Study of Books I'm Reading

My little blog readers, this is what I'm currently reading:



Hey Ape, have you read this book? What about you Mom?

I'm into it 130 pages, and so far so good.

I haven't read a book in a while. I've been watching way to much of TV, and waisting time. So, I've decided to utilize my time, and read a book instead. Even though, I'm not really producing anything, at least my mind is being exercised right? When I'm done, I'll tell you all about it.

Now, while I'm on the subject of books, I really enjoy this author's writing. Granted, all of her books seem to have the same story-line theme, I still really enjoy them. I feel like she puts facts into what she's writing. Instead of just reading a story, you get gain some knowledge as well.

Especially this one:



What I really enjoyed was the different point of views you get throughout. It's written in 1st person, but it's 1st person between 5 people. So, every chapter you change who's point of view you are getting.

It's too bad I didn't hate this book. That way, I could have actually have something to say about it. But, I don't. I really enjoyed it. So, you should read it.

The people who post on amazon.com, write reviews. Check both books out here and here.

Study of Half Marathons

Here is what Ashley Dasher (that's me, after April 5th, 2008) will be doing Saturday April 19th, 2008:



I registered for the half-marathon. It's 130 days from now.

My goal is to run it in at LEAST 2 hours 36 mins. That's a 12min. mile the entire time. If I'm in the back of the bunch, so what?

Time to start the training process.

I'm excited. :-D

The Study of Friday

I picked up some fabric from IKEA on their clearance isle. It was 99 cents.

Here it was at 4:10PM, today.



With the help of my sewing machine, thread, and a little imagination 1 hour and 30 mins later, it turned into this.



Then, because of my latest creation, I gave Kronk a kiss.

Study of Project Runway's

Everyone gather around, I have something to tell you.

I have grown a liking for, Project Runway. But, did you know there is another Project Runway?

Project Runway, CANADA!

My favorite designer = Marie Geneieve. Check out her gallery here. What I like most about her designs is she always uses colors. Nothing wrong with colors. I also like Lucian. His gallery is here.

I'll take Iman hosting this show over, Heidi Klum anyday. I know, it's not the entire point of the show, but it's great for entertainment purposes. I just like how Iman talks, and says what she really thinks. "You missssssssed that!"

This show inspires me. I know, it's just a silly reality tv show. I want to design clothing. I have pretty much everything I need, so I should quit procrastinating and do something about it.

Season 4 of Project Runway (the US Version), is also great too. I haven't really picked who I like the most. I'm sure I'll swing in on the blog and tell you all about it.

You know what else? JJ likes watching this show with me. He even has input. Now, if I could just have him give me input when I go shopping, that would be awesome.

Wondering how to watch it? Download? Yup. Do it. Break the law!

Study of Buddies

I like to keep my road rage, G-rated.

I also like to give people nicknames, while driving. However, it's only a specific name I use. Everyone on the road is my "buddy".

"Move it, buddy!" "Come on, buddy!" "Learn how to drive, buddy!" "Nice turn signal, buddy!"

How I wonder, could someone that is pissing me off turn into my automatic "buddy"?

Study of Things and More Things

I know what you're thinking. "Nice blog Ash. Thanks for keeping us updated."

Do I always admit I'm a lazy blogger? It's kind of a redundant apology, and for that I apologize, for apologizing to much.

Anywho.... who is excited for Christmas?

Your not? Yeah, I'm not that excited either. Maybe I should put up my Christmas lights, and wrap a present or two to get me in the mood. I should be knitting some presents, but I just don't want to really make anything this year. Call me lazy.

But, who is excited to see what I did to my apartment? I am! You should be too!

It's just too bad I don't have the photos to show you just yet. Yes, I realize I ripped that ugly wallpaper off about 1.5 months ago, and I still haven't taken a good photo of what I put in place of it. But, I will. I will. I will. Soon. Like, tonight perhaps?

Moving on..

April 5th, 2008 is the official date JJ and I will be hitched. It's going to be small and quaint. Small = immediate families only. Remember this post? Well, I figure if I make it small, I might actually enjoy my own wedding.

So, that's basically it for my update. Yes, I'll post those pictures.

Oh, one more thing. I decided to start training for a 10K. That's 6.2 miles. Then, after I get up to that, I'll start training for a 1/2 marathon (that's 13 miles) then, on Saturday, April 19, 2008, 7:00am I'll run the 1/2 marathon at the Salt Lake City Marathon. Then, I'll get a tattoo that said I finished. Alright, that part was just a joke.

How about I go register right now, so I don't back out.

Sound like a good plan? I think so.

Study Of Rants

//Begin Rant\\

I have to say a few things about people in blogland.

If you don't want blogger stalkers reading about your personal life, don't write about personal stuff that you don't want the people on the internets to see. Stop thinking it's "weird" that people come upon your blog and don't leave comments. It's like reading a book. Do you have to write a comment to the author when you read a book? Didn't think so!

Also, if you write something people don't like, they somehow don't agree with, and then they leave a rude comment trying to justify your actions, please don't freak out. Remember, you wrote it on your blog. If someone doesn't like what you write, or how you live you life, take a chill pill and get over it. You can't please everyone! Maybe even disable the comments! Problem solved. Oh wait, that wouldn't prove how popular you are. Hmmm... get a tracker?

//End Rant\\

Wait, forgot something.

//Begin Rant Again\\

STOP READING THE TWILIGHT BOOKS. THEY SUCK!!!

//Offical End to a pointless post\\

Studies of Wallpaper Rippage

Here you have it folks. The wallpaper that has been plaguing my apartment for the past 3 years, is now GONE!





Believe me, it isn't just one wall. I'll be sure to post all areas when I paint it like this:



Excited? I AM!

The Study of How Kronk Wakes Me Up

THIS is EXACTLY what Kronk (my other cat) does to me in the morning. JJ is asleep right next to me, and he doesn't bother him... just me. Enjoy.

Study of In Rainbows

Here it is, 5 years after the release of Hail to the Thief, and Radiohead decides to be awesome and release a new album called, In Rainbows.

This morning, I downloaded it(legally!), and gave it a listen.

First listen: "Wow, this is boring."

Second listen: "Wow, this is still boring".

Third listen: "Yup, I'm still bored."

Fourth listen: "Why am I still listening to this? Wait, this is starting to grow on me. It's not so bad. Is it? Wait, I found a song I like. The others, still boring."

I am not impressed. I like slow stuff, but when an entire album consists of it? No, thanks.

Here I was feeling guilty for the past 5 days that I chose only to pay $0.00 for it(thanks for that guilt trip, Matt Glass), but now that guilt trip is gone!

I like fast loud Radiohead. Crazy sounding Radiohead and some slow Radiohead, but not an entire album of it!

Back to the classic stuff I go!

Studies Across The Universe

Me and JJ went and saw this film last night.

Here, is the preview:

Yes, it is a musical made out of The Beatles, songs. Awesome? YES. However, I'm not going to give an official review of the movie. I can't give a review without giving you spoilers, and I really don't want to do that. So, how about you to go see it, and judge it for yourself. Then, we will discuss. I did have a few(very few) minor problems with it but, the singing, the acting overall, the dream sequences, the directing, and the cinematography ruled out those problems.

Jim Sturgess could sing me to sleep if he wanted.

Especially this song:

However, when he sings, "Something". Oh my. Makes goosebumps on my arms. Kind of like when Ewan McGregor sings "You're Song" for the first time in Moulin Rouge. "My gift is my song!!!!!!!!" (that part).

JJ: You should get your British accent back, and learn to sing. Would ya? Oh. You won't? Okay. I'll just have my fantasies instead. :-D

Study of How to Pose For The Classic Kissing Photo

It's all about the lip pressing. The harder you press the better the PASSION.

That is exactly what this photo is, pure adult kissing passion.

That or, it's just frightening. You pick.

Study of The New Photo at The Top

I was getting sick of looking at myself at the top of my blog, so I decided it was time for a change. Since it is October I figured I would make my blog festive.

Festive for Halloween, I guess. I don't know. I tried?

Yes, I took the photo. BUT, I had some fun in photoshop.



Click This.

The Study of JJ's Free Time

The following three posts are what JJ does late at night.

Notice how they progressively get worse, and worse.

Funny stuff, but boy do I regret taking self portraits.

Enjoy.

The Study of Funny Stuff 1

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!

The Study of Funny Stuff 2

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!

The Study of Funny Stuff 3

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!

The Study of My Hair

Oh great, Ashley is making a post about her hairs. I bet you didn't know this was coming. Oh, you did? Well that means you want to read it, right? Let's start studying shall we?

You know what, lets don't. I realize it would probably bore you to death if I just wrote about.. hairs. Whoopie do?

In my head I had this post all planned out. I was going to compare photographs of how I've had my hairs really long, and really short, and everything in-between. But, you know what? That would just be too much work to do all that and frankly, who really wants to read that anyway? Or look at crazy photos of really dumb hair mistakes.

Like this one:



Overnight I started to look like her.



So, rather then bore you, how about we jump to what the whole point of what this post is going to be.

First point (which the photographs would have proven), I think I look better with longer, blonder hair. Second point, because of the first point I have ONE thing set in stone when it comes to getting hitched, and that is.. growing my hairs out as much as possible.

Is that really superficial? Probably. Then again, my blog is the study of narcissism, so it fits.

So, here is a photograph of myself taken on Saturday. I figure I have about 6 months.



Did I just mention when my wedding, could be? I did. It's not set in stone yet. So, pretend like you never read it.

The Study of The Project I Took Forever to Post About

Remember when I made this post? Of coarse you do, it was only 2 posts ago.

Anyway, here is the finished project:



I purchased the fabric here. I did not use a pattern, just my imagination. However, it didn't turn out like I had hoped. Or, what my imagination was telling me.

So, these are the reasons why I took forever to post about this. See, I'm "studying".

1. I didn't use enough fabric, I wish they were a little fuller.

2. The fabric is a too bright for the kitchen.

3. I suck at blogging.

I might redo them, I might not. Having them up for a month, they have grown on me.

Yes. Me and JJ like plants.

Why do I always put Study in my Titles?

I realize that you are all anxious to see what the world I made with my sewing machine. Truth is, I wasn't really happy with the result, so I'm starting over on the project.

Which, made me procrastinate even posting about it.

I am now only working 4 days a week (10 hour days) and have fridays off.

That means, I'll be able to re-do my project and post about it.

Also, I have more things to update about, so come back soon (I'm hoping Friday) for one big update!

I really suck at blogging.