A few weeks ago, David introduced me to the amazing world of baseball cards. Primarily for collecting but also for trading. I bought my first box of cards a few weeks ago, and got some neat cards on ebay, and bought the cutest binder to put them in. I spent an entire afternoon organizing the cards alphabetically first by team and then by player name. All of my OCD friends will smile knowingly when I say - it was the best day!
Tonight I bought a box of old cards and Dave and I sat down and went through them together. And it was so much fun, we open the packages and got excited with some of the cards-like my Joe Girardi Cubs card, and a card for Andre Dawson who just got into the hall of fame. Yay! David got a lot more as the cards were mostly a gift from me to him.
It's nice to have a new hobby. My life, for the past few years, has been mostly studying, and working, and riding on the rare days when I am off from work & the weather is nice. But this baseball card thing is a nice change of pace, and most importantly something that Dave and I can enjoy together. I'm looking forward to us collecting more cards through the years.
I have to finish this post with the pride of my collection, an autographed rookie card from Nyjer Morgan. He is my favorite National and one of my favorite MLB players, ever. I don't have a good picture of it yet so I will need to work on that & post it.
Sorry for the lack of updates lately - this last week included a final exam,a wedding shower, a visit to Newport News to start preparing for my move back to school, and by tomorrow morning, 30 hours of work on top of that. But I'm doing well, missing my social life but hopeful things will settle down soon.
31 July 2010
28 July 2010
The Philosophy of Phoebe
Phoebe is my 7 year old cockapoo puppy, one of my very best friends and companions. Of all the dogs I have ever met she is the sweetest and happiest I've ever known. Yes, I am a bit biased there, but even strangers talk about how sweet and pretty she is. David and I call her our little princess. I wish I could be more like her sometimes, since I get stressed out so easily over a lot of things. So I made this list of Phoebe's Philosophy teachings - the things I've learned from her. She's a wise little pup!
Philosophy of Phoebe
Never walk when you can run, never run when you can skip.
You're never too old to play with your favorite toys
Take pride in your appearance (always wear your best bandanas in public or when company comes over!)
Enjoy taking walks around the neighborhood
Naps are perfectly acceptable activities for an afternoon
Be kind to children but be firm in your expectations for them
The best thing in the world is snuggling on the couch with someone you love.
Always make time to sniff the dirt, the grass, the flowers...
Everything is fun and exciting, if you let it be!
Love each day.
26 July 2010
21 July 2010
Hot & Cold
Whenever it gets stupidly hot outside, I like to think about snow. Remember how we were freezing cold in all of the snow this past winter? It's days like today, and sometime in March when this picture was taken, that I want to move somewhere like San Francisco where it stays 60 degrees all year long and these insane temperatures don't happen.
20 July 2010
Yep.
It's only Tuesday and I have already worked 20 hours this week. So that's where I've been.
It has left me approximately no time for studying or a social life, but the paychecks are worth it, and I really do love my job.
It has left me approximately no time for studying or a social life, but the paychecks are worth it, and I really do love my job.
17 July 2010
Inside looking out
Williamsburg, 2009. In the Governor's palace and looking out into the gardens.
I promise I'll do a real update soon, I've been busy, and not feeling well, and haven't been able to sit down long enough to type a blog entry.
15 July 2010
12 July 2010
Big Monty
I'm not really a photographer - I have friends whose pictures put me to shame - but I like this shot of Biggie. I got to ride him today and it was really fun. Every time I think about horses right now I just want to cry because I've come to the realization that I can't afford to keep mine anymore. So he's for sale and I've gotten a few emails but no one has come to look at him yet. It's a terrible time to try to sell a horse.
Growing up sucks, kids, because a lot of times it means realizing that the right thing to do is the thing you really don't want to do.
11 July 2010
Obsessive. Compulsive. Ridiculous.
It isn't really a secret that I am on medication for anxiety and OCD related stress, things had escalated in the past few years but, looking back on my childhood, there are little red flags everywhere. I was never a very religious kid, but one day in school they taught us what to do in a fire. I must have been in first grade, and they taught us about stop/drop/roll and touching doorknobs. I got home that night and I was so scared that I prayed to God to protect my family from a fire.
But I didn't stop there. I got this idea in my head that because I had asked for protection from fire, he might get us by some other means, say a flood. I remember this so vividly because I was completely panicked. So I asked him to protect us from floods, too. And what about earthquakes? Hurricanes? Tidal waves? Bad guys? I started listing all of the bad things that could happen to me, it took a really long time. I wanted to be sure that my family was going to be completely safe. And I did this every night for probably two weeks - because I was convinced that if I didn't, something terrible would happen.
You don't really realize that it isn't normal when you are 7 years old. I mean, all kids have crazy imaginations - but even so, that just isn't right. Looking back on it now I can see things like that sly through my childhood - but I didn't ever tell anyone about it, because I didn't realize that it was something I could get help for. I didn't know that every kid didn't stay up for an hour doing that very same thing.
The medication I am on these days definitely stops me from doing things like that, but it doesn't help all of my problems. I was not very good about taking my medicine this week, and it definitely showed tonight.
We are hosting a wedding shower for my cousin in a few weeks and as soon as I walked in the door from work she handed me a glass of sangria that she made as an experiment for the party. I sat down at the kitchen table and tried and tried to drink it - I really did - but I just couldn't do it.
Because I still had my socks on.
I know how crazy and ridiculous and irrational it is, but I can't eat or even drink with my socks on. I am okay if I am wearing shoes AND socks, or just shoes, like with flip flops or other sandals. I prefer to be barefoot. But not if it is socks and nothing else on my feet. All I can think about is the socks, and how I need to take them off RIGHT NOW. My heart starts racing and I cant focus on anything except the cotton monsters on my feet.
I'm not crazy, I know I'm not crazy, but things like this make me feel crazy. And I simply can't explain it to someone who doesn't feel the same compulsions that I do. The medication helps a lot - it really does.
I decided it was time to talk to someone about my problems last year, while studying for a test. I have a lot of compulsions about schoolwork, and it is part of the reason I am such a good student. But some of them are a bit more frustrating. For instance I have to save my papers 3 times every 3 paragraphs. Have to, or else I will lose all my work. And I don't mean that I save them in 3 different locations - I just hit save three times, just to double and triple check that the save went through and if my computer battery dies or we lose power, I will still have my work.
When I'm studying I go over and over things. I make tons of notecards which are color coded cards by chapter and color coded pens by subject. For this one test, in a class I was struggling with, the professor made the most nonsensical study guide I have ever encountered. It was not arranged by chapter or subject or alphabetically, it was just a random list of stuff. I was going back and forth through my chapters and ended up studying the same few concepts 3 or 4 different times because, since the study guide had no logic to it, I couldn't be absolutely sure what I had or had not studied yet. I got so frustrated that i gave up and went to the doctor the next day and started on my medication.
I am not saying this for sympathy or whatever, rather just to explain a bit about myself. It isn't all bad - I do take studying very seriously (although some would say I am too obsessed with getting straight As), and today wt work the owner of the company complimented my drive and dedication to learning the new skills and protocol. (I have been moved to the front desk to help with checking in and out, making reservations, selling play packages, etc - way more responsibility and its a customer service position, so high stress!)
At the same time, you know, its frustrating. I know it isn't normal or rational and yet I feel so much better when I follow my little rituals- and I still do some of them even on the meds, just not to the same extent as before. But it is a part of who I am. It does seem to drive people crazy sometimes though, so I try to not make an issue out of it - I sort of do my thing in the background, making sure to get the same number of steps in all squares of the pavement on the sidewalk.
Edit - because there has been some confusion - these are far from my only symptoms. I don't really feel the need to discuss all of the reasons I was diagnosed with this, just because I don't talk about the other stuff in this post doesn't mean that it isn't there.
But I didn't stop there. I got this idea in my head that because I had asked for protection from fire, he might get us by some other means, say a flood. I remember this so vividly because I was completely panicked. So I asked him to protect us from floods, too. And what about earthquakes? Hurricanes? Tidal waves? Bad guys? I started listing all of the bad things that could happen to me, it took a really long time. I wanted to be sure that my family was going to be completely safe. And I did this every night for probably two weeks - because I was convinced that if I didn't, something terrible would happen.
You don't really realize that it isn't normal when you are 7 years old. I mean, all kids have crazy imaginations - but even so, that just isn't right. Looking back on it now I can see things like that sly through my childhood - but I didn't ever tell anyone about it, because I didn't realize that it was something I could get help for. I didn't know that every kid didn't stay up for an hour doing that very same thing.
The medication I am on these days definitely stops me from doing things like that, but it doesn't help all of my problems. I was not very good about taking my medicine this week, and it definitely showed tonight.
We are hosting a wedding shower for my cousin in a few weeks and as soon as I walked in the door from work she handed me a glass of sangria that she made as an experiment for the party. I sat down at the kitchen table and tried and tried to drink it - I really did - but I just couldn't do it.
Because I still had my socks on.
I know how crazy and ridiculous and irrational it is, but I can't eat or even drink with my socks on. I am okay if I am wearing shoes AND socks, or just shoes, like with flip flops or other sandals. I prefer to be barefoot. But not if it is socks and nothing else on my feet. All I can think about is the socks, and how I need to take them off RIGHT NOW. My heart starts racing and I cant focus on anything except the cotton monsters on my feet.
I'm not crazy, I know I'm not crazy, but things like this make me feel crazy. And I simply can't explain it to someone who doesn't feel the same compulsions that I do. The medication helps a lot - it really does.
I decided it was time to talk to someone about my problems last year, while studying for a test. I have a lot of compulsions about schoolwork, and it is part of the reason I am such a good student. But some of them are a bit more frustrating. For instance I have to save my papers 3 times every 3 paragraphs. Have to, or else I will lose all my work. And I don't mean that I save them in 3 different locations - I just hit save three times, just to double and triple check that the save went through and if my computer battery dies or we lose power, I will still have my work.
When I'm studying I go over and over things. I make tons of notecards which are color coded cards by chapter and color coded pens by subject. For this one test, in a class I was struggling with, the professor made the most nonsensical study guide I have ever encountered. It was not arranged by chapter or subject or alphabetically, it was just a random list of stuff. I was going back and forth through my chapters and ended up studying the same few concepts 3 or 4 different times because, since the study guide had no logic to it, I couldn't be absolutely sure what I had or had not studied yet. I got so frustrated that i gave up and went to the doctor the next day and started on my medication.
I am not saying this for sympathy or whatever, rather just to explain a bit about myself. It isn't all bad - I do take studying very seriously (although some would say I am too obsessed with getting straight As), and today wt work the owner of the company complimented my drive and dedication to learning the new skills and protocol. (I have been moved to the front desk to help with checking in and out, making reservations, selling play packages, etc - way more responsibility and its a customer service position, so high stress!)
At the same time, you know, its frustrating. I know it isn't normal or rational and yet I feel so much better when I follow my little rituals- and I still do some of them even on the meds, just not to the same extent as before. But it is a part of who I am. It does seem to drive people crazy sometimes though, so I try to not make an issue out of it - I sort of do my thing in the background, making sure to get the same number of steps in all squares of the pavement on the sidewalk.
Edit - because there has been some confusion - these are far from my only symptoms. I don't really feel the need to discuss all of the reasons I was diagnosed with this, just because I don't talk about the other stuff in this post doesn't mean that it isn't there.
09 July 2010
5 More Questions!
Happy Friday! I'm spending my evening watching baseball with my man :)
As always, these questions come from Tricia at http://www.spokeit.com
1. What is the one food you could eat everyday?
Lobster Spinach Queso from Firebird's, I would eat it every day forever, my absolute favorite thing!
2. Are you working in the career you thought you were going to when you were 18?
No, not really. At 18 my top 3 choices were being a kept woman, being an actress, or being the manager at a horse facility. That is in order of preference by the way, I have to be honest.
3. What is something you wish you had done when you were younger but didn't?
Been more dedicated to riding. I had health problems, I had a series of boyfriends, and I had the lead in a lot of school plays. I wish I had made more time for the horses.
4. What color are your kitchen walls?
I couldn't even tell you, I didn't decorate & I never really pay attention. I think there is some yellow and orange? Fall colors.
5. Do you remember what your very first favorite song was? 'I Can Love You Like That' by All-4-One. That should come as a surprise to no one who reads this blog hahaha.
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As always, these questions come from Tricia at http://www.spokeit.com
1. What is the one food you could eat everyday?
Lobster Spinach Queso from Firebird's, I would eat it every day forever, my absolute favorite thing!
2. Are you working in the career you thought you were going to when you were 18?
No, not really. At 18 my top 3 choices were being a kept woman, being an actress, or being the manager at a horse facility. That is in order of preference by the way, I have to be honest.
3. What is something you wish you had done when you were younger but didn't?
Been more dedicated to riding. I had health problems, I had a series of boyfriends, and I had the lead in a lot of school plays. I wish I had made more time for the horses.
4. What color are your kitchen walls?
I couldn't even tell you, I didn't decorate & I never really pay attention. I think there is some yellow and orange? Fall colors.
5. Do you remember what your very first favorite song was? 'I Can Love You Like That' by All-4-One. That should come as a surprise to no one who reads this blog hahaha.
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08 July 2010
I love Virginia
Virginia is the only place I've ever lived; but in my defense, I've been all over the state. I grew up around Richmond and then went to college in Newport News, before transferring to a college out in Bristol. So I've lived at both ends of the state and have visited northern Virginia on a number of occasions. I've been to Chicago, San Francisco, St. Louis, and a million places in Tennessee. I've visited Florida and Georgia more than once.
Virginia is beautiful, from the coast to the mountains, but my favorite places are all here around Richmond. I know a lot of people who want to move to other states, but for me, Virginia will always be home. Chicago is a great town and if I had to move somewhere, that's where I would choose. I also really love Tennessee. But I want to spend my life here.
I love the history of Virginia. Did you know that back in the day, my family used to own Jamestown Island? One of my great (etc.) grandfathers was the ward of President John Tyler. I've got a relative buried in the little graveyard in Colonial Williamsburg. My maternal family has been in Virginia forever - and I don't want to be anywhere else. But it's not just family history that I think is so fascinating about this - so much of our country's early moments happened right here.
I took this picture last weekend. I love trees like this, beautiful, majestic, and old.
Virginia is beautiful, from the coast to the mountains, but my favorite places are all here around Richmond. I know a lot of people who want to move to other states, but for me, Virginia will always be home. Chicago is a great town and if I had to move somewhere, that's where I would choose. I also really love Tennessee. But I want to spend my life here.
I love the history of Virginia. Did you know that back in the day, my family used to own Jamestown Island? One of my great (etc.) grandfathers was the ward of President John Tyler. I've got a relative buried in the little graveyard in Colonial Williamsburg. My maternal family has been in Virginia forever - and I don't want to be anywhere else. But it's not just family history that I think is so fascinating about this - so much of our country's early moments happened right here.
I took this picture last weekend. I love trees like this, beautiful, majestic, and old.
06 July 2010
Oh, college.
The last few weeks have been incredibly stressful, for a number of reasons, but I really do my best to stay positive. One thing I am looking forward to the most is returning to CNU this fall. I was on campus last week to meet with the head of the history department, and even though there have been significant changes to the campus in my years away, it still feels like home as soon as I step on to it.
Registration was today, and it brought me right back to my freshman year, sitting in Santoro hall with my roommates. We all woke up early and went to breakfast - one of the few times that ever happened - and then sat on our computers, refreshing madly until registration opened. Then we would all be frustrated when our classes were full, and we had to abandon our planned schedules for less thought out, last minute decisions. We would curse the lagging Internet that cost us our first choices, cry over the 8 am classes we got stuck with, and celebrate when our earliest on Friday was at 2:00.
Today was just like that, except I wasn't sharing an internet connection with all the other kids in my dorm, and Danielle wasn't there to whine with me when things didn't go my way. The two upper level history classes I had chosen I was unable to sign up for; my advisor and I had failed to look into the prerequisites for them and I wasn't allowed to register. In their place I got into two classes for my Latin Classical Studies minor, and I'm looking forward to both of them. I have to retake Latin 1 because it has been so long, so I am actually in more Latin classes than anything else this fall. I did manage to get into one upper level history class, Chinese history, which I am hoping will be interesting. I've also got to take the sophomore writing class, which means I will be about 5 years older than everyone else taking it.
I feel older every year.
I know there is no rush but I'm ready - I'm ready to move on with my life. I want a career and a husband and all of the responsibility that comes with those things. That is not to say that I won't enjoy the next 2-3 years of my life that I spend at CNU, because I intend to. I love that school and I want to take complete advantage of this opportunity. I also don't want to look back at my life and realize I was too focused on the future to enjoy college while I could.
I didn't do things right the first time around. And I'm lucky enough to have this second chance to go back and fix it, to get it right this time. How many people can say that?
So here are my New [School] Year's Resolutions:
1. I will not skip a class for no reason or for an unsound reason. Too often I would look out of my window and it would be raining and I would decide to skip class. I want to be in class every day if possible.
2. I will dedicate myself to actually learning the material and getting work done before the last minute. I am a high stress person, and the more I do to avoid any extra tension, the easier time I will have with keeping up with the work.
3. I will remember that enjoying class is an important part of learning, so I will do my very best to keep a positive attitude no matter how stressful things get. I will take my medicine. I'm not on it for depression, rather for anxiety & OCD problems, but the idea is the same. It stabilizes my mood.
4. I will cherish the time I am able to spend with my grandmother while we live together. My mom thinks she is going to drive me crazy in the first week, but I'm excited about living with her. She is a really cool lady and I'm looking forward to getting to know her better.
5. I will make time to blog about the experience. I love to write and it is good practice, and I've found that the more I write on my blog, the more I write in my stories. Like stretching before a workout, it gets me going. It is also very therapeutic so I am hoping it will help me keep the stress levels to a minimum.
That's it. It'll be my first time taking a full course load since 2006, and I'm worried about it. I am hoping that if I can stick to these goals I will be able to make a smooth transition back to "real" college, and graduate within a reasonable amount of time. I don't have it all figured out yet, and that's okay, because at least I'm actively trying to do the figuring!
Registration was today, and it brought me right back to my freshman year, sitting in Santoro hall with my roommates. We all woke up early and went to breakfast - one of the few times that ever happened - and then sat on our computers, refreshing madly until registration opened. Then we would all be frustrated when our classes were full, and we had to abandon our planned schedules for less thought out, last minute decisions. We would curse the lagging Internet that cost us our first choices, cry over the 8 am classes we got stuck with, and celebrate when our earliest on Friday was at 2:00.
Today was just like that, except I wasn't sharing an internet connection with all the other kids in my dorm, and Danielle wasn't there to whine with me when things didn't go my way. The two upper level history classes I had chosen I was unable to sign up for; my advisor and I had failed to look into the prerequisites for them and I wasn't allowed to register. In their place I got into two classes for my Latin Classical Studies minor, and I'm looking forward to both of them. I have to retake Latin 1 because it has been so long, so I am actually in more Latin classes than anything else this fall. I did manage to get into one upper level history class, Chinese history, which I am hoping will be interesting. I've also got to take the sophomore writing class, which means I will be about 5 years older than everyone else taking it.
I feel older every year.
I know there is no rush but I'm ready - I'm ready to move on with my life. I want a career and a husband and all of the responsibility that comes with those things. That is not to say that I won't enjoy the next 2-3 years of my life that I spend at CNU, because I intend to. I love that school and I want to take complete advantage of this opportunity. I also don't want to look back at my life and realize I was too focused on the future to enjoy college while I could.
I didn't do things right the first time around. And I'm lucky enough to have this second chance to go back and fix it, to get it right this time. How many people can say that?
So here are my New [School] Year's Resolutions:
1. I will not skip a class for no reason or for an unsound reason. Too often I would look out of my window and it would be raining and I would decide to skip class. I want to be in class every day if possible.
2. I will dedicate myself to actually learning the material and getting work done before the last minute. I am a high stress person, and the more I do to avoid any extra tension, the easier time I will have with keeping up with the work.
3. I will remember that enjoying class is an important part of learning, so I will do my very best to keep a positive attitude no matter how stressful things get. I will take my medicine. I'm not on it for depression, rather for anxiety & OCD problems, but the idea is the same. It stabilizes my mood.
4. I will cherish the time I am able to spend with my grandmother while we live together. My mom thinks she is going to drive me crazy in the first week, but I'm excited about living with her. She is a really cool lady and I'm looking forward to getting to know her better.
5. I will make time to blog about the experience. I love to write and it is good practice, and I've found that the more I write on my blog, the more I write in my stories. Like stretching before a workout, it gets me going. It is also very therapeutic so I am hoping it will help me keep the stress levels to a minimum.
That's it. It'll be my first time taking a full course load since 2006, and I'm worried about it. I am hoping that if I can stick to these goals I will be able to make a smooth transition back to "real" college, and graduate within a reasonable amount of time. I don't have it all figured out yet, and that's okay, because at least I'm actively trying to do the figuring!
05 July 2010
Muse
I came up with the plot and characters for my first story at my old job; every morning I would clean the stalls and feed the horses in silence - I had a lot of time to myself to just think. I loved walking through the woods on the property. It was just a gorgeous piece of land, very peaceful, and very motivational.
I got the chance to go back there today to feed the horses for my former boss while she was away for the holiday, and I took a few pictures. For myself mostly, because sometimes closing my eyes and imagining I am there is not enough to get moving on my work. But it was great to be back there today and I thought a few images might be good to hold on to.
03 July 2010
Holiday Weekend
I hope you all get to spend some time outside this weekend enjoying the beautiful weather!
02 July 2010
Happy Friday, Happy July, Happy Things
I would like to point out that since we have entered July, we are officially closer to Christmas 2010 than we are to Christmas 2009.
As always, the questions here come from Tricia.
Unusually, I posted the questions on Friday.
1. What is the one thing you miss most about childhood?
I spent most of my childhood wishing I was older. When I was in elementary school I wanted to be in middle school. When I was in middle school I wanted to be in high school. My childhood wasn't BAD, but I wouldn't want to do it over again. If I miss anything it would be the lack of financial responsibility, since I am BROKE right now and all I ever do is stress about money.
2. Are you still friends with people from high school?
I don't talk to any of the people I actually went to high school with - not from either school. (I transferred after sophomore year). I do however have a few friends I have known since before high school that I am still close with. Lauren and I have been tight since we were about 9 years old. She's the one friend I know I am going to talk to every day because we have talked to each other every day since we were in high school. Through college, even though we were in opposite ends of the state and lived very different lives, we still talked every day. She is the one person I know I can tell absolutely anything to and not be judged - and she knows everything about me. There is also Catherine, one of my favorite people in the world - we had a lot of fun together in the high school days, and we talked a lot during college, and she makes me laugh no matter what I'm going through. It's so much fun to see her no matter what we do together! The 3 of us all actually live in the same area for the first time since high school so it's been fun riding and hanging out, I missed them both more than they could ever know!
3. Is there a catch phrase, cliche, or word that drives you bonkers every time you hear it?
When people say "just assume" instead of "just as soon."
Or, "I seen" instead of "I've seen"
Or, "could of" instead of "could have"
I could go on. The short answer to this question though is YES. In capslock.
4. What is one thing that you think symbolizes America...besides "Old Glory"?
I'm gonna be a little more cynical than Tricia was. America, land of the self-entitled, bratty children and home of the obese.
5. What are your July 4 weekend plans?
Working. I work 2-9 Saturday and 5-9 Sunday, but I seriously doubt that I'll be finished at work by 9 on Sunday. It's just part of working in a kennel, and I actually don't mind as I need money and I don't have a 4th of July holiday tradition. I'll work any holiday except for Christmas. I don't care for traditional Thanksgiving food so missing out on turkey is no problem with me, and you're off work in time to do fun things on New Year's Eve. As long as I don't have to work Christmas I'm a happy girl - that's the one holiday I get truly excited for.
As always, the questions here come from Tricia.
Unusually, I posted the questions on Friday.
1. What is the one thing you miss most about childhood?
I spent most of my childhood wishing I was older. When I was in elementary school I wanted to be in middle school. When I was in middle school I wanted to be in high school. My childhood wasn't BAD, but I wouldn't want to do it over again. If I miss anything it would be the lack of financial responsibility, since I am BROKE right now and all I ever do is stress about money.
2. Are you still friends with people from high school?
I don't talk to any of the people I actually went to high school with - not from either school. (I transferred after sophomore year). I do however have a few friends I have known since before high school that I am still close with. Lauren and I have been tight since we were about 9 years old. She's the one friend I know I am going to talk to every day because we have talked to each other every day since we were in high school. Through college, even though we were in opposite ends of the state and lived very different lives, we still talked every day. She is the one person I know I can tell absolutely anything to and not be judged - and she knows everything about me. There is also Catherine, one of my favorite people in the world - we had a lot of fun together in the high school days, and we talked a lot during college, and she makes me laugh no matter what I'm going through. It's so much fun to see her no matter what we do together! The 3 of us all actually live in the same area for the first time since high school so it's been fun riding and hanging out, I missed them both more than they could ever know!
3. Is there a catch phrase, cliche, or word that drives you bonkers every time you hear it?
When people say "just assume" instead of "just as soon."
Or, "I seen" instead of "I've seen"
Or, "could of" instead of "could have"
I could go on. The short answer to this question though is YES. In capslock.
4. What is one thing that you think symbolizes America...besides "Old Glory"?
I'm gonna be a little more cynical than Tricia was. America, land of the self-entitled, bratty children and home of the obese.
5. What are your July 4 weekend plans?
Working. I work 2-9 Saturday and 5-9 Sunday, but I seriously doubt that I'll be finished at work by 9 on Sunday. It's just part of working in a kennel, and I actually don't mind as I need money and I don't have a 4th of July holiday tradition. I'll work any holiday except for Christmas. I don't care for traditional Thanksgiving food so missing out on turkey is no problem with me, and you're off work in time to do fun things on New Year's Eve. As long as I don't have to work Christmas I'm a happy girl - that's the one holiday I get truly excited for.
01 July 2010
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