http://www.idiotparade.net the first of many stupid mistakes that take place before decapitation Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:05:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In light of the penultimate Harry Potter film being released in November, Jason and I have assumed the task of reading through all seven of the novels (I'm reading aloud to him because he's a slowpoke). Jason is....somewhat of an anomaly. He has never read the books, he has ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=340 Hi! My name is Andi, and I'm in the market for a new best bud. I've been living in the High Desert for about a year, and I'm tired of staying at home by myself all day while I look for work. I'm pretty awesome; took my SATs twice, ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=338 As an English major, I chose to give myself a break from ancient texts by supplementing my studies with a creative writing elective. The degree electives are four-course blocks, and one of said courses was English 408: Writing Poetry. I expected to encounter people from several different backgrounds in ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=335 My motivational level is at an all time low, and for those of you who didn’t know me in middle school, that’s saying a hell of a lot. I’m home all day long. If I weren’t a lazy ass, this place would look like Mr. Clean’s sparkling genie palace. But ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=330 I've been trying to lose 10 to 15 pounds. I have been trying to do this for a while, half-assed, but I'm really getting into it now. Honest. Cardio every day. If I mention this, however, it seems to illicit certain responses. More often than not, if I mention to ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=326 I believe that if you choose to live and work in this country, the ability to speak, read, and write in English should be a requirement. No one is forced to come here; it is a choice. By choosing to make a living in the United States, a person should ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=324 Let it never be said that spring break is anything but crazy.While most stories of break adventures involve cabana boys, wet t-shirt contests, and more tequila than is advisable, my stuck-in-the-house-because-I-have-no-money break has been just as wild. Minor things out of the way first. I have glasses now, and my ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=321 I just read an article on AOL Black Voices entitled "Why are so many Black Women single?" Some of the reasons, provided by the author of said article: Marriage is for white people Marriage is hazardous to the health of black women Standards of black women are too high The perception of ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=314 I always like reading these about other people, and because I have some time to kill, I'm hoping those other people feel the same way. 1. I am a sucker for the cheapass mall carnivals. The ones that're set up in the parking lot in a matter of days, with ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=310 Last week, I joined a group on facebook that is dedicated to the Sierra Vista Junior High School class of 2002. I still don't know why. I hated middle school. I know most people say that, and they have every reason to; middle school is awkward and isolating and full ... http://www.idiotparade.net/?p=307