distinctly.elan

Mood: starving...yummy pizza is in

Mood: starving...yummy pizza is in the oven...mmmm
Song: "Weathered" by Creed (so Switchfoot's in the cd player; Creed's in my head)

Hmm. Today was just one of those days, I guess. Work was uber busy, got stuck down in the museum repeating the "You each recieve an Audioguide; they'll give you a walking-self-guided-tour and explain everything about the ship-" spiel. Which I suppose wasn't too bad, at least it was always busy (read: no time to work on memmorizing the video). But anywho, I took the bus to work today, which was quite interesting (die MTA!). Last time I took the bus anywhere was....last April to go home from school...it was raining....it was always raining when I had to take the bus. Blech.

Grr. Jacob (tiresome aggravating little devil, mum and dad are still trying to convince me that we're related. Ha, did I mention Marcus from work's name for me is now Devil Spawn? All because I volunteered- out of the goodness of my "kind heart" -to take his hours. That's the thanks I get.). But I digress. (thanks Jess!) As I was saying, before being rudely interupted by the parentheses, Jacob, Kevin, Andrew (his devil friends) and dad are all going fishing tomorrow, so they are staying over. Ack. They've taken over. Odd that there are some things I didn't know about his suposedly "normal" habits. Such as, whenever he has friends spend the night, they go for a "boxer run." (Read: three 12 or 13-year-old boys running around the block clad only in plaid boxers.) Aii. I'm hiding in here for the night.

Which Cartoon Character Are You?

Which Cartoon Character Are You? by chicha
Your name:
You are:	Jessica Rabbit
You will make:	$0
You will marry:	Peter Pan
You will live in:	Spain
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What is Your Destiny? by Valcion
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Color
Birthday
Destiny	Fall in love with dreammate
Date when you fufill your destiny	November 15, 2019
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Mood: happy, stuffed (waaay to much food this weekend!), a bit sleepy (ya! got to sleep in till 9 today)
Song: "This is Your Life" by Swichfoot

This is your life, are you who you want to be?
This is your life, is it everything you dreamed it would be,
when the world was younger and you had everything to lose?

So I have a bit of catching up to do. I guess I should just nix the idea of posting my vacation journal entries; I don't really feel like typing all that and a week's past. Secondly, I only have a bit of time until mum gets irked that I'm on here.

..::Girl's Night Out: Friday and Saturday::..

After work, Allie picked me up and we went out shopping at TowsonTown. Got a couple shirts and jeans, Switchfoot's new cd and Linkin Park's Meteora, and a gift for Brooke. Then we went by her work (Blockbuster) and chatted a bit with the guys there (jellyfish and yellow lockies *wink*). She didn't want to rent Chicago (and all that jazz!), so we got Frogs (Today the pond; tomorrow the world!), this cheesy 1970's film that I think was supposed to be scary (well it was in the Horror section), but was incredibly slow-moving, so we watched all of 45 minutes; and Mars Attacks, which I think scared Allie. Around 1am-something we went to sleep (we were both quite exausted). Then this morning, it was Mr. Don's surprise party (Happy 50th!!), and it was very nice (warning ya'll now; I want a surprise party for my 50th; it'll give you enough time to plan it, no?). It seems odd to think he's now a half-century old. And he did like the book we got him from the ship's store.

After his party, I drove with Becky to Jackie's, where we got ready for Brooke's surprise party (busy day). T'was quite funny; she was speechless when she opened the door to see all of her friends and I. Hung out at Jackie's pool, and played Mafia in the jacuzzi (haha). I feel so olld; besides Jackie, I was the only girl over 14. But they're my little sissies. (muah!)

..::A Night on the Town::..

Grr, Brooke and Jackie were supposed to go to the fair also, but decided against it (for no good reason!). Anywho, Someone Special and I went to the State Fair and hung out for a bit, got on some of the rides (got a mini-taste of hang-gliding..is that half a check mark for my list?), and had funnel cake (best stuff on Earth..now the summer can start!). But I had a great time.

So sleepy... I'd write more if I could...zzzzzzzzzzzzz..

Mood: content, sleepy Song: "Nuclear"

Mood: content, sleepy
Song: "Nuclear" by Ryan Adams

Hmm, fooling around with the HTML. I still want to have a different design on the top, something to do with butterflies perhaps? If anyone knows where I could find Blog templates, it'd be a great help.

The afternoon storm was awesome. Sorry Mea, but I do love t-storms. So cool and unpredictable. Anywho, around 5pm, it got dark outside, and the wind picked up, and the most glorious rain started falling.

I'm exausted; I feel so run down for some reason. I'll add more in the morn.

..::No More Southern Un-Gentleman to

..::No More Southern Un-Gentleman to Bug Me (yay)::..

Mood: So happy to be home
Song: "Where are You Going?" by Dave Matthews Band

Are you looking for answers to questions, under the stars?

I'll add my journal entries from during the week tomorrow, I'm too tired to right now, although it's not like I didn't sleep the entire 10+ hour journey home yesterday.

'Tis true, guys down South are quite annoying and forward (no one calls me sweetheart if they don't know me! Grr. "I am She-Woman. Hear me roar! Meow.") . Yet another reason why I looked to England for mine. Finally my sunburn has turned a nice brown color and no longer hurts, I am satisfied.

Church picnic was today, so Brooke, Alison, and I hiked up the trail at Beachmont for a 1/2 mile or so, until they could stand seeing spiderwebs no longer (I walked ahead of you guys, I caught most of the webs in my hair anyway!), then went swimming, and talked for quite a while (I've missed you girl) and ate. The picnic was quite fun, and happy early birthday Brooke (I do believe it is in 4 and a half days, not just 4 *wink*)!!

..::We're Downey Ocean, hon::.. Mood:

..::We're Downey Ocean, hon::..

Mood: *sings* it's raining, it's pouring..ick
Song: "Without You" by 3 Doors Down

I'm missing you all, just a note to say I love you guys, and have much to tell you when I have more time. Write me some comments or emails so I feel spethal. :-P I'll check this again on Thursday. (probably night)

Darn squeaking duckies are hard to find down here. Feel like strangling the boys. If I hear the Ramones' cd or smell Jacob's cologne I think I'm going to crack. Aggh.

Ha, and I got my "tan," or more like I have now turned a pretty red hue. Yay. Sleeping on my stomach is muy uncomfortable.

Mood: my day is much

Mood: my day is much better
Song: "At Last" by Etta James (another cd to buy, great old music)

At last,
my love has come along.
My lonely days over,
and life is like a song.

Well, you smile, you smile,
and then the spell was cast.
And here we are in heaven,
for you are mine...
at last

Enjoying my last bit of free time before I'm stuffed into the van with Jacob, his friend, Rach, and two dogs for at least 6 hours (wee). Thank God for headphones. Now if only I could find my How to Deal soundtrack.

I really feel like writing, if only enough to give eveyone something to do while I am gone (besides stitching their right shoulder), but I feel is I ramble about this week, I will destroy all that's happened. So I will bow out (or curtsy, as the case may be) and say that I have loved this week, there's no other feeling quite like this. And it hasn't yet sunk in, and something tells me it never really will. So continually smacking myself and being pampered looks like the best way to go.

Mood: disappointed *looks around for

Mood: disappointed *looks around for Audioguide or some large, heavy, blunt object (of affection, of course!)*
Song: "You" by Evanescence

Went to the meeting with Mr. What's-His-Name today at BCCC. Finally got a very skeletal schedule for school, so I'll be taking two more courses this year than I expected. I really only need 1 1/2 more credits to graduate, but BCCC has to have it their way, so I need 3 courses to take the GED program. Instead of just taking English IV (yay! English Lit, which should be fun, as I'll be reading Shakespeare's sonnets, and Ms. Fonner already loves me b/c I've read so much Shakespeare on my free time) and Health, which will be a breeze (stupid course at City had an overload of busywork, which I didn't finish, and thus failed the class. Okay, so I didn't fail, but City has a below-70%-is-failing rule, and I had a 68%) To make up my 3 credits, I'm re-taking Consumer Math (fun class from 10th) and Structured Writing (which sounds good, writing isn't too bad). At least I know a bit more now than I did. I'll be glad when this semester is over and I receive my GED. Big party. Much food. Eric shall serenade us with his Evanescence concerts. And BMW marathons ;-)

Then walked over to the ship to get my paycheck (yay! money good) and get my backpack from yesterday. But someone didn't show up today...*glares*..and hasn't said goodbye yet either. Me sad. *sniff*

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What Is Your Animal Personality?
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Oh. I suppose I am a bit nosy. No, not nosy, just.. aware. Am I hard to keep track of? I usually leave a trail..you know, like Hansel and Gretel and their bread crumbs.

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Aiii!! Well, I don't burst out the front door, I open the screen door first.

..::Friendly Things::.. Mood: happy Song:

..::Friendly Things::..

Mood: happy
Song: "So Far Away" by Staind

Initial Man,

This is my life;
It's not what it was before:
All these feelings I've shared,
and these dreams
that I'd never lived before.
Somebody shake me, 'cause I,
I must be sleeping

I'm not ashamed,
To be the person that I am today.

I need to change the format of this Blog again, so bear with me. *hint, hint* Perhaps someone would be nice enough to give me the code for a LiveJournal?

I now have Frodo on my desktop. You know what I want for this winter? I want a cloak like his, with the leaf clasp.

What-If

if you were elected to be the leader of the United States tomorrow, what would be your first act?

As I'm less than half the age I would need to be to be elected (I believe the minimum is 35), I wouldn't technically be able to run anyway, but for now I will ignore the discrepency (sp?) More to add later.. okay, back at the wonderfull Dell. So the first thing? Abolish abortion. Babies (even unborn) have as much right to life as anyone else.

..::C'est la Vie::.. Mood: excited

..::C'est la Vie::..

Mood: excited ;-) but something else I can't put my finger on..I can't even describe my moods anymore..half in a daze
Song: "Imaginary" by Evanescence

I linger in the doorway
of alarm clock screaming monsters calling my name.
Let me stay,
where the wind will whisper to me,
where the raindrops, as they're falling, tell a story

In my field of paper flowers
and candy clouds of lullaby,
I lie inside myself for hours,
and watch my purple sky fly over me.

It doesn't feel like a Thursday, it's been feeling like a Tuesday all week. Sigh. That means I leave tomorrow night/Saturday morn, which I'm somewhat looking forward to as Rach is coming with us, and I'll be able to lounge in the sun for 4 straight days, and swim in the ocean, but then I know I will be missing certain people the entire time. So I'll enjoy today, and whatever I have of tomorrow. And will volunteer the Monday after I come back.

I keep receiving all these emails telling me what I should do to get into college: study for the SATs and take them again and again, I should already have most of my college apps. and entry essays written, and sign up for financial aid and scholarships. It's too crazy! No wonder so many people get sick from stress. I have to say I'm really not worried about college, and if anything, this year will be the least stressful of my HS years. I do have an essay, although it will def. need work before I send it in, my basic app. is done, and BCCC will already give me a scholarship for the first year. I took the SATs this June, and the scores are good (you could've tipped me over with a feather when I saw my scores, I was so surprised. Not that the English part was that hard; t'was the math that I didn't do the greatest on.), so I'll probably take them again in October to see if I could make it any better. But Towson will accept my scores now, so honestly, it would be unnecesary.

Turns out I now have yet another nickname from a coworker. I know she made the name simply to confuse and somewhat get on my nerves (although she probably did not mean the latter, being the sweet, wonderful, and incredible cook she is) but it worked. I now have something to ponder today. Besides the fact I can't even give my Anchors Aweigh presentation yet, (not that I want to yet, I'm still getting comfortable with Food, and I know I'm not ready) simply b/c I haven't done the practical part, or the act of doing the presentation (I did pass the written test, which is good, but now puts me in the position that I can't put off the practical for a whole lot longer). At least Stan isn't working today, so I won't need to give it until after I come back (1 more reason vacations are good things! *shakes head* Such a procrastinating bum, Elan) But I digress.

The Brasil is still at

The Brasil is still at the Harbor, and I think I'll go visit the ship after work tomorrow. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, the Brasil is an enormous 431' Naval training ship from Brazil. She came in on Monday morning, and is open to the public 'till 5 tomorrow, so I'll go and explore.

Mood: refreshed Song: "Let's Stay

Mood: refreshed
Song: "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green (one of my absolute favorite slow songs...he was awesome at ArtScape this year)

Work was slooow today. I didn't even do my Food in the Navy presentation b/c there was only about 6 or 7 people on board, and when Jerry announced it, the family closest to the table actually walked away from it!

A - Act your age? Why would I do that? I only have 6 months and 10 days left of being a kid...so of course not. Life's far too short.
B - Born on what day of the week? Sunday
C - Chore you hate? Dishes
D - Dad's name? Bryan
E - Essential makeup item? Lip balm, I'm not a huge makeup person
F - Favorite actor? Elijah Wood.. but actress? Natalie Portman
G - Gold or silver? Silver..but gold for when I dress up... depends really on the outfit.. speaking of, I need to buy some silver hoops
H - Hometown? Baltimore City
I - Instruments you play? none, I want to learn the acustic guitar or drums
J - Job title? [extra] Ordinary Seaman @ the Constellation
K - Kids? no
L - Living arrangements? Vivo en la casa de mi madre y padre, con mi hermano menor.
M - Mom's name? Marie
N - Number of people you've kissed? None, waiting
O - Overnight hospital stays? never, I can't stand them
P - Phobia? drowning, "short heights" (under 20 feet, like ladders and such)
Q - Quote you like? Boys are stupid. That's why we love them. ;-)
R - Religious affiliation? Christian
S - Siblings? a younger brother
T - Time you wake/get up? 6:30am
U - Unique habit? twisting my rings around
V - Vegetable you won't eat? carrots, cauliflower
W - Worst habit? according to Rach, my "blabbing"
X - X-rays you've had? none except for my broken arm when I was 2
Y - Yummy food you make? hmmm brownies, cookies, you name it...as long as it's junk food and has chocolate or fruit
Z - Zodiac Sign? Pisces

I scored a 83% on the "How Baltimore are you?" Quizie! What about you?

Random conversation with Maria today:

Maria: 1995.
Me: What?
Maria: I was born in 1995.
Me: You were? So you're 8 years old?
Maria: Yes, I was born yesterday.

Mood: perplexed Song: "Carry This

Mood: perplexed
Song: "Carry This Picture" by Dashboard Confessional (the new cd is incredible!)

Carry this picture for luck. Kept in your locket,
tucked in your collar, close to your chest.
Make it a secret, shown to the closet friends.

And color the coast with your smile
it's the most genuine thing I've ever seen.
I was so lost, but now, I believe.

Allie came by work today. I must admit, I'm amazed she arrived at the ship in one piece. Not that her navagational skills aren't up to par, (I have no room to speak on that subject, I only remember which directions are which b/c of the North and South porches.) simply she lives in Towson (ooo the county!) and work is all the way downtown. But apparently she is quite taken with Jerry (one more in his long line of admirers), and thinks BJ is "funny and a gentleman" (although he conviniently hit me).

..::Attached at the Hip::.. OR,

..::Attached at the Hip::..
OR, is there something I don't know?

Just wondering. Life is so full of questions and misconceptions. If only I could for once get a straight answer. I'm on all night. I could, after all, be absolutely and completely wrong. Not that it would be the first time.

..::50 Questions::.. as seen at

..::50 Questions::..

as seen at Jewdez.com.

1. Your name spelled backwards. nalE
2. Where were your parents born? Baltimore, Md
3. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? mm.. AIM I believe, I haven't downloaded much on this nice wonderful pretty Dell (sucking up to the computer again now are we, Elan?)
4. What's your favorite restaurant? anything Mexican...Chevy's is good
5. Last time you swam in a pool? last night at the party
6. Have you ever been in a school play? well, being a homeschooler, does church count? This past spring, for the melodrama Without a Prayer (of course, I stole the show ;-)
7. How many kids do you want? 1 girl, but much later on down the road
8. Type of music you dislike most? rap (excluding Linkin Park, but they actually have not only harmony but also music), hip-hop
9. Are you registered to vote? not yet, I think I could/can vote in the primaries this year
10. Do you have cable? no. no Spongebob or Boy Meets World. Such is my life..
11. Have you ever ridden on a moped? No, although Dace does have a motorcycle, and as I've never ridden one...
12. Ever prank call anybody? Fall Retreat..fun times
13. Ever get a parking ticket? ha, no, not yet (no license + no wheels = no ticket)
14. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? Def. yes, I'd do anything (almost! Rated G, folks!) for a thrill
15. Furthest place you ever traveled? El Salvador last summer
16. Do you have a garden? No, I had one last year, planted corn, asparagus, tomatoes, and strawberries
17. What's your favorite comic strip? Peanuts, occasionally Garfield, LuAnn
18. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? the O's version? yes and yes
19. Bath or Shower, morning or night? shower in the morn
20. Best movie you've seen in the past month? hmm... How to Deal sucked, so How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
21. Favorite pizza topping? sausage and bacon, but not together
22. Chips or popcorn? Sour Cream and Onion Pringles
23. What color lipstick do you usually wear? I rarely wear lipstick, unless it's for something special
24. Have you ever smoked peanut shells? what the duck?
25. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? ha, when I was little little, around 4 or 5
26. Orange Juice or apple? OJ (speaking of, the so-called "no pulp" OJ I had today def. had pulp in it..and lots of it)
27. Who was the last person you went out to dinner with and where did you dine? guy-wise? guess not.. Chevy's with the drama gang
28. Favorite type chocolate bar? Butterfinger or Dark Chocolate Hershey's
29. When was the last time you voted at the polls? see # 9
30. Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? last summer, I can eat those like fruit
31. Have you ever won a trophy? yes, our softball team with the homeschool team won 2nd place years ago
32. Are you a good cook? I make good cookies (except sugar cookies, haven't figured out how to keep them from sticking), and crepes, and chicken, ooo and Ramen noodles!
33. Do you know how to pump your own gas? yes, actually, learned along with Allie
34. Ever order an article from an infomercial? no
35. Sprite or 7-up? Sprite, 7-Up is flat
36. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work? yes @ the ship (wee wool is fun in summer *rah rah*)
37. Last thing you bought at a pharmacy? hmm... I developed pictures there
38. Ever throw up in public? no
39. Would you prefer being a millionaire or find true love? I'm such a sap, love
40. Do you believe in love at first sight? no, I believe in love at second glance
41. Ever call a 1-900 number? No
42. Can ex's be friends? sometimes... yes, although I haven't seen him in years
43. Who was the last person you visited in a hospital? ick.. can't stand them... I went to the ER about amonth ago when Jacob cut his neck riding his bike at CharmCity, a week before that, when I cut my foot, a week before that, when mum cut her foot (such a tumultuous 3 weeks!)
44. Did you have a lot of hair when you were a baby? Yes, I was born with a head of hair.
45. What message is on your answering machine? if someone's online, it's "The teenager's on the internet again!".. I forget what our norm is
46. What's your all time favorite Saturday Night Live Character? I've only watched it a couple times.. haven't a clue
47. What was the name of your first pet? Lucy, a black cat, but she ran away the year I was born, so Bootsie was my first pet, a boxer/wippit mix, and we put her down a couple years ago *sniff*
48. What is in your purse? a zillion diff. kinds of lip balm (I finally have one that tastes like what it smells), mirror, brush, pen, disposable camera
49. Favorite thing to do before bedtime? read, chat online
50. What is one thing you are grateful for today? ice water? (I'm easily pleased) and tweezers (although the splinter is still there *cries, looks at Initial Man pitifully*)

Something fun to try (especially

Something fun to try (especially for all you politic-ranting, yes,-I-do-listen-to-talk-radio-24/7-it-keeps-me-informed...people.)

Go to www.google.com

Enter "weapons of mass destruction" in the little search box. (Use quotation marks around the phrase)

Click the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button.

Enjoy.

Why on earth do I

Why on earth do I feel so bad about breaking off plans with Dace? She can't understand how I feel, yet she wants me to spend time with her more. Mmm. Allie gets it at least. Which reminds me, today shall be fun; she's coming over to the ship and might hang for a bit as she wants to use up her last bit of pictures from the Blockbuster party last night. And the party I went to? Well, not exactly as much fun as Allie did at hers. T'was a pool party, so I swam for a bit, then froze in the cool air. But other than that, I was quite bored. I don't know, I'm not a mingler, and although I will chat with people, I ended up having better conversations with the parents that stayed there than the actual kids. Honestly, I just didn't click with the kids. Hmm, will work on it.

..::"Out/In" by Remy Zero::..

..::"Out/In" by Remy Zero::..

One night,
one flash of brilliant light.
I pray you come soon.
Strong words,
strange hands;
a million.
I pray I get through
to you.

I'm falling down,
my wings don't work the way
that yours do.
I know,
just turn
and walk along
till you get home.
I'll meet you at home

A couple more to add..

A couple more to add..
45. See the Aurora Borealis
46. Go skiing (water and snow)
47. Visit the Grand Canyon (and rides mules!)

Found a fun site to explain all the catch phrases media tosses around these days, without explaining their true meaning.

Ick, I have no plans this week, except leaving early Saturday morn for N. Carolina. Dace did say she wants to go see Pirates of the Caribbean on Tues., but Seth will be with her, and I feel very much like I would be the third wheel, as sweet as they both are. Sigh. I, being only half of a non-existent couple (although being single is fun, no doubt about that, except when it comes to double dates), do not wish to intrude on their Seth-and-Dace time.

..::Miss Psychiatrist::.. LiveJournal Haiku!Your name:elanYour

..::Miss Psychiatrist::..

LiveJournal Haiku!
Your name:	elan
Your haiku:	time freak!you've heard it all thought about some and tried a few.you're approach
Username:
Created by Grahame

Mood: accomplished (what the heck did I accomplish today? exactly. So why do I feel accomplished? Well why are you asking me??)
Song: "Dream On" by Aerosmith

Half my life's in books' written pages
Live and learn from fools and from sages
You know it's true
All the things come back to you

Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream yourself a dream come true
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream until your dream comes true

Random mood tonight..don't really feel like writing...but..

Purdy dress, no?

Felt like dress shopping, although I already have a dress for Prom, and I now have a reason to wear my Jr. Prom dress I never got to wear (see previous entries), for Allie and Dace's (my old school's) Ring Cruise in Sept. or Oct. I will def. post pictures!!

Unconscious Mutterings Miss America::Leigh and

Unconscious Mutterings

1. Miss America::Leigh and our random clapping for him after work tonight
2. Cherubs::Fantasia
3. Shark Week::The Aquarium
4. Sunflowers::sunny
5. Sorority::sisters (as opposed to sorority brothers?!?)
6. Grilled chicken::lemon
7. 100::Acre Woods (so wrong!)
8. Tickle monster::Elmo (and Don)
9. Veronica::and Betty (or vice versa)
10. Slurpee::eww the last one I had was the Mountain Dew LiveWire, it tasted like a Red Bull gone awry (not that those taste great as it is)

..::2nd Weddings and Otakon::.. Mood:

..::2nd Weddings and Otakon::..

Mood: clean, showers are so nice! and perky
Song: "Even in Death" by Evanescence (this has been stuck in my head all day ,and it annoys me so much not b/c it's a bad song, which it isn't, but rather b/c I don't know all the lyrics yet. And the concert is on Sept. 13!)

Saturday-8: "Books & Movies"

Are you an avid reader, or would you prefer to see a movie instead? I read constantly (which reminds me, I left Pride and Prejudice at work..argh..wait *inserts foot in mouth* so much for a month without blacklisting. *stalks away*), but I do love movies

When you hear that a movie is coming out that you know is based on a book, do you read the book first or wait for the movie? Hmm, with Holes, I read the book years before, and was amazed the movie was true to the book. Also, I read the original Little Mermaid story by Hans Christian Anderson before I saw the movie (big fairy tale fanatic when I was little, I suppose I still am)and that came out when I was in Kindergarten. On the other hand, I borrowed A Walk to Remember after I saw the movie.

Have you ever liked a movie so much that you went out and purchased the book? Yes, A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

Are you a purist, and get upset/angry if a film adaptation does not stay 100% to the book? Hmm. sometimes, I know I would have been ticked if Holes hadn't stayed true to book, but otherwise not really.

Have you ever refused to see a movie because the casting of a major character was controversial (like Tom Cruise as Lestat or Renee Zellweger as Bridget Jones)? No! I don't usually pay attention to the actors, unless they really are awful or incredibly spectacular. (Can someone explain why those castings would be controversial?)

What is your favorite genre of book and movie? Drama and romance

Do you prefer to read one type of book, but watch another type of movie? Romance movies do tend to all have a similiar storyline, and the rags-to-richs, ugly/homely-to-beautiful stories irritate me very much so b/c only in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, was the heroine not especially attractive. Although in The Princess Diaries, she wasn't pretty before her transformation. Then again, she was obviously gorgeous after, which destroyed the believability of the movie. (not that the idea of one's grandmother turning out to be the queen of some foreign land realistic, either)

If you could choose one book to be made into a movie, which one would it be (or book series, if you're stuck)? Hmmm, The Hobbit would be nice. Or the Chronicles of Narnia series, if one was to put all their resources into it, and not have it look cheap like the Narnia movies I have seen.

Went to work a bit(!) early, so got in a couple volunteer hours. Turns out Stan didn't even know I volunteered before. Hrumph.

There was a wedding tonight, which honestly, was so much better than a normal party for a catered event (which usually involves some real idiots and too much drink and DJs that play the most random, get-stuck-in-my-head music).

But anyway, it was the bride's second wedding, and she wore a gorgeous lace dress with a halter neck that tied at the back and fell down in a lovely chiffon train. She also had her hair pinned up into a mass of curls and braids, crowned with a tiara. (I still would love to go into fashion design, but it's really not an option if I wish to stay in Maryland) The groom was apparently in the Marines, as was his father and another man, I believe, so they were in their dress uniforms. Leigh piped the bride and her parents on board, and it was actually a very simple ceremony. The most interesting event was during the vows, when the WaterTaxi, the Indefatigable, caught one of her poles in another ship's bowsprit, and completely bent one of the WaterTaxi's poles. Then after the priest announced the couple as man and wife, Leigh shot off the cannon, and immediately that song, it sounds somewhat like a song from Star Wars, blared out of the speakers on board. After the reception had started, some band started playing at the ampitheatre, and of course no one could ask them to quiet or go away, so they played on. Not only was it the most random song listing I've ever heard by a cover band, but the singers (a man and woman) couldn't carry a note to save their life! They were absolutely tone deaf! After the lady screeched through Faith Hill's "Breathe", she immediately dived into "Love Shack," of all songs. I fel so sorry for the couple. Imagine what they tell their kids: "They played "Love Shack" at our wedding!" Does no one see the irony in that?!?

Much better now, though I'm

Much better now, though I'm starting to wonder if I've come down with some disease or something. after I went back to sleep around 6, I finally woke up at 10am. 13 hours of sleep???

What is up with my

What is up with my screwed up sleeping system?!? Argghhh...keeled over last night around 8pm, woke up this morning at 5am with a pounding headache. Ughh, as I know I won't be able to get back to sleep until it's gone, I might as well blab here. Not that there's anything to blab about. Woe is me.

Finally made a quizie thing.

Finally made a quizie thing. If you want to attempt it, send me an email.

Friday Five

1. What time do you wake up on weekday mornings? For work, usually around 6:30am. If I don't have to work, about 9.

2. Do you sleep in on the weekends? How late? If I can. 10am.

3. Aside from waking up, what is the first thing you do in the morning? shower

4. How long does it take to get ready for your day? about 2 hours, including waking up, eating, showering, letting the dogs out and feeding them, and getting ready to go

5. When possible, what is your favorite place to go for breakfast? Hmmm.. there's this great place in Rehobeth Beach, DE, called "Skillet's" and it has the most fantastic, (there will be leftovers) waffles and French toast

..::Nodding Off Again::.. Mood: sleepy,

..::Nodding Off Again::..

Mood: sleepy, lazy
Song: "Breathe You In" by Stabbing Westward

Tomorrow came too soon
I barely made it through today
Still empty inside
I guess nothing's really changed
I'm still afraid to feel
'Cause I cannot take the pain
I'm still afraid to feel
Afraid to lose someone again
I wish that somehow
I could leave
My past behind
My fears behind
If I could only breathe you in
Every drop of you
I guess it's time to face the truth
And admit my past mistakes
Come to terms with all that's wrong with me
And all the things I'll never be
Why am I afraid to feel?
Afraid of what is true?
Why am I afraid to feel?
When all I really want is you?
To taste your skin
To share your thoughts
Would never be enough for me

Three more things to add to my list : Get an awful sunburn (death wish, I know!), and go to the top of the World Trade Center here in Baltimore. And visit NYC again and go to the Statue of Liberty and all the other tourist sites. More to come, perhaps..

Sailor venus


What is your inner sailor moon?
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I suppose they don't have Sailor Mars. Oy.

You represent... hope.
You're quite a daydreamer and can be a hopeless
romantic. You enjoy being creative and don't
mind being alone at times. You have goals, and
know what you want in life... even if they are
a little far fetched.


What feeling do you represent?
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Yep. That's me.

..::Brown Eyed Girl No Longer?::..

..::Brown Eyed Girl No Longer?::..

Moood: a tad hungry, about to hop in the shower
Song: "Happy Together" by the Turtles (the song has been stuck in my head all week! Die Allie and her evil LJ!)

Top 'o the morning' to ya! (See? It is morning for once when I say that.)

Went to the eye doctor's yesterday, and after being tortured for an hour telling the doc whether 1 or 2, 3 or 4, was less blurry, and my eyes seeing double b/c they became practically the same, and the doc saying, "that's strange," when apparently I said the wrong answer, I find out I needed to come back on Saturday to do the same thing while wearing contacts. Arggghhh! And why couldn't they tell me to bring both my glasses and contacts? The last time I had an exam, I wore my contacts, and had to take them out and switch to glasses, so the doc was very annoying, not to mention the fact he was in a pissy mood to begin with.

So, I go back Sat., and then I can order new contacts! Wee. I'm seriously thinking of also getting a set of green disposables (along with the norm), just to switch things up. Green eyes would be fun. So leave a comment if you're thinking I'm a total knucklehead, or think I should try it. And off to work.

OOoo, very funny cartoon from

OOoo, very funny cartoon from Penny Arcade.

Click me, click me!! (vying for attention, jumping up and down madly)

And I must add this, I'm such a nosy thing. But it was hilarious.

AKA congealed waste dust particle catchers

From Gollum's Very Secret LOTR

From Gollum's Very Secret LOTR Diary:
Am v. disappointed that in last few weeks no one has responded to personal ad placed in Shire Weekly. "Toothless, fetid greenish creature ISO blue-eyed curly-headed hobbit. Must enjoy squatting in darkness, jewelry-fondling, and referring to self in third person. No smokers."

.::Me Steal, No Share!::. YOU

.::Me Steal, No Share!::.

YOU LIVE IN A WALMART BAG!!!


what's YOUR deepest secret?
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Umm..

You are Belle from Beauty and the Beast!


What Disney Princess are you?
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Mmmm..why am I not surprised? Always did love that movie... will def. watch it again when I get off from work sometime.

Lion King!


What movie Do you Belong in?(many different outcomes!)
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Lion King 2 was soo much better.

You are Storm of the X-men!

You are strong and sweet at the same time you have
self control and have a very nurturing nature
about you. You make friends easily but keep
your enemies even closer.


Which of the X-men do you resemble most?
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Hmmm, Rogue is my favorite though. Storm always creeped me out with her white eyes, so not really accurate.

Your: Wondering eyes. Your not quite focused and
your quite the day dreamer. Your a bit odd and
as many say "Your head is in the
clouds."


What type of eyes do you have?
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Phooey, my comments don't show the pictures.

Oh, another movie I want to see. Say Anything. Just sounds like a good movie. And When Harry Met Sally.

.::Good News::. I forgot something

.::Good News::.

I forgot something really very awesome. Someone decided to be a major bum and cancel on Allie and Dace, but that gives me a spot! (which is good) Oh yes, Allie and Dace, and someone (grr.. "ex" haha) were planning to go to the LOTR convention in Canada this December, and so they were all making their costumes and such, but at the time they purchased tickets, I had no money, so now I can pay my way to go with them for the convention, which I am looking forward to very much (although Canada will be freezing in December). The biggest problem is finding enough time to make my costume, and as Allie is going as Galadriel and Dace as Arwen, Rosie (the hobbit!) is my favorite girl, so I figure I can make her dress somewhat easily once I purchase the fabric and cut it out (with a ton of help from Dace , thank you dear!) And I can actually use my sewing machine I bought last year.

.::See? This is why I

.::See? This is why I skip breaks at work..*stomach rumbling*::.

Mood: AWAKE!! check it out.. I slept in (feels very proud of self)
Song: hmmm, must find cd... ok "Ghost on Third Base" by Taking Back Sunday

If you need me, I'm out and on the parkway, patient and waiting for headlights dressed in a fashion that's fitting to the inconsistencies of my moods... It's times like these where silence means everything...

3 for Thursday

1. What are the 3 best vacations spots you’ve been to? Emerald Isle, Ocracoke Island, and Hatteras in North Carolina

2. What are the 3 worst vacation spots you’ve been to? Hmm, Rehobeth Beach, Delaware (my grandmother lives there, my parents and she don't exactly get along); Virginia Beach (too many people), we usually always go to NC so I can't think of any other places

3. What are the 3 modes of transportation you’ve used to travel? Which did you like best? airplane, car, coach bus; I liked the airplane best, simply b/c we got there fastest

4. What are 3 places you’d like to go on vacation? As in haven't gone before? Hmm. anywhere in South America; California; Texas

Bonus: What was your best or your worst vacation? Worst - last year, for a weekend trip we drove to Chincoteague Island, Virgina, to watch the Pony Swim. We stayed at a campground, so the first day was spent putting up the tent and driving. The next day was the day of the Swim, where hundreds of wild ponies swim across the water from Assateaque Island, and I wasn't exactly feling my best. It was extremely hot out, and an upset stomach and sitting in the sun all day doesn't mix well. So that day I felt horrible, and was unable to eat anything till late that night (I ate s'mores, of all things). Then the following day we left early, so it was quite ehh.

Best- Hmm, I liked when Kat came with us to Emerald Isle, until the hurricane came and we had to leave, and minus the trials of Jacob (my brother), it wasn't all bad. And now I have a nice little scar on my shoulder where the ceiling fan attacked me, so good memories.

~~~~~~~~~~~~

Last night, Allie picked me up and we hung out with Seth and Dace for a bit, then went over to Eric's for some iced tea (ha), and watched Staind perform on Pepsi Smash. Driving with her is always fun, blasting the cds' and singing at the top of our lungs, and missing the lyrics, I've missed you!! I was gonna spend the night, but I was honestly too exausted to stay up for a moviefest., and she had to work in the morn. We will get together soon, k?

I don't think I will miss the sea of "Good Humor men," otherwise known as the Plebes from the Naval Academy. Made too much work for everyone else, although I couldn't say that too much as I have no experience in leading 50 college age men and women around the ship, but I have a hard enough time raising my voice to tell a large group of people how to use the Audioguides (watch out for the little man inside that may bite you ear! but only if someone doesn't feed him). Although one guy did get my email. Ha, he asked for my phone number, but I'm not a big phone user, and having only 1 phone line doesn't help. He did offer to take me out to dinner, which I wouldn't mind doing. But *sniff* they're all gone. 1300 men and women and all gone. Now we just have normal tourists that ask if the ship was for the American Army. No, we just fly an American flag b/c we like it. Sigh. Gotta love Bawl'mor.

Mood: chirpy, sleepy, getting ready

Mood: chirpy, sleepy, getting ready to hang out with Allie
Song: "The Saga Continues" by Weird Al

"You must remember this, a kiss is still a
kiss". Your romance is Casablanca. A
classic story of love in trying times, chock
full of both cynicism and hope. You obviously
believe in true love, but you're also
constantly aware of practicality and societal
expectations. That's not always fun, but at
least it's realistic. Try not to let the Nazis
get you down too much.


What Romance Movie Best Represents Your Love Life?
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Hmm. Haven't seen the movie yet, tho I have a movie poster from Casablanca hanging on my wall. Speaking of, when I cash my check I'm going back to Arundel Mills mall, and buying a couple more posters to hang on my wall, and hide the princess-y, redid-my-room-when-I-was-10-years-old in pink and flowers walls. It would be really awesome to have my own apartment (or at least a dorm) for next year. My dream room- a beach scene, with dolphins and palm trees, tropical lanterns, and a hammock for a bed. But alas, I really shouldn't be complaining, but all my furniture are Victorian antiques (huge wooden dresser, vanity, etc.) and although I like my trundle bed, I want more space. Plus, the room would feel so much more summery.

Tacky/Stupid/Retarded Pickup Line of the

Tacky/Stupid/Retarded Pickup Line of the Day (OR, Can I smack you if you use this?): Every minute you don't give me your phone number, God kills a kitten. Please -- think of the kitties.

So I woke up. Oh well, guess I'm up for the rest of the day. Woke up at 4am, couldn't fall back asleep, so I read, which only woke me up further, as I had to turn on the lamp by my bed to see. Doesn't help the A/C makes so much noise. Grr.

Initial Man, why don't you just write an entry using a survey or some other forwarding crap and use that as a spring board? Life simply cannot be that uninteresting. (although my Blog certainly isn't stimulating, I still have a fan base.)
Another way to spice up your journal (and think a bit):

Wednesday What-Ifs

1. What if you were offered the opportunity to have an operation that would increase your intelligence, but noticeably decrease your level of happiness? I wouldn't have the operation, not for any amount of money. Happiness is a part of me, I'd rather be dumb as a box of rocks (well, not quite that dumb) and be truly happy, then uber intelligent and yet still depressed. There's enough sorrow in this world without me adding to it.

2. What if you had to choose between an operation that would leave you without hands, or an operation that would leave you with no feet? Feet could possibly be replaced, hands (on the other hand.... sorry, couldn't resist!) could also be replaced, but I honestly wouldn't feel like relearning how to use my fingers and thumbs, and be like Luke Skywalker for the rest of my life.

3. What if you had to decide whether to risk your life and give a kidney to a dying relative whom you've never met, but whose kidneys match yours exactly? Aren't kidney operations pretty advanced these days? (meaning there would be a tiny tiny chance I'd die)? I'd want to meet them first, see how old they were, if they had a family, et cetera. I probably sound very selfish saying that, but if the relative was a creep with no fam, and much older (over 50), then I have to say it'd make more sense for me to stay alive if the transplant would be lethal. But then again, there's always the guilt factor. But if the relative was very much disliked...

4. What if you could have an operation that would allow you to morph into any animal at will, but would steal your ability of human speech? Wouldn't take the operation. Although it would be interesting to fly as an eagle, or run everywhere as a cheetah, I'd probably cause quite a few traffic accidents if I morphed into a cheetah to run to work.

5. What if you could have an operation to change one thing about yourself -- what would it be? Hmm, now you have to spring the toughie on me late at night (morning?), eh? Well, if you must know. I would definately get me a singing voice. I can't sing a bit, and everyone knows it too. So I would love to have Amy Lee's, or Sarah McLaughlan's voice. Gorgeous stuff.

Death of Blogs? (I'm thinking now that Blog is a shortened version of "web log," someone said web log too fast and so it sounded like Blog. But..that's another day...)

.::Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee::.

.::Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee::.
OR {but in the forward orlop?!?}

Mood: hmm how do I feel today? Tired, but beyond that.. hopefulness? hmm..that and the desire to get my license and thus a car
Song: "So Impossible" by Dashboard Confessional

I'm dying to know
do you, do you like dreaming of things
so impossible or only the practical?
or ever the wild or waiting through all your bad bad days
just to end them with
someone you care about?
and do you like making out,
and long drives and brown eyes,
and [girls] that just
don't quite fit in?
Yeah do you like them?

After work I actually went to Barnes and Nobles' (I didn't even realize there was one in the harbor) and got Pride and Predjudice, by Jane Austen. Call me crazy, but I suppose it stems from a desire to read the classics. I'm working on Shakespeare, so The Taming of the Shrew is next. Tian is right. I am a geek. Can I help it? Oy well.

Oh, good quote: "Stupid men are the only ones worth knowing, after all." - Pride and Predjudice

'Nother thought: Dashboard Confessional is

'Nother thought: Dashboard Confessional is playing at the Electric Factory in Philly, PA on Sept. 2. I know Kat will want to go, but how we'll get there I have no idea. Grr, must get license. (see? I spelled it right! *pats self on back*)

Also, their new cd is coming out on the 12th I believe. Cannot wait. Paychecks are good, although this one I got today will probably go straight to the bank (or at least 90% of it), perhaps to pay for new car? Nah, more than likely will pay for Driver's Ed and savings for College. Argh.

Dad has a doctor's appt tomorrow, so I get to stay at work till 5. Wee. At least my legs aren't killing me from yesterday's walk like I thought they would, so it's all good.

School stuff is really getting to me. City, (meaning Balto. City College HS) sent me a letter Saturday saying "welcome back to BCC!" Arghh, I'M NOT GOING BACK!! JUST LEAVE ME ALONE! I have to say the only good thing about BCC was Chem and Algebra 2 classes b/c I wouldn't have understood 'em (well not that I do now, but that's besides the point) if not for having a *real* teacher (not Mum, tho I love her, she just didn't get it about math and science) AND I got my job from the fair there. Ok, ok, so Mr. E and Ms. Johnson were awesome English and College Writing teachers, too. And Mr. E fueled my love for drama with the Macbeth projects he made our class do, like sketching costumes and screenwriting. (I got a 207 out of 200 for that project! And it was a group one, but I worked alone. Fun stuff.)

Though BCC also irritated me with people calling me racists simply b/c I believe certain things. Like, for Health class, (which I failed b/c I didn't do the busywork, but not like it mattered to go to the community college and get my GED), we had to take care of this baby doll that cried at all hours of the night an drove me insane, not to mention make me exausted for class AND add that exaustion to the crazy rehearsal times we had for the play earlier in the year, I looked like a raccoon. We all had to name the dolls, and talk about our "experience" in class, and mine happened to be black (it was "by lot or by draw") and Inamed her Clarisse, simply b/c I thought it was a pretty name. As I was the only white person in class, the others got angry that I didn't name her a "black name." Of course, the teach never noticed this. And in Gov't class, I was the only person to campaign for a Libertarian candidate, and the rest were all Democrats, and whenever I said anything against black power, I was immediately called a racist. Not to mention I never went to Junior Prom b/c I had a 69% average the week we were to purchase tickets, and you needed a 70% average, although I brought my grades up the next week to an 80%. Tho my friends all said it sucked anywho. But still, I had a date (an awesome guy friend who's a sweetheart! Tho I wouldn't mind strangling you right now, you know who you are and why.), dress, everything but a bouteneirre (wow I screwed up that spelling). At least this year I'll go to the homeschoolers' Senior Prom, and graduate with them. So the entire thing with the BCC "welcome back" letter is idocracy. I'd never go back, no matter what. So this is the first year I'm actualy slightly excited about my education, tho college seems so..huge..and terrifying. But I feel good about it, and that's what matters.

Thanks for letting me rant, I'm known for it here. I needed to blow off steam.

Oh yeah, I need a new book to read... I finished Twelth Night (Shakespeare), and there's nothing left in our library at home except Moby Dick, which doesn't truly pique my interest. So if you have any suggestions, leave me a comment or IM me on AIM @ BringMeToLife04 (BTW, I wan't the 4th person to have that sn, 2004 is simply when I graduate! ;-P )

As Lovers Go - Dashboard

As Lovers Go - Dashboard Confessional

She said, "I've gotta be honest.
You're wasting time if your're fishing round here."
And I said, "You must be mistaken,
'Cause I'm not fooling.
This feeling is real."
And she said, she said, "You've gotta be crazy.
What do you take me for, some kind of easy mark?
You got wits, you got looks, you got passion,
But I swear that you've got me all wrong, all wrong,
But you've got me."

I said, "I've gotta be honest.
I've been waiting for you all my life.
For so long I thought I wasn't gonna settle down,
But just seeing you makes me think twice.
The feel of you here makes me sane.
I fear I'll go crazy if you leave my sight."
You've got wits, you've got looks, you've got passion,
But are you brave enough to leave with me tonight
Tonight, tonight
You've got me

Mood: cheery, waiting for Allie

Mood: cheery, waiting for Allie to get off work
Song: "Taking Over Me" by Evanescence (does anyone wanna go with me to their concert? It's Sept. 13 in Wash. DC, so tell me soon)

I lie awake and try so hard
not to think of you
But who can decide
what they dream?
and dream I do...

I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you
To live,
To breathe,
You're taking over me

So I honestly thought today was gonna suck, with the rain and humidity at work. But it only rained a bit when I first started and around non, so nothing horribly distasteful. Dameon brought his little sis to work, so BJ and I got stuck babysitting (Read: dragged around the ship, up and down stairs and into walls. Fun times.) I finally got in a hammock tho! (Good grief Charlie Brown, I listed in my Blogs climbing into a hammock and putting up the jack (which we never did do today, btw) as my accomplishments at work. *stunned silence at my oddness*) Did I ever write in here that I passed my O.S. test? Hm, odd that I didn't. Oh well. Dameon's sis (I'm not gonna attempt at butchering the spelling of her name) wanted to get into a hammock earlier, so BJ and I ended up helping her into one, only for her to decide she wanted to get out a bit later. But did she try the conventional way of getting out of a hammock? Oh no. BJ, being the intelligent person he is, said we could either help her down or she could "freefall." She chose the latter, and flipped out of the hammock without a single warning. Ai. If there's one thing I've learned about the ship, every day is an adventure.

I have to say, it feels good to be back at work and settle into routine. Go figure; I didn't miss my parents or Jake, but I missed my dogs and work. Wow, please smack me or something.

Brooke's birthday is coming up; for once I've already bought gifts actually before her birthday. And nope, I'm not giving you any hints. :-P I can't believe she's almost a teen. Stop it, you're making me feel old! (FYI, Brooke is my little *sis* and is the craziest person. I wish I was like her when I was her age. Love you girlie!!)

Ok, so I had to

Ok, so I had to put some crazy stuff in here.

The Potato Story

You know that all potatoes have eyes...... Well, Mr. and Mrs. Potato had eyes for each other. They finally got married and had a little one----a real SWEET POTATO whom they called "YAM". They wanted the best for little Yam, telling her all about the facts of life. They warned her about going out and getting half Baked because she could get Mashed, get a bad name like Hot Potato, and then end up with a bunch of Tater Tots. She said not to worry

To explain my mood earlier:

To explain my mood earlier:

Mum and dad went back down to DC for the awards ceremony for FAF, but I was too exausted to go down again as they were gonna get back around midnight. So, they dropped me off, and after I ate, I was gonna get online, but Mum had set up a password to block me from it. Grr. Being the genius I am, I decided to ride the bus to the Parkville library. It was 2:30 when I left the house. Bad move. First, I got on the 19 Goucher & Taylor, not realizing I hadn't gotten on the 19 Carney. So I rode the 19 G&T back to Harford, then got on the correct 19 Carney. By now, it's an hour later. Finally, I get to the library, only to discover that now the Parkville branch is no longer open on sundays. I walk to Wendy's for a chocolate Frosty. It starts raining. I wait a half hour till it stops, then trek down Harford Rd. to get to the 19 State Center bus to go back home. I wait. And wait. I walked all the way to the Harford/Putty Hill intersection, when I finally see a 19 bus, but it passes right by as there was no bus stop where I was. Sigh. Now it's pouring again, I'm soaking wet, and a weirdo drives up in a white pickup and says" you want a ride?" No, I'm fine. I like the rain. I walk a couple more blocks, and the same guy pulls up in a parking lot where I'm walking by and says, "I'm not a cop," and keeps repeating this. Too tired to come up with reply, I just tell him I never thought he was a cop. Finally, he drives off. By the time I get down to the city area, a 19 bus pulls up, and I get back on it and arrive home. I got back at 5pm, and am so freakin' tired it's not even funny. I looked it up on MapQuest, and I think I trekked at least 6 or 7 miles. Oh well, I might as well have worked off this past weeks gorging fests. Ick, I sound like a pig. Oh well.

Good thing of the day: The Frosty from Wendy's was delicioso.

Mood: Having a very bad,

Mood: Having a very bad, terrible, no good, horrible day. Rain is bad. MTA is evil. Die MTA.
Song: "Faint" by Linkin Park (yay!! I still haven't bought their cd...wasted my money on Kelly Clarkson's crappy cd on a whim. Grrr. A *certain* person borrowed my burned copy and never returned it.)

You're Marzipan

You like flowers, music, poetry, and being a vegan. In other words you're a dirty hippy, and nobody likes you. Your significant other is only with you because there is no one else they could be dating.

Which Homestar Runner Character Am I?

Ermm.. I like meat. Oy well.

Hmm, I do believe I will change my layout. I'm sick of avacadoes (what the duck? how do you spell that?!?) anyway. Nevermind, Blogger is cruddy and has only some really borring ones. I s'pose I shall have to live with the avacado.

Oh yea, liscence is spelled l-i-c-e-n-s-e. Tehe, I learned a new word.

I was just looking at my old Blog entries from earlier in the year. Everything was different then. So....I don't know. Like I said tho, the summer has changed a lot of things- the way I act, talk, think, et cetera. Not that I changed a whole lot, just I've realized there's a lot of crap that I worried about before that I'm really just wasting my life worrying about. But it's all good. I'm happy now, truly, honestly happy.

Good grief, I'm bored.... +Do

Good grief, I'm bored....

+Do Tell...

[my father thinks i am] hah. *suppressing the urge to be sarcastic...arghh* umm, prolly immature, selfish, stupid, jealous, you name it he thinks it

[my mother thinks i am] too closed off from her, tho I tell her stuff all the time

[my brother thinks i am] hahahaha. a poser

[my grandma thinks i am] she barely knows who I really am, which is quite pathetic

[your three best qualities] friendly, cheery, is sarcasm a good thing?

[three worst qualities] lazy, I lose track of time easily, too sarcastic

[three things you are often complimented for] my random memory, my smile, mmm weirdness?

[you get embarrassed when] tehe just stupid mistakes I made on the O.S. test that somehow everyone on the crew knows about (yes, I did call it Learning Classrooms, not that Living Classrooms isn't repetitive)

[that makes you happy] being with my friends, laughter, little kids with random questions (some 5 yr old girl asked me yesterday, "do you know why Superman acts so silly?" "No, how does he act silly?" "well, when I talk to him he acts really silly." "ok"), music

[upsets you] the MTA; when all the watches in our house are set ahead, but different amounts of time ahead like 7 or 9 minutes; rusty tin cup

+YES OR NO

[you keep a diary] my Blog, and a real journal that I write in occasionally

[you like to cook ] cookies

[you have a secret you have not shared with anyone] yes ;-P

[you fold your underwear] no, now that I think about it

[you talk in your sleep] haha some people say I do

[you set your watch a few minutes ahead] I don't believe in wearing a watch, but if I did, no, that irritates me

[you believe in love] of course

+LAST

[movie you rented] How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, which is absolutely hilarious

[song you listened to] "So Impossible" by Dashboard Confessional

[song that was stuck in your head] hmm "The Hairbrush Song"

[song you've downloaded] I haven't dled KaZaA for this comp yet, I have a feeling it will slow it down, but some song by Bowling for Soup

[person you've called] Mom, to tell her what time to pick me up

[person that's called you] wow, I have no idea, I haven't been home for a week... Rach I think

[TV show you've watched] Winnie the Pooh!! lol, disturbing show

[person you were thinking of] Allie, b/c I'm chatting with her

+DO

[u wish you could live somewhere else] no, not at all

[u think about suicide] no

[others find you attractive] you tell me

[want more piercings] yeah, I'd like 1 or 2 more in my ears

[you want more tattoos] well I don't have any yet, but on my birthday, I might get a dragonfly

[you drink] no

[you like roller coasters] Are you kidding?!? yes!

[you write in cursive or print] sort of a smush between the 2

[you carry a donor card] no

[you have a crush on somebody] *no comment*

HAVE YOU

[ever cried over a guy/girl] sigh. yeah

[lied to someone] yeah

[ever been in a fist fight] no

[ever been arrested] no

+WHAT

[shampoo do you use] Herbal Essences (smells purdy!)

WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX

[what do you notice first] eyes, smile, hair

[last person you slow danced with] hmm Don at his Valentines' Dance...ugh

[last person you kissed] never been kissed...yet..it just has to be special..not just any guy

+WHO

[makes you laugh the most] Allie, Rach, Brooke, there's more, but I don't feel like listing you all

[do you have a crush on] didn't we already do this one? *no comment*

[has a crush on you] like I said, you tell me

[is the easiest to talk to] Allie and Kat

+NUMBER

[of times you have been in love] never

[of times you have had your heart broken] once

[of hearts you have broken] 1

[of guys/girls you have kissed] none

[of people you consider your enemies] no one

[of CDs' that you own] ermmm I don't feel like counting

[of times my name has appeared in the newspaper] a couple times, I was once in Baltimore Magazine for the 9/11 memorial and there was a big picture of me

[..YOU in 20 questions:]

1 Is the glass half full or half empty?: half full

2 Are you single: yes

3 If so, whats your guys/girls name: we already went over this

4 What grade are you in? I'll be in 12th sorta

5 Did you skip any grades: no

6 What is your approx. GPA: like 3.3 or something around that

7 Do you goof off in school: haha yea

8 Do you like to back talk: depended on the teacher, but yeah

9 Who do you like better, mom or dad: Mum

10 Do you sing: yeah, not well, but yeah

11 Can you sing well: nope

12 What is your fave. sport: softball, tho I'm not really into athletics

13 Do you like your name: yes

14 If no, why not:

15 If yes, how come: it's starts conversations, it's unique

16 If you could change it what would you change it to: hmmm I don't know, you think of a name

17 Do you plan on having kids: yeah eventually when I'm married

18 Who do you think you'll end up marrying: I dunno, it's all in God's timing

19 What kind of career do you want: actress

20 Do you plan on going to college: yes, first Balto. City Community College this year, then Towson U

Photo Op!! < Interesting eating

Photo Op!!

< Ryan and Tyler in their Oakey's

< Suzy and I (so I was never photogenic)

< David and Rach (they always were such morning people)

< Yep, them too. (From left: Erin, Gabrielle, Caroline, Tawny, and Taylor)

< Noticing a pattern here? (Cody, Tyler, Charlie, and David)

< Interesting eating patterns of the Davids

I was bored on the

I was bored on the way down, and zoned out listening to Rooney's cd, so here's my partial list for my Get-A-Life List. (I know, I know, there's always the "get a boyfriend already!" thing, but this is stuff I'm doing independantly while I'm still single.)

1. Go canoeing
2. Try sushi (so the the first time it tasted like crap, I'm willing to try it again)
3. Build a real, life size snowman
4. Learn to surf
5. Learn to play the drums
6. Visit all 50 states
7. See the Rocky Horror Picture Show
8. Go see a show on Broadway
9. Read the entire LOTR series
10. Spend a year in another continent
11. Drive on the wrong side of the road :-P
12. Cut my hair short (above my ears)
13. Get my driver's liscence
14. Learn to spell "liscence"
15. Buy a brand new car (one that goes uphill!)
16. Be able to speak and write Spanish fluently
17. Get a tatto (a real one, on my right shoulder blade)
18. Spend an entire summer road-tripping (California, anyone?)
19. Go to a poetry slam
20. Open my own business (fashion design)
21. Run a marathon
22. Vote
23. Write a message, put it in a bottle, and throw it out to sea
24. Swim with dolphins
25. Go skydiving
26. Conquer my fear of heights, and climb the shrouds on the ship
27. Make $1,000,000
28. Go scubadiving
29. Visit the 7 Wonders of the World (both ancient and new)
30. Learn to fly an airplane
31. Learn HTML and design a website (I'm working on this one!)
32. Develop my signature (mine is so boring, anyone could copy it)
33. Design and create a fromal gown
34. Invent something useful
35. Learn to drive a stick shift
36. Act in a major movie
37. Watch all the Audrey Hepburn classics and know them by heart
38. See Gone with the Wind and Braveheart
39. Ride a helicopter
40. Watch the Godfather movies and see what all the fuss is all about
41. Ride a horse bareback

Ok, so it's not really get a life stuff, but it's stuff I want to do.

Oh yes, Evanescence is coming to Philly, PA while I'm in NC, but they're coming to Wash. DC on September 13, with Cold, Revis, and Figer Eleven, so for once I may actually be able to see them in concert.

Mood: absolutely exausted, and shopped

Mood: absolutely exausted, and shopped out for once (at least for today, that is)
Song: "Letters to You" by Finch (I bought their cd while in D.C. and it's awesome!!)

Can't you see that I wanna be there with open arms.
It's empty tonight and I'm all alone,
Get me through this one.

Do you notice I'm gone?
Where do you run to so far away?
I want you to know that I miss you,
I miss you so.

Ai, and alas, it is the end of the summer. Or at least nearly the end. (wow, I'm in a, uh what is the word..... negative? mood. No, that isn't it..ugh I don't know anymore...brain has ceased to function) The summer has been incredibly relaxing, as Fine Arts Festival was the biggest event of the summer and now that's over. But besides FAF, I've worked. And worked. And worked some more. Not that it's been awful or anything. Last summer absolutely sucked (minus El Salvador) b/c of working at a cruddy job, and just being blah, so as this is the summer of my 17th year, which has so far been astoundingly fun, I've totally lost the point of what I am saying. Last time I try to sound all introspective and such.

Anywho, I might as well recap the week.

Hmm...
Monday: Tried to sleep in...stupid screwed up system... went over to work to talk to Mr. Berry and get my uniform...what was s'posed to take 15 minutes lasted an hour..yeah I talk..and talk..it's all good. Ha, that was the highlight of my day. I need a car. No, a liscence (I could'nt spell that word if my life depended on it)

Tuesday: Ermm, left at 12:30ish to go to D.C. Rode with Gabrielle, Caroline and the Davids. Very interesting. Arrived at the Sheraton only to find they have a crappy excuse for a pool (large bathtub would be a better description), but I did get in a lovely 30 minutes of sunning on the rooftop porch. No tan.

Wednesday: Woke up way too early, then walked the 6 blocks with the rest of our crew to the DC Convention Center (may I ask why it's called the District of Columbia? Isn't Columbia in Canada? We're American, not French.) Ate a pathetically "gourmet" pizza there, and spent my first $10 on lunch. Disgusting. The onther groups did their dramas, but ours was scheduled at quarter till 9pm. Blah. We did alright, not great, but on cue at least. Oh well, we got to Nationals and that's what it's all about.

Thursday: Spent the morning at the DC CC again (Emily did awesome on her Sign Language Solo; she advanced!), then rode the Metro to Union Station, and had Asian (real, honest-to-goodness Asian food) Lumpia (sort of a spring roll) and Sesame chicken for dinner. (I wanted calimari, I haven't had it too long, but they were out. *pouts*) (note: by the way, if you're wondering, I will take you out to Carrabba's to try it; it's absolutely delicioso!) Then we shopped for a bit, and I had some Haagan Daaz ice cream (I still say I can pay half the price for that ice cream at Baskin Robbins' and it would be so much better) (speaking of, I can mark that off my list. Never having Haagan Daaz ice cream before, that is).

Friday: Rode the Metro again to the Mall. Now this isn't a real mall like White Marsh or TowsonTown Centre, oh dense ones. It's a green field. Half the group wen to the Holocaust museum, but I went with the others to the Museum of Natural History and American History (both really awesome places, I want to go down there again for a weekend and check 'em out for longer). There was no way I was going to the Holocaust museum tho, went there with the fam a couple years ago, and stayed there for an entire day, 8 hours too long. Not that I hate museums; it's just horrible.) We saw the Hope Diamond, which I thought was incredibly small, only 43+ carats, but apparently it's rare b/c it's blue. Go figure. There was another diamond, the Millenium Diamond which weighed 203 carats!! Talk about a rock.

We went back to the DC CC again, and the entire week the fetish of our group was the "awkward game." Meaning, make someone else feel as awkward as possible. Apparently another group at the FAF had heard of it. As Erin and I were walking thru the arena, 2 guys come up to us and grab our hands. I don't mean just holding hands, but they actually laced their fingers thru ours. Erin was quite weirded out, but the guy next to me just kept smiling. Finally, I let go of the guys hand, grabbed Erin's and said, "I don't date guys!" He just kept smiling. Very weird, especially since Ryan and Ryan were not 30 feet away. (the guys weren't bad looking, I might add. But still.) (BTW, Erin and I aren't together, I'm perfectly straight.)

Saturday: We got to sleep in!!! Yay, I woke up around 9 as it was. We left DC finally at 12, and ate at Chevy's in Arundel Mills Mall. I swear, I haven't eaten so much in my entire life. I'd be very amazed if I haven't gained 10 pounds, everything was just so good. Arghh, stupid diet. Caroline, Gabrielle, and I shopped for a couple hours, and I'm tired (at least for today) of shopping. Besides that, my wallet's nearly empty. The thing is, I couldn't find any great dresses. what I'd ever need one for, I don't know, but I love dressing up for a formal event, so I still look. Got home around 8pm, an here I am now.

I have to say I missed my puppies the most. (So they're not puppies anymore. Punkin's only 17 weeks, so she still qualifies, but Puddin's 4 years now) Hard to believe we've had her that long. Gosh, I feel old.

Hmm, I think I'm all recapped out.

Baker's Dozen

6. Who's George Stephanalopagous?
Big Bird's friend. <- This is what happens to a room of exausted girls after a bath of Sprite (sorry!) at Capitol City Grill

7. Warm Vanilla massage oil ;-)

8. How do Catholics get holy water? They take tap water and boil the hell out of it.

9. Romomo Monkey Dude A.K.A. Tom Dashell (sp?) A.K.A. PK

10. Do you feel awkward now?

11. The big 4-0 at Chevy's

12. Me: Are you tired? Because you've been running thru my dreams all night.
David: Yeah, running from you!
Me: Jerk! That was cruel!
David: Moron!
Me: Idiot!
David: Turd!.....Whoa, I've never called a girl a turd before. Cool.