Blah, blah, blah.

FAIL

2010-02-09T07:09:00.000-08:00

I think I may have overdrafted.... I know I did. I just hope they don't charge a different fee for each transaction. I kept thinking the rent check was $50 less than it actually was. And the truth is, I decided I didn't need to write down all my stuff in a checkbook ledger because the internet does it for me. And then on Thursday I left my computer at Nes' house and decided I could live until Monday without it. I therefore was unable to check my bank account balance. Darn... I really REALLY hope they don't charge separate fees for each transaction.... that'd be 4 fees of $35. AKA, a butt-ton of money. Crap.

General Update

2010-02-08T07:31:00.000-08:00

So, the budget thing is going well, as is being alive. Not going so well is book reading... I've so far this year only completed one book I'm pretty sure. It's not really a book either, it's the script for the play I'm currently in. It definitely counts, I've already decided. So the current book count for 2010 is... ONE. Go team!

Budget

2010-02-02T07:35:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I dunno if I should be private with my money dealings and if I shouldn't post my budget here, so I'm going to do it and if it's dumb of me, someone tell me so. But here's where I'm hashing this out. I've never had a budget before and I think I need some help with it. That's why I'm posting it. So more experienced budgeters can tell me if I'm underestimating or overestimating or forgetting something important. And I think I'm going to do a bi-weekly budget, both to keep in the 'B' theme I've got going on and because that's how often I get paid.

BI-WEEKLY BUDGET:

1/2 Rent: $150

Gas: $40

Food: $40

1/2 Electricity: $15

Entertainment: $20

Pop: $12

TOTAL: $277

I get paid around $300 every two weeks, so this seems pretty sound to me. By the looks of it, I should be able to even save $23 dollars from each paycheck. If I was actually able to do that throughout the year I would end up with $552. That would mean a very merry Christmas for whoever's name I drew.

So, most awesome budgeting beauties out there, does that look okay?

New Challenge: Banking!

2010-01-31T23:52:00.000-08:00

As a Hite, I am notoriously poor at managing my money. The only person in my family that has always been good with it since forever that I can really be sure about is Karl. He never trusted banks and instead kept all of his money in a Gundam pencil case tin. When he finally had real income, Karl had to enlist the help of a major banking firm and to ensure his money's safety, Karl buried the Gundam tin right outside the bank near the entryway. I am not this awesome. I am in fact anti-awesome at banking. The only thing I have going for me is that the more money I have, the better I am at keeping/managing it. I rarely have enough money for this to come into play. Therefore, my next challenge for 2010 is to help me overcome my constant fear of overdraft. This is a major problem to fix and comes in many parts.

PART I: Budget
I will make myself a weekly budget that includes all of the necessities and niceties of living; food, gas, rent, entertainment, utilities, and free money. I will stick to this budget. I will put my budget in my wallet, on my wall, and all over my planner.

PART II: Bills
I will pay my bills on time and with no grief. I am lucky to be able to have the conveniences that are directly associated with bills and I will therefore smile as I give Portland General Electric $30 a month.

PART III: Balance
I will balance my checkbook and keep a current and complete record of all transactions made. I will keep one for my checking, savings, and credit card accounts. I will see where I spend my money and adjust my spending accordingly.

It's a nice, simple, and complete plan for altering my spending/banking. I can dig on this. I'll make it happen.

100 Books in 2010!

2010-01-27T08:18:00.000-08:00

First challenge of the year: to read 100 books in 2010. It sounds a bit ludicrous, I know, but I'm willing to give it a go! And if you want to join in, check it out here: BOOK CHALLENGE

The first book I'm working on is Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. I should be finished in just a few days.

Challenges!!!

2010-01-27T08:06:00.000-08:00

I decided that being an oddly competitive person, the best way to get myself to do something is to challenge myself. Sometimes, I put a reward or prize at the end for myself as well, just adding to my motivation. So in the 2010, I will be putting myself up against challenges. Some will be long term (like my first challenge, which will be blogged about shortly) or short term (like getting an assignment turned in on time). I think this will DEFINITELY help me in my achieving goals. But here's the other thing: if I'm doing this stuff all by myself, there's no competition, there's no blood curdling urge to win, there's no reason for me to try. I have two solutions. First, readers of my blog, you should participate in my challenges or create challenges of your own. Second, I go it alone but create a baseline standard for how I should be progressing and then compete against that. However I induce the slightly ridiculous and insane urge to beat everyone else, this will be awesome.

Oh, oil changer man.

2009-09-14T14:59:00.000-07:00

You've just made my day if not life. Who knew that I could cause the same amount of flusteredness in a guy that caused flusteredness in me.

OH HAPPY DAY!

A month's not too long, right?

2009-09-14T13:05:00.000-07:00

Because a month ago today was the last time I blogged. Nothing super interesting has happened really. I'm just waiting for freaking school to start. I applied for student housing in Chicago. It's all turning very real and that's super stressful for me. But I'm really going to do this.

In other news, apparently I am actually attractive to dudes. I found this out one fine evening when I was feeling particularly sad about my current very dry spell. I decided to post as my Facebook status, "... is not attractive to dudes. The end." Boy did I get a response. So, I guess I shouldn't be attracted to "dudes" and "dudes" are attracted to me. Or something.

I'm trying to figure out what to get for my good friend Patrick for his birthday. I'm thinking something about DnD, pirates, legos, or comics. Or these mushroom statues that he said he really liked one night at Safeway. I dunno. He just said he banned me from getting him a gift. He's getting one whether he likes it or not. I love buying presents!!!!!!!!!!

My room AKA my apartment is very messy. I have some serious cleaning to do. And some serious packing to do before Chicago.

This post actively represents my current life. Sort of all over the place, not focused on anything, mostly revolves around friends/dudes, and boring.

SCHOOL! I COMMAND YOU TO START!

I love school. I wish it would start already....

You know how I said it was no big thing?

2009-08-14T21:06:00.000-07:00

I really meant it. I broke up with my "boyfriend" this afternoon. He is still awesome, but we just weren't quite compatible. To put it in HIMYM terms, I'm much more of a Robin and he's a Ted. There's a funny story there that I won't tell because he'd be embarrassed. But let's just say... he TOTALLY pulled a Ted.

After I broke up with him, using lots of cliches (It's not you, it's me. I'm trying to find myself right now and I can't do that with a BF. I'm really busy with work right now. [Also like Robin breaking up with the kindergartener, I think I was his first GF and therefore dumping]) I continued to have one of the most awkward afternoons. Ever. He insisted that not only we still go see G.I. Joe together, but that he pay for my ticket. It didn't get better as time passed, it just got more uncomfortable. It's really hard to explain. I did not dig it.

We will still be friends. I'm not worried about that so much. But I did notice us both trying desperately to avoid our inside jokes. Much like Ted and Robin. Obvi I've been watching 3rd season HIMYM lately. But only when I haven't been reading the TWILIGHT SAGA!!!!! I'm about half way through Breaking Dawn now. I started it last night after I drove to the nearest bookstore open till 10:00pm after I finished Eclipse at 9:30. I'm addicted. It's like my own personal brand of heroin. That I happen to share with millions of other 19 year old girls.

P.S. Happy Birthday, Steve Martin!!! You continue to be the creepiest old man in entertainment!

It's about time...

2009-08-12T14:52:00.000-07:00

So, here I go again. It's been very long since I posted last. I guess I'll give this whole blogging thing another shot.

Updates:

1: My car runs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2: My computer does not.... I really need to get it fixed. I'm writing this all on my Wii, which is very time consuming and lame.
3: I guess I have a boyfriend now. It's no big thing, but he's awesome.

4: I LOVE NEIL PATRICK HARRIS!

5: I just finished reading New Moon. I'm a little ashamed to say I loved it. But btw, at the moment I'm very team Jacob. Don't throw things at me, please?

6: There are a ton of raccoons at my apartment. They're both very scary and unbelievably adorable.

6: I can't wait for school to start again. I miss it a lot.

7: I'm really hungry right now.

8: I have all day off today, so I'm going to go buy a big academic desk calendar and a weekly planner so I feel and am more productive. I may even do the dishes today. Though that is highly unlikely.

9: I just got a text from my neighbor. She's bringing me Eclipse. I'm very excited.

10: I can't wait to go to Chicago!

Surgical Happenings in the Hite Family

2009-04-07T07:59:00.000-07:00

Today, in fact at this very moment, my mommy is going through gastric bypass surgery. I'm very nervous that there are no complications. But I love her and send her my love and I'll be giving off good vibes all day. I will radiate love and hope like the sun radiates... light? Anyway, the moral of all this is that she's in surgery right now and will be recouping the next two weeks.

I LOVE MY MOMMY!

A Sunshine Delay...

2009-04-07T07:37:00.000-07:00

...is when the traffic slows down because the sun is in your eyes. Days like today you would be lucky to make it home in the first place.

It's been SOOO beautiful up here the last couple days. Sunny, warm, perfect. I actually experienced a sunshine delay the last two days. It was awesome. I love this weather. And that song. Yay sunshine!

P.S. I could actually feel my flesh burning on Saturday out in the sun. It rocked.

Yoga, Y-O-G-A, Yoga.

2009-03-31T07:12:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a Yoga class. And in this class I can get extra credit for doing things like... becoming vegetarian for two weeks, helping the homeless, meditation at temple, writing about my feelings, researching a path of Yoga, and other silly things. So far, after just the first class, which was just orientation, I love it. Granted, we haven't done any real Yoga yet. But I'm thinking not only will my general health thank me for it, my scoliosis and arthritis will thank me too. Not to mention Izzie's mom who is a Yoga master/instructor/enthusiast. She couldn't be HAPPIER that Izzie and I are taking this class. Honestly, neither could I.

Funny story about the first class of Yoga though. We walk in to the studio and just sit where there was enough surface area to sit. Then the teacher starts going through her entire spiel about Yoga being good for the mind/body/spirit and how happy she is that we've all taken this step toward enlightenment of mind/body/spirit and yadda yaddy yadda. Then she does a quick sweep through the class with her eyes, stops at me, and says, "Landy! How are you! I'm so glad you're in here!" To which I respond, "Yeah! Thanks, me too!" because I've never, EVER, seen this woman before in my life. Not a once. And then she must have been able to read the confusion in my face, even through my faking recognition and affection, because she said, "My son is in your improv team, Theo?" and then the connection connects in my brain. She is the mom of a fellow improver, Theo. I replied with "Of course! Hi, how are you?" And then we chatted for a moment in the middle of orientation. I maintain I have never been formally introduced to this woman. But that's okay, because she already likes me. And if there's one thing I like, it's being liked by my professors.

In other news, Izzie has yet to find a job. But that's okay, because I convinced her to go back to school, FULL-TIME. And, now that she is a full-time student, her parents will support her. Which is very nice because I stress out enough about making rent myself that I don't need the additional stress of being worried Izzie won't. We are taking the same classes: Intro to Music, Japanese Lit, Yoga, and the Spring show. I'm taking the addition class, Advanced Improv. But I'm not sure if I truly can take that class, because I've taken it already once, and I'm afraid financial aid won't pay for it if I audit or take it again for credit. I have to make a visit to the Registration office today after work.

My new schedule for Monday/Wednesday is this:
6:00-8:30AM Take care of Nes
9:00-3:00PM Classes
3:00-6:00PM Rehearsal
6:30-8:00PM Yoga

It is really full, but I like having my schedule so densely packed. It means I'm busy, not slacking off, and it makes me feel responsible so I act WAY more responsible. And do things like, NOT OVER-DRAFT.

Speaking of over-drafting, I over-drafted yesterday. I was very angry/sad. It was the first time I've over-drafted since October, which is ASTOUNDING in my life.

ATTENTION!!! BREAKING NEWS!!!

I just perused the online banking site and realized... I DIDN'T OVER-DRAFT!!! I'm still in the clear! What happened was, I forgot that my internet automatically withdraws from my checking account. And, even though the amount is WAY more than I currently had in there, because the transaction hasn't posted yet, it's just processing, I HAVEN'T OVER-DRAFTED. I'm still going strong with my banking. That's just plain too awesome for words. I like being good at banking. Or at least it's nice to not suck at it.

So... I'm trying to think of anything else interesting or nice.

Nope, I'm fresh out. So there Mom. I'm blogging again!

I am soo poor...

2009-03-06T18:15:00.000-08:00

So, I pretty I am very poor. And then I was perusing the paypal website. Turns out I can make a button so people can make donations to me! So I did that. In case anyone wanted to give me some money. Just click on my sad face, and you can give me money. Isn't technology amazing? This is the internet equivalence of begging for change.

One day till my birfday!

2009-02-23T07:49:00.000-08:00

BOOKS!

2009-02-20T16:45:00.000-08:00

I've recently started reading them again! It all started with a classic, "Wayside School is Falling Down" which, upon inspection, I realized I stole from Mrs. Malan when I was in the 5th grade. It only has an A.R. rating of 4.9, but there are CERTAINLY some jokes in there I didn't get when I read it the first time. I enjoyed that book thoroughly.

Then, I read "The Life of Abraham Lincoln", a children's novelization of the life of honest Abe. I acquired this book from Allie for Christmas this year. *Thanks Allie!* I too dug this book. It made me laugh a lot. It made me cry a lot. I really liked it. Especially the parts that I knew the writer made up. Because that just made it kind of funny. Did you know his mom died of milksick? Apparently SO.

After finished that book, I went on to try to read "Freaks, Geeks, and Cool Kids", another gift from Allie. Unfortunately... I couldn't get past the first dozen or so pages. It turns out to not be tragically funny or sad or interesting. It's a study on sociology in teens or something that I really should find fascinating, but I don't care enough to try.

I put that book aside and jumped into a book I loved so much, I finished it in two days. The title of this insanely hilarious, soon to be motion picture, is "I Love You Beth Cooper" penned by Larry Doyle. It was GREAT. I read it only stopping to pee, eat, go to work, and watch an episode or four of Moonlighting (another new passion). SO GOOD. I recommend it to anyone but be forewarned that it does include sex, drugs, and rock n' roll. And swear words. Not for the faint of heart. So pretty much... Dad, you'll really love this book!

Now here comes the conundrum; I just finished an AMAZING book I may put on my list of favorites, but what do I read next? I don't want the next thing I read to feel embarrassed when it doesn't measure up but I also don't want to read drivel. So here comes your part. I need suggestions of good, HILARIOUS, books. Emphasis on the HILARIOUS. I like funny books. So please, PLEASE, leave me suggestions.

The Short Story I Wrote For My Creative Writing Class

2009-02-17T20:58:00.000-08:00

Landy Hite

“And Then The Night Got Worse”

Caitlin took one last look at herself in the mirror before deciding that she looked good enough for her first date with Kurt. She congratulated herself on the perfect ensemble; a long shirt she wore as a dress over leggings showed the curves she was proud of without feeling like a slime ball. And her hair. Gosh, her hair just looked gorgeous with its soft curls perfectly framing her face. Caitlin thought she couldn’t look better. If Kurt didn’t just buckle in love with her in this outfit, he never would. She dashed back into the living room/bedroom/kitchen of her studio apartment to grab her purse and coat before turning out the only light in the apartment. She reached down and scruffed the mini-mane of her cat, Sergeant Tibbs.
“Bye Sarg! Don’t wait up for me!”
Caitlin walked outside, slamming the door behind her. As she struggled with the barely-passes-as-a-lock deadbolt her phone started ringing.
“Unbreak my heart! Say you love me again! Undo this hurt that you caused when you walked out the door and walked out of my life. Uncry these tears!”
Just when Toni hit the high note, Caitlin was able to coerce the deadbolt locked and flipped open her cell to answer the call. “Hello?”
“Hey Caity, it’s me.”
The low pitched airy voice on the other side of the phone caused Caitlin’s knees to buckle. She immediately blushed and bit her lower lip as she propped herself up on the doorframe. It was Kurt. Suddenly, and without asking it to, Caitlin’s voice got quite and breathy.
“Oh, hello you.”
Caitlin couldn’t believe the way this boy made her act, let alone feel. Caitlin was convinced that tonight would be the night that they would kiss. There’s nothing better than a trip to a rice pudding bar and a dollar rental to set the mood for the perfect first kiss. First, Kurt would tenderly brush the curls out of Caitlin’s face. And then, with the perfect amount of everything, Kurt would press his lips on hers and she would melt into happiness. Caitlin realized she’d wandered off and there had been a long silence in the conversation, or rather, lack there of. She stomped her foot to bring herself back to reality.
“So what’s up?” she said in an attempt to erase what she just said and how she said it. Not to mention that pause.
“I have some bad news. It turns out I have to work tonight.” Kurt then released a great sigh of anger.
Caitlin was hopping up and down on the inside knowing that he was as excited about the date as she was, and that he was disappointed he would have to cancel.
“Oh bust. That totally sucks… does that mean we can’t go out on our… I mean hang out tonight?” Caitlin was pleased with her attempt at hiding her coexisting disappointment and overjoyment.
“Yeah. I mean, unless you wanted to come hang out at work with me. Do you?” Kurt said with the tiniest bit of hope and anticipation.
Caitlin wanted nothing else in the world right now than to hang out with Kurt at work, but she had seen enough chick flicks and read enough relationship books by so-called gurus to know not to sound too needy or willing.
“Hmm…” she said as if this was a choice she seriously had to consider. Caitlin paused as she pretended to weigh the pros and cons of the situation.
“Only if you want to. I mean, you don’t have to.” Kurt said sounding more discouraged than Caitlin had ever heard someone sound before.
Oh no, she had weighed her options too long, she had hesitated a tad longer than she meant.
“I do!” were the words she said on compulsion.
“Oh cool. Awesome. So I guess… I’ll see you later?”
Of course he would see her later. Kurt could see her anytime he wanted, all he had to do was nothing.
“Totally.” Caitlin said before hanging up.
All the excitement of the phone call with the most amazing guy she’s ever met made Caitlin need to pee. She shoved her key back in the deadbolt and jiggled it around to try to get it open. No dice. Having just moved in, Caitlin hadn‘t learned the sweet spot of the key to lock and unlock the door with ease. She tried turning it the opposite direction to see if with the extra momentum the key turn. Nope. Caitlin tried the key angled up, then angled down. Pushing while turning. Pulling while turning. Kicking while turning. Complete and utter failure at all attempts.
Concerned less with getting back into her apartment, and more with the pressure building in her bladder, Caitlin started running with intense purpose toward the leasing office which she knew had a public restroom. Being on the complete opposite side of the office didn’t cross her mind when she made her decision to run there, all she could think about were waterfalls and rivers and other running water mechanisms. Suddenly the distance struck her with an unfortunate reaction. Completely caught off guard and with the bouncing up and down motion from the running, Caitlin slowly but surely started to pee. She stopped abruptly and crossed her legs squeezing them together as tight as she could.
“Don’t pee, don’t pee, “ was her mantra and she inched toward the building. There was a loud noise and having all her energy focused on not peeing it took Caitlin longer than it should have to realize it was a car. Then it took her and extra moment to realize why they were honking. Caitlin was standing in the middle of the road, blocking traffic.
Caitlin took a deep breath and made the only choice she knew she had. She uncrossed her legs and took normal strides to the sidewalk. With each step she took a little more pee ran down her legs and into her brand new suede boots. Finally, with an empty bladder and a full heart, Caitlin made it to the sidewalk and up to her apartment door.
“At least the night couldn’t get any worse.”
She put her key in the lock and turned it too forcibly to the left. And then the night got worse. With a snap, Caitlin held in her hand exactly one half of her house key. The remaining half was wedged into the keyhole. She walked defeated to the edge of the walkway and sat on the curb. She had three calls to make and wasn’t sure which one to make first. She decided to start with the most unpleasant.
“Hey Kurt,” she said, eyes welling with tears. “So, I won’t be able to go over there tonight. Something came up.”
After saying goodbye, Caitlin let go of her emotions and just cried. When the waves of tears subsided she called the locksmith to rescue her. And then she made her last call.
“Lily? It’s Caitlin. You know how we said that thing, about peeing our pants.”
“That if one of us wets our self the other will… you know.”
“Yes. Well, it’s time.”
Without any more talking Lily proved her best friend status and peed her pants.
“It’s done.” Lily replied.
Then Caitlin and Lily laughed.

Happy Birthday Mom! And other updates.

2009-02-17T07:04:00.000-08:00

I know this isn't our mom, but it's an historic mom. (a historic?) Her name is Joyce, which is nothing like Lynnelle, but still. Shut up and pretend with me. I love my mommy. She's the best mom I've ever had. It was her birthday a little while ago, so I'm late, but I still love her. I promise. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

Other exciting things that have happened lately... I saw this movie:

it was bad. Not just bad, BAD BAD. Not even the comic genius of Steven Martin could resurrect it. I could smell the surprise ending from the beginning and I think I laughed most not at the movie but at an old couple as they left the theater. The old woman was walking down the steps just laughing until she said, "If that doesn't make you laugh, then nothing will! Hahaha... There's a big fight at the wedding: AND THEY LEAVE! Hahaha...." And then she went on to quote the big last ending line which was so funny that I've already forgotten it. It was really cute. And funny. The couple, not the movie. Miss that movie at all costs. Though it was a big win with the people under 14 and over 60 in the theater.

My roommate Izzie, pictured here:

is in Moscow, ID for an acting competition. (yes Allie, that's that Harry Potter book.) I wish her all the luck in the world, even though if her scenes win she doesn't really win. She went as a scene partner for Kris, who was selected to compete. The moral of this story is that I'm home alone and I don't like living alone. It's awfully lonely.

Just yesterday I finally got ALL of my stuff from Malia's house. Among those things was a COUCH! So now, my apartment is officially furnished, though not even close to unpacked. Maybe I'll surprise Izzie by finally finishing that. Maybe.... that sounds like an awful lot of work. We'll see how it goes. Maybe I'll post before and after pictures. That also sounds like work... Well, the point is that we have a couch and Wireless Internet! Go us! And by us I really mean just me. Go me!

I also got a HAIRCUT. PROFESSIONALLY. Which is really cool. Because normally I just let Malia hack at it until it resembles what I want. (She actually does a fine job, but I feel her technique may be slipping with lack of practice.) So I went to Super Cuts and paid my $12 and got a simple, but adorable hair cut. It makes the bangs that I had tried to trim mere days before but had cut crooked, and then tried to straighten out and ended up being about an inch shorter than wanted/anticipated look a lot less retarded. My new hair cut is pictured below:

I like this haircut a lot. A lot a lot.

So, there are some updates for now. I gotta go though. It's time to wake up Nes.

Happy Birthday Dad!

2009-02-03T07:34:00.000-08:00

Today is my pop's birthday! The little boy in that picture is named James Hite. Just like my dad, who's birthday is today!

ALSO, last night's Groundhog Day celebrations when splendifurously well! It was a small party, just Patrick, Cameron, and me, but a lovely party! Everyone participated in the craft and they turned out hilarious.

The groundhog holding the heart isn't as sweet as he looks. He actually is a vampire with a case of the bumble foot. (a condition rats get from walking on cage floors instead of padded liners) Cameron made that little buddy. The lovely girlie groundhog was made by yours truly. We later found out she is also madly in love with NPH. (see picture below) The very dapper gentleman groundhog has blue fur and a tuxedo... and was made by Patrick. These were way too much fun to make, especially as the semi-adults we are.

Groundhog Day!!

2009-02-02T11:12:00.000-08:00

Six more weeks of winter, darn! But I don't care, because today is an amazing day! There is a family tradition that on this day, the great and all powerful Groundhog Day, we watch the movie, "Groundhog Day" starring Bill Murray and Andy McDowell. Being away from my home and most of my family, and having already set apart Monday nights as "Screening Parties" with my big group of friends, I decided to help my friends be more awesome by subjecting them to my family tradition. So tonight, I will gather my friends and sit down and watch "Groundhog Day". I'm also getting together some coloring pages and other silly stuff like that. I love this day! We'll also do the obvious Phil in the Styrofoam cup thing. It'll be amazing.

The Hammer is My Penis

2009-02-01T21:23:00.000-08:00

And I moved into my own apartment. And I love NPH.

new address:

19355 SW 65th Ave. Apt. 6
Tualatin, OR 97062

YES! I win!

2008-12-24T03:33:00.001-08:00

I finally figured out how to spell N-E-C-E-S-S-A-R-I-L-Y all by myself... I'm very proud. Necessarily. I'm much cooler as a person now. Just, FYI.

Friends, the other white meat.

2008-12-14T20:04:00.000-08:00

So I'm going to blog about my friends. All of them. Because I love them all.

(in alphabetical order)

Blalex- I call him little brother. I drive him home after every time we hang out. He's also the baby of the bunch at only 17. He is AMAZINGLY smart and intellectual. He's a great friend and says the best things at the best times. Just last night we had the best conversation about splicing humans with birds so we can make humans with wings. Smart I say, smart.

Gerry- Patrick's girlfriend, but more importantly, my friend. We have some amazing things in common: Sailor Moon, love of cats, and other things. She's a lovely hostess and always welcomes us into her home. Gerry didn't start in the original group of friends, but we are so VERY happy to bring in her in.

Izzie- My BFF. She'll be moving into Malia's apartment because otherwise she'd be homeless. We are looking to move in together. We confide in one another and find each other absolutely hilarious, two things I think are very important in friendship. Though she does lack in the observant category. (inside joke!)I will always come rescue her. And she will always do what she can for me. Together, we're quite a team. She's the best.

Ko- My personal ninja. Not really, but he is Japanese. English is his second language and this often times makes him feel shy, but once you get to know him well, he's a total crack up. Ko is hilarious. I can't imagine what our group would be like if we didn't have him.

Kris- I've know Kris the longest. My first impression of Kris went something like this, "Wow, that guy gives me some weird vibes." Now my impression is, "I love Kris!" I believe that this group of friends makes Kris be a little better. He is one of the smartest people I've ever met. Kris is great.

Kurt- He is the boy. THE boy. I am very VERY pleased to announce that I am over him. No left over feelings at all, except friend ones. I still think he is a rad kid and I'm happy to be his friend. I've recently been really mean to him. But now I'm ready for a truce. Kurt brings out the funny in me. He lets me laugh at the immature things in life, like poop on the board. And attending. And I'm pretty sure he isn't actually gay.

Patrick- He got a whole post to himself. Patrick is great. I visit him at work like, all the time. Tonight he will get to meet his hero, Bruce Campbell. For that I am happy. If you want to know more, see post below.

Tamsyn- My BFF. I recently spent almost 72 hours STRAIGHT with her. And after all that, I was not tired of her. In fact I MISSED her. She understands me. We feel like we are the SAME people as we have a butt load in common. She has some very weird idiosynchracies, which I recognize and appreciate. For example, she's bad at sarcasm and acts very underwhelmed even if she totally isn't. I'm glad to have her in my life. And I will ALWAYS be there for her. She's the best.

I love these friends. I LOVE THEM. They take me for who I am. I actually feel like they love me too. We've survived a failed attempt of two of us dating, among other stupid stuff. This attests to the strength and bond of us. I couldn't have better friends. I just LOVE having friends. I just LOVE making friends, and I'm continuing to make them. I can see Steve becoming a new friend, as well as Nathan. Erin is a blast. Satheara, a HOOT. People never cease to make me smile and amaze me (in a good way). I love people.

Check this out!!!

2008-12-11T15:20:00.000-08:00

I'm really awesome!

I'm semi-famous.

I have failed lately...

2008-12-09T07:29:00.000-08:00

at what? Important things. Like getting up in the morning to get to work on time. This morning I was a full hour late. I think it means that I need to spend more time doing the important things, like sleeping. I've also failed at being funny/amusing/interesting. I'm attributing this all to lack of sleep. You better believe that tonight, I'm not only taking a nap, I'm going to bed early. I also haven't been the nicest person lately, thereby failing to be nice. Especially to Kurt. Granted, he was a little bit of a butt-head to me, but that doesn't mean that I have to be a butt-head to him. So I won't be. I'll be nice. I've failed at banking. I recently overdrafted... twice. I fail at dating nice boys. I fail at having the appropriate amount of Christmas spirit, and was a big ol' brat about it a couple nights ago. I fail at being healthy. I eat at McDonald's frequently enough to notice a difference in the oil they fry french fries in. I haven't succeeded in being a good friend to those who've been my good friend.

But, I'm happy. Even with all these failures. Scratch that. Because of these failures. (at least some)

"What I'm Grateful For" a blog post by Caitlin Hite

2008-12-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

I'm feeling rather grateful right now. Grateful for friends. More specifically, good friends. And most specifically, Patrick. He is the bomb when it comes to being a good friend. I feel inspired to quote the Aquabats. "Friends help each other anyway they can. If you're in a pit, they'll help you out of it." Pretty much I was in a pit last night. A pit full of pity. And Patrick grabbed me by the arm and helped me out. He helped me get over that boy the best way I think a person can. By fabricating awesomely hilarious rumors about the boy and then making strong cases proving them to be true. Obviously these rumors won't be spread around like peanut butter on a piece of toast. I'm not sure why I used a simile there, but I like it. Patrick is a super rad (another freaking Aquabats reference! I think it's a sign that I need to listen to them more...) friend. He's pretty much awesome. Much more awesome than any dumb boy.

So, about that boy...

2008-12-02T06:27:00.000-08:00

he no longer likes me.

Merry freaking Christmas!

You got to admit, this is pretty awesome...

2008-11-26T23:06:00.000-08:00

http://www.dayofawesomeness.com

I'm totally down for celebrating.

Also, I just kissed a boy. Which is awesome.

I'm moving!

2008-11-19T10:30:00.000-08:00

To CHICAGO! I can't even believe it. I have so much to do, such an already busy life, and I'm freaking out. I can't even understand how it happened, if it's possible, or what exactly I should do next. I don't want to talk about it/think about it, because I will miss my Portland BFFs in such a big way, and all I want to do right now is enjoy my time left here. I'm freaking out.

Oh yeah, I'm going to Chicago to study with The Second City, the premier improv group in the country. It's a semester studies program through Columbia College in Chicago. I'll be taking 16 credits in comedy writing, acting, history, and other stuff. It's going to be an amazing experience. I can't wait. But I can. But I can't. But I do. But I don't. But... this is going to be a life changing experience, I can feel it. This could help me be famous. If that's what I want. I don't know. I can't tell anything anymore.

You want to start a fight?

2008-11-04T09:26:00.000-08:00

Oh bother.

NON-Date Status Update.

2008-10-27T07:18:00.000-07:00

I've been on a date. With the second non dater I mentioned in the original post. His name is Jarrod. I never need to go on a date with Jarrod again. He's a fine guy. Just not my fine guy. I've obviously mellowed a little on this topic. I realized that I don't actually want to date anyone right now. Dating freaks me out. I'm cool with just having some dude friends and hanging out with those dude friends with the rest of my other friends. Yeah.... freaking me out. I don't want to date you.

I'm cool with being a lone wolf.

But, if I change my mind, be the first in line (but not Jarrod). Honey I'm still free. Take a chance on me.

Way to go ABBA slash Mamma Mia! for knowing exactly how I feel into words. haha.

Also, I saw Mamma Mia! four times in theaters. Twice normal, twice SING ALONG!!! It was amazing.

I've been working on a post called, "Christmas List: An Addendum" I learned that word, addendum, in college. I love it.

I've got the scoliosis...

2008-10-24T19:44:00.000-07:00

it's very mild, but it understands THE HORRIBLE BACK PAIN I'VE HAD FOR THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF! I also have arthritis in my lower back.

stooopid.

picture thingy. I love this.

2008-10-24T19:15:00.000-07:00

My age:

Place I've been:

Place I want to go:

Favorite place:

Favorite item:

Favorite food:

Favorite color:

Place of birth:

Current hobby:

Favorite memory:

Bad habit:

What I'm doing right now:

Excuse me, did you want to go on a date with me?

2008-10-20T19:12:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry, I can apparently only go on NON dates.

Um, for those of you who don't know, I say I dated this fellow from school this year. I'm lying. By dates I mean he invited me to the movies, we met there, and then we paid for separate tickets and there was no romance involved. I'm just so desperate, I call them dates. They were plainly NOT DATES. I wanted to date him, but he didn't want to actually date me. This all happened in March. So then, in May, this dude is talking to my bff about how we dated and it's too bad it didn't work out. WHAT?! My sentiments exactly. So completely lame right? Right. So the other night, Friday to be exact, I have plans with a different fellow. To go see Max Payne. It's just me and him. He's offered to pick me up. We've declined others who wanted to go with us. I meet him at the theater because I have a rehearsal right before and it was easier to meet up. I get there. We get in line for tickets. It's the moment of truth. We walk up to the ticket booth. And....

IT'S A NON DATE.

I paid for my ticket, he paid for his. He called it a date after the fact. It was not a date. Just like the others with the other guy weren't dates. I haven't been on a single date. I'm apparently hideously unattractive. Or too cool for school.

My brain has literally been reeling since that night. What is it that I'm doing to procure all these NON dates? I think I should get an award or something. Because I have a gift. I apparently threaten boys enough for them to want to date me but are afraid to actually date me, or I'm so nonthreatening that boys think they can apparently date me without my knowledge. Maybe it's them that deserve the award. And if there's only one trophy it definitely goes to David, the first NON dater.

Wow. I deserve at least a t-shirt.

I'm a real actress!

2008-10-15T12:47:00.000-07:00

Calling all Hites interested in family history!

2008-10-13T11:21:00.001-07:00

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwyand2/hite_book.htm

check this out! we are probably related to these guys!

Wow, I guess to all those people who told me, you're right.

2008-10-13T09:45:00.001-07:00

I really am missing my home/family/California. Case and point, today I needed directions to the place to pick up my transcripts. I used google maps and I found the place. As I was trying to scroll down the page I accidentally super zoomed out. I decided to see how far I was going today was in comparison to how far CA is. It took me a long time to get down to Brawley. And with each mouse stroke it took my eyes got weepier and weepier. I finally got to LA and I knew how far that was from Brawley and it just seemed like too far away to bother. :(

I'm glad we decided to fly to Christmas this year. Because that way I can spend more time there.

So, to all those High School teachers and family friends and parents who told me I was going to miss Brawley and I would be tempted to become a townie, and I just scoffed and said you were all wrong and that I was different, I'm not. You were right. I was wrong. I miss my mommy.

Guess what I'm doing.

2008-09-23T09:39:00.000-07:00

Listening to a lecture for my online class! It very nice. So far, I really like my online classes. It's super to be able to multitask, like listen to Legally Blonde the Musical and make my first posts to the course. It's tops.

EDIT:
AND HOLY SMOKES!! My teacher TOTALLY sounds EXACTLY like John Cusack! That'll make lectures even better. And they already are really easy to listen to and very enjoyable.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!

2008-09-20T12:27:00.000-07:00

I have, for a while, wanted to go to Comic Con. Half to look at the freaks, half to remember Craig, and half because I think I'd really love it. But today I found what convention I REALLY want to go to...

It's really expensive, but if I could have just ONE thing for Christmas and my birthday, I would choose to go to the convention. I need to call Dad.

if you click on the picture, it'll take you to the website.

daytime TV equals the greatest thing ever.

2008-09-17T22:30:00.002-07:00

So my favorite daytime TV show is The People's Court. Judge Marilyn Milian is hilarious and sassy and Latina. She always busts out in Spanish when people least expect it running off some saying her Nana had for her. Today she had a great one, "Better alone than poorly accompanied!" It really helped me with my whole mid-eighteenth-year-of-life crisis.

My head just exploded....

2008-09-17T22:30:00.001-07:00

literally.

Why? you might ask. THIS is why.

ALYSSA CASTREY IS GETTING MARRIED!

Poop! is all I can think of to say. But I should explain why this is so brain threatening and speech confounding. Alyssa is a friend from the Imperial Valley. She was from the coveted 3rd ward and was super super sweet. She's younger than me. Younger than me! Of all the people in the whole wide world to be younger than and to be engaged... me? Really? I can't even THINK about me in a marriage. Wow. I mean I know, "age is just a number" but it's a VERY important number. Poop. I'm not the weird one, right? I shouldn't be getting married, right? It isn't a big deal that I haven't been on a single date since my sixteenth birthday, right? Right? Right?

I think I'm having a mid-eighteenth-year-of-life crisis. I need help.

P.S. If I die in a tragic car accident or from an aneurysm I want my headstone to read, "Her head exploded... literally." I literally want it to say that. And this is for realsies. NJK. (Not Just Kidding)

Starting my Christmas List!!!

2008-09-15T13:26:00.000-07:00

And this can just carry over to my birthday too!

1) These shirts: http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-costume-t-shirts/ especially the Darth Vader and Chewy ones!

2) This belt buckle: http://www.geekalerts.com/tag/clothing/

3) Set of pretty pink matching dice.

4) The Catcher in the Rye

5) A Wii!

6) Games for DS and Wii if magically obtained before X-Mas

7) Diet Dr. Pepper

8) Picture frames. Cool ones!

9) Hello Kitty, all of it. (I think this has been on my list for a while now)

10) A trip to NYC to see Legally Blonde onstage with Bailey! My choice in "Legally Blonde: The Search for the Next Elle Woods"

11) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull calendar

12) a pony

13) Goo-loshes that fit me.

14) Money!

15) An awesome game of Rail Baron

16) A giraffe

17) Sergeant Tibbs

18) A date with a boy that isn't creepy or old or taken at time of date.

19) An H&M gift card

20) Steve and Barry's too

21) A chance to make a guest appearance on "Psych" (P.S. I TOTALLY MET DULE HILL!!! I HAVE A PICTURE OF IT!!!! HERE IT IS!!!)
22) Lots of books and CDs and DVDs and all kinds of media!

Awesome-est Shirt Idea... EVER!

2008-09-06T12:43:00.001-07:00

I wan't to make a t-shirt that spells my name with elements! My elements would be: Calcium, Iodine, Thallium, and Indium. It would look like this: CaITlIn Awesome, right? I can also spell SmAlGe and GaBi and HYPo and that's all I've bothered looking into.

21 Days

2008-09-05T16:54:00.000-07:00

I've heard that it takes 21 days to form or break a habit. I would like to habituate working out! Among other good things! I worked out today!

I don't feel like blogging.

2008-08-20T08:16:00.000-07:00

The only interesting things I have to report on are my continuing efforts to become eligible to transfer to a UC and the fact that I'm still poor. But we both knew that. I don't know what else to say. Sometimes I realize that I'm actually smarter than people when they say stupid stuff. And I've been watching Deedee's dog/house. I'm supposed to go to a b-day party and a BBQ today. I don't want to go to either. I'm suffering sleep debt because of the Olympics. I don't want to start school again. And I really, really, really, need a job. I'm closer to being able to transfer that I thought. It's not too stressful. And I got a bunch of stupid student loans. But that's actually really helpful. I don't take pictures of anything, but I bought a magnet board for $2.50 at Target yesterday. I'm using it to help me stay organized with all that college stuff. I need to write another one-act play for the festival this year. I also need to not suck at acting anymore. I'm a ward missionary and I like it alright. I'm in charge of the missionary dinner calendar. It's ridiculously hard to fill that thing up sometimes. I've earned so much respect for anyone who has ever held that seemingly benign calling. I've signed up for the SAT II Subject Tests. I'll be if not the oldest test taker in the room, the most advanced in school. But I bet that I don't suck the worst. I had to go see The Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor again yesterday. That movie is honestly one of the most plot and character bankrupt movies I've even seen (and enjoyed... slightly). Not as bad as When a Stranger Calls though. "It was pretty good. I mean, it was kinda scary. I liked it. But it was just okay I suppose. It was bad-ish, I mean it lacked a lot... Worst movie I've ever seen." Karl and Zach should appreciate that little tidbit of awesomeness. Well, I gotta go. I need to wake up the boy I watch in the morning. We have to leave for camp in 10 minutes. He doesn't like breakfast anyway.

not blonde anymore = myspace picture

2008-08-09T20:30:00.000-07:00

To apply to college:

2008-08-08T14:30:00.000-07:00

-Get High School transcripts

-Take SAT Subject tests

-Finish Gen. Ed. classes

-Return AP Score paper with form for credit

-Complete all other equirements

-Complete an Application for Admission

ALSO, apparently an 8 on your SAT Essay means you're an idiot. Which is exactly what I got. Take a gander at my essay.

Have to pee so bad.

2008-08-07T22:22:00.001-07:00

Title about sums it up. I have to tinkle. But in other news: I donated plasma today and made $40. Next time I get $60. I plan on donating twice a week, increasing my current income nearly double. Crazy, huh? I plan on using it to buy gas. But I was also just thinking and... by donating plasma just once a month, I could pay for the service involved with getting an iPhone. Great idea, right? But first I need to a) pay my rent. b) get a laptop for school. and c) pay my late rent. But I still think it's a great idea!

More later!

Sorry Folks!

2008-08-05T19:53:00.000-07:00

I already mailed it! And for basically free. I just used a bunch of stamps I had and wasn't using at the time. It worked out well. I just made a certificate for a friend in California for being totally hip. I chose the mahogany certificate frame because I thought it looked classy.

I love arts and crafts

2008-08-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

I did a funny/fun project yesterday at Nes' house (where I'm housesitting/petsitting) for a friend. And I loved it. I love being thoughtful about the small details and being super resourceful. I also love mailing stuff though it can be costly. Doing arts and crafts is the bomb.

...darn.

2008-08-04T10:16:00.000-07:00

I'll never get to real college. Never. I need to apply now, and I don't have the requirements. I'm an idiot. I may have to move home and take a year at IVC to be able to transfer. And that year can't happen until after this year. And that adds another year to my plan. But that doesn't really matter, does it? I never had a plan to begin with. I need to get that scholarship I applied for. That'd be awesome.

Cute Kid's Show

2008-07-14T23:47:00.000-07:00

WordGirl!

So, this show is about a girl name Becky Botsford who's secret identity is WordGirl, a smart and witty superhero from the planet Lexicon. I mainly love this show because when Becky turns into WordGirl she pumps her fist into the air and says "Word Up!" It totally reminds me of Betsy every it happens. And that is 5:00pm every afternoon I nanny, which is every afternoon.

read more here! or here!

you can also watch a video right here.

The Player Mobile!

2008-07-14T10:04:00.000-07:00

$170 dollars later, it still runs. The third cylinder was misfiring due to a bad spark plug and some bad wires. I don't have much else to say. In other news, I lost my d8. I have to go buy one or two. Probably two because when I flank I get 2d8 plus my normal attack. That's because I have backstabber as a feat and I'm a rogue which means that I have some bonuses when I have combat advantage. I'm through geeking out. Toodles!

Hey Karl!

2008-07-07T14:02:00.000-07:00

I found the jewels and jester game.

It's called...
Legend of Kyrandia!

That's a screen shot of it up there. I'm so proud of my google abilities. It took me about twenty minutes, but I finally found it. The winning word combination was: berries burning light path walkthrough jewel jester. I know, I know. Impressive.

Hey Betsy!

2008-07-06T12:54:00.000-07:00

So let's just pretend that I chose option B) the one about moving to Irvine-ish area and worked at Disneyland and such. Now I pose the question for Betsy: How do you feel about cats?

Major Milestone Met

2008-07-04T03:42:00.000-07:00

I JUST DEFEATED THIS GUY!

A level 4 BLACK DRAGON! And I delivered it's dying blow! Pretty much my first adventure with D&D was a blast. The people were a little weird and did way too much metagaming. But I loved it! I can't wait to start with this other group. I have at least two more that I may or may not join. There is one group that I actually want to join badly. It's at a local card shop. I went in to buy dice today and I was SUPER nervous about it all. I must have looked completely out of place because as soon as I walked in they asked if I needed directions. No, I said. Just looking for dice. What kind of dice? I dunno. Should I use my new lingo and ask for some d20's? Nope. Couldn't think of the real term. Just started saying random numbers. It ended up with them asking if they were for my nephew or a cousin. Again, I replied with a very sheepish answer or no. They're for me. Then they practically did a happy dance and invited me to every group they host/are a part of. Anyway, I love D&D. Can't wait to play more!

Dungeons and Dragons

2008-07-02T02:47:00.000-07:00

I want to play!

They Like Me! They Really Like Me!

2008-06-26T11:08:00.000-07:00

"Who?" you may ask. The Army, that's who!

I woke up this morning and ran to check my phone like any good American teenage girl. I had two new text messages! Awesome! Except one was from the bank reminding me how poor I am. The other was from one of my bosses. Also, not exciting. Oh well. I'd just have to start texting people if I wanted really texts. And that is no biggie, trust me. After checking my text message inbox, I closed my phone and was ready to dismiss it for maybe, 10 minutes. But as I turned to leave, I saw the alert for a new voicemail pop up. I hopped over the couch, realized that was a bad idea half way over, nearly died, and grabbed my phone off the coffee table as I tumbled to the floor.

I get overly excited when I get a voicemail because it means that someone called me. I called my voicemail and listened as I had, "One new message and twenty-seven old messages." They are such a rare occurrence that I like to save as many as I can. As I started listening to my new voicemail, I started laughing. This is what it said,

"Good mornin' Landy, my name is Sergent Scott Cross. I'm a recruiter for NHS Army. I was actually given this number as a point of contact for a woman named Caitlin Hite. Um, please have her call me back, if you know her, at 877-802-5606. If this is not a good contact number, call me back so I can denote that so you don't get called again. Thank you very much, have a good day. Bye."

This makes me laugh out loud for probably three reasons. Wait, let me think of them..... Okay. I know now.

Number 1) You may not be able to tell by the typed up version, but the fellow on the line seemed thoroughly baffled by the whole Landy/Caitlin thing.

Number 2) Woman? Ha!

Number 3) The mere fact that the Army called for me. Me? Really? You want me? Asthma girl?

So now we get to the "They like me! They really like me!" part. It must have been my Senior year in high school that I took the ASVAB. I had friends that had already taken the test once and not done so well. And these were people who I thought were pretty intelligent. And not only that, they new stuff about the Army. They legitimately wanted to go into the Army and make that their lifelong career. I also knew that the ASVAB had some mechanical questions in it, and these folks could fix cars. I was sincerely confused at their poor scores. I also laughed in their faces when I realized that with their scores they couldn't even hold an assault rifle or something like that. They were really bad. Think 47 or so. Anyway, I saw their low scores and saw it as a challenge. And I also saw the opportunity to miss a class or three. The latter of these was what actually motivated me. Well, that and Mrs. Dailey threatening to take me out back and beat me if I didn't take the test. I took the test. I got my score like a month later, after I had already forgotten about it. I rocked that test. I got myself a 92. Out of 99. And folks, I didn't get time to finish my math section. And there were crazy questions about gears and levers and mechanics and stuff that literally blew my mind. I, like I mention, ROCKED THAT TEST. I only know one person that scored higher than me. Mr. Dailey got a 99. Brilliant! I'm not sure what my daddy got. He probably did better than me too. Dad, if you are reading this out in cyberland, what did you get on your ASVAB or equivalent? I was immediately super excited to get calls from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, ect. But a week went by and nothing. Two weeks, nothing. By now both of my best friends that had done well but not nearly as well as me had be contacted by at least the Army. One guy, Josh, who had originally failed it hard (see above story) but had done better this time (he scored maybe a 73) said that he had been contacted by ALL the branches of the military. Including the Air Force. He was lying of course, because no one with a 73 and his grades gets called by the Air Force. But I still wasn't called. And I had a freakin' 92. I decided that maybe I was lost in the system. Or they were intimidated by my obviously high intelligence. But mainly my ego was hurt. I got the highest score, I should get the prize of strange dudes calling my house several times a day searching for me and my soul!!! But I didn't win.

But then, a whole year later, I get the call. I win! They want me. But I don't want them. I understand now that it probably had to do with my age. If you remember, I'm a young graduate and just recently turned 18. Super!

Germans Who Say Nice Things

2008-06-24T14:17:00.000-07:00

This Is My Blog

2008-06-23T14:11:00.000-07:00

Say hello to it, comment on it, make good friends with it. But more importantly than any of those, SHARE IT. With relatives, friends, acquaintances. Anyone and everyone.

The Rest of My Life: You Decide!

2008-06-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

Note: All options happen after completing this next year at PCC. So, think June 2009.

Option A: Stay in Portland, Oregon. Transfer to Portland State University and continue to pursue local and college theatre. Either live with Malia or find a roommate. Continue to nanny.

Option B: Transfer to UC Irvine. Possibly free-load off Betsy or find a roommate/live on campus. Work at Disneyland.

Option C: Take a year off and live-in nanny with a family in New York City! Gain residency. Transfer to NYU or Juilliard. Become heavily indebted to the U.S. Government/private lenders.

You can make a difference in my life!
Vote!