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November 04, 2007: "up yours ...fool"
i'm always upset when i don't really have something to blog about because that means my life is boring.

boo.

so, i guess i'll make this a post to remind most north americans, europeans, and half of australia that today we "gained" an hour - yay! i'm usually unaware of DST days, even though it's always been the last sunday of october for a very long time now. it's hard to remember, okay? the only reason i did know this year was because the whole energy policy act was in the news lately, and now daylight-saving time is the first sunday of november.

um, so this pretty much confirms my boring existence.

a twenty-eight year old olympic runner died at mile five for the marathon trials at new york yesterday. next time i'm running and feel like i'm about to die, remind me that i should stop. people used to tell me to quit being a pansy and keep going, to which i can now tell them: YEAH, UP YOURS.

which i know is irrelevant, but i like telling people "up yours."

021 comments

[Eilidh] Sunday, November 11th

Ahh, our DST started recently, haha, I suppose that was the Australia that you were referring too, although we're new to the whole system. But haha, I like it :)

[Regina] Saturday, November 10th

That day, I woke up an hour early because I forgot to turn the clock back an hour the day before. *smacks forehead*. I am an idiot. I did get to read for a extra hour in the morning though, before I had to go for my piano lesson. The next time somebody tells me to keep running, I'll tell them off too; probably not as cunning as "up yours", but I'll think of something. :P I really admire your articles, they're well written and they made me laugh. A lot. So I was wondering if you wanted to be affiliates?

[Exene] Friday, November 9th

Yeah we have one hour more but it doesn't really feel like it. Well it does get darker earlier 4 pm looked like 6pm yesterday.

Yeah you should really stop when you can't handle it. And when he did stop others might've been thinking he was just tired till it was too late.

[You know who] Friday, November 9th

Thought you'd enjoy this:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/lemming23/2007/ew07.jpg

[Jan] Friday, November 9th

Wow, it's like.. Two or three weeks since we "gained" and hour? Weird, I thought everybody in the whole world did it on the same time:P Am I naive, or am I just THAT stupid?:P

Take care^^

[Sasha] Thursday, November 8th

I remembered DST, I'm in IT and we had to patch all the servers because of the stupid time change D: that really sucked!

I like your outlook on running, lol. I'll use that one next time :D

[Jessie] Wednesday, November 7th

mmm this side of Australia gained an hour a week or so ago, Ithink? this is a lovely layout but I can hardly see what I'm writing with your black against dark green, I shall highlight this in a second to check I didn't spell anything in a stupid way =]

I agree, simple can be good, as long as it's done in a classy way.

[terin selena] Wednesday, November 7th

Just because you don't have anything to blog about doesn't make you boring. It happens all the time. That's really sad about the 28 y/o who died from running. I'll remember to not push myself to the limit anymore.

[Catherine] Tuesday, November 6th

I got an extra hour the last weekend in October, not the first in November.

I wish I hadn't though, my whole life got messed up twice when I got confused about the times!

[Esme] Tuesday, November 6th

haha

you are from the usa right? I dunno what sophomore is and stuff, and lots of people talk about their "sophomore years" or something, and they say "im starting high school" and they are like 14/15. Im in high school but im 12 =S

[cynthia] Monday, November 5th

haha, daylight savings time. arizona doesn't do it though. :D

boo boo boo, your text is too dark, it's kind of hard to read.

[Minna] Monday, November 5th

Connie! You're back!? :D

Hehe, yeah I've heard of a lot of people just dropping dead like that. Marathon is bad for you. Just look at the original story of it! They should know better...

We still have DST on the last Sunday of October. So I guess I didn't gain anything this weekend huh?

[Thao] Monday, November 5th

Your life is probably boring. I've accepted it from my own, you should too. Just kidding.

My coworker was in NY over the weekend and he saw the whole thing. He knew the guy. Crazy. That is why I don't run. Period. At least now I have a legitamite excuse to remain a lazyass!

MAYBE I WAS with some strippers. Who's asking?! =P

Yeah, I am pretty content with life when I remmeber to enjoy it a little. I dunno how I am going to give up #4, but I will just have to cut my losses.

I will DEFINITELY post pics, when I'm not lazy not running!

[Ali] Monday, November 5th

I bet you go up to random strangers and tell them 'up yours'. I wouldn't be surprised.

Also: I forgot that the clocks changed and was well prepared for meeting my parents for breakfast an hour ahead of time. Boo.

[Nayana] Monday, November 5th

Omg that reminds me of that stupid one mile run I had to do. I felt like I was dying but I had to push. I was the only girl that did it too. Be proud =P

Yeah I think the time shifting made my sleep alll wacky cause now I can't get to sleep properly but I am really tired. Wierd? I think so.

Take care
... xox ...

[Nanda] Monday, November 5th

Wasn't that the week before last Sunday?? Or is it different for some countries? Haha. Anyway yay for an extra hour :D Could always use it, right? :D

Yeah you should be careful when running a marathon or something, especially when it's hot. In Holland we have the "Nijmeegse vierdaagse" which is basically walking (!) for 50km I think. Last year it was a very hot summer and several people died, or ended up in the hospital. X_X

[Lucia] Monday, November 5th

Gah. My life is boring too.
Omg, thats so sad about the runner =[

[Brianna] Sunday, November 4th

Sleeping in on Sunday got a whole lot better today -- that extra hour was intense. Sometimes a boring Sunday is really relaxing and nice, in my opinion anyways. I've always felt I've had to push myself while running -- maybe I should take your advice and quit while I'm still alive!

[Sydney] Sunday, November 4th

Oh gosh, that's horrible about that runner. I hope they're at peace now.

Dude, I went through a twilight zone moment today because I didn't remember the time change. I've got to better about that kind of stuff.

Speaking of which, I think we should totally make a deal to work harder on school. I really think that would keep me going.

OH, and by the way, I love the new layout. :)

[Kudarania] Sunday, November 4th

This layout is sooo pretty! :D

Man, I love Daylight Savings. It just makes things more interesting when you have to change your clocks and stuff.

[Courtney] Sunday, November 4th

I'm sorry your life is boring. My life has been pretty lame, too. My little shopping expedition is pretty much my highlight for a month...today my highlight of the day is folding my laundry. And wow, I didn't know you could die running. Poor guy. I always feel like I'm going to die when I run because I have bad lungs and stuff, so now I feel justified in my so-called "wimpy-ness".
Haha thanks, glad you like the pumpkin! (Sort of related...you don't really seem to have "affys", but would you like to do a link exchange or something? We're always commenting each other anyway. xD) Yeah, I think the cake made things much better!! haha Thanks for your suggestion--I really want a winter-y layout, too. I love blue too much. I'll search around for inspiration and hopefully I can get it up right after my candy one (which I'm working on now). ^o^
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