Below are the 20 most recent journal entries recorded in Tiffany's LiveJournal:

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Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
6:32 pm	Quit Seriously, folks. I don't want to quit smoking either, but I'm gonna have to soon. I know everyone has to die, but I'd rather not die of any of this. From the CDC website: Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body; causing many diseases and reducing the health of smokers in general. The adverse health effects from cigarette smoking account for an estimated 438,000 deaths, or nearly 1 of every 5 deaths, each year in the United States. More deaths are caused each year by tobacco use than by all deaths from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries, suicides, and murders combined.2,4 Cancer * Cancer is the second leading cause of death and was among the first diseases causually linked to smoking. * Smoking causes about 90% of lung cancer deaths in men and almost 80% of lung cancer deaths in women. The risk of dying from lung cancer is more than 23 times higher among men who smoke cigarettes, and about 13 times higher among women who smoke cigarettes compared with never smokers. * Smoking causes cancers of the bladder, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx (voice box), esophagus, cervix, kidney, lung, pancreas, and stomach, and causes acute myeloid leukemia. Cardiovascular Disease (Heart and Circulatory System) * Smoking causes coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Cigarette smokers are 2–4 times more likely to develop coronary heart disease than nonsmokers. * Cigarette smoking approximately doubles a person's risk for stroke. * Cigarette smoking causes reduced circulation by narrowing the blood vessels (arteries). Smokers are more than 10 times as likely as nonsmokers to develop peripheral vascular disease. * Smoking causes abdominal aortic aneurysm. Respiratory Disease and Other Effects * Cigarette smoking is associated with a tenfold increase in the risk of dying from chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). About 90% of all deaths from chronic obstructive lung diseases are attributable to cigarette smoking. * Cigarette smoking has many adverse reproductive and early childhood effects, including an increased risk for infertility, preterm delivery, stillbirth, low birth weight, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). * Postmenopausal women who smoke have lower bone density than women who never smoked. Women who smoke have an increased risk for hip fracture than never smokers. (3 dances | dance like a monkey)
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
6:36 pm	Hmmmm I haven't posted in a while. School is kicking my ass. As usual, I am pushing an extremely important deadline to its limits which makes me feel like I'm gonna barf all the time. I also have re-acquired my blushing problem (too a lesser degree than before, thank God). Today has been one of those days I feel like a circus freak. One of the properties of the heart is "refractoriness"....I find that very entertaining. Besides the stressin' I'd say I'm pretty doggone happy. Current Mood: nervous (2 dances | dance like a monkey)
Friday, January 18th, 2008
6:30 pm	I almost forgot I hate insurance, but since it is necessary.... If you are considering changing your auto insurance company, might I suggest American Family- Laura Prather LPRATHER@amfam.com 3107 BLACKISTON MILL ROAD New Albany, IN 47150 Map (812) 948-9310 Yeah, they do a great job considering all insurance companies rape you. Plus they know me personally at this point. Current Mood: anxious (dance like a monkey)
11:46 am	PSA To prevent the spread of AIDS as well as Hepatitis C one should NEVER share a straw or any other instrument for the snorting of cocaine. Cocaine can cause blood vessels to rupture or the straw/rolled paper/etc. can scratch or scrape the nasal cavity. Small traces of blood are then left on the instrument and transferred to the next participant. The studies thus far do not show what the percentages for this occurrence are, just the simple fact it can and does happen. So if you choose to partake in such activities, please be aware that you should never share. For more information go here. http://www.aidsetc.org/aidsetc?page=cm-205_pwp Current Mood: chipper (dance like a monkey)
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
5:07 pm	There goes Christmas So my car was totaled today. Good that it wasn't my fault/ bad that I don't have a friggin car. now what tiffy gonna do? Current Mood: crappy (13 dances | dance like a monkey)
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
9:47 pm	I'm a super soul sure shot There's just nothing quite like going through old junk, stumbling upon letters from old boyfriends, and throwing away everything you own that you can bear to part with. Current Mood: loved (1 dance | dance like a monkey)
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007
11:18 pm	Shinobi There is a school what teaches ninjutsu in Ohio. I think when I have children I will move there so we can become ninjas together. At some point in my life I want to be able to say I at least tried to become a ninja. This is very important....really! Current Mood: optimistic (14 dances | dance like a monkey)
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
3:40 pm	The dramatic choral music that plays in a ton of commercials I forgot to post this yesterday, but I'm sure no one will come anyway.... IUS choirs, NA High School choirs and IUS Orchestra (including me, Bob Rollings and Phil Thomas for those from FC) Present Carmina Burana at IUS Ogle Center Tonight at 7:30 pm. $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Current Mood: cynical (dance like a monkey)
Saturday, February 3rd, 2007
2:36 pm	For those who are registered in New Albany http://www.scharlowformayor.com Current Mood: working Current Music: Led Zeppelin (dance like a monkey)
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
11:03 am	Yay! I didn't even get to vote this year, but we won! I must be bad luck. Maybe I shouldn't vote anymore. I can't believe Yarmuth won, too! Finally all American Dumbasses are starting to see the error of their ways. Current Mood: excited Current Music: The dull drone of work related sounds. (1 dance | dance like a monkey)
Saturday, October 28th, 2006
10:00 pm	Nightmare Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3D is AWESOME! (3 dances | dance like a monkey)
Thursday, June 22nd, 2006
5:22 pm	Kill Me Well, I once again have two jobs. It blows noses. Seriously. I don't know how long I can keep it up. I hate O'Charleys and I've only worked there for a week. HATE it. In other sucky news, a two month supply of Revolution for my cats cost me $89.00 today. In other good news, I'm sitting at the Clarks(aka Ghetto)ville library next to Tom whom I never get to see. Bah Bah black sheep Tiff Current Mood: annoyed (1 dance | dance like a monkey)
Saturday, June 17th, 2006
12:52 pm	Pilot Inspector I haven't updated in a while, but I thought I could share with you my top ten weird names from Tumblebus: 10. Duce Mahoney 9. Katie Bube (pronounced boob-ie) 8. Saber 7. Pee-Pie (nickname, but it counts because the mom requested that we call her that) 6. Bucky 5. Zip 4. Thunder 3. Briar Rose (has mullet that she cut herself) 2. Fatdaddy 1. Stingray I kid not. Current Mood: lazy (6 dances | dance like a monkey)
Wednesday, April 26th, 2006
6:14 pm	You'd pay a skinhead to kick your girlfriend in the stomach... You Are Animal A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts. You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary. But you sure can beat a good drum. "Kill! Kill!" The Muppet Personality Test Current Mood: overwhelmed (2 dances | dance like a monkey)
Friday, April 7th, 2006
4:17 pm	Does anybody even read this anymore? I suppose I've moved on to myspace, but only because everyone else seems to be. I much prefer the simplicity of LJ. Current Mood: bored (4 dances | dance like a monkey)
Saturday, March 18th, 2006
8:30 pm	I'm goin' letchoo work up on it. Finally visiting my Kelly at her college house. Evansville rocks!!! (only cause Kelly's here) Tiff Current Mood: flirty (1 dance | dance like a monkey)
Saturday, February 18th, 2006
8:12 pm	Is that the guy from Interpol? Sigur ros was awesome as I expected. I liked last time better but that might just be because it was my first time. The TBus is great. Sometimes the kids are pretty annoying, but generally it's a fun job. I'm getting better at driving the bus, but it still makes me incredibly nervous. I might be moving out in the near future. My boss (or maybe it's my boss's son) would be my landlord which is fine, but I'm a little worried about making enough money. Although, I want to move out so badly that I think I'd be willing to work 2 or 3 jobs just to make it. Not much else to report. uh.. yeah.. tiff Current Mood: eh (dance like a monkey)
Wednesday, February 1st, 2006
12:36 pm	Me and Silent Bob, officially speaking SOOOOOOOOOOO.... A lot of stuff just happened really fast...well, not a lot, but anyway.. I got offered to go Full Time at the T-Bus, and I basically agreed to it on the spot without any forethought. I think I'll be happy, though. Also, I got for-sure offered to work Part Time in the lab I did my internship in. Could it be possible that I am going to get out of the restaurant business???? And why does that prospect make me feel nauseous? I guess trying anything new can make one feel worried. I probably need to take more risks anyway. And I'm really not even sure there are any risks to either of these jobs (other than the risk of talking about PCR in a baby-waby voice). I'll post more when I make the officially official decisions. Tiff-er-oni and Cheese, please Current Mood: surprised (2 dances | dance like a monkey)
Saturday, January 28th, 2006
4:19 pm	Smile I doubt anybody still reads this, but what the hell. Things are ok right now. I've safely distanced myself emotionally from my family, I'm done with school, and I'm starting to get financially in order. I may even be able to afford my own place in a few months. (I got a second job at Tumblebus- something on which I will elaborate when I'm at a better computer.) I've also cut back on my television viewing, but I still watch a couple hours of Roseanne per day. (I'm a sick, sick girl.) My next project is to regain (that's a word, right?) my social life. I have totally let my friendships fall by the wayside, but I want to try to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. I also need to get started on my grad school search, and continue my hunt for a better full time job. Tonight I'm really excited because I get to babysit my lil' sista, Molly Ann Schleck. Hope everyone is doing well. Ms. Tiffany (as I am called on the Tumblebus) Current Mood: happy (6 dances | dance like a monkey)
Tuesday, December 13th, 2005
10:45 am	Well, I just took my last test for my BA. I'm not sure how I did on it, so I'm still not 100% sure I'm getting a BA. I'll know soon enough. So, yeah, tonight I'm going to celebrate. Probably just dinner or something. But I was wondering if anyone would like to go out this week? Kelly...are you going to be.....nevermind, I'll call you tonight. So, yeah, I may or may not be an anthropologist right now. So, yeah, not much has changed. Current Mood: confused (dance like a monkey)