The Scholes Abode

10.16.2010

Take that

I recently took some flack for being on E-Harmony.
We had a bunch of people over at our house for FHE on Monday, and someone asked me to elaborate on a Facebook status I had posted last week about my really, really short date (less than an hour).
So I gave a brief synopsis. When asked where I met this particular guy, I told them. I have no embarrassment of being an online dater, I wouldn't call it my favorite way of meeting people, the most effective, and I won't say it's better than meeting people organically (offline), but apparently, what I think doesn't matter much.
The guys in the room immediately started making fun of online dating, putting it down, and asking why I would even do it in the first place. Now, bear in mind that these are people in my singles ward, typically a place where singles are encouraged to date one another. Being the frank/blunt person that I am, I put it simply that our ward is too small, and there isn't really anyone I'd date anyway (is that rude? oh well), I also work in a department that doesn't help my situation either, so I resort to online dating as my sole means of meeting people.
Is it ideal? No.
Am I doing what I can to put myself "out there"? Yes

And that's all that matters.

10.05.2010

Clang! Clang! Clang! Went the trolley...

I'm "watching" Meet Me in St. Louis right now, and can't help but laugh at the silly relationship foibles that are contained therein. Granted, I know that they are there for comedic relief, but it is also good for people to avoid some of these actions.

1. Do not obsess over people you don't actually know
2. Do not tell someone they smell like your grandmother....or your grandfather...or your aunt, uncle, father or mother...just stay away from familial references
3. Do not sing love songs in public, and then be shocked when the person you're singing about happens to be right there when you turn around...that's just how karma works
4. Do not bite, kick or hit your intended. It gives the wrong impression...
5. Do not "make up your mind" that you're going to "let" someone kiss you, and then be bitterly disappointed when they don't do it, unless you previously told them you would let them kiss you, in which case, you can be mildly disappointed
6. Do not forget proper decorum, propriety and good sense in your relationships

Silly people....yes, that means you, Judy Garland.

9.28.2010

R.I.P.

Muerte has lived up to his name...yes, that is right, after only a little over 2 weeks, I have successfully killed my fish.

After hearing about the resiliency of betta fish, I was sure I couldn't go wrong. Stories of neglect, and attempts to take the little fishies lives by cruel and devious ways, but the fishies lived on in defiance of their owners actions (or inactions).

I appear to have a knack of killing things...

plants
numerous goldfish
and now, Muerte

I had a boyfriend once joke that if we had children, he'd have to keep a sharp eye on them.

Funny...ha...ha...ha... (that was ever so sarcastic)

Farewell Muerte, enjoy fishy heaven...lots of castles to swim in.

9.24.2010

Simplicity 2758

I recently went through my closet, and got rid of all the skirts I either (A) Haven't worn in the last year (B) Don't really like to begin with (C) Don't fit me anymore.
I am most excited about the (C) options, not gonna lie. I have lost 20 lbs since June, and that is pretty exciting for me. I once again wear a size 12 pant, and I honestly cannot tell you the last time I did (I think it may have been middle school).
Anyway, this post is not about Lisa losing weight, it's about clothes, so let's get back to that.
About a week ago, I went to JoAnn Fabrics, and consequently purchased this pattern:

Cute skirts!

I am really excited to make them for myself...REALLY excited!

9.20.2010

"When did it become socially acceptable...."

for pajamas to be worn as everyday apparel
for kids to refer to themselves as "hoes" and discuss their worth like they're a stock on the NASDAQ
for teenage girls to openly brawl in the 7-11 parking lot and throw out the F-word like it's going out of style
for guys to ask a girl out, and then tell her she needs to pay half
for people to take personal calls on their cell phones at work....all day long
for little boys to whistle and cat-call at someone old enough to be their mother
for guys to ask a girl out for the same day....nay, for 6 hours later...
for rude humor to be the norm
for a "thank you" to be rare, and seem odd when given
for gossip to be the main topic of conversation
for the educational system to take a back-seat while athletic programs make millions of dollars
for people to ignore the elderly and disabled when they need their help
to have your clothes either falling off your nether-regions...whilst wearing a belt-an object I was almost certain was for keeping those pants up...
for little girls (or anyone really) to wear sweat pants with "bootilicious" written across the rear...nothing should be written across your butt...just sayin'
for people to be able to carry on lengthy conversations via text, IM, twitter or Facebook, but barely say anything when face to face with an actual human being

I ask you, when did it become socially acceptable? Well, I am not the cultural norm, so these don't fly with me. Consider yourself...informed.

9.14.2010

Muerte

Meet Morty!
(Or Muerte, or Mortimer, depending on your mood)

No, this isn't an actual picture of him, but it is pretty darn close.

I bought him on Friday, supplied him with a spacious bowl, furnished with rocks and some ruins.
Unfortunately, I think he may be depressed.
It's tough being a fish....