1. iPhone: The Musical.
2. Snail mail from Mom! Plus, she sent me $20. I heart my mom.
3. Clean clothes, even if it means folding them all by me onesies.
4. Also, not having to PAY for cleaning my clothes... at least not directly.
5. Daylin, the awesome driver of (me and) my crap from Flushing to Brooklyn tonight.

Yes, soooooo, since I last posted for PPP, the rules have changed. Poo for me; poo on them. Anyway, my disappointment noted, let's get on with goth dating!

Let me start off with a disclaimer; I'm not gothic. I'm not even close. I tend toward punk styles, but I'm not really that either. That said, goths are a diverse group of individuals centered around music and, to a lesser degree, art. Gothic personals, you ask? You can check out the site for yourself, if you like, but essentially... www.GothScene.com is a place for similarly-minded people to congregate and be romantic (or, at least, flirtatious), just like my previous dating site posts. I just want to help lay out all the options.

[I thought a grey sponsor bar would be appropriate for this post since they don't offer black and grey was the gothiest color choice.]

1. Resolving to (finally) get my homework done and get Duncan Heights up and working. Enough dawdling!
2. Although I disagree with some of what it says, this article has some decent advice (for men and women).
3. Watch this music video by Kanye West. Then, watch this (and, may I say, much better) version.
4. Watch the genius short webisodes of The Guild (the first one is linked). AMAZING.
5. Spiderman is all about educating the masses, man! Rock on, Spidey!

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I have a lot of trouble with this kind of reaction to Latifah's body type (scroll down past the first photo for commentary). It's terrible to assume that--because Latifah was "caught" wearing a bathing suit (on her vacation, for Christ-sakes)--she shouldn't be "allowed" to enjoy her personal time or that she should need "to get a license" to wear something that conforms to her shape. God, it just makes me sick when people judge others by their physical size of all things. There are a LOT more appropriate things by which to judge someone... weight and body shape should not be one of those.

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1. Starting up this blog again!
2. Having Veronica with me again! O, my love, it's been too long! (In case you don't remember, Veronica is my computer.)
3. I've moved to New York! And I'll be moving out of this roach-infested place this week! YAY.
4. Went to Otakon courtesy of galvan_joisner and mib24601. Thanks, guys!
5. Taking a cool shower when it's really hot outside... like right about now.

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As you can see, I missed out on ALL of June and (nearly) all of July... which is pretty sad, considering that I was/am a mere FOUR posts away from 300 (x5) reasons why I should be happy today. Many are repeats, but I think that's okay 'cause it lets me know what I really care about... like NOT ending sentences in prepositions. Gah. I hate that. But, nay nay... Back to things that make me HAPPY, not hateful. Yay for happy.

I think I will always love organizing. Organizing scrapbooks, my messy-as-heck bedroom, my little brother's overloaded backpack... and so on. I think, when organizing "The Home" (that is, your home), storage cabinets are important for keeping the things you want hidden (or, at least, out of the way when you're not using them) separate from the things that you're using at the moment. CarGuyGarage.com offers a myriad of ways for you to organize your garage (and you don't have to be a guy to buy from them!) in an effort to make the space another room in your house, not just a room attached to the house.

Learning is important. When my grandparents' parents were growing up, a high school education--if that--was all that was necessary to get along well in life. When my grandparents were growing up, having a high school diploma was more important than it had been for their parents. when my parents were growing up, a college education was a way to get ahead in the rat race. Now, while I've been growing up, it's become increasingly difficult to find a decent job (I'm searching right now, as a matter of fact!) without at least a bachelor's degree, if not more. Some companies don't even bother looking at resumes without a masters and/or doctoral degree prominently placed in the "Education" section.

Knowing all that, what can you do if you can't afford to just quit your current job to go back to school? What if there aren't any good schools (or any schools, for that matter) near you? In that case, try e-learning with Capella University. Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org), Capella is an online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, public safety, and psychology, and bachelors degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. The school's information is below.

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1. Two Hot Girls in the Shower: an advice vlog. Nothing below the shoulders, so don't worry.
2. Air conditioning is more amazing than anyone gives it credit for.
3. Brazil is completely and totally awesome and here's why.
4. Ah, the awesomeness of Pirates slash.
5. Ice cubes in pretty shapes.

Hoist the Colours

The king and his men stole the queen
From her bed and bound her in her Bones
The seas be ours and by the powers
Where we will we'll roam

CHORUS
Yo Ho, All Together
Hoist the Colours High
Heave Ho, Thieves and Beggers
Never Shall We Die!

Some men have died and some
Are alive and others sail on the sea --
With the keys to the cage and the Devil to pay
We lay to Fiddler's Green.

The bell has been raised from its
Watery grave; do you hear its sepulchral tone?
We are a calling all, pay heed the squall
And turn your sail toward home.

CHORUS x2

1. I have discovered the awesomeness of Freecycle.
2. Ursula Martinez's magic show. NOT SAFE FOR WORK.
3. Dun dun duh-duh-duh-duh duh-duh duh-duh dun dun dun-dun. (Pirates!)
4. ... which I got to see for free courtesy of mib24601. [Thank you!]
5. Speaking of pirates... wanna play?

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[Click on the picture for a larger version.] O.M.G. The Police are going on a NEW worldwide tour. I grew up on their music. My elder cousins were heartbroken when they broke up in the mid-80's and when the band performed at the Grammy Awards, I thought one of them [my cousins] was going to have a heart attack and die of her excitement. I would love to be able to give her the NEW Police CD, so I'm hoping that the internet gods are smiling upon me!

How can you go wrong with three lovely British men in awesome poses and wild hair? I remember my mom playing "Every Breath You Take" and "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" (which, by the way, are both on the second disc of their new album) when she was feeling low to cheer herself up... which only worked sometimes, 'cause then she'd remember that they broke up in '86 (a year after I was born). Wow... I didn't realise I have such a sorted history with The Police. Below are the tracks included on the new album, set to be released June 5 in the United States and June 11 internationally. For more information and for the Police CD, check out ThePolice.com!

The Police

Disc One
01. Fallout
02. Can't Stand Losing You
03. Next to You
04. Roxanne
05. Truth Hits Everybody
06. Hole in My Life
07. So Lonely
08. Message in a Bottle
09. Reggatta de Blanc
10. Bring on the Night
11. Walking on the Moon
12. Don't Stand So Close to Me
13. Driven to Tears
14. Canary in a Coalmine

Disc Two
01. Do Do Do de da da Da
02. Voices Inside My Head
03. Invisible Sun
04. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
05. Spirits in the Material World
06. Demolition Man
07. Every Breath You Take
08. Synchronicity I
09. Wrapped Around Your Finger
10. Walking in Your Footsteps
11. Synchronicity II
12. King of Pain
13. Murder by Numbers
14. Tea in the Sahara

1. Pedro helped me dismantle my daybed late last night. *loves Pedro*
2. ... and someone's coming to take it away later this afternoon! YAY.
3. Mostly done packing. Still need to do: computer stuff, kitchen stuff, the rest of my clothing.
4. Stephen King's On Writing is actually interesting. What a relief.
5. Galactica Viper Pilot Logs = amazing. Seriously; go watch them.

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Sofa + matching chair, 2 coffee tables, set of drawers = ALL MUST GO! - $200

I live in Lancaster, PA, so you'll need some kind of transportation back to your place. I live in a third floor apartment; you'll also need to bring people to help you get the stuff down the stairs. Photos are available upon request. I MUST get rid of these items by May 30; prices are negotiable! Thanks; I hope to hear from you soon!

SOFA:
The sofa is 84"x35"x24" total. Seating area is 70"x21"x9". Cost: $100 plus you coming to pick it up and get it out of my apartment.

CHAIR:
The chair is 34"x35"x24" total. Seating area is 23"x21"x9". Cost: $50 plus you coming to pick it up and get it out of my apartment.

DRAWERS:
The set of drawers is white; three small top drawers and six larger lower drawers; 45"x33"x15" total. Cost: $35 plus you coming to pick it up and get it out of my apartment.

SQUARE TABLE:
The square coffee table is in decent shape; some knicks on the legs, but nothing a little polish won't fix; 28"x28"x20" with room for storage underneath, if necessary. Cost: $25 plus you coming to pick it up and get it out of my apartment.

RECTANGULAR TABLE:
The rectangular coffee table isn't in as good shape as the square since it's seen more use, but it's sturdy and with a table cloth or runner will do just fine in any home; 50"x21"x14". Cost: $35 plus you coming to pick it up and get it out of my apartment.

OTHER OPTIONS:
Sofa + chair only: $125 plus you coming to pick them BOTH up and get them out of my apartment.
Everything: $200 all told plus you coming to pick ALL items up and get them out of my apartment.

Fathers Day Gifts from Gourmet Gift Baskets may be just the right idea for your dad this June. Father's Day is a special day each year in which we celebrate and honor our fathers, uncles, and grandfathers, and the other father figures in our lives! Gourmet Gift Baskets promises that, if you shop with them for Father's Day this year, they will "help you put a smile on [your dad's] face this Father's Day unlike any you've seen before." They handcraft gifts with recipes you dad is sure to love; but they can and will also custom-make a gift to your specifications. After all, you know your dad best! Each gift basket includes the finest chocolates, nuts, wines, cheeses, and fruits. "Whatever your dad's passion, we have a selection of Father's Day gift baskets you can trust he'll love." Remember, gourmet is always a gift in good taste!

I've had my ups and downs with PayPerPost. Although I'm relatively loyal (meaning, I write decent posts and do what I'm supposed to do), 5reasons is--unfortunately--a second-class blog because it's hosted by LiveJournal rather than having my own domain name or whatever. I was so irritated one day that I took a screen shot of the PPP website to prove that, at that time, there were no opportunities at all for "little bloggers" like myself. Still, when I signed on last September, I wasn't honestly expecting for my membership to go anywhere or to actually be paid anything for the posts I did write. Thankfully, I stuck it out, and was surprised one day in October to see a payment in my PayPal! As it turns out, I can make money blogging, and even though it's not TONS of $$$ from the Big Opps, it's still something. Every penny counts!

1. Balanced my checkbook.
2. The serious packing has begun.
3. My furniture is for sale! More details forthcoming.
4. Wrote and mailed my graduation announcements.
5. Yager took me, Josh, and Pedro out for sushi this week and it was mm mm goood.

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1. Two sides of the same coin. Is it bad that I don't feel bad?
2. Managed to get my medical records from Appel, despite my best efforts. ^_^
3. Graduation has come and gone... now onto better things.
4. Bennett came to see me this past weekend...
5. ... and he brought me ALL of Lost Girls!

Tired of shuffling through mountains of crap (excuse the language, but you know what I mean) on your desk looking for that one memo you just KNOW you have, but can't for the life of you actually find? Accountants Paperless Office is surely your answer. Let go of the past and get with the twenty-first century. Save space and trees, too. It's a win/win situation for everyone. Your correspondence with clients are linked together, sequentially or chronologically on screen, so that you never have to worry about filing by hand again. Documents won't get lost or accidentally trashed and the search function allows a HUGE cut in response times to clients and coworkers. Plus, you'll save money since you won't have to use so much paper or printer ink and won't need to hire someone to keep track of all your files! This paperless office software by Flickthru is a simple to use and inexpensive replacement for any traditional filing cabinet system.

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1. This comic ROCKS. And... it's so true.
2. And this one. Have you ever seen those posed roller coaster pictures?
3. Got my grades for this semester; not as good as I'd hoped, but I AM graduating.
4. My family is here in PA for graduation! OMFG|YAY SOHAPPY *cries*
5. Bennett's coming down; he and my family can finally meet.

( All five reasons for today are... )

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Okay, so I know it sounds too good to be true (and if they--meaning anyone--ask[s] for your credit card information to "verify" something, it probably is), but I went to the site and give it my wary seal of approval. Be on your toes, as usual, but don't let the "FREE STUFF" motif scare you off just yet. Here's why...

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