Today was a LONG day! Had an exam review in Intimate Violence...moved onto a discussion class in Feature Writing. Then, onto Mass Media & Society where we discussed our papers and thoughts on Disney being (or not being) evil.

After that, I went to work. Must say that the majority of the night was great!

I found out I was in Portal 1, which I was *so* excited about...because #1 I was not in 113/114 anymore (thank you Talie!) and #2 Portal 1 is NOT hard by any means and I needed a calm night, however it was not all that calm. Although Portal 1 is a pretty cozy area, I still had *some* issues. Figures! Issues tend to follow me around, I guess.

Being the first game of the season for the Hawks, all the Hawks management were up and running around. In addition, celebrities came tonight. I saw Brian Jordon who plays for the Braves and some other guy who plays for the Braves as well (don't remember his name...sorry). A couple others who were signing autographs, but must have been sports guys cause I didn't have a clue.

We played Utah Jazz and won...not sure of the final score, but I do know that we broke a hundred, nice!

I had some VERY friendly guests tonight. One in particular took it upon himself to hug me...a lot! And quite close actually. Not that I minded cause I love to hug and he was kinda cute....<.grin> BUT, technically I am not suppose to touch the guests, but I guess if *they* are touching me, I can't get into too much trouble. But this guy sang to me (quite loud)...and I honestly didn't think he was intoxicated...at all really. Strange. But he was determined to get with me, but sorry fella, didn't happen now did it? <.giggle>

I also *think* I might have gotten "shopped" tonight. Our supervisors told us that there would be Guest Shoppers around to make sure we were doing our jobs. I had a certain guest who was very nice (unlike my normal guests <.giggle>) and in certain ways he seemed to be asking certain questions that we expect people to ask, but they never do ("Can I go this way?" "Where are the closest ATMS?" and "Can I walk around this way to get to my seat?") and this guy asked those questions when his seats were in the opposite direction and where he *actually* came from. Plus, he looked at my badge and the portal number when walking away. I am not worried though cause I did everything I was suppose to AND he was so nice and friendly, but I still wonder...hmmmm <.grin>

I also saw Mr. Stan Kasten today....four times. Did he smile at me when I smiled at him? Nope....BUT I did see my friendly Hawks staff that actually *like* me <.grin> SO that was good! I really did have a lot of great guests tonight! So that made me happy. I did have a little problem at the end of the night, but this guy was so wrong it is not even worth venting about...he is not worth it!

Funny thing that happened though was on two different occasions, two different men walked right into the ladies room (one didn't even know he was in one at all, but the other walked in and walked right back out quickly!). It was so cute though, a man came to me with his little daughter (must have been about two or three) and he had to use the restroom, but he didn't want to take her in there (nice of him...could scar her for life!) so he asked me to watch her. So for about three minutes or so, I got to babysit the cutest little girl (besides my niece of course <.grin>) and we talked about Halloween and her favorite candy (chocolate bars) and how cute she was <.grin>

I had fun with my security guy, Carl, and Mr. William Amos (fellow usher) although working all the time with mostly men is rough. They are so scum <.grin> And I mean that in the nicest way! They just look at women in this way that I can't explain and I have to sit there and watch. Their defense is "well you would think something was wrong with me if I didn't look right?" What is wrong with our society that we *would* think that, but regardless if they look or not, it is the way they look. Ah well....boys are scum <.grin> I'm sticking with that until some guy proves me wrong!

I am so sleepy....I have to work on my editorial tomorrow and then off to work the sold-out Michael W. Smith/Third Day concert. Should be fun and exciting! Hopefully, not too bad!

Hope you all had a safe and great Halloween! I really don't care for the holiday myself, but it is a good excuse to eat candy and not feel guilty (cause everybodys doing it! <.grin>)

Okay so today is quite chilly, figures for the day and time of year, but way more chilly than it was yesterday...seems we have officially bipassed fall yet again.

I just finished my paper on audience and how the media affects us. Very interesting topic. I really enjoyed doing it. We had watched the video, "Mickey Mouse Monopoly" and I had to defend my belief that it is *not* Disney's influence that is bad on children, it's society's influence. Disney is primarly there to increase their profit, not too teach kids what parents should be teaching them. However, in some cases I do believe that the media needs to take responsibility for their programming such as "Jackass" and wrestling, but we should not all depend on those select few to do the raising of our kids for us. Just not gonna happen. Okay off the soapbox I go...

LONG day ahead of me full of classes and work. It's all good though...

Last night, I updated some stuff. I added pics to Syncin' Pics as well as my condensed Joey story on my Syncing Thoughts. So if you care to check them out, go for it!

Have a great and safe Halloween. I am going as....a student half of the day and a guest service representative the other half...aren't I original <.grin>

Well, after my edit class I headed off to our work mock evacuation where it was a lot of waiting. We had a presentation talking about fire exits, safety measures, crowd control (move the crowd!), and suspicious packages. Very informative. Then, we had a break and proceeded to our posts to practice the drill and what we learned at the presentation. I looked for a "bomb" in my area, but all I found was a light box that was present at EVERY event, but regardless I let my supervisor know I was paying attention anyways and I showed it to her. She called it in. Then, we went through the entire process of what would happen if there was an emergency.

After we assumingly got all the guests evacuated, then we proceeded near the closest exits. Only problem was we were given instructions to go to a particular area, but when in transit, they changed the plan and moved us elsewhere, which should not have been a last minute change. They needed to be more consistent. So we learned from that mistake. Then, came back and had a drawing for a DVD player and Steph won! Out of quite a LOT of people..and she didn't have one, so that was good! Congrats Steph!

It was a long night. We were there from 5:30PM till 9PM and felt like quite a long time just sitting and waiting. But it was a learning experience and all for the greater good of the safety of the guests.

I did get a chance to talk to Talie a bit today although she was in pain. She had hurt her back recently and didn't look like she felt that good. She did say that her and Reggie would be planning on coming to GSU soon to recruit so that is positive! Nice to know I might have helped in some way.

Tomorrow is the first Hawks game of the season. Excitement...I guess. And all on Halloween, so I wonder if it will attract many guests come to it? Hmm, we shall see I guess. So tomorrow will be a full day of classes then onto work, ugh! This month is gonna be so packed!

Just got back from Deviant Behavior. I got a 94% on my exam. Funny though, I mentioned there were four that I questioned and I got four wrong...amazing how I predicted that one! <.grin>

So today on the way to school, I got asked by an assumed homeless man if I had could help him get some food (this is a normal occurrence, although I don't see why they even ask obvious-looking students, because we are pretty darn poor), but this time in saying my usual response of, "I'm sorry," I felt an overwelming guilt come over me. Normally, I don't feel bad, but today it was different. I think because everything seems to be going pretty good in my life (ie. graduating, Disney, friends, family, etc) I am noticing that I am not using what I am learning in school about societal problems and applying it in real life. I am studying the effects of institutional barriers for certain people and I can't donate a dollar to a man *asking* me for help. I suck! All I know is that if I can help, I am gonna try harder to and stop my usual response tradition.

So tonight is the Mock Evacuation at work. We have to be in our uniforms and act as though it is a normal event and then have a safety drill...hope it works okay and that I know my part in it well. I have to study for it....but should be all good.

Do you realize HOW much I LOVE Disney! WHAT A GREAT NIGHT!

First of all, I must start with how much I miss every single thing about Disney and that Disney Reps just being in town made me teary-eyed...I am such a dork! Regardless, I arrived quite early for the presentation and chatted with our campus reps who were all very nice. Our Recruiter, Kim, got there pretty soon after that and I introduced myself to her and got to know her a bit before the crowd came in.

It was literally amazing how much I had in common with my recruiter. First of all, when talking about the college program, we both worked at Disney's Animal Kingdom at the same time and she knew my manager Kevin...so we talked about that, THEN...she even knew my manager, Rudy, that I had at Blizzard Beach, because she worked with him at MGM Food and Beverage. How crazy is that? <.starts singing> It's a small world afterall... <.giggle> Sorry, got that in your head now didn't I? <.grin> She also worked at Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom. So we talked about the advanced internship for that and the fact that I was applying for it <.grin>

So then she asks about my major and I tell her Communications, she was a communications major TOO! Amazing..gets better! So then I mention that I work at Philips Arena (because it IS guest service and applies to my application) and she said that her boyfriend works there. So I was like, "oh really?" Turns out her boyfriend is MATT! And Matt works really closely with my manager Talie so I see him all the time and chat with him every now and then. So she was like, "you know Talie too?" So fun! It was crazy. Matt came to support her (it was her first time doing the presentation).

So then, after the presentation she asked all alumni to come up and talk about their experience. Well, I thought she just wanted the campus reps to participate, but she waved me up, so along with three other alumni and the seven campus reps, I went up there. I didn't really have a planned thing to say, but I could talk your ear off about how great Disney is so I think I did well. She gave us a Disney Alumni sticker and a deck of cards with Alumni quotes on them.

Afterwards, Matt came up to me and said that I did good. Yay! He is so nice! I asked him if he thought I was a traitor...and he threatened to tell Talie <.grin> but he is too late, she already knows <.giggle>. He said tomorrow for our work mock evacuation he is a key player...his girlfriend/my recruiter told me he was gonna play the part of the unibomber so we can effectively practice our safety drill...exciting!

So after it all, I sat down with Kim and went over the advanced internship and all that I needed to do. She also said something quite meaningful kinda in passing, but still. I mentioned that she told me she worked at Magic Kingdom Guest Services (the most difficult to get into) for her advanced internship and she said, "I just may have to make a phone call" THAT sounds positive to me...even just in her SAYING it...no expectations, but makes me happy! She invited me to dinner with the rest of the campus reps/alumni, but today is my daddy's b-day so I needed to come home for that! All in all a great experience with Disney! Now, I just have to set up my interview and get on the ball!

Today has been going pretty good so far. I am about to venture off to my Disney presentation, but I have some time to kill so thought I would blog. <.grin>

This morning my momma viewed the website I uploaded for her so she could be welcomed into the internet society. She was pleased! So that makes me happy.

Onto class, ugh. We had quite a boring class in Intimate Violence..and you wonder how boring it can be? The subject matter isn't, but the class can be. Funny though, when I was walking to class I was stopped by some random guys asking me what class I was going to. It's amazing how walking on the streets in Atlanta, random people will just make conversation with you. It's an interesting phenomenon that I can't explain. It's like they are interested in people's affairs and are open enough to ask. So I told him I was headed to a sociology course (cause I don't like ignoring people, obviously, yet some do) and he proceeded to ask my major and tell me that he is an ex-teacher. He said that students got too bad for him though. While still walking away from him, I stated that I wasn't bad <.grin> and he said, "oh I know" (HOW does he know?) then I said, "But, know that we do appreciate ya'll" and he said, "that makes me feel good." So that was my random conversation for the day <.grin>

Picked up my Sociology letter! I am now officially a double minor (kinda) at least in the form of a letter! YAY!

Onto Feature Writing where we had two guest speakers from the AJC. One who's beat was sports and another in business. Actually very interesting. Got to read samples of their work and discuss it with them. I like hearing others stories and experiences, yet it still doesn't make me want their jobs. SO not helpful in that area.

Media class was especially interesting and I felt, a bit horrible for me to participate in, regarding what I am about to go do. We watched a video called "Mickey Mouse Monopoly" that basically says Disney is evil, which I may be brainwashed and "pixie dusted," but that statement is SO wrong in my eyes. Of course I am not stupid either. I know how Disney works and why they do what they do, but I would never characterize Disney as evil and a problem to our children's lives. This video did say that. Not that I am against all of what they said, but the majority was not entirely true. I do believe that things can be intrepreted TOO much and not seen as the purely entertainment value that it intends on delivering, however I can see their point in some issues.

However, seeing the video did get me in even MORE of a DISNEY mood, because we watched scenes of movies and got all these Disney tunes in my head! Very exciting! So, now I off to meet with the Disney Recruiter and see what lies ahead! OH SO EXCITED! I will keep ya updated when I return! Wish my luck!

After going to my edit class, Jess and I venture out into the rain to the parking deck. Funniest thing of the day...we get inside my car and Jess said she almost forgot that she had something for me. I would have *never* guessed what she was about to give me. Turns out in her sex class today (same one I took last semester) they had given out condoms complete with travel size lubricant <.giggle> *WE* never got those. So, of course, she thought of *me* and grabbed two...<.giggle> But sorry guys, you either have to be large or small, don't have a medium. I was surprised they even gave two...AND lubricant on the side <.giggle> Oh dear! I was laughing my butt off.

Got LOTS of stuff done today. Disney stuff is all completed and ready to go for tomorrow. I really NEED this internship. I won't know until December if I get it or not, but tomorrow is just the beginning. I am pretty confident in that I am qualified for the job, I am just really nervous about the phone interview. I would much rather have it be in person, but that is just not how they do it. Ah well! I just hope it goes well, I really *need* this or I don't know what I am gonna do....

I got my cap and gown today. How weird was that? Felt very surreal, like I was picking it up for someone else who was suppose to graduate. I tried it on, just to make sure it fit and looked right, it was so strange to see myself in it. All black robe (like a judge <.giggle>) with my black cap and my all black Class of 2002 tassle hanging down. I didn't want to take it off. I wanted to walk across the stage right then. Too bad I actually have to wait until December 16th! Still a major day in my student life today just in picking up that important monumental gown. <.grin>

Sociology department called and let me know my letter was ready. I am very pleased that they do that for people. Knowing that I can add that on my resume just for kicks helps. I like it that I can now say I am a Communications Major concentrating in Print Journalism with a minor in English and enough credits for a double minor in Sociology. It shows a bit of variety don't ya think? <.grin> I can write and help people at the same time <.giggle>

So, tomorrow I have my Disney presentation and a full week ahead of me of work. But, all is good! Things are finally getting into place...I hope

Okay so I could not sleep at all last night. I was up till about 3:30AM and as wide awake as I could be. I was also very inspired and so I wrote yet another song <.grin> Running To You.

I got up early this morning to review for my Deviant Behavior exam. I think it went really well. I *think* there were only four that I questioned so even if I missed those four I am still in good shape.

Met Jessica early for lunch. Chatted about the normal stuff...ya know...sex, strip clubs, etc <.giggle> She Aced her gender journal on strip clubs so we celebrated by having a "manly" chat about it <.grin> Ya know I love ya Jess! <.giggle>

I worked on my Disney stuff and got most of it done. Went to the Sociology department and found out I could get a letter stating I had enough credits for a minor even though I have already fulfilled my minor in English. So that was exciting news...anything to help <.grin>

SO now I about to head off to Edit class then onto home. YAY!

Okay, so I have been busy fixin' (there's a southern word for ya) up my site a bit. And Kate guess what? I fixed My About page. I finally got rid of those stupid italic and center stuff....I just redid the entire page, but I am a lot happier with it. I even updated some of the survey questions just to do it.

You can see just how bored I was tonight. And Yet I feel really productive so that makes me feel good!

I know that technically we gained an hour, but I ain't feelin that. I figure I am using up that extra hour in staying up just because I normally stay up till oneish, but now it is only twelve-ish and I am making myself stay up...not sure why, but whatever.

I added a couple more pics on the BSC page. See if you can find which ones I added <.grin> More AMY JO! <.giggle>

Today after being really lazy, I ran some errands (bank, grocery store), then came home to focus on things to be done. I studied and finished up on my Deviant Behavior stuff for my exam tomorrow. I feel pretty good about it, but regardless, I will be getting up early tomorrow to go at it again!

I worked on my final resume...the draft of my resume that I had posted on here was three pages long, so with Kate's help, I have condensed it to one page. Ooooh It was hard. But I am happy with the outcome. Although, the HTML version of this resume does not look quite as refined and professional as the Word copy, but I posted it anyways as my main resume.

So now after all that work, I still have more Disney stuff to do before Tuesday. Plus, my regular school work. UGH! In addition, I have to work Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week. Whew! I am tired just thinking of it all!

Whew! I am SO relieved. Last night while I was updating my website and such, the stupid computer froze up, so I began to restart it like I always do when problems arise, but this time it did not start up past my Gateway GoBack Program. Just stuck there and would not go to Windows. So I left it all night to see if it would fix itself with time. Sorry for leaving Amy Jo...could not be helped <.frown>

This morning I am woken up by my parents wondering what happened to the computer...so I call the technical people and there was an automated message saying that GoBack would stop the computer from proceeding to start up due to the daylight savings change. So FINALLY after being on the phone for what seemed to be forever with rude technical people who refused to help me since I was off my warranty and being put through to different people and waiting and waiting and waiting, I finally fixed it. Geez! I was so worried I did something wrong and was gonna loose all my dad's photos scanned on here, in addition to the earthlink program my parents email from (all their information) UGH! SO glad it is fixed, but now I need to back everything up to avoid all the terror of it all again. Grrr...more work for Carolyn to do. Ah well! At least I fixed it this time!

*Stupid Gateway*

Okay so technically it IS Sunday and that would make me TWO days late, however I am still gonna participate in this fun Friday Five!

1. What is your favorite scary movie?
*Hmmm, I really don't *like* scary movies, but if I had to pick a favorite, I think I would pick The Sixth Sense. Scared the crap outta me and I really didn't *get* it till the end and the thought of it freaked me out. Very unexpected for me. Movies that play with my mind freak me out more so than the scary factor. Same with A Beautiful Mind. Freaked me out a bit!

2. What is your favorite Halloween treat?
*Well let's see. Anything with chocolate pretty much! I am a chocoholic...runs in the family. My favorite candy bar is Hershey's Almond Bar, although I do enjoy the peppermint patties...very good *and* gives you minty breath! <.grin>

3. Do you dress up for Halloween? If so, describe your best Halloween costume.
*I used to. When I was younger. My mom still brings up *her* favorite costume of mine and I thought it was quite impressive myself. I believe I was about two or three years old. I put a colander on my head, put on my dad's old army jacket (which was *way* too big on me) and called myself "Germany." My dad was in the army over in Germany and I guess I figured I could be "Germany" <.giggle> and I told everyone who asked me "Who are you?" that I was Germany...what a dork I was...and still am! Although, my mom said I got more candy cause I was just "too darn cute" <.giggle>

4. Do you enjoy going to Haunted Houses or other spooky events?
*Well, I am usually up for anything fun, but I have been to them before and although I go I don't normally "enjoy" them. I tend to get paranoid and freak out the whole time...why? cause I am dork as previously stated <.grin>

5. Will you dress up for Halloween this year?
*Nope, I have to work this Halloween. It's a Hawks game and the theme this year is 70s so the guests will be asked to dress up, but we have to go in our usual uniforms...now where is the fun in that? Ah well. It is the first real season game for the Hawks so it should be an event! Just hope no tricks are played, but that candy will be abundant! <.grin>

Do you believe in love at first sight?
*Well, I believe in an immediate connection with someone, but not in love at first sight. I feel like you have to get to know someone to determine whether it is love or not. In my opinion...how people look does *not* constitute a love reation, just a lust or attracted reation.

Wanna read more?

So I have been thinkin....trouble right? <.giggle> I am getting old. Geez, it's so depressing. I am about to graduate from college....COLLEGE. That is crazy to me. I feel like I shouldn't be *this* old. Not to say my age is old, but I am starting to feel what I keep telling all my 20-something friends that they are dumb for feeling...they shouldn't feel like they are old, but now I even do. Graduation is a scary thing. I can't WAIT to graduate because it means I can move to Orlando, FINALLY. BUT, I will no longer be a student and that is something I can't remember not being. I have to get a real job...UGH! Maybe that is why I am escaping to Disney...so I don't have to grow up just yet. Oh well. "The future is coming....gotta catch it if you can" Geez now I am singing Celebrate the future, hand in hand DISNEY lives inside of me <.giggle> See...now I can never grow up....hee hee

So...have you seen my FYC pics, yet? Just wondering! <.grin>

Today was an okay day. I got up at 7AM initally cause I wasn't feeling well, but went back to sleep only to sleep in till about 12:30PM without even *thinking* I had slept in that long (but yea I normally sleep in that long anyways so not a big deal). Felt a little better, but really didn't want to go to work tonight...just cause I worked last night and these evening events take a toll on ya when they go till 11ish or so.

Before briefing, Jesse, Stephanie, and I ate dinner at the CNN center. Strangely enough, it seemed as though Steph and I had some teaching to do to Jesse. The poor guy isn't very literate in intimate violence or date rape drugs (which yes is a good thing in that he doesn't participate in doing any of those things). However, he seemed ignorant to the fact that these things occur and in how these things go about. So we taught him some stuff today <.grin> Glad to know my education is going towards the greater good <.giggle>

Tonight was a comedy event. And my first time working a comedy event so I really didn't know what to expect, although I was warned that strong language would be used, and boy was it! It was set up like a concert and I was on the floor again. Wasn't too bad. Most of the guests were like the concert crowd although we had a few that were like the sports crowd (remember, there is a big difference between the two), but I got through it.

The show itself was hilarious. Although I know in comedy they have to use the F-word a zillion times, but boy it got to the point where I was immuned to it (for the night anyways) and I really do not care for that word at all. BUT I was laughing pretty much all night. There were about five comics, one being DL Hughley (SO funny!) He was the main comic of the night and he was hilarious!

Vincent is the cutest man alive...he walked all the way down to my section to tell me that when he was watching a runway show on TV starring Halle Berry, he thought of me...why you ask? I have NO idea. <.giggle> He is the cutest man and he LOVES runway shows...but why would he think of me? We always laugh together at the fact he loves them, so maybe that is why? He is adorable! I love him!

Reggie got promoted to Assistant Manager to Talie! Congratulations Reggie! He came to visit me at my post and I asked him how it felt at the top <.giggle> He is so modest...saying "naw, still the same." First thing out of his mouth after that was, "So...you gonna tailgate for the Justin CD?" <.giggle> No, but I bet YOU are! And he is...dork! And for Nick Carter's CD release...what a goofball.

So tonight I am not tired YET! Make sure you set your clocks back one hour tonight! FALL BACK! I am so happy about that cause I really love the extra hour....but does that mean it will be darker out in the morning time? I think so....am I confused? That is normal anyways...always the confused one <.grin> but we shall see!

Tomorrow, you would *think* I would have a free and relaxing day, but no! I have to study for my Deviant Behavior test on Monday and I have to do work for Disney stuff on Tuesday...ugh! Another hectic week! But it will all be good!

Tonight was the Hawks game against New Orleans. We won by a lot! Like 90 to fifty somethin...wasn't really paying attention to the score or game. Had to watch my crowded & annoying section. I don't see why people are so stuck on thinking they can do whatever they want when they come to a Hawks game. NO you can't come in this section unless you show me a ticket....<.grin> Welcome to my world. It's a crappy job, but someones gotta do it.

Talked to Talie a bit today. She's so cool! They might be setting up a table at GSU to recruit employees....so we shall see where that goes. Found out I am workin Michael W. Smith, Nelly, Creed among tons of other events. I have a total of 17 events lined up next month. GEEZ! That is gonna kill me along with all my school work. I have most of my big papers due right before Thanksgiving and working is gonna kill me! But think of all the $ I will be making...that will be nice! AND Disney on Ice should be fun...a piece of home brought back to me! <.giggle> Yay! I got a couple coupons for Disney on Ice so my nephews/niece should enjoy them!

Tomorrow is a comedy event. It shouldn't be too bad, however I haven't ever worked a comedy event so I don't know if it is more like a concert crowd or a sports crowd (and BOY do they differ) Like night and day, those two. So I *hope* it's a concert crowd, cause I can deal with them!

Quentin told me tonight that I had the most beautiful smile and that it was contagious...awww...he made me blush! <.grin>

Willie said that we should "hook up" before I leave...hmmm wonder what exactly he meant by that...now Willie, you *are* a 50 somethin-year-old married man! <.giggle> But I love you too! <.grin> Naw, but he said that my prince charming will come one day when I stop lookin...okay so I am quitting, no more looking for me! When I told him I am angry at the males these days for being such misleading jerks, he said not to suspect all males of being that way cause I might accidently pass up the right one. Maybe I should listen to him...

This morning I was forced out of bed on this rainy day to go get the annual emissions test done on my car. We go as a family <.grin> So we get there and the machine is broken. UGH! Woke up for nothin' <.grrr> So then, we come back home, I lay down and rest cause I have to work Hawks tonight...ugh! My mom's penpal from back in the day wrote back so I hear all about the excitement of that.

I watched some of the Travel channel. Do you know how much I love this channel? I love when they do specials in Florida (which is quite often). Today they were in St. Pete (I thought of you Aimee) Very exciting and beautiful...I would love to visit there. I have been to Clearwater Beach and LOVED it! SO Pretty! Then, she went to Orlando...dang it I miss it SO much! It seriously hurts inside to watch her go around Disney and such....

Finally, we head off to try emissions again and finally the machine is working and I PASS! Whoo-hoo! Probably shouldn't have, but ole Rhonda the Honda made it through. I am very proud of her! I took her out to celebrate by filling her up with gas <.shrug> It's all I can do to make her happy <.giggle> Then, went to the bank and came back home. Excitement for my car today. <.grin> But oops, just found out my momma didn't pass. Yikes! Dad's truck passed, but momma's cadillac failed....<.giggle> NOT good yo!

It's such a rainy day out that I really don't want to do anything! I just want to cuddle up and watch movies all day long. Just one of those days I guess. But, nope got to work tonight. Grrrr....ah well.

Stole another survey from Kate and Yet again it is LONG as can be! So I have put it on it's own separate page. You can read it here but here are some highlights:

Your name spelled backwards
*nylorac <.giggle> Looks like a type of medicine or disorder <.grin> Maybe that is what I am? <.giggle>

Who was the last person you went out to dinner with and where did you dine?
*Umm...let's see. I guess the last time I went out to dinner was at Luby's when Denita, Beth, Rachel, (their friend Holly), Wendy and I went to see FYC and we saw Alice there. We all ate dinner there.

Ever throw up in public?
*Well....<.grin> Not in FRONT of anyone, but when I was about to meet Chris from *NSYNC, I did get a *little* sick and threw up four times in a parking garage...but no one *saw* me do it, I don't think, but there were lots of people around and it was in a public place. Story is here if you want to read <.grin>

What message is on your answering machine?
*On my cell phone, I just have the basic message of "Hi! You've reached 555-5555, I am not able to answer the phone right now, but if you leave a message, I will be glad to get back to you" or something like that. I used to have *NSYNC singing Bye Bye Bye on it, but people didn't like hearing that, <.giggle> ah well!

If you want to read on....go here!

"Is it possible, maybe, to have a love so strong/nothing could ever compare/I'm holding back nothing just for the look in your eyes, so baby don't be surprised/cause I want to know what makes your world go round/and I want to hear your voice full of sound/A love that defines all I have in mind/Now I'm holding back nothing for the look in your eyes"

Look in Your Eyes By Ryan Tedder

<.grin> I LOVE this song! Think acoustic guitar, hot guy playin it and singin this to you....melt my heart! Just wish that guy was one who meant it to be for me. <.shrug>

So they think they have caught the sniper. Good! I just can't believe all of it. It seems like this person/persons just cannot possibly be human. It just doesn't seem like it's possible. Makes me angry just thinking of the senselessness of it all. I don't see why it had to happen or why they did it. It's just not right by any means. I really hope this is them....It's just not fair for people to live in fear of them....just not fair!

So, I have been very productive in trying to get all my Disney stuff together to apply for the Advanced Internship. In doing this, I had needed to update my resume. Only problem I really see with it is it's SO LONG! Geez, you would think I was forty with all my work experience, but I don't really see how I can leave anything out without it seeming like I was trying to *hide* the information, ya know? Oh well, I have to shorten it...wish me luck! Anyways...I posted the draft of My Resume on here just for fun! <.giggle> I think I am just simply addicted to this webpage...but it's good. Gives me something to do where I feel like I have *done* something.

Today was a pretty good day. I got up EARLY to finish that paper I was contemplating last night of not doing, but I did it and I feel good about it. I could have just let it go and not had it affect my grade, but I would have felt guilty so I did it <.grin> Thanks gut! grr... <.giggle>

Went to Intimate Violence...struggled through keeping awake. Wrote a song...I felt inspired. Then...started paying attention when the prof started to make a little sense. We watched a compelling video on sex trafficing of other countries...very depressing. Young girls being sold from their families to be put in sexual "jobs" to please men. Makes me sick!

Went to Feature Writing where one of our classmates father who works at the AJC came to talk to our class. Very interesting. I enjoyed it! Showed Denita the FYC pics...she really liked them! <.grin>

Then went to Media, turned in my paper. Got my three papers back..all A's. YAY! Talked about politics and media (UGH!) which was what my paper had to be on. Hate Polictics....glad it's over!

Ran into Alice and walked with her to "Rhonda the Honda" and chatted. SO glad she is okay. You have no idea.

Came home to my mother acting like a teenager so excited about finding an old pen pal on the internet....<.giggle> Now she is checking her email every five minutes to see if he wrote back. I can now give valuable advice to my momma for once about emailing boys...you can't stress over it or anaylze it or you will go crazy...case and point=ME! <.grin> It's cute though!

So my song I wrote in Intimate Violence states where I am at right now with how I feel. And I feel pretty good about it. It is called "Lead the Way." Hope you like it! You can read it here!

I watched a bit of the TRL 1000th episode special where JC made an appearance as well as Mr. dorky Nick Carter. Although I do have to admit that I *kinda* like his new song <.sorry> It's catchy...what can I say? But when he did his live preformance...that poor boy. He SO wants to rock...and he just isn't there yet. I thought he was kinda spasm....he just wanted so badly to be in a *real* rock group...but he did preform and I guess that is all we can ask of him.

So Pop was the #1 video-YAY! And so it should have been!

I am being a big time procrastinator in the fact that I have yet to start on my Media paper due tomorrow...however I have a freebie so I could make this one mine. I really don't like the topic. I hate politics. *Hate* them! UGH! So...I may not be needing to do it. We shall see. I will probably do it just in case, cause I am a dork like that!

Hey Kate, sorry about those frequent love-makers. Makes you feel like you are the only one not getting any, right? Don't worry...I'm wit ya...<.grin>

Today was a pretty good day. Went to Deviant Behavior and watched a video I had seen before of the drug, Ecstacy. Then ate lunch with Jess outside in the cold...it was cold earlier today! Freezing! Then went to Edit class. Had to talk AGAIN! But she gave me a thumbs up so I guess I did good <.grin>

I went and got my pics back from FYC's weekend here in Atlanta! I am excited that they are pretty good. However, when I scan them and then try to shrink them with my crappy program, they never come out as good as they really are. Grrr. But I stuck them up anyways. You can view them here! Hope you like them as much as I did. Just imagine them being better than they are...and maybe that will help a bit. <.grin>

If I had been in the same situation that Alice was in and my friends *knew* that I was planning on coming to the show...but I didn't show up. I would have *expected* them to have cared as to why I wasn't there and tried to find out why because it is not in my character to not show up if I said I was going to. And it wasn't in her character either, so why wasn't I a good friend and at least question it more? What is wrong with me? I didn't have her number, but I could have done something...I feel like I should have done something. UGH! I just can't believe it.

"If tomorrow never comes, could you leave these things behind?/Paint a picture of your world, tell me what would you find inside/And you say it's all the same to you, but you're still searching for a sign/If tomorrow never comes, was it just a waste of time?" Big Sky

I know I have quoted this before...but it felt more relevant even today.

After my feature writing class, Melanie came up to me and said she had to tell me something. Now, I must back up and say that since Saturday I hadn't thought about why Alice didn't come to the show. I knew she hadn't, but I guess I just thought that she didn't want to and that was that. I never once thought something might have happened. Boy should I have considered that.

Turns out that on Friday night after I had left Luby's, Alice drove a mile away from the restaurant and got in an accident, driving through the other lanes and hitting a sidebar of some kind. Totalling her car. Police came, arrested her for DUI and she spent the night in jail. I couldn't believe what Melanie was telling me so I tried calling Alice and finally after my last class, we hooked up and I took her home while she explained it all to me.

I feel like such a bad friend. I mean, I don't think it's anyones fault persay, however I can think of so many ways this could have been avoided. Thank GOD she is okay. She had a concussion, and a few bruises, but other than that, she is alright. What sucks is the fact that she can't remember a whole lot about the end of the night. She does remember her high school friend that she had seen there, asking her if she wanted to ride home with her, but she refused. I wish that I had stayed and looked out for her. I really didn't *think*.

I should have assumed that no matter how much she had to drink, knowing that she was driving herself home, that she might need some assistance. I am not saying babysit her, but be a good friend to her, and I screwed up...royally. Thank GOD she is okay. That is all I can say. Thank GOD! That makes perfect sense of why she didn't come to the show that we all knew she was coming to. I can't believe that I didn't even consider that something bad could have happened. I am so disappointed in myself.

After talking about it with her, I felt better, but I was the one that asked her to stay after her brother/friends left, and I am the one that *knew* she was driving herself home...this taught me a big lesson. Lesson well learned. It just sucks that it had to happen at all for it to be taught to me.

When trying to take her home, my stupid car wouldn't start so we figured we had to name it so that we could talk "her" through it and start....so Alice named "her" Rhonda the Honda...and she started <.grin>

When I took Alice home, I got to meet her doggy, Shelby. What a precious doggy. I love her! She nestles herself on you and pushes like she can't get close enough. So sweet! She is so soft and cuddly, just wanted to take her home...didn't want to even leave her. So sweet!

It was so cute...when we got in my car to leave (and when it actually started) Madison was coming on and Alice was like, "oooh I loved this one" and then Swallowing Stones, and she goes, "ooh I liked this one a lot too" so I gave her my copy of the cd so she could hear it more. They made another fan...

School wasn't so bad today except for that horrible news. Intimate Violence was boring as can be. I got through Feature Writing having to talk about my magazine analysis but it wasn't so bad. Got a 97% on my midterm in there so I was SO excited about that! Went to Media and found out I got two A's respectively on each of my analysis' in that class. Watched the Bell Hooks video on popular culture and representation. But all through that class I kept thinking about Alice and the situation so I am afraid I didn't get as much outta that as I maybe should have, but what can you do...I was so worried, I just wanted to see Alice and *know* that she was okay.

"It's been a long day...always ain't that right?"

First, my day starts off pretty good. Went to Deviant Behavior...talked about deviant behavior (interesting stuff). Ate lunch with Jess. Saw and talked with Danny for awhile. I haven't seen him in forever, almost didn't recognize him, but it was good to see him again. He told me about a film he was working on for class, it sounds SO good! I am excited for him. Good to see him again!

Headed off to Edit class where once again my teacher brings up something I said to her in private <.giggle> I think it's cute that she likes to include the "quiet" girl's comments, but geez, so embarrassing. I don't talk in class for a reason. So she says to the class "You know what Ohme said to me when I met with her?" <.grin> oh no...what is she gonna tell them I said...and did I really say it... "She said she comes to this class to laugh...let's not disappoint her" Which I did say that. So true! That class is SO hysterical. The class finds a way to argue with my professor and it's so funny. Everyone is so witty in that classroom and I swear I laugh more in that classroom then I do anywhere else. Then in leaving, she tells me to "stay away from the bad side" like I am such a good girl that I should not be tainted...<.giggle> She doesn't know how bad I am! <.grin>

Then, it was time for work. That came too quickly. I raced to Philips to change and eat before call time at 5:30PM. Saw that I was on the Floor again and went to briefing. Okay, first I must say that I went in thinking that I could mold the crowd and make them follow the rules....HA! Was I wrong. This crowd brought me back to *NSYNC concert days when we fought to get closer to the stage and didn't listen to a word the security said (not me of course...but the crowd in general). Yea....hate kids. SO hate kids.

How many times must I tell you that you cannot STAND on the chairs? Obviously you didn't hear me the four times I told you before. GRRRRR. Do people think that I am just telling them this for kicks? And if one more person asks me to *make* everyone who has seats on the floor sit down, I am gonna scream. I am sorry, but I cannot make EVERYONE sit down. It is impossible...sorry. But I did get to see my PAS guys. They are so cute! But they weren't there to protect me like they were for RUSH. I wish them luck tomorrow at Korn though...glad I won't be there!

I ran into some old classmates from my high school. They were seated in my section, it was good to see how they were doing. It is weird how you think you will always see your high school people around, and then when you don't for awhile, it kinda shocks you when you do again. We talked about the possibility of having a five year reunion. Can you believe that I am old enough to have a fifth year reunion. So strange. I still feel like I should be in high school. Odd.

I got a kiss from Willie today <.giggle>

Okay so the show itself was pretty impressive for being American Idol. I watched the shows and all, but I just wasn't *too* impressed with most of the top 10, however I do really enjoy Justin's groovy style and Kelly's beautifully powerful voice. And on the show, I did not enjoy their less than harmonious voices, *but* they did improve...or at least sounded better live...with their harmonies..so that was good. They sang the fun motown, disco, current songs as well as their own songs they sang individually on the show. I really loved Justin's rendition of "Let's Stay Together" and Kelly's "Natural Woman." I must say though, that when the "dirty boys" came out to do *NSYNC's "Pop" I thought I was gonna have to leave. Just not...good. Like I suppose I have high expectations that if you are gonna cover my favorite group of all time, you need to get it right, but nope. They just need to stop that. <.giggle> Of course, no one can do it like my *NSYNC boys...okay...I am biased I know.

So towards the end of the concert, because four of the ten are from the ATL, there was special time to thank and show the family members who were present in the audience. Justin's daddy was in the front row and you have to admit that it was so cute when they put the camera on him, he was singing along with his son. So cute! Justin's dad came down my aisle and before I realized it was him...he bent down and grabbed my hand. Friendly guy. I thought he was really nice. So that makes me like Justin more <.grin> even though if I *had* to choose my favorite, Kelly would be the top, simply cause her voice moves me.

Pretty long day. I am pretty beat, yet I have lots to do before classes tomorrow. UGH! Ah well. After tomorrow, shouldn't be such a bad week for me. Let's hope!

Today I just hung out. Watched Sleepless in Seattle for the one-thousandth time. <.grin> Still love it. The rain was so nice today...made me want to cuddle up with my blanket, so I did. Tomorrow I work the American Idol concert, which shouldn't be too bad I don't think. I am just so grateful that I don't have to work Korn anymore on Tuesday (thank you Cherry!) cause I would have for sure died.

I have currently found out that not a whole lotta people know the "Welcome To Atlanta" song by Ludicris and Jermane Dupri...which I find so odd. This is my city's theme song, practically, and since it is played constantly here..I guess I just figured that it was circulated elsewhere as well (just not as much obviously). I guess my city is more of a rap-influenced area more so than others as well, which makes sense of why others might not have heard it. Just disappointing....Hmmm

Okay so I am totally cheating on the concept of this Friday Five thing and stealing it from Kate, but whatever...I was pretty packed on Friday so today I am completing my questionnaire.

1. How many TVs do you have in your home?
*Hmmm I have four in my house. One in my room, one in my parent's bedroom, one in our family room, and one in the guest room (however that one does not get cable like the others and is quite smaller in comparison)

2. On average, how much TV do you watch in a week?
*Umm depends on how much work and school stuff I have to do in the week, but there are always certain shows that I enjoy catching so...I will say about 25 hours a week, I guess

3. Do you feel that television is bad for young children?
*I can get pretty opinionated on this subject...because I have three nephews and a niece, I can see the effects that the media has on children. I really don't agree with a lot of the programming that is on television and especially don't see most of it as suitable for young children, however I think it is healthy to watch the children shows on public programming as well as certain shows like Blues Clues, etc. that do concentrate on teaching in a fun way

4. What TV shows do you absolutely HAVE to watch, and if you miss them, you're heartbroken?
*Have to agree with Kate on this one. I really wouldn't be heartbroken for missing any show, however I do enjoy watching some programming including anything that *NSYNC is on <.grin> as well as Felicity, Friends, Gilmore Girls, and at times I have been caught enjoying this season of Dawson's Creek but that is not a normal reaction to that particular show...<.grin>

5. If you had the power to create your own television network, what would your line-up look like?
*In particular to genres of television shows, I would definitely have a variety. Although I tend to like the comedy/drama shows made for teen/adult viewers, I would also enjoy music-based type programs, movie review shows, enteraintment based shows I think are quite enjoyable for a broader audience and (starting my sarcastic comment now...)of course I would ONLY be in it for money so I would have to go for what pleases the entire audience instead of just a narrower, more targeted audience. <.giggle> Seriously though, If I were able to create my own, I would definitely point it towards things that I love and am interested in so that I would enjoy and respect the programming I am sending out to the public

Okay so last night (or this morning I guess) I forgot to mention the peeing man. So I was going to the bathroom...when I walk in I see a door open and a presumed girl facing the wrong direction for peeing and I *hear* "her" peeing...and then I realize it's a MAN...peeing in the women's bathroom with the door WIDE open...I am scarred for life.

So also in my endeavor of trying to convince FYC is stay in my backyard till January...then they can move to Orlando with me, I distinctly remember Jess trying to reel them in by saying how great my mother's chocolate chip cookies are. And you know, I think that *almost* convinced them! <.giggle> Fun night..I keep remembering little things that just make me laugh like that....that and the fact that Jessica is a man, she only drinks beers and kept wanting to "check the score." "You're such a man, Jessica!" but then she was a bad influence cause I was all over the Big Jack Pneumatic free beers...cause that just rocked!

Okay so after my exciting and eventful weekend, I am now back to having to *think* about all the stressful school work I have to complete for this week and on, but I can look forward to Big Sky's show on the 25th! Any excuse to see a live band..I am there!

I woke up early at the bright time of 8AM to greet my sibling and fam. I gave my Jamesy his b-day present...seemed to be a big hit. He loves Bob the Builder, so my parents gave him Bob the Builder who Jackhammers and I gave him the co-worker Wendy (as James pronounces "end-y!") who sings the theme song of the show and talks to Bob the Jackhammer doll. So he LOVED that! Excitement all around for that kid!

Okay so what a day today was. A long day at that, but a very fun one! First of all, I went to pick up Heather! YAY! Haven't seen her since we left Orlando on that dreadful day of August 2nd...and it was so good to see her again and hang out like old times...only wish it could have been in Orlando. But fun was had none the less. After picking her up, we headed on down to Lenox Mall as we had planned...she had a rough night the night before so she was in need of mucho water and something in her tummy, so we headed for the food court inside the mall. I got a call from Kevin that they were on their way and needed directions, so in thinking I had it all right in my head, I gave them some. However, after contemplating them a few minutes....I realized that I gave them some mangled directions in some ways, so I call him back right as he was about to wonder why he asked *me* of all people for directions <.snicker> and I recovered and got them to the mall (just a little bit farther of a drive than should have been-sorry guys!) But they made it!

So I wave them down and we get some grub. Kevin and I were twins, my highlight of the afternoon (blue sweaters..his was more guy-like though, which is fitting). So after lunch, FYC goes on to promote the show and Heather and I go shopping. We tried to help, but I guess we can't do much......but we kept running into them so it was all in good fun.

Heather and I went to see Sweet Home Alabama. My second time, her first. I figure since she *is* from Alabama, she needed to see it! She liked it so that was good! After the movie, we had just enough time to get her stuff from Marietta, get ready at my house then meet Jessica for a pre-party in her apartment. Jason calls and says I am on the guest list also with a guest to be admitted in with me. UGH! I didn't even want in free...and now that makes two. BUT it was very appreciated 1. cause it is a sweet gesture and 2. because parking was $10! Crazy! AND it took forever and a day to get out of that parking area...ah well! It was worth it.

So....we get in and find out they are playing first...and at 10. So we listen to the patio guy (Joe) sing and do acoustic stuff. He was good and Heather was in love. Fun stuff. Move into the big area to see FYC rock out. Not too happy with CJs sound/light guy, but whatever. He needed to be consistent with the lights and let them just remain on one fixture. He also needed to leave the mics alone (making sure they are ON) and release the echo feature...and just not bring it back again! But whatever, other than that, they sounded great as usual. They couldn't help those sound/light problems and they did everything else wonderfully, in my humble opinion.

After they played...the middle band played...not too impressive for me. Heather wasn't feeling well so her aunt came to pick her up...it was SO good to hang out with her though and see her again! THANKS for coming Heather! Darren came! A little late...but still-he came! And I was pleased that ONE did. No one else did....grrrr <.grin> Stephanie was sick (hope you feel better), Tonya and Allison couldn't make the trip down this time (aww! saddness), Denita didn't call me <.frown>, Wendy has to work early tomorrow morning so couldn't chance it, Alice...where the hell were you? Ben? Emily? Makes me sad....ah well. It's all good. Next time, right?

So we hung out at the patio for awhile till Big Jack Pneumatic came on and they gave us free drinks! Happiness! They were great....for that! And they weren't all that bad otherwise either. A little loud for me, but that is why I brought glowing ear plugs....didn't glow till I got there, but then again I didn't glow till I got there either! <.grin> So, hung out, watched the band, had good times. I think I resorted to begging FYC to not leave ATL and just camp out in my backyard...I seriously think they have confirmed notions of how retarded I am now...oh well! I just like em. Good people! So that was that!

After the show, Jess and I went to a place called HOLE IN THE WALL and danced for a bit...although I am not a great dancer and really don't enjoy the dancing in public thing, it was a cool place and NO cover so that ruled! On the way back to where we parked, I ran into my peeps from work, wish I had done that sooner to get them to come to the show, but ah well. Things just seem to work out in weird ways. It was all fun though and it's been a LONG yet fun day! Now I will just have to wait till I am Orlando to see them again, I guess <.saddness> Just too far away, ah well.

Whoo hoo! Fifth Year Crush rocks! Tonight was good times. I dragged along Wendy, B, Rachel, Rachel's friend Holly, and Denita to all come see them at Lubys Bar and Grill tonight. I ran into my buddy Alice and her loud crew (her brother broke *two* glasses and had a little confrontation over football...Gwinnett Football at that <.giggle>)there...it was cool to just run into her like that, and she stayed and really enjoyed the show. She also really enjoyed the drummer <.snicker>

Low Poster opened for FYC and you could tell they *really* loved FYC, esp when they did cover songs...but they really liked the original stuff as well. "We'd like to thank our friends...Five Year Crush" <.giggle> One of the members though, while FYC was playing, he went over and "okay-ed" switching their cd for FYC's cd, and Jason was nodding to him okay, but still I thought that could have waited at least till break of song...ah well, at least they enjoyed them. And Low Poster was okay as well...kinda made me sleepy though, not as upbeat as I would have liked <.shrug>

Funny, when I was waiting to meet Wendy at Best Buy (we were gonna get lost together in finding Lubys)...we were going early to eat dinner before the show and I saw FYC getting off the expressway. I tried to hide...<.giggle> I felt like a stalker in just seeing them get off the expressway, it was weird, but I looked up and there was Tom in the passenger seat, <.grin> so then when we get to the restaurant I figured they would have already been there, but nope, here they come driving up and I felt kinda stupid....cause I was crossing the road when they were about to run over my friend and I...so they rolled down the window and it was just funny <.giggle> Felt SO like a stalker...and SO not meaning to be.

We ate dinner, which was pretty good, then chatted for the most part. Low Poster was fun to watch, but I was really excited to hear FYC again. It had been too long since my last show....since The Loft in August. And to think that tomorrows...or today's, I guess...show might be their last for awhile makes me sad...

So anyways Alice was all up on Kevin, hope he didn't mind...I'm sure he didn't <.grin>. And it was fun helping by giving flyers to the people sitting around after the show to hopefully come out to tomorrow's show, but this one guy kept on talking to me and was kinda getting on my nerves, but whatever...I don't think he had any intentions on coming to the show, but I stood there trying to convince him why he should, he did like FYC, but he said "it is too far south" oh give me a break...it's a thirty minute commute...ah well

This one lady was so funny. She *had* to have been intoxicated to some level. She was flirting with Guy for awhile, then moved onto Jason, who was standing behind me. She kept interrogating him about his favorite stuff (from what I overheard from being close to her). She was like, "are you the singer" and he was like "yea" and she goes "who is your favorite drummer...fav band....fav singer...blah blah blah" <.giggle> Supposedly asked if Denita was his girlfriend and if he was single if she wasn't..it was like girl, calm down. And she was older and quite less passive in getting this info. After he answered all his questions, she said something like, "Okay I will stay" and listen to them I guess...kinda strange. Jason just gave me a look <.giggle> so after they started playing..I was, of course, singing along and I caught her looking at me, GLARING at me, giving me the worst look. Cause I guess if I know their songs, then I am just competition or something. I got a kick outta her...finally she left. <.giggle> Not a normal fan/groupie at all, kinda strange.

They did their original songs which I adored, and I kept asking Jason to play I remember. He kept saying, "May-be!" He probably thinks I am such a dork for always requesting that cover, but regardless of how much I love their originals, I remember was the first song that I actually really noticed them at The Social, the first time I saw them. And I really loved their version of it and it stood out that night for me, so it is kinda like cool for me to hear it when I see them now. Also that night, Madison really stood out as well, but I know they always play that so I don't have to request it...but I do for I remember so that is why I bother him about it. Ah well, Jason played it for me and Denita, so sweet!

They also played their cover of I'll be watching you by The Police and it was really good! YAY! After FYC's main set, they were asked to stay and play a thirty minute cover set, which was cool. Jason asked Wendy, Denita, and I too choose some songs we wanted to hear from their cover list so we chose a few, but the ones they played were Save Tonight, Brian Wilson, Blister in the sun (YAY!), Hey Jealousy, American Girl (WHOO HOO!), Story of a Girl <.grin>, What I got (reminded me of BSC), and Counting Blue Cars. I think I got them all, but might have left a couple out...not sure.

B, Rach, and Holly had to leave before FYC's set was over cause they were exhausted, but I am really glad that they came. They really enjoyed FYC as well, so that was good! Wendy is coming tomorrow, so they definitely made a fan out of her, she is even cancelling plans with other people <.grin> but I think it is okay....Denita might come, but she is not sure, otherwise Stephanie, Jessica, Heather and I will definitely be at tomorrow night's show. I think Heather and I might be helping promote with FYC tomorrow. Kevin and Tom were like, "Wanna come help us tomorrow" so we shall see. I gave Tom my digits <.grin> (no worries, he is a married man <.grin>) but I am here to help if they need me. I wish it wouldn't come though, cause as soon as it comes, the quicker it is gone and then they will be gone...makes me sad. But tonight was fun and I am glad they are here in the normally HOT but now chilled ATL!

Now I am pooped, so I am off to bed to revive myself for tomorrow's show! Let's hope the people will come!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Chris!

So today was pretty good. It was a fairly easy day. I worked on hanging out flyers today for the FYC show. However, I come home to check my email, etc. and I see on their website that the time has changed from 10PM to 9PM so all those nifty flyers that I handed out today said 10...but Kevin (the drummer) said it was okay-that they aren't gonna come anyways...<.giggle> Aww so untrue, gotta have a little faith. It just makes me feel like the work I did today it's justified...oh well, things change, it happens. I was, however, pleasantly surprised at how many people are noticing and mentioning the posters I put up, yay! Just hope they are early....and make the show.

Classes were slightly interesting today...Media was fun except the wonderful times I was forced to speak. It was all good though..I think I did well so it's all okay in the end.

Excitement! I got a call from Cherry and she says I don't have to work Korn, how happy am I? SO happy...I guess God didn't want me to die yet...yay!

Heather is coming to visit! I AM SO EXCITED! She is driving in from Alabama tomorrow night and staying with her aunt, but she is gonna come see the FYC show on Saturday! It's gonna be so good to see her again! I can't wait! Just another memory of Florida and a great friend to have fun with again! YAY!

So...today Deviant Behavior was pretty depressing. We watched a video on how these particular males interviewed view rape. It was very sad to see that they all pretty much claimed that ALL men have the same fantasy of having that certain power over women...it's just that some can contain it better than others. Can you believe that? I *hope* that ALL men do NOT experience this psychotic way of thinking....if so that makes me really not like men right about now. But who knows.

So then onto Edit class...very funny. Geez I think I laugh SO hard in that class. My teacher's column was in the paper today...so it was cool to read her work printed. Like a celebrity...kinda <.grin> Today in class, she called me out again. Since I had a meeting with her, she has been mentioning me in class for something or another. And today she called me a "good girl." ME? A good girl? I am bad to the bone....<.grin> Well, anyways it was kinda a weird thing to say to everyone...but whatever it was cute!

Okay so I finished my paper for media and all I have is ONE more day and then the weekend! I SO cannot wait for this weekend! FYC for two nights is gonna be awesome!

Tonight I watched the new season of The Bachelor for the first time. I must say that I enjoy this guy much better than the last. He is cuter and seems more genuine to me. Although I can't get past the idea of this show. It is just ridiculous to me to watch these women fight, literally fight, over a guy. I just would not be able to do it. If it got to that point, I would give up, it's not worth it...I feel like if two people were meant to be, then they were meant to be...no fighting is gonna change that so why would you try? It was kinda hard to watch. I wanted SO badly for Brooke and Him to hook up, but it just seems fake right now on the show...

This morning, I woke up so nice. I was covered in all my blankets, so warm. Had my afgan, my mom made me recently, on top of all those covers. I SO did not want to get out of bed. It was so cozy. But...reality set in and I had to. So now I am at school and feel the need to waste some time by doing a survey borrowed from Kate! And as warned by Kate on her blog, this is really long...so I am putting it here!

But here are some highlights from the Longest Survey I have ever taken as of yet:

What facial feature do you find the most attractive on others?
*Eyes....and a great smile! I always have two favorites...<.giggle>

Do you wear shoes in the house or take them off?
*Most of the time I go <.starts singing> "Bare-naked" <.giggle> nah, I like them off if I don't have to be wearing them...too constricting

Do you kiss on the first date?
*Hmmm yea I guess I have before (if you call that a "date") and I guess I don't see a problem with it as long as it is appropriate <.grin>

Are you tolerant of other peoples beliefs?
*If you asked me that four years ago, or maybe even two years ago, I probably would have a different answer than I have for you right now. But I do try my best to be tolerant of other beliefs. I have learned a *lot* from college and my friends here, and I am so happy that I am.

Do you believe in magic?
*Now that depends...I believe in miracles, but magic not so much, I just feel magic is a big trick to confuse the audience and make them believe in something that is a learned trait, of course I won't deny that I do play along

Okay that was your taste...now go read the rest here!

So tonight I have been working on scanning pics and adding them to the site. You can view some additions on My About pages for the bands: BlueStone Circle, Fifth Year Crush, & I-4

Just in having fun with pics....cause I have been quite bored tonight <.grin> This is me, Heather, Kate, and AMY JO at Lost & Found when we traveled SO far to see I-4, and were too late. They went on *way* before we thought they were going to, but we had fun nonetheless. Remember those fuel drinks guys? Whew, that night! FUN night! I miss you guys!

Although I do love waking up to rain and cool weather, today started off pretty depressing with traffic up to my ears, stupid drivers, and freezing weather! It is amazing how Georgia, much like Florida weather, goes from HOT, STEAMY summer bypassing fall and submerging me in a brutal winter. But that is Georgia weather for ya. I do welcome the cold and rain. In fact, rain is my favorite type of weather while I am in Georgia, however while in Florida, nothing beats the sun! Sounds like my mood when I am in each place respectively, doesn't it? <.grin>

So I almost didn't make it to school on time. Almost didn't make it to school at all really. My car started smokin....pretty bad. I guess it wasn't pleased with the weather OR the traffic, much like it's owner, but it held on for me and I made it to school and back. I was very blessed in that regard. I would have had no way to get home or to school...ugh! Ah well! All is good, for now! However, since I am *always* early no matter the circumstances, I was lucky to get to class today. I am normally two hours early before class to have extra time to play on the computer, print out needed articles, study some, etc, but this time I got to school about a half hour before class starts-kinda sucks, but at least I made it at all right?

So I am listening to this group Low Poster who is playing with FYC this Friday at Luby's. They sound pretty good. Of course I have only heard their song "Dream Away," but it's groovy...like really groovy. Kind of feel like I am in a trance. I..could...go...to...sleep...right...now! <.grin> It has a very repetitive beat that is soothing.

Got my Intimate Violence midterm back today. I got an 87%, which yes is not bad by any means, but where the heck did my A's go? I currently am maintaining A+'s in my media class, a very sufficent and greatly appreciated B in my edit class <.grin>, A+'s in Deviant Behavior, an A in my feature writing (as far as I know <.grin), so where is that A? GRRR...I will bring it home in the end...I hope! I know a B is not bad, but it's just not what I am happy with. So that was kinda disappointing.

I am really excited about this weekend. I just hope they get a big crowd and that maybe, just maybe I helped with that a bit. I am already satisfied with the FYC posters...people have been mentioning to me that they have been seeing them around, so they are noticable, which makes me happy! Maybe these people will COME this time! <.grin> I hope! It would certainly make me a happier fan, I just don't have the funds to become a traveling fan if they don't come up to ATL anymore! We shall see!

Tonight I have to work on my editing stuff and start writing a paper for my media class! Then this week will almost be over...and I can start to concentrate on the much awaited weekend! Whoo hoo!

What a great day this is turning out to be. First of all, starts with me getting a GREAT parking spot. Normally, the parking deck is full to about the third floor, so it requires walking up to the third or fourth floor to get to my parking spot. BUT, today is a holiday for government employees (and they take up the majority of the parking spots) SO I was on the FIRST floor! So happy!

So here we are again....with the whole talking in the computer lab thing again, UGH! Making my day less happy....anyways back with the happiness..

Got to school early to put up the FYC posters around campus and add flyers on some of the boards that are less noticable. While doing that, I ran into a friend from High School, we played soccer together. She is so sweet-invited her to the show....also ran into Ben and he really liked the pics my dad took of the football team last week! He said some of the players wanted them blown up to poster size. <.giggle> He is gonna put them on the GSU football website. So my dad should be proud..I guess <.giggle>

SO I had my meeting with my editorial/critical writing professor about my exam. I am SO relieved! Of course, I did miss ALL of the reasoning questions, but that is okay with me, cause I only missed a couple from the rest of the test. The fallacy questions brought my grade WAY down, but on my own I got a 73%, which makes me very happy. I normally am an A kind of student, but this test killed me. I am convinced that I can't reason and I certainly can't apply reason, but my professor is giving us around 10 points for them, so my final grade on the midterm is an 83%, which is not my geniune grade, but makes me happy. Most people missed those other questions so that is why she is giving them to us. Very happy with that, I can still pull an A in the class, with my writings, so it's all good! She was so nice too-it was a good meeting!

So now I have my deviant behavior class and then lunch with Jess, then edit class, then home! Cannot wait! Whew, this day is just getting better and better!

What a night. Okay starts when Steph comes to pick me up. Carpooling rules! So we get to Philips and eat....we hear this group of screams coming from the Omni Hotel, so being the curious people we are...we go find out what is going on up there. They were having kid tryouts for the Hawks Dance Team (the club one for kids) SO cute! The song they were rehearsing to was of course none other than Justin's "Like I love You!" So cute! I now know their little dance cause we were enthralled with watching them, so adorable!

So we go to our briefing, Reggie tells the floor people to come mark the chairs...Reggie comes to me and says as serious as he could, "Just somethin about you" and I was like, "huh?" and he goes, "Just somethin about you...you lookin at me" <.giggle> then I GOT it. I was like, "dork!" He is such a Justin fan...

Okay so the night wasn't *too* bad. I was covered by PAS Security guys which made me very happy! They were pretty helpful tonight as well...one in particular was making sure that he was always there for me <.giggle> He kept saying, "It is my job tonight to make sure no one messes with you" Cute! He saved me a couple of times by drunk idiots...grrr...people suck. Too many people were hopping over barricades, standing in the aisles, smoking (cigs among *other* things-could smell it just not find it-UGH SO annoying), refusing to show me their tickets, sitting on the barricades, resting their drinks on the barricades, or whatever they were doing that was not allowed...good thing I had backup. Poor Reggie had to throw three people out...PAS threw out more than that I am sure. I did feel loved tonight though, got many compliments, of course most of the guys *were* intoxicated <.shrug> but they work <.giggle> one guy wanted to me frisk him (sorry fellow, not MY job) and another kept on wanting me to escort him to his seat (escorting with my arm in his-give me a break). The escorting fan asked me what bands I like (if I liked Rush or someone like them) I said, "ROCK ON *NSYNC" and put up the metal sigh...<.giggle> I got laughed out of that conversation, but when they left, I said it again and they were like, "whatever" laughing at me! The only one non-drunk comment I got was from my PAS guy..."You know you have a beautiful smile" Awww! <.blush> Thanks <.grin>

RUSH was okay. I thought the lead singer was a girl, before I looked and noticed he was a guy, but his voice was very girlish....the drummer rocked! He had a great drum solo! Okay so I have learned they are Canadians (ey!), there are three of them in the band, totally ROCK!, older with an older following for the most part, and they have a song called "Tom Sawyer" that I *should* have known according to Keith, but sorry I didn't have a clue! After they finished, the lights came on and you would think that was the beginning of the end of my job, but no. A fight broke out...this guy started punching another guy, and the first guy's chick started beating the other guy in the head...bad. PAS guys were all over that. Finally they got them away from each other. SO stupid! People are stupid! Ah well.

So that was MY night. Very eventful...glad that was the last event for this week. Next week is American Idols, ugh...and Korn, even MORE UGH....

Okay so I forgot to mention that my mom, at dinner, was like, "Guess what I learned today?" at me...so I said, "what?" and she said that she was watching on the food channel today that people who eat Doritios are perfectionists. Now I consider that to be a hasty generalization (fallacy that I am learning in my Edit class...probably got that one wrong on my test too, ugh...) anyways...so she was claiming that *I* was a perfectionist...I think nothing of the sort, and what does me eating Doritios have to do with it? Hmmm

Okay so my dog is doing it AGAIN. It is beginning to storm...well thunder at least. She *hates* thunder. The dog is ON me. And this is a big dog, to be ON me. She won't leave my side....sorry Honey, but I am gonna have to go to bed soon, it *is* 1:18AM...do you know how hard it is to type with you in my lap. UGH! But she is so cute! Poor dog!

*{hugs Aimee!}* Have a good day tomorrow!

It's SO humid out! Really yucky, but hopefully this storm will cool things down a bit. It is *suppose* to get really chilly this week. Not suppose to get above the 50s on Monday and Tuesday, SO excited! Coat weather! Fun stuff!

So tomorrow, I work RUSH, then on Monday I have a meeting with my professor at 10:30AM, then I am putting up the FYC posters that I got in the mail today. This is good cause they will be up for a week....last time I only had them up for a day, so this will be better...I hope! I also have flyers so I will be distributing them all week as well. Funny though, I got the Gotham Hall (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) flyers in my group as well <.giggle>

"If tomorrow never comes, could you leave these things behind?/Paint a picture of your world. Tell me what would we find inside?/ and you say it's all the same to you but you're still searching for a sign/If tomorrow never comes was it just a waste of time?/" "Tomorrow" by Big Sky

Makes me think....

So tonight just hung out, basically. We had company tonight for dinner. Dad went hiking today with a co-worker and he invited him over afterwards.

I painted my nails...toenails and fingernails. Watched The Anna Nicole Show...<.giggle> She failed her drivers test....kinda sad. I felt bad for her, and her driving instructer seemed like a jerk, not cool.

Tomorrow I work the Rush concert...still have no clue who they are, guess I will find out tomorrow. <.grin>

"Always worried what the world will say and I'm stuck in compromise, choking on the lies today/.....Am I the only one who wants to dance like there's no one else around?/Am I the only one who wants to sing and shout;/who wants to go all out;/laughing like a drama major;/driving with the top down?/ Am I the only one?/" "Cellophane" by Big Sky

I thought this was an unusual, yet kinda interesting questionaire so I thought I would borrow it from Miggie and see what I could come up with! <.giggle>

Seven Celebrities I'd do: No Strings Attached, No Questions Asked, No Repercussions, Just One Night: *IF I were that type of girl* <.giggle>

1. Chris Kirkpatrick <.grin>
2. Paul Rudd
3. Jamie Walters
4. Matthew Lawrence
5. Ben from Felicity (what is his name? hmm)
6. Jared Leto
7. Jimmy Fallon
Bonus: Jordon Knight (the now Jordon, not the old one <.giggle> make sense?)

5 People (Real or Fictional) You'd Like To Be Kidnapped By (For Very Important Reasons That Only You Can Solve) And Go on A Wild Car Ride Through The Desert Causing Mischief With, And Even Though It Might Be Scary For The First 18 Minutes, It All Turns Out OK And A Fun Time Is Had By All.

1. Joey Fatone
2. Justin Timberlake
3. Lance Bass
4. JC Chasez
5. Chris Kirkpatrick
*I would have fun with any of those guys....*

10 People I'd Invite To My Own Celebrity Party, Keeping In Mind That Each Of Them Will Bring Friends.

1. Justin Timberlake & friends <.grin>
2. Sandra Bullock
3. Jamie Oliver
4. Brian Mcknight
5. Julia Roberts
6. John Travola
7. Tom Hanks
8. Rob Thomas
9. Meg Ryan
10. Bill Pullman

*replacing one of hers with one of mine! <.giggle>*5 bands to play at your celebrity party.

1. Fifth Year Crush
2. Cornbread
3. Big Sky
4. I-4
5. Blue Stone Circle
*Note:* *NSYNC couldn't play because they would be hangin' out with me <.giggle>

Just got home from seeing Cornbread at CJs Landing. AWESOME! I really like them. They are so funny on stage...the girls are just nutty. There was a pretty good crowd and I really liked the venue, it was intimate yet had a good size to it, so you weren't all up on the stage. I enjoyed it! Of course they played their songs, but I liked that they did cover songs as well (as they did at The Loft in Columbus) to get the crowd into the music more. Very fun! Poor Jessica though, I don't think she enjoys them as much as me....<.giggle>

Saw a kid from school there, very cool. They were giving away free shots of this cider stuff. Pretty good...kept giving them to us <.grin> like they couldn't get rid of all they had to give away...kept coming back...<.giggle> There was a cool band on the patio that was singing "Sweet Home Alabama" as we were leaving the club, kinda cute since the inside band (Cornbread) had played it too....then they started up on STP's "Plush" and I LOVED that! Very nice!

SOOO tired now, think I am gonna hit the sack...oh till tomorrow comes.

Today...geez. I went to school to talk to my professor, but I missed her. So instead I got some information for Talie on how to recruit at my school for new Philips Employees. Got some good info for her so that is good! I saw your man T! <.giggle> Lookin very nice today! <.grin> Wish you had been with me! I am sure you do too!

Called Jess to talk about tonight. So excited! Cornbread is gonna make me happy. So that is tonight, and T, Wendy, B, and Rach will meet us there! Gonna be good times!

Took my mom grocery shopping and to the DMV to get tag info for their new car...not exciting at all. Why are people so stupid...man I get on my soapbox?

Grrrr! First of all, there are signs ALL over the DMV saying please do not use your cellphone because it distracts from the business that is going on with the clerks and clients...so the guy in front of us gets, not one, but TWO phone calls, and they aren't like emergencies...instead they are like, "hey, what are you doing today?" and that's it, it's like do you not see the signs. Can you NOT be courteous for like two minutes, geez....THEN, at the grocery store, I decided to *help* pack my own bags because they were busy and it's no big deal, I am *able* to do my own bagging...this woman comes over to me and VERY rudely says, "EX-CUSE ME!" and pushes me over (slightly, not rougly) AND she moved all the groceries that I had already bagged and put them in separate bags, UGH! Can you believe her? And I was SO doing it correctly, I KNOW how to bag groceries. GRRR! Hate people! My mom was laughing at me cause I was so furious, but I kept saying "thank you" very nicely to her everytime she put a bag in the cart. UGH! PEOPLE!

okay...I am getting off now...I feel MUCH better! <.grin>

Okay guys and gals. I have been pretty productive today. After my stressful classes and long night, you'd think I wouldn't be able to hold my head up...amazingly enough, I added another song to my journal, Hard Enough. Been feeling inspired lately, so therefore I write.

So JC is gonna come out with his own album? That is what I hear...can't wait! I know that Kate is excited! Whoo hoo! Should be good!

SO glad today is over...marks the last of my midterms....ever really. Makes me happy, but they were actually pretty darn rough this semester...I think my teachers KNOW I am gonna graduate and they are trying to make me upset. Grrr. Woke up at the wonderfully early hour of 6AM...got to school even before the library opened and where only ONE of the many parking decks were open...geez, too early. The Intimate Violence test I took today was all good though. I kept thinking to myself, "I love my prof." He doesn't *try* to trip people up...he simply tests you on the material. And it *is* hard, just not impossible. I love him-he made my day!<.grin>

So after all my classes...went to meet T and Wendy. They came to hang out with me today. The two new graduates felt strange to be back on campus...but we had a good time, just hangin and catching up. Jay and Denita met up with us as well. Wendy & Jay may come to the FYC show as well...to one of them anyways, not sure which one, but it shall be fun times!

Okay so tomorrow is Cornbread! YAY! So Jess, T, Wendy, B, Rach and I are all gonna rock out to the country band....Wendy's so excited cause I told her that was the band in Sweet Home Alabama and she loved that movie and had no idea! The show is at CJs Landing, and I have never been before so it will be nice to check it out before FYC comes next week to play there!

Okay so I am working the Rush concert on Sunday night. I know they are a band, but do I know any of the songs they sing? Nothing comes to mind seeing as though I have never heard of them before...any of ya'll have? Anyways I am excited, love to work concerts for the most part, just worried about what kind of crowd that Rush brings in...hopefully older folks, they are easier to control! <.grin> We shall see I guess and I will for sure let you know! <.giggle>

My dad got his pics back from the GSU football game we went to the other day. They are really good. I am gonna give them to Ben tomorrow so he can show the team and coaches. GSU Football at it's best and GSU football rollin along. And we won...the game finished after a forty minute break because of the lightening (we had left when it began to sprinkle) and they won 20-6 against North Carolina...nice! Good job guys!

Also, he got back the pics from the other day visiting with the fam...and the nuts, aka my niece and nephew! Here we are...they all decided it would be *fun* to jump on me...yea...fun <.grin>

UGH! Will this week ever be over? It started out okay....not too bad Tuesday, but today..I think I have had enough! Today was just bad...I woke up early to do some extra studying....and geez, didn't help much. I don't think I could have studied MORE...and I so did not do well on that test. It was like the professor intentionally wanted to fail me. Not good! Just bad! And I literally felt SICK after leaving the test. I hate it when I *know* all the info and still not do well...you'd think I would be tested on the material so that I would know it...well I DO know it, I still know it, but that midterm did not test me on the information, it tested me on how well I can be tricked up by my professor and I did not do well....so upset..

So from going on that...I now have one midterm left...all the others had been going SO well, it just makes me so upset...and now with this last one, I have lost my inertia...lost my care. Geez, I need to suck it up!

One good thing that happened today though is that my manager, Talie, called me and she made me feel so good. <.grin> She is the best! She needed my advice on how to recruit some employes from GSU, so I gave her the info I knew...gonna work on that some more for her...but we talked for awhile about work habits and such...she kept saying how great I was and that makes me feel good. Although my supervisors and managers all compliment my work ethic, I still feel the need to always prove myself over and over again, but it's always nice of them to keep letting me know what they think, I guess I just need to convince myself! I will work on that. <.grin> It's just nice to vent with her about work and school! She is a great mentor!

UGH, back to studying..wish me luck...just to get the motivation <.frown> I can do this! I will be SO glad when I am out of school!

Just wanted to show how cute my niece and nephews are...felt the need! <.giggle>

I can be a proud aunt right? <.grin> That's me!

Just got home from work. Wasn't too bad tonight. We won...yay! Sadly though it was against Orlando Magic...a part of home was here with me tonight. I miss Orlando...it's sad when I get excited when the basketball team is playing ours...I am so stupid. <.grin> Today is Willie's birthday...Happy Birthday my Willie! 62 years have done you well, you don't look a day over 30! <.giggle> I mentioned before that he has been claiming that soon he would miss my cheek and kiss me on my mouth...well today was the day... He is so cute! I adore him!

So today, I had a boring review in Intimate Violence (wasn't really even a review...just babbling...), then I took my Feature Writing midterm, which went really well I think. Yay! Then, onto my Media class which I really do enjoy. My teacher got there early today, and since I am *always* early, we chatted. She is really nice. I enjoy learning about media and the influences of it that we reap everyday...even without consciously knowing it at times...it's interesting stuff!

Usually, Hawks games are rough because the fans *always* want to seat-hop and *try* to get lower seats than what their tickets say....that is where I come in. And I get a LOT of attitude..makes my job SO much harder, but tonight wasn't too bad. I had a couple of situations that I had to deal with, but the guys eventually did what I had asked them to do...so all was good.

One particular man....a man who works for the Hawks and has always gotten into it with me about seating and whatnot...long story, but basically I won tonight. <.giggle> He complied with the rules and did what I always told him he SHOULD do....I was pleased! Makes me happy (not that *I* won necessarily, but that the problem was fixed and the correct way won)

Also, the President of the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Thrashers....Stan Kastan is a very prestigious man right? And he comes out and frequently sits in the crowd and watches the team play...well I knew his name, but I didn't know his face my first month working for Philips...and so I asked him for his ticket or credential and he was kinda rude in saying that he was my boss's boss and he didn't need to show it, yadda yadda. Well, then he showed me his credential and it said Stan Kastan and I apologized and whatnot....because he was Stan Kastan...and Stan Kastan can sit wherever he wants to, but this was a year ago...today he was sitting in almost the same spot he was when I had questioned him, and one of the veteran ushers (been there LONGER than me) asked him for his ticket! HA! It wasn't just me! <.giggle> I thought it was great! We really need to get photographs of these people before working so that we know..I mean I know what Ted Turner looks like if he walks in and he can certainly sit wherever he wants to as well, but those are about the only two who can. So that is my job, ugh!

I saw a lot of the same season ticket holders that I did last season and a good majority remembered me as well. It was kinda like a reunion, kinda fun...kinda not. <.giggle> But all in all it was a pretty good Hawks night and I didn't get yelled at so that is always nice! On the contrary, I was called "sweetie" a LOT tonight...so good!

Tomorrow I have my edit midterm which should go well, I hope...kinda scared, my teacher is a tad intimidating when it comes to talking about the test....but it should go well, I will keep you up to date on that! <.grin> Like you care! <.giggle>

Well, I finally got to school after sitting in a forever long line to get inside the parking deck...kinda annoying. The woman takes her sweet time in taking money and chatting will all the students (which yes is personable and a nice thought), but when you have a line up the street of cars full of students who have class to get to..it's quite annoying. Of course I don't have to rush because I am *always* an hour early...but still. It's annoying! And that is my major vent of the day...I hope!

About to go to Intimate Violence. I really hope today's class is more based on the subject at hand, then my fellow student's meaningless questions like last class....ugh that was so annoying. I love this class...but only when I actually learn something...hmmm..what a concept. <.grin>

I am so excited about this weekend...hopefully T will be coming up to go see Cornbread with Jess and I. Not so excited about working tonight though. The Hawks will probably not bring in too big of a crowd and that makes it harder to do my job, believe it or not. Maybe they will put me in Guest Services tonight...that would make my day! We shall see. Either way, I won't be getting home until late and I have yet another midterm tomorrow...my editing and critical writing class. Then, another midterm on Thursday in my Intimate Violence class...this is gonna be a long week.....wish me luck! <.grin>

So today after school I took Jessica home. We decided that it might actually be impossible to be JUST friends with boys. Partly because they are stupid and make us fall for them, and partly cause there kind of has to be a reason to get along with them, that they either have a little somethin for you, or you like them, but either way it makes the relationship weird...and not all JUST friends...ya know? Maybe she and I were just thinking TOO much, but that is what our conversation went like. Either way...boys are stupid. But I still like em for some reason <.grin>

Okay so I finished my paper proposal...I am doing mine on the music industry and how it manipulates us (the audience) with pre-packaged pop and then allows for their true selves to emerge later after they are mucho popular, example: "Dirrty" Christina....UGH! Nasty girl <.giggle>

I also finished my analysis paper on whether or not the United States is a classless society....I had to do exercises on my childhood and what my family's status was in society...very interesting. Although I am glad that paper is over with. I have my feature writing midterm tomorrow. I feel pretty confident about that.

Tomorrow is the first pre-season Hawks game. Kinda nervous about that. Hawks season ticket holders are kinda...well....rude. And I just have to smile and take it. Hope they are nicer this season seeing as though a few of them know me from last season.

Isn't there like an unspoken rule that the school computer lab is kinda like a library in the fact that you don't talk....at least from what I have noticed over the years...no one normally talks in the computer lab. Mostly because people are busy reading things online, typing thought-provoked papers, or just playing quietly by surfing on the web...it's an individual thing....it's a quiet activity. UGH! These people next to me and the people behind me will NOT shut up...and it's not a conversational type of talking...it's a loud, annoying, argumentative talking...and yea I could leave...but I am wanting to have some quiet time with the computer and relax before my next stressful class, ya know....grrr

People suck and most importantly at the moment...guys do too....grrr

I am SO tired. I was up pretty late last night, partly because I just was...and partly because my dog is scared to death of thunderstorms. I heard scratching on my door and she never scratches on my door....so I opened it up for her to come in and she just stood right next to me..and I had to have my hand touching her the entire time...I don't even know when I fell asleep and when she went away. She was so scared.

So needless to say, I am pretty tired today. I have my two classes then a buttload of stuff to do tonight. UGH. I am tired just thinking about all the stuff I have to do, ah well....I will get it all done...I always do!

Have a great day ya'll!

Thanks so much Aimee for giving me the web addy for these guys, Big Sky! They rock! I downloaded "Tomorrow" and I am loving it. It turns out they were here on Saturday, but I missed em...sucks! But I am enjoying their song now!

I wanna throw out a *huge* CONGRATS To AARTI! She got accepted to Disney...hey, maybe we will FINALLY meet! I know I will be down there whether or not I get this AI, so either way we will meet! But congrats, I am SO proud of you and I hope you *N joy it as much as we do! <.grin>

Kate, I went back in your blog, Wandering Aimlessly, for when we were at Disney, I miss it so much and reading about all our adventures made me miss it more! When can we go back?

So tonight, I went with my parents to visit my neice and nephew and look at their Disney pictures...made me miss home more! My neice and nephew are the cutest! They are nuts...really...I named them Almond and Peanut...they are crazy! I love em! Amazingly enough as much as I hate kids, I sure do love my neice and nephews...but they aren't "kids" so much as they are miniature adults...they are smarter than me at times!

Today my dad and I went to the GSU Football game at Adam's Stadium. It was fun! Although it started to storm so we left early. As we were walking out, I heard the commentator, which happens to be my friend Ben, say that due to lightening the play was called off, so I don't know if the whole game was stopped, or if they waited out the storm, but we left regardless. My dad was a little sick to begin with so we didn't want him to get more sick.

The game for the first half was cool though. It was like a real game, seeing as though it's *only* club football, I wasn't sure how big the crowd would be or what not, and it was of pretty good size. It was fun! I was glad I went. Score was still zero to zero when we left. Ben did a good job being the commentator...it was funny listening to him on the big speaker. All was good and I helped support our team, so yay!

Later today we are gonna go visit my neice and nephew and hear all about their trip to Disney World. I can't wait to see them again, they are the cutest!

I just talked with Kyla and she had a *great* promotional idea for FYC's upcoming show. I know it sounds a little far-fetched and at first, I was like, "umm, well.." but now after thinking about it, it *IS* cheap, easy (in a way), I don't think it's illegal....so that makes it a pretty good idea. You wanna know what it is? SIDEWALK CHALK! I know, it sounds a little cheesy, but hey...it's an idea! Only big problem with it is if I put in on a busy sidewalk, it might be rubbed off before a whole lotta people read it...but if I don't put it where people walk, it might not be read...ya know...one of those barriers...what do you think? Worth the try?

Today, my parents and I went to church to get our photo done for the church directory. It came out pretty good. The photographer was telling us things right before he took the pics to make us laugh, one of the statements was, "Think about Carolyn's angel smile" Oh dear...that made me laugh!

Shannon and James came over today. My nephew is SO cute! He is getting SO big and talking up a storm. He keeps sayin, "HON-EY" for my doggy & Honey comes runnin over and starts lickin him in the face. ADORABLE!

I have so much to do tonight. My dad and I are going to the GSU football game tomorrow so I am not gonna have much time to do stuff then and I have midterms all this week. UGH. I *only* have to get through this semester-NICE! Then I am THROUGH!

RIGHT NOW...
[My name is]: Carolyn
[wearing]: pajama pants and a white tank top
[listening to]: Justin's "Like I Love You" single...again...I'm addicted
[thinking of]: these questions...nice cop out, ey?<.grin>
[in the morning I am]: depending on *HOW* I wake up...either in a sleepy mood or in a grouchy mood
[All I need is]: happiness
[TO ME love is]: a nice thought
[if i could see one person right now]: hmmm <.grin>
[im afraid of]: not finding the one right for me
[i dream about]: man, everything....from daydreams to real ones-mostly love I guess...that and beaches

HAVE YOU EVER?
[Pictured your crush naked?]: semi-naked....yea
[actually seen your crush naked]: not yet
[been in love]: I thought so at one time, but I was sadly mistaken
[cried when someone died]: yes
[lied]: yea

PREFERENCE:
[coke or Pepsi]: Coke, but haven't had any in a week, trying to not drink them
[flowers or candy]: flowers
[scruff or clean shaven (a guy)]: usually scruff, but lately doesn't really matter
[tall or short]: my height at least!

WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX
[what do u notice first?]: His smile....and his eyes
[last person slow danced with]: umm some guy I don't know at Margaritaville when I went back to visit
[Worst question to ask?]: Have you done this before?

WHO
[makes you laugh the most?]: T made me laugh SO hard today...
[who gives you a funny feeling when you see them?] Can't mention currently
[has a crush on you?] no one that I know of
[easier to talk to: boys or girls?]: well girls, I bond well with them, I think I am a little intimated by guys sometimes