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October 23rd, 2005

03:13 pm I can't wait to be that happy. Congrats Eric and Monica! Current Mood: happy

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October 22nd, 2005

01:07 am 1. Where do you work? The kirksville HS as a teacher's aide 2. What are you listening to right now? the movie Happy Texas, it was filmed in the town that my brother's family is from! 3 What was the last thing you ate? Tony's cheese pizza 4. Favorite Restaurant- La Pachanga and Spring Garden 5. Do you wish on stars? every chance I get 6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? blue or green 7. How is the weather right now? cool and brisk 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Tiffany 9. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes 10. How old are you today? 21 11. Favorite Drink? malibu and orange juice 12. Favorite sport to watch? anything that my friends are playing in 13. Have you ever dyed your hair? Nope, but i've highlighted and redlighted 14. Do you wear contacts? yes 16. Favorite food? don't have a favorite. I just like almost all food 17. What was the last movie you watched? watching Happy Texas right now 18. Favorite day of the year? Halloween 19. What do you do to vent anger? talk to E and usually cry 20. What was your favorite toy as a child? probably my McDonalds drive through set 21. Fall or spring? fall 22. Hugs or kisses? Both 23. Cherry or Blueberry? Cherry 24. Do you want your friends to email you back? Ya I would like to read their responses 25. Who is most likely to respond? don't know 26. Who is least likely to respond? Ashley, she sent this to me. 27. Living arrangements? Me, E and Yoda 28. When was the last time you cried? about 10 minutes ago 29. What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes, boxes and some clothes 30. Who is the friend you have had the longest? Cari Swanson 31. What did you do last night? studied for my midterm and quiz 32. Favorite Scent? roses 33. Favorite color? blue and green 34. Birthday? 8-18-84 35. Favorite Candy? kit-kat 36. Flavor of Gum? grape bubbleyum or orbit 37. Any nicknames? Ro, Rosie, Zanna, Pickles, Rose, Liz, Lush 39. Favorite Book? The Princess Diaries Current Mood: blah

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October 19th, 2005

11:53 pm These past seven have been pretty great. Thursday I got to spend all day with my sister and her two kids. And the rest of the weekend I hung out with my grandma. Sunday I had to go to work, so I came back to the ville a day earlier then most. Sat. night I got to hang out with Erik and Adam, good times. Monday night E and I drove to St. Louis. We got a chance to meet up with Matt and Jenny, and Ben and Shannon. I miss those guys. Tuesday I drove around St. Louis a lot, didn't get too lost! Picked up my aunt at the airport, met up with my brother and sister in law for a bit, then picked E up after her med school interview and drove to Columbia. Brian met us there and he and I went to see Kanye West in concert! It was amazing. Fantasia was the opening act, and wasn't too bad. Sing Tasia sing!!! Someone blazed up a fatty a couple times, and there also was this one guy that was so drunk that he fell over some chairs. That was pretty funny. It was great being at the concert with someone that likes Kanye probably more than I do. I didn't know some of the songs, but when I looked up at Brian, he was just singing along. :) We got home around 1230 and I just crashed after that. Today I pretty much failed my bio final, that really sucked. It was actually a pretty shitty day all around. Nothing shot checkers can't cure this weekend. :) That's kinda all thats been happening around here. Can't wait for the first weekend of not having to work! Yay for sleeping in, even if it's only till 9 or 10 and yay for pancakes for breakfast! Rock on! Current Mood: blah

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October 7th, 2005

03:13 pm so I haven't updated in a really long time. I wonder sometimes if anyone even reads this, so if you do, whether you're a livejournal user or not, you should tell me. Maybe I'll try to make my life more amusing for you! ;) So I have an amazing new APO family addition. My little is challenge chair and my grandlittle is pledge class president. That's exciting. Nothing that exciting has been going on in my life lately. Mostly I've just been chillin. I only have 2 more days of comfort inn left. I'm really exctied about getting my weekends back. I'm going home for midterm break which is great b.c I'll get to see my sister and my new nephew! The Tues. after (18th) I'm going to see Kanye West in Columbia. I'm pretty anxious about that. It should be a good show! Tonight I was planning on being a loser and staying in, but I might go to happy hour somewhere with Hannah and E. I'm sure E will want to b.c. she's had a hellacious week. Her first medschool interview is Monday at Iowa. Next month she's basically gonna be gone every weekend. Would totally be a great time to have a boy, but since there is no one in sight, I'll just be here in my apartment all alone. Maybe I'll just ask a friend to come over and hang out so I won't be so lonely! I think I need to stop watching chick flicks and shows, it only makes me realize how much I miss having someone that I can call, miss and kiss whenever I want. I mean I can do the first two things, but the last one might cause some problems with just a friend! Sometimes I wonder about flings, but then I realize I don't know anyone that I would fling with. And I really don't want to turn into that girl that makes out with a ton of random guys at parties and such. I don't even really enjoy random parties anymore. Give me Trivial Pursuit, Taboo, Catchphrase or Scene It anyday! I think the boys of 502 and E and I are gonna have a beer tasting gathering sometime after midterm break. That should be fun. E, Erik, Hayes and I did it this summer. And tiff too, obviously since we lived together! I think that's all for now. I need to do some bio before 5 so I can get a whole 2 points! I hate science. Current Mood: cold

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September 25th, 2005

04:22 pm - hmm so I haven't updated in a long time. Not that there's been a lack of excitement in my life, let me tell you, there's been much....excitement that is. Last week was Rush week for APO. I think it went really well. Kelly and Danielle did an amazing job. mad props to them. I met some really cool rushees too. Went to the bars this week. Gotta love Thurs. night club. Krystal, Scott, Lucas as in Matt, and Naoki and I hung out, and Scott introduced me and the others to the game thing in the corner. We rocked at it! Go team Rosco! I didn't plan on getting as drunk as I did. I mean I wasn't bad, I was just tipsy. It was fun though. Then Brian took Scott and I out to Pancake City. Yumm! Oh yeah, and we saw Megan Bragg at the dukum too! I haven't seen her since this summer, so that was exciting. I miss all my friends that have graduated. But thursday night club is definitely penciled in my schedule! This week E and I bought 2 fish adn a frog. Frodo the frog, Yoda and Wayne Campbell the fish. Sad to report that Frodo got his foot stuck in the water filter and after me freaking out b.c I didn't want to hurt him, I finally got it out. But he wasn't the same after. I feel so horrible about it. He died while I was at work on Friday night. Rest in Peace little buddy. I tried to quit work on Sat. But I'm thinking they won't let me. Maybe it's because they said that I couldn't quit. I really just don't want the obligation right now, not with everything thats going on in my life. My grandma has been not feeling well this week. I found that out through the grapevine. My mom likes to leave things out when talking to me. I guess she doesn't want me to worry, but I'd like to know. My sister is supposed to be coming down for a few days but she's not getting there till sunday, so maybe I'll see her, maybe not. She's bringing my new-yet-to-have-met-nephew. I really want to see him. E's family came up this weekend. It was great seeing them as always. I love my wisconsin family. Well, that's it in a nutshell, Have so much to do, no motivation to do it. Bad combo. Have a great week all! Current Mood: lazy Current Music: Brighter than Sunshine by Aqualung

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September 19th, 2005

10:15 am So this weekend was exactly what I needed. Some of my best friends took a trip to Houston with me to celebrate my mom's birthday. Friday night, we ate, drank and played board games. As usual, the girls won! Twice! Saturday we woke up, ate breakfast and headed downtown for Heritage Days. We got to judge tractors, pet alpacas and watch a hillbilly on stilts sing to my mom. Later that afternoon we played croquet in my front yard. I think we are way to competitive for our own good. Brian and Adam were definitely sucking it up in the beginning, but about half way through the first game, they started to get better. So much that they got second place. My mom's a pro at croquet, she dominated our team! We went out to dinner that night at my favorite place in Houston, Spring Garden. Then went back to my house to watch movies and drink beer. It was such a laid back weekend. Just hangning out with my friends and family together made me so happy. It's nice for both of my worlds to collide once in a while. I talk about my family to my friends and tell my friends about my family, it was great for them to finally meet and hang out. I seriously have the best friends and family in the world! Now back to reality... Current Mood: loved Current Music: Gold Digger by Kanye West

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September 7th, 2005

09:41 am - funk, not the music kind So I feel like there's a funk cloud above my apartment. E and I have been feeling like shit for the past few days. I think she's having sympathy funk. I feel like the one person I want to go and cry to about this, I can't even bring myself to look into their eyes. I hate when people lie, especially to "save" others feelings, I feel like I've been lied to. Current Mood: gloomy

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September 6th, 2005

12:26 pm So today I feel productive already. I updated two months of sign-ins for the GED class I help out in. It's taken me about 3 different times (around 1-1.5 hours each time). So that's not too bad. This weekend was alright. Work came way to early in the morning, that's for damn sure. I finally got some other issues resolved/cleared up. Not the most fun thing to do, but at least it's over with and I got some honest closure. Yesterday I didn't do anything, I couldn't really focus on anything. What does this mean....that's right, I have to get my ass in gear and get some work done. I'm not in the work mode yet. I need to get there ASAP though. Current Mood: blah

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August 31st, 2005

10:30 am So classes are off to somewhat of a good start. But at the same time I already feel kinda behind. But i'll be fine. My span professor is kinda odd. but all of my classes should be interesting. The first APO meeting was last night. This semester should be pretty fun. A handful of us went to Pancake City afterwards. That was a lot of fun. It's so nice to just sit around and talk with people, laugh and basically have a good time. Many of my friends are "applying to graduate" that makes me a little sad. I would love to graduate with them. I feel kinda like a slacker at times since I'm on the 5 year plan. Oh well, on the plus side I get to hang out with the cool kids that are a year or two below me. I won't have E as a roomie, but theres a big possibility that I'll be living with boys. That should be fun. I don't think I could live with another girl as well as I live with E, so I guess the alternative is boys! This weekend should be fun, other than me having to work 7-3 Sat and Sun morning. guess I can't party till Sunday night! Friday night the guys are doing century club. That should be pretty entertaining!! I love those guys, they make this town and school so much more enjoyable! The nights here have been so cool and nice, I think I might go for a walk tonight, if no one comes with, I think I'll just take my ipod. E and I use to walk all the time when we were in London, sometimes for no reason. I miss that. Yay for a long weekend ahead! Current Mood: content Current Music: Gavin Degraw-Chariot

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August 24th, 2005

11:22 pm - hmmm So today I was fairly productive... Kelly and I got our eyebrows waxed this morning and Erik and I went out to lunch. I've been craving chinese food for about two weeks now. Once E get's back, I won't really eat it with her being a veggie lover and can't really find anything on the buffet that doesn't have meat. Later this afternoon, I hooked up with Amber, Elizabeth Carrington, and Stephanie Blair. We took an hour and a half long trip to the good ole Wal-Mart. Man, how I miss those trips, and got food and other supplies for their new apartment. The girls also helped me with the invitations to my mom's 50th birthday kickass celebration. I can't wait for that. It's gonna be good food, good tunes and good booze. I think on sat we will go on a float trip as well. Now for one of my famous random thoughts...... Don't you hate it when an answer to a question is "I don't know." How does that ever solve anything? "What do you want for dinner?" "I don't know." "What do you want to do tonight?" "I don't know." "Do you like her?" "I don't know." You get the idea. It's very frustrating isn't it. There are so many ways to answer any and every question. Especially when you just tell the truth. I mean if I ask if you want chicken for dinner and you reply "I don't know" you really are only making it worse on both parties. you didn't want the chicken and the person that cooked it for you feels bad b.c they think that you didn't like it. Now if you answered "you know what, I had chicken last night, could we do beef instead" the person would probably be like sure, no problem, that sounds better anyways and no one's feelings would get hurt. The truth, usually the best way to go, right? I mean it may hurt for a little while, but in the end, you're just better off. I mean if I was wearing something that didn't flatter me at all, I'd want my friends to say, "hey, that's not the best outfit for you, you look much better in that other one over there." I may think, "shit, how long have I been wearing this and have looked like crap, but man am I ever thankful for my friends telling me how it is." I think you get where I am going here... That's kinda my point for tonight. If more people told the truth and were open, somethings and some people would just be better off. Or at least in the end, they wouldn't be as hurt and would be able to finally get some closure.... Current Mood: contemplative

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August 23rd, 2005

02:08 pm So when I'm at work, I think of a million things to write about. But when I finally sit down and start to type, my mind goes blank. Erik and I had a really deep conversation about past relationships and we came up with an analogy. The minds of girls are like an X-Box...there are so many dimensions to them. They think about everything. Guys on the other hand think like old school nintendo. The go forward and up and down, but rarely back, and never side to side. Unless there's a mushroom. A friend of mine asked me why girls can figure girls out, but guys have no clue as to what the hell they are talking about. I just told him that at one point or another most everygirl has been in the same if not similar situation. So we know how to read in between the lines, b.c more than likely, we thought the same thing once before. Girls can't figure guys out b.c we think they are as complex as we are, when in reality, they're pretty basic. We just want to read into things that aren't necessarily there. So for my birthday, my mom got me a book called Sassy, Single and Satisfied. I don't really know how I should take that! I think she thinks I need a boyfriend. Sometimes I think that, but then I realize what a hassle they are and how I have such great guy friends why would I ever want something more. If they act like asses, I can just say, I'm friends with them, but I don't date them. Besides that, I mostly only know guys in APO, and a few from classes...I really need to get out more! On a different note, I'm excited for my friends to get back. Now I can go to the bars with most of them. I went last night and I didn't even get carded! I was a little disapointed, but ehh. I had it all ready, the bar tender must've seen that. Well that's all for now. I haven't really done anything since my b-day. All though, I did figure out why my jeans were so muddy! I talked to Tonya last night and she informed me that I fell into the small incline up to my apt. where I kept telling E and Tonya, "just a few more seconds, please" even though it was starting to rain and I was 80 paces to my couch/bed. Current Mood: amused Current Music: random ITunes stuff

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August 20th, 2005

12:56 pm so it's been about eight months since I updated this thing. Maybe I should do it more often. Thursday was my 21st birthday. It was probably the best birthday I've ever had. For example....my birthday freshman year of HS, I had to get a shot for school. My birthdays in HS my friends usually ditched my parties to go out with guys. My 18th birthday was move-in day at Truman. Pretty exciting huh! Anyways, we started at La Pachanga. E, Erik, Tiffany, Tonya, Becky and Joshy all went out to dinner with me. I got the big sombrero and one of the waiters mooshed whipped cream in my nose, but other than that, it was fun. And yummy! We went to joshy's for a bit, hung out, had gooey butter cake a la joshy and will came over. We hit up Ryan's first, I had a flaming Dr. Pepper. I actually chugged that thing in like 20 seconds. Erik was impressed, but saddened that he didn't get out his camera fast enough! We went to TP's next and I had a small shot something green with rum. We played a game of pool and Brian called me! That was exciting. Lot's of friends and family called me all day long. It was definitely a high point! Next we went to Il Spaz where I had a choc. cake shot. Later Naoki bought us all a $1 shot. Muy mango is what it was called. After that, we went to Woody's where I had a very gross shot. And if I didn't do it right the first time, I'd have to do it again. So I drank it, yuck! Our final, well my final, destination was The Dukum. At this point, Susan, Matt Lucas, E, Erik, Naoki, Joshy, Tonya, Tiffany, Chris (Erik's new roomie), Will, Pogue, Decker, Nathan, Luke and later Krystal Fox all were there and we hung out and they all bought me shots and drinks. I remember giving all the guys kisses on the cheeks, Erik I gave zerberts. Tiffany reminded me that I told Chris that I needed to hold him for a minute (so I wouldn't fall over) Tiff bought me my cup there. I had two birthday shots there, Naoki bought me a shot or two. Eric bought me a shot too, it tasted like cin. gum. I won't really get into how sick I was by the end of the night. I am doing laundry today and I was putting my jeans in the washer. They had mud and grass on the knees, which makes me wonder how many times I fell down while coming home! haha. Still a great birthday. Thanks to all that helped me celebrate! And a special shout out to Tonya and Elizabeth who helped me get home. Current Mood: happy Current Music: Ryan Adams

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December 28th, 2004

08:13 pm So I've been wanting to update my journal for quite some time now. Just haven't had the opportunity to do so. I've been home for about 10 days now, and I definitely wasn't looking forward to being here, but it hasn't been that bad at all. My mom and I had a little argument once, but it was our usual healthy spat. We let eachother "have it" so to speak, b.c. the people we are usually upset with (my brother and his fiance) are not people that we can communicate with easily. Last night my brother and his girlfriend were almost killed by a drunk driver, or at least seriously hurt. She almost drove into their home. Stopped less than a foot away from the room in which they were sitting. I realized that Matt (my bro) is the last guy in my life that I am truly close to (family-wise). When I went to his house last night and saw what could have happened, I just started to cry. I don't think I could handle losing him. On a complete lighter note, I am going to Wisconsin on Thursday. I am not looking forward to the eight hour drive, but can't wait to see E and Amelia and Mama Bobzien. It should be fun. I am also hopefully gonna see Chirag. Neat! Being here at home has been a lot better than anticipated. I just hang out with Busia all day (my grandma). We cook and clean and watch tv, its usually a fun day. Well, I've ranted enough for a night. Maybe I'll write more tomorrow. Current Mood: content

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November 11th, 2004

09:01 am - hmmm So I just bought 12 yards of fabric....in less than a month, it will be my quilt!!! I'm pretty excited about that. So I am running for Pledge Master next Tues! I'm excited and nervous. Any tips Kari? ;) I've been listening to the Garden State soundtrack a lot lately. I love it. all of you out there should try it out sometime. I feel like I"m still in HS, only no adult supervision. I stay up late, eat junkfood when I want (I'll regret in about 5-10 years but ehh) and talk about boys.....one in particular! ;) No, not Matt! Someone new! How are girls supposed to know if a boy likes you? Thats my question for the day.....But for now, off to HYVEE! Current Mood: cheerful Current Music: Garden State Soundtrack

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November 6th, 2004

03:54 pm - There's no place like home hmmmm....So today my mom auctioned off a lot of our stuff. As much as I am happy about her moving in with my grandma, it makes me a little sad. I feel like I don't have a home. I mean my grandparent's home is like mine. But the room that I've had since 8th grade is now empty. The next time I go back to Houston, my room will be the "guest room." Kinda sad. Last night was a ton of fun. First E and I went to Ben's. We celebrated Guy Fawkes day. We drank and burned a cardboard Guy Fawkes! After that, E and I went to Danielle's and hung out with her and Tiffany and another girl named Kim. That was a lot of fun as well. We talked about guys (good and bad), APO (what else) and just a lot of stuff, not so important, but just fun to talk about with other people. Danielle is so awesome. I'm so glad I've been given the opportunity to hang out with her this year. I've decided that I need a new word besides "fun"!!!!! ha ha Tonight I am def. having a down night. Tiff and I are gonna watch I am Sam and I'm ordering Chinese food with Kelly. yum! We are gonna be doing homework of course while watching the movie! Current Mood: contemplative Current Music: November Rain

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November 4th, 2004

04:52 pm It's funny how quickly you can get over someone. One morning you just wake up and think, what did I see in him? It's been forever since I wrote in this, I think I should write more often although it seems like no one reads it. Maybe its b/c I don't write very often. I am so tired of people being rude for no reason. This semester has been so wonderful. APO is going great, minus a few set-backs. But next semester is gonna be different. I just turned in a group of projects today for Fibers. I am so relieved. It was such a stressful last couple days. I can't wait till Thanksgiving break. My mom is trying to sell our house now. I'm pretty excited about it. So I have a question for everyone out there....Is it better to tell a person that you like them, ( no matter the outcome)or wonder forever and never know? I'd like to think that it takes a stronger person to tell him/her and deal with the outcome......Sorry for being so random and scatter brained...but thats me Current Mood: numb Current Music: evaporated by Ben Folds

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September 15th, 2004

10:05 pm - open meetings So today was our first open meeting for APO. It went so well. WE got 58 info papers back! YAY! People have told us that we did really well as well. I hope so. I can't wait for this week to start! Well back to Rush stuff. Current Mood: excited

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September 13th, 2004

08:41 am - Hot Matt!!! So last night I got to see and talk to Hot Matt! He is so perfect! E and I saw him in the SUB when we were walking through. Last nights meeting went till 1040...which got me at home working on stuff till 130. Then E and I stayed up a little later, talked about guys and life, and went to bed. I love our little chats at night. Half the time we are so tired, that what we say is off the wall. Gotta love college life. Well its a long day ahead of me. How I am looking forward to 530. Then I can nap. Current Mood: giddy Current Music: Why Can't I -Liz Phair

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September 11th, 2004

04:05 pm - Once Upon a Dream So right now instead of doing work at all, I am listening to Princess songs from Disney movies. Right now, its Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, my favorite disney movie....well a tie for first with Cinderella...but thats neither here nor there. I really should be doing work, but I'm not. I wish I had something really interesting to say, but I don't. My mom is finally quitting doing day Care. Thank God for that one. I can finally go home and not be bothered by children of no relation to me. don't get me wrong, I like kids and all. But I had to always watch them for her when she needed to run errands. I had screaming six month olds to bratty 4 year olds and all ages in between. But hopefully this will all be over with soon. Next time I go home, I might actually have a normal house once again. No toy room, we can put nice stuff back out. Ahh, to have a normal life again. But then again, my life has never been "normal." I think I like it that way though. Weird relationships with family, the whole divorce thing, single parent etc. The question is do I want a normal life when I get older? I have always wondered what it'd be like having a mom and a dad at home. I see my best friends family and it makes me sad that I don't have that. But then again I love what I have. My life would be completely different if I was in a normal family. I'd probably still be in California. Dad would still be gone, but then maybe not. But I love being in Missouri, I love the friends I have adn the close relationship with my Busia. I should write a book about how its fun to not be normal, in society's eye. My quirky relationship is who I am, and as of right now I like that person. Aside from that subject, E and I are gonna watch the Hannibal Lector trilogy. I can't wait. Silence of the Lambs, Hanibal, Red Dragon...what could be better. All I need now is a hot guy to hide my eys with when a scary part comes on! hmmmm. ;) Rush is almost here. I'll be happy when it finally gets started, becasue that means that everything will be all done (planning wise). Its gonna be a fun week! Well I've rambled on for a while. Now that I'm back at school, I think I'll be writing more often, so look for it! Current Mood: confused Current Music: yellowcard

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August 12th, 2004

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