The Intrepid Intern

I GOT A JOB!!!!!!

2006-02-18T14:25:00.000-08:00

As of Friday, Feb.17, 2006 I have started my career-and I'm serious this time. I'm actually going to be a biologist and I'm so excited. So here's to you Jacobson & Helgoth Consultants, for dragging me out of my dark, jobless tunnel.

The Mars Volta Kicks Ass

2006-02-02T20:40:00.000-08:00

THE WIDOW (The Mars Volta)

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I don't have cable at my house anymore and my brain is suffering from withdrawl. My sisters, Rachael and Kelsey belong to this cult called myspace.com. And I discovered a fix for my music video dependency. I've been trying all night to put this video on my blog. It works in the preview, but doesn't show on my computer. Hopefully it will work for you guys.
I love finding new bands and this one is rocking. They're hard to describe-like robert plant + acid + indie = The Mars Volta. Anyways, I love em. Kudos to my sis, Kelsey for introducing us.

Thunderstorms in January?

2006-01-28T11:49:00.000-08:00

Fun with frige magnets...
All the boys in the house, doing what they do best...

"...all things run according to the whims of the great magnet..."

2006-01-13T08:15:00.000-08:00

I am going through show withdrawl. Why doesn't any band that I care about like to come through Nebraska? It's always Chicago, Denver, or Lawrence. I mean, I understand that the I-80 drive through Nebraska is like driving through a brown, flat ... turd, but come on. Even the local bands haven't played anything lately. I am suffering as I'm sure many others are too. Hopefully, I won't have to wait until Leah's Wedd-festival to see RC Dub. That's a long wait - and I guess my live CDs will have to suffice.

Photo Extravaganza Part 1

2005-12-26T14:43:00.000-08:00

My feral cat - Miles
Mr. Blue-eyes

My puppy Moseley - sleeeeeeeping.......

Dear God, Jesus, Allah, Supreme Being, Budda, and Tom Cruise:

2005-12-20T12:47:00.000-08:00

I consider myself to be a good human being. I am not selfish, I contribute positively to society, and I only wish good things onto others. I am currently agnostic, but plead with all of you, religious deitys, to give me good fortune in my time of need. You see, I have grown tired of job interviews and today I went to what I hope to be my final interview for some time. I would give anything to work for this company I interviewed with today, so please give Glenn Johnson and Dan Shultz the guidence they need to hire me.

Amen.

Our Bundle of Joy

2005-12-14T09:13:00.000-08:00

I'm proud to announce that my boyfriend, Brian, and I are the proud new parents of a 7 week old Australian Shepherd named - Moseley. I have a piece of crap digital camera that has apparently no USB cord to download the pictures onto the computer so I can't post pictures yet. Hopefully I will be getting one for Christmas or my birthday (same day). I haven't had a puppy since I was about 15 or so and I forgot how baby-like they are. He is very small and he is a blue merle. We are excited new parents!

Basic Republican Rhetoric

2005-12-08T22:09:00.000-08:00

"The high gas prices alone should make it clear it is time to deal with our energy problem. America’s economic stability in the future depends on a comprehensive national energy policy that reduces dependence on foreign oil. I support authorizing more access to traditional energy supplies within the United States -- including Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) THIS WEBSITE HAS THE REPUBLICAN PROPAGANDA I'M TALKING ABOUT,

which contains enough estimated crude oil to replace approximately 50 years of oil imports from Saudi Arabia. ANWR's estimated 30 trillion cubic feet of natural gas could also help replace current natural gas imports for the next ten years, while creating as many as 500,000 American jobs."-Pete Ricketts, for Nebraska U.S. senate.

Drilling in the Refuge (THIS CONTAINS TRUE ACCOUNTS OF ANWR) will not solve anything - but prolong the U.S. energy problem. We need to look into other valuable sources of energy and technology such as, hydrogen, electric, appropriated technology - rather than dig up the last frontier on the Earth. Thank the heavens that this proposal was "postponed" from the U.S. senate for this fiscal year.

"We've got to get out of here, I'm starting to get the fear..."

2005-12-08T12:42:00.000-08:00

The weather here in Nebraska is starting to get shitty already, and it's only the beginning of December. It has snowed almost everyday for the past two weeks or something - not a lot but 2 inches here, 3 inches there adds up and I'm tired of shoveling.
So, the weather sucks and I keep seeing this political AD for this douche - Pete Ricketts - who wants to run for U.S. Senate. His platform makes me want to stab my eyes out. He's basically a big ol' Republican who wants to make Nebraska even more religious and anti-everything I stand for. So Pete Ricketts, along with the weather has made me get the moving bug, and therefore I feel like counting down the top 5 places I'd rather be than here in Nebraska.

#1 - San Francisco, CA

What I love about this city: Umm-everything. I love the mayor, I love what this city stands for. It is an amazing environment - the city uses electricity-powered busses! I love that there is a hand-gun ban within city limits, and I love that they don't discriminate. Besides all that, the nightlife is incredible. All the people I love seeing in concert go San Francisco and seeing shows there is not even comparable to anything else. It's beautiful, the people are nice, and the food is damn good too.
What I don't really like: I costs an arm and a leg. In order to live on this magical, utopian-island city is like $1500/month for a studio. I can't even wrap my brain around that. Oh well, maybe I'll win the lottery, or become a wealthy biologist(...ha).

#2 - Denver, CO

What I love about Denver: I know what you are all saying - Colorado still has snow and shitty weather. But, at least you can still be active! Skiing, mountains, hiking, biking, camping, backpacking... so many activities to do here. This is probably my most realistic place to move to. It's not too expensive here and there's still much fun to be had. The mountains are an awesome view to look at everyday. All my bands still come to Denver and my most fav. band (String Cheese). Plus, having up to one ounce of weed is legal here (if you're over 21) !!!!!
What I don't like: Lots of big ol' Republiucans still, and I hate CU, their football team, and spoiled rotten Buff Fans.

This Countdown will continue after these messages...

Love Hurts

2005-12-02T16:23:00.000-08:00

I had to go back to Omaha today to watch my Dad get a Vice President award at his work. It was supposed to be a surprise, but I ruined that about a week ago. Besides, he already knew about the VP thing - he just didn't know when the ceremony was. I still don't understand the merit in getting to be a "VP". He doesn't get paid more, he's not really the VP of his company - his award was a crystal plaque with his buisness card on it and more buisness cards.
So, when the new VPs get these awards handed to them I guess its customary to introduce their family - and I was dreading this since my life is in ruins right now. It went like this -

"This is my wife - she teaches art class at two elementary schools in Papillion"

"This is my daughter Kelsey - she is a senior at Bellevue East and is captain of the dance team"

"Rachael goes to UNO, is studying nursing, and is on the UNO cheer team"

"....and this is my oldest daughter Lindsay, she is a recent grad. of UNL(eventhough I graduated almost a year ago) and majored in Biology - BIG mistake"

::everyone laughs::

Then my mom proceeds to say - "Yeah, she's unemployed"

I think I pretty much wanted to spontaneously combust right there. Thanks Mom.

On a lighter note - I saw WEEN this week and they rocked the shit out of Omaha. I even got to touch Papa Geaner. It was surreal.

Dudes in the front row

2005-11-15T12:53:00.000-08:00

There's been a rash of really awesome shows here in Nebraska that I've been able to fit into my busy schedual. Two weeks ago, I saw Zilla with Travis from String Cheese, at an over-priced "Vodka" bar in Omaha. Last week was Umphrey's McGee in Lincoln at the imfamous Rococo Theatre. Now, at both of these shows I did a sort of scientific study. I noticed that at BOTH of these shows - there were all dudes in the front row.

All dudes. Not a single chick.

And at both shows I attempted to break the norm, and got punished. At Zilla I got moshed on and elbowed in the face. Mind you this is not a mosh band. At Umphre's, it wasn't so bad, the boys actually let girls stand in the front row but ONLY on the far sides. This one guy was not happy with my presence in the front and actually shoved his way in while I was dancing.

So, as with all scientific studies there needs to be a conclusion. I think dudes have to be in the front row because they think it makes them feel like a quazi-rockstar. They transfix themselves in place of Travis... or whatever band member...rocking out and seeing their faithful fans dance and scream. It makes them feel wanted.

I'm not sexist, I'm really not ... just irritated that I can't be in the front row. In two weeks - my study will continue when I see the greatest rock band ever - Ween. And I'm positive the front row will be chuck full of dudes.

2005-11-09T14:58:00.000-08:00

I'm thinking about going to San Francisco for New Years Eve again. I thought looking at some of my pictures from NYE 2003 would help me get over the high airline fares to actually get to San Fran. I'd thought I'd share it with you all.

Here are some more.

Namaste

My Opinion of Compaq Presario Computers

2005-11-09T13:47:00.000-08:00

Joining The Ranks...

2005-11-09T13:06:00.000-08:00

So, I decided to join this circle of people who like to broadcast their lives via cyberspace. I'm trying to post some pictures at the moment, but it's slightly difficult and hard to understand. It's probably my fault though, as I tend to be impatient and mouse-clicky. I think I should start by explaining by Blog Title. It's challenging to come up with a witty title for someone lacking creativity. I mean don't get me wrong, I come from a creative family - my mom, aunt, and grandmother all being successful artists - but I am a horrible writer.
Intrepid - meaning fearless, courageous and Intern - meaning doing all the grunt work while taking zero credit for it and kissing an employer's butt to get a job. This is pretty much how I would describe myself at this point in my life. Really, I'm not trying to be cynical, but I'm sure all you Interns out there would wholeheartedly agree with my description. So, on that note, welcome to my world and I'll try to get some interesting pictures up soon.

Namaste