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Well Lisa **finally** made me a new layout (haha). Thanks Lisa!! It's purpleness and I like it a lot! It will be a fresh start - in more than one sense. I leave tomorrow. In about 8 hours or so. I still need to take a shower, so I'm practically getting no sleep tonight. OH GOD. I'm going to cry so bad. Min is coming over in the morning to say good-bye. I'm so sad. I really don't like change...I like waking up each morning and knowing EXACTLY what I'll be doing that day - and it's going to take a while to adjust to college life. I went over Lisa's house to say goodbye today...sigh. Andy came over to pick some stuff up at my house and I said goodbye to him then. And I did that whole deal with everyone else on Monday night (at our "last supper"). Everytime I think about leaving, my heart falls into the pit of my stomach. Here is your horoscope for Wednesday, August 21 You'd rather not move, but soon you'll have no choice. Either you've seen it all before, or you just don't want to know. Look beyond the obvious boredom and risk. There may be another way. I'm getting sad. Very sad. 04:40 p.m. I leave tomorrow...wow! This is too weird. Today is my last day of work...and I get paid for the past 3+ weeks or so. I'm packing, packing, packing...and I have boxes coming out the ass. I'm bringing so much crap, it's not even funny. I didn't start with the clothes yet (I'll definately over pack!) so I have to do that today. I have a few errands to run and then more packing. Right now I'm going to try to write a one-page essay type thing on the Summer reading assignment I had. I'm exhausted...wish me luck! 01:45 a.m. My...head...is...POUNDING I just got back from the Goo Goo Dolls concert with Min! It was awesome! We had a lot of fun. Vanessa Carleton and Third Eye Blind opened...Vanessa SUCKED...absolutely horrible! BUt 3EB was really good. Then the Goo Goo Dolls came out and that was fantastic! I'm in a good mood now. I leave for college in a few days and I'm not sure how to feel about this. I mean I'm excited to go and meet new people and all that other groovy crap, but at the same time, I really don't want to leave everything that I've learned to rely on. Most of the time, change is not good in my book. 12:42 a.m. I'm a happy camper now! Min and I went to the mall tonight and I bought these shoes in Steve Madden...I love them! I saw the same pair in Delaware last week, but they didn't have my size which stunk b/c the shoes were 1/2 of what they were tonight when I bought them here. And they didn't have black, so I bought blue - I love them! I will definately wear them tomorrow at the Goo Goo Dolls concert! It's gonna be a lot of fun. Min and I are leaving at 2:00 - it starts at 7:30 or so. Tail-gating is a lot of fun. The Breakfast Club is on right now! I love that movie! Oh, so Min and I decided that Monday night is going to be the official "good bye" night with our friends. We're going to get everyone to go out to dinner at AppleBees or somewhere. So there is going to be like 15 of us and it's going to be sad. I mean, this will be the last time that I'll see some of these people :( And on that note, I'm going to bed. 12:47 a.m. It's official (and has been for a while, but it's sinking in now)...I'm leaving for school - and my parents are accommodating my departure accordingly. Yesterday, my Dad disconnected my phone line because "it pointless to have if you're going to college." I understand, but I don't want this to happen. I want everything to stay the same. I don't know if I'm ready to go - haha! It's all happening too fast. I mean, this summer alone....wow....it's a blurr. Only 5 days until I leave for TCNJ (not counting today or the day I leave). Oye Vey. I'm trying to see as many people as I can between now and Thursday because I'm gonna miss everyone! Well I'm at work, so I should go now. 11:34 a.m. Today was my first day back at work...I was alone b/c my boss is still on vacation. I was busy though. So, tonight Min and I finally saw Austin Powers - I loved it! It was really funny. Except poor Min has a cold and kept blowing her nose all night haha. So, I think I'm going to go to one or two volleyball practices next week. I miss it. It's weird that I'm not doing anything this year...there is a void. But I called my coach today and he told me the times that I can come by and I plan on doing so. That makes me happy, except for the fact that I haven't played since November...enough said! lol It will be fun. 11:49 p.m. I'm sad right now. A few hours ago, Ray found a little bird at the bottom of one of the trees in our backyard. The little thing wasn't moving so we tried to give it water and food and it wasn't doing anything. So my mom and I thought it had a broken wing -- we took it inside and put it in a box and then called the animal hospital to see what we could do. So after talking to them we decided to take it there so they could treat the poor thing. We get there and the "nurse" said it didn't look too good. So my mom and I left hoping for the best. I called about 30 minutes ago to check up on the little guy and they told me that he died :( How sad is that? He was so cute too! I feel terrible. The vet said it had a neurological disorder (or something) and they had to put it on oxygen, but usually birds that have that don't survive...and he didn't. My mom and I named him Grayble -- because he was gray and we think he was a Warble. I'm very sad now. Harmons. Total shopping spree. Over 0 was spent on supplies for school. Then I had to come home and put EVERYTHING in boxes. I have so much crap, that I ran out of boxes and need to get more. Then....tonight I went to CVS and bought MORE stuff...and then on to ShopRite where I had to buy detergent and other random crap. Then I come home and box all that up (in the extra space I had in other boxes). So I go up to my room and gather some things from there that I know I'll need in my dorm - and I'm NOWHERE NEAR BEING DONE! There is so much stuff in my room that I need to pack up I can't even believe it! When I'm done it will be empty and depressing. So sad. I leave a week from tomorrow -- the 22nd. Hey, at least I know my roommate is nice! :) 11:09 p.m. I'm home. I got back yesterday and I'm happy to be back. Cape May was great...the weather was beautiful and I had a lot of fun. We went to Delaware for the day and I bought A LOT of clothes and that makes me very happy. So I leave for college in about a week and that scares me. lol. I still have a lot of packing and buying to do, but I'm excited at the same time. Well I'm gonna go run to Harmons to buy a lot of stuff. 12:21 p.m. Well I'm off to Cape May in like 45 minutes! I'm happy. We're going to visit my cousins on the way down b/c they're having a bbq...so that will prove to be fun! Bye bye everyone -- see you in 3 weeks! Call my cell if you wanna talk ;) 12:14 p.m. I'm going to Cape May tomorrow! I'm so excited, yet at the same time I don't wanna go...I wanna stay with my friends. But I love it there so much I'm sure I'll be able to deal. lol. Besides, Min, Nikhil, Andy, and Andie might come down and stay for a weekend in Wildwood or something (and I'll stay with them) and it'll be a party! :D I hope that happens....I'd love that. Jes and I went out tonight to see GOLDMEMBER -- the new Austin Powers movie...but both movie theaters we went to were freaking sold out! So we met up with Andy, Matt, Paul, and some other people in Montclair by the benches. That was funny. It's always a great time when we hang out with them! 11:31 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2002 So I go to the dentist today (for a regular cleaning) and I tell him about this sore that I've had in my mouth for over a month. He looks at it and goes..."that's no sore". He went on to tell me that it was a callous-like lump that needed to be removed. So he numbed my mouth and removed the sucker and stitched me up. Haha. Only I can go for a routine cleaning and come home w/ stitches in my mouth! haha. 05:18 p.m. Today was cool. Andie, Andy, Min, Paul, and I went to Spring Lake for a little while. It was fun...the only thing was the water was disgusting with a captial D! Seaweed and garbage everywhere...but I got to read my grandma book and get a tan so I'm happy. As it turns out, Jennifer (my roommate), is going to be in Wildwood at the same time I'm in Cape May! How great is that! We can chillax! I can't wait to meet her! Okay, I'm gonna go take a shower...ttyl Oh....if anyone wants to design a new layout for me (I'm so sick of this one) tell me! I won't pay you or anything...you'll just get sheer joy and utter bliss for doing me a favor! Besides it'll be practice for all of you web designers out there. So e-mail me...thx! 05:30 p.m. I forgot to tell you....I FOUND OUT WHO MY ROOMMATE IS! I got the letter today. Her name is Jennifer and she's from Pennsylvania! I called her before, but there was no answer, so I left a message. I'm so excited! Woohoo! 06:28 p.m. I'm home! I actually got home yesterday (Thursday) but I was way too tired to update. And I'm too busy to give you the day-by-day analysis of the vacation now. So I'll do that later! 06:20 p.m. Hey! It's bright and early on Monday morning....1:34 am! Woohoo. I had too much coffee to drink tonight, so I'm up. Andy and Min found a computer to use so that is why I'm here! This week has been awesome so far! Totally amazing. I've been spending too much money...but it's all in the name of good fun. Tomorrow is the day we go to the MAGIC KINGDOM and party it up w/ "the mouse" -- and for dinner we're eating at .......CINDERELLA'S CASTEL! Yay! Well I better go...Andy's ADD is kicking in. Buh bye now! 01:33 a.m. I had a very unhappy surprise tonight....damn you Aunt Flo! I got a manicure and pedicure today. Now I'm a happy girl b/c my hands and feet look pretty. I also saw my 1st grade teacher @ the nail salon (Miss Cassinni) We leave for florida in like 7 hours. Our plane takes off in about 9 hours. This is great! I can't wait!! If I don't get a chance to update before I go...I'll tell you all about the trip when I get back. Have a good week! Buh bye! 11:40 p.m. TOMORROW TOMORROW TOMORROW TOMORROW TOMORROW TOMORROW! I can't believe this. Min, Lisa, Andy, and I have been waiting since February for this...and now it doesn't seem real. I feel like tomorrow will be just an ordinary day, but it won't! Hahahaaaa! I'm so psyched! 09:26 a.m. yo yo yo what the dillyo? OK, I'm done w/ the ghettoness! THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW = DISNEY WORLD! Go ahead...ask me if I'm excited......hellz yea I'm excited what kind of question is that? haha. It's gonna be the shit! I can't wait! WooHOOO. 11:08 p.m. Well I'm home. I got home this morning (around 11:00)...but since I didn't sleep AT ALL last night, I slept until now. And I'm still tired. This weekend was amazing. So much fun, but there were parts that I wanted to kill myself when a certain someone (no names) was driving me ABSOLUTELY FUCKING CRAZY! But when he wasn't around, I had a blast...haha...how horrible is that? I learned a shit load of "new games" and...ugh...it was just great. But my hands aren't functioning very well right now, so I'm going to stop. Bye 06:23 p.m. Well I'm off to the Thousand Islands (not the salad dressing - its upper NY state) in like a half an hour. I can't wait! I'll be up there until either Saturday or Sunday...so I won't be updating...you can deal, right? Goooood. I'm gonna be camping this weekend too, its gonna be so much fun...I really can't wait! I'm watching Passions now, and it's SO bad...haha...but I'm addicted. Anyway, I best be on my way! Buh bye 02:23 p.m. I've got a question to throw out at everyone: Lisa and I went to the mall tonight, and I spent more money. Gotta stop doing that! But, I love to shop...so it's a problem. Then we rented A Fish Called Wanda. It was funny, but not as good as people made it sound. So, tomorrow I'm leaving to go to the THOUSAND ISLANDS until Sunday, and I'm very excited! It's gonna be a lot of fun. Yay! I should pack, but I'm not in the mood now...later. lol 12:33 a.m. I'm so happy right now! Hehehe! Since Min couldn't come tonight, my mom and I went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond and then to Linens-N-Things. We bought: I'm so excited right now! I just activated my e-mail address at TCNJ...vadala2@tcnj.edu...how awesome is that? I don't really like the address itself, but the fact that I have one is AWESOME! Tonight, my Mom, Min, her mom, and I are going to Bed, Bath, and Beyond to do our 1st official college shopping! YAY! You have no idea how excited I am. So last night, Lisa and I went to see Mr. Deeds (Adam Sandlers new movie) and it rocked! "You underestimate my sneakiness, Sir" hahaha! So funny!!!! :D 04:26 p.m. Today was awesome! I went to The College of New Jersey for my orientation. I registered for my classes, went to some seminars, BOUGHT A NEW PLANNER, and it was so much fun! Here is my schedule for the 1st semester...
Monday: Rhetoric 101 (2:00 pm - 3:20 pm) ---- Spanish 101 (5:00 pm - 6:20pm) I love it! I have clases late on Monday and early on Friday...perfect! I'm so excited to go to TCNJ! Wahoo. I also changed my major today...from Elementary Education to Psychology. Then, in the fall I'm going to registor for a minor in Speech Pathology. I honestly can't wait. Well I gotta go to bed...good night! 11:31 p.m. I love my parents! They are the coolest/bestest people ever. So I come home from work to find a little box and a card sitting on the kitchen counter. After I open it, I find a beautiful necklace in the box. It's white gold (my favorite) and a huge diamond slider! I love it! It's so perty! :D That put me in a good mood tonight! Min and I watched "You've Got Mail" at her house. I LOVE THAT MOVIE! It's just like "Pride and Prejudice" - my favorite book! Tomorrow is my orientation at TCNJ. I'm excited. Well I gotta go sleepy...me very tired! 11:33 p.m. I am an official graduate of high school as of yesterday at 7:00 pm (or so)! I thought I was going to cry like a baby...I even brought the tissues to prepare myself...however, I did not cry, I was fine. I'm really gonna miss seeing my teachers on an everyday basis. That's sad. Last night was Project Graduation. I was reminded of how I will not lose sleep if I never see some people again...so goodbye to them. However, there are some people that I will miss profusely! Like, Jessie...she's at camp until August 21, and I leave for TCNJ on the 22nd...so we HAVE to hang out the night before. She's going to Brandeis University just outside of Boston...so she isn't too close to home. That's sad. Just the thought of saying goodbye to all my friends makes me want to cry. But, Project Graduation was a lot of fun! Even though I really hurt my neck on that Bunjee Run thing, it was a blast. I must go catch up on my sleep though! 10:16 p.m. I graduate in like 18 hours....BAH!!! I'm so sad. Well tonight: Min, Dana, Jess, Andyboy, and I went to the mall to shop. Min and I bought dresses (from the Gap) for graduation tomorrow. And I bought 3 shirts -- one from J-Crew + the other two from NY & co. I love them! I just burned Andy's Eminem CD...yay! I really like it! Wahoo! I don't know if I ever mentioned it, but Min and I totally have ESP, but we call it UPS (ups, not U.P.S.). The UPS tonight was crazy! We do it all the time. Very scarey. Once in the Gap and the other in her room. Haha! Well I gotta go to bed. Good night! 12:21 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2002 Today was the senior breakfast at my high school. So sad...many people signed my yearbook, and many more still have to. I found out my grades, and I'm the proudest of physics. I got the 2nd highest final exam grade...a 96! Wahoo! I'm so happy! So I went to Min's and we did some scrapbooking and then we went to Jessie's house for her annual end of the year pool party. That was so much fun! Min and I are going shopping in about a half an hour...we're gonna spend our LAST NIGHT AS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS together, and meet up with some other cool people tonight. OH! The most important thing....Min and I are going to see the GOO GOO DOLLS in concert on August 17th! I just bought the tickets like 10 minutes ago. I think Lauren C, and Erika are going too, so it'll be a party! Sigh. Graduation is tomorrow...so so so so so sad. I'm going to have to carry a box of tissues under my robe. I'm not joking... 06:33 p.m. Well, the past two days have been awesome! Yesterday was my graduation party...and I raked muchos dineros! I love my family, they are the most generous and sweetest people I know! So, that basically took up my whole Saturday...and on Sunday, I went out to breakfast with my Grandmother. My Florida Grandma. My dad's mother. That was....eventful.... OH! I found out that my "father" (I'm going to use quotes there b/c I don't consider him that anymore) was in the state of New Jersey about a week or so ago. He traveled all the way from Las Vegas, Nevada...3,000 miles or so, and DIDN'T EVEN CALL ME! So, yea, that was very sweet...someone remind me to thank him sometime. I think I'm more hurt than pissed though, but that will change over time b/c I'm gradually getting angrier and angrier by the minute. Actually, my "Hate" list is forever growing...and I think you all know who the top five or so people on it are! Haha! Thank God for my friends though...Nikhil called me and told me to come over, so Jessie picked me and Min up and we headed over to his house. We just chillaxed for a while...and then went to BK. Mary, Jessie, and I played in the playhouse until we got yelled at - it was fun while it lasted! Then I had to go home because I had my first curfew EVER! It was odd...my mom has never given me one before, and she chose tonight to start! It was actually funny. Well I'm very tired now...and I want to read more of my book (it's The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks....Jessie lent it to me) so I'm heading out! Good night to y'all ;) 12:16 a.m. We won! We won! We won! We won! We won! We won! Prom was Friday (the 14th) and it ROCKED! However, the DJ sucked...after prom was the best! haha! I have so many stories...but I have to censor it **just in case** lol...so I'll just say that it was total craziness! Today was my last day of school EVER! I was at my locker this morning with Min and the band was playing the Graduation Song and I started to cry. I don't know what I'm going to do next Tuesday (one fucking week from today! Bah) I'm sad. Anyhoo, tonight Min and I hung out for a little while. That was cool...I learned some things about prom that I didn't remember! haha! Poor Andy...lol. 11:52 p.m. Sorry, I haven't been updating regularly. Busy, busy, busy. Last night was the Senior Awards Ceremony. I got 00 total. Thats cool. Prom is Friday...I can't wait until Seaside afterwards! :) Today, a bunch of us are cutting last period to go in Jessie's pool. OH! Today is the last day I tutor Joe. I'm sad! He's the funniest kid. I'm gonna miss him... 07:47 a.m. Well, I should be in school now, but I have to start an english essay that was due last Wednesday! Haha! Can you tell I'm a senior? lol - I'll go in later ;) 08:27 a.m. My brain is fried! I'm dying here! Lisa left about a half an hour ago. We were working on our English final project for liek 3 or 4 hours...I still have an english essay to write on two books I didn't read! Haha...that will be fun when I actually do it. Ugh! This weekend was the weekend from hell b/c I had so much shit on my plate. Friday we awesome though! Min, Lisa, and I went to NYC in the early AM to see "The Today Show" The Goo Goo Dolls were playing there. So it turns out to be the crappiest - raining, the works. But we went anyway. AND...we got on TV many, many times! My parents taped it...and its awesome! Then, Friday night was the Powder Puff game. Thats when the seniors play the juniors in football, and the guys are the cheerleaders. And let me just say...SENIORS WON! Wahoo! That is all...must go to bed so I can wake up and get my ass to the gym tomorrow morning! 11:25 p.m. I'm so proud of Andrew!
Employee of the month! Yay for Andy! 10:27 p.m. Lisa called me before to tell me that COLIN FIRTH is going to be on tv tonight! He's on The Daily Show @ 11:00. I can't wait to see him! Colin Firth is so sexy...I love him! Today I was "repremanded" for not updating lately. I am truely sorry you all ONE of my readers. I'll do better soon. Smelly Pants is making me a new layout...I will not disclose any more information...it shall be a surprise. But I will say that I'm going to love it! Happy Anniversary To YOU! Happy Anniversary To YOU! Happy Anniversary My Dear PITA! Happy Anniversary To YOU!
Exactly one year ago TODAY was my first entry on pitas.com. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has spent the last year reading my thoughts and feelings and hope you will stick around for another year! Friday, May 24, 2002 OH MY GOD! Today rocked all the socks in the world! It was our "Senior Cut Day" and ugh...it was amazing! So sit back, relax and you all can relive the day with me: That seminar thing I told you about was alright...nothing spectacular, but still a day off of school. So, that night, my family went to see my aunt (not really my aunt...my step-father's sister) graduate from nursing school. It was awesome! She was so cute and I'm very proud of her! Yay for Kimmy! Last night was the Academic Banquet for my school. That was awesome! Each invited student (there were only 24 or something like that) had to pick a teacher to bring with them and the family. My "date" was my AP English teacher - Mrs. Patton. She is the cutest person....I love her! lol But it was a lot of fun. I got a funky pen that has "JCHS Scholars 2002" engraved on it, a certificate that my mom wants to frame, and a pendant that I have to wear at graduation over my robe. So, I'm a happy girl at the moment. Tomorrow is SENIOR CUT DAY, and we're going to Point Pleasant all day. WPLJ will be there for their "Summer Blast Off" and so will Hootie and the Blowfish! I love their music! It will prove to be a great day! 11:15 p.m. Today shall prove to be fun! I was selected, along with some other girls in my grade, to go to the college in our town for a woman's leadership seminar. It will be very interesting AND I get to miss a whole day of school! 07:58 a.m. Today was...different. Not in a bad way though...just plain old different. Lets just say that I hung out with some people that I've never hung out with before....and since we're all graduating in a month, it was cool. 12:38 a.m.
Not what I expected...but, hey, he's cute! 07:16 p.m.
I don't know if I told you, but...COLIN FIRTH is in a new movie! Its called "The Importance of Being Earnest" and it also has Reese Witherspoon and Rupert Everet! Gahh! I can't wait until it comes out on May 22. I'm so happy! Heheheee! 10:09 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 2002 I thought senior year would be all fun and no work. Grr. Today, I wrote a 5-page paper in class essay on Hamlet for english and then an 8-page paper on the evolution of the 1st Amendment and each of its freedoms for my supreme court class. Total pain in my ass. 27 days until we graduate! Wee!
Today, we planned Senior Cut Day! I'm so excited! It's a week from tomorrow, and I think we are all going to the beach for the day! It's gonna rock! yay! 03:02 p.m.
I am feeling weird right now. I don't know how to describe it. Very depressed and sad. I don't know what's going on. I can't take it anymore! I really need to get to college! I don't know if I can stand 3 more months.
So, yeah, I'm very depressed right now. Even the fact that I met Jason Biggs yesterday isn't bringing a smile to my face. Smile. Huh. To do that right now, seems like it would take too much energy and effort to even try. Huh. 08:53 p.m.
Everything is complain, complain, complain...bitch, bitch, bitch. I love it. 3 more months.....3 more months. 05:20 p.m.
Today was nothing short of amazing! Min and I went to NYC to see "The Graduate" (like I told you we were going to). The play was 'eh' but after....OH MY GOD! We leave the theater and see this baracaded off section right by the enterance, so we decide to wait and see what happens. Thank God we did! omg! JASON BIGGS walks out and starts signing autographs! He is so cute! And nice! And down to earth! And Sweet! AHH! I love him! I actually coulnd't breathe or speak. The only think I could say to hin was "Thank you!" and he was all like "You're welcome!" But the way he said it...sigh...he just seems like such a nice guy! I can't wait to get the pictures developed! The only sucky thing was that the play wasn't that great. But other than that...today rocked! Tonight was fun...didn't end up doing what I ultimately wanted to do, but it was eventful. We actually went to the park and played TENNIS! haha. I think we lost 9 balls though lol Oh well. Tomorrow Min and I are going to see "The Graduate" on Broadway - starring: Jason Biggs, Alicia Silverstone, and Kathleen Turner. I'm very excited. It shall prove to be a fun day. 12:24 a.m.
Sucky weather always puts me in a sucky mood! I hate it! It's May 9th...it should be in the 70s...not 50s! Grr. Well, today, I heard some very disturbing, yet still amusing, news about a former friend of mine. I'm shocked...my mouth is agape. People are sick...and they NEVER change! Anyway...I'm in a much better mood now. After my Supreme Court class, I've been happier. That class makes me laugh. Broff (my teacher) is beginning to grow on me...and it only took about 8 months. Hahaha. But it is an amusing class...not what I expected, and very interesting.
ps: the court date has been postponed until June 7th....supposed to be tomorrow, but that's okay...die bastard! 02:31 p.m.
Well, I have yet to take a picture of my new tattoo...but I do have a surprise for you all:
What joy to be thy tissue for thy snot
Ecstacy to be thine smelly arm pit
And I have been watching thine every move
Hahaha! How great is that! Lisa and I have made up some funny shit in the past (cough cough...12 Days of Cape May...cough cough...the Endocrine System song...cough cough) but I think this tops the cake!
So, Saturday night, the girls went to NYC for some girlie-fun! First, we took the path into the village...then we ate at Caliente Cab Company...yummmm (but later we found out that the food wasn't that "yummm" -- most of us got tummy aches that night). Then we went to the Comedy Cellar for some laughs. Hahaha...it was just alright for most of it. We saw Colin Quinn...he sucked! I never liked him on SNL...he was horrible. BUT..the last two acts (Darryll Hammond and this other guy that I've seen on Comedy Central Presents) were funny as hell! OMG...I've never laughed to hard! Darryll did his Bill Clinton and Senead O'Connor impressions! Oh my. Then we went shopping @ Urban Outfitters, only Jes found anything she liked ;)
AP English Literature test was today...barf... 09:09 p.m.
I GOT A TATTOO! I GOT A TATTOO! I GOT A TATTOO! DO DOO DOO DOO! I'm so happy. It's a perty butterfly on my "hip-ish" area. I love it! I'll take a picture of it and put it on here...sometime, when I have time. Well I gotta go write an essay...buh bye. 08:29 p.m.
I'm so nervous! In a few minutes, Andrew is picking me up and we're going to Hawthorne to get my tattoo! AHHH. I'm sacred. Very scared. Sigh. I gotta go find directions...wish me luck! :) 12:19 p.m.
I'm so nervous! In a few minutes, Andrew is picking me up and we're going to Hawthorne to get my tattoo! AHHH. I'm sacred. Very scared. Sigh. I gotta go find directions...wish me luck! :) 12:19 p.m.
Well Min and I went to Starbucks around 8. We had a nice long 2 hour talk. It was mucho funo. I like talking about random things. We discussed our schedules for the rest of the school year, florida, families, friends, and everything in between. I really like talking w/ Min...it makes me feel cleansed. Like I can tell her anything, even the stuff I hold in, and that makes me happy. So we decided that we will make our Starbucks "date" a weekly thing. 10:28 p.m.
Today is such a blah day. And its so cold. How can we go from 90 degree weather to 50? Its ridiculous. Yesterday morning, around 7:00, I went to the gym. I haven't gone in two weeks. 1st, I was sick, and couldn't breathe much less work out. Then I had my wisedom teeth taken out and I couldn't walk because each step throbbed in my jaw. But, now I'm back. And I'm sore. Very sore. But it feels good to get back to the gym. I feel cleansed. Well because of the HOT weather, my friends and I decided that it would be cool to go to the beach tomorrow and take a day off of school. So I ask my mom and she said no because "its April and I need to concentrate on my school work." This makes no sense to me. Who cares if its april...its 97 degrees out! And, I don't think one "nothing" day is going to ruin my high school career. But I'm keeping my mouth shut, because I do NOT want to start a war. But it makes me very sad all the same. 08:55 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Okay, so I have been planning on getting a tattoo for a little while. I was going to do it behind my mom's back because I was sure she would say "no" if I asked. So, Min and I went to the place today to check it out and ask our questions. The whole time I'm feeling really guilty about not telling my mom. I knew she would be really upset if she found out I had gotten one with out telling her. So, after I came home, I bit the bullet, and told her flat out. And to my surprise she goes "I don't care if you get one. Just make sure it's not visible and you don't get any more" Can you believe that! I was in total shock! I'm so happy now. So, It's a picture of a butterfly....I'll show you some other time, right now I have to go babysit. I'm so happy! Weeee 06:47 p.m.
I found it! I FINALLY found the one I want. Oh happy day! Now, I just need to decide on a colour... 10:11 p.m.
I'm feeling a lot better...hardly any pain. Wahoo. I was supposed to go to the city today with Min...go shopping and all that jazz, but I'm feeling a bit run down. So she went with some other people, and I feel horrible. I really feel bad. But we'll have to go next weekend or something. I'm starting to get cabin fever...I need to get out. So my mom and I are going to go to the mall later and just shop around. She got this coupon that gives us 20% off the ENTIRE mall...every store. And we can use it over and over again. How great is that? So, yeah, I really need to get out. Yesterday I went to the post office, but besides that, I haven't been out of the house in over a week. Who would have thought that getting wisdom teeth removed would have been so draining. Not me...I thought I'd be up and about by Friday THE LATEST. Oh well. Today wasn't much better...pain wise. I slept really late, only because I woke up in the middle of the night in agony. So my mom gave me some more pain killers and that knocked me out until about 11. Basically, I've been watching TV and reading all day. Min came over and we watched a little bit of Passions. Her sister met Jason Biggs today...and I'm totally jealous. Hopefully, when Min and I go see the play he's in (The Graduate) we'll get a chance to meet him too ::crosses fingers:: 09:14 p.m.
My surgery was this morning @ 9:00. I was mildly scared...okay, maybe a little more than than. But because of my cold, they coulndn't give me the strong anesthesia, so they did a local and a less potent one, I guess. I was awake the whole time they did it, but I didn't really feel anything, just some pressure. So, yeah, I'm in pain now. It hurts to do anything involving my mouth...even sitting still. I have stitches in all four corners of my mouth and one side keeps getting in my way and I feel like I'm going to bite it off...not good. It's the weirdest feeling when your tongue and lower lip are numb...haha...I couldn't feel anything, but thats over with now...just left with extreme pain. I don't want to think what it would be like if I wasn't on pain killers. Ouchies. Looks like I'm going to work....BAH 10:28 a.m.
Hidy Ho There Neighbor. Well I'm still sick and debating whether or not to go to work. My nose is all tuffed up and I have to rest because I'm having my surgery tomorrow. Nothing major...I'm getting my wisdom teeth surgically removed. It's my first surgery, so I am scared. But I don't know what to do about work today. I guess I'll call her in an hour and see if she needs me...but if she isn't busy, then I'm staying h-o-m-e. Today kicked ass! It was "Spring Day" at TCNJ...and I'm soo happy. I love it there so much. Eeeee! I saw my cousin and this kid I go to school with, both of whom will be going there next year! I know people! That makes me feel good. Just being there (I finally know my way around) and seeing the campus again...ugh...I'm so excited to go! Is it summer yet? 11:17 p.m.
I haven't updated a such a long time. Wow. Don't worry, I won't get into what I did since the last time we "talked". What I really want to talk about is how much I love Jes. She is the sweetest person I know and she rocks. I dropped her off at her house and by the time I got home, she called my house and was like "I'm locked out...can you come pick me up?" So I did and we went to Dunkin Donuts and got some coffee and went to Eagle Rock Reservation to see the World Trade Center lights. Anyhoo, on our way home, we started talking about my "dad" situation. It was a deep conversation. But there is one thing she said to me that I almost cried because it was the sweetest thing anyone could have said to me. She goes "Ya know what pisses me off, Bri? You're such a good person...I mean you're so nice and caring and good, and he has to do this to you. You don't deserve it" Just that simple little statement made me so happy and I really almost started to cry. No one has ever said that to me before (besides my mom...she doesn't count). And because she said that, it got me thinking, and I believe her...I don't deserve this crap...I am a good person, and I won't put up with my father's bullshit anymore. So, Jes, thank you for making this day (or whats left of it) great! Mwah! 10:00 p.m.
I'm so excited! A week from tomorrow I'm going to TCNJ for "Family Day"! I love that school. It's so perty. It's such a good school too...2nd hardest to get into in New Jersey, after Princeton. My cousin is going there too, and I found someone from my school...so I'm gonna know people :) Yay! That makes me happy. TCNJ also has the best education program around, so that's great since I want to be a teacher. So I'm the happiest girl right now! And nothing, NOTHING will burst my bubble. 05:18 p.m.
Work was a lot of fun today! After I was done helping Liz, I went offer my assistance to Lisa and Sue. They rock, well not Lisa, mainly Sue. Haha. We had to switch files into different files under separate categories and put them in order according to the most recent date. Grr. Pain in my ass. But (after Sue left) when Lisa wasn't looking, I stuck a Post-It that said "I smell" on her back. Haha. She didn't notice it until like an hour later! BUT, then when we were about to leave, Lisa and I took one of Sue's most prized possessios: her "orange odor eater spray" and put it up for randsom. We wrote her an official note and everything. We asked for .18 total...not too shabby, right? Haha! Then we hid the bottle. Good thing I don't work tomorrow!
So, around 7:45, Min and I decided to go to Eagle Rock Reservation to try and see the lights from Ground Zero. But, as soon as we got in her car, it started to rain, and by the time we got there, we couldn't even see the Empire State Building. That made me sad, but we'll go some other time. Alrighty, off to bed. I need to get a lot of sleep so I can get up early and go to the gym like I have been doing the past couple of days. Toodles! 10:44 p.m.
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 Well this afternoon sucked, I was really nervous b/c he intimidates me so much! But, I overcame that obstacle (w/ flying colors) And to cheer me up, Min came to the gym with me for about 45 minutes. I could've stayed longer, but she wanted to go, so I said okay. Besides I'll have my time tomorrow morning. 09:03 p.m.
I can't stop shaking... 06:53 p.m.
One of my biggest pet peeves is when a person blames me for something that I didn't even do. Like he doesn't really know who did it, but assumes it was me out of sheer ignorance. It gets me all hot and bothered-like. That all I will say on the subject... 06:48 p.m.
Well I bought my prom dress today. And Min bought hers. They are so cool, and look good on both of us. Mine is green and hers is gold....both G's, right Min? Haha! And I got a purse to match! Eeeeeeeeee. Now all I have left to buy are shoes, and make an appointment for my nails and hair. I'm so excited :D ::points and laughs:: hahahahaha...loser 11:31 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13, 2002 I just got back from TPing my friend's house for her 1/2 birthday that is tomorrow. It was so much fun! Kerry, Lisa, Min and I went to this girls house and just went wild. Since November we've started a tradition of TPing and "decorating" the house with shaving cream for each person's birthday. But this girl's "big day" was in September, and the tradition hadn't begun yet, so we decided to surprise her for her 1/2! Even though she kinda saw us out of the window when we were doing it...that's a.k.o.j. (my way of saying okay) Anyhoo...Min had a lot of homework to finish, so we dropped her off, then the remaining 3 of us went back and did some more, then we dropped Lisa off at home, and Kerry and I finished it! I had so much fun, you have no idea! But, I'm very very tired and I still have to study for physics! Lucky me! 12:52 a.m.
My horrible day just got 1000 times better! I'm so happy now. Min and I bought tickets to see "The Graduate" on Broadway! We're going on Saturday, May 11 @ 2:00. AND...guess who is in it?!?! None other than JASON BIGGS, ALICIA SILVERSTONE, and some other famous people not worth mentioning! I'm so happy! Jason Biggs is like my new "thing" haha! Weeee. It's just the two of us...girls day/night. Fun fun fun. Wahoo! 09:06 p.m.
I'm watching the documentary on 9/11 right now...crying my eyes out and thinking "why?" I belive that everything happens for a reason, but for the past six months I've been trying to think of a reason for this horrific event. Since the tragedy America has gone on with their lives, and so have I...I've been doing all these things without a care in the world. But watching this documentary, has brought back the sadness that I felt in September and I can't help but second guess the decisions I've made since then. My friends and I (like I've told you before) are planning a trip to Florida, and I can't help but feel guilty. It's hard for me to explain my reasoning to you, but I feel that I shouldn't been having this much fun at not even a year after the tragedy. I'm feeling very guilty. And I know that I shouldn't be, but I can't help it...it's just so sad and depressing. So many innocent lives lost or destroyed. I wish I could do more... 10:38 p.m.
Sunday, March 10, 2002 Sunday, March 10, 2002 Yesterday was fun. Lisa, Kerry, Brian (Kerry's kinda boyfriend), and I went to Seaside to check out the hotel we'll be staying at after prom. After like an hour of looking for the damn place, we finally found it. It's kinda cheap looking, but we're paying next to nothing for it, so it's worth it. Besides, how much time are we spending in the room anyway? It was so cold on the boardwalk....brrrr...and I had an embarrassing moment! lol. "You're a pathetic loser" haha....had to be there....very very funny. So coming home, we all played padidle (I was driving). Poor Brian...he lost everytime! haha He was naked in my car...lol Very funny. Then we went bowling, more fun, eventually to Lisa's house and I crashed on her couch while watching "Meet The Parents" This week is officially dubbed "PEOPLE NEVER CHANGE" week. I've come to the conclusion that no matter what you do, you can NOT change a person! It's impossible. He/she will always be a bastard and an annoying bitch. There have been three instances this week alone to prove my hypothesis...all three people, I dislike immensley. Ya know, you would think that people learn from their previous mistakes, but no...not happening...and ya know what, I don't feel bad for them, not in the least...in fact, it makes me happy! 12:27 a.m.
Today started out good, but gradually got bad, and then back to good. In the morning I was in SUCH a good mood due to recent events that occurred last night...but toward the middle of the day I began feeling very overwhelmed and stressed out. That lasted until I babysat...the kids put me in a good mood. So now I'm back to being my cheerful old self. 10:18 p.m.
Let me catch you guys up...one of my best friends (not named) broke up with her boyfriend about a month or so ago. He always treated her like shit...got mad at her for the stupidest things and talked about her behind her back. He threatened to break up with her ALL the time, but 20 minutes later would be all like "oh...we're fine now"...very selfish of him. Anyhoo...lately (since the break up) he's still treating her like shit while she's trying to keep a friendship...puting her on ignore on AOL, etc...you get the idea. However, there seems to be some confusion with these current events. Let me break it down for you...this ex-boyfriend seems to think that all of his ex-girlfriend's friends still like him and give two shits about what he has to say, when the truth is that we never cared! This girl is one of my best friends (has been since 7th grade) and I'd do anything to help her (same goes for all my friends....what are friends for, right). So since her ex-boyfriend is STILL treating her like shit, my friends and I decide to finally speak up...now this boy (boy being the operative word) is blowing the entire situation out of proportion and needs to GET OVER HIM SELF. So, in conclusion, ----, if you're reading this...take my advice...move on...your ex-girlfriend has quicker than you probably thought. 08:34 p.m.
Yesterday was the most hectic day! I have never been so overwhelemed! I had to work at 10 until 1 (I usually work until 3). So then at like 2, my family and I went to TCNJ to buy some more stuff...we hit traffic...and it took about an hour and a half...grr...so, by the time we got there it was like 4ish. We went to see Min's cousin's dorm and she showed us around the floor, and I refuse to repeat a certain "episode" that occured in the bathroom involving my grandmother and some unsuspecting freshman. So then we made our way to the book shop only to find that it was closed! Double growl. By this time I'm freaking out because I was supposed to babysit at 6:30, and we were cutting it close time-wise. So, anyhoo, we halled ass home and I made it! PHEW. Alright...so I'm babysiting until 11:30ish...the parents come home and I go out to my car. I hit the alarm button, and nothing happens...keep in mind that it's pouring at the time...so I keep trying and trying and failing and failing. I'm getting pissed and not to mention soaked. So, I open the door with the key and put it in the ignition...then all of a sudden the alarm is going really loud, and I can't turn it off! So, while this is happening, the mother is looking out at me and her neighbors start to open their shades to see what the commotion at 11:30pm is all about. So I call my dad and he says that he'll be right over to help. I run back into the house because I'm sopping wet right now and wait for him to come...he comes and saves me! THEN...I go home, back my bag and head out the door to Lisa's house for a sleep-over. Min, Jes, and Caitlin were already there, but Caitlin had to leave, so the four of us just chillaxed and watched Dased and Confused since the plot seemed appropriate. But, Min didn't feel well and went to sleep in Emily's room, and Lisa, Jes and I crashed in the basement. All in all it was a jam packed day.
So, today was boring as hell....I was in such a lazy mood, its not even funny. Yesterday was the most hectic day! I have never been so overwhelemed! I had to work at 10 until 1 (I usually work until 3). So then at like 2, my family and I went to TCNJ to buy some more stuff...we hit traffic...and it took about an hour and a half...grr...so, by the time we got there it was like 4ish. We went to see Min's cousin's dorm and she showed us around the floor, and I refuse to repeat a certain "episode" that occured in the bathroom involving my grandmother and some unsuspecting freshman. So then we made our way to the book shop only to find that it was closed! Double growl. By this time I'm freaking out because I was supposed to babysit at 6:30, and we were cutting it close time-wise. So, anyhoo, we halled ass home and I made it! PHEW. Alright...so I'm babysiting until 11:30ish...the parents come home and I go out to my car. I hit the alarm button, and nothing happens...keep in mind that it's pouring at the time...so I keep trying and trying and failing and failing. I'm getting pissed and not to mention soaked. So, I open the door with the key and put it in the ignition...then all of a sudden the alarm is going really loud, and I can't turn it off! So, while this is happening, the mother is looking out at me and her neighbors start to open their shades to see what the commotion at 11:30pm is all about. So I call my dad and he says that he'll be right over to help. I run back into the house because I'm sopping wet right now and wait for him to come...he comes and saves me! THEN...I go home, back my bag and head out the door to Lisa's house for a sleep-over. Min, Jes, and Caitlin were already there, but Caitlin had to leave, so the four of us just chillaxed and watched Dased and Confused since the plot seemed appropriate. But, Min didn't feel well and went to sleep in Emily's room, and Lisa, Jes and I crashed in the basement. All in all it was a jam packed day.
So, today was boring as hell....I was in such a lazy mood, its not even funny. Well, there was a volleyball tornament at my school on Thursday night. The teams had to be co-ed...so Lisa and I were on a team with Dave and Jeff...we totally kicked ass! Anyhoo...the tornament was "sudden-death" sort of....if you lost a game, you were out. El finito. So my team and Kerry's team ended up playing each other in the final round...and.........WE WON! How great is that?! It put me in a good mood. So all 4 of us won to sound-a-rama (a CD store in my town)! How cheap is that!? lol 'Tis alright though, because I might just have to buy a used CD or something. Well, I'm really tired, and I'm going to go to bed now. Good night! 11:25 p.m.
Has anybody out there ever get SICK TO DEATH of doing the same routine every single day? That's how I am now. I mean, every day of my life is so predictable. I get up at the same time. Do the same things in the morning, rush to school, and make to it pre-calc right before the bell rings. Then I proceed w/ my day...fall asleep in the same classes, get pissed at the same people in certain classes....every day! Grrr...I can't wait until Florida! lol I need some change here.
Oh, I have some news...on April 9th (the Tuesday of our vacation), I am getting my wisedom teeth SURGICALLY removed. Ouchies! I'm getting put-to-sleep and everything...the whole 9 yards. The doctor said that there is a chance that I won't be able to do anything for the rest of the week, because I have to take it easy :( That sucks, but it's better for me in the long run. If I don't get this done, the undeveloped roots will grow and start to hit the nerves in my jaw and really hurt...so I figure it's a good investment. At least I can play off the "sick little girl" and have my parents do anything for me! lol...Oh, come on, you know you've done it! lol 12:00 a.m.
Wow! It feels like ages since I've updated...and that's because, it's been AGES. Sorry to all those "Brianna followers" out there! lol. Well I'm gonna copy lisa (and probably get an ass whooping for it) and put my senior write up on here. Enjoy:
“Beginnings are scary. Endings are usually sad, but it's what's in the middle that counts”
School Activities: Volleyball 9-12; Captain 12
Memories: D. Deficient Duo…Captain & Lieutenant. Cape May 2001 + Caliente w/ Min, Lisa & Jes…Girl, watch yo’ butt! Cravings. UFO. Car flirting. It’s not J-Lo! Li is Latino. Disney World 2002. Halloween. Highways. Mahwah + Sloatsburg. Foof. Overalls. lmno. Twin. Diners. 7-11. Palm reading. Ups w/ Min. Movie nites. Farfanugan. The notebook. Hair flip. Montclair. Cordial. Colin Firth Parties. P&P. My planner. Damn the man, save the empire! Dying. Padidle. Scrap booking. Mango. “Singing” to the Beatles. Shaving cream. Pitas. Oscar Meyer Weiner. Robbing post offices w/ Jen. Blind spot. What’s ur #…15? .2 minutes. My candle. Edith. Volleyball was unforgettable! Min, Lisa, Andy, Kerr, Jes, and Jessie…you guys rock! <3 ya
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i took a sex and the city quiz, and i am.... its all so true! 04:10 p.m.
Saturday, February 16, 2002 So yesterday I found out that I failed my physics test (a 53 to be exact). I re-took it today and what did I get, you must be asking? A 93%! Of coarse I couldn't pull that one off yesterday, I had to wait until the retake where the highest grade I can get (no matter what) is a 73. I'm pissed! Bah...circuits....I'm so lost. HELP!
Anyhoo...tonight Jes, Lisa, and I went over Min's house and watched a REALLY boring movie (Rushmore)...then about 30 people came over, then...we got kicked out. So Lisa and Jes came over my house and we watched EMPIRE RECORDS That movie rocks my socks! 12:24 a.m.
Saturday, February 16, 2002 So yesterday I found out that I failed my physics test (a 53 to be exact). I re-took it today and what did I get, you must be asking? A 93%! Of coarse I couldn't pull that one off yesterday, I had to wait until the retake where the highest grade I can get (no matter what) is a 73. I'm pissed! Bah...circuits....I'm so lost. HELP! 12:24 a.m.
Sunday, February 10, 2002 Okay, I haven't told you this yet, so here goes: WE'RE GOING TO FLORIDA! Yesss. Min, Lisa, Andyboy and I are going to Orlando, Florida to DISNEY WORLD in July! I think we're planning on buying the plane tickets this upcoming week! ahh! How great is this!? We're going from July 13 - 18 (Saturday through Thursday) and we're staying at a hotel thats only 4 miles away. It's gonna be great. AND we already have everything planned out. yay!
I really really really really really REALLY don't want to do my essay. It's such a pain. Oh well...I gotta go do physics practice test. TTFN 07:12 p.m.
Hey hey hey. Well last night I babysat for 6 hours...it wasn't bad, the kids were good. It was fun...we watched THE LITTLE MERMAID! Now, if you know me, then you know that that movie is my favorite of all time! It rocks! Well I gotta go do the cat liter lol 12:23 p.m.
Hey. I have a lot to tell, and so little time to do it. Last night, Lisa and I (after work) went to David's Bridal to look at prom dresses. That was fun. Then we....well I actually have to go babysit now...so I'll be on later to tell you more. haha 04:40 p.m.
What do you think for that being my senior quote? It's from SNL's very own Jack Handy! Haha! Lisa and I were reading them to each other while laughing our asses off. Anyhoo...I didn't think it was possible, but my day got even BETTER since the last time I updated Yet another good day for me! And I still don't know why. Right now, I'm eating Ben & Jerry's "FESTIVUS" ice cream. I had a craving....and let me tell you, it's so good! Its "brown sugar cinamon ice cream loaded w/ gingerbread cookies and a ginger caramel swirl" so yummy! I suggest you give it a try. 03:34 p.m.
I didn't think it was possible, but I'm in an even better mood than before! :D Yes, I know you all must think I'm crazy (which I am, but we won't go there)...but I honestly don't know how to explain it! I'm in such a good mood. Min and I went to the mall to do some exchanges for me and to buy something for her. Anyhoo...I had to return PJs I got for Christmas in Victoria's Secret. I traded them in for a pink (yes PINK) tank top w/ a built in bra (my favorite) and a really really REALLY comfortable blue t-shirt/night shirt that Min picked out. And I'm wearing the blue shirt now! That makes me very happy! THEN, in NY and Co...I bought a 4 dollar scarf! ::does a little dance::bam bam do da dooooo:: OK, I promise, I'm done! 09:31 p.m.
Just how shitty my life was last week is how great it is this week! I don't know how to explain it, but I feel "transformed" I don't thats kinda dorky, but its true. And I don't know why...Lisa told me some good news on Tuesday, which is why I will be attending random open - volleyball sessions. LoL. We must talk more about this...hey....is he the guy w/ the accent? I'm trying to figure out who this is! haha! Well, Lis, let me know. I've been in such a good mood lately...I love it.
I need a funny quote for my senior write-up, so if anyone reading this has one they want to give to me....email me and I'll let you know if I want to use it or not. 03:53 p.m.
I wish I was back in New York...is it college yet? 06:45 p.m.
I had a blast tonight! The original Cape May gals (Min, Jes, Lisa, and I) went to NYC for some fun! We ate at a mexican restaurant and then walked around the village for a little while...it was so much fun :D Well, I'm really tired right now, so byee 12:59 a.m.
I got back some of my grades today...they are perty good. I'm not happy with my pre-calc midterm grade AT ALL. I got an 86....and it sucks! I studied really hard for it. However, I did really well for the marking period...97 baby! Wahoo. My sociology midterm project turned out good too....Min and I did it together, and we got a 95! Yay. I got a 90 for the marking period. Physics...89 for the marking period (I'm really pissed about that) and a 90 for the midterm. So, of all the grades I know, I think I did pretty well.
Friends comes on in about 45 minutes...an hour special. Yay! I love that show (but I'm sure you already knew that)
I got a new computer for my room! My other one sucked...it was so slow and I could never get on the internet...I'm so happy. This is the computer that I will be taking with me to college.......MY FIRST COLLEGE PURCHASE! ahhh. But, Ray only got the tower a key board....the moniter is displaying all these weird colors and I'm getting a headache from it...he said he's gonna buy another one. I'm the happiest girl right now!
So, last night I stayed up until 1:30 to finish reading my book...A Walk To Remember. It was the second time I read it. My friend, Jessie, lent it to me over Christmas break, and I read it in 3 days then....and last Friday (Min, Jessie, Mary, Lauren, Erika, and I) saw the movie...so I wanted to read it again. The book is SO much better than the movie. If you want to see the movie...I suggest you read it first (A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks). It's a very quick read...only 240 pages w/ big font and small pages. Very quick...but let me WARN you...it is an extremely sad book. I cried so hard both times that I read it. Sigh. 07:13 p.m.
Min just left about 10 minutes ago. She came over at like 7:15ish and we worked on our new hobby! It's so addicting. I love it! When I have a lot of pages, I'll show you them on here (hopefully I'll remember to do that)
So, today I had my physics exam...it wasn't very hard or the other extreme, it was "eh". I don't think I failed...probably a B or an A.
Back to scrapbooking...I'm going to do a "first day of senior year" page and Min gave me this picture to scan... Hadey Hidey Ho There! Today, I had pre-calc and law midterms. I think I did really well on the law one (I studied my ass off for it) and I'm pretty sure I did alright on the pre-calc...I'll be surprised if I get anything lower than an 85. Tommorow is physics...kinda nervous about that one, I don't know why...it's not very hard. Don't wanna get too cocky though.
So, at 3:30 today: Min, Jessie, and I went to a diner to study for the physics test. That was fun, and it helped me a lot. AND...I WATCHED0 PASSIONS TODAY......OMG! It was so good. I can't wait until tomorrow's episode. Speaking of tomorrow, Min and I are going to have a "Creative Memories" party at her house...I'm so excited. Creative Memories is a scrap-book making thingy. Neither one of us is very creative, but we're trying. That be all for now. Wish me luck on my test tomorrow. TTYL
PS- I have a new favorite book (it's tied w/ Pride and Prejudice): A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks. I read it over Christmas break, and I'm reading it again b/c it was so good! 11:34 p.m.
One midterm down, three more to go! Today was english...I think I did alright. We had to write an essay on a book we read. I liked the book, so it was an easy essay to write. Tomorrow I have law and pre-calc. I don't have a prediction on those, but I will let you know.
Do you guys want to know how much of a dork I am? Sure you do! For the first time today, I deposited money in the bank ALL BY MYSELF! I've never done that before. I was very proud...and you should be too! Well I gotta go study. 11:14 a.m.
Well, I just took that HARRY POTTER "quiz" that Lisa
had on her page...and here are my results:
# 1 Harry I had SO much fun last night! We went to see A Walk To Remember and I just had a blast. It was: Min, Jessie, Lauren, Erica, Mary, and me. So we went to the Caldwell Theater...oye, there were like 12 year olds in there making so much noise during the movie...that sucked. But in the middle of the movie Lauren yells, "Hey! Do you think you guys can SHUT UP for .2 minutes?!" haha! Lauren is so cute! Anyhoo, after we all (well not all of us) cried in the movie - it was a very depressing movie - we went to Versailles for coffee. We played the "What if" game. So Mary goes: "What if a certain ______ ______ walked in her right now?" Then in response, I go: "What if a certain _______ __________ laid on the table right now?" So Jessie goes, "I'm on top of him!" Then we drove my that certain ________ __________'s house. lol. We went to Eagle Rock Reservation to hang out for a little while. And decided to get lost going home. That was fun. We were listening to some great music in Min's car. So somewhere in Montclair, Min and I did a Chinese Firedrill! That was fun....speaking of firedrills thats what Mary wants to do! 10:56 a.m.
Have you ever had those days where everything seems to be going good? Well that was today! I love days like this. I'm so excited, because tomorrow Min, Lauren, Mary, and I are going to see A Walk To Remember with Mandy Moore and SHANE WEST! I read the book by Nicholas Sparks...it was so good! I can't wait. Well I gotta go start studying for midterms...ttyl 04:35 p.m.
I got my hairs cut ::does a little dance:: 10:45 p.m.
I was supposed to babysit tonight, but the 3 year old got sick, and now I don't have to! Yay! I definately was NOT in the mood to sit w/ children tonight! I feel bad for the baby though.
Ugh, I had such a terrible headache all day today! It's really funny though, because when I was in gym, my headache went away...I wonder why! Hmmmm ::breaks into song:: "I'm in love with a man nearly twice my age...!" (Actually 2 men...haha figure THAT one out!) But came back after the class...it was so bad. AND to top that off, when I tutored Joe today, he just made it worse. Don't get me wrong, I love that kid, he's so cute, but he wouldn't do any of his homework for me! I wanted to kill him. lol. So, in a few I'm gonna go study for my Pre-Calc super test...I know, I know, I must hold back my enthusiasm.
OH! I almost forgot...in my you and the law class, we're watching My Cousin Vinny Great movie! 06:42 p.m.
Maybe I will actually go to bed at a reasonable hour?! Hopefully I will right after I update. I just got back from Min's house...we made smores. I really don't like them: I know, I know, I'm the only person in the world who doesn't like smores, but they're just too rich for me! Then we watched the last 15 minutes of A Prelude To A Kiss with Alec Baldwin and Meg Ryan. Let's just that that Mr. Baldwin reminded Min and I about a certain someone.................Then we watched Real World. Oye that girl (I don't know her name) is such a slut! Hooking up with some random band dude and then sleeping with her friend...oye oye oye. Well I'm very tired, I can't stop yawning...good night! 10:56 p.m.
I can't sleep. Oh well, I only have to wake up at 7:00 tomorrow morning for school. I really don't mind though, because WHOSE THE BOSS is on channel 45. I love that show. I love the mother...she's so funny! Today was a very jam packed day. I woke up at 9:30, and went to Min's house an hour later to work on a damn sociology project. We actually worked until about 12:30. I came home and went to work at 2:00. It was nice there...I as all alone. I made a few baskets and did some other stuff. Then I came home at 6:30 and worked on the project some more...But I'm not tired. Not at all. I'm mad abecause I missed the DARIA:IS IT COLLEGE YET...oh well, it'll be on again some other time. Well if I wasn't depressed before, I sure as hell am now! I went over Lisa's house and we watched SEX AND THE CITY and then ETHAN FROME. Well in sex and the city, Carrie broke up w/ Aden...that makes me sad b/c he's so hot and they were so cute together. Then, in ethan frome, we knew what was going to happen (b/c we read the book in school), but actually watching it...that's another story. I think I have a new semi-obsession. Liam Neeson played Ethan in the movie...he's so adorable! haha! I'm a dork! But you guys gotta love me! 11:41 p.m.
Well the volleyball clinic went great! It was Lisa, Kerry, Katie, and me. There were about 10 girls there and I think they had fun. I can't wait until next week. Right now, my parents are watching Pearl Harbor. I'd watch it with them, but it's way way too sad. And I'm not in the mood to cry right now. But I must say that JOSH HARTNETT and BEN AFFLECK are really hott....supafly. lol. The Out of Towners is on Comedy Central now...I love Steve Martin. Later, I'm going to Lisa's house to watch more movies. Yay! I'm happy. 06:57 p.m.
Well, I'm home for a short break...then off to that volleyball clinic. The "pin pals bowling" was so much fun! The kids are adorable. I love children...good thing I want to be a teacher, huh? Nothing really to talk about now. I actually have to go get in my volleyball garb...good thing I shaved today! lol 02:35 p.m.
Oye vey ish meire...I have such a jam packed day today. Would you like me to explain? Well I'm going to anyway:
That is my jam packed day...and I'll be lucky if I get to come home for 15 minutes between bowling and volleyball...we'll see. 09:38 a.m.
PEARL HARBOR is on satalite! Ahh! I love that movie! I cried so much when I saw it with Min in the summer. BUT the only problem is...satalite is down :( I have to wait a little while for it to come back. I be sad. Oh well, I should work on scholarships and a damned sociology project. I can't wait to get out of here! haha! I need a break from this town. So, tonight I will be dedicating my time to scholarships and my project. Min and I were supposed to get together today, but due to the weather (and my mom's worriness) we didn't...so we have to work on it separately.
gbook 04:05 p.m.
It's such an exhilarating feeling when you get accepted into college. You get this natural high and you feel on top of the world; nothing can ruin that moment. And that's so true. Then you think that it's over...no more busting your ass in school (just don't slack off), you can just relax now. That's was how I felt toward the situation, but I just got a HUGE slap in the face. Now, I get to apply for scholarships! Please hold back your excitement. I just sent in my first official scholarship like 10 minutes ago. It's a "Got Milk" one for 00 buck-a-roos! I would love to get that. AND you can win a trip to Disney World AND a chance to be in a "Got Milk" add in a magazine! Haha. 25 people from all over the country can win. You have to do well in school, display leadership, participate in sports, and have some "milk experience". So I figured it wouldn't hurt to send one out. The only problem was that I didn't know what the hell "milk experience" was. I was suposed to write an essay (in 75 words or less) describing how milk has been a part of my life. Haha! It had to be the bigget piece of shit that I have ever written...here take a look:
"From the minute I wake up to the minute I go to bed, milk is a part of my life. I start my day with a bowl of cereal swimming in cold, creamy, delicious milk. Some earliest memories are my mother telling me to drink my milk so my bones would grow strong and healthy. I end my day with a cup of warm milk to soothe and ease me into a peaceful night's sleep."
How great is that?! LoL. But, I still have many more applications to fill out. At least I already know where I'll be spending the next 4 years of my life... 09:51 p.m.
So, I'm watching SNL right now, and JOSH HARTNETT is on! Ahhh. He's so hot...gahhhhh. I really want to see his new movie: Black Hawk Down Last night had to be the CRAZIEST night ever! I had so much fun. Min and I went to Fortes after we both worked and had the famous penne vodka pizza (only one slice...it's very filling), then we got lost in Wayne on our way to get some shhtuff. We always get lost, no matter where we are. When Min drives, she doesn't like to do what the directions say, she just goes by her own intuition (which is usually wrong). Then we went to Highlawn Pavilion...it was bbbrrrr freezing, and the wind wasn't helping us at all. That was funny, and my scarf almost caught on fire. haha! Then we gave up there and leaving was another adventure, we got lost AGAIN, and somehow we ended up back in Montclair. So, we decided to go to Six Brothers Diner in Clifton (I think...its on 46) because we didn't think we'd know anyone there. Well as soon as we walked in Min goes "I know them --> and them -->" and we ended up talking to everyone she knew there! Then these two old guys (Min called them the NYPD Blue guys) were staring at us and pointing...it was scarey. So we called Andyboy and Matt to come by. They came about 25 minutes later, meanwhile, Min and I had coffee that cost us a .00 minimum. Finally when Andy and Matt came, Andiegirl and her brother (Jim) came. Then we told them about the ugly old guys and Matt and Andy were all like "THOSE ARE OUR GIRLFRIENDS, STAY AWAY" It was funny! Um....then Andrea came and Min didn't mean to be rude, but she kinda was...haha...she goes "have you ever heard the phrase 'get lost?'"!!! I was like crying! haha! So, Min and I decide to leave, and as we're driving home, we almost hit a possem! That was scarey, but funny. What a nite! All in all it had to be the best nite I've had in a long time! 10:26 a.m.
Well, I've had time to cool off, but I'm still very PERTERBED. That would be the key word. Today in gym we did yoga! How much does that rock? I loved it! Tomorrow, Min and I have some plans...it shold be fun, providing we don't get lost. lol 10:38 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8, 2002 I'm so fucking livid right now! I'm in shock. Today was SUCH a great day (I got 100s on my pre-calc & physics tests...we did some funky line-dancing in gym), and I have to come home to hear this news??? That's BULLSHIT! I'm so mad at my father right now...ya know what...he shouldn't even be considered my father...he's the selfish fucking bastard who left my mom and me when I ws 14 months old and never pays child support...why did I let myself think that he would pay now?!?!? UGH! I went to church again today! Yay! I feel good about that. Finally, I'm keeping a New Years Resolution. Wahoo. Later, around 12:00, Min and Lisa are coming over to work on our Senior Picture Page for the year book. We're making a half a page with pictures of all our friends throughout high school and middle school. Actually, I'm gonna go look for some now......memories!!!
Sign my guestbook! 10:43 a.m.
Well, it's official...I'm sick. Bah. My whole family has been passing it around, and I thought I was safe...ha! I left school early yesterday b/c my throat was killing me. Poop. And I could barely sleep last night due to the fact that I can't breathe...that might be a problem. So, I think I'm going to lay low tonight, and just stay home. Have you ever seen Empire Records? Well it's the BESTEST movie ever. I took a quiz (provided by Min) to see which character I am.... Ohh...what a surprise! LOL...note sarcasm! 10:25 p.m. I don't have to go to work today Ha Ha Ha Ha Haaa Haaaa (to a little tune) I'm happy now. I actually have time to study for sociology now, but the real question is...will I do it?? Hmmm....probably not! LoL! 03:19 p.m. Happy New Year 11:01 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2001 Well last night ROCKED! Let me explain...I was at work until 8:00, and when I got home, I noticed that my house was TPed and shaving creamed and all the funky stuff. Then I go inside and everyone jumps out at me and yells "surprise!" :) (: It was awesome! My mom put it all together and all my friends were there: Min, Andrew, Andie, Lisa, Jes, Kerry, Derek, Trevor, Todd, and Lauren (I don't think I'm forgetting anyone) These people couldn't come: Keith, Duca, Jen, and Matt. But we still had fun! Yay. So I'm officially 18! AND my mom and dad bought me lottery tickets last night and I just scratched them off, and I won ! :) What a birthday! 09:52 a.m. Tomorrow is my birthday! The big 18 baby!
New Years Resolution: Go to church on Sundays Saturday, December 29, 2001 Well, yesterday, Min and I decided to take her friend, Alicia, to the city to do some shopping. Alicia is from Virginia, but was up here visiting her sister Mahwah so we went to pick her up. We got soooo lost! haha! It was so funny. Min missed the exit...ahem...and we drove about a half an hour out of our way! haha. We finally picked up Alicia and got lost again...we ended up in Sloathsburg, New York...oye vey. Alright, then we found the Park Way and got home in time to take the bus to the city. Once we got into the city we had lunch and then walked to the village to do some shopping. We went to Urban Outfitters and bought some stuff, then to H&M and bought some other stuff. I had so much fun! We walked around NYU (to please Min) lol and then we took a cab back to port authority. When we got home, Min and I drove Alicia back to Mahwah (and didn't get lost!!!) I called Kerry to see if she wanted to see a movie, and she said "ok" so then we called Lisa and she said "ok" too (after a little coaxing). We saw "Not Another Teen Movie" --> it was so funny! haha! I thought it was going to be stupid, but it really wasn't. And that was my hectic day yesterday... 10:22 a.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2001 Well I got back from New York City about an hour ago. It was SO much fun! Mom and I went around 9:30...we took the bus. So first, we went to ground zero. We walked from Port Authority to Washington Square Park, and then took a cab the rest of the way. It was very sad and depressing. We walked all around the site, there were a lot of memorials, and at one, I got all teary-eyed. Very sad. But after that we took a cab back to 48th street to see Beauty and the Beast at 2:00. It was so good - I got the tickets from my mom for Christmas yesterday. The original Belle wasn't in it, but the replacement was still very good. In a little bit, I'm actually going to watch the Disney version! (D-O-R-K) Um....then we went to Chris's Ruth for dinner. Right from there we went to see the tree...which isn't very good this year. Then walked to FAO Schwartz....to the Plaza Hotel (where we peed - lol) and back to port authority to take the bus home. It was a great day. I had so much fun. And, possibly...Min and I might take Alicia (her friend) to the city on Friday...I'd love to go back! 10:28 p.m. Tuesday, December 25, 2001 Yay...it's Christmas...the best holiday out there (besides New Years Eve of coarse ::wink:wink::) I got great presents this year. My favorites so far (we didn't go to my grandmother's house yet) are: The "Friends" DVD series collection A webcam (and I'll show you all pics of my presents) and, the best of all..................... Tickets to see Beauty and the Beast on Broadway TOMORROW!!!!!!!!
I'm so happy! Yay! I can't wait to watch my "Friends" thing tonight. We're going to my grandmother's house in a few hour for dinner and more presents and stuff. I'm so happy! Last night, we went to my cousin's house for Christmas Eve partyness, that was fun. I love my family! :) Sunday, December 23, 2001 Hey. Well I'm watching That 70s Show now...it's so funny. AND, they're coming out with a new show...That 80s Show That's gonna be so funny. Considering I hate the 80s, I think I'll have a great time laughing at it. My birthday is in 8 days.....wahoo. 09:26 p.m. Sorry I haven't updated in a little over a week, but I just wasn't in the mood...ya know? I'm still on cloud nine about TCNJ. So, today, Lisa, her sister Emily, and I saw HARRY POTTER!!! It was very good! There were some parts of the movie I didn't like though because it didn't look like I pictured it (after reading the book), and they left some things that I thought were important out of the movie. But I still think you should see it if you haven't already. 12:15 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2001 I GOT IN TO THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY TODAY! Ahhhhhh! I'm so happy! Min and I left school at like 2:15 and as we were coming up my street to check my mail, the mailman, Paul, was many many houses away from mine. So she pulled over and I jumped out of her car to ask him to give me the mail for today. Well, it took like 6 minutes to find the right package. I caught a glimpse of he TCNJ emblem on an envelope...and I screamed! I actually got a package! I'm so happy! I got in to my #1 school. It hasn't really sunk in yet. Min is going to NYU and I'm going to TCNJ (her cousin also goes there) AND I found out tonight that my "cousin" (she's really a family friend -- my Dad's side) got into TCNJ for Early Decision too (just like me) and we're majoring in the same thing! How ironic is that? Hah. This has to be the best day ever! Nothing can spoil it. When I was reading the contents of the package, I literally couldn't breathe! Wow...what a feeling. I'm gonna go to bed now....need sleep! 11:44 p.m. I've got great news! One of my best friends, Min, got into her first choice for college....NYU! I'm so happy for her! She still can't believe it! I haven't heard anything from The College Of New Jersey yet, I'm getting really worried! I'm supposed to know by Saturday...crosses fingers...wish me luck! So, I'm feeling much better since I took two days off from school. So, tonight, Min and I went out for pizza,l then we picked up Jessie and went to Andrew's house and hung out there for a little but. I'm so happy for min...random... AND on Saturday Jessie, Min, and I are gonna go see "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" Yay! I'm excited! 11:04 p.m. Well I'm home today. I feel so yucky and sick. That has to be one of the worst feelings. But, I finished my Wedding thing for health last night. I love it! It was so much fun to do. And we managed to have ,642.85 left over out of ,000 budget! Yeah, a ,000 budget for a wedding is a lot of money, but that was the lowest one our teacher gave out. Weddings are usually like anywhere from ,000 to ,000...............................ACHEW!!!! lol, sorry about that. Well I'm gonna go watch some TV now. 10:26 a.m. I'm sick, so my mom said I can go to school late, I'll leave in a few. Today marks the 3 month anniversary of the World Trade Center bombing. Very sad. Z100 played the National Anthem this morning at 8:46 (the time the first plane hit). Oh my God, I was crying hysterically. It's so sad. Man. I am totally getting carried away with our wedding projects. But I'm having so much fun! Later, I'll so you my dress....it's soooo perty! Well I best be going off to school now. Bye 09:46 a.m. Well I haven't updated in a long time! Let's see what's been going on. Monday night, Min, Andy, and I went to the mall to return some stuff. Andy ended up buying me a scarf from Pacific Sunwear for Christmas. It's so cool. It's blue and it has POCKETS! Pockets on a scarf...Min picked it out. Lol. Tuesday, at 10:30 a bunch of us (Kerry, Jessie, Lisa, Andy, and I) went to Min's house to "decorate" it for her birthday (the next day). We used shaving cream to write all kinds of things on her driveway and car. Then we decided to go in and barge into her room and sing "happy birthday". She was surprised! Very surprised. That was a fun night. Wednesday I babysat. 2 of the 3 kids had colds, and I caught it from them. Ummm...Thursday I went out to dinner with my family. Friday night, after work, Min and I went all over the place. We weren't doing so hot. One place we wanted to go to was closed, another didn't have anymore of what we wanted. But we played lotto bingo and between the two of us won 6 bucks. haha. Today, was the volleyball All-Star game at Paramus High School. That was fun. My team came in second place. It was so great playing with the best players from New Jersey. Some of these girls were amazing! Tonight I'm going to sleep over Jessie's house, after they all come back from the semi. If you know me, then you know that I'm a big dorkhead. But if you don't know me, let me share an example of why I'm catagorized in such a way. As we speak (not literally) I'm listening to AOL radio's "Classic Holiday" section. Haha! I love Christmas music! It's the best. Min's birtday is on Wendesday, a few of us have something planned up our sleeves. Mwahhaa. Well I'm gonna go listen to my music! Bye 04:12 p.m. Well CRAZY things have been happening lately...and I'm not just talking about the homefront. Hmmm. Anyway, go here -- it's the "Remember When" site that Min made up for everyone's enjoyment! So, I never told you about what I did on Sunday...my family and I went to see "A Christmas Carol" at Madison Square Garden in NYC. It was so much fun! Tim Curry played Mr. Scrooge...haha! So good. Okay, so I finally read Harry Potter: And the Sorcerers Stone -- I wanted to read it before I saw the movie. It was so good! I finished it in 3 days! I've never read a book that fast! I feel so empty now that I'm done with it. I started reading the second one tonight. But I'm tired, so I don't think I'll be able to read that far. I have such a jam packed weekend...wanna hear it? Well sure you do, besides you don't have a choice in the matter:
SATAURDAY
SUNDAY If I had a million dollars... 08:12 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2001 Well, I just got off the phone with my boss and he said that I didn't have to come in tonight! I need to call tomorrow, but who cares......I'm soo happy! Yay! Now I can go to open volleyball night! :) Hehehehe! I'll tell you about yesterday later..... 04:22 p.m. Well, I have to go to work at 5:00 because they want to train me as a waitress...I don't really want to go. I'd rather just sit at home and do nothing and then go to volleyball at 8:00. That would be ideal. Oh well. I gotta go take a shower now because doing Tae Bo really makes you sweat! 04:11 p.m. I can't write too much now, I'm in the library at school doing research on a YOU AND THE LAW project, well at least that's what I'm supposed to be doing. I have to tell you about my great day yesterday...I'll be back later. 12:15 p.m. Well, before I start my Daisy Miller essay...let me tell you about my wonderful day! Lisa and I went to the mall at 10:30 this morning, and didn't get home until 5:00ish. It's what we did during those long hours that made today so great! We decided that today was the day to do our holiday shopping. AND WE'RE BOTH DONE! Broke, no money, but done. That's a great feeling. Now I can save the rest of the money I'll make to buy myself somethings! Haha! Well our day started out slow, but then we both just got into the whole shopping scene. I think we walked down the wings at least 3 times each. Then we went to a stand and had them make some stuff for us. That was going to take about 2 or 3 hours so we decided to go to target for lunch and some other shopping necessities. Went back to the mall and all over again, then we went into a jewelry store to as a question for Li. We were looking at engagement rings and the saleswoman came over and goes "You girls wanna try stuff on for fun? Let's play!" That was awesome! Lisa and I tried on these BEAUTIFUL, GEORGOUS, RINGS! Oh my...you should have seen the size of these rocks! We both like white gold rings with nice diamonds...and thats what we tried on! :) Like I said, the saleswoman was so cool. She told us her life story basically...all about her 20s and 30s...so great! AND...it gets better, we decided what to do for our graduation presents to each other. We're gonna skip birthday and use that money for graduation. It's gonna be great. We're getting each other the same thing, but different variations! I'm so excited.
Friday, November 23, 2001 Haha! I'm the happiest person alive right now...Bridget Jone's Diary is on satalite...so I can watch it over and over and over again! My COLIN FIRTH plays Mark Darcy...sigh...so sexy. If you could see me now...I'm smiling from ear to ear :) I'm such a dork. Thursday, November 22, 2001 Happy Turkey Day everyone! I love thanksgiving...its such a great holiday. Well last night was soo much fun! At 1:00 people came over to watch movies all night! At the beginning, it was Lisa, Jessie, Jes, and Jen...then Jen left and Min came. We watched (in this order) Bridget Jone's Diary, the good parts of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, and You've Got Mail. The first two movies featured COLIN FIRITH...he's the sexiest man alive! Yay! Well all of us were squealing when we watched those movies. Andrew came over to torment us for a little bit and he tried to take the other Pride and Prejudice DVD so we wouldn't be able to see COLIN FIRTH. Haha. Then Jane Eyre was horrible! The book was so much better. Lisa started falling asleep about here. And the boys came over (Andy, Todd, John, Eric, and Pat) and they squirted us with water guns...that was fun. So they left right away because we were chasing them around the house. Then we peeled apples for the pie and watched You've Got Mail. All in all I had so much fun with everyone! 11:23 a.m. Hey! Well tonight was our Volleyball Dinner! It was so much fun. But very sad at the same time. Sigh. Actually, we're (varsity people) are at Kerry's house for a sleep over! Yay! Everyone is in the jacuzzi (sp), and I'm gonna do some homework, because I'M A BIG DORK! I'll probably go join them in a little while. Hey. I'm in You and the Law now. Pretty bored. Hey, does anyone out there know which supreme court case deemed the KKK the right to assembly? Bah! We can't find it! So, if anyone knows, let me know. Oh! Min, Andy, Keith, and I went to the mall on Saturday and I bought Jes real SEA MONKEYS for her birthday! Haha! How great is that? 12:08 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2001 Well, which do you want first...bad or good? Okay, I'll start with the bad. We lost yesterday in our semi-final state game against Hawthorne. It was such a good game though. We all played very well! That made me happy. The sucky thing is...we're done. The season is officially over :( I'm in denial or something. Sadness. Well...on to the good news. I called to get my SAT scores last night and I got...drum roll please........ Well many good things have happened to me over the past two days:
So that is my good news! And all 3 make me happy! Oh, I was going through Lisa's guestbook and found another girl named Brianna. So I went to her site --> here Go check it out. So, Dawson's was very good. Yay! Next week looks good too. Okay, I'm just gonna say this because I promised her I would mention her name in here....NELLY IS THE COOLEST FROSH I KNOW! There. Nelly is a frosh on the volleyball team and the stumbled across this page last night. So I told her that I would say her name. Weeeee! Lisa and Todd came to visit me at work tonight! Todd now knows somewhat of what "katsup" means...lol...and we agreed that SHOUT is the best cleaning spray in the world ::wink:wink:: That made me happy. And about 10 minutes before they came in, Kristin and Fo were there. Good night, boring, but good! AND...French Kiss is on Comedy Central now! I love that movie. 08:58 p.m. 'ello 'ello! Well I got an iced-tea stain on my I <3 NY shirt and I had to use SHOUT to get it out! Hahaha! Lisa, I couldn't stop laughing! Bahaha! Anyway...I'm done now. Today, I have to go to work at 4:00. Oh so much fun. I had mucho fun-o tonight! Min, Andy, Keith, and I went to a show in Nutly. It took us an hour and a half to get there because we got majorly lost. It only should have taken 20 minutes. That was an adventure! She show (in my opinion) was really boring, but we managed. Then Min went out w/ Dan, and Andy, Keith and I amused ourselves on the boy's trampoline and drinking hot chocolate! All in all, it was a very fun night! 12:21 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2001 No school yesterday OR today! Wahoo. Yesterday was so much fun. I had practice in the morning that seemed like hours and hours...oye, then I went to Katie's house with Kerry and Lisa to work on our senior speech and a book for coach. After that, Lisa, Katie, Caitlin, Missy, and I went to Livingston High School to watch them play in one of their state games. They lost, but it was a really good game. We cheered them on, and they're gonna come to our game on Tuesday to cheer us on...isn't that sweet? Well, when I got home my mom told me some funny news AND I got a letter from TCNJ saying that they got my application in the mail, so I had to call Min. She was a work though, but her mom invited me to go see Monsters Inc. with them. So I met them at the movie theater. It was adorable. I definately recommend you see it. Definately worth the .50. Okay, so I have news. Not big news, just your average update news. Let's see...where shall I start? Ah yes. English class: We've been watching Mansfield Park (a book by Jane Austen)...OMG...it was so good. Such a romance novel! I have to read the book now, even thought I've heard that the movie is much better. So I've come to the conclusion that I really love Jane Austen books/movies! :D Our "Senior Day" for volleyball was yesterday. That's at the last conference home game, and the coaches say really nice things about all the seniors on the team. We get flowers and the JV got us a carnation, a card, and a Beanie Baby named Spike (Get it?? you SPIKE the ball in volleyball!) They are so cute. So yesterday Katie got the record for the most kills in one season. The record was 336 and she got 338! Go Kaite! She has more now because we had another game today, but I'm so happy for her. And here comes the GREAT, FANTABULOUS news...I'm 2 assists away from getting the all-time high school record for assists. The record was captured by Laura when I was a freshman. She had 1004. As of today I have 1003!!!!! BAHHHHH! Coach didn't want to tell me because he doesn't want me to get distracted from playing, but he told Katie, and she told me! I'm freaking out! I don't think I could be any happier! ::sigh:: Well I'm gonna go take a shower because I smell... Sign my g-book 09:17 p.m. I just finished watching Pretty Woman! It was on TBS! I really love that movie. Well, right now it's the bottom of the 8th inning in game 7 of the World Series w/ Yankees leading 2-1. Go Yankees!
I officially hate Andrew....this is what that damn boy did to me just now (here's the convo): How cruel was that?!?! He knows that I applied Early Decision to The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) last week and that I'm freaking out because of this whole anthrax thing with the mail. TCNJ is right by Trenton (where this whole fiasco is going on)...bah to him! Haha! He really scared me! 10:52 p.m. I'm officially back! My last SAT test was today. I'm done forever! THANK GOD! Yeah, so last night, we lost. I cried and cried. However, we played awesome! The games were 13-15 and 14-16. Very sad. So today I went to Rutgers Newark to go see the Rutgers vs. Kean Volleyball Championship. Kean won! Yay! Laura McCormick, Jen, Mo, and Coleen are on that team. I'm very happy for them. Then tonight, I went to the Duffy's (played w/ Shannon on the vb team last year) for dinner. She introduced me to her new volleyball coach from St. Elizabeth's College. He seemed nice. BUT, that college is all girls, and I definatly don't want that. Besides Steve (SAT tutor) said it was an "eh" school for me. So, we'll see what happens with TCNJ. I just felt like chilling tonight alone, because I had the house to myself! Yay! Love it! Well I'm gonna go now...bye bye 11:17 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2001 This is going to be a SHORT entry...sorry to all you Brizel fans out there! lol I haven't had any time to do anything for the past 3 or 4 weeks. My life is being run by volleyball, college crap, and school. I'm hardly getting any sleep...not good. Well, last Friday we won the County Semi-Final game against Verona. We played well. We then toilet papered the trees in front of the school. That weekend I (w/ the family) went to Buffalo NY for a wedding...we flew...it wasn't bad. On Sunday, we went to Niagra Falls.....OMG.....so perty! SOOOOOO PERTY!!! After college, I'm really thinking about moving up there! Gorgeous! Absolutely beautiful. Anyhoo...Halloweed...I was a baby w/ Lisa and Kerry. That was fun. That night we (Min, Andy, Andie, Fo, Tim, Chris, Matt, Nicole, Lisa, Jessie, and I) went to HOOTERS for dinner. OYE VEY! Basically (in a nutshell) our waitress stole bucks from us! Heylo. Well these past two days have been alright. We played Orange yesterday (15-0, 15-0) and Clifton today (15-5, 15-6). That was cool. Coaches are assholes. Have I ever mentioned that before? lol Just the faces they make...ugh, I can't help but laugh at them. When we're in a huddle for a time-out, all I want to do is laugh b/c they look ridiculous. So, I don't look them in the eye. No no no....that wouldn't be good. Tra la la. I'm gonna go study for physics.... Sunday, October 21, 2001 Well, where shall I start? How about from the beginning. I woke up this morning at 6:45. 6 freking 45 on a Saturday morning. Practice started at 8:00 but we were going to take pictures at 7:30 outside in the 41 degree freezing cold weather! Brrrrr. It was so cold. Anyhoo. Once we got back into the gym coaches wanted to take more pictures. That took another 20 minutes. Finally we got to practice. We had an alright practice. Alright, this is where the "good stuff" comes. It's near the end of practice which coach said was going to be over at 10:00. When I told him that if we went over a little, I had to leave at 10:10 because my SAT tutor was coming at 10:15. That was all he had to hear. He went ape shit on me! The SAT tutor came, fun, fun, fun. Then Min and I went pumpkin picking with some people she works with. That was fun. We both wore orange...that was funny. Anyway, I'm gonna skip that whole part because this is getting a little long. AFter all of that, we went to Harmons. She wanted to dye her hair, and then I wanted to as well. We each bought 3 dollar dye from Revlon, and went back to her house. I did her hair first. She wanted it darker. It looks so good (if I do say so myself)! In certain lights there are reddish highlights. I was so worried that I was gonna screw it up! Then, she did my hair. I bought this "ash blonde" color. See, the underpart of my hair is (or should I saw was) dark brown. I didn't like the way that looked. So we did my whole head with the ash blonde. We weren't sure it was going to come out good or even at all, but it did. It's nice and shiny and I like it! We did good jobs. Then I decided that I'm gonig to dye it light brown in the winter (maybe after my birthday) for a change. I'm sick of being blonde. Besides I like brown hair with blue (light) eyes. Alright. That was my day. Oh! I babysat for these kids........I'm rich! But they were so quiet.....I got really bored, really quickly! Good night! Hey! sign my g-book 01:10 a.m. Hi! Long time no update. Well, I've got some good news. Yesterday we played a double header with West Side and i got my 800th assist! Yay! I'm so happy! 800 baby! If I average about 20 per game, hopefully, I can make the school record. How great would that be? It would be fantabulous. As far as volleyball actually goes (our record is now 16-3), I've really been in some kind of a slump. My serving SUCKS and my setting isn't up to par. I honestly don't have an explanation for why this is happening to me. Coach is so pissed! LOL. But whenever he screams, I can't help but laugh because I think he looks so funny when he does that. Bah. Well, I have the day from hell tomorrow. From 8:00 until 10:00 I have practice. At 10:00 Steve is coming to do some SAT work. Then at 12:30ish, I'm going with Min and some people she works with to go pumpkin picking (it's like a date) lol. Then at 5:15 I'm babysitting for these kids that don't say anything. They never speak. And that's until midnight-ish. OH OH OH, I got a 90 on my English essay! That made me very very happy :) 11:47 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 Yeah! Well today was definately a "Monday Day". All day, just silly stupid things happened. Practice was alright, we actually ended early! Wahoo. Then there was a pasta party as miss Lisa's house. I love pasta parties! They are so much fun! We made so 1383249720912987 posters (give or take a few). Haha! I'm so psyched for our game tomorrow! LAMBASTE LAKELAND! Woot woot! So all the sophmores and juniors have to take the PSATs tomorrow in school, so the freshmen and seniors don't have classes. Since the frosh don't have licenses, they have this really stupid activity thing in the gym. But all the seniors get to go into school at 10:30 to sign in. All of my friends are gonna go to IHOP for breakfast tomorrow morning! I'm so excited! We're all meeting at Min's house at 8:30. I'm driving Kerry. But here is the list of who is going: I put a new picture up in my picture section...check it out! Sunday, October 14, 2001 Well, this morning was...eventful (for lack of a better word). Every year the N.C. Fire Dept has their annual pancake breakfast. Ray wanted to go, and I told him I would go with him (my mom is sick). So, I got up at 8:00 to meet at the firehouse to go in the truck. Low and behold it turns out that we had to go to Levits in Fairfield because they were having this motorcycle ride thing to raise money for the September 11th disater. So, we went there (thinking we only had to be there for a little while) and ended up staying for two hours. It was really cool though. We blocked off one of the intersections merging onto Route 46 so the bikes could ride by. Everyone was decked out in red, white, and blue. All the bikes had American flags and stuff. I had a lot of fun. Then we finally got to go to the breakfast. So, that was my morning, and in a little while I GET TO GO TO WONDERFUL WORK! yay. Notice how I'm trying to contain my excitment? lol 01:38 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2001 Well, I'm trying to find a good quote to put into my profile, but I can't find any. Actually, that's a lie...I found this from "You've Got Mail": I kinda thought that was funny, but it's too long to put in my profile. So, if any of you know of any quotes that you think I could use...e-mail me! THANKS! 11:40 p.m. I'M BACK!! The SATs were today...I don't want to say how I think I did b/c I don't want to get my hopes up. Well, Lisa picked me up at like 7:30, we went to take the test, then we went back to her house (where she made me the ghetto-ist pb&j sandwhich ever! From there we went to the high school to catch the bus to go to Irvington. We won! 15-1, 15-1. Wahoo. We have a two time county title to defend here people! So, I just got back from Min's house. We hung out and watched "My So Called Life"! She bought the tapes off e-bay or something like that. That show is so old that the commercials had advertisements for SINGLED OUT! Now, I know most of you probably remember Chris Hardwick and Jenny McCarthy! haha! Then Carmen Electra came in and practically ruined the entire show. But, nontheless, it rocked! I can't really think of anything else to say in here. But I'll be updating regularly again! Woohoo! 10:51 p.m. Sign my g-book Hey! Well, we didn't end up going on the haunted hay ride, which was alright because Kerry and I went to Ruby Tuesdays and the mall and she got her hand mollested! lol! Today was the Livingston tornament...we played really good! WE BEAT UNION CATHOLIC!!!! That made my day! Yay! Damn those Vikings! Coach is still a really large asshole. After one of our games (when we were off), he was sitting on the bleachers with my parents. He was totally sucking up to them. Trying to be all nice and shit. My mom wouldn't even look at him. She hates him so much! haha! It's rather funny! And we beat Bagota in one game...they are GOOOOOOOOD. I'm so happy with our team right now! ::sigh:: Andrew drove me to school today, and right now I'm in the library. Yesterday was a fucked up day until Jessie's pasta party. I have a little head cold, so I felt like shit all day. Then practice sucked and coach showed his true asshole colors. He really can be a jerk when he wants to be. But after that horrible 3 hours of dealing with him, the team went to Jessie's house and we had a blast! We bashed the coaches for a while, talking about Scott's bad breath, the way they yell, Jeff's unforgetable facial expressions, etc., etc. Very fun night. So, I went on NJ.com to look at the volleyball forum, and I saw that my pal Lauren Shears (I played club volleyball with her) put the sweetest thing about me in there! I love her so much! She really made my day :) Thanks babe! Like Lisa, I'm really getting sick of school. I really thought that being a senior was gonna be fun and easy, NOT AT ALL. It's boring and stressful. Very stressful. I believe all my senior friends will definately agree with me on that one. So many thoughts are running through my mind. Well right now its 11:03 and I'm reading Jane Eyre. It's just getting so good! But I need to take a short break between each chapter I read because my eyes will get too tired if I don't and that won't be good. I think I should splash my face with cold water to wake me up a little. Well, I got permission to update.......woot woot (as Lei would say). I have a lot to tell you: Well let me just say that last night, was...eventful...for lack of a better word. New things done and liked. If you find yourself befuddled, e-mail me Okay, I just wanted to tell all of you that I will not be updating until the SATs on October 13. I really need to concentrate on that for a little while. 10:31 p.m. Oye. I think that one little word sums up my day so far. Practice was a bitch...it was tough. I'm not against tough at all, in fact, I like being pushed really hard, but don't you think that one can have a rough practice and still have fun? I think so, but apparently my coach doesn't. Oh well, ** If this does not kill me, it only makes me stronger ** I'm a firm believer in that phrase. I don't want to complain about volleyball too much because it's my last year and I know I'm gonna miss it terribly. Over the summer when next years team has practice, I'll be there. It's gonna be really hard to part with all my girlz...haha. Well, I'm gonna go clean my room and then take a nappy-poo because I'm very tired! If you want to make me REALLY feel special, sign my g-book 03:37 p.m. Well, I have practice tomorrow morning at 8:00. Which means I probably should have gone to bed at 10:00. lol. But it's a good thing I didn't, because Min came over around then b/c she had some problems with Dan, and we talked and just hung out for a while. She needed to vent...and that's what I'm here for. So, I'd say we had some good quality f-u-n. After that, I talked to Bobby for a little bit on the phone. But being that I'm really tired now, I'm going to bed.... Wanna year something funny? Lisa was driving me (and mucho other people) home from the game today, which we won! So, we we're passing the Dancy Funeral Home, her CD turns to Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" Hahaha! That was so funny! Thank God she caught it, because I didn't realize it at first. That would have been so wrong! I'm very happy to announce that my egg drop project worked! This was for physics and all we had to do was build a contraption that held and protected an egg from a 10 foot drop. The container couldn't be any larger than a 3.5 inch cube. Yay. 07:51 p.m. We won our game today! I am happy to report that my physics egg project works! (I'll explain later) Oh, let me just say that when I got off the phone with my Minnerz a few hours ago, my mouth dropped at what she told me! How can someone be so malicious and jealous and decietful? (I'm not talking about my Min ) What this ignoble person did was TOTALLY uncalled for, and I'm not saying that because I don't like her...I'm saying it because it could potentially hurt one of my best friends and her boyfriend. 11:49 p.m. So here's the low down.......I officially finished my English essay that I have to hand in tomorrow for AP English 12. I hope I get a good grade...TCNJ here I come ::crossing fingers:: Since we had to write a reaction paper to the book we read over the summer, I wrote about Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights and my guiding question was: “what would motivate a man to sink to low levels in attempt to hurt the people around him?” - - now, look at that question again...what does that remind you of? Wait for it, wait for it.....ah, yes...that horrible day (9/11/01 - they'll never be forgotten). Isn't that funny...the essay I'm writing about, on some subconscious level (I guess) was really about last weeks tragedy. I think it was my way of coping with my depression. Well, I was watching Access Hollywood tonight and the guy from "politically correct" was talking about the attack and goes: My mouth dropped! I couldn't believe what I had just heard! And to say that on NATIONAL TELEVISION. I think the station made him recant what he said. He also lost a lot of commercial sponcers for that horrible comment. Piss on him. Well, my dad finally called. I talked w/ Ann Marie about what happened last week, and then I talked w/ Mr. Dad. He totally understands why I wouldn't want to fly out there for Thanksgiving...that surprised me! I thought he was gonna have this huge hissy fit. Props to him. But seriously, everytime I see a plane flying, I freak out. Isn't that horrible. Well, I'm tired and I need my beauty rest because I just found out that tomorrow we're having our senior pictures on the bleachers! yay! Good night! 11:23 p.m. I just finished my essay ::does a little dance:: And it only took a few hours to do! 12:52 a.m. If you want to make me feel special, please sign my guest book?!?! I have some good news and then some FUNNY news.... Well, I didn't finish all of my homework, but I have time tomorrow to do it. Okay, let me tell you about my weekend because I'm sure you're dying to know! If you want to make me feel special, please sign my guest book?!?! 11:57 p.m. I am home. I actually got home at like 4:30, but I had to be at work at 5:00, so I got home for good at like 8:35ish. I'm tired, and to top that off, I have a lot of homework to do...so I'll tell you about my weekend later. 09:09 p.m. Well, it's 12:11 and I'm still up which isn't good because I need to wake up at like 5:45 in the morning. We have a wonderful tornament that's like an hour away. Lisa is gonna pick me, Kerry, Lex, and Leanne up and then we're all gonna go get bagles for the team. Ugh. It's gonna be a loooong day. Hopefully we get out early so I can go meet Andrew in Wildwood. Oh....oh...OH! Tonight, I made 14 red, white, and blue, ribbons for the volleyball girls' hair for the tornament! I'm so happy I did that. WE MUST STAND UNITED. Hopefully these patriotic and unity feelings will stay strong long after this tradegy and war is settled. We just need to learn how to get along. All you need is LOVE. Well, I'm gonna go to bed because I can't be too tired for tomorrow. Good night! Please, please help make me feel special by signing my guest book?!?! 12:11 a.m. My g-book looks a little lonely ::wink:wink:: Well, right now, I'm really aggrevated. I have been trying to sign on line since 7:00 tonight. My cable modem is freaking out or something. I really want to get on and just talk to some people. So, after having some problems, I decided to try my computer to see if that one worked...NO. bah. And the internet is so slow for me. When it comes to computers, I'm very impatient. As for the rest of my day, it was pretty good. I had to borrow Min's sweater in physics because I was sooo cold. The weather...she be a changing. So, tomorrow is the Demarist Volleyball Tornament. We are going to get our asses WHOOPED! We are gonna get so spanked it's not even funny! (And yes, Kerry, I know what your thinking...."I like it when he spanks it" - Seton Hall Volleyball Camp 2001 - You know what I really meant) haha! After we get embarrassed on the court tomorrow, mom and I are gonna drive 3 hours to Wildwood so we can spend whats left of the Firemen's Convention. And on Sunday, we might go Jet Skiing. That is so much fun! I did it in August, and am so eager to do it again. So, if I don't update in a day or two you now know why. Alright, hopefully, I'll be on later... 09:56 p.m. Tonight was a sucky night. My depression came back again. Started crying in the car on the way home from Cost-co. Yeah, about that...my mom and I went there to buy supplies for the rescuers. We bought lots of water, undies, socks, t-shirts, baby wipes, tooth brushes, toothpaste, and breakfast bars. Some other people there were buying dog food for the rescue dogs, batteries, cell phones, flash lights, etc. I think it's great that so many people are doing anything they can to help these brave men and women who are risking their lives to save others. Honestly, this hasn't even sunk in yet. This whole situation is to surreal. Someone had an idea, actually, to use the airplane food that hasn't been used, since the airports are closed, to feed the people working in the city. Hopefully this isn't a rumor, and they are actually considering doing this. That would be such a big help. Well I need to go read Jane Eyre. Who knew that listening to the radio could be so depressing. I just wish I didn't feel so helpless...ya know? 09:37 p.m. Today was much better. But I still wasn't able to concentrate on school because of some other personal stuff. But I KNOW in my heart that everything is gonna be fine, and as soon as I get the call from Lisa, then I can breathe again. So, our game was canceled today, and so was tomorrow's. I'm kinda happy about that because I don't think I would've been able to concentrate at all with all this crazy stuff going on. Hopefully the tornament will be canceled on Saturday...then I can go to Wildwood tomorrow night and can hang with the boy, Andrew. We always have fun when we go there. Except last year I didn't go because of the stupid tornament. Well I'm gonna go do some homework, but I'll be on later. My g-book looks a little lonely ::wink:wink:: 04:10 p.m. After yesterday, there is one question left that has be haunting me. Why the fuck hasn't my bastard father called? He's across the damn country, far far away from what's happened...shouldn't he be concerned for me? God forbid I was there yesterday, he would have no idea because he hasn't called me to find out. What message is this sending? He's such a self-centered poop. And, I know he will have a major shit fit when I tell him that my mom doesn't want me to visit him for Thanksgiving. And I totally agree...I don't want to fly out there. I'm still scared! These poor people thought they were going to San Francisco...it's way to soon. I just wish he would pick up the phone. I'm very upset with him. Min knows what I'm talking about. Men are bastards. Yup, I think that sums it up! Tuesday, September 11, 2001 I know I've been writing in here a lot for today, but I'm doing it again, so deal with it. A little while ago, on the plectron (the police scanner-we have a few in the house) they made an announcement that any firemen free tomorrow at 5:30am should go to Seton Hall University to be transported to Manhattan. This means that they would be on stand-by in case there were any fires in NYC. As soon as I heard this, my eyes welled up with tears and I was crying hysterically to my step-dad because I don't want him to go (he's a volunteer for our town). He promised me that he wasn't gonna go. That scared the living shit out of me. I know the worst is basically (hopefully) over, but still I do NOT want him going there. Too scarey. I don't think Andrew's dad (another volunteer w/ my step-dad) is gonna go either...thank God! Oye. I still cannot believe what happened today. Lisa and I just got back from a diner. We went out for coffee, and did a lot of talking about stuff. I feel like I've grown-up today. Like if it makes any sense at all, I'm not a child anymore. Even though I'm 17, I always felt that there was goodness in the world, and now I'm mad at myself for being so naive. I feel like I've lost my innocence. I probably sound like a dork, but that's how I feel. Lisa and I were talking, and it's like when we get older, our children and grandchildren are going to ask us about this day and where we were when we heard the news, and it's gonna be relived all over again. Because I'm sure you've asked your parents where they were when JFK was shot and they tell you and get all emotional, and that's how we're gonna be. It still feels like a dream. I'm happy to say that my neighbor's husband is home safe and sound. Thank God. I was really nervous for a while. Needless to say, our 1st game was canceled today. I'm happy about that b/c there is no way in hell that I would have been able to concentrate if we had it. So, I just got back from the blood bank. There is a 4 hour wait. We put down our name and number and are gonna go back tonight at like 9. My mom is saying that it's official....we're in a war now. I'm terrified. But when I got home, there was a message on my machine from Kerry just checking to see if I was okay. And Jessie called as well to make sure everything was alright. So, THANK YOU to them. That means so much to me! 04:02 p.m. OMG! OMG! OMG! I can't belive this has happened. I first heard about the terrorist attacks in my mod 3-4 (period 2) AP English class. Then I went to Art and we talked about it a lot. I called my mom and she told me what happened. I got all shaken up and I left school. So I'm watching the news right now and I still can't belive what happened. They are saying that this attack is worse than Pearl Harbor was 60 years ago. My next-door neighbor apparently was yelling into her cell phone on her lawn this morning b/c her husband works at the World Trade Center. I hope he's alright. I'm in such shock. It doesn't even seem real. I feel like I'm watching a movie. Thank God my family is alright, but I feel horrible for the victims and their families of the attacks. My aunt (she works in Newark - right across from where the plane crash took place) said she saw the second plane crash into the building. I can't believe it. Now the United States, once we find who did this horrible deed, is going to punish them. I just hope that a war doesn't start b/c of this. It's ridiculous. So many people lost their lives. It's disgusting. OMG. I feel so bad. I wish there was something I could do. My mom and I are going to donate blood wherever we can. Well I'm gonna go watch more news... 12:59 p.m. Talk about a hectic day. I'm so tired right now, I barely have the energy to type it all out. So Lisa picked me up this morning. After lunch, Min, Andy, and I went into the Seniors lounge and hung out. The boy and I had a little pillow fight...that was fun. lol. Practice was alright....kinda boring. Now comes the fun stuff. I had a pasta party at my house tonight. EVERYONE came! That made me very happy. After we all finished dinner we wathed a copy of the State Championship game from last year...that pumped me up so much for tomorrow's game. I really need to go to bed, but I still have stuff to do. Bah. Katie and I are gonna decorate the vb people's lockers tomorrow for our big first game! I'm so excited! I'm incharge of balloons and tape. Thank God we have helium left over from like ages ago. Well, good night. Wish us luck for the game tomorrow! GO CHIEFS! 11:10 p.m. Well today today was ruined by none other than my wonderful, fun-loving, amiable, kind, generous coach. He's such a prick. So, this morning Leanne and I decide to take a ride to his house to see if our toilet paper and other stuff was still up. We drive by, and of coarse it wasn't, but he was outside. So we pull into his driveway and get out and are like "hey coach! what's up?" and we're kinda laughing. He gets all serious and goes "I wouldn't be laughing if I were you...you ruined it for the State Championship" so I'm like "Coach, what are you talking about?" He goes on and on about how he didn't appreciate what we did and neither did his wife. He also didn't like that we TPed another house on his street. OMG! How can he accuse us of doing something like that?!?! I was totally insulted. That house was already "decorated" when we got there. I'm so pissed. So my temper was rising and I told him that it wasn't meant maliciously, just to wish him good luck for the season. I'm so pissed right now. And I've decided that I'm not gonna have any part in doing that to his house again if we do win the next 9 consecutive games (b/c that will give us 100 consecutive regular season wins over the past 4 years), if we win the county championship, or the state...I'm done. He ruined it! And I'm soo mad b/c last night I had SO much fun with the girls. I really think we bonded. So if he wants to put an end to that, then fine! But, on the court, I have all the respect for him and his brother b/c they do know what they're doing. They are good coaches...that's where it ends. If the team goes out to dinner some night, it'll be just the team. No coaches allowed. That's how pissed I am! I can't believe it! Seriously, our intentions were good. My g-book looks a little lonely ;) 10:10 p.m. Gooooooooooooood Morning! I woke up about an hour ago, so I slept pretty good considering I went to bed, um....about 3:00 or so. Today is dubbed homework day...welcome back to school. bah. I might actually go in our "pool" (if you want to call it that) today because it's supposed to be hot. We'll see. I think I'm gonna drive by coach's house to see if the stuff is still up. Later... 10:37 a.m. Sign my g-book Just got back from toilet papering coach's house! It was fun! Yay! Katie, Caitlin, and Mellissa didn't come, but we still had a lot of fun. After, we all went to Versialles Diner for some chow. Then, the people in my car went back to coach's house and wrote (in chalk) on his front steps: "Coach Jeff, Good luck this season!! Love, your VB girls" I think he'll like it. Before we went on our little adventure...I babysat for 6 hours. That was fun. We just watched TV basically. And I paid 50 bucks! Woohoo! The scrimmage today, was great! Coach was his ususal annoying self which will make our toilet papering party tonight all the more enjoyable. It's gonna be great. We have: Well my day started out great! When I was picking up Kerry and everyone at her house, I had to make this really hard left out of her street. Ususally I'm sitting there waiting for hours b/c no cars will let me go, BUT all of a sudden, this really nice guy let me go. I was so happy. I really tried to let that control my anger for the rest of the day. It worked, too. I was happy all day, then....practice. Coaches were such fucking assholes tonight! I don't get it. I can't wait until we toilet paper his house tomorrow night. It's gonna be f-u-n. Well, here comes the really depressing news...when I got home from practice (afterwards I went to Min's house to see her new sheets), I got my messages. I had one from Ann Marie (step-mom). She told me that my father had a heart attack and he was in the hospital. But it wasn't bad. He had the attack a while ago, but didn't know it...I guess it was mild enough or whatever. So he's out of the hospital now and doing his normal stuff...but that's really scarey! He has to quit smoking and they're checking to make sure he didn't have a stroke. Oh, and, he does have some heart damage. I'm really nervous. But thank God nothing happened. ::phew:: Sign my g-book 08:27 p.m. Sign my g-book I should be doing my homework right now, but I'm in too good of a mood. Well today we had a volleyball scrimmage. One of the teams was alright and the other one we played rocked! They looked awesome! We annialated the weaker one, lost to the great one, BUT we were able to keep up with them. The games we lost were only by a few points. I was so mad at coach after the scrimmage because he was being a total asshole, but on the bus he paid me the most wonderful complement. I don't think he even knows how happy he made me tonight. The really good team we played had an awesome setter (the posistion I play). She actually went to Brazil over the summer for a camp. On the way to the scrimmage my coach told me to specificially watch their setter to see what she does. Then, on the bus, he was talking to his brother and said "yeah, Bri was almost as good if not equal to that setter" UGH! I wanted to jump up and scream! I was so happy! He just basically said (even though he wasn't talking to me) that I was a great setter. I'm so happy right now. Now I'm all energized and ready for our next scrimmage on saturday. BRING IT ON! Well, the rest of the bus ride home was...um...what's a good word? Eventfull? Yeah, that's a good word. Lisa and I had some fun with the tape on the seat in front of us...haha. Inquire within if you NEED to know. Let's just say that we both have sick and twisted minds. Well dinner is ready....ttyl 07:26 p.m. Sign my g-book Hey. Well today was my first day of school. It was alright, nothing muy especial. I was dissapointed when Lisa and I walked into school only to find that we did NOT have balloons or anything on the seniors' lockers like they have done for the past years :( I've been looking forward to that since I was a freshman ::depressing sigh:: BUT...we got pencils! Yes, you heard me right...pencils! Now I can sleep at night. I'll get over it. So Lisa picked me up at like 7:40ish and we drove off to school. The car rides with her are always f-u-n! I have pre-calc and ap english w/ Lisa . Then I have ap english, art, intro to sociology, lunch, open, and physics with Min. Then in the spring, instead of intro to sociology we have supreme court together. I don't mind my classes; especially physics. It's a very small class...I think 12 people! That's cool. Small = Good. Remember that. Now repeat after me...Small = Good (for most cases lol) Okay. I'm really really tired now. So I'm gonna go to bed. Nighty night! 10:27 p.m. Today was the official last day of summer. Very depressing, I know, but the first day of school is always fun. So Lisa and I went to Burlington Coat Factory today and bought purses. I'm not crazy about mine, but for 7 bucks I'll deal. Then we went to practice. The trainer told me that I couln't practice today and possibly tomorrow because of my damn ankle. Bah. Coach wasn't pleased. After that my mom and I went to JCPenny and bought an outfit for school tomorrow. I haven't decided if I want to wear it though. We'll see if I can pay "homage" or not. That decides all. haha. So, tomorrow morning, Lisa is picking me up at 7:40ish to go to school because we decided to car pool everyday. But we'll alternate days. So, I just watched Spider Games...OMG! I missed all of last week, so now I'm trying to catch up, but OMG! Such bad acting, but the plot is addicting. Well I'm gonna go to bed...good night! Sign my g-book 11:17 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2001 It's official...today is my last day of freedom. For the next 180 or some odd days I will be slave in the place that has has air conditioning in the cafeteria, but no where else, cigarette ashes on the toilet seats, a bathroom that makes you want to die because of all the smoke, and so much more...yes, I'm walking about wonderful James Caldwell High School. When school starts, because of volleyball, I'm there from 7:45am until 6:30pm. Now you know what I'm talking about when I say my life is over. All I do until Thanksgiving is go to school and play volleyball. But I love it. Okay, enough complaining.... Sign my g-book 08:15 a.m. Hola. Tonight was a lot of fun. When we got to the stadium Andy , Andie, and Todd were already there with everyone else. We did some tailgating and then we went into the place to watch the ball game. I saw Meg Lockard ("Let's CLUMP") and the people I babysit for. Well into the 6th inning (I think) we got a little bored and left. We weren't in the car for 5 minutes when my phone rings. It was my mom. She told me that like 2 minutes after we left Billy walked by selling cracker jacks. I guess he works there. lol. How funny is that? I'm glad I didn't see him. He's just too in love with himself for my liking. But then Todd, Andy, and little Mat (we picked him up later) would't let me hear the end of it. Bah. But it's all in good fun. After that we just hung out and the boy's house. And now I'm home talking to cool people on line. Oh, I got an e-mail from Matt (I met him in Cape May). He starts school tomorrow. TOMORROW NIGHT IS A FRICKIN' SCHOOL NIGHT! How depressing is that? I don't want to go back! 12:13 a.m. Well, in about an hour my family is going to Montclair State University for a baseball game and fireworks later on. We're gonna go with the Intilis. So it should be an eventful evening. "French Kiss" is on again right now on comedy central. Such a cute movie. So I'm a little upset with gbook.nu because it doesn't want to work at all. I haven't been able to view my guestbook in a long time. Oh well. I'm so happy right now, though...my ankle feels so much better! Yay! Thank God! 03:41 p.m. Good morning! And a good morning it really is! I woke up about an hour ago. Guess what...?! My ankle swelling went down! ::sigh of relief:: THANK GOD! It's still swollen, but not nearly as bad as yesterday. I feel like I've been holding my breath since Saturday and I can finally let it out now. PHEW! Yay! This morning, I woke up to my step dad yelling "Brianna! Are you up yet? Get up! Oh, and by the way you're in the paper this morning" I wanted to hit him. I couldn't sleep last night. I finally went to bed around 4:00 and I have to wake up to him yelling. BAH. So here's what the paper said about Caldwell Volleyball...
Teams To Watch - Caldwell: I especially like that thing about success being in store again! Oh baby! We're gonna rock! Yay! Our first game is on September 11 against one of our rivals...so wish us luck! 11:38 a.m. Today was a very BLAH day. I woke up at 9:30 ALL BY MYSELF! For those of you who know me...I'm not a morning person, but I woke up. You should be proud. Then Lisa invited me to go to Spring Lake with her, but I couldn't because my SAT tutor was coming over. (Go check out her new layout) By the way, that went well. He doesn't understand why my scores aren't higher. I'm doing everything right. Maybe I choke when I'm taking the test. We'll see if he can make me confident. Then Ray and I went to the doctor to check out my ankle. They took x-rays and the doc said that there was a little abnormality (I didn't tell coach this part) but it could just be the place where my bone attached when I was younger and developing. He guessed that it was a minor sprain and the radiologist is gonna call me when he can look at the xray to make sure its not broken. The good thing is that I will probably be able to play by Wednesday or Thursday again. So, I told coach all of this (except for the abnormality part) and he sounded relieved. So was I. Then I came home and slept for like 3 hours which means I'm not gonna sleep tonight. Bah. Then I watched "French Kiss" on comedy central with Meg Ryan and Kevin Klein. That's a cute movie! Well, I'm gonna go now. TTYL 10:15 p.m. Ugh. Well my mom and I went to go see the trainer yesterday at 2:00 because that's when coach told me the football scrimmage was...but no one was there. So we went home. Then my step dad called the police department (good friends of his) and they told him that the scrimmage is at 4:00. So mom and I went back at 3:00 to see the trainer. We see Mr. Trimmer (the football coach) and ask him where she is. He goes "There's no trainer her today!" So we left again. Bah. I called coach to tell him, and he never called back. My ankle is really sore today. I'm really worried. And since mom doesn't want me to walk on it, I have to use crutches when we go to the Jackles game tomorrow with the Intilis. I wish someone would just tell me that everything is gonna be fine...cause I don't know. Sign my g-book please! 09:34 a.m. Let's talk about my wonderful day. My stepdad woke me up at 7:45 this morning and goes "you have to be at practice in 15 minutes". So I'm like HOLY SHIT because coach likes us to get there a little early so I was supposed to be there then. I rush out of the house and rush to school. When I get there Lex, Lisa, and I set w/ the setter ball and do some drills. Then the bad stuff happened...Jeff decided to try a new drill...all was fine and dandy until we switched posistions. I had to pass the ball to Lisa and run to the end line and run back in order to pass the next ball (this is a fitness drill b/c of all the running). So I'm at the endline and all of a sudden, I roll over my left big toe, twist my ankle (or something like that), and fall to the ground. It really hurt too. Like a million and one things are running through my mind and everyone runs over to see if I'm alright. I hop to the bench and put ice on my ankle. The only thing I was worried about was not being able to play...I'll die if I can't. So after that I drove Lisa home and got her "active ankle". I'll need to use this for the whole season now to prevent any further injury. I get home, take my shoe off and all of a sudden my ankle swells up like a balloon. At this point I'm freaking out. So my mom tells me to lay down and elevate it with ice on it. Fine I did that, but its still really swollen. In a little while I'm gonna go back to the high school to see the trainer. I hope she says I can play. Wish me luck. All this happened and its not even 12:30 yet. Oye vey. 12:08 p.m. |
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