Observations

Lately, I've noticed that several authors describing people who have "flecks" of color in their eyes. Example: "Her eyes were hazel, with a fleck of green in the right one." What? I have NEVER seen this on a person. And it appears to be common.

-Shakira 03.23.07

These things make me a librarian no matter what my job title:

1) Just the idea of books makes me happy. When I am feeling sad about life, walking through a library or bookstore cheers me like nothing else. All of those books that I haven't read yet! Even if everything and everyone else sucks, I always have books. How nerdy is that?

2) I love the internet, because I never have to wonder about anything anymore. The answer is at my fingertips. It's true that I'm usually wondering about things like, "How old is Joan Collins ?" or "What are the lyrics to T'Pau's ' Heart and Soul '?" The point is the answers are out there and I can get them! So exciting. So librarian.

-Gigi 01.06.05

There are moments when you're sure you look like ass—and then you check the mirror and you're pleasantly surprised by how cute you look. Those are happy times indeed. Then there are moments when you're sure you look great, but you in fact look like ass.

-Shakira 01.26.04

Okay, you know what's totally NOT fair? When I see an Infiniti G35 coupe - my DREAM car - being driven by a 20-year-old kid. You know what will really piss me off? If he or she has a law school sticker on the back. You don't even have a real job yet? And you're driving the car I can't afford? Dude, I would have to LIVE in the car if I bought it. I bet these kids live in some fabulous place too and whine if the check from their parents comes late.

-Shakira 01.26.04

If you were to accidentally run over the leasing agent at your apartment complex while she's riding in the little golf cart, would you get kicked out? I mean, really, could they let you stay there? Assuming she was okay and all.

-Shakira 09.09.03

Flying. You crowd into a big metal tube with wings and then cruise through the sky. That's just weird. And then when you sit down, you're reminded to fasten your seatbelt and keep it low and tight across your hips. Why? When was the last time someone didn't survive a plane crash because she wasn't wearing her seatbelt? Or because his tray table was down?

-Shakira 06.25.03