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Saturday, September 17, 2005
Being a hostess is a surefire way to drain yourself of energy. We held a dinner dance tonight at Great Bear Country Club for our members; we had a group of a little over 40 people. Things went incredibly well: the food was good, everybody was dancing the night away, and the students enjoyed themselves. Even though I was technically "working," I enjoyed myself, too. It's fun to make other people feel good about themselves, and I enjoy asking a student to dance and making him smile at the realization that he isn't as bad as he thinks. It's a good feeling, finding a lady who hasn't been asked to dance for a song or two and inviting her to join me on the floor. I love our members and enjoy spending time with them, so tonight was enjoyable for me as well. The only thing that's tough about it is that being so "up" and cheerful all night is physically exhausting. Talking, laughing, joking, pulling people onto the dance floor, making sure to keep everyone entertained and smiling for hours -- my body is sooo shot right now, my legs are tired, and I've got a fantastic headache. It's all worth it, though, 'cause I really do love my job. I couldn't ask for a better environment in which to work, or better people with whom and for whom to work. I am truly blessed to have found Studio West (thank God for Google!).
In other news...well, there isn't a whole lot going on in my life right now. I'm still looking for a house (haven't found a new one yet), still adapting to life here, and still loving my place of employment.
Kevin's moving back to New York next weekend. I know that it's where he wants to be, so I'm happy for him, but the thought of losing my brother and best friend is killing me. I'm trying not to feel sorry for myself, though, 'cause it's a waste of energy...easier said than done, but I'm working on it.
I haven't been to Long Island in two months, which is the longest amount of time that I've spent away. I miss everyone there like crazy, but I had to spread my visits out a bit 'cause the frequent trips were getting a bit costly for me. Hopefully I'll get out there soon.
I'm also going to be heading out to Boston in early November to visit Justin. I've never been to Boston, so I'm looking forward to it...plus, we're going to a Hanson concert while I'm there, so it'll be twice as awesome.
I *may* be heading out to Long Island in November, if sheduling and finances permit. I know it sounds ultra-cheesy, but I wanna go out there 'cause there are quite a few movie releases in November that I'm looking forward to, and just about all the people I've arranged to see them with are in New York. Rent is being released that month (Mike and I have been talking about that one for a while), and so is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Kevin's favorite book of the series, so he's looking forward to it, and Dave's a fan of the Harry Potter movies, too, and he started reading the books recently -- so I wanna see it with them). I'll also re-view Rent here in the Poconos (I'm taking my Mom for her birthday).
Okay, so...what else? Not much at the moment. I'm constantly looking ahead, which is a good thing, 'cause life flies by so quickly that these upcoming events end up here before I realize it. I could probably type on and on forever (I've been known to do that...), but it's been a long night and I'm tired. Until next time...
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Put an X by the movies you've seen. If you get more than 70, you're a movie whore.
COPY and REPOST ! PLACE YOUR SCORE IN THE SUBJECT LINE
(x)Pirates of the Caribbean
( )Boondock Saints
(x)The Mexican
(x)Fight Club
( )Starsky and Hutch
(x) Neverending Story
( )Blazing Saddles
(x)Garden State
(x)The Princess Bride
(x)Young Frankenstien
(x)AnchorMan
(x)Napoleon Dynamite
(x)Saw
(x)White noise
(x)White Oleander
(x) Anger Management
total here: 13
(x)50 First Dates
( )Jason X
(x)Scream
(x)Scream 2
(x)Scream 3
( )Scary Movie
( )Scary Movie 2
(x)Scary Movie 3
( )American Pie
( )American Pie 2
( )American Wedding
(x)Harry Potter
(x)Harry Potter 2
(x)Harry Potter 3
( )Resident Evil I
( )Resident Evil 2
(x)The Wedding Singer
( )Little Black Book
total here: 9
(x)The Village
(x)Donnie Darko
(x)Lilo & Stitch
(x)Finding Nemo
( )Finding Neverland
( )13 Ghosts
(x)Signs
(x)The Grinch
( )Texas Chainsaw Massacre
( )White Chicks
(x)Butterfly Effect
( )Thirteen going on 30
( )I Robot
(x)Dodgeball
( )Universal Soldier
(x)A Series Of Unfortunate Events
(x) Along Came A Spider
(x)Deep impact
total here: 11
( )KingPin
(x)Never Been Kissed
(x)Meet The Parents
( )Meet the Fockers
( )Eight Crazy Nights
( )A Cinderella Story
( )The Terminal
(x)The Lizzie McGuire Movie
(x)Passport to Paris
(x)Dumb & Dumber
(x)Dumb & Dumberer
(x)Final Destination
(x) Final Destination 2
( )Halloween
(x)The Ring
(x)The Ring 2
(x)Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
( )Practical Magic
(x)Chicago
( )Ghost Ship
( )From Hell
(x)Hellboy
( )Secret Window
(x)I Am Sam
( )The Whole Nine Yards
( )The Whole Ten Yards
( )The Day After Tomorrow
( )Child's Play
( )Bride of Chucky
(x)Ten Things I Hate About You
(x) Just Married
(x)Gothika
( )Nightmare on Elm Street
(x)Sixteen Candles
( )Bad Boys
( )Bad Boys 2
(x)Joy Ride
(x)Seven (SE7EN)
(x)Oceans Eleven
( )Oceans Twelve
(x)Bourne Identity
total here: 22
( )Lone Star
( )Predator I
( )Predator II
(x)Independence day
( )Cujo
( )A Bronx Tale
( )Darkness Falls
( )Christine
(x)ET
( )Children of the Corn
( )My boss' daughter
(x)Maid in Manhattan
(x)Frailty
( )Best bet
(x)How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
(x)She's All That
( )Calendar Girls
( )Sideways
( )Mars Attacks
total here: 6
( )Event Horizon
(x)Ever After
(x)Forrest Gump
( )Big Trouble in Little China
(x)X-men 1
(x)X-men 2
( )Catch Me If You Can
(x)The Others
(x)Freaky Friday
( )Ring of Fire
( )The Hot Chick
(x)Swimfan
( )Miracle
( )Old School
( )Ray
(x)The Notebook
(x)K-Pax
total here: 9
(x)Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(x)Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(x)Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(x)A Walk to Remember
( )Boogeyman
( )Hitch
( )Back Door Sluts 9
( )Anal Acres 1
( )Anal Acres 2
( )B-Cup Divas
( )The Fifth Element
(x)Star Wars episode I The Phantom Menace
(x)Star Wars episode II Attack of The Clones
(x)Star Wars episode III Revenge of The Sith
(x)Star Wars episode IV A New Hope
(x)Star Wars episode V The Empire Strikes Back
(x)Star Wars episode VI Return of The Jedi...
( )Troop Beverly Hills
( )Swimming with Sharks
(x)Air Force One
( )For Richer or Poorer
(x)Trainspotting
( )People under the stairs
( )Blue Velvet
(x)Sound of music
(x)Parent Trap
( )The Burbs
( )The Terminator
(x)Empire Records
(x)SLC Punk
(x)Meet Joe Black
( )Wild girls
( )A Clockwork Orange
( )the Order
(x)Spiderman
(x)Spiderman 2
( )Amelie
total here: 19
(x)Mean Girls
(x)Shrek
(x)Shrek 2
(x)The Incredibles
( )Collateral
(x)The Fast & The Furious
( )2 Fast 2 Furious
( )Sky Captain Of The World Of Tomorrow
( )Closer
total here: 5
(x)Titanic
(x)Saved
( )Bowling For Columbine
(x)Farenheit 9/11
(x)The Sixth Sense
( )Artificial intelligence (AI)
(x)Love actually
( )Shutter
( )Ella Enchanted
(x)Princess diaries 1
( )Princess diaries 2
(x)Constantine
( )Million Dollar Baby
( )Envy
( )Eurotrip
( )Malibu's Most wanted
(x)Big Daddy
( )Black Sheep
(x)The Breakfast Club
(x)West side story
total here: 10
( )A Christmas Story
( )Spanglish
( )Pulp Fiction
( )Sleepover
( )The Evil Dead
( )Killer Klowns From Outer Space
( )The Seed of chucky
(x)Vanilla Sky
(x)Nightmare Before Christmas
(x)Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
( )Interview With The Vampire
( )The Crow
( )Purple Rain
(x)Reservoir Dogs
( )Wayne's World
total here: 4
( )Wayne's World 2
( )21 Grams
(x)Blow
( )Edward Scissorhands
(x)Clerks
(x)Beauty and the Beast
( )Guess who
( )monster in-law
( )elf
(x)stuart little
( )stuart little 2
(x)Mall Rats
(x)Chasing Amy
(x)Dogma
(x)Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
total here: 8
( )Beetlejuice
( )The Last Samurai
( )The Amityville Horror
( )The Aviator
( )Romeo and Juliet
(x)Barbershop
( )Beauty Shop
(x)legally blonde
( )legally blonde 2
(x)the forgotten
(x)confessions of a teenage drama queen
( )the grudge
total here:4
Monday, September 5, 2005
1. age you wanna be married by - whenever it's right
2. Where You Want To Live - I don't know yet...we'll work it out when the time comes
3. How Many Kids Do You Want - right now I don't want any children of my own...that may change when I meet a guy that I'd want to have kids with...
4. What Kind Of Job You Want - something involving education or the arts (I love the job I have right now, actually...)
5. Wedding song - I don't know yet...something out-of-the-ordinary...maybe he'll choose it ;)
6. Pets - none
7. Car - right now? a 2001 Ford Mustang...I love this car, so it's all downhill from here
8. 5 years from now - probably owning my own home, working working working, maybe even at the same job I have now 'cause I enjoy it enough
9. 10 years from now? wow...I'll be 32 :-$ (but that means that Mike and Dave will be 33! so I can remind them that they're older lol) ...and I don't know where I'll be
10. 20 years from now? I don't know...possibly married, hopefully living contentedly but not complacently
h a v e y o u e v e r
1. Done Drugs - nope
2. Run Away From Home - no
3 Hit A Girl / bOy - yeah, I've hit my brothers, but it's all in good fun, 'cause they hit me back :-P
4. Lied - yeah...I can't think of an example, but I know I've told small lies to the three-year-olds I used to teach
5. Stolen Anything - nope...maybe a pen or two from the Playhouse, accidentally, but I think I left a couple there over the years as well, so it evens out
6. Broken A Bone - no, thank God!
7. Cheated On A Test - nah
8. Cheated On A boyfriend - no
9. Gotten Drunk - yes
10. Been With Two girls/boys At Once- no, I haven't
11. Been In The Hospital - yup
12. Let a friend cry on your shoulder - of course
13. Fell asleep in the shower/bath - almost, but not quite
14. Gone to Church - yes, but not as often as I should...I want to go this Sunday, either to my parents' church or Brian's
15. Never slept during a night - of course
16. Ever been on a motorcycle - I sat on them in the display room at my father's old job when I was 3 or 4...but I've never ridden one, although I would definitely like to do so
17. Been to a camp - no...retreat(s) in high school, though, sure...it's weird 'cause the site of the leadership conference we went on in 11th grade is about 15 minutes from my new house
18. Sat in a restaurant w/o ordering - no, I don't think so...but I've sat in a restaurant and only ordered a beverage ;)
19. Seen someone die - no
20. Gone a week w/out shaving - possibly, in the wintertime lol
21. Didn't wash your hair for a week - I don't think so, no
22. Broken something valuable - probably, don't recall
23. Ever been in love - yes
24. Streaked the streets - nope
25. Screamed at someone for no reason - in a joking manner, yes
26. ever said i love you and meant it - yes
27. Been hurt by a guy/girl you loved - not that I recall
28. Stayed up till 4 am on the phone - I think so, yeah
29. Pulled a prank - are you kidding? of course I have! (Sti, I miss ya!)
30. Made fun of someone? all the time...but they make fun of me even more often than I make fun of them...
w h e n i s t h e l a s t t i m e y o u ..
1. Took a shower - around 2:00 this afternoon
2. Cried - tonight, just teared a little
3. Watched a Disney movie - I watched Alice in Wonderland about a month ago
4. Given/gotten a hug - tonight, saying goodnight to my mom
5. Been to the movies (name?) - saw Me and You and Everyone We Know at Pocono Cinema
6. kissed someone - not very recently
7. Said I love you - to my mom (today)
8. danced - in my room? today, outside of my room? at the studio with Jenna on Saturday
9. did a survey like this - this morning lol
w h a t i s ..
1. Your Fondest Memory Of This year - a few: dancing with Richard, going to Las Vegas, seeing Alkaline Trio with Kevin, going to Six Flags and Dorney Park, the Harry Potter midnight release, seeing Rent with Kevin (2nd row center!), hanging out at Tuscarora and Port Jeff with Dave, going to breakfast with Justin, hanging out with Sti (driving range...), seeing my family when I can, being at this year's recital in Riverhead, and so many more...I have so much to be thankful for!
2. Your Most Prized Possession - my journals, books, and CDs, I guess (or my box of letters and cards from over the years)
3. The Thing That Makes You The Happiest - those moments when all is right with the world (typically when I drive down 447 on a sunny day with the windows down and the music playing, thanking God for the moment as a grin stretches from ear to ear)
4. Your Favorite Food For Breakfast - coffee and a cereal bar
5. Your Favorite Food For Dinner - I love Chinese food...or any meal with potatoes as side dishes (scalloped, mashed, baked, fries...I love potatoes)
6. Your Favorite Slow Song - too many to list
7. Your Ideal BF/GF - every time I make a list like this, I end up dating the exact opposite, so I'm not gonna touch this one...
- w h a t d o u f e e l a b o u t ..
1. Bill Clinton: nothing
2. Love at First Sight - it's lust
3. Abortion - murder...some people have tried to justify it to me, and I hear what they're saying, but I don't agree
4. Smoking - bad for you, I've seen the results of a lifetime of smoking, but it's addictive and I'm not gonna say that I don't enjoy it every now and then
5. Death - uncertainty
6. Eating disorders - difficult illness to deal with and recover from
7. Rap - I don't listen to it often but the beat's good for dancing ;)
8. Marilyn Manson - I don't really think about him
9. Premarital sex - this is tough...every book you pick up on the topic doesn't make its case well...but I think I agree with Bert on this one; he's the only one to tackle the issue and make a coherent, intelligent point, and for that I thank him. seriously. 'cause I've thought about it and never heard about the issue from someone I respected before him.
10. Suicide - an out
s o c i a l
1. Current crush: I try not to have crushes 'cause they're pretty fleeting
2. are u center of attention or wallflower - typically the wallflower, but every now and then I shock everyone (including myself) by being loud, making a joke, or dancing on stage at a bar (go figure...)
3. what type automobile do u drive? - 2001 Ford Mustang (automatic, v6...girly car, as Mr. Langellotti reminds me every time he sees me)
4. are u timely or always late - usually about 5 minutes late
5. do u have a job - yes
6. like being around people ? sometimes...my job is helping me with that, actually
- l o v e
1. have u ever loved someone u had no chance with? - not loved, but been interested in, yes
2. have u ever cried over something someone of the opposite sex did? yes, in some way
3. do u have a "type" of person u always go after? nope
4. want someone u don't have right now? - well, I don't have anyone right now, so I guess that's a yes lol
5. ever liked a close guy/girlfriend? - yes
6. are u lonely right now? - I try not to be, but sometimes I am
7. ever afraid u'll never get married? - nah...if it's God's will, it'll happen
8. do u want to get married? - yes, I think so
9. do u want kids? - I don't think I do...
10. would you rather love or be loved? both
- i n t h e l a s t 48 h o u r s h a v e y o u ..
1. cried - yes
2. bought something - uhm...yeah, I bought a lighter off of Kevin for my candles lol
3. gotten sick - nope
4. sang - yes
5. said i love you - yes, my Mom
6. wanted to tell someone u loved them but didn't - nope
7. met someone new - no
8. moved on - no opportunity to do so
9. talked to someone: - of course
10. had a serious talk - not particularly
11. missed someone - oh yeah
12. hugged someone - yes
13. kissed someone - not romantically, but I kissed my mom on the cheek, does that count?
14. fought with your parents - nope
15. dreamed about someone u cant be with - nah, I can't remember my dreams too often
16. had a lot of sleep - yes...I slept in every day for the past three days
17. wanted this survey to be over - yeah, 'cause I'm getting tired lol
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Pick 20 people you know in no particular order
1. my Mom
2. Kevin
3. Sti
4. Jess
5. Mike
6. Dave
7. Justin
8. Amanda
9. Jaime
10. Chris
11. Jenna
12. Alex
13. Robby
14. Shannon
15. Marissa
16. Patrick
17. Richard
18. Ed
19. Barbara
20. Stephanie
~How did you meet ..13?:
at a softball game, I think
~What would you do if you never met ..5?:
be *extremely* bored at the playhouse, not feel compelled to laugh at the phrase "glow tape," not have written a book
~What do you honestly think of ..10?:
I love him more than words can say...he's so much fun, makes me laugh and cry, and it's weird how much we have in common and how we're such good friends even though we're nowhere near the same age...makes a damn good prank call, too
~Would or did ..19 and ..8 go out?:
I'm pretty sure that's a no
~Have you ever had a crush on ..3?:
nope; she's my cousin lol
~If ..1 died tomorrow, what is one thing that you would need him/her to know?:
I'm pretty sure she knows already...I write her letters a few times a year to make sure that I'm not leaving anything unsaid
~Would ..2 and ..11 make a good couple?:
probably not, though that would be pretty funny
~Describe ..7 in 3 words:
intelligent, odd, sibling
~Do you think ..12 is hot?:
I don't think of people as hot or not...besides, he's about 8 years younger than me lol
~Would ..1 and ..17 make a lovely couple?:
no...I mean, they both love me, but they'd drive each other crazy, probably
~What do you think when you see ..8?:
I smile. every time. how I love that girl.
~Tell me something humiliating about ..11?:
hm...that she left a jar of eyeballs in my locker this afternoon? :-P
~Do you know any of ..6's family members?:
hahaha yes, actually...his brother and sister, his stepbrother, his dad and stepmom, his mom and fiance (we hang out with his family every now and then, I guess you could say...)
~What's ..20's favorite color?:
I don't know...probably yellow or orange, maybe green
~On a scale of 1-10 how cute is ..14?:
I don't judge people that way, sorry
~What would you do if ..18 said they liked you?
be a little freaked out; he's my stepfather :-$
~What language does ..19 speak?:
English
~Who is ..8 going out with?:
nobody
~Is ..9 a boy or a girl?:
I'm pretty sure that Jaime's a girl
~Would ..18 and ..4 make a good couple?:
no...but 18 and 1 would ;)
~What grade is ..17 in?:
he's way out of college, but wants to get his master's
~When was the last time you talked to ..12?:
this morning
~What is ..3's favorite band?:
I don't know; she listens to a lot of music
- does 2 have any siblings?:
yes, me :)
~Is ..15 single?:
I think so, yes
~What is ..20s last name?:
savi
~What is ..5's middle name?:
alfred
~What is ..10's fantasy?:
to meet a blonde-haired Asian girl named Ling Ling who enjoys egg rolls and long walks on the beach
~Would ..14 and ..19 make a good couple?:
not a chance
~What school does ..16 go to?:
I think he goes to ESM
~What school does ..1 go to?:
she doesn't anymore
~Where does ..9 live?:
Center Moriches...and I always pass the block to get to her house
~Would you make out with ..12?:
nope...too young for me
~Are ..5 and ..6 best friends?:
they've never met, as far as I know
~Does ..7 like ..20?:
they know each other...one *is* family, one's *like* family
~How did you meet ..15?:
our moms knew each other since before we were born...I think I met her the day she came home from the hospital
~Is ..13 older than you?:
nope
Friday, July 22, 2005
So. I finished Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince earlier this week, and I'm still somewhat shocked by the ending. I've been calling all my Rowling-reading friends, and we've discussed feelings/expectations/theories, but it'll take another couple of read-throughs for me, I think, before I have a solid idea of what's going on. Even then, J.K. Rowling always pulls something seemingly out of nowhere -- then, when I look back, I realize that I should have seen it coming all along. I guess that's my way of saying that none of my theories are likely to hold up and all of my predictions are quite likely to be incorrect. That's one of the things that I enjoy about the books, like life: their unpredictability.
Current mood:  contemplative
Saturday, June 4, 2005
The Guilty or Not Guilty Survey..Do you/Have you...
Sing in the shower? oh-so-guilty
Left the stove on? not guilty
Ate Stale food? guilty -- but didn't continue eating after I realized it was stale
Spit in someone's Drink? not guilty
Stole Something from a friend? not guilty
Bossed your friends around? not guilty
Played with Barbies? guilty
Sang the wrong words to your favorite song? guilty, until I learned them (MMMBop was the tricky one lol)
Lit candles & let wax run all down your desk? not guilty
Made a Sex tape? not guilty
Kissed your posters of your favorite stars? not guilty
Played Air guitar? guilty, I think
Had sex with a stranger? not guilty
Did a Wrestling move on someone? guilty (not an official move, just my own clumsy ones haha)
Had a Lite Brite toy? not guilty...I played with Tom's
Threw a surprise party for someone or yourself? not guilty
Made someone cry? guilty (Casey -- "Eighty!" hehe)
Opened your Xmas presents early? guilty (I always give and sometimes receive gifts early)
Ever been caught doing something "dirty"? not guilty
Found money, and didn't turn it in? not guilty, except for a five-dollar bill that I found once...
Gave money to a homeless person? not guilty
Sang cheesy 80's songs? guilty -- come on, Kevin's my brother, how could I not have sung 80s songs?
Dug for buried treasure? not guilty
Thought Star Wars was cool? pseudo-guilty
Pretended to be a South Park cartoon character? guilty, kinda, with Kev
Had a super-hero costume? um...not guilty, I think...I had lots of other costumes though hehe
Still sleep with your baby blanket? not guilty
Told a family member to Fuck off? not guilty
Lied to protect a friend? not guilty
Broken a bone? not guilty
Got lost in your own little world? incredibly guilty
Seen "the goonies" more than 10 times? not guilty -- Sti and Dave harrass me all the time for never having seen that movie
Played a Video game for more than 5 hours? not guilty
Watched "Scream" and actually Screamed? not guilty
Dyed your hair a color from the rainbow? guilty -- pink temporary hair color :-P
Hugged your mom in the past 24 hours? guilty
Drank until you passed out? not guilty -- I've fallen over, but never passed out
Fought over a girl/boy? not guilty
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Okay, this is a long survey...but fill it out, it you want.
1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before? graduate from college, write a novel, have a prison inmate for a pen pal
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't make New Year's resolutions. I set standards for myself and try to keep them, but that's a year-round thing.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? yeah, my friend Jessica had a baby this spring
4. Did anyone close to you die? not close to me, but someone that I cared about (Amanda's grandma)
5. What countries did you visit? none, unfortunately
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004? a publisher, a copy of Elton John's album Honky Chateau, direction
7. What dates from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? April 16 (I met Hanson), July 7 (met Megan McCafferty), December18 (left Long Island)...there are a few more, but I can't think of them off the top of my head
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? I co-wrote a novel, I learned to ice skate
9. What was your biggest failure? losing touch with some people, not learning to play my acoustic guitar
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? just the usual cold here and there and a few pulled muscles from dance, nothing major
11. What was the best thing you bought? my bright-green 2001 Mustang
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration? Chris...he came back!
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed? I'd rather not say for two reasons: 1) said person/people might read this and 2) I'm trying not to focus on past disappointments
14. Where did most of your money go? hm...to pay for a car when my old one wouldn't work anymore
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? seeing Alanis Morissette and the Barenaked Ladies at Jones Beach with Mike and Beth
16. What song will always remind you of 2004? hm...maybe "So-Called Chaos" by Alanis Morissette
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? erm...neither, really
b) thinner or fatter? I'd say about the same
c) richer or poorer? hahaha...I'm working more hours 'cause I'm out of school, but I'm definitely not rich
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? spending time with my Long Island friends; I didn't realize how little time I'd have there
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? eating lol
20. How will you be spending Christmas? I spent Christmas Eve with my big Italian family and Christmas Day at home with my immediate family
21. Did you fall in love in 2004? nope
22. How many one-night stands? hm...lemme count...oh, yeah, none
23. What was your favourite TV programme? Gilmore Girls and Whose Line is it Anyway? (also Friends reruns on occasion)
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? nope
25. What was the best book you read? I've read so many this year, but off the top of my head, I'd have to say Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, The Green Mile by Stephen King, The Basic Eight by Daniel Handler, and the Neon Genesis Evangelion Manga Series
26. What was your greatest musical discovery? um...I'd have to say Counting Crows (they've been around, but I only recently started listening)
27. What did you want and get? Gilmore Girls Season One on DVD (laugh if you want, but I love it)
28. What did you want and not get? to visit Frankie and have him cut my hair
29. What was your favourite film of this year? Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (but Anchorman was really funny...)
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I taught (student teaching at Floyd), went to my college classes, went to dance, then Mom and Ed took me out late that night (I know, not your typical twenty-first-birthday, but I'm definitely atypical lol)
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? well, I was able to dance at Lynn's church once, but being able to dance in a worship-type setting more often would have been nice
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004? I've never had a "concept"...I just wear whatever I feel like, whether it's old, ripped jeans and a T-shirt or a corset, skirt, and fishnet tights
33. What kept you sane? my Mom, Kevin, God, my journals
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? ahm...Isaac Hanson, Jimmy Fallon, and a couple of older men-types (Colin Mochrie and George Clooney)
35. What political issue stirred you the most? war/reconstruction/presence of troops overseas
36. Who did you miss? anyone from Long Island, insert your name here
37. Who was the best new person you met? I'd have to say the kids that I subbed for...they taught me to be patient and showed me that not all kids are horrible adolescents...so many of them just need someone to listen to them, and I'm glad that I was able to, even if it was only for a short time
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004: hm...I learned many lessons, but here are a couple of quotes that sum up about half of it:
"The idea that somebody can complete you...it's a romantic idea...that there is such a thing as a 'soulmate'....But I've always felt that it's much more likely you'll meet the so-called 'one' when you realize that you're all right by yourself." ~ Ethan Hawke
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." ~ Almost Famous
Saturday, December 25, 2004
9:40PM
I'm such a sucker for these things, 'specially when I'm bored. Anyway...here goes.
THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. Kelly
2. Kel
3. Miss Kelly
THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. gottadance55
2. twotears5
3. hellogoneawry5 (now)
THREE THINGS YOU HATE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. my insecurity
2. my impatience with certain people
3. my constantly-fluctuating cynicism and romanticism
THREE THINGS YOU LIKE:
1. my dancing/choreographing abilities
2. my love for reading
3. my caring/encouraging nature
THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
1. Italian
2. English
3. Irish
THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. rejection
2. knives
3. anything that comes within twelve inches of my eyes
THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. coffee
2. reading material
3. music
THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. Taking Back Sunday hoodie (the new black zip-up one with the city skyline on the back)
2. A Love for Enemies T-shirt
3. black fleece pants
THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE BANDS/ARTISTS RIGHT NOW:
1. Hanson
2. Taking Back Sunday
3. Brand New
THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE SONGS AT PRESENT:
1. "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" by Elton John
2. "Wish That I Was There" by Hanson
3. "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias
THREE NEW THINGS YOU WANT TO TRY IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS:
1. ballroom dancing
2. living in Manhattan
3. a music festival
TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE *In Any Order*:
1. I have a thing for older men
2. I've written a novel with a friend
3. I'm a Republican
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:
1. eyes
2. smile (or smirk, depending on the guy)
3. shoulders (it can't be explained...)
THREE THINGS YOU JUST CAN'T DO:
1. wear contacts
2. decide which career to pursue
3. dedicate myself to practicing guitar
THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBIES:
1. dancing
2. reading
3. writing
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. sunbathe
2. buy Gilmore Girls seasons 1 & 2 on DVD
3. be back at the dance studio teaching a class
THREE CAREERS YOU ARE CONSIDERING:
1. English teacher
2. dance teacher
3. writer
THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Florida
2. London
3. cruise through the Caribbean
THREE KID'S NAMES:
1. I don't know if I want kids yet, so I'll refrain from filling these in
2.
3.
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. grow closer to God
2. have a positive impact on the people around me
3. fly
Thursday, December 23, 2004
9:43AM
Wow, it's been a really long time. I don't even have anything spectacular to say, I just don't want to keep my lj for the sole purpose of belonging to communities (though the communities DO rock).
So...uh...what to say? I moved on Saturday, from Long Island to Monroe County, PA. I'm still adjusting. Not only is it a hell of a lot colder here (I'm a warm-weather person), but it's very isolated. I guess I should be glad that it's not as commercialized and crowded as Long Island, but now that I'm away from that, I really miss it. I miss living 5 minutes from a beach, being able to drive 6 minutes and get any kind of take-out I wanted, and living within 25 minutes of almost every one of my family members. It's lonely here. Maybe that'll change once I start working and meeting people. Time will tell, I guess.
In the meantime...I'd better get unpacking.
Current mood: contemplative
Sunday, September 19, 2004
I'm in the mood to update, even though I don't have much to say. It's just that I haven't written in this journal for way too long, so here I am. Hm...what's been going on in my life? Not much that you'd find interesting, most likely. However, since this is my site, I'll ramble on endlessly 'cause I feel like it.
I'm realizing that I'm trapped in adolescence in many ways. The little ups and downs of life, confusions, romantic indecisions, interpersonal conflicts, stresses, resentments, kindnesses, affections...I still don't have a firm grasp on all of that. Will I ever really grow up? Do I really want to? I guess I'm just realizing that I really don't know what I want out of life. I keep trying to remind myself that that doesn't really matter, 'cause I should be more concerned with what God wants than what I want, but it's hard 'cause, deep down, I'm a selfish person and want to look out for myself. I need to trust that God knows what's best, not just for me, but for everyone and everything involved in His grand master plan.
I've been working for a local inventory company (actually, it's a national company, but my branch is ten minutes from home). It's tedious but not difficult, and I get to work in a different place every day, so at least I get a change of scene. Last night we worked a CompUSA. Each of us was assigned a "buddy"...at least, that's what I was told by Justin, who was mine. He helped me out a lot, and it was cool to have someone to talk to while I was working. Usually, we're not allowed to do that, but since he wasn't an employee of RGIS, I didn't get in trouble. :0)
Hm...what else is new in my life? Not much of interest, I'm sure. I'm currently writing my first novel (with Mike). It's a lot harder than you'd think, and the pain of finding a publisher can get discouraging, but we're still working on it -- and working on it, and working on it...
I've been able to catch up on my summer reading a little bit, and it's carried over into the fall. I'm currently reading The Red Tent while finishing Nothing Feels Good. I've also begun Moby Dick and The Princess Bride and have been enjoying The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot on more than one occasion. Any book recommendations for me?
Well, I'm gonna sign off for now. My laptop's battery is about to die, and I'm too lazy to plug it in. Hopefully my next update will be soon -- and more interesting than this one! (Maybe I'll use less dashes, too -- I'm starting to feel like Emily Dickinson!)
Current mood:  curious Current music: Fatboy Slim ~ "The Joker"
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Notice that I mentioned Hanson 39 times? I hafta admit, I was curious about what that one would be. :0)
Current mood:  lazy
Sunday, August 22, 2004
11:46AM
--Basics--
When did you first hear Hanson?: I heard MMMBop on the radio, I think it was spring or early summer of '97
What was the first song you fell in love with?: MMMBop, 'cause it was the only one I knew at the time
How old were you?: fourteen
Why did you like them?: the song made me happy, no matter when...it's the kind of song that makes you smile when you hear it
--Faves--
Brother: I love all three of them for making the music that they do, but if I HAD to pick, then Isaac
Song: can I give my top five? Love Song. A Minute Without You. If Only. Strong Enough To Break. Soldier. (those are always subject to change...)
Album: This Time Around
Album Title: Underneath
Album Cover: either This Time Around or Underneath
DVD/Video: Tulsa Tokyo & the Middle of Nowhere or Underneath Acoustic Live
Live Performance: hm...I think Carnegie Hall (11/5/03) or Irving Plaza (7/14/04)
Hanson Website: either hanson.net or livejournal.com/community/hanson
Quote from one of them: "Lots and lots of trees...together...equals...BIG TREES!"
Quote from Hanson: like from a song? "If only I had the guts to feel this way. If only you would look at me and want to stay. If only I could take you in my arms and say, 'I won't go, 'cause I need you.'"
Song on their Christmas album: I think the Silent Night/O Holy Night/O Come All Ye Faithful medley
Song on MON: A Minute Without You or With You in Your Dreams
Song on TTA: Love Song
Song on Underneath: probably Underneath
--Have you ever--
Met them personally?: yes...yes, I have :0)
Had a backstage pass?: no, but I've had a meet and greet pass
Been to a concert?: five: 1) Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY ~ The Albertane Tour (9/5/98) 2) Carnegie Hall, New York, NY ~ Underneath Acoustic Tour (11/5/03) 3) Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ ~ Underneath Acoustic Tour (3/15/04?) 4) Patchogue Theater, Patchogue, NY ~ UA Tour? (4/16/04) 5) Irving Plaza, New York, NY ~ Underneath Tour! (7/14/04)
Fainted when seeing them?: nope
Bought their merchandise?: yeah (I currently own the UA t-shirt, the cream underneath tank, and the black underneath t-shirt, plus a logo necklace)
Been made fun of for liking them?: what Hanson fan hasn't? seriously, though...I get made fun of by the people at the music store, by the people at Ticketmaster outlets, by the people on the phone at Ticketmaster, by my friends, by my family...you name it (most people lay off when they realize that it doesn't really bother me, though...I just say "Don't knock Hanson until you've heard their new stuff" and since most of them haven't, they have no comeback to that)
Hurt someone for making fun of you?: no...I'm not that type lol
--This or that--
Ike or Tay?: wow...that's a hard one...Ike
Zac or Tay?: oh...Zac for personality (he was so sweet when I met him), Tay for his smile
Ike or Zac?: Ike
Natalie or Kate?: I've only met Kate, and she was one of the nicest girls I've ever met, so I guess I'd choose her
Ezra or Zoe?: Ezra; I don't think I've ever seen Zoe
MON or TTA?: TTA
TTA or Underneath?: TTA
TTMON or RTA?: TTMON
--TAY--
What do you like most about him?: how ecstatic he gets onstage when there's a perfect musical "moment"
Do you like his hair long or short better?: the way it is now; kinda longish
Do you like his style?: love it
Do you like his smile?: who in their right mind wouldn't?
Does he drive you wild?: not necessarily...there were girls in Patchogue who screamed like banshees when he pulled off his long-sleeved shirt and his t-shirt started to come off, too...that's just crazy; let the boy dress (or undress lol) himself in peace
Is he your favorite?: only when he's alone on stage singing Crazy Beautiful
Do you think he looked/looks like a girl?: maybe a little...but he looks enough like a guy for me
Do you appreciate him more for his talent or for his looks?: they kinda play off of each other
--IKE--
What do you like most about him?: his dorkiness...the stupid jokes he makes in strange voices like a little kid...and the way his voice sounds on Ain't No Sunshine
Do you like his hair long or short better?: short
Do you like his style?: I like it for sometimes...but (just a personal opinion) suits get old after a while
Do you like his smile?: in a weird way, yeah
Does he drive you wild? nah...
Is he your favorite?: if I had to choose
Do you think he looked/looks like a girl? not really
Do appreciate him more for his talent or for his looks?: talent...though he's not bad-looking, he's such an awesome musician...definitely talent
--ZAC--
What do you like most about him?: his sincerity
Do you like his hair long or short better? short
Do you like his style?: love his t-shirts
Do you like his smile?: he has the most amazing smile 'cause it's real (or just real convincing lol)
Is he your favorite?: no, but he was when I met them
Do you think he looked/looks like a girl?: maybe when he was younger
Do appreciate him more for his talent or for his looks?: both
--Misc--
Can you relate to Hanson?: absolutely
If so, How?: I grew up with them...kinda passing through adolescence into adulthood beside them, with their music as my soundtrack
Do you play any of the same instruments as the guys?: a little piano and even littler guitar
Do you concider yourself a TRUE fanson?: I'm not sure if I like the word "fanson" or not (i use it sometimes...), but yeah, I'm a true fan
If so, Why?: see "If so, How?"
Would you ever drive cross country to see them?: if I had the time and money
Are there 1440 hours in your day?: of course
What do you think of the song MMMBOP?: Hanson's greatest blessing and their greatest curse
Would you ever talk to a big toed bald man sitting there?: only if I was sitting at a bus stop in the middle of nowhere
Can I find you Underneath?: only if you look hard enough
Are you Crazy Beautiful?: I don't think so...
Wheres the love?: in my CD collection, under "h"
Is it enough?: nope
Does it make the world go round and round and round?: hell yeah
Did you think the last 8 questions annoying/stupid?: nah, dumb in a good way...i liked 'em
If you did...then ur not a fanson: hehehe
Do you think that hanson is the best thing thats ever happened to music?: "Nobody thought that maybe -- just maybe -- rock's savior would be Hanson"
If not, then what is?: ...
Do you think that maybe Hanson might be rocks savior?: buahahahaha...I just said that lol
Do you even consider Hanson rock?: kinda...it's acoustic-rock, it's '60s-style rock, it's so many things...it transcends genre, I guess
By the way...is hanson your favorite band?: yeah
--What DO you think of...--
Hanson Posers?: people who pose to be Hanson or people who pose as their "biggest fan"s?
People who don't write their own music?: whatever...as long as their vocals are pretty damn incredible...josh groban, for example? he can sing whatever he wants as long as he keeps singing...britney, on the other hand? she should stop...just stop
Hanson's reputation?: I don't really care one way or the other, 'cause I'll keep listening
People who hate hanson?: their loss, really...I won't say that they're closed-minded, 'cause it's a matter of personal preference...I hate some bands/artists, too...
People that still say hanson are girls?: are usually guys who can't understand that taylor is NOT a girl, he's a metrosexual lol
Hanson Live?: I've heard the term "eargasm" before...I think that about sums it up...it's not sexual, it's sheer bliss for your auditory system
There latest CD underneath?: I'm so proud of them and happy for them that they were able to make it happen on their own like that
This Quiz so far?: it's okay...I feel like an obsessive freak, though...
--Yes or No?--
Do you think that Hanson should be publicised more?: nah, the true fans will always be there, seeking new conversions
Do you catch all there TV appearances?: nope...i catch them when i can
Do they make you all warm and fuzzy?: yeah...
Would you give anything to meet them (if you havent already)?: i have already...
Anything?: ...
Everything?: ...
--More Misc--
What do you have to say to people that dont appreciate hanson?: not much...I just say, "Give them a listen; it'll probably change your mind"
Do you think they'll live on in the name of music forever?: probably not, but they deserve to
How much do you love them?: enough
Any last words?: hm...not really...
Did you like this quiz?: i believe i answered that already...and don't need to acnowledge my freakishness again lol
Current mood:  groggy Current music: "Underneath" ~ Hanson
Saturday, August 21, 2004
Okay...I don't really have much to say. Just thought I'd get that out in the open.
Hm...I'm going to Mom's company picnic today, but not planning on staying the whole time. I know the people there, but not well enough to spend a few hours with them. Plus, I have to dance in a show tonight and need to be in Port Jeff by 4:30. I'm so tired that even the idea of performing holds minor appeal today. Oh, well, I'll give it my all as usual and grin widely and hope that the audience doesn't pick up on my exhaustion. Chris will be missed (he's in Pennsylvania and can't perform with us); he usually picks up my energy level, too. :0(
Anyway...I've gotta go finish some writing and call Mike. I'll try to post again when I'm feeling a little more energetic.
Current mood: sleepy
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Wow...I cannot believe that summer's almost over! I mean, it's not like I have to go back to school right away, but I DO have to be in a school just about every day for work, you know? It's almost the same thing.
I'm really bored right now. I have a dance rehearsal in a little while for a performance that we're doing at a Port Jefferson arts committee thing, but until then, I don't have much to do. It's been a nice, relaxing day, and I'm not looking forward to working so late tonight.
In addition to that, I can't seem to turn off my mind over the past few days, even though I've been trying to. I'm weird like that, I guess. Hm...maybe I can distract myself by going upstairs and finishing Rain Man. I started watching it a couple of days ago but haven't gotten to the end yet...
Current mood: confused Current music: "If Only" ~ Hanson
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
I have developed a new-found respect for authors. I mean, sure, I've always been one to read a great book and admire a writer's talent, but now I'm beginning to come to an awareness of just how much work goes into the publication of a book. It's insane. I spent about two hours last night working my way through two hundred pages' worth of publishing companies, trying to figure out which ones would even read our query and give it thirty seconds' worth of consideration and thought. Then I had to make sure that they accepted unagented submissions, 'cause we sure as hell don't have an agent. I started chapter one last night, Mike e-mailed me his work on chapter two...today I have to finish chapter one and write our query. I also have to type up a legible list of all the publishers that I found yesterday (thirty-five, I believe, was the total). Well, I'm going to get to work. Now that I've had two cups of coffee, I feel slightly more prepared to deal with the day. By the way, my inmate friend hasn't written back in about two weeks. I guess the fact that I steered the friendship away from romantic inclinations wasn't to his liking? He seemed a little colder after I hinted at the fact that I don't want to be the "special someone" that he's always writing about and hoping he'll find. Or maybe he's just busy. Who knows? Oh, well, I've got enough to keep me busy in the meantime.
Here's an appropriate lyric to end this entry -- "Strong Enough to Break," by Hanson:
I don't feel myself today, just a figure in a big Monopoly game. Struggle is the price you pay; you get just enough just to give it away. I'm sinking but I'm floating away. Throw me a line so I can anchor my pain. The fabric is about to fray...Things keep coming and I keep wondering. I start feeling the walls close in. Things keep coming and I keep stumbling. I start feeling strong enough to break.
Current mood:  hopeful
Friday, August 6, 2004
Part Two...
~What Is Your Opinion Of The Following~
271. Eminem: a whole lotta angst for someone who's not a teen
272. Virgins: er...i'm a dork, so i think of stuff like sacrifices in ancient nations and "to the virgins, to make much of time"
273. God: my opinion of Him doesn't matter...He's so much bigger and more powerful than me (though I do believe in Him, obviously, and will follow His will for my life)
274. The Osbournes: slighly amusing
275. Reality TV: way too prevalent
276. J.Lo: sings too much about being real
277. Religion: i hate labels, so i hate saying that I'm a Christian...people judge me for the way that the other Christians (most of them stuuupid) act
278. Emo music: the book I'm reading, Nothing Feels Good, is about the "emo movement" (if you can call it that)...i enjoy it (the book and the music)
279. Valentine's Day: erm...it's okay, i guess...but it's becoming way too commercialized for me...its only redeeming quality are those little chalky-sugary hearts
280. Christina Aguilera's comeback: she came back? lol
281. Homosexuals: should not be treated differently than anyone who's not
282. Abortion: disagree with it (murder)
283. Inter-racial relationships: same as with homosexuals...shouldn't be treated differently than same-race couples
284. Murder: um...wrong?
285. Death: unknown...that can be scary, but I put my trust in number 273 :0)
286. Obesity: not to be mean, but...this is considered a disease now? what the hell's up with that? i can understand other diseases that factor in and help cause it, but in some people's cases, it's just a lack of self-control
287. Pre-marital sex: verrry controversial...but i think i agree with bert's pov on this one (see heartsafire.info for more...)
288. Terrorism: i am so sick of hearing about this now when nothing's happening here...the government should have been more concerned with this three years ago!
289. Pornography: i'm not into it and don't really see the basis of its appeal...if you need sex that badly, there's gotta be someone desperate enough to do it with you, right?
290. Fortune tellers: oh, what was that movie? with the fortune-teller with the third nipple? ... anyway...i think that most of them are fake, but they can have their real channeling moments (like madame trelawney)
291. Threesomes: never participated in one...and as of right now, i don't really have a desire to do so...
292. Prostitution: easy money, lying in a bed...just as good they never see the hate that's in your head (that's from les miserables)
293. Politics: hm...i'm a registered voter but haven't voted yet...i don't like political discussions 'cause people get so worked up over the stupidest things; then the conversation gets hostile
294. Country music: i'm not a big fan, but some of it's okay, i guess
295. George W. Bush: again, i'm not a big fan...i saw this the other day and thought it was funny... no more bu--sh-- (hehehe)
296. Cloning: scary...the world would be a much worse place if there were two of me...
297. Britney's boobs: i don't really think about them...real or fake, i still don't like her
298. Gas prices in America: way too high, especially with my new car, which uses more gas
~Name Game~
What Do You Think Of When You Hear These Common Names?.
299. Jack: sprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean...and so, betwixt them both, you see, they licked the platter clean (rhyme from my childhood)
300. Tiffany: i think my aunt vicky wanted to look like her in the '80s lol
301. Ben: affleck
302. Maria: mena
304. Nicole: my cousin
305. Amy: myers...argh
306. Adam: baumgartner
307. Richard: the grandfather from gilmore girls (edward herrmann)
308. Justin: ellis, bonacci, savi
309. Arnold: that football-head-shaped kid from nickelodeon
310. Tom: my cousin
311. Melissa: that lady with the crazy laugh at my mom's old job (a-hua-hua-hua-hua)
312. Charlotte: nassau coliseum
313. Harold: bloom
314. John: milton
315. Joel: billy
316. Vanessa: nicole's imaginary friend
317. Michelle: jessica's middle name (with one l)
318. Kevin: my brother!!!
319. Brent: the guy from jay and silent bob strike back, the animal activist with the guitar ("of course! sheep are beautiful animals")
320. Jake: less than
321. Billy: don't be a hero
322. Sarah: mclachlan
323. Natalie: merchant (or taylor's wife...)
324. Christi: corpus
325. Nick: eee...somebody i went to high school with
326. Linda: my aunt
327. Taylor: hanson
328. Jordan: taylor's real first name lol
329. Jamie: jaime, actually, but...my friend from the dance studio
330. Adrian: a jewel song
~Have You Ever....~
331. Mooned anyone? don't think so...
332. Been on a diet? not an official diet, but i've been careful of what i eat...
333. Been to a foreign country? nope, but i plan to someday
334. Broken a bone? nope
335. Swallowed a tooth/cap/filling? no
336. Swore at a teacher? in my head
337. Talked to a lj member via e-mails or instant messages? nope
338. Got in a fight? verbal, sure...physical, no
339. Dated a teacher? no...considered dating a teacher? absolutely
340. Laughed so hard you peed your pants? no...but i've come close more than once (glow tape!!!)
341. Thought about killing your enemy? well...wished death upon, sure...but i've never imagined myself doing it
342. Gone skinny dipping? nope...not yet
343. Met another xanga member in the flesh? yup: rightsiderevolution, akdancer24, cutie25, and more...
344. Told a little white lie? yup...mostly to toddlers
345. Told a secret you swore not to tell? i don't think so...
346. Stolen anything? nope
348. Been on TV? yeah, but just community access
349. Been on the radio? multiple times (just ask mike lol)
350. Been in a mosh pit? yup...a few times (and the crowd at a standing-room-only hanson show is almost as brutal)
351. Been to a concert? multiple times
352. Dated one of your best friends? i guess you could say that
353. Loved someone so much it makes you cry? yes...but not romantically
354. Decieved somebody close to you? i don't think so (if i did, it was so unintentional that i don't even know about it)
355. Broken the law? yup
356. Been to a rodeo? nope
357. Been on a talk show? yeah, community access
358. Been on a game show? nope
359. Been on an airplane? sure
360. Got to ride on a firetruck? don't think so (and my brother's a fireman, too...)
361. Came close to dying? don't think so
362. Cheated on a bf/gf? nope
363. Gave someone a piggy back ride? yup
364. Terrorized a babysitter? i don't think i ever had a babysitter
365. Made a mud pie? don't recall
366. Had a dream about falling off a cliff? no, but about falling...and then you jump awake? freaks me out
367. Snuck out of the house at night? no, i've never had to
368. Been so drunk you don't remember your name? nah...
369. Had an eating disorder? nope
370. Felt like you didn't belong? just about every day
371. Felt like the 3rd wheel? yup
372. Smoked? yup
373. Done drugs? nope
374. Been arrested? nope
375. Had your tonsils removed? nope, still got 'em
376. Gone to camp? no, but i've gone on retreats and stuff
377. Won a bet? i don't bet for-real, but i've won fake-bets lol
378. Written a love letter? nope
379. Gone out of your way to be with the one you love? i've never been in love...
380. Written a love poem? nope
381. Kissed in the rain? nope...it's kinda cliche, but i'd still do it
382. Slow danced with someone you love? see # 379...but slow danced? yeah
383. Participated in cyber sex? nope
384. Faked an orgasm? nope again
385. Stolen a kiss? how do you steal a kiss? if they don't wanna kiss you, they'll pull away, and then does it count? i guess my answer is no...
386. Asked a friend for relationship advice? somewhat
387. Had a friend steal your bf/gf? nope
388. Watched the sunset/rise with someone you love? 379...
389. Gotten a speeding ticket? yup...74 in a 55
390. Done jail time? nope...but i know someone who is...
391. Had to wear a uniform to work? somewhat
392. Won a trophy? yeah
393. Thrown up in public? probably...
394. Bowled a perfect game? hahaha yeah, right
396. Got perfect attendance in grade school? no way
397. Roasted pumpkin seeds? no
398. Taken ballet lessons? absolutely...i just took a ballet class on wednesday night :0)
399. Attempted suicide? nope
childhood Stuff~
401. Did you play with Barbies? yeah...i still have 'em, too
402. Did you own Treasure Trolls? one or two...not too many
403. Did you watch Beverly Hills 90210? nope
404. Did you play Simon? yeah (that's the copycat game with the lights, right?)
405. Did you watch Fraggle Rock? ohhhh...i loved that show!!!
406. Did you wet the bed? nope
407. Did you believe there were monsters in your closet or under your bed? no...i was more afraid of ghosts/spirits and robbers 'cause i believed in those but not in monsters
408. Did you wear the underwear with the days of the week on them? no...i would wear them now if i had them, though, they're cute
409. Were you shy? uh...yeah! still am, very much so
410. Were you spoiled? not in the least
411. Were you abused? not in the least
412. Did you go to the circus? yup...twice, i think
413. Did you go to the zoo? yeah
414. Were you in a car accident? just a minor one
415. Did you build snowmen? on occasion
416. Did you cry when you scraped your knee? probably, i don't remember
417. Were your older cousins mean to you? not usually
418. Did you think slinkies were cool? uh-huh...except that i always tangled them when i was younger, just like i ate my silly putty so much that my mom had to take it away (it just smelled so good!!!)
419. Did you think the Ninja Turtles really lived in the sewer? no, but i wished they did...i loved ninja turtles
420. Were you afraid of the dark? a little bit...
421. Did you have slumber parties? sometimes
422. Did you have New Kids On The Block sheets, curtains, sleeping bags, dolls and pajamas? nah, i was never a big new kids fan
423. Did you tease your hair out like Tiffany? no, but my aunt did hers hehehe
424. Did you believe in the Easter Bunny/Santa Claus/ and the Tooth Fairy? nope...my mom told me they weren't real when i was, like, 2...then i had to swear not to tell the other kids 'cause they might cry :0)
Current mood: groggy
'Kay, I "borrowed" this from someone else's site...but it's been adapted to fit me. :0)
Plus, I'm only halfway done...it's long. I'll post the rest as a second entry when the time comes.
001. What is your name? Kelly
002. Spell your name backwards: yllek
003. Date of birth: April 26, 1983
004. Male or female? female
005. Astrological sign: taurus
006. Nicknames: hm...Kel, Miss Kelly, Kelly-ho!, Kayla...I know, they're not that interesting...and there're more that I can't think of right now...
007. Occupation? soon-to-be-teacher
008. Height: 5'2"
009. Weight: it varies...115-120
010. Hair color: brown
011. Eye color: brown
012. Where were you born? Smithtown, New York
013. Where do you reside now? Long Island
014. Age: 21
015. Screen names: hellogoneawry5
016. E-mail addy: gottadance426@yahoo.com
017. What does your screen name stand for? it's a Hanson lyric (from "Song to Sing")
018. wat is your xanga name? elaboratelives
019. What does your xanga name stand for? a lyric from Aida
020. Pets: nope
021. Number of candles you blew out on your last birthday cake? I don't think I had a birthday cake this year...
022. Piercings? one in each earlobe, and my belly button
023. Tattoo's? a falling star behind my left shoulder
024. Shoe size: 7
025. Righty or lefty? lefty
026. Wearing: jeans, a cream-colored tank top with a criss-cross neckline, and brown boots
027. Hearing: just the air conditioner and the sound of the keyboard
028. Feeling: sleepy
029. Eating/drinking: a cup of 7-11 coffee (french vanilla)
~Girls/Guys/Love/Kissing/And Other Stuff~
061. Have you ever been in love? not yet
062. How many people have you told "I love you"? hm...I've never counted...family and close friends, though
063. How many people have you been in love with? see # 61
114. Does someone in your family wear a toupee? not that I know of lol
115. Do you have any nieces or nephews? no
116. Are your parents divorced? yeah
117. Do you have step parents? yes, I do (Ed)
118. Has your family ever disowned another member of your family? um...it seemed like they disowned me and my immediate family for a while...
119. If so for what? I've never been too sure...it was a combination of things, really, and nobody could or would explain it...we're (mostly) all speaking again for now
120. Did some of your family come to America from another country? my grampa came here from Italy when he was little
~Music Stuff~
121. What song do you swear was written about you or your life? "Carve Your Heart Out Yourself" by Dashboard Confessional
122. What's the most embarrasing cd you own? I own a lot of CDs that other people would consider embarrassing, but I'm not really embarrassed of them (for example? Hanson's Middle of Nowhere and Chumbawumba's "Tubthumping")
123. What's the best cd you own? hm...today it's This Time Around
124. What song do you absolutely hate? um..."Superman" by Eminem
125. Do you sing in the shower? sometimes ;0)
126. What song reminds you of that special someone? I don't have a special someone...
~Okay, I Name An Artist And You Give A Lyric From Any One Of Their Songs!~
127. Pink: don't let me get me
128. Aerosmith: i could spend my life in this sweet surrender; every moment spent with you is a moment i treasure
129. Madonna: grace kelly, fred estaire, ginger rogers, dance on air
130. Korn: y'all want a single say (s)uck that? <-- that IS korn, right?
131. Backstreet Boys: every little thing that you have said and done feels like it's deep within me
132. The Beatles: ah, look at all the lonely people
133. Sublime: april 25, 1992, [i think that's the date...] there was a riot on the streets, tell me, where were you?
134. J.Lo: all that matters is that you treat me right, give me all the things i need that money can't buy
135. *Nsync: your love is like a river, peaceful and deep
136. Limp Bizkit: hey, you, mrs. i-don't-know-what-the-f*ck-your-name-is
137. Britney Spears: baby, all i need is time
138. Creed: can you take me higher?
139. Enrique Iglesias: bailamos...let the rhythm take you over, bailamos. te quiero, l'amor mio
140. Good Charlotte: you...don't wanna be just like you
141. Christina Aguilera: i need that *uhh* to get me off, sweat until my clothes come off
142. Eminem: how come we don't even talk no more? (I know, technically, that's d12, but it's still him)
143. New Found Glory: i'd still pick my friends over you
144. Kelly Clarkston: what is this feeling taking over?
145. Kelly Osbourne: papa don't preach (though that was madonna's first...)
146. Mandy Moore: i'll always remember...it was late afternoon
147. Eve: wow, here's one i don't know...i don't listen to her...
148. Aaliyah: tell me, are you that somebody?
149. Nelly: drop down and get yer eagle on
150. Alicia Keys: i keep fallin back in love with you
151. Incubus: come one, come all into 1984
~Favorites~
152. Color: yellow
153. Food: sesame chicken
154. Song: it changes every day...today it's "Hey Girl" by Dashboard Confessional
155. Show: Gilmore Girls, Friends, Whose Line Is It Anyway?
156. School subject: English
157. Band/singer: Hanson / Alanis Morissette
158. Animal: cat
159. Outfit: hm...my black one-sleeve tank top covered with tiny fluorescent hearts and jeans
160. Radio station: 107.1
161. Movie: Almost Famous
162. Pair of shoes: they're really old, but my ghetto Dorothy shoes (black with silver glitter)
163. Cartoon: um...Trigun
164. Actor: Patrick Fugit, Brad Pitt, Jake Gylenhaal, Edward Norton, Gene Kelly
165. Actress: Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Judy Garland
166. Potato chip: cheddar cheese & sour cream
167. Drink: water
168. Alcholic drink: hm...today it's Absolut w/cranberry juice
169. Holiday: Christmas
170. Perfume/cologne: Truth by Calvin Klein and Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
171. Pizza topping: cheese. just cheese.
172. Jello flavor: black cherry
173. Lunch meat: roast beef
174. Board game: candyland
175. Video game: um...ddr with patrick
176. Website: hanson.net, livejournal.com, xanga.com, dashboardconfessional.com, amazon.com
177. Book: Through the Looking-Glass
178. Computer game: I don't really play them...
179. Number: 55
180. Cereal: banana nut crunch
181. Comedian: jimmy fallon
182. Dessert: almost anything lol...but a hot fudge sundae would be awesome
183. Disney movie: aladdin, alice in wonderland, beauty and the beast
184. Clothing store: i don't have one...
185. Pasttime: reading, writing, dancing
186. Teacher: professors rose, ricciardi, jennings, and gabel
187. Childhood toy: my little pony
188. Carnival game/ride: game: where they guess your age, 'cause i always win (someone guessed that i was 13 when i was 19...) and ride: roller coasters
189. Candy bar: caramello and snickers
190. Magazine: spin
191. Salad dressing: low-fat honey mustard from wendy's
192. Thing to do on the weekend: read, see a movie, drink lotsa coffee
194. Season: spring
195. Sport to watch: basketball or lacrosse
~Your Bedroom/Sleeping Habits~
197. What color are your sheets? pink & yellow
198. What color are your bedroom walls? this flowery wallpaper that i cover with as many pictures and posters as possible
199. Do you have posters on your wall? yup
200. If so of what? um...there's a psychedelic peace sign, an autographed raze one, 2 old-school hanson ones, a naked alanis morissette-barenaked ladies one, a dance one, and i think that's it
201. Do you have a tv in your bedroom? yes, just since last night
202. How many pillows are on your bed? 2
203. What do you normally sleep in? t-shirt or tank top and sweats or pj pants
204. Describe your favorite pair of pajamas: my blue pants with the stars and a pink tank top
205. What size bed do you have? twin
206. Do you have a waterbed/bunkbed/daybed? no/no/no lol
207. Do you have your own phone line in your bedroom? nope...but i've got my cell phone, so it's ok :0)
209. Describe the last nightmare you had: i don't remember...
210. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? nope...i used to have a bunny, though...
211. How many people can comfortably sleep in your bed? comfortably? one...i could probalby fit one more, though
212. Do you sleep in any unusual positions? not really...on my side usually
213. Do you have to share your bedroom with a sibling? nope!!! :0)
214. Do you snore? I don't know...I'm asleep, so I can't tell myself, but I don't think so...
215. How about drool? nope
216. Do you have an alarm clock in your room? yes I do
217. What color is the carpet in your room? grey
218. What's under your bed? old pictures, nail polish, letters, cassettes, school work...
~This or that~
219. beach/mountains: um...beach, 'cause it's warmer
220. Donuts/bagels: bagels
221. Day/night: night
222. Wicked witch of the east/wicked witch of the west: east...but only if she'd given me her shoes before she died :0)
223. Heaven/hell: heaven
224. Make love/have sex: hm...both?
225. Coffee/tea: coffee
228. Britney/Christina: neither
229. Swiss cheese/american cheese: american
230. Real World/Road Rules: real world
231. Backstreet Boys/*Nsync: neither
232. Silver/gold: silver
233. Nike/Adidas: adidas
234. McDonalds/Taco Bell: mcdonald's
235. Sweet/sour: sweet
236. Punk/emo: both
237. Hot/cold: hot
238. Winter/summer: summer
239. Spring/fall: spring
240. Operas/plays: plays (but I'm not opposed to seeing an opera...)
241. Read/watch tv: read
242. Cd's/tapes: teehee...cds are more convenient but i also own my share of cassettes
243. dvd's/vhs: dvds
244. Old/new: a little bit of each
245. Shorts/skirts: skirts
246. Pink/red: pink
247. Colored pictures/black and white photos: color, usually...but i've always wanted to tke b&ws
248. Meat/vegetables: meat
249. Mexican food/chinese food:chinese!
250. Commercials/infomercials: commercials
251. Scary movies/comedies: comedies
252. Bikinis/one piece bathing suits: two-piece with shorts bottoms
253. Sandals/tennis shoes: sandals
254. Dogs/cats: cats
255. Unicorns/fairies: oh..this is really hard for a girl who's loved fantasy since she could speak...but i'd have to say unicorns, since i believe in them (and also 'cause i watched The Last Unicorn last night)
256. Water/land: land
257. Sugar/spice: sugar
258. Black/white: black
259. ribbons/bows: ribbons
260. Chicken/beef: chicken
261. Colored christmas lights/regular white christmas lights: colored
262. Cars/trucks: cars
263. Austin Powers/James Bond: austin!!! i hate james bond
264. Popcorn/pretzels: popcorn
265. Hip/hop: huh?
266. Passionate kiss/peck: depends on the moment...
267. WWE wrestling/real wrestling: real
268. Back rub/foot massage: back rub
269. Picture frames/photo albums: albums
270. Pens/pencils: pencils
Current mood: content Current music: The Carpenters ~ Greatest Hits
Monday, August 2, 2004
Okay, quick disclaimer: I nabbed my background picture from hanson.net. If you want it, it's under one of the summer shows -- Boston, I think. Unfortunately, there weren't any pictures posted from the show I saw at Irving Plaza, but it's okay 'cause this one works. 'Kay, I'm done for now...
Current mood:  geeky
Hm...I'm not sure what I'm posting about, but I feel kinda bad 'cause I've been neglecting my LJ lately. I use my xanga site more often for some reason, and I've forgotten about this one. What's happened since the last time I wrote in here? I saw the Alanis Morissette & Barenaked Ladies concert, and it was amazing. One of the best concerts that I've ever been too, and that's saying a lot, considering the fact that I've seen Hanson five times. Alanis's voice is even more powerful live than recorded, and the Barenaked Ladies not only sound awesome but are also hilarious. I don't think I've ever laughed that much at a concert before. I bought a new car last week...well, it's not BRAND-new, it's used, but it's new to me. It's a 2001 Ford Mustang (bright, kelly green, very cute). I love it. Now I just need a job for the rest of the summer...I've been looking for something for weeks and haven't had any success yet, unfortunately. I saw a movie on Friday with Mike (The Village). I'd strongly recommend it, for those of you who haven't seen it yet. I NEVER would have seen that ending coming! We dissected the movie for the entire ride home, and I'm sure that we'd pick up more if we saw it a second time. Very cool. I went to the beach on Saturday with Dave and a bunch of his friends (I knew some of them, too, so that was cool). It was great, and I had an awesome time, but I'm now very harshly sunburned. My back is covered in shades of pink and fuschia, and it's none too enjoyable. Finding a comfortable sleeping position is tricky. Kevin's away this week. He's with the Grace youth group at Kingdom Bound. I'm very jealous of him, 'cause I've always wanted to go to one of those festivals, plus I miss him already and he's not coming home till sometime Thursday. With no job and no Kevin, I'm gonna be bored out of my mind this week. Oh, well, I picked up James Joyce's Ulysses from the library this week...maybe I'll finish all 800 pages by the time he gets back. Then I'll move on to Les Miserables or Paradise Lost or something else of epic proportions (epic. paradise lost. hehehe). Okay, now I'm just getting stupid, so I'm gonna stop writing for now. More later...
Current mood: uncomfortable Current music: "Let It Be" ~ The Beatles
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Last night was amazing. I posted a slightly lengthy review in my xanga (I'm elaboratelives over there if you wanna check it out, or just click on the "my website" link), so I'll try to make this one a little shorter. The concert was amazing. I stood on the balcony and could see really well; it was perfect. I met Ben Jelen after the concert and asked him to sign my CD sleeve. He asked for my name, then leaned forward, pushed his hair out of his face, and asked shyly, "With a K, right?" Usually I get, "Is that with a y or an ie?" but of course he's different. ;0) I also have other slightly (okay, very) exciting news: I'm going to the Alanis Morissette and Barenaked Ladies concert tomorrow night with Mike and his friend Beth, and we'll be sitting in the VIP box. I was going to buy a ticket to the show and go by myself, but I'm so glad that I didn't, 'cause this will be so much more fun! I cannot wait! Okay, enough exclamation points for one morning...I'm gonna go do something else now. Until next time...
Current mood: satisfied
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