Let's Retotal the Score

Previously, I sent my self a letter and forgot to put the apartment number on it. Fearing and accepting that this was lost forever I declared the man the winner.
So you can imagine my surprise when I looked in our little slot of a mailbox and saw one envelope. Just one, small, little envelope. And it was addressed to a Cynthia Maria Hutch.

Let's take a look at the score board.
The Man - 0 Cyndi - 1

Better luck next time man.
This is what I picture when I see the man. I love you Chuck Close.

Deals, Steals, and a Spongebob Watch

What a day!
After giving my snooze alarm a work out my day began. Filled with attempts to study, work on assignments, and class attendance I was in need of a bit of a break.
I started into my usual internet routine. Facebook, email, other email, blog, youtube, repeat.
It was in the other email time slot that I checked an email from the American Red Cross. Yes. I get emails from the American Red Cross. Jealous? Just wait.
The summer deals are on and I thought to myself, "Cyndi, what need is it that the Red Cross Store could fufill?" The answer came quickly.

A first aid kit.

Looking for a unique gift that keeps on giving? The Vintage-Style Personal First Aid Kit is designed after the popular Red Cross Vintage Tee. The kit includes the essential first aid items for an individual packaged in a durable, cotton, green canvas bag compartmentalized for ease of use.

• 1 Absorbent Compress 5x9 dressing
• 10 Adhesive Bandages (assorted sizes)
• 1 Adhesive Cloth Tape 5yds/1"
• 2 Antibiotic Ointment Packets (approx 1g)
• 2 Antiseptic Wipe Packets
• 2 Packets of Aspirin (81mg each)
• 1 Pair of Non-Latex Gloves (Size Large)
• Scissors
• 1 Roller Bandages 3"
• 3 Sterile Gauze Pad 3x3
• Emergency First Aid Guide

Yes, you can buy this unique vintage bag in bulk, thanks for asking. One is at the low cost of $12.95. But wait! That's not all. (RIP Billy Mays) Yes, you can buy 1100 of these unique bad boys for the low cost of $9.11! You might be thinking, "OMG." Believe me, you are not alone. This price leaves each unique vintage kit, fully equipped at the low cost of .008181818181 cents each. Oh baby.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Remember me? Well you will. I hope the UPS man doesn't hate you in a couple of weeks. I would appreciate a call when my 1100 packages arrive. I'll explain everything later. You love me, remember that.

Love,

Cyndi The Hutch

P.S. Thank you so much for the Spongebob Squarepants watch. I love it!

All Time Low

I almost sent myself an email.
Why?
So that I could check my email and have a personal letter to me.

Wow.

The Man - 1 Cyndi - 0

In an effort to stick it to the man, I have decided to sell my plasma. The man is very much so content to sit back and watch me not get a job in a city of hundreds of job seeking college students so by selling my plasma, I was going to stick it to the man. Ha. In your face man.
Donating plasma is quite a process and the first time is a three hour process. You must of your social security card, picture ID, and proof of residence that uses your full name. For some reason that plasma people did not consider my last letter, addressed to Cyndi The Hutch, and said I needed an official letter to Cynthia Maria Hutch. I can't remember the last time I got a letter sent to my apartment with my full name and I would bet that it has never happened.
I explained this problem to the not so kind worker that would later prick my finger and squeeze my blood out of it. (Sorry for those who are squirmish, it is a little bit like that seen in the Indiana Jones movie where they eat that stuff that is still moving a little bit with tentacles and puckery gross stuff) (Sorry again). The not so kind lady told me that they would let me donate this time but that I needed to bring a properly addressed envelope next time if I expected to sell my plasma again. Apparently they are worried that my plasma might have stolen an identity?
So I wrote myself a letter. Dang, what a letter. Anyone would be lucky to receive this letter so I was feeling pretty smug. Take that Man.
I addressed the letter to Cynthia Maria Hutch and dropped it down the slot for outgoing mail in my apartment complex's mailboxes.
It wasn't until I picked up today's mail and read the address on the letter for my roommate.
I did not put what apartment I am in.

...

The Man - 1 Cyndi - 0
(I googled the man and this is what came up. Not a bad movie)

so much to say

I have so much to say but the words will not come out. It something personal, private and very special to me. But I do want to say this.
Everyone has an influence in the world around them. Some will influence it for good and some will not.
What side do you choose?

Wishing on a Wishing Star

When you wish upon a wishing star you are sending whispers up into the atmosphere. When you take a step out into the open, you are willing to take it all--the good, the bad and the ugly-- but even more than that you are willing to take it all--the good, the better and the best.
There a million and one reasons to not do something but there is only one reason to do and that is the answer to the question, "what would happen if. . ."
No more empty yesterdays.
No more wishful tomorrows.
No more waiting for the world to change.
Get up and go get them.

Beauty

"Life slowly starts to choke the poetry out of us." - Billy Collins

Are we too busy to take a moment and take in the beauty around us?
Are we too busy to take a moment and just smile?
Are we too busy to live a life filled with wonder and curiosity, or are we far too focused on the prize to live a life worth living?

The News

I live in a bubble. It is called Rexburg, Idaho. Home of a four year population rotation, the dunes, and a whole bunch of other stuff you actually have to drive out of Rexburg to get to.
In an effort to thin this bubble and make my induction back into normal society (Utah?) less painful, I decided I would read some current events. At wikipedia.org (reliable right?) I read their current event column.

How depressing.