Who's Blonde?

So I decided to change my hair color! It was random. I've always wanted to see what I would look like as a brunette and got a wild hair up my ass and decided to try it.

So last week I bought a bottle of hair color. However, I should've consulted someone who's colored hair before consider I've never colored my own hair. What's helpful to know is that when one has a lot of hair (like I do) sometimes, one bottle of Garnier is not enough! Sometimes when you have thick, long locks (like I do), you require TWO bottles to get the job done.

And as brilliant as I am, I decided to get this wild hair at 10 o'clock at night.

So when my roommates come in to see what I'm doing, one mentions, "Is that enough hair color??"

"Uhhh...."

"Stephanie, you need more hair color..."

My hair was only half way saturated when the bottle emptied. So while one roommate and I were stretching the color as far as it would go, the other two roommates were trying to find a place in town that was still open and had my hair color...

There wasn't a place open that also had my hair color. Big fat zero in that part of the Venn Diagram. So while Auburn was making their undeserving comeback in overtime against Clemson (oh so close!), I was rinsing hair color out of my hair for the second time this week. And that is why I love my friend, T, because she helped me put $20 worth of hair color in my hair to make it much darker than before, and I think A is happy with it, too. Yay, for happy endings!

Last Birthday Gift Idea #8

I need new running shoes. I prefer these. I plan on running mercedes again and I haven't bought new running shoes since I ran that half-marathon. It's very difficult to balance school and training and staying motivated. I'm looking for a running partner to help keep me motivated and accountable if anyone's interested. As for the shoes, maybe just a gift card since I'm not sure what size to get.

How I got ready for the game

I think I've found a new hidden skill. I decided to get creative with my nails for the Bama/Penn St. game last week and here's how it turned out...

I think I'm going to start charging $15 a set! Ha! I think for me to have done them myself, they turned out pretty damn good!!

Steph's Last Birthday Gift #7

Skullcandy earbuds.

My headphones just crapped out. :(

I told you I'd been listening to a lot of podcasts!

**updated** a mic would be nice!! Wanna keep both hands on the bike you know! ;)

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Fridays my brain is fried

I've found a bit of free time to kind of catch up on the going ons...

Those would be...

Oh yeah... school's back in session so my days go a little something like this: Wake up, brush teeth, bike to school, go to class, bike home, go to work, go to study, and sleep somewhere in there. I did, however, for the first time this semester, turn on my TV last night and actually watch it! I Auburn beat Mississippi State, which, if you're a friend of mine, you already knew that so I didn't really keep you abreast of anything new.

Meanwhile, I baked brownies and shamelessly painted my nails houndstooth, which I'm quite proud of! See, not much going on in my life right now, it's quite boring.

I will say that I have become addicted to podcasts! Thanks, DrSxDP! I have found one in particular that I absolutely love; it's called Edinburgn Man and it's all Indie music, which I've become exceptionally fond of. It's not one of those hour long podcasts and he actually plays you the whole song (unlike other music podcasts I've found) and he's pretty interesting to listen to. Love the accent. It's a great download if you are looking for some fresh music. Meanwhile, the Engadget podcast... not so good. Don't get that one.

Looking forward to tomorrow! I will be at the game! I told my grandmother I will be holding up a sign for that reads, "I'm right here, Meme!" Roll Tide!

Correction

Jimmy Wales lecture at UA last night will be posted at libertyandpowerlectures.org within the next two weeks.


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Something I don't do often

I went to hear Jimmy Wales speak last night. It was awesome! If you don't know, Jimmy Wales is the founder of Wikipedia. He is also an undergrad alum of Auburn University and got his master's in business from Alabama. Roll Tide! He's originally from Huntsville, AL. It's really amazing to know that this one guy from Alabama has been so influential on the Internet!

I'm not sure it's up yet but it will be soon at freedomandpowerlecture.org (I think, if not, I'll correct it).

It was a great speech on Wikipedia and it's effects on not just the Internet but how other cultures receive the Internet! And he's funny! Good stuff!


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Steph's Last Birthday Gift Idea #6

I like practicality in gifts; stuff I'll use or need. In this case, light reflectors for my bike, or something to make me more visible at night should I be riding late for some reason. I hate admitting that I've almost been hit by three cars just this week. (pay attention drivers!)

A little bell to ring would be fun, too...


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