdrawal symptoms. Couldn't check my e-mail, couldn't stay all day online on GTalk, couldn't write in the memo pad, couldn't obsessively check my Twitter feed...

I headed to the main office expecting the worst. This sentiment was heightened by the fact that a lady couldn't be bothered to hold the door as I was walked behind her and nearly broke my nose in the process. My insta-glare conveyed all the appropriate sentiments, believe you me.

I was given a ticket, guided to the waiting area for my problem and sat down.

That place makes it practically impossible for you to concentrate on what you're reading. They have loudspeakers that say, almost every other second in the most condescending voice ever, "Number X go to booth Y". I am glad that I have mastered the ability to zone out unwanted sounds when I read but still, I needed to be attentive in case they called my number.

My head was spinning by the time my number was called out. The guy asked me what was wrong with my phone after giving me one hell of a one-over. Cue awkward moment from me. I told him that my trackball wasn't working properly and that I needed it fixed ASAP. He asked me if I would cry if it wasn't fixed right away. Cue awkward moment # 2. I decided to go along with it and said that I would be very upset. He told me that since Chuck had a few nicks on the corner the warranty was invalid. I took a deep breath. More money out of my wallet. Just what I needed. Suddenly, he signaled a guy and handed him Chuck.

"Don't worry, we won't charge you."

My jaw dropped. 20 minutes later, my phone had a new trackball and I was bid farewell by the guy who handed me his Messenger address. Awkward moment #3 though I didn't mind. He wasn't my type but no matter. I had to hold myself in check before I did the happy dance in a room filled with people.

So... it just proves my theory that if you're a girl, you can get away with anything in this country.

Chuck is fine! Working like new again. We've finally made up.

~happy sigh~

Dear Chuck,

Thank you for throwing a hissy fit and therefore made the trackball useless. It doesn't scroll down no matter what I do. No towel, napkin or puff of air will make it mobile. You know what that means? No late night checking of Twitter. It also means going to Orange (thy father) and wasting what would be left of my afternoon trying to see if you're worth saving.

I am very annoyed. Bad Chuck. >( I can't live without you. You know this very well. I even bought you a pretty little purple cover to protect you after that first drop. I've apologized! Don't tell me you're one of those passive aggressive phones that suddenly explode thanks to the grudges.

What we had is real.

So please...

Can you magically heal yourself? That'd be nice.

No love,

Me

I signed up for an intensive photography course this weekend. Spur of the moment really. I've been wanting to take a course since March (wow- the year has gone by so quickly) and because of lack of funds (and enthusiasm), I never signed up. Until yesterday, where I said yes to the photographer who took my sister's wedding pictures. To his wife really.

Truth be told, I am looking forward to it! Borrowed my sister's professional camera and everything.

Always been a very visual gal. Let's hope I can translate it well into pictures.

Though... I hate waking up early on weekends. Goes against my nature. My insomniac nature that is. Class is at 9 am. Just looking at that hour makes me sleepy.

Have I found a cure to my insomnia? :O

Buon giorno October.

I am finally getting around to using the Learn-Italian-By-Thyself software I bought last month. So far the experience has been very fun. Then again I haven't even finished the first lesson. I am looking forward to it though. It's really easy.

I have the tickets for the Jonas Brothers.

VICTORY IS MINE!

Whooot! The entire process of obtaining the tickets was epic to say the least. Let's just say I have an inner negotiator that comes out when pretty boys are at risk. This event has received close to no promotion. It's all been worth of mouth and most of the tickets are sold out.

And for those who are curious, my crazy insomnia is very present. I think I am just staying awake until breakfast. Might as well do something productive now.

Like read or learn more Italian.

Tuesday's To-Do List

-Go to the bank and pay credit card (way overdue~)
-Buy Jonas Brother's tickets (Yes. I'm going and I AM NOT ASHAMED. I've heard some ugly rumors that front row seats are US$1,500.00 ... ARE YOU EFFIN' KIDDING ME SAYMON DIAZ?!)
-Return a defective card scanner my mother bought from Apple. (Whee... not.)
-Catch up on Glee with mom (We're total Gleeks.)
-Clean Buttercup's cage

I could've sworn there were more things for me to do. I guess it just looks all very daunting because most of the stuff is on opposite ends of the city. Lots of driving, lots of wasted gas.

My insomnia has been pretty severe this week. I mean, bedtime for me is 6 am. Brutal, I know. There are a lot of things going on right now that just make me anxious. Real life stuff that makes me want to stay under my covers and write stories forever. At least I have a say of how things should go in my books.

• 00:12 The exhaustion from the lack of sleep is getting to me but I don't care. Ouran is just TOO GOOD. #
• 03:55 Why hello insomnia! Long time no see...? #
• 14:35 @RuiDelgado . . . #
• 17:45 I just realized I haven't had a meal since yesterday at 5 pm. That's a little sad, yes? #
• 17:48 So now I am wondering what I could order. Pizza is out of the question (O HAI LACTOSE). #
• 17:48 @JoannaSalce Por que se estan dando golpes? #
• 19:25 RT @cristalmarie: "CRISTAL" the album by Cristal Marie: Featured in BTR Latin Worldwide at BreakThruRadio.com bit.ly/cLI8S=7969 #
• 19:38 @Luigi_Kunhardt I was thinking more in the lines of McD's ;) #
• 19:39 @sergio_carlo Dios te oiga. #
• 19:46 #EstaNocheTengoGanas de un McChicken sin mayonesa y un apple pie. @cristalmarie #
• 20:14 @ALECHABAN CBS. #
• 22:14 Hm. @JGuerrero va a #Twittdo y @RuiDelgado participa en LA Conferencia de Twitter en Los Angeles, California. Hmm, quien es el media guru? #
• 22:43 This is all kinds of awesome. tinyurl.com/lsfppj #

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• 01:03 I suck at goodbyes. I love you @Lisamariel318. Never forget. #
• 01:04 @Luigi_Kunhardt @cristalmarie @myriamstern Yes you will! Whoooot! #
• 01:23 So is everyone asleep? #
• 01:35 @ekunhardt Oh crap. That sucks! #
• 03:13 Stomach is quite fine. Typing is hard. @ButtercupHammie is having a ball... all over my floor. #
• 03:15 @ekunhardt I am guessing you got in, right? #
• 07:53 @myriamstern No need. I am magically awake :) #
• 08:26 @RachelleGardner Hope you have a good day :) #
• 09:28 Already on the street. Go me. #
• 10:33 RT: @memoplus URGENTE: Se buscan donantes de plaquetas para Edwin Abreu sangre RH 0+, llamar a María Eugenia del Pozo 809-284-6062. #
• 10:34 I have a headache. I think I may want a nap now. #
• 13:33 Major headache. Why are parents so... obnoxious?! #
• 13:51 @punkagogo It's not you. It's Facebook. It's being evil! #
• 13:52 @myriamstern Oh you Linkin Park fan... #
• 14:05 RT @cesarmillan: Today is Puppy Mill Awareness Day. Learn how you can avoid adopting from a puppy mill: ow.ly/oRFo #
• 14:47 @crislopezg ROFLMAO! 'Riding unicorns'. Hahahaha! Best playlist EVER! #
• 15:19 Hmm. Seems like the supposed Jonas Brothers Concert is a hoax. #
• 15:28 @Lisamariel318 Glad to hear you're safe and sound! #
• 16:00 @Luigi_Kunhardt que le pasa a Olga?! #
• 17:16 Dear couple at bakery, please stop with the gross and slobbery public displays of attention. It makes my water seem less appetizing. Xo, me #
• 17:32 I hate that when I am working in a WIP, I overuse certain words. Lately it's been 'warm' all over my MS. #
• 19:59 @myriamstern I feel your bb hates me. :( #
• 22:39 Loving the 'Ouran Host Club' anime OH SO MUCH! #

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• 01:31 I am relieved to find out that one of my packages has survived and is actually on it's way. Whoot! #
• 02:54 Little G asked me to help her write a short story. For Friday. As in... for a few hours away. Major writer's block ain't helping. #
• 04:14 Had an idea for the short story. It isn't my best but, at this point, it'll do. #
• 04:40 Finished the short story. Printed it and left it for her to check. Feeling sleepy. Time for bed. FINALLY! #
• 11:49 @myriamstern ... cause you're hot? #
• 12:28 @RuiDelgado Summers here and in NYC are definitely next to each other in competition. #
• 13:32 @Lisamariel318 Loving NYC! #
• 13:38 @Lisamariel318 I love you :) you'll be great. #
• 13:45 Agreed x 10! RT @littlequeenbee: Sending good vibes to @cristalmarie! She's going to Mexico to perform and she's going to kick major arse! #
• 13:53 Ugh. Que atraso. RT @remolacha: QUE ANIMAL! "La que quiera abortar que se tire de nalgas por una escalera" bit.ly/1rebut #
• 14:23 @RachelleGardner Hahaha! Oh my God. I shouldn't be laughing at that but it's hilarious! #
• 14:45 RT @RuiDelgado: I dream that someday Facebook would ban those annoying "Type of Friends" pictures I always get tagged in. #fb #
• 14:47 Who is not so shamefully planning to go to the Jonas Brothers Concert on October 25th with her little sister? It is me. I am not shamed. #
• 14:58 @prisciladiepz Loving it! #
• 18:28 @cleolinda Aw :( hope you feel better. #
• 21:26 I am going out tonight. Option number 1 was considered 'overdressed' by my parents. Back to the closet. #
• 21:30 Option no. 2 was also considered 'overdressed'. Grrr. #
• 21:38 @cristalmarie Parents. #
• 21:40 Option no. 3 was parentally approved but doesn't look that great on me. Time to scavenge Little G's closet. #
• 21:43 Option no. 4 is the winner! Now if only I could find some decent shoes to wear. #
• 21:46 Just realized once again that Blackberries are not party purse friendly. Grrrrr. #
• 21:59 Shoes found. Make up almost done. Cute jewelry on. Whoot! #
• 22:05 @LiaRam TU NO VAS? #
• 22:19 @LiaRam Y porque no?! #

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• 01:12 @cristalmarie TEQUILA. Horror de horrores. #notengooficio #
• 04:51 Aw. No one is awake on twitter. I iz sad. #
• 05:35 Going to bed now. Good night and good morning :) #
• 12:44 @ekunhardt Happy Anniversary! #
• 17:38 @paolacgonzalez Te envidioooo! Have fun! #
• 21:25 @myriamstern I can't see it! #

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• 00:25 The package delivery date keeps getting rescheduled. I guess I should just be amused by now. #
• 00:37 @RuiDelgado What's hurting? #
• 04:11 I am going to try and sleep now. Let's hope I am successful to some degree. #
• 12:54 RT @cleolinda: RT @hollywoodcrush: 'Wicked Lovely' Adaptation Confirms Fairies as Next Fantasy Film Trend bit.ly/4sKczt #
• 13:26 RT @RuiDelgado: ¿Alguien sabe donde puedo conseguir esta planta o té de ella en Santo Domingo? bit.ly/OZdS2 #fb #
• 14:52 @punkagogo OMG SO CUTE! :D What's his/her name?! #
• 15:15 @punkagogo Love the name! Tee-hee. #
• 17:29 RT @RuiDelgado: Facebook should let us approve photo tags and comments in our content. RT this if you agree. #fb #
• 18:51 So... Package has been lost or damaged thanks to extreme Florida weather. Time to call/e-mail Amazon.com and try not to bawl. #

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• 00:09 The package is still at large. I am starting to feel like @cleolinda. #
• 02:26 @ThomasAtUPS I am going to cry. I've been waiting for my package since Sept. 10. It's been constantly rescheduled. I don't get it. Help? #
• 04:50 It's a night of stills. UPS.com still hates me. I am still awake. I still have throat pain. I am still hoping I'll go to sleep before 6 am. #
• 04:52 My mouthwash has such a weird taste. I am still trying to get used to it. #
• 04:55 Don't know why I haven't been tweeting that much lately. I have twitter-related dry spells that may last 24 hrs. Random. It's 4:51 am. Deal. #
• 10:44 @ThomasAtUPS Thank you! I'll do just that. #
• 13:32 @shaortiz Present! I heart Oatmeal! #
• 13:33 @Iamdra Que cosa tan linda tienes! Como se llama? :D #
• 14:02 @DeidreKnight WALK BY! Take pictures! Particularly of Ian!! ~fangirl~ #
• 14:06 @DeidreKnight PLEASE DO. I am living vicariously through you! :D #
• 14:24 I didn't eat anything. Tummy ain't in the mood for food. #
• 14:26 @BostonBookGirl Aw! That's so sweet! #
• 14:45 RT @yaqui: Alfonso Crisostomo represents everything that is wrong with my beautiful country. #
• 17:12 @DanKrokos ...what is that? #
• 19:05 @Mpereznyc send kisses to your darling mom! #
• 19:37 Snuggling with Lulu. She's a cutie. #
• 21:20 Two Minutes to Happiness tinyurl.com/nbuuc5 #
• 22:17 @ThomasAtUPS I sent an e-mail. I am hoping to get some answers. Thanks again :) #
• 22:53 @MariGabiMessina *studying #
• 23:33 Life is all about wishing nowadays. #
• 23:42 I want to see "TO WONG FOO". I really, really do. #

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• 00:07 RT @cristalmarie: #VMAs Pink <3 #
• 00:08 @chris6969 So if we are not God or gay, we don't count? #
• 00:17 Thank you Beyonce for being CLASSY and an actual NICE PERSON. Unlike SOME people. #VMA #
• 00:21 For those who didn't see it, Beyonce called Taylor on the stage so she could thank people for her VMA. #VMAs #
• 00:22 @cristalmarie I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE TRAILER! #
• 00:25 Can't deny it. This year's #VMAs have been blow-your-mind amazing. #
• 00:34 God. "This Is It" trailer. ~bawl~ #VMAs #
• 00:35 "She's become an eskimooooooo~" -Russell Brand referring to Lady Gaga's last wardrobe change. (ILU R!) #VMAs #
• 00:41 RT @cristalmarie I wish MTV would put more Music Videos. Desde que se acabaron los VMAs vino un disparate "Skins". #
• 01:00 I love Tippy (my yorkie) but when he presses his nose to my door and whines over and over, it grates my nerves to no end. #
• 01:16 @DavideSalegna I am so there. #
• 01:35 @cristalmarie Volar! #
• 02:25 @myriamstern @cristalmarie ERIC! Es el que menos participa :P #
• 12:53 Huh. It's gonna be one of those Mondays. #
• 15:35 I'm getting pissy. I ordered something off Amazon and it was supposed to be here by September 10. It's obviously not. #
• 15:38 I've checked the UPS site a thousand times and it says: OUT FOR DELIVERY then IN TRANSIT. WTF does that even mean?! #
• 15:42 Surprise, surprise the UPS Customer Service phone is almost as not helpful as the site. I want to know why it has been rescheduled twice. #
• 18:15 Ed Westwick... WHY? tinyurl.com/o7527a #
• 18:28 @myriamstern Whoot Whoot! #
• 20:29 RIP Patrick Swayze. :( #
• 22:40 @JoannaSalce Kayne West isn't on twitter. #

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• 01:03 Whoa. 80's overload. 'Love is a battlefield.' I suck at goodbyes. I really do. Sorry for not making sense. Beer + tequila. Oy. #
• 01:29 @MGValdez Vas pa JD? :) #
• 01:31 @MGValdez Yo creo que yo tambien :) #
• 01:37 @MGValdez Fuerte! Jajajajaja! #
• 04:22 Awake. Throat is in pain. A passionate rendition of 'Living on a Prayer' does that to you. That and a 2 week old virus. #
• 12:43 @MiguelGeraldino Yo tambien! Tengo un antojo de unos eggrolls con un chow fan y chow mein. :D #
• 14:30 Oh my holy, what is with this heat?! Makes me never want to leave my room. Ever. #
• 16:35 @DanKrokos 'Casino Royale'. Vesper Lynd. #
• 16:39 @DanKrokos It's all thanks to the McChicken ;) plus it helps that I love that movie and have watched one too many times. #
• 16:44 @DanKrokos Really? Oh wow. Yet another reason for me to read it when it comes out! #
• 17:56 Lulu doing her second favorite thing after running in the sand... sitting on her mother's lap. mypict.me/CZtc #
• 19:07 At what time and in what channel are the Emmys tonight? #
• 19:23 @RuiDelgado Ohhh. I swore they were today. #
• 19:44 @RuiDelgado Whoot whoot! #
• 20:48 @MiguelGeraldino A las 9pm. #
• 21:37 @cristalmarie You're not wrong. Everyone is impossibly skinny. I can practically see their bones. #
• 22:03 Oh Madonna. You're making me cry. Michael Jackson was a hero. 100 percent. #VMAs #
• 22:14 Michael Jackson Tribute <3. #
• 22:22 I am laughing too hard with Russell Brand. He is just too awesome. #VMAs #
• 22:28 Kanye West... get a fucking life and you're an asshole. Taylor WON SO SUCK IT. #VMAs #
• 22:37 @yaqui Taylor Swift ganó Best Video. Ella estaba en el stage acceptandolo. El se paró, le quitó el microfono y dijo que Beyonce ... #
• 22:38 @yaqui ... se merecia el video. #
• 22:42 RT @Pink Kanye west is the biggest piece of shit on earth. Quote me. #
• 22:43 @cristalmarie No creo que uno este preparado para ser interrumpido por alguien y que te digan 'HEY NO TE LO MERECES'. :/ #
• 22:50 Yes, Kanye assured that he would be talked about. #VMAs are unpredictable. Still doesn't change that he's an asshole. #
• 22:53 Lady Gaga, you're insane and I love you for it. #
• 23:03 I love Russell Brand. I can't stress this enough. #VMAs #
• 23:06 Megan Fox, sweetie, what are you wearing? #VMAs #
• 23:12 Green Day. Meh. #VMAs #
• 23:17 @RuiDelgado Ellos quienes? #
• 23:19 Ok. Robert looks high. Kirsten looks awful. Taylor looks gay. #VMAs #
• 23:22 Chace Crawford... Oh Chace Crawford. You're gorgeous. #VMAs #
• 23:23 Did Beyonce borrow some clothes off Lady Gaga's closet? #VMAs #
• 23:25 Yo pienso que Lady Gaga es demasiado FIERCE para ciertas personas. #fb #
• 23:29 Need more Russell Brand. Now. #VMAs #
• 23:37 OMG I am gonna fuck up my throat. But Gerard Butler! ~SQUEAL~ #VMAs #
• 23:49 Whoa, All American Rejects rockin' Edward Cullen's glittery moisturizer. #VMAs #
• 23:52 @taylorswift13 Taylor, you are fantastic! I love you and your performance was beyond awesome. You deserved to win! I am so happy for u! #
• 23:56 @cristalmarie Are these decided by the fans votes? #
• 00:02 Wow. Lady Gaga... Um... Nice shoes! You're a fierce bitch. Love you! #VMAs #

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• 02:28 @LuisArmandoR She writes beautiful songs <3 #
• 02:35 @LuisArmandoR Yes :) Taylor love. #
• 03:07 @LuisArmandoR Heeeey! No Meh-ing Taylor! She's perfection. For me at least. #
• 03:44 @Gustavo_Jorge Y yo! #
• 04:01 @Gustavo_Jorge Hahahaha! Me siento orgullosa ;) #
• 04:10 Why yes, I am awake. Watching my favorite 'Friends' episode. Well, one of my favorites. #
• 12:18 @dariomartinezb Jajajaja! Es un talento ;) #
• 12:19 @emmyrossum Happy Birthday! :) #
• 12:35 My throat is acting up today. Sigh. Virus, you're seriously still there after all that medication?! #
• 13:03 @cesarmillan Good luck! #
• 13:12 @ColleenLindsay That's so cute! #
• 14:38 @ColleenLindsay They're ignorants. #
• 15:54 I'm going to clean my MSN list. If I don't know you or I don't talk to you or you're sending me spam, you're out. #fb #
• 17:07 RT @maeno87: www.mgcpromotions.com #
• 20:49 I am reminded why the 80's are not my favorite era. #

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