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A Story
Tuesday, September 9, 2003
I’m going to tell this story is several sections, and I’m going to try really, really hard to publish two sections a day, but I need some help. I need someone to stay on me and keep me motivated to finish the story. You can do this by e-mailing me or leaving a comment that lets me know you’re keeping tabs. I’m not very good with self-motivation, but if I know that I’ll be letting someone else down…….well, then I’m more likely to care. So without further adieu:
Romance and Whatnot
I used to say that fate was just an optimistic coincidence. I rolled my eyes when my mom said, “everything happens for a reason.” And I have no problem opening umbrellas inside. Ok, maybe that’s more superstitious……anyway, I was a realist – in charge of my own destiny, and ready to tackle serous obstacles. This was the summer before I left for college.
My first summer without a curfew can only be aptly described as a roller coaster. Looking back, I’m surprised my parent’s didn’t have me checked out for bi-polar or manic-depressive tendencies. If it weren’t for my stubborn affinity for optimism, I probably would have been your basic, boring, depressed, teenager about to start life on my own (still on my parent’s meal-ticket of course).
This is the summer I re-met the EX. He was my ex at that point as well after the messy break-up junior year that caused us not to speak again – I thought for forever. Of course I did the psycho girl things, like happening to be at places that I knew he frequented or keeping up with the gossip about his friends, but I figured the ex was a scene out of my high school play and I was already taking bows for that performance.
Ally signed off at 09:07 a.m.
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it's hard to be honest with yourself
Monday, September 8, 2003
The song I would like to say reminds me of my ex-boyfriend:
Smile by Carolyn Wonderland
The song that really makes me think of him:
Designs on you, The Old 97’s
Ally signed off at 04:46 p.m.
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Quotables from around the web
Friday, September 5, 2003
I have better puppy dog eyes than a golden retriever, and a more mischievious smile than a six year old with a pocket of Chinese firecrackers. – Yeti
When driving to work, the only thing better than seeing some hot girl waiting for a bus is noticing the guy in the car next to you notice that same girl. When this happens I want to get that guy's attention, roll down my window and tell him "see, now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about" and drive off. – leo
Call it the new "streamlined" gospel – CW
And is my bare-bones, no-frills approach to relationships really any better than that of girls who act like a more perfect (they think) version of themselves during the first few months? – andi
My recent studies in online dating have led me to one conclusion about the problem with the whole exercise:
It’s the men. – Zeke
I want two exact opposites at the same time. What is wrong with me? - choppa
Some of these are pretty old quotes, and I didn’t link to the post that actually has the quote – just the general page. These are all great blogs and I highly recommend you check them out, but these aren’t just random quotes. There’s a theme here. Anyone see it? I’m working on post for later that will encompass this mystery theme. So just consider this your teaser for later.
Ally signed off at 10:03 a.m.
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Non-Sequitor
Wednesday, September 3, 2003
I love a good comic strip, and I have just recently discovered that I can select several and have them displayed on my Yahoo homepage. Woohoo! I've chosen Boondocks, FoxTrot and Non Sequitor. And just like that, it's interesting to check my home page again. Today's Non-Sequitor really cracked me up.
Ally signed off at 09:20 a.m.
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the friday five
Friday, August 29, 2003
1. Are you going to school this year?
Nope. It’s hard to not have summers anymore.
2. If yes, where are you going (high school, college, etc.)? If no, when did you graduate?
I graduated from Southwestern in Georgetown in May of 2002
3. What are/were your favorite school subjects?
It really depended on the teacher. I could enjoy just about anything – but I could also really dislike subjects if the teacher was totally incompetent.
4. What are/were your least favorite school subjects?
I’ve always disliked Spanish. For some reason my brain just won’t wrap itself around another language. I really really would like to be able to speak it, but I can’t sit down and make myself learn it
5. Have you ever had a favorite teacher? Why was he/she a favorite?
4th grade, Mr. Ponder – he was the first teacher that treated me like I was an actual person – independent from my parents or my friends. He made me feel like I was important. He made everyone in the class feel like they were important.
Ally signed off at 04:55 p.m.
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Reality TV audiences fight back
Friday, August 29, 2003
Is this cruel or just what she deserves?
I really can’t decide.
Ally signed off at 09:42 a.m.
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You're going straight to hell
Thursday, August 28, 2003
When Dogma came out a couple of years ago, I thought the “buddy jesus” was a great satire, but now I see it was more a prediction of the future. Take a gander at this new Cosmoesque Bible
Let’s do a quiz!
A Revolve Quiz
Following is a quiz from Revolve, a New Testament geared toward teen girls.
1. You spend your evenings:
A. On the phone with your girlfriends, chatting exclusively about your latest flame.
B. Hanging out with your family.
C. With friends, always with friends, looking for the guys.
D. Calling your crush and hanging up.
2. How far would you go to spot your crush?
A. Be sure to take the long route to class, checking out his locker.
B. Drive the long way home from school, past his house or football practice.
C. Buy tickets to a concert you know he's gonna be at.
D. Not much, maybe just sit at his table at lunch.
3. How many times have you looked at wedding magazines in the last year?
A. Less than 3.
B. 3-10.
C. 11-15.
D. More than 15.
4. Have you practiced writing your name with his before?
A. Yes.
B. No.
5. Have you prayed for him?
A. Yes, on my own.
B. Yes, at a small group.
C. No.
Answers:
1. A=5, B=0, C=2, D=4.
2. A=2, B=5, C=3, D=0.
3. A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4.
4. A=5, B=0.
5. A=3, B=5, C=0
If you scored between 17 and 24, you are totally crushed out!
Chill out, girl. God's gonna provide a man when the time is right. No need to become a stalker. Check your priorities.
If you scored between 10 and 16, you are boy-crazy! Okay, you're a little boy-crazy, but not abnormal. Still, you might want to get in the Scripture and refocus on God.
Remember all your fulfillment is in Him.
If you scored between 0 and 9, you are level headed!
Right on. You're not carried away about guys. Sounds like you've got your priorities in order!
Quiz and scoring courtesy of Revolve, published by Thomas Nelson Bibles.
Ally signed off at 04:48 p.m.
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I just couldn't help myself
Monday, August 25, 2003
It's cheesy, I know - but how can you resist finding out what D&D character you are?
I Am A: Neutral Evil Half-Elf Mage
Neutral Evil characters believe in Number One. Their personal gain takes precedance over all else, and they will work with whomever necessary and whatever institutions necessary to further their own goals.
Half-Elves are a cross between a human and an elf. They are smaller, like their elven ancestors, but have a much shorter lifespan. They are sometimes looked down upon as half-breeds, but this is rare. They have both the curious drive of humans and the patience of elves.
Mages harness the magical energies for their own use. Spells, spell books, and long hours in the library are their loves. While often not physically strong, their mental talents can make up for this.
Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy of NeppyMan!
Ally signed off at 10:55 a.m.
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Here's your sign
Friday, August 22, 2003
There are 5 post it notes on the drink machine in the brake room. They each say something to the effect of – the machine did not give me my change, I am owed X cents. Each note is complete with name, extension and department of said injured party. While I question how anyone has the time to worry about a 20-cent loss; my real problem is this:
What kind of idiot expects change from a machine that has 2, 3 or 4 sticky notes on it saying that the machine is not giving change?
Ally signed off at 02:28 p.m.
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shoo fly, don't bother me.
Friday, August 22, 2003
Things that bother me to no end:
- holding hands without intertwining the fingers
- sitting on the same side of the booth at restaurants
- girly screeches over stupid stuff
- homes that are so pristine and organized it doesn’t look like people actually live there
- sharing a twin bed
- people that pretend to be talking to themselves, but really are trying to get your attention so you’ll show some interest in them and they can convince themselves that their lives are interesting
Things that bother most people that don’t bug me at all:
- a picture hanging crooked or off center
- unpunctuality (tardiness, not showing up on time)
- plans changing
- mismatched socks
- when people sing the wrong words to songs on the radio
- reality TV
Ally signed off at 09:31 a.m.
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I love my job
Thursday, August 21, 2003
Working at the Blood Center,
perk #127:
When you get cold there are always plenty of lab coats around that you can throw on - this ultimately leads to your co-workers referring to you as Dr. Ally as you sit smugly in your chair thinking , "that's right. i could be a doctor if i wanted. i just don't wanna."
Ally signed off at 11:09 a.m.
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it's like you all posted special for me!
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Some days the internet is like the ocean, it just tosses me here and there and I don’t really feel connected to what’s happening or what I’m reading, it’s just filler for the time in between when I actually work and when I get home. I have blogs that I read daily I have some that I only read when I’m feeling particularly academic or silly or angry, but overall I generally consider myself just an observer – I comment when things really catch my interest. I do have a rule that if a site makes me actually laugh out loud; I either leave a comment or send the author and e-mail. Of course its rare that something will be so funny it causes me to break the “I look like I’m working” gaze. I flit around reading about other peoples lives but not really relating. Until today. Today it seems as if the authors of the blogs I read have been going through my trash, or tapped my phone or something, Over at The Yeti has a link to a picture that I was planning on posting last week but never got around to. Amy over at Get to the Choppa! has an Old 97’s quote as her title. Then, Styro - a new blog I’ve just recently started reading – has a picture of her playing Settler’s of Catan! I just can’t believe it. Catan is one of my very favorite games, The Old 97’s are one of my very favorite bands, and I discovered a site today focused completely on playing poker, which a group of us has started doing every Thursday. So, I’m skimming through this site, love and casino war and I discover the guy is from Austin. I’m from Austin! It’s just too much.
Ally signed off at 01:35 p.m.
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