Tracy

GRRRR

2005-11-01T06:32:41Z

Okay, so I've been trying to go to sleep since about 11:45pm. Look at the time now. I'm yet to fall asleep. I absolutely love the people who live above me. I don't think it is possible for them to make any more freaking noise than they already do. Honestly. It's 1:30am, stop making noise!!!!!!!!!! I'm on the verge of hating these people. Hopefully, I will be able to get some sleep before I have to get up at 5:45. I can already tell tomorrow is going to be a very long day.

Stolen from Chrsitine/Chantelle

2005-10-28T14:47:45Z

A ~ Age you got your first kiss - ...
B ~ Band listening to right now - not a band, but Disney's "The Lion King Broadway Musical" soundtrack
C ~ Crush - unfortunately, none
D ~ Dad's name - Elmer John
E ~ Easiest person to talk to - My Nana
F ~ Favorite TV show - I don't really watch TV, but I guess "Lilo and Stitch: The Series"
G ~ Gummy worms or bears - Bears
H ~ Hometown - Warren
I ~ Instrument - flute and piccolo
J ~ Jr. High Crush - Brett
K ~ Kids - none
L ~ Longest car ride ever - 22-ish hours
M ~ Mom's name - Antoinette
N ~ Nicknames - Trace, SpacyTracy, ChrisTracy
O ~ One animal you like - Dogs!
P ~ Phobias - spiders, heights, being a failure
Q ~ Quirks - too many to list...i can eat more than one piece of something at a time, for example, I eat Nerds one at a time, even though they're exceptionally small
R ~ Reason to smile - I actually got sleep last night
S ~ Song you sang last - Umm... <> a French Proverb by Jean de la Fontaine..technically it's not a song, but we sung along to a children's CD in French yesterday...I'm such a dork
T ~ Time you woke up today -10:25am!
U ~ Unknown fact about me - I lack all confidence in myself
V ~ Vegetable you hate - Asparagus, brussel sprouts, cooked cauliflower,
W ~ Worst habits - being obsessive compulsive about EVERYTHING and never letting myself relax
X ~ X-rays you've had - teeth, shoulder, wrist, ankle (about five times), knee, chest/ribs, lungs, elbow, hand...i've had a lot
Y ~ Yummy food - Sun-dried Tomato Parmesan Bread, Portobello Mushrooms, Spinach Artichoke Dip, French Bread, Cheese Fondue, Madeleines
Z ~ Zodiac sign - Leo

blonde_lilo @ 2005-08-30T06:47:00

2005-08-30T10:48:14Z

It's still dark outside. I've been awake for approximately an hour. Hopefully, I'll become more of a morning person this year. Classes today from 8am until 9pm. Boo.

I don't understand

2005-08-30T01:11:27Z

My first class is tomorrow morning. Yet I am stressing myself out tonight. I'm reading and outlining two chapters in my TE textbook, which isn't assigned until week two. Something is wrong with me. I think I like being stressed out.

I'm So Tired

2005-08-28T04:27:30Z

I have over 40 bruises covering my body. That's not including my back. That's a lot. I think I'm broken. I'm too tired to get up and go to bed, so I'm icing my back. The longer I sit in one position, I discover more parts of my body that are sore. I should not wrestle people who are much bigger than I am. Ever. Under any circumstance. This entry's style, diction, and syntax is not like my other entries. (I don't think I used the proper verb tense in the previous sentence. Sorry.)

blonde_lilo @ 2005-08-26T16:02:00

2005-08-27T20:13:59Z

Let's see. I've had entirely too much fun in the past two days. No more of that for a long time. There are moments that I do not remember, and some moments that I wish would not have happened. I'm a giant bruise right now, thanks to Paul. My hip hurts. My back hurts as well. Being dropped on the floor is not enjoyable.

Squirt guns, in the apartment...also not a good idea. I had to change my shirt three times because I was soaked. Paul drunk-dialed my mom. That was bad. He also called everyone else in my phone book, except my house and my grandmas because I was adament that he not. Also, my sister is very confused about the call she received last night.

I have a new drinking buddy, Chantelle. She can keep up with me. And we can both out-drink Paul. I managed to walk over to the pool, to discover that it was locked; as well as down to my car with Chantelle to get my comforter. Good times. I then proceeded to put the duvet cover over myself and walk around the apartment. I looked like a giant striped ghost.

I don't feel like typing anymore, but I'll probably update again later today.

Only one more week...

2005-08-19T05:28:42Z

Since I have last updated, a lot has actually happened in my life. I've actually written and edited some entries I've been meaning to post, but now I think it's pointless because the entries were about what happened to me almost a month ago.

I can't believe that summer is almost over. I'm looking forward to being back in East Lansing, but I'm not looking forward to classes starting. This summer has been pretty enjoyable, minus the whole not being able to find a job.

Things I've accomplished this summer:
~Had an awesome birthday
~Took four summer classes, and got three 4.0's and one 3.5
~Took a road trip to Niagara Falls with Christine, Christine, and Justin
~Stopped caring as much about what other people think of me
~More talkative and outgoing, but still shy
~Took a roadtrip to Cleveland and Pittsburgh with Christine
~Went to Pennsylvania for the first time
~Visited three Hard Rocks I had never visited
~Learned to relax
~Saw a few classic movies and read a few classic books

Things I still need to accomplish before August 25:
~Schedule an appointment with the podiatrist
~Go to the dermatologist
~Finish packing
~Start taking my allergy medicine, because I'm stupid and keep forgetting to take it
~Print the pictures from my memory card
~Organize my bedroom at home
~Buy filler pages for my planner
~Force my body to function on less than eight hours of sleep
~Remember how to wake up before 11am
~Find and buy a Madeline cookie tray

Thursday I finish moving into my apartment, which should be fun. Between now and then, I'm trying to accomplish everything I've been putting off doing because I've had all summer to do it...

I've stopped spell checking my entries

2005-07-21T03:18:50Z

So I haven't updated in a few days, but not a whole lot has happened. On Sunday I went shopping with my parents for a bed and a desk for my apartment. I ended up getting a futon and a pretty nice desk. At least I'll have somewhere to sleep and study now.

Other than that nothing amazing has happened, not that buying furniture qualifies as amazing. Went shopping with my grandma for my birthday present yesterday. I always enjoy spending time with my grandma. I've also been staying with my grandma for the past week in an effort to show her how much I appreciate her and work off some of my "debts." I've cleaned her entire house and continue to do everyday things for her.

In other news, my parents should have the family room completed by Sunday (my birthday) which would be really exciting. However, I am not really looking forward to my birthday this year. Turning 20 is really starting to freak me out, but I'll survive. I just feel really young compared to my friends which bothers me sometimes, yet I don't want to get older. It's weird. In an effort to appreciate summer and prepare for my birthday I have been spending a lot of time in my pool, and am finally beginning to look tan.

So yeah, my life is pretty uneventful. However, I have become quite successful at wasting my time and doing truly pointless activities. I'm finally learning to relax and just have fun!

blonde_lilo @ 2005-07-15T21:02:00

2005-07-16T01:07:33Z

FIRSTS

First job: JC Penney
First screen name: Princess94015
First self purchased CD: Ace of Base
First funeral: I think it was my grandpa's when I was in fifth grade
First piercing/tattoo: ears
First credit card: American Eagle
First love: ha
First real love: my family
First enemy: don't really have enemies...just people I really don't get along with

LASTS

Last big car ride: up to East Lansing
Last kiss: ha
Last library book checked out: a book about child psychology
Last movie seen: The Butterfly Effect...soon to be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Last beverage drank: milk
Last food consumed: Monkey Balls bread
Last phone call: my mom
Last CD played: the Format
Last annoyance: kittens attacking my feet
Last soda drank: coke last night
Last ice cream eaten: hot fudge sundae two days ago
Last time scolded: i don't know
Last shirt worn: light blue tank top
Last Web site visited: Live Journal

Borrowed from Theresa:

If you've seen 70 of these movies you're a movie whore.

()Napoleon Dynamite
()Saw
()White Noise
()White Oleander
(1)Anger Management
(2)50 First Dates
()Jason X
(3)Scream
(4)Scream 2
()Scream 3
(5)Scary Movie
()Scary Movie 2
()Scary Movie 3
(6)American Pie
(7)American Pie 2
()American Wedding
(8)Harry Potter
(9)Harry Potter 2
(10)Harry Potter 3
()Tomb Raider
(11)Resident Evil
()Resident Evil 2
(12)The Wedding Singer
()Little Black Book
(13)The Itallian Job
()The Village
(14)Donnie Darko
(15)Lilo & Stitch
(16)Finding Nemo
(17)Finding Neverland
()13 Ghosts
(18)Signs
(19)The Grinch
()Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(20)White Chicks
(21)Butterfly Effect
(22)Thirteen going on 30
(23)I,Robot
(24)Dodgeball
()Universal Soldier
(25)Lemony Snickets A Series Of Unfortunate Events
(26)Bridget Jones Diary
()Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason
(27)Along Came A Spider
()Deep impact
()KingPin
(28)Never Been Kissed
(29)Meet The Parents
(30)Meet The Fockers
()Eight Crazy Nights
()A Cinderella Story
(31)The Terminal
(32)The Lizzie McGuire Movie
()Passport to Paris
(33)Dumb & Dumber
()Dumb & Dumberer
(34)Final Destination
()Final Destination 2
()Amityville Horror the original
()Halloween
()The Ring
()The Ring 2
()Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
()Practical Magic
(35)Chicago
()Idle Hands
()Ghost Ship
()Hellboy
(36)Secret Window
(37)I Am Sam
()The Whole Nine Yards
()The Whole Ten Yards
(38)The Day After Tomorrow
()Child's Play
()Bride of Chucky
(39)Ten Things I Hate About You
(40)Just Married
()Gothika
()A Nightmare on Elm Street
()Sixteen Candles
()Bad Boys 2
(41)Joy Ride
()Seven (SE7EN)
(42)Oceans Eleven
(43)Oceans Twelve
()Sin City
()Identity
()Lone Star
()Bedazzled
()Predator I
()Predator II
()Alien V.S. Predator
(44)Independence Day
()Cujo
()A Bronx Tale
(45)Darkness Falls
()Christine
(46)ET
()Children of the Corn
(47)My Boss' Daughter
(48)Maid in Manhattan
()Frailty
()Best bet
(49)How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
(50)She's All That
(51)Calendar Girls
(52)Being John Malcovitch
()Sideways
()Finding Julia
()Maria Full of Grace
()Mars Attacks
()Without A Paddle
()Event Horizon
(53)Ever after
(54)Forrest Gump
(55)Big Trouble in Little China
()X-men
()X-men 2
()Jeepers Creepers
()Jeepers Creepers 2
(56)Catch Me If You Can
(57)The Others
(58)Freaky Friday
()Reign of Fire
(59)Cruel Intentions
()Cruel Intentions 2
()Cruel Intentions 3
(60)The Hot Chick
()Swimfan
(61)Miracle
(62)Old School
()Ray
(63)The Notebook
()K-Pax
(64)Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(65)Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(66)Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(67)A Walk to Remember
()Boogeyman
(68)Eternal Sunshine Of a Spotless Mind.
()Hitch
()Back Door Sluts 9
(69)The Fifth Element
()Star Wars Episode I
()Star wars episode II
()Star Wars Episode III
()Star Wars Episode IV
()Star wars episode V
()Star wars episode VI
()Troop Beverly Hills
()Swimming with Sharks
()Trainspotting
()People under the stairs
()Blue Velvet
()Sound of music
(70)Parent Trap
()The Burbs
()SLC Punk
(71)Meet Joe Black
()Wild girls
()Clockwork Orange
()The Order
(72)Spiderman
(73)Spiderman2
(74)Amelie
(75)Mean Girls
(76)Shrek
(77)Shrek 2
(78)The Incredibles
(79)Collateral
(80)The Fast & The Furious
(81)2 Fast 2 Furious
(82)Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow
(83)Closer
(84)The Sixth Sense
(85)Artificial Intelligence
(86)Love actually
()Shutter
(87)Ella Enchanted
(88)Princess Diaries 1
(89)Princess Diaries 2
()The Graduate
()Constantine
()Million Dollar Baby
()Mallrats
()Party Monster
()Detroit Rock City
(90)The Goonies
()Y Tu Mama Tambien
()Pulp Fiction
()Wet Hot American Summer
()Crash
(91)Empire Records
(92)Notting Hill
()Pretty Woman
(93)Pirates of the Carribean

[Current Clothes ] tank top and shorts
[ Current Mood ] giddy
[ Current Music ] black eyed peas
[ Current Taste ] cinnamon and sugar
[Current Make-up ] heh
[ Current Hair ] pony tail
[ Current Annoyance ] Christine W.- ha, not really
[ Current Smell ] nothing
[ Current Favorite Artist ] too many to say
[ Current Desktop Picture ] mansion on the French Riveria
[ Current Favorite Group ] no one
[ Current Book you're reading ] just finished the Great Gatsby
[ Current CD in CD Player] the Format
[ Current DVD in player] Oceans Twelve
[ Current Color Of Toenails ] Barbie Pink
[ Current Refreshment ] milk
[ Current Worry ] don't know

LAST PERSON...
[ You Touched ] one of the cats
[ You Talked to ] on-line Paul, in person the Christines
[ You Hugged ] Mandy
[ You Instant messaged ] Paul
[ You Yelled At ] don't remember
[ You Kissed ] hahahahaha

FAVORITE...
[ Food ] strawberries
[ Drink ] water with lemon
[ Color ] pink and yellow
[ Album ] don't have one
[ Shoes ] flip flops with sunflowers
[ Animal ] dog
[ tv show ] One Tree Hill
[ Movie ] Cruel Intentions
[ Song] Part of Your World
[ Fruit ] strawberries
[ Cartoon ] Lilo and Stitch

are you...
[ Understanding ] yes
[ Open-minded ] more than most
[ Arrogant ] not really, but sometimes
[ Insecure ] absolutely
[ Interesting ] sometimes, at least for others
[ Random ] at times...
[ Hungry ] no
[ Friendly ] i think so
[ Smart ] so I am told
[ Moody ] more often than I'd like to be
[ Childish ] certainly...turning 20 is scaring me
[ Hard working ] yes
[ Organized ] yes, but occasionally messy
[ Healthy ] yes--I'm a vegetarian and I like to work out
[ Emotionally Stable ] pretty stable
[ Shy ] yes...but I'm working on that
[ Difficult ] I don't really think so...but sometimes stubborn
[ Attractive ] I don't really think so
[ Bored Easily ] sometimes
[ Messy ] sort of
[ Thirsty ] not really
[ Responsible ] definitely
[ obsessed ] nope
[ Angry ] not usually
[ Sad ] once in awhile
[ Happy ] for the most part
[ Hyper ] at times
[ Trusting ] yes
[ Talkative ] only when I'm around my closest friends and family
[ Legal ] yes

WHO DO YOU WANT TO...
[ Kill ] no one
[ Slap ] nobody
[ Get Really Wasted With ] any of my friends
[ Get High With ] not my scene man
[ Look Like ] I don't know...different characteristics of different people
[ Talk To Offline ] Justin
[ Talk To Online ] Justin
[ my name is ] Tracy Marie
[in the morning i am] blind and slow to get going
[all i need is] i need a lot of things
[love is] something everyone should experience
[im afraid of] too many things
[i dream about] everything and anything

-H A V E .Y O U. E V E R . .
[pictured your crush naked?] no
[been in love?] no
[cried when someone died]: yes
[lied]: only when I have to

-W H I C H . I S . B E T T E R-
[coke or pepsi] neither...i don't drink pop
[flowers or candy]: at this point getting either would be nice
[tall or short]: slightly taller than me

-W I T H . T H E . OPPOSITE . S E X-
[what do u notice first?]: hair and shoes
[last person u slow danced with]: hahaha
[worst question to ask]: there are several

-W H O-
[makes u laugh the most?]: the kittens and the Christines
[makes you smile]: all my wonderful friends
[gives u a funny feeling when u see them]: no one
[who do you have a crush on?]: nobody
[has a crush on u?]: ha-- no one
[easiest to talk to]: the Christines

-D O. Y O U .E V E R-
[sit on the internet all night waiting for someone special to I.M. u?]: Ummm no
[save aol/aim conversations]: only a few that I might not remember
[wish u were a member of the opposite sex]: no
[cried because of someone saying something to u]: yeah

-H A V E .Y O U .E V E R-
[fallen for ur best friend]: no
[been rejected]: no
[rejected someone]: no
[used someone]: no
[been cheated on]: no
[done something u regret]: yes

-D O .Y O U / / A R E .Y O U-
[could u live without the computer?]: ha probably not
[color ur hair]: no, I like my natural color too much
[ever get off the damn computer]: why yes
[habla espanol]: non mais je parle francais
[how many peeps are on ur buddylist?]: about 80
[drink alchohol?]: yes
[like watching sunrises or sunset]: both
[what hurts the most? physical pain or emotional pain?]: I don't think they're comparable really

-N U M B E R-
of times i have had my heart broken? : none
of hearts i have broken? : none
of girls i have kissed? : ummmm....none
of continents i have lived in? : one
of people you consider close friends? : i don't know...not a lot but not a few

stolen from Christine

2005-07-16T00:17:47Z

(x) I have a cell phone
( ) I am an only child.
( ) I have smoked a cigarette before.
( ) I do drugs. - only when i can get them
( ) I smoke
( ) I am an alcoholic.
(x) I love cold weather.
( ) I have shot a gun before.
(x) I can not live without music.
(x) I have no tolerance for ignorant people.
( ) I have ridden on a motorcycle before.
( ) I will be in this town forever.
(x) I have been to 5 other countries.
(x) I get annoyed easily.
(x) I eventually want kids.
(x) I have neat handwriting.
( ) I have more than a few horrible memories.
(x) I am addicated to chocolate
(x) I have a sibling/siblings.
( ) My parents are strict.
(x) I love airplane rides.
(x)I love taking pictures.
(x) I hate people who are fake.
(x) I can be mean when I want to be.
(x) My parents care about my grades.
(x) I am easy to talk to.
( ) I hate when people are late.
(x) I procrastinate.
(x) I love springtime.
(x) I have too many clothes for my closet/dresser.
(x) I love to sleep.
(x) I wish I were smarter.
(x) I am afraid of flying.
(x) I hate drama.
( ) I bite my nails
(x) I have been on a 7 hour car ride or longer.
( ) I never fight with my parents.
(x) I love the beach.
( ) I have had the chicken pox.
(x) I have had pneumonia.
(x) I have gone out in public in my pajamas.
( ) I can not control my emotions.
(x) I have a best friend.
( ) I have moved more than once.
(x) I truly love my friends.
(x) I love to write.
(x) I have had broken a bone.
(x) I love my computer
(x) I am a happy person.
( ) I love to dance.
( ) I love to sing.
( ) I love to act crazy and be funny.
( ) I love cleaning my room.
( ) I tend to get jealous very easily.
(x) I like night better than day.
( ) I have been on the phone for over 5 hours at a time.
(x) I don't like to study for tests.
(x) I am too forgiving.
(x) I have horrible sense in direction.
( ) I own an odd pet (snakes, insects, etc.)
(x) I miss elementary school.
( ) My eye color changes.
(x) I become stressed easily.
(x) I hate liars.
( ) I can play the piano.
(x) I love to play in the rain.
(x) I love my family.
(x) I hate needles.
(x) I'm afraid of snakes
(x) I am a perfectionist.
(x) I always wanted to learn to play the guitar or drums.
(x) I hate the feeling of failure.
(x) I have friends in other countries
(x) I can speak another language. -almost fluent in French
(x) At times, I can be very selfish.
(x) At times, I still act like a little kid.
(x) I have allergies.
(x) I love little kids.
(x) I love to read.
( ) I wish I was more motivated for school.
(x) I like getting stuff in the mail
(x) I have problems with letting go of old feelings/memories.
(x) I hate being alone.
(x) I love myself
(x) I like summer.
(x) I like weekends.
(x) I can type with one hand.
(x) I can swim.
(x) I go to church.
( ) I sing in the shower.
(x) I have never been camping.
( ) I hate cheerleaders
(x) I usually get what I want.
(x) I have been on stage before.
(x) I love roller coasters.
(x) I am close with my parents.
(x) I like dogs.
(x) I like cats.
(x) I can play an instrument.
(x) I have never lived alone.
(x) I have my appendix.
(x) I had my wisdom teeth removed.

Let's Try This Again

2005-07-15T16:53:58Z

My last attempt at updating on a regular basis did not work out so well. Summer has been going by so fast-- I can't believe my birthday is in less than two weeks. Turning 20 is starting to scare me, and I'm not sure why. My classes for the first half of the summer went really well. It's weird not having anything that I must do. Relaxing is weird, but I'm enjoying being relatively carefree.

Yesterday Christine W. and I drove up to East Lansing to visit Christine T. I finally got to meet the cats--they're adorable! I'm not used to being around kittens so everything they do absolutely amuses me. Still don't understand their fascination with toes.

Last night we all met up with Mandy at her friend's house which was like a block away from Christine's apartment. Hung out for a few hours...ended up singing karaoke. Was able to get buzzed borderline drunk for the first time in several months. Played with sparklers. Caught up with Mandy. Drank gross beer. Walked Mandy home...ran down the street with my arms up when the street light went out. Got to see Mandy's apartment.

Came back to Christine's and watched television for a bit. Went to bed, but the kittens decided it was time to play in the boxes. Had some strange dreams that felt like they were actually taking place. Not sure what we're doing today.

blonde_lilo @ 2005-04-09T14:52:00

2005-04-09T18:57:53Z

I haven't updated in quite a long time. A lot has happened to me over the past few weeks, but I am handling everything better than anticipated. I'm not going to go into detail about what happened, but if you want to know, call me. Less than a month of school left, and then summer classes start on May 16. This summer is going to be a busy one. In addition to taking 14 credits, I also plan on finding a job. This nice weather is making it really hard to focus on my work...

blonde_lilo @ 2005-02-23T18:07:00

2005-02-23T23:36:10Z

So my life for the past few days has been beyond busy. Since Monday, I've probably been in my room for a total of less than 20 hours, which wouldn't be so bad if I weren't running around the whole time I was out. Monday, I was out of my room from 9:45am-11:30pm. Every single minute that falls between this time frame was occupied by commitments. Tuesday, I was out of my room from 8:00am-8:00pm. Honestly, my schedule sucks right now. This is my first moment since Sunday morning that I've had time to do anything remotely enjoyable.

In other news, my M. Butterfly performance was today, and I think it went relatively well. I remembered all of my lines, and the times I hesitated weren't obvious because they fit the scene. I also participated in the class discussion, which was enjoyable. After class, I went to my professor's office to get help with my paper that's due on Friday, and she actually liked it. She said I needed to explain my ideas more and provide more examples, which I knew because I basically wrote the skeleton of my paper to show her.

Other good news, I don't have Friendshop for the next two weeks. I really love this program, but I need some time to do what I want and to study for my midterms. Next week is going to be horrible, but Friday afternoon starts spring break.

This weekend I'm going to see Disney's On the Record, which should be awesome. I'm such a dork, but that's okay. Saturday is also the day the store I work at closes. That means I have to buy ALL of the stuff I have set aside.

Finally, I got accepted to the College of Education!!! I honestly thought I was going to, but having to wait for a stupid letter to let me know was horrible.

Tonight is filled with improving my paper, math homework, and TE articles.

Who needs sleep?

2005-02-18T13:59:57Z

Rather than going to bed last night, I decided to stay up and talk to my roommates until about 2:30. It was an interesting night to say the least. Today is a very busy day, but when do I not have a busy day? At least I should be back in time for dinner tonight.

blonde_lilo @ 2005-02-15T22:52:00

2005-02-16T03:58:12Z

I talked in my ISS class today, which was scary. I was the absolute last person to talk, but the professor seemed to like what I said. My partner and I started writing our paper about our interpretation of "M. Butterfly" so that we can go to our professor's office to discuss it with her tomorrow.

My to do list keeps growing, but I feel that I will be able to accomplish everything that I need to. Tomorrow is Friendshop, which should be fun. Oh, and I get to almost sleep in tomorrow, and by almost I mean when I get up it will not be dark outside.

blonde_lilo @ 2005-02-14T21:22:00

2005-02-15T02:22:51Z

even if i don't speak to you often,

you must post a memory of me.

It can be anything you want, it can be good or bad,

just so long as it happened.

Then post this to your journal. See what people remember about you

Happy Valentine's Day

2005-02-15T00:39:29Z

So I just got back to my room for the first time today. French theatre was fun tonight, we started writing our script. I think I did fairly well on my math test, but we shall see. The weather today was yucky, I'm just hoping it wasn't objective correlative about how I was going to do on my math test. When I got back there was a package slip in my mail box, and it was for flowers! My Nana sent me flowers for Valentine's Day. They really cheered me up and will help me survive the rest of the week. I still have like 100 pages of reading to do, so I am going to start that.

P.S. Look Theresa, I updated 2 days in a row, let's see how many days I can keep this up...

For Theresa

2005-02-14T00:42:45Z

So I haven't updated since November. That's a long time. This semester has been really difficult, and it is only going to get harder. I went home this weekend and worked Saturday and Sunday. It was crazy busy. People are so stupid sometimes, and I've given up being friendly most of the time toward them.

Today, a man came into the store, walked around, then came up to the counter and asked if we had any Valentine's Day cards left, because he has walked the whole store and couldn't find any. I simply replied no, I just sold the last one, sorry. Normally, I wouldn't have done this, but people are completely idiotic and I can't deal with them anymore. I also like the fact that people who shop at Somerset, and many of whom make an absurd amount of money, are incapable of reading any of the hundreds of signs posted around the store, except for the one's with numbers.

Tomorrow I have classes and French theatre. I'm actually looking forward to this week, even though I still have some homework to do before tomorrow morning. I'll try and update again tomorrow after French theater.

Why am I like this?

2004-11-22T20:50:59Z

So last Friday I made the decision that I was going to skip my biology and math class this Wednesday so I could go home Tuesday after my group meeting. Then I started to think about the situation. Actually, it was more than thinking because that would be too simple, and I like to make things far more complicated than they actually are.

The more I thought about it, the more I realized that I was kidding myself by saying that I was going to skip my classes. I've never skipped a class, and I can't bring myself to do it. Why do I act the way that I do?!? I seriously need to stop being such an "ideal" person and do things that I know aren't expected of me. Seriously, I am so disappointed in myself. I care far too much about everything and it drives me crazy. I want to sit here and cry because I feel as though I must follow every single rule and expectation in my life.

So rather than sleeping in my own bed, seeing my dog and bird, eating real food, and visiting with my family for one day longer, I will be staying at MSU so I can go to my stupid classes. Honestly, I need to stop being such a perfectionist and overachiever and start to live life one day at a time and take a few risks here and there. Not that skipping class is a risk per se, but it's something I normally wouldn't do.

Why do I feel as though I must analyze every detail and situation of my life as I do? Seriously, I made a list of the pros and cons for skipping classes on Wednesday and staying at school until Wednesday. Who does that?!?!?! Apparently I do. Most people would just decide to skip class and be fine with it. Then there is me. I on the other hand would feel terrible about skipping class and would have a guilty conscious. I have been this way my entire life and do not know how to change it. Any ideas?

Back to studying and working on a group presentation. My life is so exciting!

blonde_lilo @ 2004-11-07T01:15:00

2004-11-07T06:43:58Z

Tonight was another interesting night. After countless hours of studying Christine and I decided that we needed a break, so we did we we usually do...we went to Meijer. Before we left for Meijer, we decided to kidnap Dave. My mission for going to Meijer was to buy strawberries, blueberries, dipping chocolates, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and sweedish fish. After wandering around Meijer for over an hour, we decided that we didn't want to go back to our room yet.

Rather than going back to our room, we decided to take a road trip. Well, according to Dave it wasn't a road trip because we didn't know where we were going, so we shall call tonight an adventure. First, we took Dave to the commuter lot. It was pretty uneventful, except when I drove on the wrong side of the road while there was a car coming toward me.

After we left the commuter lot, we decided that we should go to Lansing. For whatever reason, we decided to get on the freeway and act like we knew where we were going. Downtown Lansing is really cool. We decided that we are going to go back sometime when it is light outside and walk around and eat lunch.

Then we came back, parked the car, and walked back to our room. On the way back, Christine and I felt the need to look at the stars. However, neither of us are capable of walking with our head tilted back, so we kept walking into each other. It was so funny. Now Christine is sending me a bunch of quizzes to take, so I am going to go take them.

Christmas in 616!!

2004-11-06T03:37:57Z

Apparently Christine's computer thinks that it is Christmas. We just finished listening to Jingle Bells in German. I find it interesting that the German's do not have an equivalent to our phrase "jingle bells." Other than that, my night has been extremely uneventful. I have gotten a lot accomplished, but have not had much fun doing so.

However, Christine and my attempts to do cartwheels down the hall was very amusing. In case you were wondering, I cannot do a right-handed cartwheel and Christine cannot do a left-handed cartwheel. Right now we are totally listening to Christmas music; it is very funny.

Halloween was fun. Well, the week of Halloween was fun, and the actual day of Halloween didn't feel like Halloween. I dressed up as a princess this year and when we curled my hair, it was literally at least half as long as it normally is. There was a costume party in our room this year. I had a little too much fun, but would do it all over again if given the opportunity (minus Christine slapping my butt countless times!).

Tonight has been a very, ummm, interesting night. Christine did her hair using a chip-clip and has been doing other hilarious things. It is going to be an interesting weekend. Tomorrow is the football game, which sucks because I have to set my alarm to get up and go to the game.

I really should be doing my never ending homework and studying for next week. Oh yeah, and I finally got to talk to Justin tonight. I love our conversations. He always makes me smile and feel better about whatever is not going so well in my life. I can't wait to see him over Thanksgiving break. Back to studying.

What a surreal day

2004-10-23T09:07:13Z

I just got back from Chicago and all I have to say is that I had an amazing time. Granted, I didn't get to see much of the city or do much while I was there, I went to Chicago. The concert was beyond good. The opening act was someone I had never heard of, but I ended up liking them. Vanessa Carlton was spectacular live. I wish that I could play the piano, she has a talent that I envy. She makes playing the piano look and sound so simple.

I still can't believe that I went to Chicago today. Last night when I went to bed, it still hadn't completely hit me that I would be in Chicago in less than twenty-four hours. The whole day is still pretty surreal.

Highlights of Road Trip #2~ Chicago:

~Almost missing our second interchange. Luckily we didn't, all I have to say is that my race car driving skills finally paid off. I successfully cut across two lanes of traffic and made our exit to make the interchange.
~The asshole in the red Monte Carlo in Indiana. Not a good highlight, but definitely memorable.
~Being tailgated by the same white van through part of Michigan and most of Indiana. Again, not good, but pretty funny.
~Crossing two state borders within less than an hour.
~Driving on the skyway, which is under construction.
~Having a radar detector.
~Listening to the CD Christine made for our road trip, and singing most of the way there.
~Driving in reverse at a toll booth because I went into the wrong lane.
~Christine thinking a sign said "Consecrated Area Ahead" when it actually said "Congested Area Ahead."
~Driving into the skyline of Chicago. (I don't think I spelled this correctly)
~Sitting in rush hour traffic on a bridge that shook while looking at the skyline of Chicago.
~Driving on Michigan Avenue and looking at all of the stores.
~Driving on Lake Shore Drive and just being in the heart of Downtown Chicago.
~Seeing so many limos it was sickening.
~Being with Christine her first time in Chicago. All I have to say is that we better go back soon.
~Finding out there is a Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago.
~Driving in the parking structure from hell. Let's just say extremely low car + extremely, extremely, extremely steep ramps = very bad combination. It took me such a long time to get out of the parking structure, which was wide enough for one car, but was intended to be used for two-way traffic.
~Finding out there was a football game in Chicago the same day.
~Laughing at the crazy driver who flew past us going well over 100mph and then passing him after he got pulled over.
~Making it to Chicago in less time than MapQuest said. (At least we would have if it weren't for the crazy traffic)
~Getting Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream after the show.
~Having Vanessa Carlton sign our tickets!
~Crazy truck drivers.
~Driving in Downtown Chicago. A very frightening experience that I plan to not do again for quite some time.
~Being an aggressive driver, which means managing to not total my car because of stupid drivers.
~Being able to somewhat know where stuff was downtown.
~Flooring my car to cut in front of a car and make it onto the freeway.
~Having so much fun I still can't believe it.
~Good/amusing conversation with Christine.
~Going on my second road trip, both of which were with Christine.
~So many more...

I have been awake for almost twenty-four hours, and am getting up early tomorrow morning to drive home. I still can't believe I did all that I did today. Yay!! I can't wait to go on my next road trip...

Chicago

2004-10-22T17:08:20Z

So I'm leaving for Chicago in about two hours...I'm soooooo excited!!! My second road trip ever, and it's with Christine T. again. We are going to have so much fun tonight/early tomorrow morning, especially driving back. It's going to be like driving back from Niagara Falls again, hopefully minus the crazy truck drivers.

About Last Night

2004-10-16T19:20:28Z

So I guess last night is the night that will allow my parents to realize that they did a good job raising their daughters. It seems that whenever I decide that I'm going to be somewhat crazy, my sister decides to do the same thing. A perfect example was last night. I finally came to the realization that I am 19 and need to enjoy life, and I started to really act my age last night.

I found out that my sister decided to go toilet papering. However, I have not heard any details, but I can imagine from my years on the cross-country team what the night was like. I was really excited to call my parents this morning/afternoon to let them know that my roommates managed to get me drunk last night, but I am yet to do that because my sister had to make them proud last night as well.

Honestly, my parents would have been so proud of me. I will probably tell them tomorrow about my crazy night, but I still can't believe my sister and I went crazy on the same night. I think last night really changed my view of life, and I am going to be a different person now. I really enjoyed not being quiet and shy last night, so maybe I will be a more outgoing person.

blonde_lilo @ 2004-10-16T02:09:00

2004-10-16T06:10:36Z

I want to thank Christine W. and Christine T. for getting me completely drunk tonight. I am actually not sure if I am really drunk, but we shall pretend. If this is really what it is like to be drunk, I can't believe I have never been drunk before. This is quite fun. I am eating cereal and drinking a lot of water because my roommates love me. Yay, and I have to get up in a few hours to go to a stupid football game. My roommates, minus Sarah because she had to work tonight, went to operation bubbles, but I was not allowed to attend because the Christines' said so.

I made my first drunk dial tonight, and it was to Justin who was as drunk, if not more so that I was. I love him so much...he's such a great friend. That is all I have to say, and I am going to remember all that happened tonight in the morning. My parents would be so proud of me!!!