♥ manda ♥

i wanna wake you from your dream

2011-05-25T18:49:00.003-05:00

i've been soooooo busy. this is how busy:
this is the first year i didn't start counting down til my birthday on may 19! i mean, of course i have a digital countdown on my mac dashboard, but i honestly didn't even remember that it was less than a month away now. haha. i am almost fanatical about the countdown to my birthday. but i think it may be a combo of i'm not excited about turning 24 and i'm too busy!

the storms have been alarming lately. i definitely was in my tiny closet with mitzi for over an hour last night. not cool.

today felt really long after having taken off monday and tuesday. it's unbelievable how fast the year as a whole has gone though! just have tomorrow & friday (field day though... doesn't really count) of this week left. then monday off for memorial day! then finishing up the year with tues-thurs, and half a day friday! CRAZYYYY!

do you love me?
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 [ first grade teacher's name] mrs thompson 
[ last meal you ate] a slice of pizza for lunch
[ Who was the last person you hugged?] one of my kinders
 [ Who was the last person you yelled at?] i don't typically yell at people. perhaps speak with strong emotion...
[ what color socks are you wearing] noneee
 [ what's under your bed] winter clothes, shopping bags, boxes, and idk what else
 [ what's the weather like] warm and sunnyyy (:
[ what time did you wake up today] 5:51, eeep
 [ Current Clothes] tank top and shorts
 [ Current Mood] tired!!
 [ Current Taste] brownies :)
[ Current thing you ought to be doing] something more productive than this...
 [ Current Worry] i'm trying to focus less on those things
[ Current Color Of Toenails] turquoise with white flowers :) wanted to go for something a little more adventuresome
[ Sandals or sneakers?] sandalsssssss, duh!
 [ coke or pepsi] i don't drink soda
[ Ocean or Pool?] OCEAN!
[ With or without ice-cubes?] pretty much always without. but on rare occasion...
[ Winter/Summer/Fall/Spring?] summer without a doubt <3 .
 [ Lights on or off?] off. my fam thinks i live in a cave... oh well.
[ staying up late or waking up early?] up late of course! i sooooo hate mornings! 

this could be the very minute

2011-04-06T21:12:00.005-05:00

first, let's begin with the fact that i haven't posted in, oh i don't know, a million years???

not that i have any real reason to be posting now. i just thought, what the heck. so here we are.

life is pretty normal. it of course, has taken it's normal bunch of unexpected twists and turns so far this year. oh well.

57 days, 15 hours, 30 minutes, and 38 seconds until summer break. i'm a little anxious for it... can you tell? (:

you're the only thing that i love.

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Do you believe in aliens? def not 
 Do you have any hidden talents? not that i'm aware of
 Do you drive? of courseeee
 What is your dream car? a dark blue 350Z. or a mustang. or a bmw z4. oh geez, idk.
 Do you think you're good looking? you tell me haha
Are you afraid of roller coasters? for the most part, no
Do you believe in God? yes!
Do you have a pool? my apt does, but idk where any of them are, haha
Do you like chocolate? i'd literally DIE without it
 What is your weakness? chocolate and cute guys... haha
 How many kids do you want to have? i want to adopt 2 or 3
How do you release stress? crying, calling someone, not eating, painting, wii, idk...
Are you a trendy person? mmm, depends
 Are you an artisitic person? sometimes 
Are you a realistic person? haha, depends on what it concerns
Are you a strong person? that's debatable
 Do you like to burn candles? yes- i just bought 2 new candles (:
Do you do yoga? i do pilates sometimes. i want to try yoga.
 Do you tan easily? i BURN! to a crisp. lol
 What color is your hair naturally? the color that it is
How many cavities did you have at your last dentist visit? none. she said my teeth were one of the very easiest cleaning jobs she's ever done! haha
What's the best way to be proposed to? idk, it'd have to be really cute and personal though
Do you catch yourself using online terms in your real life? i've been known to say jk or lol in person
 

i fall into the darkness

2010-12-23T12:47:00.004-06:00

something i love: the christmas season

wow, good thing i haven't updated this in like three thousand years!

tomorrow's christmas eve! SO excited!! :D i'm really excited to see if everyone likes their gifts!

and i actually don't have anything to say... i just wanted to post something on here... idk :)

get back in my life, come knock on my door.

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 Nicknames: manda, mandio, amada 
Occupation? k teacher (:
Pets: kitten- mitzi
Number of candles you blew out on your last birthday cake? twenty three 
Wearing: pink cardigan, ae jeans, earrings, heart necklace, leopard socks, black cami 
Hearing: mario galaxy (: 
Feeling: excited about christmas! 
Eating/drinking: han and i just had pancakes
 Have you ever been in love? yeah i guesssss
Do you have any nieces or nephews? nahhh
 What's the best cd you own? the ones i burn myself
Do you like your handwriting: sometimes
Are you picky: um, pretty much
What is the one place you have to visit before you die: ireland!
What is the farthest your have traveled: nyc
What kind of shampoo do you use: herbal essence- long term relationship
Do you use big words to sound smart: i don't intentionally use them to portray any sort of image... i just use them when needed
Do you believe in fate: i believe that God has a plan for my life and everyone else's
Are you a good speller: i think so

Favorites
 Color: pink
 Food: chocolate
Show: probably gossip girl...
 Pair of shoes: i'm really liking my new black boots (: 
Drink: water  or milk
Holiday: christmas! 
Perfume/cologne: VS sexy little things  
Pizza topping: jusssst cheese 
 Board game: is yahtzee a board game? haha 
Video game: all my wii games (: 
 Number: 19 
 Dessert: brownies
 Clothing store: american eagle or express
 Candy bar: hershey's dark chocolate 
Salad dressing: no dressing, just salad (:
Thing to do on the weekend: relax!
 Hot drink: i don't like hot drinks!
 Season: summer!!
 Sport to watch: gymnastics 

on a night like this

2010-10-04T19:38:00.006-05:00

something i love: letting go

how is it possible that it's already october?

i haven't posted in exactly a month. i just don't have time anymore, and the time that i do have seems to fly by!

i'm moving into my new apartment on friday! i feel like i have a thousand and one things to do before then! but not according to my list. apparently, i have about 10 things left to do, including purchasing some key furniture and packing! mostly, my things are all in boxes already, but i suppose i need to prep my clothes. (and possibly hand some of them down, since i'm realizing i probably have too many... oops.)

in like a month (after i get settled in), i'm getting a kitten! it's going to be a girl, and her name is going to be mitzi. i got this name from a shoe that i fell in love with this summer and never managed to find in stores! :( but it was a presh shoe, and i love the name, so i'm using it :)

usually, i abhor change. with a passion. but lately, i'm taking to change. the weather outside, the move, the responsibility, friends, etc... it's not as bad as i thought :)

that's all!

i could fall in love with you
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+ you +
 [ name] amanda
 [ bday] june 19
 [ siblings] hannah, sarah, andrew, lisa 
[ hair color] blonde
[ eye color] green
 [ shoe size] seven ish, depending on the shoe
 [ vision] besides my depth perception issues, perfect, i think
[ nicknames] manda, amada, mandio 
[ what are your hobbies] scrapbooking, reading, writing, painting
 [ hair length] mid-back
[ hairstyle] layered with side swept bangs that are too long! 
[ have any pets] a cat and two dogs
 [ what's their name(s)] noel, joey, cooper
 [ do you have glasses] nah
 [ piercings?] just ears

+ random+
 [ who are your best friends?] als, jonathan, kourt, michelle, jenni
[ do you have a crush?] currently, no
[ do you think there is a person for everyone] maybe
 [ do you believe in love at first sight] nope

+ On guys.... + 
[ what do you notice first?] eyes or smile
 [ long or short hair?] depends on the person, but not too long
 [ dark or blond hair?] doesn’t matter
 [ tall or short?] just taller than me 
[ dark or light eyes?] either

+ Favorites.. + 
[ color] pink
 [ boys' names] elijah, braeden, nathaniel
 [ girls' names] brinley, madelyn, reagan
[ sports] gymnastics 
[ salad dressing?] i don't use dressing! 
[ color of socks?] crazy ones, like multi-colored cheetah print, haha. my kids always get a kick out of it :)
 [ shoes] my black bow sandals. or my grey tennis shoes. or my sm brown boat shoes... idk. i love shoes!
 [ candy] dark chocolate m&ms
 [ TV Show] oh geez. grey's, gossip girl, make it or break it... disney channel shows, of course.
[ number?] 19
 [ holiday?] Christmas !!
[ flower?] coral roses or peruvian lilies
 [ scent?] that's difficult. baking bread/cookies. freshly cleaned laundry. boys. haha. pizza/pasta.

last chance for one last dance

2010-09-04T19:15:00.007-05:00

something i love: color coding

i have survived my first two weeks as a kinder teacher! :)
and i'm still smiling, which is sometimes difficult! but, i'm loving it, and i love my presh students, so i can't ask for much more!

i have bruises all the way down both of my thighs. apparently my anemia and horrible depth perception issues have surfaced to an all time high. i literally can't touch my left thigh without flinching. haha.

funniest stories from the first week (name omitted for privacy):

1
one of my little girls forgot her jacket, so we went back inside to get it.
on the way, i asked her what her plans were for the weekend. she told me she was going to downtown garland. she seemed very excited about this, so i asked her what she was going to do there. she informed me that "it's winter there!"
confused, i asked her if she was sure she was going to downtown GARLAND, and not like antarctica or something (haha). she said, "nope- downtown garland."
i tried to think of things that would make it cold, so i asked if there was going to be water or somthing like that... she said (seemingly annoyed that i continued to question her, lol), "no- it's winter. like it's cold. like winter."
it is definitely still in the 90s, so i'm not really sure how she has come to this conclusion (:

2
since i have started school, i have dropped seven pounds! completely unintentional. i just never have time (or energy) to eat anymore... i know that's unhealthy... it's just that every time i TRY to lose weight, i can't, but when i don't actually mean to it happens all too quickly, haha.

3 (&4 &5 and lots of other times)
A. a mother was registering her boys during the second week of school, so i came down to the office to meet my new student. i came in and said hi! she just looked at me and smiled, but didn't say anything. the secretary finally said, well- miss gilmore is right there... the mother said, "OH! i thought she was an aide or something. you look sixteen!" the nurse said, "nope, she's his teacher! she's very good!" (how sweet.) :)
B. the first day i came to the school, i walked into the office to find out what to do. i stood patiently at the desk until the secretary looked at me and said, "can i help you?" i said, "yes, i'm the new kindergarten teacher... where do i go?" she said, "oh! i thought you were like sixteen!" the principal said, "that's why i really questioned her about her ability to deal with the parents!" hahaha.
C. one of my students has an older sister that also goes to the school. for the past few days, the older sister has been walking her down to class because she has been crying. she's one of my really shy ones, so i think she just has a bit of separation anxiety... anyway- the older sister came up to me and said, "so, how old are you?" i told her 23, and she said (like everyone else), "oh, i thought you were sixteen." lol.

by the way, i am going to try labels/tags/whatever for awhile. i'm going back and adding them to all my old entries. it might be fun. maybe.
ps!- as i am doing this, i am finding grammatical errors in some of my old posts :(

too long, too late, who was i to make you wait?

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Is your phone right beside you? nah, it's in my purse
Is there someone that you believe you will always be attached to? yeah, my fam & BFFs!
Your recent ex REALLY needs you at 3am- would you go? probably not!!
When was the last time something bothered you? mmm, sometime this past week
How did you feel when you woke up today? tiiiired still! haha
How long does it take for you to fall asleep at night? depends! anywhere from instantaneously (VERY rare!) to like an hour
Who was the last person you hugged? kourt & her mom (my 2nd mom! haha)
What are you listening to? we'll be a dream- demi lovato & we the kings
When was the last time you cried really hard? last week
What was the last beverage you drank? milk
Would you be surprised if one of your friends confessed their love to you? hmm, that's a tough question, but it's not something that i would want to happen right now
Who was the last person you cried in front of? hahaha, let's not discuss this
Where was the last place you went shopping? firewheel
Have you heard a song that reminds you of anyone today? mm, not today
Who was the last friend you saw? kourt!
When's the last time you went to the beach? a few summers ago
Do you wish you never dated someone you dated? hahaha, yesssss
Is there someone you don't ever want to be out of your life? definitely!
Where did you last eat out? mi cocina & then we stopped by the cheesecake factory to grab some cake (:
What is the last reason you cried? again, not discussing this.
Ever thrown a shoe at somebody? haha, it's highly possible!
What color is your bedspread? mm, white and black! but it's currently in a bag, as my bed is in the garage!
Do you love someone? i love lots of someones!
Are you cheating on someone right now? definitely not, as i'm not dating anyone
Has anyone told you lately that they would always be there for you? yeah, and some of them were at the time, but some of them still are (:
Day been rough? not today!
Do you like Valentine's Day? heck no!
Tell me about the shirt you're wearing? it's blue with a few white stripes with hood and pockets. super comfy!
Do you like Redbull? nahhh
Do you like being called baby? depends who is calling me that. haha.
Do you think age matters in relationships? well, to a certain extent. and it really matters what point in your life that you are in that makes the biggest difference
Do you think your best friend and you will be friends in 10 years? yesss!
Are you a jealous person? mmm, sometimes
Did you have a dream last night? yes! that i was cutting my own hair! (?!)
Want someone back in your life? mm, i'm sure
Who was the last person you had a deep conversation with? hmm, mom maybe
Where were you at 2:00 this morning? just going to sleep!
Are you waiting for anyone to call right now? not that i can think of
Does your ex miss you? how should i know?
Do you dance crazy in the car? haha no! the car has windows duhhh.
Do you still talk to the last person that hurt you the most? nopeeeee
Where are your siblings? two of them are at birthday parties, one is at work, and the other is at home- we are having a sleepover (oh joy. haha)
Look outside, what do you see? trees and the idiot dog. haha.
What is your relationship status? too busy for that nonsense! :) haha
Do you think that texting on a date is rude? def! unless it's an emergency
Choose one: dirt bike or four wheeler? neither
Do you have siblings over the age of 21? one is 21
Has anybody ever told you that you have pretty eyes? yep
Who was the last person's voice you heard? mine- i'm singing. haha
Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? um, depends

Your love will never change

2010-08-10T01:14:00.003-05:00

something i love: sitting in open windows

i can't believe it's well into august.

summer has flown!

i just came here because i wanted to write about something specific for once:

as humans, we have a difficult time trying to reason with God's plan... because we can't. as much as i'd like to think i control my own destiny, i know God has a plan for everyone's life, and i just have to do one simple thing: trust.

easier said than done.

definitely.

it's difficult, no doubt, to trust. especially when we don't understand or see where this is going. when we're frustrated and tired. when we just keep thinking- when is this trial going to end? sometimes i feel like i'm blindly going in circles, and my journey is pointless. but i have to know that isn't true.

without faith, i don't know what i'd do.

and You'll love me though i've hurt you.

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Have You Ever...

Been on a diet? yeah... they always last about five days haha

Been to a foreign country? not yet!

Broken a bone? mhm

Swallowed a tooth/cap/filling? nope 

 Got in a fight? sureeee 

Told a little white lie? yeah 

Told a secret you swore not to tell? only if it was endangering someone's safety or well-being  

Dated one of your best friends? yeah 

Deceived somebody close to you? in some way i'm sure 

Been to a rodeo? a longggg time ago

Been on an airplane? yep

Got to ride on a firetruck? no, only sit in one a few times 

Came close to dying? well- i'm a bit of a hypochondriac... so probably not, haha

Cheated on a bf/gf? no!!

 Gave someone a piggy back ride? sure!

Terrorized a babysitter? nah hh. though- i have been terrorized. haha

Made a mud pie? oh def. mud was our fav thing to do when we were little!

Had a dream that your falling off a cliff? not that i can recall

Snuck out of the house at night? no pe

Had an eating disorder? nah 

Felt like you didn't belong? i think everyone has a few times

Been arrested? def not

Had your tonsils removed? no 

Gone to camp? yes forever ago

Won a bet? oh def

Written a love letter? i've written letters to people i've dated... but i'm not sure what the difference would be precisely, haha

 Gone out of your way to be with people you love? sure 

Slow danced with someone you loved? yeah

Asked a friend for relationship advice? of course 

Had a friend steal your bf? nope

Watched the sunset/rise with someone you love? no... come to think of it- i've never purposely watched either 

Gotten a speeding ticket? no (:

Done jail time? def not!

 Had to wear a uniform to work? yep! oh, those pink shirts -_-

Won a trophy? yes

Bowled a perfect game? LOL have you seen me bowl?!?!

Failed/got held back? no peeee

Got perfect attendance in grade school? probably, but idr 

Roasted pumpkin seeds? gross. haha

Taken ballet lessons? yes!

you know i miss you

2010-07-24T19:22:00.005-05:00

something i love: mozzarella

when i first made this blog, i'd intended to use it more often.

story of my life though, right??

oh well.

saw toy story three today! it was cute, i suppose. i also want to see despicable me and inception.

i wish there were more exciting things to write about right now, but for now, i have nothing new to report!

oh, also... apparently my template got erased... so new design??! like? (:

if you don't, well, honey, then you don't

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Birth time: i think like 7:29am??

Last place you traveled: through a few states on the way back from illinois

Eye Color: green!

Nail Color: my fingers (surprisingly) aren't painted, but my toes are french tipped, as always

Height: five three

Your heritage: irish!, russian, native american... etc.

The shoes you wore today: black bcbg flip flops with cute bows (:

Your hair: is straightened

Your weakness: chocolate! (and other sweets...)

Your fears: needles/blood/doctors/dentists and failure

Your perfect pizza: deep dish and extra cheese

Your most overused internet phrase: probably lol

Your thoughts first waking up: snooze button

Your current worry: that mom will never decide what to make for dinner (:

Your plans tomorrow: church and chill time

Your best physical feature: you tell me

Sunrise or sunset: sunset

Stripes or polka dots: depends

Money or fame: happiness (:

Do you think you've been in love?: yeah i suppose

Want to get married?: def

Type w/ your fingers on the right keys?: mostly

Get motion sickness: nah

Like talking on the phone: depends who is on the other end

Play an instrument: piano

Music to fall asleep to: music without words

Fav time of the day: late night

Fav number: 19

Age you hope to be married: whenever i'm supposed to be (:

Describe your dream wedding: we'll see about that when it gets here

Where you want to go to college?: been there, done that (:

What country would you most like to visit: ireland!

and I'll be by your side whenever you fall

2010-06-28T17:48:00.009-05:00

something i love: pilot precise v5 pens

i'm kind of obsessed with those pens. i'm very particular about pens too. those are the only black pens that i actually like.

after lunch at san fran oven, i went shopping.

i had all these birthday coupons from various stores that expire on july 1, so i had to find something to use all the coupons on :)

at express, i got some lace trimmed camis.

at kohls i got these earrings ...

...and these shorts:

at ae, i got this shirt...

this necklace...

and some earrings that look similar to these...

My hands are holding you.

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Name something you did yesterday: worked out.
Last person you text messaged: hm, michael i think.
Do you have a chair in your room? what room? lol.
What are you doing tomorrow? good question
What color is your hair? dark blonde
Biggest stress? trying to find a job!
When is the last time you went to taco bell? yuck, i don't remember. i don't like mexican food
Do you like fire? yesssss lol
Are you allergic to anything? iguanas
Have you ever wanted to be a teacher? that's what i am (almost! haha)
Is anyone jealous of you? how should i know?
Do you miss anyone? of course!
Who was the last person you were in a car with? myself!
What friend do you tell the most to? als
What's something you really want right now? A JOB
Does anything hurt on your body? everything??? lol
Who did you last buy something for? myself... now i feel greedy, haha.
Where will you be living a year from now? hopefully in a presh little apt :)
Anything annoying you right now? cooper. what's new?
Are you going anywhere for spring break? SB is a looong time away
Are you waiting for a call right now? until i get a job, i'm always waiting for a call :)
Do you ever think "what if" about anything? suuure
Did it rain today? YES!
Do you have a favorite TV commercial? there's this commercial with this song i really like
Do you have a little sister? three!
Do you like to listen to the radio when you are in the car? yeah, if i'm tired of my cds
Do you own anything from Tiffany & Co? not yet (:
Have you ever been to New York? yesss
Do you like to wear flip-flops? defff
Have you ever been to Disney World? yepp :)
Do you like wearing headbands? they're amazing!
Do you wear American Eagle? it's one of my favs
Do you write in cursive or print? mixed, haha

i can't do this alone

2010-06-25T17:22:00.004-05:00

something i love: good haircuts

it's been awhile! i guess i just really haven't had anything to write about... and i still don't...not really anyway.

i am continuing to look for a job. it's kinda frustrating, but this whole thing is teaching me patience. everyday.

there are a few kindergarten positions i'm waiting to hear about... that would be amazzzing if i got any of them, because kinder is my fav :)

this summer is pretty much like the last, minus a few things... but it's whatev :)

and i'm pretty sure that's all i have. adios!

i'm nothing without Your love.

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____YOUR LIFE____
[x] they call me: manda
[x] also: amanda
[x] age: twenty three... WEIRD.
[x] occupation: unemployed bum (: hehe.
[x] best friend[s]: als, kourtni, jonathan, jenni

____REWIND____
[x] most memorable memory: oh goodness... so many!
[x] first word uttered: da-da i think.
[x] first bestfriend ever: didn't speak english
[x] first boyfriend ever: we don't talk anymore

____FAST FORWARD____
[x] college planning to go: it's over!
[x] future resident of: somewhere around here...rockwall preferably
[x] wedding: is not even in my thoughts right now
[x] children: will be adopted from china or russia!
[x] looking forward to thanksgiving: sure why not
[x] NOT looking forward to: summer being over

____PLAY____
[x] feeling: bored!
[x] listening: songs off youtube
[x] talking: is going on in the background
[x] doing: this obvi
[x] craving: nothing in particular. i'm just hungry.
[x] thinking of: reading
[x] hating: some things that have been bothering me

____LOVE?____
[x] love is: ... indescribable.
[x] best love song: until you
[x] is it possible to be in love with more than one person at the same time?: i don't think so
[x] when love hurts, you: cry, haha
[x] true or false - all you need is love: false. i also require food, water, oxygen, and shelter :)
[x] have you ever been in love?: yeppp
[x] is there such thing as love at first sight?: only attraction

____BOYS____
[x] does your parents' opinion on your boyfriend matter to you?: of course
[x] what kinda hair style?: haha, depends on the person
[x] the sweetest thing a boy can do for you?: depends on the person
[x] where do you go to meet new people?: idkkk...
[x] are you the type of person to holler and ask for numbers?: def not

____PICKY PICKY____
[x] dog or cat: cat, def!
[x] short or long hair: medium
[x] sunshine or rain: sunshine (:
[x] basketball or football: football for sure
[x] righty or lefty: right handed, left footed
[x] tv or radio: depends on my mood
[x] starbucks or jamba juice: starbucks def
[x] mc donalds or burger king: neither. sonic!
[x] written letters or e-mails: depends on the purpose. but i LOVE getting letters!
[x] disney or nickelodeon: disney :D
[x] car or motorcycle: car. motorcycles are dangerous!

____MISCELLANEOUS____
[x] can you swim?: i can keep myself from drowning
[x] what are you scared of?: failure
[x] do you like tomatoes?: only in ketchup form :)
[x] how many TV's in the house?: i think there are four in this house...
[x] how many phones?: well, there's a house phone and six cell phones
[x] how many residents?: siete
[x] how many DVDs do you have?: a bunch
[x] last dentist visit: idk. i hate going!
[x] last doctor visit: when i got really sick last semester!
[x] last phone call: wrong number

so i threw it on the ground

2010-05-08T23:58:00.003-05:00

something i love: chopsticks

this is a little more than past tense now, which is why i'm back-dating it.

today was very trying. and at the end of it, i feel like i lost majorly. but i’m still alive, so that’s a plus right? and though i may resemble frankenstein just a little, at least i’m still going to graduate. as a side note, i may be a small bit dramatic… but for the entertainment value of this story, you may want to ignore that little piece of information. haha.

so, today was move-out-of-my-apartment-day. i was trying to look at it as the end of one thing and the start of another, but if this is any indication of how next year is going to go, i’d rather have a do-over…

so i had the majority of my stuff packed up, but was still working on fragile things when andrew texted saying that he was in waco with his friends watching the state track tournament. he asked me to come too. i knew he wanted something because he never asks me to do anything unless he wants something. haha. but, i was talking to michelle and she said that i really should just go because it was good sibling bonding time. she didn’t believe andrew had any ulterior motives… until he texted again asking for whataburger. haha. i decided that i would go anyway because i was pretty tired of packing.

i stopped by the store to get some drinks and cash and went over to the baylor track and field. it was packed! anyway, we watched the meet and i got horribly sunburned. i have lines everywhere! by the time we left, my allergies were going crazy and i sneezed for the rest of the day, every five seconds. not even kidding.

i got andrew and i some food on the way back to my apartment and starting packing again. mom, dad, sarah, and hannah showed up shortly afterwards. they loaded up my things and then we all (plus michelle) went to baris for dinner. then we began the drive back to dallas. andrew rode with me. we were supposed to follow the truck to make sure nothing fell out… well after about fifteen minutes of that i got tired of doing that, and i went up ahead. thirty minutes later, i got stuck behind a slow car, and the truck passed me. glancing in the back of the truck, i noticed that my clothes bin no longer had its top! my green, linen type dress was flapping in the wind! panicking, i yelled at andrew to call them and tell them to pull over. as we made the call, my dress flew out of the bin and onto the highway, only to get ran over by a car. when we pulled over, i tried to figure out what else might be missing. apparently, dad had forgotten to tie down the bin. i couldn’t remember what i had in that bin, so i decided it was best to assume that the dress was all i had lost. dad tied the bin and place a cinderblock in the top drawer, hoping it would stop this from happening again.

i followed them for awhile, and things seemed to be staying in place. then they pulled over to stop at a gas station. i called dad, and he said to keep going and he’d see me at home. well, i got home and started unloading my car. the truck got home shortly after. everything looked good… until i saw that the cinderblock had pulled the top drawer open, completely exposing my panty drawer! who knows how many pairs are scattered on the highway!? how embarrassing. haha. i haven’t taken a count in awhile… i kind of have this (possibly unhealthy) obsession with buying them… i have close to a hundred. ...or i used to anyway. i haven’t counted yet to see how many i lost to i-35. also, i’m not sure i won’t regret posting this information. haha.

we decided to unload the truck afterwards and put everything into the garage. we’d just started moving stuff when i blindly ran into the black bed posts sticking out of the back of the truck. mind you, it was dark outside, but honestly, i’m not sure why i didn’t see them. also, i ran into them with my face. because of the shock, i guess, i wound up on the ground. yes, this day just got better and better. there was no blood, so i was glad for that. we went inside for lighting to see the extent of the injury. i refused to go anywhere near a mirror as i had no desire to see anything unpleasant. mom said there was just a small red line just below my right eye. i laid down on the couch, and hannah brought me some ice. i moped for awhile, and then went to go check on the unloading progress, this time traveling through the lighted garage. haha. mom saw my eye and said that i was definitely going to have a black eye. great. just what i need for graduation. a black eye and a horrible sunburn. perfect.

i ain't gonna be part of your system!

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Nicknames? manda

Single or taken? single

What are you doing right now? answering this questionnaire thing obviously (:

What was the last thing you did? looked at graduation dress possibilities online

What is right next to you? my kitty

If you were a toy, what would you be? a doll? haha.

Where do you want to go on your honeymoon? some tropical island, duhhh (:

Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with? i haven't met that person yet

How's the weather right now? kinda cool, but still summer-ish

Last person you spoke to on the phone? dad i think

What's your ring tone? a coldplay song... unless my brother calls lol.

Hair? messy ponytail/bun thing

What are you wearing right now? a blue t-shirt with black gymnastics shorts

Do you wear contacts? nahhh

What school do you go to? i guess technically i am still a baylor student until i cross the stage in 3 days, 15 hours, 38 minutes, and 55 seconds! :)

Do you own a vehicle? yeppp, the same one i've had since i was seventeen

Have you ever won a special award? suuuure

What are your future plans? getting a job and an apartment!

Last film you saw at the cinema? cinema? haha. anyway, i think it was the last song? not sure.

Did you actually watch it? yes of course

Fave day of the year? CHRISTMAS! :)

Are you too shy to ask anyone out? mmm pretty much

If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? that's a wonderful question!

Have you ever been in love? sure

Do you like scary or happy movies? happy duhhh

Christmas or Easter? Christmas is my fav

If you could change one thing, what would it be? mmm though i have regrets to some degree, i think everything happens for a reason, so i think i'l leave everything alone

What color are your pajamas? the ones i wore last night were blue

What color is your toothbrush? green

Whats the first thing you think of when you wake up? snoozeeee button

Roller coaster: scary or exciting? a mix of both

How many times do you let the phone ring before you answer it? ...i don't count

If you could meet one person, dead or alive, who would it be? Jesus

Fav quote? currently- "my dad's not a phone... DUH!"

Half empty or half full? i'm not even going to answer that question

Whats your fave number? 19

Root Beer or Doctor Pepper? i don't drink soda

Skiing or snowboarding? i've never done either one

Day or night? night

Summer or winter? SUMMER!!

Silver or gold? i prefer white gold or silver

Diamonds or pearls? diamonds (: but i like pearls too

Sunrise or sunset? that's difficult, but probably sunset

Have you ever broken a bone? yeppp

Do you hate anyone? nahhh, but there are some people that i severely dislike

it is what it is.

2010-05-06T17:18:00.004-05:00

something i love: lemonade

went to see my cute kinders today :)

they are SO PRECIOUS! i'd missed them so much! they were so adorable of course, practically suffocating me with hugs. and now i have a bunch of new sweet little notes to add to my pile. one of my fav little boys made me "turtledoves." so presh. and then one of my fav little girls drew a picture with a heart and i love you.. but she wouldn't let me open it until i solved her math problem and word scramble on the front. hahaha. she's so cute.

i packed up the majority of my room today. i just have a few breakables that i can't pack yet because i don't have stuffing and such... so that will have to wait.

tomorrow is going to be a day of laundry and packing. laying by the pool. and making cookies one last time to finish off the rest of my groceries! haha.

it's water under the bridge.

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i don't feel like doing a survey today, but i found something perfect on one of my OLD blogs. like middle school ish. anyway, it's YOUR turn to do my survey thing. haha.

here you gooooooo:

1. I ____ Amanda.
2. Amanda is ____.
3. Amanda is my ____.
4. I want to ____ Amanda.
5. Amanda can ____ my ____.
6. Amanda needs ____.
7. Amanda can be ____.
8. I think Amanda should ____.
9. Without Amanda I would ____.
10. Best thing about Amanda is ____.
11. Worst thing about Amanda is ____.
12. Meeting Amanda was ____.
13. Amanda reminds me of ____.
14. Someday Amanda will ____.
15. I wish Amanda would _____ for me.

have fun :)

i'm only gonna break break your break break your heart.

2010-04-28T12:37:00.004-05:00

something i love: free time

undergrad is finished! can't believe it. now i just have to wait to cross the stage to make it official on may 15 (:

senior banquet was on monday. it was good, except for some reason, my name got left off of the "honors convocation" list... which i didn't know existed. but the qualifications were supposedly at least 70 hours at baylor and a 3.8 gpa...

i have 107 completed hours at baylor and a 3.96 gpa... so i'm not exactly sure what happened there... but whatever.

after the banquet, the gt girls all went to ninfa's.

then yesterday was lunch with rollins & her girls at kitok, an asian diner known for their hamburgers and oriental fries, haha. i didn't really care for the fries because they are fried veggies. and the only veggie i like are potatoes ;)

that evening, dr j had all the gt girls and our professors over for a dinner-ish kinda deal, complete with turning in our case studies and gifts (:

i am going to miss all of those girls!

i can't believe my time at baylor is coming to a close!

17 days, 1 hour, 24 minutes, and 53 seconds left!

there's no point in trying to hide it.

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best _____ of senior year:

cd: onerepublic (:

movie: hmmm... good question.

song: secrets - onerepublic

experience: internship (:

concert: i don't think i went to any this year... well except colbie caillat came to campus for dia!

book: i reread twilight... lol.

month: probably this month. it's so crazy but so exciting!

day: hmmm... just those days where i relaxed and enjoyed senior year i guess!

worst ____ of senior year:

cd: if i didn't like it, i don't remember it... haha

movie: see above

song: oh, there are a lot of songs that i hate... like all country music, haha.

experience: getting super lost for an hour and a half... lol.

concert: n/a.

book: school books... haha.

month: i felt like march was pretty stressful.

day: the day i was really sick! :(

hopes for next year:

predict something that you think will happen- HOPEFULLY i'll get a job! lol.

what do you hope for yourself?: that i'll be okay on my own, haha.

what do you hope for your friends?: they will be successful in their new lives (:

senior year:

where were you when it began?: i guess at my assigned campus, which was south bosque (:

have any crushes?: i'm sure haha

new friends?: definitely

missed anyone?: if course!

win anything?: i won five dollars at senior send off yesterday! haha. and i won $50 at walmart at the midway isd thing at the beginning of the year!

happiest moment?: i don't think i could pick just one

how was your birthday?: my birthday isn't during the school year. [june] but my 22nd bday was fun. ate at spaghetti warehouse, and mom made me an awesome cake!

best present?: for christmas, i got a necklace that i really like

when a heart breaks, no it don't break even.

2010-04-06T19:49:00.004-05:00

something i love: made up words

ooooh my goodness, what a day!

i really like this song, but it's really depressing actually. haha.

the day started by getting up really early to work on my program evaluation... oops.

then over to the library for seminar... didn't really get too much done there, but i did finish my homework, haha.

then kaitlyn and i went to the bookstore for the FOURTH time!! and we FINALLY got our cap and gowns!! thirty eight days, eighteen hours, thirty three minutes, and forty one seconds until GRADUATION!!! i'm kinda excited, you know, if you can't tell.

then i went back home and traded my school things for my grocery list. forgot eggs. which resulted in weird pancakes for dinner since i was too lazy to go back to the store again ;)

after the store, i walked over to the LRC and finished posting everything for efolio! i meant to make any corrections from last semester, but i definitely forgot to bring my print-out from my teacher. boo :/

then of course was class. tiring. then walked back home with kaitlyn.

it was such a pretty day and roomie and i were going to layout, but we didn't have time. but, i did just order a new swimsuit specifically for laying out, haha. i don't want strap lines, so i got a bandeau top. i'd probably never attempt to swim in it, haha, but i'll wear it to lay out in. maybe i'll actually get tan again like i did last summer. granted, i was at the pool at least 5 of 7 days a week last summer... haha.

and now i'm going to do my "daily" pilates... i've been bad about it lately, and i can tell. haha.

that's all, adios :)

i'm falling to pieces.

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NICKNAMES: manda, sometimes mandy, but rarely, haha.
BIRTHDAY: 6.19
FROM: texas (:
PETS: none at baylor, but at home, we have a kitty and two dogs
FAMILY: mom, dad, three sisters, one brother
HOBBIES: baking, scrapbooking, idk
DISLIKES: stress, controversy, change
FAVORITE ACCENTS: irish (:
FAVORITE CANDY: dark chocolate, m&ms, rolos
FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK: friday!
FAVORITE DRINK: water
FAVORITE FLOWER: probably roses
FAVORITE FOODS: chocolate. pasta. cheese (:
FAVORITE HOLIDAYS: Christmas is my fav! i also rather enjoy my bday (:
FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR: i don't like ice cream :P

FAVORITE MONTH: june, no contest!
FAVORITE SHOES: my green peep-toe heels
FAVORITE SPORT: gymnastics of course (:

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE ME
1. failure
2. thunderstorms
3. needles/blood/doctors/etc!

THREE THINGS I'D LIKE TO LEARN
1. gaelic
2. the tango
3. how to stop procrastinating (:

THREE THINGS ON MY DESK
1. my rings
2. my to-do-list
3. pens of every shade

THREE WAYS TO DESCRIBE MY PERSONALITY
1. i am kind and considerate... which sometimes gets me hurt.
2. i am organized, almost to the point of insanity ;)
3. i am definitely a perfectionist

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE
1. irish! (:
2. cherokee
3. russian

THREE THINGS I LIKE ABOUT MY BODY
1. my eyes
2. sometimes my hair
3. um, i think that's all :/

THREE THINGS I DON'T LIKE ABOUT MY BODY
1. everything??
2.
3.

THREE THINGS MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU
i'm not actually quiet once you get to know me. i'm super passive, so i'm pretty sure people think i never get mad haha, anddd i decided i wanted to teach when i was in first grade.

THREE THINGS I SAY THE MOST
1. "oh my gosh"
2. "i don't know"
3. (lately) "i just don't care." hello, graduation :)

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO
1. ireland!
2. australia
3. hawaii

hey soul sister

2010-04-01T23:07:00.003-05:00

something i love: crayons

i cannot believe that it's april! time is flying!!!

forty three days until graduation. unbelievable.

but i'm SO excited!!

but the ridiculous bookstore. ugh i'm so in hate with them right now. kaitlyn and i have tried to get our cap & gowns THREE times now, and every time they give us a different date to try again. UGH. problem is they have a monopoly on those things, so they can treat you however they please :P

today was my last formal observation ever! four years of observations, and now it's over... well, until next year... haha. but it went fantastically! my supervisor gave me a lot of positive feedback and said she loved the lesson. so i was pleased with that.

then i headed back to garland. no traffic! sunshiny all the way home- i was a little worried i'd get a sunburn sitting in the car for two hours, haha. i got one the other day when i watched the kids outside for 20 mins! ridiculous.

finally got my hair trimmed! it's been forever, haha. so i just asked for an inch off and to get my bangs cut since they've grown out tremendously quickly.

and right now, my cake truffles are in the fridge! i love baking (:

and i love cake! but go figure- mom makes insane cakes, so i guess it runs in the family?? haha.

the way you move ain't fair, you know

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FAVORITE

Room in house: at my apt, i guess my room. at home, the living room. so cozy.

Color: pink (:

Month: june!>

Stone: diamonds? haha. idk. i really like emeralds and rubies though i suppose.

IN THE LAST WEEK, HAVE YOU

Cried: hmm, maybe? idk i cry a lot... haha.

Bought something: oh sure, lots of somethings.

Gotten sick: it's been just a little over a week now.

Missed someone: definitely!

Hugged someone: of course (:

F A S H I O N | S T U F F

Where is your favorite place to shop for clothes: american eagle. express. delias. hollister.

What is your most comfortable outfit?: gym shorts or sweatpants and a tank.

What do you usually wear?: teaching clothes -_- haha.

S P E C I F I C S

What kind of shampoo do you use?: depends... right now- aussie

What are you listening to right now: silence!

Who is the last person that called you? mom

W H I C H | I S | B E T T E R

Coke or Pepsi: i don't drink soda

Flowers or candy: oh goodness. don't make me choose :)

Tall or short: depends

D O | Y O U | E V E R

Sit on the internet all night?: nahhh

Wish you were younger: if i'm feeling especially regretful

Cried because someone said something to you?: of course. whoever said words can't hurt you is an idiot.

N U M B E R

Of times I have had my heart broken: hmm, that's debatable. at least once though.

Of CDs I own: who's counting?

Of scars on my body: three that come to mind

and this makes all the difference

2010-03-25T16:44:00.005-05:00

something i love: hoodies

especially when i'm sick! haha.

SO i haven't been here in FOREVER! but too much crazy stuff is coming up to update this very often, if at all.

and possibly, i should be doing something else right now, but i'm taking a break. so there :)

i can't wait for graduation! but at the same time, i don't want it to come because there's so much to do before then.

i ordered graduation announcements yesterday! the way that they are formatted doesn't seem to flow as nicely as i'd like it to, but i'll get over it... it says something like a :

bachelor of science in elementary education

with a specialization in gifted and talented

summa cum laude

but whatever.

anywayyyy, i was out sick monday and tuesday. my refusal to go to the doctor made things a lot worse than they should have been :/ but doctors just scare me, so i didn't want to go! what started out as an upper respiratory infection turned into a severe sinus infection... it was awful, but i'm fine now, thanks to my four different medications... haha. and to my mom who drove all the way to waco (through snow/ice in dallas and traffic- due to the inability of texans to drive on ice, haha) to pick me up and take me to the doctor :) haha.

okay, long enough break... time to get busy!

this changes everything

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Who did you last get angry with? hmm, i don't remember

Who was the last person who got really angry at you? not sure

What is your pet peeve? spelling & grammatical errors, disorganization, amongst other things

Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily? depends on the offense, haha

What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't? pilates... meh.

What is the latest you've ever woken up? in my entire life? probably like noon or something

When was the last time you got in a good workout? mmm good question.

How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today? three times, i think...

Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy? sweets obviously!

How many credit cards do you own? ummm, like five maybe... i never keep a balance on them though.

Would you rather be rich or famous? rich i guess

Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks? no. i've always wanted to love my job, which is why i chose teaching :)

How many MP3s are on your hard drive? oh goodness... thousands.

What things would you like to accomplish in your life? make a difference, get married, adopt children

Do you get annoyed by coming in second place? well, i wouldn't consider myself highly competitive, but i kinda am... of course, i'm extremely passive, so that side never comes out.

If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be? ireland!

Have you ever been cheated on? not that i'm aware of, but i guess it's possible

Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own? well of course

i used to roll the dice

2010-02-07T22:32:00.007-06:00

something i love: my new computer :)

haha, really, i'm in love with it. i didn't really understand the hype about macs until i got one... but now i get it. completely.

i can't wait to get my data from my other computer! i miss all my music especially.

okay, and to end this super fast update: took my gt test on saturday. pretty much have no doubt that i did well on it. i don't usually have problems with tests, so i can't imagine that this one would be any different.

now watch me fail.

haha, wouldn't that be ironic?

i'll let you know in 3-4 weeks. i know the suspense will just kill me ;) lol.

school this week: teaching everything but first grade tomorrow.

so that means it's time to say goodnight!

just a puppet on a lonely string

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sorry, no time for a quiz thing tonight. i know you're terribly disappointed that you don't get to read one of those ;)

turn up the music

2010-01-23T18:53:00.004-06:00

something i love: spending time with friends

weekend! :D
love it.

it's been a good weekend too, so far:

friday.
-took back my stupid hundred dollar power cord! then i was feeling rich with all that cash and stopped by beauty brands and got a new curling iron :) i'm excited to try it out soon.
-visited my cute kinders! they are just as precious as can be! i miss them so much :(
but i am enjoying my new school too. it's just not the same though.
anyway, i came on a good day! brinley's bday, danny's going away party, and the kids were doing their teddy bear picnic! it was adorable! they all brought their bears and got to take them outside to eat snacks. they were a little hyper (i guess the combo of their picnic and my visiting, haha) but it was just so cute. then i went and played games with them during center time. i was sad when it was time for them to go home. i'll visit again soon though :)
-stopped by the grocery store and got new makeup too. i haaaate my makeup, so i'm trying out different kinds
-went home and spent some time with my roomie :) watched 17 again, until she fell asleep, haha. then bff came over and we tried to watch a movie, but i fell asleep, oops.

saturday.
slept til ten-ish.
made cake and oreo balls ALL day with the roomie. don't know what took us so long, haha. but it was messy, fun, and delish, lol. we had to make a trip to ghetto heb though because apparently chocolate bark loses its ability to melt evenly over time. anyway, we have like a THOUSAND cake/oreo balls now, so come eat?? :)
then i wrote my one lesson plan for next week. i'm teaching second grade. they're learning about whales!
now i am waiting for the best friend to come over and we are going to finish that movie and eat cake balls, lol.

that's all!

evacuate the dancefloor.

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F A V S
Foods: chocolate, pizza, italian in general
girls name: madison/madelyn, reagan, brinley
Boys names: elijah, braedon
Subjects in school: math, maybe
Animals: cats :)
Music: anything but screamo/heavy metal/etc and country
Smell: cookies (: and cologne i suppose.

H A V E | Y O U | E V E R
Smoked?: nooooope
Bungee jumped?: no, too scared.
Ever been in love?: yep.
Made yourself cry to get out of trouble?: haha, maybe.
Cried when someone died? of course.
Done something you regret?: sure.

A R E | Y O U
Understanding: i try to be
Open-minded: depends
Arrogant: not at all
Random: haha def.
Hungry: not right now!
Organized: YES
Healthy: haha not even a little bit.
Shy: yeah, pretty much
Angry: not currently
Happy: yeah
Trusting: too much so probably

R A N D O M
Morning: is my very least favorite part of the day
All you need is: love? haha.
I dream about: the weirdest things ever.

don't need another perfect line

2010-01-07T20:30:00.008-06:00

something i love: fireplaces

i can't believe that i'll be heading back to waco tomorrow. break seemed to go rather quickly.

but i'm excited for my LAST semester! unbelievable! but that's kinda scary, haha. real world, here i come...?? haha. i emailed all the people i want to list as references on my resume today. four of the six replied already, saying they'd love to be a reference. it's nice to have votes of confidence, haha. now i just have to decide where all i want to apply... probably everywhere?? we'll see.

before i go back to waco tomorrow, i get to attend two cake testings with my bff :) haha. it's going to be delicious and fun i'm sure. i'm pretty excited.

also, can i just say that i'm so in love with onerepublic's most recent cd?!
it's called "waking up." and it's AMAZING. i loooove it.

and that's all (:

i'm gonna give all my secrets away
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USE ONLY ONE WORD

Where is your cell phone? purse
Significant other? non-existent
Your hair? unfixed
Your favorite thing? chocolate
Your dream last night? worrisome
Your favorite drink? water
What room are you in? dining
Your hobby: scrapbooking
Your fear? failure
Where do you want to be in 6 years? success
Where were you last night? home
Something that you aren't? evil :)
Muffins? chocolate-chip
Wish list item? decor
Last thing you did? wii
What are you wearing? pjs
TV? sometimes
Your pets? cute
Friends? best<3

o come, o come, emmanuel

2009-12-15T21:30:00.006-06:00

something i love: candles

i never have time for this anymore!

and it's very december now :)
ten days til christmas. super psyched! haha.

kourtni got back from italy on monday! haven't had the chance to visit with her yet though.

i'm almost done with christmas shopping. just one more gift... for mom. speaking of mom... she on the other hand has a lot to go ;) haha. i would know.

ummmm, what else?
can't believe 2010 is upon us!! i've been waiting for this year for what seems forever! but now that it's almost here, i kinda wish it weren't. i don't wanna grow up! lol, jk. but really, graduation and all that is a little intimidating.

i am rereading the twilight series currently. it's even better than i remember :)

helping sarah with spanish homework. i pretty much miss spanish a lot. oh well...

okay, i think that's all.

love!

and ransom captive israel
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What's a word that starts with the third letter of your first name? amazing :)
Does anyone ever spell your name wrong? nahhh, it's pretty simple really. sometimes people spell my last name wrong though.
Will you be up before 7AM tomorrow? most likely, no. but who knows?
In the past week have you cried? mmm, over tv shows/books, but nothing serious or real, haha.
Do you get along with your parents? yepp
What was the last thing you looked up on YouTube? a song from a commercial
Any upcoming vacations? not that i'm aware of!
What's the closest pink object to you? sarah's pj pants, haha
Are you mad at someone right now? mmm, not really
Are you ticklish? absolutely!
Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile? sure
Have you had "the best night of your life"? how should i know? :)
Do you think your current pets will be alive ten years from now? mmm, probably
What was the first thing you thought this morning? i'm tired. still.
What were you doing at 2AM last night? reading
The shirt you're wearing, does anyone else have it? definitely. lisa, for one.
Have you been to New York City? yessssss :)
Can you go a day without laughing? heck no
Is there anybody you wish you would be spending time with right now? sureeee
How many bracelets do you have on your wrists right now? zero
Do you know how to drive? def
Will next Friday be a good one? considering that it will be a week before christmas, DEF!! also, fridays = pizza :)
If you could make your lips bigger, would you? nahhh
What were you doing at 9:00 am? getting up. or at least considering it.
Are you lying to yourself about something? probably.
Would you rather marry Edward Cullen, or take a million dollars? despite the fact that he is gorgeous and perfect, he is still fictional. in which case, i'll take the money, thank you.
Looking back, did you ever waste too much time on someone? mmm, debatable.
Have you chewed gum after someone else already chewed it? sick no
Do you need to say anything to anyone? yes def, but i won't.
Have you accidentally sent a text to the wrong person? haha YESSSS. always hilar. or embarrassing.
What's your mood right now? tired
Are you listening to music right now? nooo, the tv is on :/
Do you prefer warm or cold weather? WARM DUH.
Are you a fast typer? yeah i guess
Have you ever not been able to get someone out of your head? sure sure
Would you ever sky dive? nnnnooooo.
Has anyone said they love you in the last week? yeahhh

it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

2009-11-24T22:53:00.005-06:00

something that i love: driving past dallas on my way home :)

oh dear. i haven't had time for this in forever.

i'm so excited for christmas i can hardly stand it!

i went to the movies last night and saw new moon. they did a much better job with this movie i think, but the second book is my least favorite, so i wasn't quite in love, but whatev.

last day in my kinder classroom today. it hasn't hit me yet that i won't be going back.
i mean, i will. to visit. but, i won't be a part of that classroom anymore. bittersweet day.

and now that that's over, my semester is also over. so i don't have anything to do from now until january 11th! what the heck am i gonna do with myself?!

i want to start christmas shopping! and scrapbooking. and re-reading some of my favorite series.

And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing, right within your heart.

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LAST PERSON WHO
Saw you cry: hmmm, my mentor teacher probably. i usually avoid crying in front of people at all costs.
You shared a drink with: probably als
You went to the movies: als, taylor, cari, kristina, and meredith
You went to the mall with: michelle
Yelled at you: haha, idk
Sent you an email: facebook. haha.

HAVE YOU EVER
Liked someone who hadn't like you?: duhhh
Said "I Love You" and meant it?: yep
Been to California: yes
Been to Hawaii: no
Been to Mexico: nopeee
Been to China: nahhh
Dreamed something really crazy and then it happened the next day?: YES. so weird.

OTHER
Do you have a crush on someone: i guess not.
What book are you reading now: HP and twilight :)
Future son's name: elijah
Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: sometimes
What's under your bed: summer clothes
Favorite sport to watch: gymnastics duh :)
Siblings: four of em
What are you most scared of: needles/blood/sharp objects; stinging insects; failure; big dogs; severe weather
Where do you want to get married: a pretty church in dallas
Been in Love: sure
Do you like being around people: yeah sure
Have you ever cried over something someone of the opposite gender did: duhhh
Song that sticks in your head a lot: party in the usa, hahaha.
Do you want to get married: definitely
Do you want kids: i want to adopt two or three! :)

to the right, to the right, to the right, to the right.

2009-10-31T15:41:00.004-05:00

something i love: chalkboards

happy halloween :)

i'm home for the weekend. then next week, i'm just teaching phonics, so it'll be nice to have a week basically off.
the week after that, i'm doing my last week of full-teach! i can't believe it's almost over.
then a week and a half of observation, and my semester is basically over! weird.
YAY CHRISTMAS :)
favorite. hands down.

i'm trying to decide if i want to sub for a bit after i'm done teaching or not. we are allowed to, so i might do that to get a little extra cash for Christmas.

okay, so now i have to go to han's game. then trick-or-treating with the girls!

got my bangs cut this morning. finally!

down, down, do your dance.
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LAST…
dollar spent: cookies for han and sar
cigarette: never
beverage: water
phone call: mmmm... mom i think
song played: cupid shuffle
bubble bath: wow, it's been a long time
time you cried: hmm, wednesday. stressed.
thing you ate: chocolate chips

RANDOM
7 states you've been to: illinois, florida, california, missouri, georgia, oklahoma, colorado
6 things you've done today: haircut (just my bangs), got some free panties (!), ate lunch, found my winter pjs, looked at my to-do-list, got dressed and ready for the day
5 of your favorite things in no order: chocolate, family, friends, Christmas, reading
4 people you can tell [almost] anything to in no order: allison, kourtni, michelle, mom
3 things that make you smile: my kinders, a beautiful day, friends
2 things you want to do before you die: adopt kids, make a difference
1 thing you can't live with out: air? haha.

THE OUTSIDE
How tall are you: five.three.
What color are your eyes: green
What color is your hair: blonde
What's your shoe size: seven ish.
Did you ever have braces: yes. oh i wish it weren't for those three years. haha.
Work out/exercise about how often: hmmm, let's not talk about that...

MUSIC
Name five of your favorite bands/artists: snow patrol, the fray, coldplay, onerepublic, aar
When you're driving, what are the preset stations on your radio: 106.1, 102.1, 102.9, 103.7, 97.9, 94.9
What's the last CD you bought: good question
Name one song/band/singer you're embarrassed to like but do: miley cyrus. haha.
If you could only attend one concert ever again, it would be: snow patrol, i've never seen them, and they're pretty much my fav.
Name one band/singer you absolutely can't stand: some rappers

MOVIES/TELEVISION
Name your favorite television show right now: probably gossip girl
Your favorite canceled television show: pushing daisies!!
You would never watch a movie with: too much blood and gore. or horror.
Favorite candy/food to watch movies with: any chocolate!
Three favorite tv channels: DISNEY, abc, the cw
Favorite character on a reality show: oooooh idk.

WORD ASSOCIATION
(Write the first word/thing/person that comes into your head when you read this word:)
coffee: starbucks
dog: yorkie
candy: M&Ms
ocean: pacific
loving: hearts
cookie: yum <3>

...

2009-10-25T15:34:00.003-05:00

i don't have time for stress in my life right now.

that's all.

a dark shape on a golden floor

2009-10-15T19:05:00.006-05:00

something i love:: gala apples

wow, i haven't had time for this in quite awhile.
and i really don't have time to be doing it right now.
but i am anyway...
oh well.

this past month has been crazy busy.

i'm full teaching for the next two weeks.

i basically subbed yesterday. my teacher was gone, and we had a sub because we're not allowed to be left entirely alone with the class, but she didn't do anything. it was pretty sweet. the kids are a little crazy sometimes though, but i thought that overall it went well.

last night, michelle and i painted.
i wanted to bubble paint. after a lot of trial and error, here's the end result:

i'm not afraid of anything.

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DO YOU
whine a lot: haha sometimes
yell a lot: not at all
wear dark colors: i mean, not constantly
dye your hair: only once!

HAVE YOU EVER
talked on the phone for over 2 hours: yes definitely
left the country: not yet
cheated on someone: nope
asked someone out: i let them do the asking
been in love?: i guess
broken something?: yep
skipped school?: duhhh
shot a gun?: nope
broken something important?: i'm sure

LAST PERON
you talked to: michelle
you hugged: my kiddos :)
you instant messaged: hmm, i never do that anymore

ARE YOU
understanding: i try to be
interesting: haha, idk!
hungry: always... lol.
childish: i work with elementary kids, what do you expect? ;)
independent: mmm, in some ways, yes. in others, no.
hard working: def.
healthy: hahaha, heck no
attractive: you tell me.
thirsty: yeppp
obsessed: over some things, lol
sad: not currently
trusting: yes, almost too much so
reliable: yeppp
self-disciplined: about some things...
sleepy: as always

YOU
what is your birthday day? june 19 (:
how tall are you?: five three
shoe size?: seven ish
brothers/sisters?: one brother, three sisters

FAVS
color?: pink duh
soda?: don't drink it
music?: so many...
ice cream?: don't like it
roller coaster?: hmmmm, batman maybe
type of food: italian
channel to watch:: disney
tv show:: make it or break it probably, but it's not on again til january!

IN THE LAST 24 HOURS, HAVE YOU
cried?: nahh
missed someone?: of course. easy to do when so many friends are far away :/
yelled at someone?: other drivers maybe... haha.
drove somewhere?: school
talked to someone on the phone?: of course
been online: i am now??
hugged someone?: of course. oh kinders <3>

i'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly

2009-10-04T00:32:00.004-05:00

something i love:: shoes

sorry i never have time for this anymore.
teaching has taken over my life.
but i love it, so it's okay.

went home for the weekend.
yesterday i went to han's choir concert and andrew's game.
today we we to han's game. then to the store. then made dinner. then dad, lisa, and i went out to dsw and barnes and noble.

i'm in love with dsw. these are the shoes i got, but i got them in jade.

i wanted a brightly colored pair of shoes to wear with jeans and a black or white top. just to add a burst of color. i really want a yellow pair of pumps, so keep your eyes open if you see a good deal :)

it's hard to say that i'd rather stay awake when i'm asleep

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1 - Have you ever been asked out? duh.
4 - Your current relationship status? single.
5 - Does your crush like you back? i don't currently have one of those i guess.
6 - What is your current mood? meh idk!
8 - What color shirt are you wearing? white.
9 - Missing something? of course.
10 - If you could go back in time and change something, what would you do? oh dear, don't even get me started.
11 - If you must be an animal for one day, what? bird. flying could be cool.
12 - Ever had a near death experience? probably.
13 - Something you do a lot? eat chocolate, haha.
14 - The song stuck in your head? fireflies by owl city
16- Name someone with the same birthday as you? kourtni :)
17 - When was the last time you cried? mmm, monday.
18 - Have you ever sang in front of a large audience? church i guess. or my kiddos, EVERYDAY. oh, kindergarten :)
19 - If you could have one super power what would it be? mind reading.
21 - What do you usually order from Starbucks? passion fruit tea, tall, sweetened.
22 - What's your biggest secret? like i would post that on the internet???!
23 - Favorite color? pink :)
24 - Do you still watch kiddie shows or TV shows? haha, both...
25 - What's on your walls? pictures.
26 - What are you? ... a person?
27 - Do you speak any other language? hm, idk if my spanish counts or not ;)
28 - What's your favorite smell? hard to say. baking cookies. specific candles. cologne. etc.
29 - Describe your life in one word? crazy.
31 - What are you thinking about right now? teaching stuff.
33 - What should you be doing? gradebook.
34 - Who was the last person that made you upset/angry? let's not talk about that.
36 - Do you like working in the yard? not at all.
37 - If you could have any last name in the world, what would you want? haha, idk!
39 - What is your natural hair color? the color that it is! dark blonde.
40 - Who was the last person to make you cry? hmm, myself?

just to be with you.

2009-09-20T16:14:00.008-05:00

something i love: orbit bubblemint gum.

sorry it's been so long.
i know that some of you are just dying to hear about my oh-so-exciting life ;)
just kidding.

okay, so...stories:

so i gave an assessment test to all of the students, to see what they know. one section was over personal information: do they know their phone number, birthday, middle name, etc...one of my girls was so cute. i asked her, "can you your phone number?" she replied confidently, "411." hahahaha. one of my boys said something really funny too. i asked if he knew his birthday, and he told me, "july 36th." hahaha.

one of my little girls told me i was "her best teacher ever." haha. considering that this is kindergarten, they really haven't had any other teachers, so i'm not sure of how much of a compliment it really is, but i still thought it was super sweet :)

last night i babysat for the twins. my friend beth usually watches them, but there was one time last year when she couldn't, so i did it for her... so now whenever she can't watch them, i sometimes do. the boys are the baylor tennis coach's twins. they are in first grade and are really sweet and good boys so it's always fun to watch them. but, i did get pretty lost when i was trying to get there yesterday. i'm one of those people that only knows one way to a destination... and unfortunately, there was an art festival on the street i needed to take. i wound up all the way in china springs. omg. haha.

going to dinner with jonathan and als tomorrow. we're going to papa rollos. supposedly, it's really good pizza here, and we've never been! and it's our last year here, so we're going to try it out, haha.

and i guess that's about it!

even at my best, i wanna let go.
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Cheated on a test? nahhh
Told people someone's deep, dark secret? nope, i'm good at keeping secrets
Lied to your parents/a boss? never ;) haha.
Made up a false rumor to get back at someone? nope, that would be terrible
Gotten in a big fight for no real reason? haha, probably
Stalked somone? lol, what's considered stalking? :) jk.
Been Stalked? um, well... yeah i guess.
Laughed at a joke that wasn't funny? i laugh at lots of things that aren't funny
Taken a crazy dare? nah, i'm not much of a risk taker
Pushed someone into a pool? not that i recall
Got in a fight with someone and never made up? yeah. and i don't like that it's that way either...
Skipped school to get out of a test? hmm, i remember in high school that i happened to have an orthodontist appointment on a spanish test day... haha.

WHICH WOULD YOU PREFER:
(bold & italicize the one you prefer)

Ten guilty men go free
OR
One innocent man goes to jail for life

Eaten by a lion
OR
Eaten by thousands of small insects

A life of contentment without love
OR
A life with love and heartache

Skydiving from a plane
OR
Bungee jumping off a bridge

No television
OR
No music

No more pizza, ever
OR
No more chocolate, ever [what a terrible decision to make!]

A trip to Europe
OR
A trip to Hawaii

An hour with your future soulmate
OR
An hour with a lost loved one

Loving someone who doesn't love you
OR
Being loved by someone you don't love

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hmm, some of those were really hard.

strain this chaos, turn it into light

2009-09-06T19:27:00.011-05:00

something i love: sidewalk chalk

yes i take pictures of shoes. don't judge me :]

different angles for your viewing pleasure. haha. click for an even better view!

i really needed a new pair of "short" black heels. i have black patent pumps, but they're really tall and impractical to wear at school all day. but these feel great, and i have no doubt i'll be able to wear them all day without any problems. plus, they're my favorite shoe brand :)

i have some white heels already, which were my very favorite pair of shoes, but over the past two years, they have acquired stains that won't come out, so it was time to replace them. so i found this pair of ak anne klein's "iflex" line. i'd never heard of the brand before, but they are crazy comfortable! the faux cork insole is squishy and comforms to the foot nicely.

lastly, we have the tan blowfish flats. these are going to go great with my khakis and other casual pants. besides, they feel like house-slippers :)

so that's pretty much all i have for now. yesterday's shopping trip was mainly a success. i got a pair of free vs panties and these pants in brown, this shirt [except, i'm not going to tuck it in... i don't like it like that, haha], and this shirt too.

check back soon to see pictures of my classroom :)

just give me something to hold onto.
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Using FOOD names, spell out your name:
alvacado
manicotti
apple
noodles
dark chocolate :)
apricot

What song makes you cry? mm, a few different ones for different reasons
HEIGHT: five three
HAIR COLOR: blonde
SHOE SIZE: close to a seven, more or less
r i g h t - o r - l e f t ? right hand, left foot
PANTS YOU'RE WEARING: i'm not wearing pants, but a denim mini
WHAT TASTE IS IN YOUR MOUTH?: chocolate. typical.
WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE?: warm. humid. i hate humidity.
HAVE A BAD HABIT?: nail biting :/
RAN AWAY FROM HOME: nahhh
USED A CREDIT CARD BEFORE: sure, today.
FELL ASLEEP IN THE SHOWER/BATH: haha, i'm sure
BEEN IN LOVE?: i guess...
IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?: pink :)
Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work? hahahahah.
Have you ever dated with a coworker? yeppp
Ever been involved in a hit & run?: nahhh
Are looks important?: mmm, to a certain degree
Do you have any friends that you've known for years or more?: oh definitely
By what age would you like to be married?: soonish? haha.
Have you ever drank milk that was past the expiration date? sick no
What's the most you have spent for a haircut? mmm, probably like fifty ish?
Have you ever had bangs?: i do right now

if everyone you loved came back for just one day...

2009-09-05T12:28:00.005-05:00

something i love: french fries.

these things i love are getting less interesting. mainly food. blah. haha.

home for the weekend.
yayyyy no school monday.
however, i still have a reflection due on sunday by 5, and i kinda left my binder in waco. oops. maybe i'll call one of my roomies... hmm.

andrew's game last night. they won. he got two touchdowns.
han's game today. have to leave in 30 minutes.
shopping later i hope!! shoes, clothes, heaven :)

i normally don't elaborate on the song lyrics i put on here, but on this one, my answer to the question is: nothing.

i think everything happens for a reason.

that's all :)

what would you have done differently?

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What’s your favorite sandwich filling? ham and cheese
What’s your skin color? veryyyy white. but actually i'm actually kinda tan right now! :)
What colors do you like to wear? blue, pink, black, green, purple... just about anything except yellow, lime green, and orange.
What do you like most about yourself? idk...
What color eye shadow do you wear? neutrals. browns, light shades
How long is your hair? mid-back
Which family member do you look like most? mom i guess
What annoys you about guys? they're more complicated than they seem. haha.
Describe your figure: in need of work... haha.
Describe your ideal man: hmm, that would take too long for this.
Do you like men with beards and goatees? not typically.
What would be one of the things important to you in a relationship? honesty/communication
Are looks important? haha, i guess to some extent
Green apples or red apples? gala. so reddish yellow
Lights on or off? off. i like dark rooms better, like a cave. haha. but not TOO dark, or it's scary.
What time do you go to sleep? depends. anywhere from 11 to not sleeping at all.
What TV do you watch on Fridays? i don't really
Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? hmm, i'm sure a fam member last night
How high do you play your stereo? depends if there are other people with me, haha
What colour are your curtains? sheer black
What make mascara do you use? whatever i have. i think i have loreal right now.
Where do you buy your clothes? american eagle. express. hollister. delias...
What are you thinking right now? how much my allergies are bothering me!
Are you on speaking terms with your parents? of course
Do you like children? YES!
Has your love life been good or bad? haha, a mix? idk...it's non-existent currently
Are you scared of commitment? nahhh
Do you want a serious relationship? maybe
Have you ever thought about working in the movie business? nope
What band could you NEVER stop listening to?: coldplay. snow patrol. one republic. maroon five... i have a lot of favs.
What band/singer have you been listening to for years? see favorites
What was your music taste like four or five years ago? pretty much the same as it is now
Do you have any mixed cds? oh def.
List the stuff you hate, it can be anything: not calling me back, annoying/rude people, messiness/disorganization, the smell of mustard/relish/etc, most vegetables, things with a mushy/squishy texture
List the stuff you love, it can be anything: see journal. haha.
What’s your favorite desert? dark chocolate. brownies. cookies. cake. omg.
What’s your favorite word? idk, i have a lot.
Do you have a lot of nightmares? not really. i usually don't remember dreams
What do you dream about in general? things i'm afraid of or wish would happen
What did you last dream about? mmmm...
Have any of your dreams ever come true? yes! haha.

i don't wanna ever love another

2009-08-29T16:13:00.005-05:00

something i love: clothes hot from the dryer

more in the winter time though i guess.

long time since i've been here!

today i'm supposed to be cleaning and doing homework, but i'd so rather be shopping...

things i want...

i love steve madden and blowfish. those are my fav brands of shoes probably.
i really need a cute, comfortable shoe with a bit of a heel to wear for teaching.
and i need new black heels. mine are really wearing out.
i SUPERRRRR miss dsw when i move back to waco. i love it so much i refuse to buy shoes elsewhere, so i'll only be able to get shoes next time i go back home.

i've wanted this purse for the past, what, two years, i guess? coach doesn't sell it in their stores anymore, so i guess the only place i can think to find it is on ebay.

well, i guess that's all! later :)

so bring on the rain, bring on the thunder
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Siblings: four!
Eye color: green
Shoe size: seven and a half
Height: like five three
What are you wearing: black shorts, light blue t-shirt
Can you make a dollar in change right now: maybe, but i don't think so
Who is your closest friend: als
Best place for a date? ideally, the beach, haha
Where is your fav place to shop: american eagle, express, vs, dsw, hollister
Favorite kind of plant: roses? haha
Fav Color: pinkkk <3>

everything will be just fine

2009-08-22T19:01:00.004-05:00

something i love: best friends

i feel like i haven't been here in a really long time.
but really, there's been no time.
intern orientation.
going out to the schools.
convocation.
faculty meetings.
general life.

i need some sleep. stupid sun. haha.

i might go shopping tomorrow. i really need some new shoes and a new purse, but because it's tax free weekend, the mall will be a mad house... so maybe i'll just wait until next weekend to do that.

that's all.

with you tonight

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[ bedroom survey ]
How many windows are in your room? one
What color are your walls? off white
Hardwood floor, tile, or carpet? carpet. beige.
Do you get ready for the day in your room or the bathroom? both
What size bed do you have? full
What does your comforter look like? black and white :)
Is your room big? mmm, not really. but it's not like tiny.
Is it clean? always :)
Do you have a ceiling fan? yeppp

Do you have the following in your room:
[x] desk
[x] more than 3 sources of light
[x, well my cell phone] phone
[x] chair
[a makeshift one, not an actual one] book shelf
[ ] dresser
[x] TV
[i guess on my comp...] CD player/stereo
[ ] bean bag chair
[x] computer/laptop
[ ] posters
[x] paintings
[x] pictures
[x] walk in closet
[x] large mirror
[x] bed
[ ] drumset
[x] bathroom
[ ] clock
[ ] clothes on the floor
[ ] box of tissues
[ ] guitar
[ ] lava lamp
[x] smoke detector
[ ] piano/keyboard
[x] locking door
[ ] can of soda
[ ] bottle of water
[ ] a blacklight
[ ] medals/trophies/awards
[ ] beach ball
[ ] sofa
[ ] stop sign
[ ] caution tape
[ ] calendar

and i don't know what i'm supposed to do

2009-08-11T18:39:00.007-05:00

something i love: countdowns

soooo, went shopping today to make some returns and the like. bought more clothes. got michelle's bday gift.

tonight i want to work on packing the last stuff.

dentist tomorrow :(
i'm afraid of dentists.

haircut friday! yayyy.

back to school shopping <3333

here is what i got:

her diamonds falling down
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DO YOU ...
[x] feel loved.
[x] feel lonely.
[x] feel happy.
[ ] hate yourself.
[x] have a dog.
[x] have your own room.
[ ] listen to Hawaiian Music
[ ] listen to underground hip hop
[x] listen to rap.
[x] listen to rock.
[ ] listen to country.
[ ] listen to reggae.
[ ] listen to techno.
[x] have hobbies
[x] get good grades
[x] play an instrument.
[x] have slippers
[x] wear black eyeliner.
[x] like the color blue.
[x] like the color pink.
[x] like to read.
[x] like to write.
[x] have long hair
[ ] have short hair.
[x] have a cell phone.
[x] have a laptop.
[ ] have a pager

ARE YOU ...
[x] bored.
[x] happy.
[ ] bilingual.
[ ] Hawaiian.
[ ] Samoan.
[ ] Filipino.
[ ] Korean.
[ ] British.
[x] Irish
[ ] Mexican.
[ ] Asian.
[x] short.
[ ] tall.
[x] realistic.
[ ] sick.
[ ] mad.
[x] lazy.
[x] single
[ ] taken.
[ ] IMing someone.
[x!] tired.
[x] sleepy
[x] annoyed.
[x] hungry.
[x] thirsty.
[ ] on the phone.
[ ] in your room.
[ ] drinking something.
[ ] eating something.
[ ] in your pjs.
[x] ticklish.
[x!] listening to music.

i put my hands up, they're playin' my song

2009-08-08T23:25:00.005-05:00

something i love: the smell of baking bread

ohmygoodness. re-staining furniture is HARD! it took all day long and i kind of feel like i'm going to die now. we sanded the table set down first, and i sanded my leg too... it was pretty sweet. it's super hard to get off all the old stain, and my back hurts super bad from leaning over for hours. but it's pretty much done now. we just need to put finisher on it in the morning before we head out!

waco tomorrow for a short visit! hopefully i will remember to take pictures so i can share them with you!

school starts soon! can't believe summer is almost over! where did the time go!?!

i love this song. i'm not even going to lie about it. it's just so flippin' catchy.

you know i'm gonna be okay. yeahhhh, it's a party in the usa.
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[CURRENT]
mood: exhausted!
taste: cookie dough :)
hair: wet, from the shower
clothes: pjs!
annoyance: my back :/ ughhh.
smell: cookies baking!
thing I should be doing: getting ready to go tomorrow!
favorite band: oh, that's such a tough question, i don't think i could just pick one. it really depends on my mood, day to day!
book: easy. harry potter!
crush: ...

[ DO YOU.. ]
Smoke?: definitely not.
Have a dream that keeps coming back?: there are a lot on the same subject, but i don't think i've ever had an exact repeating dream
Read the newspaper?: nahhh
Believe in miracles?: of course
Believe it's possible to remain faithful forever?: definitely
Consider yourself tolerant of others?: pretty much
Consider love a mistake?: noooope
Have a favorite candy?: dark chocolate anything, especially m&ms! or truffles. or milky ways. i could go on & on...
Have any piercings?: just my ears
Have any tattoos?: nope
Have an obsession?: haha, usually!
Have a secret crush?: nahhh
Have a best friend?: yes definitely!
Wish on stars?: haha, sometimes just for fun

[ LOVE LIFE ]
Ever been in love?: sure
Do you believe in love at first sight?: no, but definitely attraction, haha
Do you believe in "the one?": yeah, i guess i'd like to.
Describe your ideal significant other: that would take too long

[ APPEARANCE ]
Hair: blonde
Eyes: green
Height: five three

[ LAST THING.. ]
Bought: hmm, things from ikea i believe
Ate & Drank: milk and cookies! :)
Read: hmm, directions for staining? haha
Watched on TV: idk, i try not to watch too much

[ EITHER OR.. ]
cats or dogs: cats!
single or taken: single
pen or pencil: pen!
gloves or mittens: gloves
food or candy: candy... lol.
coke or pepsi: neither, i don't drink soda

[ WHO DO YOU WANT TO.. ]
kill: no one!
look like: people say i look like my mom
avoid: haha... i can only think of two people...

[ LAST PERSON YOU.. ]
saw: mom
talked to on the phone: hmm, my phone is too far away to check!
hugged: hannah
instant messaged: i don't even know my password for aim anymore...

[ WHAT IS.. ]
Your bedroom like?: black and white and pretty :)
Your favorite thing for breakfast?: i don't like breakfast!
Your favorite restaurant?: italian places...
What's on your bedside table?: don't have one of those, haha
What is your biggest fear?: failure... this covers a lot of things! haha.
Spontaneous or plan?: PLAN
Do you know how to play poker?: somewhat. i'd need a review though probably
What do you carry with you at all times? typically my phone
How do you drive? well? idk. haha.
What do you miss most about being little? not having any REAL responsibilities
Are you happy with your given name? sure, why not.
What color is your bedroom? black and white!
Do you consider yourself to be a nice person? pretty much

one, two, three, four...

2009-08-03T00:52:00.010-05:00

something i love: cherry limeades

summer is almost over! unbelievable.

moved my stuff into my apartment on friday. went to canton with lisa and matt on saturday. no desks though. sad day. except the historical markers and our cricket pet. haha.

i forgot to take pictures when i went to my new apartment, so those will have to wait. but i like the apartment a lot. it's nice and will be much better than on campus housing. hooray.

i guess i don't really have much to say this time. that's all!

i hate it when i do that.

uno, dos, tres, cuatro.
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NEXTS
person you'll kiss: idk!
movie you want to see: maybe the ugly truth? idk.
time you're going out: with jen tomorrow! haha.
place you'll take vacation: just got back from vacay
thing you are going to do after filling this survey out: sleep i hope
thing you are going to eat: idk... probably some chocolate tomw morning... haha.
time you plan to be drunk: never.
thing you are going to do outside: walk to my car to go shopping... lol.

LASTS:
person you hugged: probably hannah
person you spoke to: mom
alcoholic beverage: frozen strawberry margarita in san antonio
movie: we went and saw imagine that today
person you said i love you to: han
run in with the law: haha, fireworks 08?? lol.
thing you ate: chocolate
thing you saved up money for: my apartment stuff i guess

Firsts
kiss: what about it?
heartbreak: hmmmmm...
car: the same one i have now :)
pet: i guess our first "real" pet was penny, our dog.
computer: the one i'm on now
alcoholic beverage: a glass of wine on my twenty first birthday. unless you want to count the time i accidentally got wine at communion... lol.
job: american eagle i guess
movie you watched in a theater: i can't possibly remember that!
thing you really saved up money for: hmm... i saved money a lot as a kid... so idk.

i gotta feeling...

2009-07-27T23:30:00.007-05:00

something i love: accomplishment

after hours upon hours of searching for another bedding set that i actually liked, i found out that it was discontinued... i emailed dillards to ask if they possibly had any ones left-over that i could buy, but they emailed back saying no.

so i thought i'd go out to the mall today, to try and find something else. we went into dillards and happened upon an extremely efficient and enthusiastic salesperson. we asked her about the discontinued set and she knew exactly which one we were talking about. she called at least five different other stores in varying states, checking to see if they happened to have any left-over, and a store in knoxville, tennessee did!

so i bought the set over the phone and it is now in the mail on the way to my house :)

ps, you can click on the picture to enlarge it.

so relieved.

i was kinda really stressing about the bedding situation.

it's raining. forever.

i got stung by a bee yesterday. it was a sad thing. i haven't been stung since i was about five, so i didn't really remember how bad it hurts! i didn't even do anything to the stupid bee. he just came up and stung me on the leg for no apparent reason. i was so shocked that i wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry. it might sound mean, but i'm kinda glad that i know that the bee that got me is now dead. gosh, i'm morbid.

that's all :)

that tonight's gonna be a good, good night.
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WHAT WAS YOUR:
last phone call = michelle
last song you listened to = i gotta feeling :: black eyed peas

HAVE YOU EVER:
been cheated on = i don't think so
kissed someone & regretted it = nah
lost someone special = sure

FIRST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
1. pink
2. blue
3. green

THIS YEAR HAVE YOU:
Made a new friend = i'm sure
Fallen out of love = nope
laughed until you cried = yes :)
Found out someone was talking about you = mmm, not that i recall

GENERAL:
Do you want to change your name = not really
What did you do for your last birthday = went out to eat with fam and friends
What time did you wake up today = like ten maybe
Name something you CANNOT wait for= friday!!!!
Last time you saw your Mother = i can see her right now
What's getting on your nerves right now= time
Hair color = blonde again, finally. haha.
Height = five threeee
Piercings = just my ears

FIRSTS :
First best friend = hmm, annmarie probably
First kiss= what about it?
First vacation = illinois, i guess?

RIGHT NOW:
Eating = nothing
Drinking = nothing
I'm about to = try to find the bachelorette online somewhere. i forgot the finale was on tonight :/

YOUR FUTURE:
Want kids? = i want to adopt
Get Married? = definitely
Career? = elementary teacher :)

HAVE YOU EVER :
Kissed a stranger = nope
Broken someone's heart = yep
Had your own heart broken = yeah
Been arrested = nooooo
Turned someone down = sure
Cried when someone died = definitely

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
Yourself = usually
Miracles = definitely
Kiss on the first date = probably not

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
Did you sing today? = sure
Ever cheated on somebody? = nope
Are you afraid of falling in love with somebody? = nope

Q: Held a snake? maybe a garden snake before i became aware of the dangers of snakes
Q: Been suspended from school? never
Q: Sang karaoke? haha, yessss
Q: Done something you told yourself you wouldn't do? of course
Q: Shot a gun? nope
Q: Donated Blood? negative

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY...
Are there 1 or 2 people who you can always trust and rely on? sure
Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? depends on my mood
Are you afraid of commitment? nope
Current mood? tired

FIRSTS .....
2. Who was your first roommate? ally
4. What was your first job? american eagle i guess
5. What was your first car? ninety nine saturn
6. When did you go to your first funeral and viewing? before i can remember
8. Who was your first grade teacher? mrs. thompson, fav ever
9. Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane? illinois, i think
13. Where was your first sleepover? holly's house
14. Who do you call when your having a bad day? depends what i'm upset about
15. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid/groomsman? i'm moh in als' :)
24. First date? winterball, when i was sixteen.

Five names you go by:
1. manda
2. amada
3. amanda
4. mandio
5. gilmore

Three things you are wearing right now:
1. "diamond" studs, haha
2. vs sleep shorts
3. baylor t-shirt

Three things you want very badly at the moment:
1. chocolate, always
2. more apartment stuff
3. more time

Two things you did last night:
1. stressed about bedding
2. showered

Two things you ate today:
1. spoonfulls of icing
2. pasta and cheese

Two people you last talked to on the phone:
1. michelle
2. hannah

Three things you are going to do tomorrow:
1. shopping for han
2. looking for more apartment stuff
3. making a huge cookie

Favorite beverages:
1. water
2. milk
3. passion fruit tea
4. cherry limeade

so come over...

2009-07-25T18:41:00.004-05:00

something i love: confetti

i was going to do a full-fledged entry, but now i'm not in the mood.

rant:::
my bedding came in right before we went out of town. it wasn't the color that it looks like online AT ALL. i was really disappointed. at first, i thought i might think about it and come around to like it, but after some thought, i decided i still absolutely hated it. so i shipped it back today. now i'm having a terrible time finding anything i like. BLAH. frustration.

just be patient and don't worry

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[ ]I have eaten more than 3 meals a day.
[x] I have read a lot of books.
[x] I have been on some sort of varsity team.
[ ] I have run more than 5 miles without stopping.
[ ] I have been to Canada.
[x!] I have tripped UP the stairs.
[ ] I have fallen down an entire flight of stairs.
[ ] I have been snowboarding/skiing.
[x] I have played ping pong.
[x] I swam in the ocean.
[x] I have seen fireworks.
[x] I have seen a shooting star.
[x] I have seen a meteor shower.
[x...i think so at least...haha] I have almost drowned.
[x] I have been so embarrassed I wanted to disappear.
[x] I have listened to one cd over & over & over again.
[ ] I have had stitches.
[x] I have been on the honor roll.
[ ] I have had frostbite.
[ ] I have licked a frozen pole and got stuck there
[x] I have stayed up til 3 doing homework/projects.
[ ] I currently have a job.
[x] I have been ice skating.
[x] I have been rollerblading.
[x] I have fallen flat on my face.
[x] I have tripped over my own two feet.
[ ] I have been in a fist fight.
[ ] have played videogames for more than 3 hours straight.
[x] I have watched the power rangers.
[x] I do/did attend Church regularly.
[x] I have played truth or dare.
[x] I have already had my 16th birthday.
[ ] I have already had my 26th birthday.
[x] I've called someone stupid. And meant it.
[x] I've been in a verbal argument.
[x] I've cried in school.
[ ] I've played basketball on a team.
[ ] I've played soccer on a team.
[ ] I've done dance on a team.
[ ] I've played tennis on a team.
[x] I've been swimming more than 20 times in my life.
[ ] I've bungee jumped.
[x] I've climbed a rock wall.
[x] I've lost more than $20
[x] I've cried myself to sleep.
[x] I've had (or have) pets.
[ ] I've owned a Spice Girls cd.
[x] I've owned a Britney Spears cd.
[x] I've owned an *NSYNC cd.
[x] I've owned a backstreet boys cd.
[ ] I've been to Hawaii.
[ ] I've eaten sushi.
[x] I've been on the other side of a waterfall.
[x] I've watched all of the Lord of the Rings movies.
[x] I've watched all the Harry Potter movies.
[ ] I've watched all of the Rocky movies.
[ ] I've watched the 3 stooges.
[x] I've studied hard for a test and got a bad grade.
[x!] I've not studied at all for a test and aced it.
[x] I've written poetry.
[x] I've been tickled till I've cried.
[x] I've tickled someone else until they cried.
[x] I've had/have siblings.
[x] I've cried in front of my friends.
[x] I've read a book longer than 1000 pages.
[ ] I've played Halo
[ ] I've been to Alaska.
[ ] I've been to China.
[ ] I've been to Spain.
[x] I've had a fight with someone on AIM
[x] I've had a fight with someone face-to-face.
[x] I've forgiven someone who has done something wrong to me
[x] I've been forgiven.
[x!] I've screamed at a scary movie.
[x] I've cried at a chick flick
[ ] I've watched a lot of action movies.
[ ] I've been to a rap concert.
[x!] I've lived in more than 2 houses.
[x] I've driven on the highway
[x] I've driven more than 40 miles in a day
[x] I've been horseback riding.
[ ] I've broken a leg.
[x] I've swung on a swing for more than 30 mins straight.
[x] I've known someone who has died.
[ ] I've wanted to be an actor/actress at some point.
[ ] I've done modeling
[x] I've taken something/someone for granted.
[x] I've been asked out by someone and I said no.
[ ] I've slapped someone in the face.
[x] I’ve been backstabbed by someone I thought was a friend.
[x] I've told a little white lie.
[x] I've taken a day off from school just so I don't go insane.
[x] I've fainted
[ ] I've had an argument with someone about weather
[ ] I've lived through a serious hurricane

that's not my name.

2009-07-13T20:34:00.007-05:00

something i love: post it notes

i've gotten a lot accomplished within the past few days. my bank account probably isn't too happy with me at the moment, but i'm happy, so who cares? ;)

after much researching and waiting, i finally ordered a new phone. it's not a high-tech, super fancy phone, but i think it's definitely a step up from what i have. i wanted one with a touchscreen, but i settled for this one, which is part touchscreen, part normal screen, and part slider.

the lg venus.
i'm eagerly awaiting its arrival in the mail.

today, mom, sarah, and i ventured out to the mall in search of a new bed. i wanted an iron, full sized bed. weirdly, apparently stores are "phasing" the iron beds out, so i only saw ONE the entire time we searched, throughout all the department stores and two furniture stores outside the mall. the one that was there was the last of its kind and it was a king size. so i left feeling defeated and disappointed. so, when i got home, i decided to look online again at the bed that i found a long time ago. it had been on sale since i found it, but i was a little reserved about buying a bed online, for reasons such as shipping costs (a hundred and eight dollars) or the fact that i'd never get to see it in real life before i bought it. but, it so happened that they were doing free shipping today! i read through the reviews on the bed, and most people were extremely pleased with the bed, so i decided to take my chances and go ahead and buy it since my chances of finding a metal bed in stores for a price like that were slim to nothing.

cambridge poster bed.
this picture is kinda small. i can't link the bigger, actual one for some reason... oh well, you get the idea.

next on my list to accomplish will be a mattress, desk, chair, sheets, curtains, and bathroom decor. those are basically all the essentials. everything else on my long list of wants can probably wait for christmas ;) haha.

and lastly, i JUST bought my bedding. they are having FREE SHIPPING today too! i'm so pumped :)

camelot gold comforter set.
i didn't buy the little pillows though. i think i can get a better deal on some simple black pillows elsewhere.

and that's probably enough splurging for awhile. i'll try not to buy anything else for at least another week ;)

tomorrow's plans: swimming in the morning with maggie and hannah.
running over to firewheel to buy midnight HP tickets! might LOOK at some throw pillows. will try to resist buying.
then, midnight, is of course, harry potter! HOORAY.

mary, jo, lisa, always same
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x the ones you've done

() Donated Blood
(x) Skipped school
() Been to Canada
() Been to Mexico
(x) Been to Florida
() Been to Hawaii
(x) Been on a plane
() Been on a helicopter
(x!!) Been lost
() Gone to Washington, DC
(x) Swam in the ocean
() Swam with Stingrays
(x) Cried yourself to sleep
() Played cops and robbers
(x) Recently colored with crayons
() Ran a 1/2 marathon
(x) Sang Karaoke
() Volunteered at a soup kitchen
(x) Paid for a meal with coins only
(x) Been to the top of the St. Louis Arch
( ) Seen the Northern Lights
() Been Parasailing
(? i don't think so) Been on TV
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't
() Made prank phone calls
() Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans
(x) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
() Fired a gun
(x) Danced in the rain
() Seen a U.S.President in person
() Driven a race car
(x) Been to a National Museum
() Eaten caviar
(x) Blown bubbles
(x) Gone ice-skating
(x) Gone to the movies
() Been deep sea fishing
() Driven across the United States
() Been in a hot air balloon
() Been sky diving
() Lived in more than one country
(x) Seen a falling star and made a wish
() Enjoyed the beauty of Old Faithful Geyser
() Seen the Grand Canyon
(x) Seen the Statue of Liberty
() Gone to the top of Seattle Space Needle
() Been on a cruise
() Traveled by motorcycle
(x) Been horse back riding
() Ridden on a San Francisco cable car
() Been to Disneyland AND Disney World
(x) Truly believe in the power of prayer
() Been in a rain forest
() Seen whales in the ocean
() Been to Niagara Falls
( ) Swam with dolphins
( ) Been to the Olympics
( ) Walked on the Great Wall of China
() Been water-skiing
() Been snow-skiing
() Been to the Louvre
(x) Been to a Major League Baseball game
() Been to a National Football League game
( ) Swam with sharks
() Been White Water Rafting
(x...kinda? lol.) Written a book or screen play

i loved you forever

2009-07-11T01:06:00.004-05:00

something i love: heat from the dishwasher

we went to ikea yesterday. it was just flippin' amazing. they have everything, ever, and it's all really good prices. i got six glass tumblers, a skillet with a lid, two canisters, and six wine glasses all for thirty eight dollars! i will definitely be returning to this amazing place.

tonight after we went ice skating, we went down to the west end to check out a taste of dallas. it wasn't quite what i was expecting (free samples everywhere) but it was still kinda cool, i guess.

the other night, lisa and i went to see the proposal. it was amazing. haha, loved it.

forever is over

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Have you Ever...
Ran through the sprinklers?: all the time when i was little
Been on stage?: for dance/gymnastics
Been in a parade?: haha, we got roped into it at sdc... UGH. haha.
Gotten detention?: nope :)
Been on a plane?: yesssss
Been on a cruise?: nope, i'd like to someday though
Traveled out of the country?: not yet! ireland, someday ;)
Ate food you dropped on the floor?: not anytime recently for sure, but i could have as a child, i guess.
Killed somebody?: no way!
Swallowed sea/pool water?: yeah, disgusting!
Spun yourself in circles to get dizzy on purpose?: haha sure
Laughed so hard it hurt?: haha, i love that
Had an imaginary friend?: hmmm, if you asked me personally, i might tell you the truth, haha.
Fell down a whole flight of stairs?: not the entire flight, thankfully
Tripped on stairs?: definitely
Tripped on your own feet?: haha YES
Cried in public?: definitely. i cry really easily...
Skipped school?: yeppp
Hit an animal with your vehicle?: no. that would be so sad!
Cheated on someone?: definitely not.
Been cheated on: not that i'm aware of
Lost someone you loved: yes
Ran away: nahhh
Broken a bone?: yep
Played Truth Or Dare?: sure, good times, lol.
Been in a fight?: of course
Come close to dying?: mmm, don't think so.

tonight's the night the world begins again

2009-07-08T22:51:00.004-05:00

something i love: list making

today was long and i didn't do anything. boo. i hate that when that happens.

it rained today. the power flashed off for half a second.

tomorrow, i hope to be more productive...

plans for tomorrow:
-get up early
-take my car to the shop
-get clear tape
-mail amazon package
-lunch
-shop for apartment stuff
-tan if extra time
-dinner

i'll be happy if i accomplish all of that...

just a chance that maybe we'll find better days

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Current location: dining room table
Height: five three
Hair length: mid back. it's finally getting longer! YAY
Eye color: green :)
Birthmarks: one on my right hip and three on my left leg
Write memos on your hand? sometimes, if i don't have paper and i know i won't remember any other way
Call people back? of course! unlike some people i know... haha.
Gone skinny dipping? nope, i don't really have any desire to...
Worn braces? yep, for three years of my life... blah.
Had stitches? thankfully, no
Gone SCUBA diving? i haven't
Been stung by a bee? yes, sad day. on my arm.
Had detention? nope, haha
What channel is the tv on? it is not on
What song is playing? better days by the goo goo dolls
What is your background? me, sar, and han
Fav type of pizza? beef or just plain cheese
Fav shirt that you own? i don't think i could just choose one... haha
Do you own more than 5 tvs? nahhh
Do you own a toaster? my fam does, i don't personally
Do you own a house with 2 floors? nah, it's a one story
Left the stove on?: several times... oops. haha.
Played with Barbies?: all the time when i was little
Opened your Christmas presents early? we always open one early, on Christmas eve
Found money, and didn't turn it in?: i've only ever found like ones/fives/tens... so no, i didn't turn them in
Lied to protect a friend?: hmm, yeah.
Dyed your hair a color from the rainbow?: haha, it did turn out a lot more red than i expected, but i didn't intentionally dye it super red.

porque nada tengo si no tengo lo mejor

2009-07-07T19:59:00.005-05:00

something i love: cookie dough

okay, so now that i have the energy to write a real post, i don't even have anything to say.

went swimming today.

wanted to take my car to the shop, but he can't fit it in the schedule until thursday. boo.

i am still in search of a new phone, but i have no idea where to start.

i also need to start seriously looking at apartment stuff. like basic things, like a bed for example, or i will be sleeping on the floor in a sleeping bag :)

lisa and i are going to a movie tonight.

that is all.

tu amor y compañía en mi corazón

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Three: What's your middle name? christine
Four: What is your favorite color? pink
Six: When is your birthday? june nineteen :)
Seven: Are you mad at anyone? um, i mean, i don't know.
Eight: What color shirt are you wearing? dark green
Eleven: Did you ever sneak into a R rated movie? nahhh, i'm a good girl :)
Twelve: Ever had a near death experience? um, idk
Thirteen: Something you do a lot? be tired, go to the pool, wash my hair, scrapbook, paint my nails. haha.
Fifteen: Do you want to see somebody right now? sureeee
Sixteen: How many piercings do you have? just two. in my ears.
Eighteen: Who would you do anything for? friends/fam.
Nineteen: What are you doing right now? this, obvi.
Twenty: Do you miss anyone? yeppp!
Twenty-One: Do you still talk to your most recent ex? nahhh.
Twenty two: Biggest fear? needles, blood, spiders, doctors, dentists...
Twenty-Three: Where is your ex? i have no idea! we don't speak.
Twenty-Five: What did you do last night? nothing really. slept.
Twenty-Six: What woke you up? my parents, talking. and then my phone.
Twenty-Seven: Speak any other languages? like sorta spanish
Twenty-Eight: What's your favorite type of flower? coral roses
Twenty-Nine: Would you rather be at the beach or the lake? BEACHHH
Thirty: Are you mean? haha, maybe a little
Thirty-One: Do you like rain? sometimes
Thirty-Two: What are you thinking about right now? sleeping
Thirty-Three: What should you be doing right now? helping with dinner maybe
Thirty-Four: What's your favorite food? manicotti. other pastas. pizza. italian in general. chocolate.
Thirty-Five: Are you hurting anywhere? yeah, my back hurts :/
Thirty-Six: Is your Christmas tree taller than you? duhhhh.
Thirty-Seven: Who was the last person you yelled at? hmm, andrew probably?
Thirty-Eight: Are you depressed? nahh, just stressed.

quick.

2009-07-07T00:38:00.004-05:00

sorry, i'm too tired to do a real entry. maybe tomorrow.

i need a new phone. suggestions?

illinois was good.

i missed texas weather though.

okay, that is all.

so far, we are, so close.

2009-07-01T21:06:00.006-05:00

something i love: dim lighting

i think my family thinks i'm weird, but i'd honestly rather have it dark in the house, with just a few lights on. i know, i know, it sounds like i'm a bat in a cave, but it just feels more relaxed and calm. plus, it saves on electricity! lol.

so i dyed my hair red. i'd like to say it was impulsive, but i suppose that would be lying. i've been saying i was going to do it for four summers now, and i finally got around to it. also, i don't really like it. it turned out A LOT darker than it looked like on the box, and i think i'm too fair for such dark hair. if it were light like the box, i'd probably like it... but i'm unsure... oh well. in about twenty six days, all evidence of my "impulsive" behavior will be gone :)

going to illinois tomorrow for the fourth! did laundry alllll day. almost finished though! :)

know what's weird?:

4
four
fourth
forty [NO U]

WHY?

:)

almost believing this one's not pretend

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Have you ever been in love? yeppp.
If you could make someone fall in love with you, who would it be? haha, i wouldn't want that at all.
What item do you love the most? like something i own? maybe my journals. i don't know.
Is the love for your pets the same as the love for your family? definitely not.
A food you love? chocolate, obviously :)
Would life be better or easier if we were all emotionless? definitely not. the world would be pretty boring without them!
A food you HATE: things that have a particularly weird texture, like certain fruits and veggies.
Something about life that you hate? waiting.
Something a family member does that drives you crazy? haha, i don't know, slash am not going to post ;)
Your best/most fun birthday? What happened? probably my 18th. surprise party :)
Best vacation with family:: disney probably
Do you get migraines? sometimes
Have you ever been trapped in an elevator? haha, yes. very momentarily. scary!
Ever accidentally caught something on fire in your home? well, i discovered the flaming basket, lol.
Have you ever fell down the stairs? of course! have you met me? haha.
Ran into a see through door? YESSSS!! before we'd even bought the house. talk about embarassing!
Slipped on wet floor? duhhhh
Ever found something disgusting in your fast food? sick yes.
Best meal you’ve ever made? hmm, i really like making manicotti! it's delish
Your best physical feature is:? i don't know... you tell me.
A creative word to describe the color of your eyes is? green... sorry, i'm not feeling creative
Your hair's description: it's currently red, but it's naturally dark blonde.
What animal do you look most like? haha, idk!

no looking back

2009-06-29T19:15:00.005-05:00

something i love: homemade bread

long day. i'm tired.

and i'm not sure why i'm updating right now because i don't really have anything to say.

going to illinois this weekend for forth of july, hooray.

laterrrrrrr.

i won't regret.

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What color is your favorite hoodie? turquoise with silver writing. it's super soft :)
Do you plan outfits? it depends. for a casual day, no. but if i have to dress up, definitely!
What's the closest thing to you that's red? my silly phone i guess
Tell me about the last dream you remember having? i'd rather not share. more like a nightmare.
What are you craving right now? nothing... i'm full.
Do you floss? yeppp, i can't stand not to.
What comes to mind when I say cabbage? egg rolls... we were just talking about them yesterday
Are you emotional? yessssss!
Do you bite into your ice cream or do you just lick it? i don't eat ice cream at all, so there :)
Do you like your hair? it's alright... soon to be red, possibly. if i ever get around to buying some temporary dye... haha.
What are you listening to right now? i know you want me by pitbull
Would you go sky diving? definitely not. that would be terrifying.
Do you rent movies ever? my mom rents them for the fam... i don't have a blockbuster card
How many countries have you visited? i've never been out of this country
Have you ever been on a train? the DART train, haha.
Brown or white eggs? white! brown eggs gross me out.
Can you use chopsticks? yep, not that i ever eat asian food
Who are you going to be with tonight? han and sar's friends, haha.
Are you too forgiving? yeah, probably
Ever been in love? yep
What is your best friend doing tomorrow? internship i suppose
Last time you cried? day before yesterday? i think.
Favorite time of the year? summer. and then Christmas season :)
Are you sarcastic? never ;)
Ever walked into a wall? haha, welcome to my life
Have you ever slapped someone? maybe my siblings. should i have slapped some other people? yeah probably
Is your hair curly? nahhh, it's like super straight.
Could you ever forgive a cheater? ummm, probably not
Do you sleep with the TV on? not unless i fall asleep with a movie on. never on purpose though
Do you have good vision? um, i think so. it's been a little faulty lately, but i'm tired.
What are you wearing? grey soffe shorts and a blue and white flowery ae top
Can you hula hoop? i mean, i guess. not well though.

X the ones that are true:::
[ ] I prefer winter over summer.
[x] I am a shopaholic.
[x] I am reasonably intelligent.
[x] I like British accents.
[x] I brush my hair at least 3 times a day.
[ ] I lie frequently.
[x] I am impulsive.
[x] I am hardworking.
[ ] She's All That is one of my favorite movies.
[ ] I am good at History.
[ ] I speak more than two languages.
[x] I enjoy taking pictures.
[x] I like spending money on others.
[x] I can cook.
[x] I enjoy cleaning.
[x] Tidiness is a must in my life.
[ ] I like clutter.
[ ] My idea of good music is Britney Spears.
[x] I have good taste.
[x] I am creative.
[ ] I am extremely artistically inclined.
[ ] I want to be an artist when I grow up.
[ ] I want to be an engineer when I grow up.
[ ] I am interested in politics.
[ ] I have shoplifted.
[ ] I can dance extremely well.
[x] I can swim.
[x] I keep a journal.
[ ] My teachers don't like me.
[ ] I enjoy controversy.
[ ] I have tattoos.
[ ] I know who I will marry.
[ ] I have been cheated on.
[ ] I have cheated on someone.
[x] I like playgrounds.
[x] I have tanlines.
[x] My favorite color is pink.
[ ] My favorite color is black.
[x!] I like listening to music.
[x] I like flip-flops.
[x] I can sit Indian Style
[x] I own a cat
[x] I read a lot.
[ ] I've let someone cheat off of me on a test

you're the voice i hear inside my head

2009-06-23T21:55:00.007-05:00

something i love: fresh linen

old picture :)

it feels so late... but i guess it's actually only nine fifty five.

it's just been a long day, i suppose.

not that i got a lot accomplished or anything.

went swimming. that was fun.

got out ALL of my scrapbooking pages, only to find that i wasn't in a creative mood, so i put it away. i don't know what i feel like doing.

als is coming swimming with me tomorrow. maybe we'll play tennis too... we shall see.

the reason that i'm singing
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What’s your good luck charm? hmm, idk??
Best song you ever heard: how could i chose just one? :)
What is beside you? my phone
Last thing you ate: an m&m cookie
What kind of shampoo do you use?: whatever kind we have. i like aussie smooth or pantene super straight though.
Who was the last person that called you: als i believe
Who was the last person you slow danced with: hmm, idk!
What makes you laugh the most?: close friends and fam
What are you listening to right now? the news
Got any awards: sure!
What car do you wish to have: oh, i don't know. perhaps a mustang or some snazzy car... haha.
Where do you want to get married: at this beautiful church in dallas... park cities baptist. i just spent an hour on google maps trying to find it to find the name. success!
Good driver: i think so, yes.
Good Singer: ummmm, it's debatable :)
Have a lava lamp: haha, nope
How many remote controls are in your house: there's no telling
What do you dream about: things that are bothering me, things that i'm afraid of, things i wish would happen, weird/random things
Last time you showered: like two hours ago
Scary or happy movies: happy, duh :)
Summer or winter: SUMMER!
Silver or Gold: white gold :)
Diamond or pearl: diamonds!
Cats or dogs: cats :)
Phone or in person: depends who it is
Indoor or outdoor: again, depends.

Have you had...
Chicken pox: yep. that was a fun week. . .
Sore Throat: yesss, tons of times
Stitches: luckily, no
Broken nose: nope!

Last Person..
You yelled at: hmm, idk.
Who broke your heart: mmmm...
Told you that they love you: hannah
Is your loudest friend: haha, probably kourtni

Do you/Are You:
Do you wear contacts or glasses: nahhh
Do you get along with your family: mostly! :)
Stolen anything over $50: definitely not
Obsessive Compulsive?: haha, yesssssss.
Anorexic?: not at all. i like chocolate too much for that nonsense :)

the sun still shines in the summertime.

2009-06-21T00:45:00.006-05:00

something i love: dressing up

so yesterday was my birthday :)
it was fun and cute.
michelle came in from waco, and als came over to meet us at the house first. then we got on the dart [my fam came too] and rode it to the west end. from there, we walked to spaghetti warehouse, which was really good as usual. i got the manicotti. it comes half red sauce, half alfredo. delish! i also got a slice of twelve layer chocolate cake. i usually don't like chocolate cake, but this one was pretty delish. our server also brought me orange and yellow balloons, haha.

after that, we rode the dart back and went home. opened presents and ate more cake! good bday :)

then today, michelle, mom, han, sar, and i went swimming. michelle had to go home, but we went back to the pool later with lisa and andrew, and now i'm majorly burned. but oh well. haha.

okay, i guess that's all for today!

birthday cake is so great the next day :)

i'll be yours if you'll be mine.

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4 things you wish you had: more chocolate, free time, expendable funds- haha, endless summers :)
4 scents you love: chocolate, baking bread, fresh cookies, cologne
4 things you did today: ate cake, went to the pool, showered, sorted pictures
If you're single right now, do you wish you were in a relationship? nah.
How well do you handle rejection? i haaaate and fear rejection.
Do you miss your last ex? nope.
What's the longest relationship you've ever been in? nearly two years
How do you prefer to handle disagreements? i'm awfully passive, so i usually don't deal with disagreeing, haha.
How do you feel about long-distance relationships? i dislike them typically.
How big of an issue is religion to your compatibility? it's really important!
Do you believe in love? definitely!
Do you believe in love at first sight? nope
Have you ever been married? haha, not yet!
Do you plan on having children someday? i plan on adopting someday!
Has a boy ever made you cry? yes. jerk. haha.
Have you ever made a boy cry? i guess.
Have you ever learned an important lesson as a result of a break up? sure
Have you ever broken up with someone and remained friends afterward? for awhile...
Have you ever broken up with someone and become bitter enemies? pretty much
HAVE YOU EVER...
[x] rode in a taxi.
[ ] shoplifted.
[ ] been fired.
[x] broken a bone
[ ] been arrested.
[ ] celebrated new years in times square.
[ ] been to Europe.
[x] skipped school.
[x!] played 'clue'
[x] went ice skating.
[ ] cheated on a bf/gf.
[ ] been cheated on.
[ ] totaled a car

time together is just never quite enough

2009-06-19T00:36:00.002-05:00

something i love: abstract art

technically, it's my birthday. but i never consider myself the next age until 7:29am :) at which i will be exactly twenty two years old.

michelle is coming in from waco tomorrow to join the festivities :)
and als is coming over, of course.
we are going to the spaghetti warehouse in the west end, which is quite cute and delish. their manicotti is amaaaazing :)
then back to the house to enjoy cake! yummm. mom has made a ... i can't even think of a word that will be big enough to describe the immense amount of cake. even with freezing some of it, there will still be more!! so, if you're in the area [or even if you're not] come over and enjoy some cake :)

iiiiiii spent a bunch of money at vs today... silly semi-annual sale :)
but i got cute pjs, a swimsuit, and some other cute stuff! :D

do you wish we'd fall in love?
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Who is the last person you high-fived? hmm, not sure!
Do you sleep with the tv on? noooo, i like silence, thanks
Have you ever been stung by a bee? YES. sad day of my childhood
How fast can you type? pretty quickly
Are you afraid of the dark? definitely, haha
What color are your socks? i'm not wearing any
Do you floss daily? yeppp :)
What do you want for Christmas? haha, it's far away, so i don't know
Do you talk in your sleep? apparently, lol
Have you ever flown a kite? a long time ago! we should totally go do that!!!
Can you juggle? haha, we learned how to in elementary...
If you could enact any new law, what would it be? no smoking!
What was the last promise you broke? hmm, i don't know. i'm pretty good at keeping my word
Have you ever bought a lottery ticket? haha, nope
What are you most afraid of? failure
Do you collect anything? hmm, not really, no.
Are you addicted to anything? chocolate. does that count?
What's your preferred method of paying for things? debit, credit, cash... doesn't matter.
Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do: hmm, nope, i won't :)
Do you feel that you obsess over things? yessss
Do you take advice when it's given? depends on whether or not it was good advice
What did you learn today? the vs swimsuits are cheaper online than in stores!!! haha :)
How long have you gone without eating? like forty hours one time when i was sick. otherwise, i've done the thiry hour famine three times
Who is your best friend? als and kourt
Do you like someone? nahhh, not right now
What did you do today? cleaned, went to the mall, ate too much food... haha.
Have you done something bad today? spent too much money?? does that count? but it's my bdayyyy :)
Do you watch disney channel? obviously!
What makes you happy most of the time? friends
Do you bite your nails? unfortunately
Do you have a deep dark secret? haha, not really...

and i'll forget about you long enough

2009-06-14T21:08:00.004-05:00

something i love: baking.

birthday in five days!! still unsure of what i'm doing for said birthday. dinner at olive garden? mom's making me a mini-wedding cake. she got out her old books and was wondering if she was still capable of making a wedding cake. so she's practicing and making me one for my birthday, just for kicks.

rediscovering my love for n64 games... haha. han and sar spent the night with their friends who have a wii. they had mariokart [for the wii], and when they got home, we informed them that we have mariokart as well... except, for the n64. haha. then we searched for it to no avail. it seems to have gone missing. however, i did find super mario for n64 and played around on that for awhile. it's pretty dang amusing, despite the now sub-par graphics. not that i really care. at all.

i JUST did my nails two days ago. hot pink. and they already need redone. i always mess them up. oh well, at least i'm not biting them.

i realized that i actually haven't written in a few days. so, here's a story from a few days ago. i think it was two nights ago- we went to chili's for dinner. we called ahead, since our normal family is a big party, haha. when we arrived, they said our table would be ready in a few minutes. after around fifteen, we checked back, and the hostess seemed clueluss and wasn't preparing a table for us. dad saw a booth that was leaving, and the hostess said we could have that one as soon as it was cleared. then she ended up giving that table to a party of four! then the manager got involved and ended up sitting us at a four person booth with a chair at the end. it was squashed, but it would do. he said chili's would pick up our starters and desserts. after we ordered, lisa discovered a long curly hair in her chicken, so the other manager came over, apologized, and picked up our entire check. haha, what a disaster.

made double chocolate chip cookies today. they were delish. i haven't made those in forever.

went to the mall today to get kourt's bday present! i found some pretty adorable things to send her. i'm sad that we won't be together on our birthday for the third year in a row though :(

tomorrow we are going to tackle the garage and finish up that project. i would like for our next project to be attacking one room at a time and sorting through all our junk. things come up missing all the time, and i think that the said items are just buried under everything we've collected over the years.

okay, i've rambled on long enough for one entry :)

later days, friends <3 .

if, baby, you'd just rescue me now
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What do you drink with dinner?: water, more or less
What do you dip a chicken nugget in?: nothing, i don't like them!
What is your favorite type of food/cuisine?: ITALIAN!!!
Were you in sports in high school? gymnastics
Were you a boy/girl scout? as a child. and then a leader in HS
Ever gotten a speeding ticket?: never!
Ran out of gas? not yet, haha. i like to challenge my car though occasionally.
Best thing to eat for breakfast?: chocolate chip muffins! :)
What is your usual bedtime?: whenever i get tired, between midnight and four.
How many languages can you speak? one and a half?? :)
Afraid of heights?: sometimes!!
Sing in the car?: haha, heck yesssss
Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?: high school
Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?: teacher :)
Take a vitamin daily?: i take a child's vitamin now, haha
What do you wear to bed?: pajamas, duh??
Any tattoos?: nope and never
Ever take dance lessons?: i was in ballet, and we took ballroom dancing for kat's cotillion!
Hot tea or iced tea?: i'm not really a fan of tea, but hot is okay sometimes if i'm in the right mood
Favorite kind of cookie?: how could i possibly choose one?!
Can you swim well? well enough to keep myself from drowning, and that's it!
Ever had braces?: yep, for three years of my life. and then a retainer for two years after that.
Are you patient?: depends on the situation
Can you knit or crochet? i used to crochet in middle school. i made a purse! haha. i don't remember how to now though.
Best room for a fireplace?: livingroom. maybe in my bedroom, idk.
Want to get married?: definitely!
Would you marry for money? of course not!
Do you drink enough water? i think so. it's the only thing i drink on a daily basis.
Do you wear shoes in the house or take 'em off? i enjoy being barefoot
What are your favorite fruits? apples. apples... apples. haha.
Are you photogenic? idk... i don't think so, haha.
Are you tired? yeah, pretty much.
Do you have a kitty? yessss, sweet noel. fav.
Have you ever had a birthday party? yeppp, and i'll have another one in five days :)
What do you do when you're sad? cry. write. eat chocolate. haha.
What song are you listening to now? "i saw" by matt nathanson

i cannot wait, i'm yours...

2009-06-10T22:27:00.006-05:00

i hate super bad storms. they are pretty much terrifying.

nine days til my bday! not that i'm excited about turning twenty two... but oh well.

summer is summer... i still haven't bothered to get a job. at this point, i don't think i'm going to. i might just plan on getting a temp job for a few weeks later...

i've been scrapbooking lately... i'm trying for a page a day.

i need to stain the table and find some furniture for next year... i keep forgetting that i'm not moving somewhere with furniture already...

that's all.

i tried to be chill, but you're so hot that i melted
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Ever done anything illegal in a vehicle? speeding, not wearing seat belts, etc..
What is bothering you right now? i'm tired.
What did you do last night? umm, nothing special
Has someone ever made you a promise and broke it? i'm sure... sorry.
Last place you went out to eat? good question, i don't know.
Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? definitely
Is there a boy that knows everything or mostly everything about you? mmm, maybe
What are you doing tonight? watching a movieeee
What is something you disliked about your day? idk, i didn't really do anything
Does anyone know your password besides you? hmm, maybe, if they still remember!
Do you look at the keyboard when you type? rarely
What are you most looking forward to tomorrow? nothing especially.
Did you have a good day yesterday? sure, why not
What's the last thing you said when you answered the phone? hello? idk.
What state would you like to live in? i like the one i'm in :)
What country would you visit? IRELAND!!!!
What kind of dog do you want? i don't really like dogs. i'm more of a cat person!
Do you already have your kids' names picked out? yessss
Do you think you'll find someone to marry you? i hope so!
What time is it right now? ten forty two
Do you think you will be living at home with your parents in two years? nope
Do you believe in love at first sight? no. but attraction, sure.
What woke you up today? phone
What are your plans for this weekend? idk yet
Light hair or dark hair in the opposite gender? depends, slash doesn't matter
What was your dream about last night? i don't remember
Do you miss anyone, if so who? LOTS of people, especially kourtni and jenni
How is your hair right now? wet from my shower
What is tomorrow? thurssss
Do you mind sleeping on the floor? i hate sleeping on the floor
What are you listening to? the stupid tv
Have you changed your clothes in a vehicle? yeah sure.

she carries on without a doubt.

2009-06-07T22:19:00.003-05:00

something i love: getting mail

especially when i'm at school! and even when i'm at home, even if nothing is for me, i like opening the mail box and seeing letters inside. it's kind of magical how the letters just appear! haha :)

the song lyrics today are from "crazy for this girl" by evan & jaron. despite the near millions of times that i've listened to this song, i could still listen to it over and over without ever getting sick of it. it's probably the only song that i can honestly say that about.

regret.
i guess i want to touch a little on this subject. yes, shocking, i know, my blog will actually have a point today!! haha.
well, i have an entire numbered list of secrets (68 actually, if you're interested), and i would rather tell any of those, or even all of them, before i'd opt to share my one and only "real" regret. not to say that there aren't things that i wish wouldn't have happened, or things that i wish could've turned out just a bit different, but i don't really consider those things regrets. the reason i say this is because i don't think that those small things were life changing events. the only "regret" that i really have is something that i think probably would have changed my life for the better. obviously, unfortunately, i'll never really know how it would affect the outcome of my life. however, i do think that sometime in the distant future, i'll be able to tell if i made the right decision.

okay, i'm going to quit writing about this topic now, before i make an allusion that makes it too obvious, haha :)

post de facto. i like that expression.

the night the sky fell down
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Do you own an iPod? yes, but it's on its last leg! it'll be four years old in just a few days! haha.
What time is your alarm clock set for? it's not set yet... but it'll probably be set for eight.
Flip flops or sneakers? flip flops! sneakers are SO confining and uncomfortable!
Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? hmm, it depends
What was the last movie you watched? i'm about to watch the wedding planner
Has anyone ever called you lazy? haha, I'VE called myself lazy
Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster? nah, i fear i'd become dependent upon it
Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? regular please!
Has anyone told you a secret this week? hmm, yes!
Who was the last person to call you? dad
Do you think people talk about you behind your back? maybe, i don't know
How many siblings do you have? four
What movie do you know every line to? haha, several! examples: the emperor's new groove and elizabethtown
Do you own any band t-shirts? a coldplay one
What is your favorite salad dressing? i don't actually like dressing. i eat it plain! is that weird? ;)
Do you read for fun? definitely!
Do you cry a lot? haha, unfortunately
Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoo? not at all
What is the weather like? niceeee
Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos? nope, i find that unattractive
When was the last time you slept on the floor? jenni's 21st, i think. idk.
How many hours of sleep do you need to function? zero. haha.
Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages? yeppp.
How old will you be turning on your next birthday? twenty two, in just a few days!
Are you picky about spelling and grammar? yes! except capitalization on computers...
Have you ever been to Six Flags? duhhh
Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back? side!
Have you ever bid for something on eBay? haha, yes
Do you enjoy giving hugs? sure
Last time you had butterflies in your stomach? hmm, not in awhile
What one thing do you wish you had? stuff for the apartment, haha.

a dream is a wish your heart makes

2009-06-06T19:54:00.006-05:00

something i love: the beach

i. am. exhausted.

long weekend! and there's still another day to go.

the garage sale has been, overall, a success. i made $67 on old clothes i never wear! so now i will go shopping and buy some new stuff that i WILL wear ;) yay. haha. who knew clothes would sell so well at a garage sale? we are setting up shop one more day, tomorrow, so i will price slash everything in hopes to get rid of it all. i need to look through my room one more time to see if there is anything else i'm dying to get rid of :)

this afternoon we went to a wedding! FINALLY! secret:: i'd never been to a wedding before this! not that we don't get invited to weddings, but they've all been far away or we could go, or whatever. but we went today! it was cute and pretty. i have to start practicing weddings, since my best friend is getting married in a year ish :)

wedding things & ideas that i like/want at my wedding:
1. balloons falling from the ceiling at some point
2. bubbles as the bride and groom leave
3. the cake will have pearl accents and red flowers [i like all the cutesy, polka-dotted, topsy-turvy ones, but i'd rather have a more elegant, classic one. see above examples, some of which are not the right colors. i just like certain aspects of the selected ones]
4. black, white, and red for colors
5. falling rose petals. i'm not sure how i'm going to work in these ballons, rose petals and...
6. bubbles! but i want to! haha.
7. honeymoon on an island!

hmmm, i like how i'm planning all of this out and i don't even have a boyfriend.
:/
lol, jk, i don't care! :)

if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true
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Birth time: 7:29 am
Last place you traveled: hmm, not sure. waco?
Eye Color: greeen
Nail Color: natural... i haven't bothered to paint them in awhile, i probably should...
Height: five three
Your heritage: oh, a lot of different ones... irish, russian, dutch, cherokee...
The shoes you wore today: white, jessica simpson, wood heel, peep toe heels.
Your hair: is wet from the shower
Your weakness: chocolate! omg.
Your fears: spiders, the dark, sharp objects, blood, dentists/doctors
Your perfect pizza: depends on my mood: cheese, maybe with beef on top, thin crust, pan crust, or deep dish.
Sunrise or sunset: sunset
Stripes or polka dots: polka dots (:
Your life is: carazy, i guess.
Your thoughts first waking up: five more minutes...pleaseeeeee
Your current worry: sunburn, haha.
Your plans tomorrow: garage sale, again... going shopping.
Your best physical feature: idk, you tell me.
Your greatest accomplishment: not sure
Do you think you've been in love?: yeah
Want to get married?: definitely!
Like talking on the phone?: depends who it is!
Like thunderstorms?: not at all
Play an instrument?: piano!
Favorite kind of fruit: gala apples and applesauce
Favorite time of the day: late night
Number: nineteen! :)
Age you hope to be married: within the next five years... better start working on that, lol
Numbers & Names of Children: i want to adopt two or three. unfortunately, i have like ten names picked out that i like, including elijah, madison, brooke, brendan... and many others, haha.
How do you want to die: that's morbid.
What do you want to be when you grow up: an elementary teacher :)
What country would you most like to visit: IRELANDDDD!

i want to chase the daylight

2009-06-02T21:55:00.005-05:00

something i love: simplicity

i got some things done today... not a lot though. and definitely not as much as i wanted to.
sorted pictures.
laundry.
dishes.
made oatmeal raisin cookies, which are delish!
maybe i'll fill out my job app after my shower... we'll see ;)

okay, that's all for today. sorry so short. i'll do an extra long survey! haha.

i was too afraid to dream without you.
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Best
Friend: als and kourt
Vacation: disney!
Age: i've loved twenty one... sad to part with it, haha.

Worst
Time of day: MORNING. ughhh.
Day of the week: mondays are always a let down.
Food: squishy fruits. weird vegetables. nuts.
Memory: let's not talk about it, okay?

Lasts
Person you saw: sar
Talked on the phone with: als :)
Hug: hmm, han i think

Firsts
Kiss: what do you want to know?
Car: the same car i have now!
Job: american eagle. ughhh, haha. i didn't like that job.

Today
What are you doing now: this, obviously
Tonight: it's already night. i'm going to get in the shower in just a minute
Wearing: jean skirt, blue striped top, white cami
What did you eat for lunch: a ham and cheese sandwich and a gala apple
Better than yesterday: not particularly.

Tomorrow
Is: wednesday!
Got any plans: i was supposed to play tennis and swim with als, but i'm afraid it's gonna rain!
Goal: get a job... haha.
Dislikes about tomorrow: rain, boo!
Do you have work: haha, if i had a job, maybe.

Favs
Number: nineteen!
Song: i have no idea!
Color: pink
Season: SUMMER
State: texas, duhhh

Currently
Dating someone?: nahhh.
Missing someone: definitely!
Mood: hungry and tired
Wanting: some chocolate and then a shower

Other:
What is your boyfriend/girlfriends name? don't have one!
What are you listening to right now? "not meant to be" by theory of a deadman
How is the weather right now? gloomy and dark
Hair color? blonde!
Eye Color? greeeen
Do you wear contacts? nope!
Favorite Holiday? Christmas!
Have you ever cried for no reason? haha, welcome to my life
What was the last movie you watched? ghosts of girlfriends past
Chocolate or Vanilla? depends what it is!
What is the last text message you received? one from als about tomw.
What is the last text message you sent? one to als about tomw.
What books are you reading? i'm not reading any currently. i should visit the library
Butter, Plain or Salted popcorn? none at all!
Dogs or cats? cats! duhhh :)
Favorite flowers? roses, probably
Have you ever loved someone? definitely!
Are you still friends with people from kindergarten? mmm, not that i can think of
Do you like to travel by plane? not really, it kinda scares me, honestly

she listens like spring and she talks like june

2009-06-01T20:31:00.004-05:00

something i love: truffles

if you ever want to make me happy, dark chocolate truffles will do the trick. guaranteed.

i can't believe it's already june! what the heck? where is all the time going?

the harbor today for some relaxing. saw ghost of girlfriends past. i guess it was decent. then gloria's for lunch. then we stopped by the candy store, and obviously i got a delicious truffle :)

and then to gym with sar and han. last time!

i promise i'm going to accomplish things tomorrow. promise. i'm tired of getting nothing done!! :/

and did you miss me while you were looking at yourself out there?

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if you could change your birthday what would you change it to?: i really like my bday, but i guess i was always a bit jealous of the kids who had their birthdays during the school year...
favorite cotton candy flavor?: i'm not a big fan of cotton candy
if you had a set of golf clubs, what color would the handles be?: pink, obvi :)
sticky tack or tape?: well, sticky tack ripped the paint off my wall :( sad day.
if you could have tea with a famous person, who would it be?: hmmm, idk! jack sparrow? :)
what's your favorite kind of soda?: i don't drink soda!
if you had to wear a halloween costume for the rest of your life, what would it be?: haha, tinkerbell i guess.
favorite land animal?: kitten!
favorite water animal?: hmm, starfish
favorite vegetable?: potatoes. [only veggie?!!]
favorite fictional animal?: pegasus :)
would you rather look at a plant or eat it?: what?? weird questions...
eaten caviar?: sick no.
started your hand on fire?: nahh, i'm pretty good with fires ;)
put your head through a wall?: nah
have you ever tipped over in a canoe?: i've never been in a canoe, so no, i guess not.
who is your best friend? alsssss and kourt
who are you talking to right now? sar
what are you wearing? bright green tank, white cami, jean skirt
what is your deepest secret? like i would put that online...
what are you sitting on? the couch!
where are you right now? home
where were you at noon today? the movies
where were you at 7pm yesterday? like i remember!
when are you getting a job? hopefully tomorrow!!?
when did you graduate? from high school, oh six! from college, in may 2010.
when did you get home last night? like eight. lake day!
when are you getting married? haha, like i know
how do you fix your hair? usually i just leave it down. sometimes i straighten it. sometimes i don't bother
how many TV shows do you watch? like seven i think. not in the summer though
how often do you say I love you? whenever i mean it.

a perfectly straight line.

2009-05-31T22:01:00.005-05:00

something i love: homemade brownies

well, today was quite adventuresome.
also, i had to try "adventuresome" several times before i spelled it right... probably because i say the word a little funny (:
oh well.

so, everyone got ready to go to the lake this morning for jet-skiing and grilling out. unfortunately, it didn't turn out to be a relaxing day on the lake. from falling off, several panicking situations, running out of gas, marinas being out of gas, jet-ski towing, etc... it wasn't as relaxing of a day as we had planned for.

shrug.

i feel like i haven't accomplished anything this summer. i haven't bothered to get a job. i haven't brought out my scrapbook. i haven't even bothered to go get an oil change. and i've needed one for probably about five hundred miles now... haha.

i'm hungry :/

okay, i suppose that's about all.

i can't wait 'til the morning. wouldn't wanna change a thing.

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Do you like anyone?: mmmm, nahh.
Simple or complicated? depends what it is!
Nervous habits?: biting my nails, for sure
Are you double jointed?: nope, i am not
Can you raise one eyebrow?: no! i can't figure it out
Can you cross your eyes?: yep, not well though
Do you make your bed daily?: um, well considering the fact that i don't have one, no :)
Do you think you are unique?: not really. i mean, i guess everyone is unique, which is kind of like saying that no one is...
Do you swear/curse?: nahh
You cook your own food?: yes!
You do your own chores?: yep
You like beef jerky?: not at all
You're happy with your life?: overall, i guess
You own a dog?: joey!
You spend your money wisely?: sometimes ... :)
Do you like to swim?: i enjoy laying by the pool more. unless sarah and hannah are there. they are pretty fun to play with :)

IN - T H E - L A S T - M O N T H - H A V E - Y O U
Bought something: oh sure. lots of somethings.
Gotten sick?: YES, stupid throat thing! UGH
Been hugged?: well of course
Felt stupid?: haha, daily?
Talked to an ex: yeppp
Missed someone: of course!
Failed a test: nope
Danced: umm, idk. probably?
Gotten your hair cut?: yes, just a trim and bangs
Lied: no (: haha.

D O - Y O U - P R E F E R
Sunrise or sunset?: uhm, either one
M&Ms or Skittles?: m&ms! they have chocolate! duhhh :)
Staying up late or waking up early?: i enjoy the night
Being hot or cold?: HOT
Winter or Fall?: summer???
Sunshine or rain?: sun :)

H A V E - Y O U - E V E R
Said "I Love you": duh!
Given money to a homeless person: a long time ago
Smoked?: sick no
Waited up all night for a phone call?: nope, if it's important i'm sure i'll hear the phone ring
Sat and looked at the stars?: yes! stargazing is great :)
Been dumped?: nah
Been in a fist fight?: haha, maybe with my siblings
Been on an airplane? yep, a handful of time or so
Slept all day?: yeah, i hate that. waste of time! :/
Fallen asleep during school? haha, yeah, in high school
Been in a car accident?: yeah, but i wasn't driving
Cried yourself to sleep?: a few times, yeah
Sung in the shower?: haha, a long time ago
Laughed so hard you cried?: oh sure, it's the best
Cheated on a bf/gf?: never!
Regretted hurting someone?: of course
Regretted loving someone?: no, i don't think that love is ever a mistake

don't stop believing

2009-05-27T00:55:00.004-05:00

something i love: chocolate chip cookies

shopping today! i kind of love buying new clothes... haha. and i got a purse and shoes, but they left the stupid magnetic-non-stealing thing on it, which was obviously ineffective since the alarm didn't go off... in any case, i guess i'll have to go back out there to get them to remove it tomorrow... ANNOYING. oh well.

then lisa and i went for dinner at cheddars. fretting about the menu and the lack of nutritional information, but oh well. we sat in john's section, and that was interesting. haha.

"i'm seeing results... but i don't know where to look for them."

we are getting jobs tomorrow. we hope.

the bachelorette is silly. but amusing.

tennis tomorrow morning? we'll see if i wake up for that... haha.

hold on to that feeling

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Has the last person you texted ever been mad at you before? well, ever? yeah. right now, no.
Have you ever searched for your own house on Google Earth? yes. that thing is freakin' awesome!
Do any of your friends have a nose ring? hmm, not that i can think of
When will be the next time you text someone? idk, it's kinda late...
How much money did you spend today? nearly six-hundred. but i get back $150 of that... but the rest... :/ sad day. haha.
What will you be doing tomorrow? tennis, job finding, pool maybe, relaxing
Biggest annoyance right now? not having a job...
What's something you really want right now? a job?? haha.
How do you feel about your hair right now? well, it's all wet from the shower, but i like how it's cut currently
Have you ever slept in the same bed as a friend? yep, many a time
Did you ever waste too much time on a certain boy or girl? ummm, probably
Do you know anyone with the same name as you? lots of them!
What's your middle name? christine! i almost typed christmas... that's not for awhile.
What is your favorite color? pinkkk <3> noooope.

lake today!

2009-05-25T23:02:00.007-05:00

something i love: weekends!

old random picture i found!

we took out the jet skis for the first time this year today. it was a nice day. i just wish my spring allergies would vanish! it's basically summer, so why can't they just leave?!
sarah and i fell off, and the ski kept going by itself! we couldn't swim fast enough to catch up to it, so we're lucky mom & han were near to go round it up! lol. it was kind of hilarious.

i'm going through all of my pictures and attempting to delete ones that i've already printed to see how many more millions there are to print. there are current almost nine thousand pictures on my computer. literally!

i've still neglected to get a job.
i have nothing to do.
shopping, hopefully, tomorrow!
i love having nothing to do.
i kind of don't want a job.

my twenty second birthday is less than a month away. that kinda bothers me. i feel like my life hasn't even started yet. is that weird/ridiculous/etc?

annnnd, that's all i guess.

and since i fell for that spell, i am living there as well.

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Where do you go to shop for clothes? ae, express, hollister, delias...
Do you buy your own groceries? when i'm at school, yes
What’s your favorite fruit? gala apples/applesauce
If there was a fire, what would be the first thing you would grab? family members?? haha.
Do you have a picture of yourself doing a cartwheel? yesss, so many.
Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? nooooope.
Have you ever gotten a sunburn? i currently have one. but, when in summer don't i?!
Do you fix your bed? i don't currently have one, so that's not an issue. haha.
Do you wear slippers? sometimes in the winter
What's your favorite flower? roses
Did you go to prom? yes i did and enjoyed it immensely.
Did you ever open a lemonade stand? definitely, lol. we made pretty good money too, lol
Were you or are you in ballet? i was, as a small child... for a time.
Do you watch Spongebob? I HATE THAT SHOW MORE THAN ANY OTHER. EVER.
Last food you ate? m&ms!
Do you make presents? sometimes, yeah! but you have to be really special ;)
Do people consider you as smart? idk, you tell me.
Have you ever been to Jamaica? nope
Do you make your own cards? yes, all the time!
Have you ever tried gluing your fingers together? why would you purposely do that?!
How many languages do you know? english... and some spanish, i suppose
I am a morning person - not at all
I am a perfectionist - YES.
I am an only child - haha, far from it. try four siblings!
I am currently in my pajamas - yessss, in my favorite ones, actually.
I am currently single - that would be true.
I am okay at styling other people's hair - yeah, i guess
I bite my nails - i'm trying to break the habit
I can be paranoid at times - haha, definitely! hypochondriac, much?
I currently regret something that I have said - sure, the same thing i've been regreting for years...
When I get mad I curse frequently - nahhh
I enjoy country music - haaaaaate!
I enjoy talking on the phone - depends who it is!
I have a tendency to fall for the "wrong" person - hmmm, idk
I have changed a lot over the past year - not too much, but somewhat, yeah
I have friends who have never seen my natural hair - nah, i've never dyed it
I have had my hair cut within the last week - nope!
I have had the cops called on me - haha, new years... fireworks. oops.
I have kissed someone I knew I shouldn't - ermmmmm...

it's actually been a few days for once??

2009-05-21T22:04:00.003-05:00

something i love: rain at night

shockingly, i haven't written for a few days. weird, huh?

i took my generalist test yesterday, and surprisingly, they already posted my scores! 293 out of 300 :) yayyyy, now all i have to do is do my internship next year, take two classes, and take my g/t test! life is going too fast.

omg, my best friend is ENGAGED!!! :D
saw that one coming... haha :)
well, that's super exciting!!
are we really getting this old?!!? i mean, i guess... i am turning twenty two in less than a month. freaky!

i still haven't bothered to get a job... i just really don't want to i guess. haha. but i really do need the money... so i guess i'll have to eventually. like now. haha.

shopping this weekend! yay (:

the pool opens tomorrow night! not that i'm ready to be seen in a swimsuit, haha.

my aunt is coming in town not this weekend, but next.

and that's pretty much all i'm up to lately. i miss my friends though :(
als is in gulf shores, kourt's in ny all summer, jenni's in houston all summer... come home you guys!!

and i want to wish it all away again.

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Vegetarian? kinda seems like it lately, haha.
What jewelry do you wear? a necklace, earrings, and three rings [ruby heart, knotted heart, and baylor ring!]
Are you eating? hardly at all. lol.
Do you eat the stems of broccolli? i don't eat broccolli at all. so there.
Makeup? always!
Would you ever have plastic surgery? that's a definite no!
What do you wear to bed? depends. i usually just throw on pj shorts/pants and a tshirt. sometimes i'll wear a nightie though.
Have you ever done anything illegal? nothing major...
Hair color? it's blonde. with a hint of red, haha.
If you could go anywhere in the world on a vacation, where would you go? IRELAND, obvi.
Do you sleep with stuffed animals? yesssss, puppy <3>

i remember you best.

2009-05-16T22:34:00.006-05:00

something i love: chocolate.

i nearly cut off my finger on a stupid measuring glass today. so much for a non-harmful way of being healthy... hmmmm.

i should probably get a job soon...

imisschocolate.

and our love would count for everything.

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Birthday: june 19 (:
Heritage: IRISH, russian, dutch, cherokee, some others...
Religion: Christian!
School: yay baylor
GPA: three.ninefour :/
Eye Color: green!
Do you believe in the one?: maybe, maybe not.
Last movie you watched: bout to watch the day the world stood still
Last song you heard: falling in love in a coffee shop
Why are you taking this survey: habit
Broken someone's heart?: yepp
Had your heart broken?: yes :/
Cheated on someone?: never
Been cheated on?: not that i'm aware of
Kissed someone who wasn't single?: nope
Slept outside?: a long time ago
Been arrested?: nope!
Done something you wished you could take back?: definitely
Last time you cried? hmm, a few days ago
i am happiest when: i'm with people i love
fast food is: really bad for you!
i wish i: i don't know.
i wish everyone would: just be nice to each other :)
i don't: have a job.
i love: chocolate. haha.

show me how pretty the world is.

2009-05-14T23:21:00.005-05:00

something i love: looking through old things, like letters or pictures.

okay, so forget the trying to make new blogs. from time to time, i will just post things like recipes, pictures, fun things to do, and scrapbooking things here. i don't feel like trying to keep up with that many different blogs, haha.

i hated the grey's finale. i am sooooo mad. the ending was completely unnecessary, and i can't believe that it would be written that way!! ANGER. things better change with the premiere for next season!!

the ball's in your court, you know.

i have sixty seven secrets. i wonder if that's even healthy...

even at my best, i wanna let go.

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Annoyance: noises. and the fact that i can't hear out of my left ear.
Car: has a crack in the windshield. SAD DAY.
Day or night: nighttt!
Single?: yeppp
Age?: only a month away from twenty two... where does time go??
The color of your eyes: green!
Take walks in the rain?: not generally
Like to drive fast?: nahhh, i like being alive, okay? :)
Been out of the country?: not yet! ireland <3333>

okay, here's what i'm thinking.

2009-05-13T17:49:00.007-05:00

okay, so i made some other blogs. i just don't know if i'll actually keep up with them. here are the ideas. i won't put the links up yet though...

1. recipes i like
2. pictures i like or a mystery picture (like those close up ones that you're not sure what they are...)
3. scrapbooking
4. things to do

tell me what you think.

and i'm going to add some things to my current updates:

[something i love/something that make me happy. i have a list that i made years and years ago that i found the other day, that i've added to.]

[ramblings about my day and random statements that make no sense]

[some song lyric, in italics of course]

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survey thing of sorts]

and that's how it will be. so...
[start entry...]

something i love: the color of the sky right before sunrise

okay, so i planned to go look for a job today... didn't get around to that, again. maybe tomorrow. maybe i won't work at all. that's where i'm at right now.

i still wonder if that actually happened or not. sometimes i think it was just a dream.

i need to start scrapbooking. also, order more pictures. but that would require some intense sorting... which i will eventually have to get around to... oh well.

everything works, oh everything works in your arms.
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What month were you born in? juuune :)
Toothbrush: pink. i need a new one.
Jewelry worn daily: a necklace and my three fav rings
Pillow cover right now? red!
Best Friend: spending time with the bf... not me :( sad day. haha.
Cologne/Perfume: pink!
CD in stereo: matt nathanson, duhhh.
Wearing now: a blue cotton dress
Wishing for: wouldn't you like to know?
Wanting: cookies or something.
Something you are deathly afraid of? blood, sharp objects (including, but not limited to, needles and knives)
Do you believe in God? definitely
What's something you wish you could understand better? LIFE.
What is your favorite thing to wear? dresses!
How much is the most you've ever spent on a single clothing item? hmmmm, five hundred dollars on a dress, i suppose. but it was a very special dress :)
Do you match your belt with your hair color? whattttt, i don't wear belts though, so whatever
How many pairs of shoes do you own? maybe like thirty or more, but i'm not sure
What are you listening to right now? just guess
Where do you want to get married? this pretty church in dallas... idk.
Do you send out holiday cards each year? yepp :)
Hair right now? kinda messy, but it's whatev
When was the last time you got a sunburn? als would know... day before dia. haha.
Things that drive you crazy? hmmm, come talk to me, i can't list them all here.
Do you think you are a good driver? for the most part, yeah!
Where are you right now? hooome
Name someone with the same birthday as you: kourttt!
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? ireland, for sure!
How many concerts have you gone to? a handful or less... not very many
Where would you want to go on a first date? to the beach. haha, i'm realistic, no? :)
Have you ever bungee jumped? definitely not!
Have you ever crashed a car? nahhhh
What was the last movie you watched? idk, we've been watching so many. benjamin button is next though.
Where was the last place you went besides your house? blockbuster!
Have you ever seriously vandalized someone else's property? jokingly ;)
What do you usually order from starbucks? tall, passion fruit tea, sweetened!
Tell something totally weird about yourself: i don't like normal foods, like ice cream, popcorn, or chicken
Do you have an i-pod? yeahhh, it's on its last leg though. i've had it for, what, almost four years now? haha.
Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity? yeah, weirdly lindsay lohan, but i disagree.
Do you have braces? haddd.
Are you comfortable with your height? i mean, it's whatev.
Do you speak any other languages besides English? i could probably talk to a small child in spanish...
Have you ever ridden in a limo? "maybe you will when you get married... or maybe when you die." -hannah
Can you dance? i've been told: no :)
What was the latest you have ever stayed up? not sleeping at all i suppose.
Have you ever thought you were honestly going to die? haha, for split seconds

i want a red umbrella.

2009-05-11T20:55:00.005-05:00

i have determined that this blog will never have a real purpose. this one i will use for my own personal, daily life. just write whatever comes to mind. probably won't mean anything to anyone but me, but that's okay. like a new livejournal, i suppose.

but i'm going to make some other ones, just to find out which one i like best, because i have several ideas for things i might like to write about, but i'm not sure which one i'll choose yet, so i will be compiling/designing/etc in the next few days and i'll post a list here to let you [whomever you may be] know... feedback would be helpful, i suppose.

okay, later days!

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What do you do during a thunderstorm? be afraid. haha.
When is the last time you were amused? a few minutes ago
Is there someone who continuously lets you down? unfortunately
Has an ex ever wanted you back after you broke up? yes
Where did you get the pants you are wearing from? i'm wearing a skirt from ae
Where is your best friend right now? one at home and one in nyc
Do you find smoking unattractive? extremely
Do you drink on a regular basis? nahhhh
Ever been suspended? never
Have any plans for the summer? some traveling... nothing too exiciting
Single? yeppp
Can you honestly say that you're okay right now? definitely
Three days from now will you be in a relationship? who knows? i doubt it though.
Could you go for the rest of your life without drinking alcohol? sure
What is the shortest time you can take getting ready in the morning? depends where i'm going, but maybe fifteen minutes?
Listen to Miley Cyrus for 3 hours straight or go skydiving? definitely not skydiving!
Do you find it difficult to sleep on your stomach? yes! only on my side
Is there someone you will never forget? of course!
Would you like to put last night on repeat, and live it forever? nahhh, it wasn't that great. i've been sick!
Have you ever shouted at random people from inside a moving car? haha, everytime i drive?!
Has anyone told you they loved you in the last week? of course!
Do you miss someone right now? definitely
Last time you were on the phone? like an hour ago
Is there anyone on your mind all the time? Who? not really, no. there are certain people that cross my mind every day though
How was your most recent relationship? wellll... it didn't end well, let's just say that
And who the last person to text you? michelle i believe, i may be incorrect
How many pillows are on your bed? dos! and by bed, i mean couch.
What's the longest you've ever talked on the phone? like four hours i think
What's your favorite season? SUMMER
What are you listening to? stupid tv. why is it CONSTANTLY on in this house??!! drives me NUTS
Do you have a best friend? of course!!!
Are you happy? definitely
Has anyone ever sang to you? mhmmm
What are you going to do this weekend/week? don't know. i'm being spontaneous this week- no big plans
Favorite person to run and tell your problems to: als, probably
Comfortable? besides the tv, yeah
Do you wear makeup? yeah, most of the time anyway
Do you have good eye sight? umm, it's debatable, lol
Do you think anyone has feelings for you? hmm, idk, probably not after... well, nevermind
Has anything happened to you in the past month that made you really mad? YESSSSS
Are you someone's best friend? yeppp :)
Do you blow-dry your hair? no, i let it air dry overnight
Did you enjoy your weekend? nope, i was sick
What were you doing at 7:00 AM? sleeping, most def
Do you eat ranch with your pizza? never, i don't like ranch
Any current problems? probably, but i'm ignoring them currently
Is tomorrow going to be a good day? hopefully!
Is there anyone that you care more about than yourself? yes
You have a crazy side? haha, yeah, but you have to know me really well
Do you wish someone was with you right now? i don't care
Do you sing obnoxiously in the car? only if i'm alone, haha
In one word, how do you feel right now? tired
Do you enjoy late night phone conversations? definitely!
What does your hair look like right now? i just got it cut, so it looks nice since she fixed it for me :)
Is the last person you hugged older than you? nope
Does anyone completely understand you? yessss, for the most part anyway
What's usually colder, your hands or your feet? feet i think
What were you doing 12 AM last night? i don't rememeber, arguing with mom/lisa? haha
Is it hard for you to get over someone? yeah
Is there anything in your past that you'd like to do again? yep!
Can you count your serious relationships on one hand? yes!
Have you held hands with anyone recently? hannn :)
Do you have someone who you can completely be yourself around? definitely

purpose.

2009-05-11T03:31:00.002-05:00

i promise that the next post will actually have meaning and depth.
or i will try my hardest anyway.
i just have to figure out something to write about that actually is worthy of being read... and that's where i'll leave you.

all we are we are.

2009-05-10T18:49:00.003-05:00

going on my third day of illness now. sweet. what the heck. what a way to start summer, no?

mother's day! presents... out for lunch... everyone else is going to eastern hills to play golf/tennis... but i'm allergic to the outdoors, and i'm sick, so i'm here alone now. oh well. i need some quiet, i suppose.

still have yet to go look for a summer job... i should probably get on that eventually.

i also have been meaning to cut my hair. my bangs are out of control.

and get a new purse. i hate mine.

i'm being really negative. sorry.

that's all though.

adios, and have a nice mother's day :)

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What's your favorite sports drink? i just like water, thanks
Do you wear sunglasses while driving? if it's bright enough outside, yeah
Last magazine you read? no idea. i'm not a huge fan, personally
Favorite kind of potato chips? i don't really like chips all that much, slash at all
At around 3:00 PM yesterday you were doing what: hmm, probably sleeping- i've been sick
Cereal you couldn't live without? i could live without all of them- i don't like cereal
What's the one thing you couldn't afford to leave behind on a vacation? probably my phone, so i don't lose all connection with the outside world
Can you watch golf on TV for more than 15 minutes? definitely not. i do not like golf
Ever gone bungee jumping? no thanks
How about jumping on a trampoline? oh heck yes
Temperature outside? seventy eight, apparently
Ever read a motivational book? sure. cold tangerines is kind of a motivational book, i think
Best pizza place in town? i mean, we order pizza hut out of old habit, but i think napoli's is pretty delish
If you had 24 hours to live, what would you do? spend my time with everyone i love, and tell everyone anything i've ever wanted to but never had the courage to do so
Last movie you saw? i watched hotel for dogs with the fam last night
How bad are your allergies? pretty darn terrible in the spring and fall
How many pairs of socks do you own? hmm, not many. i don't like socks
Do you like chinese food? not at all
Is your room clean? always
Do you smoke? sick no!
Do long distance relationships work? not for me. other people, yeah- on rare occasions
How many times have you been pulled over by the police? zeroooo
Pancakes or French Toast? pancakes, as long as i make them and eat them straight out of the skillet
Do you like coffee? not at all
How do you like your eggs? i don't like eggs!
Number of pillows? two, por favor
Last thing you ate? some chocolate chips, what else?
What are you hearing right now? bulletproof weeks, by matt nathanson. can you tell i'm obsessed?
Can you play pool? i can, but i'm not good at it, and i never remember the rules!
Do you know how to swim? well enough to keep myself from drowning, but that's all
Favorite ice cream? i don't actually like ice cream
Do you like maps? haha, i guess, but i can't read them to save my life, so they don't do a lot of good!
What is your favorite season? SUMMERRRRR <3>

i wanna feel the car crash, i wanna feel the capsize

2009-05-08T23:15:00.007-05:00

stupid allergies. this is why i hate spring. and i'm like super allergic to waco spring, so yesterday just about did me in.
i completely lost my voice at times today. it was annoying.
so my name changed from tree girl to mute girl... haha.

to do:
cut hair
find job
take generalist [i finally scheduled it today! may 20.]
buy summer clothes
oil change
swimsuit [meh...]

i made brownies today. they were delish. and i say were because they're all gone because brownies never last in my house...

i need to find bedding, a bed, other furniture, and bathroom decor/necessities for next year. all i want for my bday is apartment stuff... but that's not for like a month, and i don't even need the stuff until july 31.

i still can't believe junior year is over! life is going by too fast.

however, i got told that i looked fifteen today. awesome. haha.

okay, i guess that's all.

i wanna feel the car crash
i wanna feel the capsize
i wanna feel the bomb drop
the earth stop, til i'm satisfied
i wanna feel the car crash
cause i'm dying on the inside
i wanna let go and know that
i'll be alright, alright

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What time is it? eleven twenty three
Nickname? manda, amada, at, mandy, mandio
Age? twenty one
Would you rather live somewhere else? yeah, but still close to home
Height? five three
Eye color? greeeeen
Hair color? dark blonde... some agree with me that it has a hint of red.
Hardest class? teaching
Easiest class? stats
What day did school start? like i remember
Do you have classes with friends? sure, sure. the g/t girls pretty much had all the same classes
Do you go to school events? sometimes
Have a significant other? noooope.

In the Past 24 Hours Have You?
Had a serious talk? i'm sure
Hugged someone? yeahhh
Fought with a friend? nope
Cried? nahhh
Laughed? of course
Bought something? hmm, i don't think so
Cut your hair? nope
Felt stupid? sure
Talked to someone you love? yessss
Missed someone? definitely

Have-you-ever ?
Smoked? sick no
Eaten an entire box of Oreos? nahhh, i don't really like oreos all that much
Been dumped? nope
Had someone be unfaithful to you? not that i'm aware of
Been in love? yep
Kissed someone? yes
Jumped on a trampoline? yeahhh, love those. but not to tumble on.
Colored in a coloring book (and had fun)? duhhh
Had a bubble bath? yeah!! love.
Stay up all night? definitely
Shoved stuff under your bed to make your room look clean? no, mine's always clean
Gotten in trouble for talking in class? once. thanks als. haha.
Had stitches? noooo, scary!
Broken up with someone and regretted it? maybe...
Fallen asleep in class? a few times in high school b/c i was sooo exhausted all the time
Been brokenhearted? oh sure
Done something really stupid? haha, of course
Broken a bone? yeppp

Favorites
Guy name? elijah
Girl name? madison
Color? pink!
Holiday? Christmas!!!
Day of the week? friday
Restaurant? italian, in general
Fastfood restaurant? sonic!
Store? ae/express/delias/hollister
Season? SUMMER
Number? nineteen
Sport? gymnastics <3

idk.

2009-05-06T23:44:00.004-05:00

officially finished with junior year!!
i took a quick trip to waco today with lisa and rowdy to take the only final i had and turn in stuff, pick up stuff, and check out.
we also drove by my actual apartment for next year. it kinda has a yard! lol, cause it's off in the corner kinda, so have a cute little corner yard. i'm kinda excited! :)

one of the nicks in my window turned into a big crack today because of the heat, i guess. sad day!!!! :( not really, but still, i'm kinda upset about that. but nothing can be changed now, so whatever.

gratziano's for dinner with michelle. yummy, as always. gotta love the rolls!!

i need to find a job.
and cut my hair.
and get new clothes.

that's all!

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What's going on between you and the last person you kissed? absolutely nothing.
What was your worst mistake in your life? wouldn't you like to know?
What friend do you tell the most to? definitely als
You're walking down the street with your love, where are you going? i wouldn't know.
What's something you really want right now, be honest? chocolate. always.
Does anything hurt on your body? yeahhh, my throat!! stupid spring allergies :(
Who was the last person to bring great disappointment to you? hmm, not saying.
Do you still talk to that person? no.
Who was the last person you had a deep conversation with? hmm, not sure.
What are you listening to right now? andrew playing rock band
Do you know someone in jail? i know people who have been, but are not currently there
Where were you at 2:00 this morning? on the couch, debating whether or not to go to sleep
Where's the weirdest place you've changed clothes? hmm, not sure.
Do you wear glasses? nope
Anything annoying you right now? sore throat!
Anybody you're looking forward to seeing soon? sure!
Is there a friend particularly that you miss? definitely
What will you be doing in a half hour? showering
What is your underwear color? pink and yellow
Anywhere you'd rather be right now? not particularly
Are you going anywhere for the next summer? idk, san antonio, the beach, illinois
Do you have plans today? it's already 10:22, so no.
Are you waiting for anyone's text right now? nahhh
You're single, why? i want to be.
Do you prefer warm or cold weather? WARM <3>

nothing.

2009-05-05T20:26:00.005-05:00

today was better. i did end up going shopping, but not buying anything. oh well.

i made an ENORMOUS cake last night. it's crazy. it's also an earthquake cake... haha, oh well. it's been called many names and made plenty of fun of ("colossal cake," people threatening to eat it with a shovel...), but people continue to eat it at an alarming rate! haha.

my dad kinda fixed my phone. he removed the spare screw that was rolling around inside, causing it not to open and shut properly, but now it's missing that screw because we don't know where it came from, so half of the phone is kinda loose... blah.

i need a new purse!!!!! suggestions?!

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-C-U-R-R-E-N-T-L-Y- -W-E-A-R-I-N-G-
What shirt are you wearing?: seniors 06! :)
What kind of pants are you wearing?: pj pants... ae, brown, white hearts.
Necklaces?: i had my clover one on earlier, not anymore.
Mascara?: just took it off
Eyeliner?: ditto
Is your hair up or down?: down and drying

-T-H-I-S- -O-R- -T-H-A-T-
Rock or Rap?: typically rock.
Coffee or Hot Cocoa?: neither
Hummer or Sports Car?: sports car for sure. hummers are killing the environment. haha.
Bracelet or Necklace: necklace!
Night Or Day?: night!!
Jeans or Capris?: dresses/skirts
Love or Fun?: depends what you're looking for as the end result

-H-A-V-E- -Y-O-U- -E-V-E-R-
Kissed someone?: sure
Got chased by the cops?: never
Got detention?: nahhh
Slept past into the afternoon?: yeahhh, i hate that when i do that!!
Rejected someone?: yep
Skipped a class?: yesss

-T-H-E- -L-A-S-T-
Person you talked to in person?: mom
Person you talked to online?: hmm, michelle i think!
Thing you laughed at?: idk, i laughed a lot today. silly day
Thing you cried about?: being frustrated at things i have no control over

T-O-D-A-Y
What was your highlight of the day?: going shopping? idk.
What did you learn?: nothing new today i doubt.
What did you eat for lunch?: tortellini!
Who made your day worse?: no one!

-R-A-N-D-O-M-
What kind of shampoo do you use? aussie right now.
Are you scared of what life will be like in 10 years?: sometimes
Are you sad?: nahhh
Do you have mental breakdowns?: maybe.
Do you miss someone: definitely
Would you get back with your last ex if you could? nope!
Would you kiss anyone on your fb friends list? maybe, idk.
How many kids do you want to have? i want to adopt two or three
What did you do for your last birthday? i was in disney world! went out to eat and such
What's your main ringtone on your phone? all fall down by onerepublic
What time did you wake up today? like ten thirty?! lateeee.
What were you doing two nights ago? that would have been sunday, so packing up my apartment in waco!
Name something you can't wait to do: idk, just fun stuff this summer...
What is one thing you wish you could change about yourself? can i choose more than one thing?
If you had $250,000 what would you do with it? a lot of things come to mind. car. phone. house. purse. haha, idk.
how long have you worked at your current job? i don't have one! someone help me out?
What's your favorite month? june!
Your least favorite month? february
What's the last piece of clothing someone borrowed from you? michelle borrowed a skirt
Who is getting on your nerves right now? hmmmm, i won't say.
Last person you text messaged? lisa
Favorite drink? water!
Favorite food? chocolate
Have you been to Europe? nope, i've never left the us

sooner surrender

2009-05-04T23:30:00.004-05:00

oh man, today was not good.
epic headache to top everything else off.
maybe tomorrow i'll go shopping, and that will make everything better.
or at least help.
idk, whatever.

on another note... i'm in love with matt nathanson. apparently, he's been around for quite sometime, but i've just now starting listening to him. go find some of his songs and try it out!

okay that's all.

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HAVE YOU EVER
Cheated on someone?: no.
Fallen off the bed?: definitely!
Broken someone's heart?: yes
Had your heart broken?: yeppp...
Done something you regret?: of course.

CURRENTLY
Wearing?: green dress, white tank top, white sweater.
Like anyone?: nahhh
Have any piercings?: just my ears, once.
Ever Smoked?: no way, sick.

LAST PERSON YOU...
Hugged?: han
Talked on the phone to? lisa i think
Yelled at?: hmm, who didn't i yell at today?? ... oops.

PERSONAL
What do you want to be when you finish school?: elementary teacher!
What are you most scared of?: failure
What do you usually think about before you go to bed?: regrets
Love your family?: of course

FAVORITE
Song: idk, can't pick one
Ice Cream Flavor: don't like ice cream
Candy: dark chocolate m&ms. or rolos. or three musketeers. so, okay, i can't choose.
Day of the Week: friday definitely!
Color: pinkkk

DO YOU
Like to give hugs?: sure, sure
Like to walk in the rain?: sometimes, not usually
Like to travel?: it's not something i'm passionate about, but i don't mind every once in awhile
Sleep on your side?: yesss, always
Have a goldfish?: no, i considered it though. or a beta.
Have stuffed animals?: of course!

THIS OR THAT
Sugar or salt?: sugar, most def
Silver or gold?: white gold
Chocolate or flowers?: both???!
Color or Black-and-white photos?: depends on the pic
Stay up late or sleep in?: stay up late!
Hot or cold?: hot!
Spring or Fall?: spring, even though i have allergies in both of those seasons. annoying!!
Mexican or italian food?: ITALIAN. hands down, no contest.

and the apartment building is on fire.

2009-05-01T14:59:00.002-05:00

cool, so i was writing this last night, but my comp messed up and apparently saved nothing.

awesome.

anyway, i am now home for summer! i must revisit waco once more to take a final next thursday, but i didn't wanna hang out there with nothing to do for six days.

intern orientation was short today, so i got to leave pretty early. exciting.

i have a new obsession: this widget that i got that is this puzzle/scrabble type thing. love it. haha.

anyway, that's all for now.

it doesn't even matter.

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So, what did you do all day?: intern orientation, drive for two hours, home.
What is the most expensive thing you've bought recently? i haven't really bought anything recently! i paid for cpr the other day, which was forty. i passed, ps!
Last concert you attended: tso!!!
Coolest thing you've gotten in the mail lately: MY SHIRT!! which i left in nyc on accident.
Describe your favorite article of clothing: i'm pretty much in love with these white shorts i'm wearing.
What's for dinner?: pizza! heck yes.
What was the last board game you played?: scrabble with als.
Last movie you saw at a theater: 17 again! awesome movie!!
Do you have any special traditions only you or your family does? throwing glasses in the street on new years?! :)
Are you reading any books right now?: cold tangerines. great book!
What do you do when you can't fall asleep?: think. which probably further prevents me from sleeping.
What is your favorite kind of food that you only get to have once a year: if i like it, i'm going to make it more than once a year!!
What food(s) do you go to the store for ASAP when you run out?: CHOCOLATE
Isn't there another appropriate response for "I love you" besides "I love you, too."?: i've always wondered that myself.
Last new artist that you listened to and really liked: i have a thing for matt nathanson. however, i'm not sure if he's new or not. i just discovered him though.
Share random fact about yourself: i don't like ice cream.
Have you ever dressed up for Halloween at work?: nopeee
Do you have any clothes that you pilfered or inherited from your parents?: i wore my mom's southern belle prom dress several halloweens...
What was the last free thing you've gotten?: vs things!
Have you ever been to a convention?: a waco isd one...
Ever have those moments when you realize that you somehow just cheated death?: hm, nope.

things.

2009-04-29T20:48:00.007-05:00

today's events!
1. intern orientation
2. lunch/break
3. cpr/first aid
4. dinner/homework
5. future roommate meeting!

so first off, there was intern orientation. it wasn't as long and exhausting as what i was expecting... and we're now eligible to sub in waco/surrounding districts??! i mean, i guessss... haha. this morning, i also found out that we don't just have one assignment for the entire year like what i had thought... apparently, g/t people get two different assignments... which i mean is fine... more experience with various age groups and schools, i'm imagining, so okay.

i went ahead and got my cpr and first aid out of the way tonight. that also wasn't as long and terrible as i was imagining. we started at 2:30 and went until 7:10, with only one 5 minute break. but there was so much to do and go over that it seemed like it went by really quickly. it was supposed to be six hours though, so i was glad that we got through the material quickly. and now i can save your life! ;)

tomorrow is more intern orientation and then last day of classes!! exciting! maybe i'll actually go to all of them tomorrow... haha.

i've gotten too much sleep this week... it kinda scares me. plus, i've been having all these weird dreams...

oh well. adios!

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What would you take from your house if you knew it would be flooded tomorrow: my journals.
If you could erase anything you ever said to anyone, what would it be? oh, wouldn't you like to know.
You’re stuck in a room for an hour with a chalk board, what do you draw on it? haha, i don't know. i'd probably practice my teacher handwriting, lol.
Something you wish to accomplish before the end of the year: by the end of 2009... hmm, i hadn't really thought about it.
How much does it take to make you laugh? not much. i think everything is funny.
How many sheep do you want on your farm? what farm!??!
What mistakes are you glad you made? i guess some relationships...
Do you think giant anacondas really have a purpose on this earth? i suppose so, i don't know what though.
Which is worse- pounds under or over weight? i'd rather by underweight...
Do you like eating ice cream out of the carton? no, i don't like ice cream
Do you find it gross to share drinks with family or friends? no, not really.
Will artificial intelligence help better or destroy the world? i think it's creepy.
How long does it take you to get out of bed in the morning? depends how tired i am and if i really HAVE to get out of bed or not.
Do you think we'll use other planets in the future? no.
Do you think it would be a good idea if we recreated dinosaurs? definitely not!!
What kind of animal do you think the world could live without? i think everything has some purpose, whether or not we know it.
If someone invented glasses that can see through things, would you buy it? depends on the cost.
Would you prefer to be emotionless, so you didn't have to feel pain? no way.
What do you think should be added to planes? hmm, more space. i always feel a bit claustrophobic.
Do you have a weak stomach? yessss
If you could go back in time to the dinosaur era, would you take a visit? no, i'd be scared.
Are there some mistakes you regret making? of course.
Do you often make the same mistake twice, three times, or constantly? constantly... :/

boom boom pow (:

2009-04-28T21:37:00.004-05:00

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE END OF SCHOOL!!!!

like i can't even express.

and therefore, my schoolwork effort has dropped to a bare minimum. oh well, i have all As anyway, and no finals, except stats, which will be a cinch.

i love that word. and sike/syke/psych! no one says that anymore. sad day.

anyway.

intern orientation tomorrow! but i have no idea what yet to expect. they didn't really say at all. they also didn't say what to wear... i was planning on wearing a sundress tomorrow anyway, so i hope that's okay... i think it's probably too short to be considered "professional," but they didn't say what to wear, so it's not my fault.

i also have cpr training tomorrow. i haven't done that stuff since seventh grade... hmmm.

okay i'm gonna go brush my teeth now!

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Are most of the friends in your life new or old? hmm, a mix of both!
Do you own any furniture from Ikea? not yet, but i will after this summer...
Do you still talk to the person you had your first kiss with? hmm, it's been like two years since i've talked to him, i think?
What would you do with 1000 plastic forks? fork als' yard... hahaha :)
Where are you going on your next vacation? texas places/beach <3>

we do what we have to.

2009-04-27T22:07:00.004-05:00

so today was a bit weird to say the least.

i hardly got anything accomplished. i hate it when it rains. i always feel so lethargic... and i don't want to do anything. problematically it's supposed to rain this entire week. awful. oh well, it's the last week of school! YAYYY :) one final on the 7th, then i'm free for summer.

i wonder if i said all that in my previous entry. sorry for the repetition if that's the case.

but, i guess there's really nothing new to report anyway.

i really want a brownie right now. but i already brushed my teeth... i'm lazy, yeah.

okay, that's all i suppose.

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Are there any bruises/cuts on your body? always. have you met me? clumsiest person ever.
How late did you stay up last night? um, like midnight thirty? idk...
Do you know anyone who has been arrested? yeppp
How old is the person you're currently interested in? i'm not currently interested.
Have you ever made anyone cry? sure, sure.
How long do you have until your birthday? a little less than two months.
Who did you last talk to on the phone? For how long? umm, mom for like ten minutes?
Will the next person you kiss be the same person you last kissed? hm, i doubt it.
How are you feeling? tiiiiired.
Do you want someone to call you right now? not particularly.
Last person you had a deep conversation with? umm, probably als.
Do you like hugs? yes, fav!
Are you a loud person? if you know me, i can be.
Are you a shy person? typically.
What is something you really want right now? some chocolate. always.
Is your best friend single? nope!
Who was the last person you cried in front of? hmm, good question. idk. i try REALLY hard not to cry in front of people.
Does it take a lot to make you cry? not at all.
Are you currently reading a book? yes! cold tangerines! GOOD book.
How did you wake up this morning? phone
What do you want for your next birthday? apartment stuff
Is there something that happened in your past that you hate talking about? not really... i mean, sure there are painful memories, but i'll discuss them if need be.
Have you ever skipped school just because you were tired? sure
Ever walked on a rooftop? nope. i can't even think if i've ever actually been on a roof
Has someone ever called you beautiful? sure
Will you be in a relationship in 4 months? how should i know?
Are you wearing shorts? nahhh, sweatpants. it's freezing in here.
Does anyone hate you? probably.
What are you up to this weekend? not sure yet!
Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? not everyone.
Do you miss anyone? yesssss. lots of someones.
What is your current problem? wouldn't you like to know?
What makes you most happy? chocolate. friends. family. church.
Are you musically inclined? i can play piano...
If you could go back in time, and change something, would you? yesssss.
What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now? some song by the AAR
Name someone with the same birthday as you: kourt!
Have you ever vandalized someone's private property? not seriously. just in jest :)
Have you ever sung in front of a large audience? church...
What do you usually order from Starbucks? tall passion fruit tea, sweetened please.
How old are you? twenty one.
Do you wear a watch? not usually
Do you have anything pierced? just my ears, nothing extravagant... haha.
Do you like to shop? YES
What was the last thing you paid for with cash? hmm, i have no idea
What was the last thing you paid for with a credit card? groceries! milk, brownie things, and muffins!
Do you know any twins? yes, quite a few actually
Do you have any weird relatives? haha, yeah!
What is your favorite pair of pants that you own? a particular pair of jeans
What is your favorite day of the week? FRIDAY!!!

old things.

2009-04-25T19:42:00.004-05:00

so i was trying to clean out my computer today to make more space... i didn't really want to delete anything, so i was putting all of my old word documents into notepad files so they're take up less room... anyway, the point of this... i was trying to clean without getting all involved and reading everything, but of course i couldn't avoid that... haha. so i was reading some of my college admission essays, and i can't believe how much i've changed since them- some good ways, some bad... i also of course ran across all the old bio labs and high school projects that consumed my life and stressed me out. you know, i was going to save them, but i might just throw them out. they're like terrible memories that i feel still can haunt me if they exist.

"I would like to devote a year or so of my life volunteering in another country." what happened to that girl? not that i wouldn't still like to do that, i just don't think like that anymore... i don't know.

school's almost over! i really want to get my stats final moved! i'm done with everything that i need to do in waco next friday, the 1st, except my stats final. and that isn't until the 7th! so i just don't really wanna hang out in waco for 6 extra days with nothing to do... bc i mean, waco is just not that exciting. i guess i could go back to garland for awhile and try to find a summer job, and then drop back by in waco on thursday just to take a final. but it seems like a major inconvience to spend two hours driving there and two hours back... i don't know. maybe i can get her to move it to an earlier date... that'd be nice.

i tried to pack some of my things today, just because i don't really have anything else to do. i stuffed as many clothes as i could in my suitcase, but it is overflowing and i still have a lot more clothes to take home... and i don't have any boxes here... so, not sure what i'm going to do about that... at least i didn't pack a million things this year, like i did all of the other years. i'm so excited for next year though!!! own bedroom, own bathroom... excitement.

alright, i'm off to finish some things up. i'll leave you with this:

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Have You Ever...
[x]Been furious with a a friend?
[x]Been angry at someone for no reason?
[ ]Hated a friend?
[x]Held a grudge?
[x]Felt like you didn't need offered help?
[x]Put off a huge project till the last day?
[ ]Ignored homework in a class your failing?
[x]Told yourself "I'll do it later"?
[x]Slept in past noon?
[ ]Blown your paycheck in one day?
[x]Played Poker with money
[x]been tickled so hard you couldn't talk
[x]liked someone but never told them
[x]went camping
[ ]had a crush on your brother's friend
[x]walk in the rain without an umbrella
[x]worn something your mom didn't approve of
[ ]been to a nude beach
[x]burnt yourself with a curling iron/straightner
[ ]wanted to be a police officer
[x]broke up with someone
[x]been hit on by someone too old
[ ]wanted to be a model
[ ]bought lottery tickets
[x]cried during a movie
[x]hung up on someone
[x]yelled at your pet
[x]had a stalker
[ ]protested
[does ellis island count?]been to an island
[x]been in love
[ ]Screamed in a library
[ ]Been dumped
[x]Wished a part of you was different
[x]laughed so hard you cried
[x!!]been sunburned
[x]had to wear something you hated
[x]been to a luau
[ ]been out of the country
[x]been honked at by some guy when you were walking down the sidewalk
[x]went on a diet
[ ]cheated on your bf/gf
[x]been on a plane
[ ]thrown a shoe at someone
[x]broke someone's heart
[x]bought something way too expensive
[ ]been kicked out of the mall
[x]been mean to someone then instantly wanted to take it back
[ ]fell off your roof

Can you....
[ ]Unwrap a starburst with your tongue
[ ]open your eyes underwater
[ ]eat whatever you want and not have to worry
[of pre-ks... haha.]sing in front of a crowd
[x]whistle
[x]walk in really high heels
[ ]eat super spicy foods
[ ]skateboard
[x]multitask
[ ]touch your nose with your tongue
[ ]surf
[x]do the splits

lately.

2009-04-24T19:17:00.005-05:00

i'm still sunburned from wednesday! mannn. i put sunscreen on and everything, but i guess it just didn't help. sad day. oh well.

i planned to be really productive and get things done today, but i can't find any motivation! i don't have class again until tuesday... so i'm not sure why i think i should get everything done today and tomorrow... but i guess having absolutely no homework to do on sunday and monday would be nice.

next week is intern orientation! weird! but, exciting.

i. don't. want. to. do. anything. i just want to sit by my open window and read my book and chill. that sounds perfect.

or bake some delicious cookies. that sounds great... if only summer weren't coming up... haha. but i'm actually SO GLAD that it is. that will be niiiiice :)

my spell check isn't working for some reason. don't judge me. haha.

that's all!

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Had a boyfriend? yes
Fallen in love? yeah
Cried over a boy/girl? yes
Gotten in a fight about something stupid? sure
Ruined a friendship? yeahhh :/
Played truth or dare? haha, like when i was ten.
Gotten yelled at by a teacher for talking? in high school...
Skipped class? yeppp.
Highlighted/ dyed your hair? not yet.
Have you ever had your heart broken? yeppp.
Do you believe that there are certain circumstances where cheating is ok? absolutely not.
Do you want children? i want to adopt some!
If you could get married anywhere, where would it be? maybe by the beach? idkkkk.
What would you say about your last ex? umm...
How much cash do you have on you? none! i never carry cash...
What shirt are you wearing? a baylor one that i like to sleep in.
Bright or Dark Room? dark, haha.
Favorite age you have been so far? twenty one. i wish i could stay this age forever, haha.
What is your current desktop picture? me and sisters.
If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly, which would you choose? hmmm, probably a million dollars.
The last song you listened to? i'm listening to "hearing voices" by onerepublic currently.
What's the weather like? it's a nice day, i've loved the weather lately.
Have you eaten breakfast yet? i don't eat breakfast
What do you see when you look out the window? pat neff!
Have you exercised today? yep!
What do you plan to do for the rest of the day or tomorrow? today i'm going to get stuff done. same thing tomorrow.
When did you wake up today? ten-ish, i think.
Have you eaten lunch yet? yepp, a hamburger.
Did you buy anything today? hmm, nope
Has something changed drastically today? nahhh
Did you sing aloud today? yeah, probably
Did you talk to a friend on the phone today? yeah
Did you get mail today? i wouldn't know... i didn't check my mail today.
Have you taken a nap today? nahhh. i slept plenty long enough today. no need for a nap.
What are you listening to at the moment? "stay awake" by secondhand serenade
Is anyone in the room with you? not right now... michelle went out of town for the weekend
Are you feeling lazy? YES
What have you accomplished today? i did laundry, if that counts

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE IN THE PAST YEAR?
[x] skipped class?
[x] dated someone
[x] kissed someone
[x] hugged someone
[ ] started a rumor
[ ] gotten a detention
[x] cried
[x] made new friends
[x] watched a football game
[ ] watched a soccer game
[ ] watched a baseball game
[ ] watched a tennis match
[ ] watched a basketball game
[ ] watched a track meet
[x] broken up with someone
[x] got a 100% on a test
[x] walked to school
[x] drove to school
[ ] heard a rumor about yourself
[x] missed school when you weren't sick
[ ] failed a test
[ ] hated a teacher
[ ] fallen asleep in school
[ ] had your phone go off in class
[x!!!] excited for summer
[ ] taking summer school
[x] getting a summer job

diaaaaa

2009-04-23T22:22:00.004-05:00

yay, day off.
i didn't really go and enjoy the "festivities" today... because i personally don't think they're all that enjoyable, haha. but, i did go see dave barnes for maybe 15 minutes.

i love the weather right now. i hate that i have freakin' allergies!!

i'm thinking about doing laundry right now, in case you were wondering.

or taking a shower, getting in my pjs, and reading my "life-changing" book. haha. but, it really is a really good book.

okay that's all for now, i suppose. adios!

something's missing... and i have no idea what it is.

and this!

Is there a relationship you wish would have lasted longer? sure, lots of friendships especially.
Are you mad at someone right now? umm, that's debatable. but i guess not really.
How often do you hold back from saying what you are thinking? all the time. i'm kinda passive...
Do you have an older brother? no, i always wished i did though
What will you be doing in 3 hours? sleeping, maybe... idk.
Are you ticklish? extremely so.
If someone liked you right now would you want them to tell you? um, sure.
Do you trust anyone? yessss, select people.
Is there someone you don't ever want to be out of your life? sure, lots of someones.
What are you most looking forward to? SUMMMMER <3>

today!

2009-04-21T18:32:00.006-05:00

i had to wake up early to go take the diagnostic generalist test. i thought it was pretty tricky, but i passed! i only missed nine questions on the test... so i was pretty happy about that. now i just need to sign up for the real one... but idk when i'm going to do that. i have to get it done before the start of next school year, but there aren't any tests in waco until the 26th of may, and i'll have gone back to garland by then... and then i don't know my summer plans yet, so i'm not sure which times/days i need to sign up for one in dallas... blah.

then we had our social studies presentation this afternoon. it was over in five seconds, and we're pretty much done with that class now.

tomorrow, i have my three way, which shouldn't be a big deal at all. however, i should be doing my fba/video reflection right now... hmmmm.

then i will be working on everything from now until next tuesday... hopefully i'll get it all done.

tomorrow i'm going to take a break though. laying out, out to eat, etc. maybe i'll paint my nails too... idk.

okay, i better get back to work! i'll leave you with one of these, as usual...

COUNTDOWN:
Name 15 people in your family:
mom, dad, lisa, andrew, sarah, hannah, carla, al, sheri, grandpa markel, papa britt, tony, melody, mary, rachel
Name 14 movies you like:
17 again, 13 going on 30, pirates 1/2/3, lotr 1/2/3, spiderman 1&2, elizabethtown, enchanted, father of the bride, mean girls
Name 13 things you like to do:
scrapbook, journal, listen to music, hang out with friends, bake, cook, nap, shop, play games, color, tumble, swing, relax
Name 12 artist/bands you like:
onerepublic, snow patrol, death cab, coldplay, all american rejects, copeland, the fray, jimmy eat world, maroon 5, metro station, owl city, secondhand serenade
Name 11 friends: als, kourt, jen, michelle, jonathan, kaitlyn, jerry, michael, laura, kat, beth
Name 10 songs you like:
i don't want to.
Name 9 animals you like:
kittens, very small dogs, koalas, squirrels, hamsters, giraffes, turtles, tigers, frogs
Name 8 things you've done this month:
went to austin, went to garland, bought new shoes, lots of projects, went to church, taught, took tests, avoided homework
Name 7 shows you like:
grey's, desperate housewives, gossip girl, what not to wear, private practice, samantha who, wizards of waverly place, the office
Name 6 ice-cream flavors you like:
i don't like ice cream.
but if i did, i think i would like these flavors, hypothetically:
cookie dough, chocolate, chocolate chip, vanilla, mint, cookies and cream
Name 5 names you like:
madison, braedan, elijah, nathaniel, brooke
Name 4 foods you like:
chocolate, pasta, cheese, bread
Name 3 of your favorite colors:
pink, blue, purple
Name your 2 best friends:
als, kourt.
Name your ..1 lover/crush/boyfriend/husband:
don't have one!

HAVE YOU EVER...
+ Fallen off the bed?: heck yes
+ Broken someone else's heart?: yeppp.
+ Had your heart broken?: yes

CURRENTLY...
+ Wearing: pjs
+ Listening to: my fav playlist in itunes...
+ Located: in my room in waco
+ Should REALLY be: doing HW!

LAST PERSON YOU...
+ IMed: i don't ever get on aim, honestly.
+ Talked with on the phone: mom
+ Texted: als

PERSONAL...
+ What do you want to be when you grow up? teacher :)
+ What comes first in your life? God and other people
+ What do you usually think about before you go to bed? everything that i didn't accomplish that day...

DO YOU...
+ Like to give hugs: sure
+ Like to walk in the rain: no, i hate rain.
+ Sleep on your side: yeppp
+ Have stuffed animals: yes :)

THIS OR THAT...
+ Chocolate or flowers: can't i have both?? :)
+ Color or black-and-white photos: depends on the picture
+ Stay up late or sleep in: stay up late
+ Hot or cold: hottttt
+ Spring or Fall: spring... but i'd prefer summer.

LAST...
Time you cried: sunday
Phone call: mommm
Time showered: an hour ago

CURRENT...
Mood: tired.
Food: nothing
Hair: drying...
Annoyance: everything i should be doing

WOULD YOU RATHER..
Be serious or be funny? depends on the situation
Drink whole or skim milk? sick, neither. i only drink 2%
Spend time with your parents or enemies? parents, obvi.

DO YOU PREFER...
Gray or black? depends
Sunrise or sunset? sunset
M&M's or skittles? m&ms, def. dark chocolate ones though.

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY...
Do you like anyone? not currently
Do you believe in love at first sight? nope.
Do you fall for the wrong guy or girl? i have so far, i guess. haha.

i kinda wish this had a purpose.

2009-04-19T14:42:00.005-05:00

but we all know that it doesn't.

and by we, i have no idea who i'm talking to... but does it matter?

i made brownies from scratch today, just like i do so often. and i'm not trying to brag, but i'm pretty good at making brownies... but today, they are bitter. then i tried to make icing to sweeten them up... i made this icing not three weeks ago, but today, the ingredients wouldn't blend correctly. so i threw it out.

i hope this isn't a preview for how badly my manicotti is going to turn out tonight...

it's an off day i guess.

last night, michelle and i went to go see 17 again. i have to say, it definitely goes on my list of favorite movies! so good. and hilarious.

two months til my b-day... but i'm not looking forward to it this time. i think 21 was the last birthday i wanted... lol, that didn't come out the way i meant it to. i don't wanna die, in case you were wondering.

this morning i went to church. i don't really know what the actual "message" was about because i was still thinking about what our worship leader said. about putting down our burdens, our anxieties, our troubles... and giving those to the Lord. so many times, i think that i have to carry them and i have to deal with them... i feel so much pressure to "fix" everything, when really, God tells us that He loves us and He will take care of us. we can give our troubles to Him. which is so relieving.

well, that's all, except, i'm sticking to my format and here you are, if you are as bored as i am:

been in love? yes.
slept in? of course.
gone over the speed limit? ...sometimes. but not by a lot.
painted your room? yes!
drove a car? everyday pretty much
been dumped? nope.
had feelings for someone who didn't have them back? yeah :/
been arrested? no way.
ditched school to do something more fun? hahaha.
been on a plane? yep!
love someone or miss someone right now? of course.
made a snow angel? yeahhh, all the times it's snowed in texas... lol. oh, and in illinois.
fallen asleep at work/school? yep
gotten drunk? nope.
ran a red light? on accident.
had detention? nope :)
hated the way you look? yes.
been lost? haha, welcome to my life.
had a dream that you married someone? yessss, weird dreams.
been told you're hot by a complete stranger? yeppp. awkward.
laugh so hard you cry? yes, favvv.
forgotten someone's name? always, haha.
gone to a late night movie? yeah!
failed a class? nope
cheated on a girlfriend/boyfriend? nooooo.
did you celebrate the 4th of july? i was working. lame!
cried over someone? yep
dated someone more than once? ummmmm....
been in a band? haha, lisa, remember that?!
drank 25 sodas in a day? i don't drink soda.
broken a cd? of course
have a major crush on someone right now? nah.
ever been given an engagement ring? nope!
longest relationship? somewhere around two years.
last gift you received? idk, easter stuff? does that count?
ever dropped a cell phone? and ran over one.
when's the last time you worked out? yesterday, and i'm about to now.
thing(s) you spend a lot of money on? clothes. food... blah.
last food you ate? a brownie. correction, a bitter brownie.
favorite mall store: ae, express, hollister, delias.
longest job you had: summer jobs? haha.
last wedding you attended: never! :( sad day.
first friend you'd call if you won the lottery: als.
last time you saw your best friend: this morning, we went to church.
favorite fast food restaurant: sonic! yay cherry limeades.
biggest lie you have ever heard: mmm, i'd rather not say.
can you cook? usually... not today though!
last time you cried?: this morning.
most disliked foods: weird sauces, popcorn, fruits/veggies, SEAFOOD.
longest shift you have worked at a job?: like eleven hours? i can't remember how long i was there that one time when mariela made me go to rockwall, i just know i felt like i was gonna die.
last concert attended? transiberian orchestra!
one thing you never leave the house without: phone
do you smoke? sick, no.
do long distance relationships work?: typically, no. and with me, never.
how many times have you been pulled over by the police? zero!
pancakes or french toast? pancakes!
do you like coffee?: not at all.
last person you talked to on the phone?: als.
last person on your missed call list?:mom.
what was the last text message you recieved?: one from kourt about my shirt
pick a lyric, any lyric: "time together is just never quite enough..."
can you swim?: well enough not to drown.
do you like maps? they don't make one bit of sense to me...
what is your favorite season? oh, definitely summer.
last time you laughed at something stupid? everyday??!
what time did you wake up this morning? almost ten.
best thing about winter? Christmas. that is the ONLY good thing about winter.
what are you doing this weekend? idk, it's almost over!
if you could go anywhere in the world where would you go? ireland, obviously.
have you ever been on a cruise? not yet.
do you have a sister? three of them.
are you upstairs? yep, on the fourth floor.
are you in love? ...
what jewelry are you wearing? my clover necklace and earrings.

BLAH.

2009-04-14T13:16:00.007-05:00

i. am. stressed.

that's all.

HAVE YOU...
Held a snake? hmm, maybe a garden snake, but nothing big and scary. not that small snakes aren't scary, i just wasn't aware of the danger when i was a child... haha.
Sang karaoke? haha, hello winterball oh six.
Kissed someone on your facebook friends list? yep
Been arrested? def not.
Do you like someone? currently, actually no.
Laughed until you started crying? haha, that's the best.
Sat on a roof top? nope... i should get around to that...
Shot a gun? nope
Donated Blood? nooooo. blood is terrifying.

LAST PERSON...
You hung out with? als
You texted? lynley
You were in a car with? beth
Went to the movies with? um, it's been awhile, but i'm going to guess my fam.
Person you went to shop with? mom and lisa
You hugged? one of my kiddos

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY...
Winter or Fall? fall... winter is dreadfully cold.
Left or Right? right hand, left foot.
Sunny or rainy? sunny. i hate rain with a passion.
Do you want to get married? i think so.
Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? depends on my mood, haha.
What time is it? four forty seven.
Are you afraid of commitment? nah
Do you cook? all the time.
Current mood? tireddd. and sick ish.

IN THE LAST 48 HOURS HAVE YOU...
Kissed someone? han when i left?
Sang? in my car.
Listened to music? definitely.
Danced Crazy? haha probably not.
Cried? yessssss

FIRST ...
Prom date? we only had one prom... glen.
Roommate? ally
Car? ninety nine saturn sc2
Funeral? before i can remember.
First grade teacher? mrs thompson. fav.
Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane? idk, illinois when i was little?
When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with? never did that.
Where was your first sleepover? holly? remember that lisa? hahahaa.
Person you call when you have a bad day? depends why i'm upset. als, mom, kourt.
Whose wedding were you in the first time you were a Bridesmaid or groomsman? i've never been to a wedding! :(
Thing you did when you got up this morning? brushed my teeth
Concert you went to? coldplay!

THREE...
Names you go by: manda, amanda, amada
Things you are wearing right now: grey and white shirt, black shorts, clover necklace
Things you want very badly at the moment: school to be over, everything to fix itself, to sleep/bake something... take your pick.
Things you are going to do tomorrow: school- last day of teaching!, homework, rest.
Favorite drinks: water, milk, sonic cherry limeades
Things you did last night: homework, caught up on the office, slept
Things you ate today: bbq, chocolate, that's all?

word of the weekend.

2009-04-12T00:16:00.006-05:00

cyn-i-cal [sin-i-kuhl]

1. like or characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.
2. showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality by one's actions, esp. by actions that exploit the scruples of others.
3. bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic
4. holding a low opinion of humanity; disbelief in the sincerity of human motives; holding the belief that people are motivated mostly by base or selfish concerns
5. expressing jaded or scornful skepticism or negativity

and this . . .

This time last year, can you remember who you liked? hmm... nope.
Do you think anyone has feelings for you? yep.
Who was the first person you talked to today? mom? idk...
How late did you stay up last night, why? two ish.
Have you ever ridden a horse? yeppp
Are you anything like you were at this point last year? overall.
Have you lost contact with someone you wish you didn't? definitely
Have you held hands with anyone in the past 24 hours? hannn :)
Are you a patient person? um, mostly.
Do you think you can last in a relationship for 3 months? yeah.
When was the last time you cried? a few days ago?
Who was the last person you rode in the car with that was under 21? brother. no, sister. sorry, i lied.
Are you mad at anyone right now? um, sorta.
Do you have any plans for tomorrow? church and easter events.
Who is your last text from? idkk, my phone isn't near me.
Are you crushing on someone? not right now.
If you could go back in time and change things, would you? yep.
Are you keeping a secret right now? always.
What is your current annoyance? stupid tv.
Would you rather watch football or baseball? i hate baseball.
When's the next time you'll see your best friend? als, i'll see sometime this week i'm sure. kourt, not til may :(
Are you a risk taker? haha, not at all.
If the year consisted of only one season, which would you choose? SUMMER <3>

sometimes a painting is just a painting...

2009-04-09T21:58:00.005-05:00

home for Easter! :) i've really needed this break. so bad. i didn't bring any homework with me. and, ironically, i forgot my assignment book. i honestly didn't mean to because it has other things in it that i kinda wanted... but oh well.

Easter dress shopping tomorrow :) cuuute. new shoes too? idk. def an oil change for the car though... it hates me.

done with lesson plans for semester. done with benchmarks! the semester is coming to a close! exciting! another year down :) and only one more to go. weird.

okay, survey time!
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Is your hair up?: nope
Do you wish you were somewhere else?: nahh, i just got here
Do you have plans for tonight?: making cookies? :)
Are you wearing pajamas?: not yet. i will be soon!
Who's the last person that called you? ... haha.
Anything you regret? one thing, but i'm not telling.
Ever lied?: of course not! haha.
Ever had your nails done?: yeahhh, but they're always awful afterward, so i try to avoid that.
Was last week interesting? i mean, i guess...
Have you yelled at someone today? other drivers... haha
Have you called more than 3 people today?: probably.
Last thing you ate?: pizza!
What's something you look forward to most in the next 6 weeks? SUMMER
Do you believe in long distance relationships?: um, i believe in their existence, but i do not believe that they work in most cases! never with me.
Been cheated on?: i don't think so.
Do you wish on stars?: sometimes for fun.
Do you untie your shoes every time you take them of: i don't typically wear shoes with ties.
Do you like your handwriting? sometimes!
Are you keeping a secret from the world? sure.
What is the color of your bedsheets? currently, turquoise
What were you doing at 9 last night? homework, blah.
Song that makes you cry? not saying...
What color are your eyes? greeeeen.
Long or Short Hair : medium?
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...and, sometimes persistence is just annoying.

<3 .

finished!

2009-04-08T18:31:00.003-05:00

goodbye, benchmarks! i'm always so relieved when i complete the efolio each semester... it just feels like such a huge weight until it's gone. but now i don't feel like doing anything else today, but unfortunately i really need to...

list!
prepare for teaching my group tomorrow
make up a whole class activity
pack
shower
write my LAST TWO lesson plans of the semester!
stats homework

anyway!

i'm so excited to go home for easter break tomorrow!! i'm in such need of a break. thank goodness. a little relaxation, a little shopping, a little working out...

only four more days of teaching. i can't believe it!! and twenty nine days, including weekends/holidays/etc, until summer! in case you were wondering :)
yes, i have countdowns posted on my wall.

alright, later days!

welllll...

2009-04-02T18:16:00.004-05:00

i've kinda given up on making my blog cute again because the place i usually get backgrounds from isn't working for some reason... so i've settled for this layout, which i don't really like that much... but whatever.

nothing too exciting to report! i'm just glad that the weekend is finally here! it's been a long week :) but the next two weeks are only 3 day teaching weeks! and then that's it for teaching... normal classes aren't a big deal... summer is almost here <3 .

i really hope i don't get sick! practically everyone i know right now is sick. boooo :/

okay bye :)

------edit, i actually have a few things that i meant to say earlier...

i can't really be too specific about this... but i just wanted to share a pet-peeve of mine...

it makes me crazy when people judge people in a situation that they themselves were in not just a few months before.

... blah, nevermind, i really am not good at being discrete.

in other news, i really have been missing some people lately. i can't wait for summer. not that it will fix everything, but it will at least alleviate a few items...

speaking of summer, i really need to start thinking about a summer job. ideas?!

i'm so frustrated with a few select classes lately. one in particular. it feels like a complete and total waste of time, and i haven't learned a single thing from it, no lies.

annnnd, i should be doing freakin' benchmarks. geez. they're so ... daunting. however, they're actually not that hard of a task- it's just the actual getting around to doing them that's the hard part.

okay, adios, again.

:)

2009-04-01T14:08:00.004-05:00

today's been a good day.

i found some frozen cookie dough in the freezer that i forgot that i even had, looking for a bowl to make delicious brownies in! which i made. with chocolate icing. yummm<3 . i should probably quit eating so much :/ but chocolate is just so delish!

formal observation today! it went REALLY well, i was surprised! this entire week, i've been super nervous for it, but i guess i had nothing to worry about! i was teaching whole class when witte walked in... along with the principal... haha. but even the principal said i was doing a great job, so i was relieved :) we made bracelets and flowers today in small group. i was glad to see the girls having so much fun. they're soooo adorable. eeee :)

my intentions are to do ALL of my lesson plans today and then finish up my benchmarks after witte returns my formal so i have even more evidence. i should probably be stressed out by all of the things that i have due really soon, but oddly, i'm not.

okay, time to get busy.

love!

ps, my spellcheck on firefox isn't working lately... so, sorry if there are errors... sometimes i type too quickly.

PPS!!!! stupid blogger. i swear it hates me. these colors are SUPER temporary, as in, as soon as blogger quits sucking and actually saves my html stuff, i will have a cute new background. but until then, i'll be ugly.