05/31/08 09:31 - 61ºF - ID#44504

Oatmeal Bars

I just made Sarah Snow Oatmeal Bars. Holy crap are they cracktastic. I added 3 kinds of nuts (walnuts, almonds and pecans) and apricots and figs and bran and mangoes and apples. I used all organic ingredients and it cost a small fortune to make them. I just snuck a bite of them before i packaged them for the coming week- every dollar spent was worth it.

-If you want to make them you can find the recipe here:

Yes I just posted a no make up picture of myself.

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Location: Jersey City, NJ

05/29/08 09:28 - 56ºF - ID#44487

Im not throwing gang signs

My brother threw a chair at me when i was in highschool. it was dramatic. my finger was briz-oke. Since then every year when it gets humid it hurts. I think this year is the worst. i can't move it. it hurts like i have arthritis. Pictorial proof below.

when i extend my fingers

natural hand

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Location: Jersey City, NJ

Category: family

05/22/08 09:10 - 55ºF - ID#44424

Sisters

So today my mommy dearest calls me on her way to work to discuss a "issue" she has been having. She tells me that all Sarah does is quote me. "Well Jessica says this, Jessica says that, Jessica told me you were going to make me color your hair in the garage.."

My mom is sick of hearing my tidbits of wisdom via the littlest ho. The first thing that comes to mind is: awesome- warms the cockles of my heart. i so often take for granted having siblings and being the oldest. now that we are all grown up (i use this term very loosely) i forget that there is the possibility that they may still look up to me- if even in a small way. the second thing that comes to mind is: of course- i live in new york, i listen to npr every morning, read the nytimes and thus am superior and have far more wisdom than the normal, non city dwelling, human

this link proves it.

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Location: Jersey City, NJ

Category: music

05/20/08 08:49 - 49ºF - ID#44402

The only reason I thing Myspace is..

acceptable.

Tugboat Annie. My first, last and only true love. Holy shit they are amazing.

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Location: Jersey City, NJ

Category: robots

05/19/08 09:16 - 47ºF - ID#44395

Robots

I'm not alone in my fear of robots. Read the link and then the comment by MONSTERGOC:

PS- I know I'm long over due in posting about my super fun DC trip. I promise pictorial witty post soon :)

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Location: Jersey City, NJ

05/14/08 09:07 - 56ºF - ID#44341

New York Shitty

I haven't blogged anything of substance in a while. I have my whole amazing DC trip to blog (side tangent: thank you to everyone who gave me tips/suggestions I used all of them and ended up falling in love with America all over again). I think this is partly because I'm having a touch of depression. I had such a wonderful amazing introspective time in DC I actually shed a tear when I had to leave. Then I came back to the shitty/city. I'm now considering moving.

Just one reason why I may have had it with the uncivilized assholes who live in NYC. So back story first. When I was in DC I was on the train during rush hour (5:30pm) the train was crowded. There was a young women (20 something) holding a grocery bag. Next to her sitting down were two kids. I automatically thought "oh these kids are punks, they are so rowdy, fuck kids, etc". Then I was proven what an asshole I am for judging people. The one kid said to the other "what's wrong with you give up your seat for the girl". And he did!

Fast forward to me on the train at 6 pm this evening. Packed F train. Lots of douchy business types, myself included. On walks a young women carrying a diaper bag and a clearly very young baby. The train starts andshe struggles to get on the train. She walks by 3 men no older than 35, sitting reading papers, spread out taking up more than one seat. As soon as I see this woman I right away motion to her to take my seat. She looked so tired and grateful. Turns out the baby was 2 months old and she had just been at the doctors all day getting the baby shots. I gave every man near by a shameful look. What kind of "man" sits and watches a young women with a baby struggle and doesn't jump up and offer his seat? I live in a city of douchy assholes and sometimes I fear I'm becoming one of them.

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05/07/08 07:05 - 65ºF - ID#44266

Dee Ceee

I'm ready for my night out on the tiz-own. I wish it was a sister night out. I remember how much fun it is to get ready with the little ho. Who else is going to keep my fashion up to date? I'm off the the beer place with 100s of beer (thanks to (e:jenks)!). Here is me all dolled up!

PS Im not stoned. My allergies are just mega out of control. I'm allergic to Bush.

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05/07/08 01:10 - 72ºF - ID#44263

Segway

I made it to DC. I navigated my way through the metro and to my lovely hotel. I'm about to go on a Segway Safari and I'm so excited I may pee my pants. Below is my excited look:

PS I'm wearing my unicorn and rainbow necklace for good luck.

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05/05/08 09:21 - 55ºF - ID#44248

Random Google Search

Now that I have my laptop all I do is play on it. I'm sitting here thinking "what can I look up?". I decide to google Sarah. Number #2 & #3 on google turned up this:

(e:strip) blah blah Sarah Ann Ho loves getting her spank on

and

"Get your spank on ho style"

It's very appropriate.

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Location: Jersey City, NJ

05/04/08 08:24 - 47ºF - ID#44233

Work Out

As I'm sure you've gathered I've started working out regularly and with a trainer. When I turned 30 I was the heaviest I'd ever been. I was terribly unhappy with my self. I had wanted to turn 30 and be fab, but it didn't really happen that way. Then I turned 31 and I was in the same place as when I turned 30. Finally I decided to do something about it. I joined a gym 3 blocks from my house and started pouring all my expendable income into training sessions. I wasn't buying clothes or going out, so I might as well spend the money on improving myself.

Here I am 4 months later and a totally different person. Or maybe the old me has returned, I'm not sure. Either way what I can tell you is I actually like me again. I started buying clothes in a size smaller than I previously was. I try things on and I actually feel like I look ok. Beyond the self esteem boost, I just feel better. I sleep better. My back never hurts. I'm happier. I feel stronger.

I still hate the gym and I'm no where near where I want to be, but I'm well on my way. Its just been a really long time since I've accomplished something and I'm really proud of me!

travisp writes at 03:25:59 05/07/08 - Comment #34806: :::link:::

At least you wont get diabetes.

travisp writes at 03:15:09 05/07/08 - Comment #34803: Really? Proud of THAT? Maybe you need an updated picture.

tinypliny writes at 05:51:18 05/05/08 - Comment #34735: Thanks! This is such an inspiring post. Though I am not going to be hopping on the gym boat, I am certainly going to be hopping on the pursue-your-goals-vigorously-and-with-a-passion boat. Starting today, Starting NOW!

ladycroft writes at 03:34:45 05/05/08 - Comment #34730: way to go!!!

libertad writes at 01:46:11 05/05/08 - Comment #34722: I'm glad you are feeling so good about yourself. Can't wait to work out again myself. Just hope I stick with it myself and don't let myself get too busy or too lazy.

joshua writes at 11:37:22 05/05/08 - Comment #34719: Congrats :)

Who is the old you? I like who you are anyway Jessica. I hope the old you isn't much different than the you I do know. I know what you mean though - I struggle with the same thoughts sometimes and its hard to build confidence when people have negative thoughts about themselves.

You are a great girl... NOBODY I know keeps it real like you do. Nobody gets weirder gifts from the opposite sex then you do either. I hope someday this improves - I will never forget the cheese assortment. Once I was given a rock from the Grand Canyon from a girl, and this may be debatable, but if I had to choose between the rock and the cheese I'd choose the rock. What kind of freaky bastard thinks up a gift like that to give a girl?

I hate the gym too. The difference is that you are doing something about it! If you stick with it I think you'll have an explosion of inner and outer confidence. I wonder which will be worth more to you - the better health or the feeling you get when you realize you set out to conquer an aspect of yourself you wanted to improve... and actually did it!

jon writes at 09:12:32 05/05/08 - Comment #34714: Keep it up! You're inspiring me to get my butt moving.

james writes at 10:59:29 05/04/08 - Comment #34712: Personal trainers are totally worth the money. Congrats.

leetee writes at 10:08:57 05/04/08 - Comment #34709: Congrats on the restored self confidence and self image! You SHOULD be proud of yourself. :O)