Monday, August 7, 2006 12:22 p.m.
I haven't updated this thing in quite a long time. I guess I've just sort of grown out of this whole thing, but I still can't seem to let this stupid thing go. I put up a new layout just the other day, and I think I'll keep this one for a while. A really quick run down on things that have happened over the past few months: I have a boyfriend- his name is Brendan and I love him so much. We've been visiting each other back and forth this summer, and I took him for his first trip into NYC. He'd -never- been there before, which is crazy. We've been together since some time in April. Love him. I went on a one month crazy excursion with Jaime to Europe. We traveled all over Europe, flying into Dublin, then going to London, Glasgow, Brussels, Amsterdam, Salzburg, Budapest, Rome, Pompei, Florence, Paris, then going back to Dublin to fly home. It was the most ridiculous experience of my life, and we took a million pictures. You can see them here: Europe pictures. I couldn't even begin to describe all the amazing things that happened and all of the ridiculous things that we saw. Pictures will have to suffice. Most recently, my bestests left me to move to their new homes for grad school. Min and Bri both left on the 5th- Min flew out to San Diego where she is going to San Diego State, and Bri drove up to Boston where she is going to MGH. Jes leaves a few days after I do, but chances are I won't see her again. She's going all the way out to Albuquerque, New Mexico for her graduate program. On the 3rd, our friend Alex had a big party for us at his house. It had a pirate theme so eeeeeeeeverybody was dressed up as pirates. Those pictures should be up at the webshots album, but under /bobisers. We had the absolute best time ever drinking and hanging out and causing a big commotion!!! We went out to Versailles for our last night together and it really was disgustingly emotional. We laughed, we cried at the end and the beginning... I miss them to pieces. Jen moves to Hartford around the same time I'm moving into my apartment in NYC, and Jaime moves to Boston by the end of the month. Awful. The good news is I love my apartment. It's a 3 bed 2 bath place that is only 12 blocks straight up to Columbia. It's really nice, and I'll put pictures up after I get all settled in this weekend. My biggest fear about grad school is that I'm going to be the dumb kid in class. We'll see how things work out, I guess. I'm done for now... maybe I'll update again soon.

Saturday, May 20, 2006 11:07 p.m.
I'm gonna be an alumna in about... 15 hours. Two ceremonies of graduation down, one to go. This is seriously just... bizarre.

Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:31 p.m.
I had the most amazing weekend... ever. Brianna came up to visit from Friday night until Sunday morning. The entire trip was dubbed 'The Weekend of Inappropriateness'. I can't even describe it. Pictures are up on facebook. Today was my last day of classes at Binghamton. It's really giving me some mixed feelings. I'm kind of relieved that it's all over and I know I'm going to Columbia after I graduate... but I'm going to miss Binghamton and the people that go here so much. I'll randomly start crying and can't stop myself. I hate that I'm leaving this place after three years. Cliche, but time has passed too quickly. On a good note-- Brendan is absolutely amazing. It's actually awful that we only got together a few weeks ago. I have no idea what's going to happen after this. Ugh- not ready to graduate. At all.

Thursday, May 4, 2006 05:28 p.m.
The final grad school update:
Accepted:
Columbia University
Boston College
Boston University (school of education)
Fordham University
CUNY Hunter
Florida State University

Rejected:
Boston University (school of arts and sciences)
University of Florida
UMass Amherst (wait listed)

Now it's essentially between Columbia and Boston University. Those are the two best programs I got into, although Columbia is definitely rated quite a bit higher. Here's the thing: if I go to BU, I leave with my MAT which means I can teach as soon as I get out. If I go to Columbia I walk out with my MA in Latin- I get to take more Latin and improve my overall knowledge, but then I'd have to get teaching certified which would cost even more money. Oy. I don't know what to do. Bri and Jaime will be in Boston, but... Columbia!!!!!!! What the hell do I do?

Thursday, April 27, 2006 06:38 p.m.
I have two more weeks of classes... then there's one week of finals (of which I have none- WEEK OF NOTHING... essentially). Then I graduate. This is really one of the saddest things. I don't known if I'm ready to leave now, despite what I may have thought a few months ago. The closer I get to leaving, the worse it feels. Why am I so oooold? Nevertheless, it's been a really great week or so. Good things! I've also officially decided that I'm going to Boston University- it's the best program for Latin into which I've been accepted. Me, Bri, and Jaime will all be living in Boston next year. Craziness.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006 02:31 a.m.
I got into Boston College. My decision is going to be that much harder now. Essentially- it's between Fordham and BC at this point- still waiting for BU (school of ed.) and Columbia. Oh my oh my. Boston or NYC?

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 02:27 p.m.
Grad school update:
Bri is officially going to Boston
Min is officially going to San Diego
Jes is officially going to New Mexico
I got into CUNY Hunter and still have no idea where the hell I'm going to go.

Thursday, April 6, 2006 12:14 p.m.
I am the most awkward person alive- not in a good way.

Sunday, March 26, 2006 05:27 p.m.
Best night ever last night. Katie and I went out for Rachel's 21st birthday with a bunch of people that I adore. We drank like crazy, danced, were super loud, and just had the most amazing time. I think I love Katie Yan! Earlier that day, I had woken up at 8 to play in this volleyball tournament with Brendan, Alex, and their friend Ian. There were lots of teams (quite a few good ones) but we came in second place. We came close and put up a good fight in the championship, but we lost in rally 21 to 25 I think. My body is dead, but it was worth it. Here's the grad school update... apparently I'm stupid:
University of Florida (Gainesville): rejected
Bostun University (Graduate School Arts & Sciences): rejected
UMass Amherst: wait listed
Florida State University (Tallahassee): accepted!
Fordham: accepted!
I'm still waiting to hear from Boston University (School of Education), Boston College, CUNY Hunter, and Columbia. I don't know if I'll get into any of those; maybe one. If that's the case, I think I'm going to go to Fordham. Out of the two I've gotten into so far, I would rather go there.
As for other things in my life, my parents have officially put our house up for sale. Brianna called me earlier today and told me she saw a for sale sign on our yard... I think that's when it really hit. I'm not going to go home to the house I've lived in for twenty years of my life. It's not going to be my home soon enough, and I don't know where the hell my parents intend to move. I'm not gonna have my friends come into our living room and watch Sex and the City anymore and fall asleep on our couches. I'm not going to be able to run upstairs into my bedroom that I decorated when I was thirteen. It's just really sad... after I hung up with Bri I just kind of lost it. I know the house is too big for my parents... we have four extra bedrooms, a decent sized lawn that takes a lot of care, and just too many rooms to clean. I don't know how I feel about all of this yet... I just know that I'm not going to call wherever my parents move 'home'.
As for everybody else going to grad school, here's the deal: Jes got into her art school in New Mexico which has the most amazing program... she's going to end up there. Min got into San Diego State and is almost certainly going there. Bri will end up either at NYU or this school in Boston. Me... no clue. Probably the city. Just knowing that Jes and Min are going to be 3,000 miles away... that's really scary and sad. I know that these schools are going to be amazing for them, but I'm selfish and want to have them close to me. Granted, it's not like we see each other very often by visiting each other at school, but it's been done. Me and Bri (staying on the east coast) getting out to the west coast to see Jes and Min... not going to be so easy. I mean, it's a great excuse to get out to the west to go visit them, but the reality of it is we're probably only going to see each other over the summer. I hate that. Still, I'm so proud of them for getting into these amazing programs. Why can't I be that smart?

Monday, March 6, 2006 10:50 p.m.
I was accepted to Florida State University at Tallahassee.... first school I've heard from out of the nine I've applied to. This is crazy... I have an option!!!! Hopefully I'll be getting other acceptances within the next week or two. I'm going crazy- I just want to know.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006 04:44 p.m.
I hate Greek. I don't know why I decided it would be a good idea to continue with the language- three semesters of ancient Greek is more than enough, why did I think four would be good? I hate it.. it makes me miserable. I want to know which (if any) grad schools I've gotte into, and I want to know now. Some applications were handed in almost two months ago and I.. I just want to fucking know! Jesus I hate this waiting game.

Monday, February 13, 2006 08:52 a.m.
It's been a while- I guess I just don't care so much anymore, but this is too important not to put down. Jaime and I have officially booked our tickets to Europe for the summer!!! We'll be flying into Dublin on 6/12 and fly home from Dublin on 7/12. This is entirely unreal. One month in Europe with the girl that I've known since we were two. We have no real plan as to where we will be on what date- we're really just playing it by ear, but the places we do intend to hit include, Dublin (obviously), London, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, and Italy- maybe more. We'll see how we enjoy each country and how long we want to stay. The other thing is, we also are going to try and go stay in Pamplona for a day or two for the running of the bulls; this would be absolutely nuts. Jaime, me, our backpacks, and a Euro Pass. CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAZY.

Wednesday, January 25, 2006 10:44 p.m.
Graduate school applications suck- but mostly the schools who are supposed to send my transcripts to the potential grad schools.

Thursday, December 29, 2005 01:33 p.m.
Being in Binghamton isn't nearly as bad as last year. It's nice to be here with somebody. I can't wait until I go home though... I've just been thinking about a lot of things lately, and I'd rather just be with my family right now than be here relatively alone. I wish I could be with my friends at home a little longer, but I'll be going to Orlando to see my sister, which I'm so excited about. Dad and I will be driving down on the 5th, and Mom is going to fly and meet us there. I miss my sister and it's weird having her live so far away, even though she's been down in Florida for about five years now. I wish she was closer to me, but what can you do?! Maybe I'll end up going to grad school down there, assuming all my applications and everything arrives on time (everything's been prepared to be sent... but this is a mess which I will not even begin to get into). I'm freaking out about grad school stuff though... I don't know. Anyway, I really look forward to spending over a week with my sister and parents.

Friday, November 11, 2005 09:45 a.m.
Bri and Min are coming today and staying through the weekend.. and I can't wait!!! Sweet goodness. K3 Reunion 11.11-11.13.

Sunday, October 23, 2005 12:35 p.m.
Haven't updated in a really long time... namely because nothing has really happened. That, and I'm getting super lazy. Here's the basics: Jason (little Shnoo.. Jaime and Sarah's little brother whom I've known since birth) just recently became a Bar Mitzvah! I saw the Feinmans, had an amazing time. Jason did so well... I cried at the service. I miss Jaime. I'm taking a GRE practice exam given at the university wtih actual sliding scale questions. This will give me a good idea of how badly I'm going to do this Thursday when I take the real thing... Bri and Min are coming to Binghamton November 12th and 13th and I CAN'T WAIT. That will be amazing. This is my life.

Thursday, September 22, 2005 07:52 p.m.
I DESPISE being an RA. Loathe. I don't want to do it anymore.

Sunday, September 18, 2005 05:55 p.m.
I can't focus.

Sunday, September 11, 2005 06:49 p.m.
A quick update. Things are alright. I hate my classes. I love my boyfriend. I miss my friends. We won the Woods Olympics for the second year in a row woo! I'm hurting pretty badly from the them, though. I scratched up my leg in volleyball (which we won), got an awful black and blue that's killing me on my inner arm from tug of war, and during one of the relay races, Lee landed on my head and it hasn't stopped pounding... migraine worthy... but I'm online doing work (eww) because I have no other choice. I feel like ass. Jen and I signed up for the GRE's for October 27th. I'm freaking out. This made my day (courtesy of Jaime Feinermeiner):
JKFeinman: i hope it is not from the drink

Auto response from Boothlisa: stupid fucking alcohol edu
and a monster headache

JKFeinman: that would be sweet irony

JKFeinman is away at 6:47:42 PM.

Back to work.

Friday, September 2, 2005 07:40 p.m.
So here's the schedule:
Monday:
940-1040 Volleyball (with Greg, Andrew, and PJ!!)
1050-1150 The Greek World
1200-200 Latin: Ovid and Lucretius

Tuesday:
930-1100 Latin: Livy

Wednesday:
940-1040 Volleyball (with Greg, Andrew, and PJ!!)
1050-1150 The Greek World
1200-200 Latin: Ovid and Lucretius
330-630 Space Wars

Thursday:
930-1100 Latin: Livy

Friday:
1050-1150 The Greek World

Not so bad. I love my residents.

Friday, August 26, 2005 06:34 p.m.
Exhaustion just about sums it up. Too tired to say anything more... I'm still here though.

Friday, August 12, 2005 10:29 a.m.
Although it happened nearly a week ago, I'll do the brief description thing. I went down the shore with Bri and Jes... and it was amazing. Bri had already been in Cape May for a week or there-abouts, so Jes and I drove down to stay the evening. The night we got down there, we went out to dinner with Bri's aunt and grandma, and then went out aaall night. It was -amazing-. We went to the beach the following day, then drove to Long Beach Island where Jes' family was renting a house for a week. We went out again that night and had another fabulous time. The next morning, we went out for the most delicious breakfast ever at the Chegg (The Chicken or the Egg), and then Bri and I were on our way. I have to say... I had the absolute -best time ever- that weekend. I really needed some girl time and some time away. I put up pictures in the webshots albums, so go visit both of them.
Night One
Days Two and Three
The scary thing now is that I go back to school this Sunday. I'm definitely more excited than anything else. Excited because I need to be around people on a more consistent basis. I was so happy to be around Bri and Jes this summer, it was mostly them who I was hanging out with-- mostly Jes really and it was so much fun-- but I can't wait to see school people and just know that there will be people all around. If I'm bored... I'm surrounded by kids. I was also excited to find out that Bryan's coming back on the 20th. I haven't seen him in what seems like forever- at that point it will have been about a month since we will have seen each other. I miss him so much and I think about him all the time. Things are difficult, and I just want to see him. It's tough. Anyway... I dunno. There's just lots of stuff going through my mind on so many different things- school, friends, family... everything. I think there's a good chance I'm going to over-stress myself this semester... moreso than usual. That's a truly scary thought. The whole grad school thing is really getting to me- pretty badly. I need to figure out exactly which schools I need to apply to, print out the applications, write my letters, get my letters of recommendation, plan interviews, plan trips to visit the universities... there's so much to do and I'm sure there's more that I haven't even thought of. There's the whole application process, and on top of that I have to worry about studying for my GRE's, doing really well on my GRE's... I don't do well on these tests- I suck. I'm just an idiot. So that's got me worried. On top of all that, of course, I have to do really well in al of my courses. I can't just slack in my senior year- can't slip into senioritis. I got into this national honor society type thingy .. Golden Key? I don't remember what it's called, I don't have the letter. I'm very excited about it though. That's about all the excitement for now. Just spoke with Min for the first time in so long and it really just made my day. She's coming home soon, but I'll already be at Binghamton by the time she gets back. Blah. I miss my friends already! Oh wait! Tomorrow night... as a goodbye, Jes, Bri, and I are having a bowling night. How very 8th grade. I'm so excited!! Last night to be spent with my girls.

Monday, August 1, 2005 08:10 a.m.
I went to the Mohegan Sun with my Dad, Aunt Carol, and cousin Matt this weekend- my first time at a casino being able to gamble. I lost eighty dollars at the slots. I hate gambling. I had a great time being with my family, but gambling is the devil!! What happened to beginner's luck?? We had lots of good food, the casino was really nice... but there was a HUGE draw back (besides the whole losing my money thing... which wasn't really my money any way... my Aunt had given me money as a gift which I had asked her not to, but she's incredibly stubborn)- the REAL problem was that Clay Aiken was performing both nights we were at the casino. I was surrounded by scary Clay fans every time I stepped off the casino floor. It made my heart hurt. We went to the outlet shopping center a few exits away down 95 S where they had a Coach store and I got a new purse!! I'm so happy... mine was getting dirty and blah and I've had it for four years so it was time. That was pretty much it for our Mohegan Sun excursion- good food, loss of money, new purchases. I came home, Brianna had gotten back from London!!!! I went over to her house, Phil (Bri's boyfriend) answered the door, Jes was there also, and we hung out for about twenty minutes. I guess we didn't really get to talk much, but it was just so nice to see her. Unfortunately, now she's going to Capey May for the next week... I leave a week after that. I feel like my summer has just gone to shit. These past few weeks I've really just felt rather awful and I can't really pin point a specific reason. I'm just glad this is my last week of work... then it's a week of relaxation, then back to school where I'll actually be around people. I miss interaction. Thank goodness Jes has been home- we've seen each other at least once a week... but that's not enough time. It's like I haven't been able to talk to anybody for over a month- it's a horrible thing. Even on the phone with my sister, she just talks talks talks about all the shit going on in her life, then she's gotta go because she has to make another phone call before I can even tell her anything about what's been going on here. I don't know.. I guess I'm just kind of frustrated. Time to go to freaking work.

Wednesday, July 13, 2005 08:04 a.m.
I guess it's time to finally update on the last few weeks... most importantly I have to start out with Bri and Min in London. My cell phone woke me up at 7 AM with a call from an unavailable number. I pick up the phone and it's Brianna- she starts to tell me not to worry, that she's okay, but there have been bombings in London that morning, but she's okay. I was in a daze at this point, and I don't think anything she said to me really sunk in until after I hung up the phone. We talked for only about two minutes because she had to go- international phone calls are too expensive, even with an international cell phone. I go upstairs to watch the news and it hits me. I began to see the news reports and hear about the attacks and I realized that Bri and Min were in the middle of all of that. I then went upstairs because I wanted to make sure that Min was okay- I was really hoping that she was online- she had an away message up saying that she was at class... I started to freak out- I left her a message just asking her to let me know that she was okay. Luckily Brianna was online and we talked for a little while- she was *so* shaken up... all I wanted to do was be there for her and talk to her and give her a hug or something... just make sure she was okay- and I just couldn't do it. It had to be one of the most awful feelings in the world. That and I still didn't know about Min! Bri then told me that she had spoken with Min, and that she was okay also. I felt *so* much better knowing that the both of them were alright... but this was just an awful day. I know I was crying for a good portion of it. I was talking to Dan online later on in the day and I had a freak out crying attack on him. I just got an e-mail today from Brianna's mom which will better summarize everything that's been going on over there in London... and it shows you how close Bri really was to everything... and it's just scary. Min was right there too. Her class was right around the corner from the bus bombing- nevertheless.. my friend's seem to like it there, and despite that heinous bombing, they're loving the European experience. So here's the e-mail and accompanying article from Bri's mom, Betty:

Hi Everyone,

As most of you know, Brianna is studying on Kingston, a suburb of London, for the summer semester. On July 7, she was visiting London during some free time with her flat mate. They were traveling via the “tube” or subway system when an announcement was made that there were electrical problems or “power surges” ahead. They were then rerouted to the next station. What they did not know at the time was that these power surges were bombings in the cars just ahead of hers. She proceeded on her way and went to the British Museum. It was there that another flat mate called her cell phone, to ask if they were OK, and told her to get out of London because it was being bombed. Again what she was unaware that the double deck bus bombing was just blocks away from the museum. Twice she averted tragedy. She was initially unable to contact us via phone to tell us she was OK, but luckily after we heard the 6 am news we were able to get a call through to her cell phone while she was still in London and trying to make her exodus. Travel in and out of London was stopped but she had the presence of mind to call the program director to get directions on an alternate route out of the city. Later, the head of the New Jersey Consortium for International Studies called me to make sure I had heard from my daughter, and assure me that she was in contact with the authorities in Kingston and all the students were accounted for, and every precaution was being taken for their safety. After careful consideration she and 4 other students traveled to Paris for a pre-planned 4 day holiday break from classes. It was just what the doctor ordered, she fell in love with the City of Love.
I am counting the seconds until she returns home on July 30. Please help me pray for her safe return.
Betty
The Trenton Times contacted her and requested an interview, to read the article, just copy and paste the link below. It may be in the Caldwell Progress this week, too.

The Article


So... that's the Bri and Min stuff. They tell me that they've been taking lots of pictures. Bri loved Paris, Min studied for her mid term at a pub (which I think is hilarious) and after her stay in London, Min is doing a two week tour of Europe. I'm *very* jealous. Unfortunately, because of those extra two weeks, I won't be seeing Min until who knows when.
As for the weekend- it was definitely one of the best weekends yet. On Friday it was a Jes night. I went to her house with my Life Aquatic DVD which we had attempted to watch the weekend before... too bad talking got in the way of that. We watched with her parents whom I absolutely adore. They love me because the first time we ever met I accidentally just introduced myself as 'Jewish'. Long and stupid story that only Bri, Min, and Jes really understand. Anyway, I had a great night just hanging out at the Merrell house... I missed that family!! Saturday I went to Long Island for Lynsay's graduation party. It took me forever to get out there 'cause the GWB... well that was just ridiculous. That and I couldn't find one of the streets once I got to Oceanside. But it was really nice to see Lynsay and meet some of her home friends. I hung out for the most part with two of her guy friends from home that I'd just met that day. I didn't really know anybody that well from Binghamton so it was one of those awkward party things for me. Ashley was supposed to come and so was Jackie, but since Ashley's mom didn't let her come to the party, Jackie didn't come either. They would have been the only two people that I really knew well... and I really would have liked to see Ashley. We didn't really talk that much at all this semester. Sherwin and Dimitri showed up just as I was leaving, so I got to chat a little with them. Anyway... the point is I was just happy to see Lynsay and I'm sure I'll drive out there again to check out her place where she's going to be an RD at some point over the summer. It's kind of scary to think that I only have one more month of summer left, but that's also kind of a relief- I want to go back to school. Sick of home. Anyway, I left Lynsay's house and took a nice drive over to Bryan's- it only took life a half hour so it wasn't that bad. It's always amazing whenever I go to see him. We hung out with his friends, went around town... we got pulled over 'cause one of his headlights was out. That had to be the highlight- why? The cop pulled Bryan over, asked for his license and registration. We were waiting for the cop to come back- we waited for what seemed like forever. It took him literally 25 minutes to come back to the car, and he didn't even get a ticket or anything! Anyway... I ended up staying overnight. We got up really early and went to the beach with his parents and sister- Robert Moses or something. It was SO hot. I was the only one who went in the water really- Bryan came in for all of about two minutes and was out of there. We were at the beach until the mid afternoon, and then we went back to his place for an early dinner, and then I had to go. I didn't want to leave but.. hey- work on Monday. Nikhil was home for the weekend, so right after work I went to his house for a few hours which was wonderful. We just hung out and I met one of his friends from school. He made me eat massive amounts of food. I might go to Penn State this weekend for a visit, but that's very much up in the air right now- I have no idea what I'm going to be doing at this point- maybe Binghamton for a night at Greg and Mike's house (my volleyball guys!). Maybe nothing. Who knows! If it doesn't rain anymore and dries up a little bit, there's supposed to be volleyball tonight at 6 at Washington School- that would make me the happiest person. I haven't played in so long. I can't wait to take volleyball class this semester with PJ, Greg, and Andrew. Tomorrow I have to go to the dentist (the doctor that scares me the most.. ugh) and then I'm going to see Mama Mia with my Mom, Jaime, Marcy, and Sarah. It's actually one busy week I guess. I'm done with the babbling.

Tuesday, July 5, 2005 06:11 p.m.
The old Turkish guy who works at the gas station creeped me out today. I drove up to fill up my Civic which was pretty much running on fumes and unfortunately New Jersey isn't self service. I ask him to fill up the tank, hand him my credit card, and he runs everything through and starts making small talk with me. Of course I talk back to him because I could never be rude to a stranger like that. We're talking about how nice the weekend was and what we did, and all that small talk. The tank fills, he grabs my card from inside the little booth, he looks at my name on the credit card, and says, "You must be German." He's right- my Grandpa is German so it's a part of my descent. He goes on to tell me he spent X number of years in Germany but he was born in Turkey. He then proceeds to ask me if I've ever had German food, and I politely reply that I like all sorts of food (which is no lie- I'm an equal opportunist- ooooh fooooood), and then he asks me if I like Turkish food. I said I'd never had that before in my life. He says, "Well every Saturday I go to this wonderful little Turkish restaurant. Perhaps this Saturday you'd like to go with me, yes?" At this point, I had already signed my name on the bill and I was so ready to go and just get the hell out of there... now I was officially creeped out by the 50 year old man- so I just laughed nicely and said I had to go but thank you. SWEET GOODNESS. A little creepy, a little funny, but mostly odd. Oh... but an amazing weekend. Thanks entirely to the Feinmans, Jes, and Bryan. Unfortnately it was so amazing that I'm absolutely exhausted and I could go to bed right now. I'll resist and do more productive things like make hall decorations for my floor this coming semester- why? BOREDOM

Monday, June 27, 2005 02:23 p.m.
Pictures are up from Jen's wedding. It was a beautiful affair- a crazy Jewish dancing phenomenon!!! Jen looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding gown and everybody had a fantastic time. The ceremony itself was lovely- the rabbi seemed very friendly and the cantor had a beautiful singing voice. When Jen started to walk down the aisle she cried... so I cried. The rest of the night was wonderful. Emily and I danced like crazy. Afterwards, I went to Brianna's house to hang out a while and say goodbye before she leaves for England- she leaves on Tuesday and I dunno what I'm gonna do without her and Min- Jes was at Bri's house, and I hadn't seen her in about two years. It was great to see her. We'll probably get together since we both really don't hang out with anybody at home. That will be nice. But it was hard to say goodbye to buttface- I'm gonna miss her a lot while she's gone. It's gonna be lonely in New Jersey to be quite honest. Blah. My sister also left this morning... NJ is empty. She came into my room last night and I wouldn't let her leave- we cuddled!!! I miss her. I never get to see Emmy anymore now that she lives in Orlando. On an excellent note- leaving to see Bryan in about half an hour. Hopefully I won't hit too much traffic on the way over to Long Island, but that's asking a lot. We'll see what happens!

Saturday, June 25, 2005 08:26 a.m.
I finally added the Hawaii pictures, but I had to do it at a new webshots album, so you can find that here. Go.. look.. enjoy. I also have some pictures from when Danny and Fernando came over with their little puppy Jersey yesterday (and she's absolutely adorable) up at old webshots album so look at those too! Here's what's been happening. Work started this past Monday. I like most of the kids I'm taking care of- they're absolutely adorable, they listen well for the most part, and I like them (most of them). I'm always tired by the end of the day, but hey- what can you do? Monday and Friday I work from 845 until 1, and Tuesday through Thursday I do 845-245... then I'm exhausted. Work is fine. I saw Bri yesterday which made me super happy!!! She leaves for England on Tuesday... I won't see her for an entire month which is absolutely ridiculous- in an awful sort of way. I'm going to miss her too much. I'm going to see her again on either Sunday morning before Jen's wedding (my sister's friend, not my Jenny Jee- don't worry!!) or after I get back from it... that's it. Then I don't see her until she gets back. I did go to her house yesterday, after she came over to see Jersey- the Danny and Fernando's little puppy, and saw the new pool that Mommy (Betty) and Stinky (Ray) put in. Yes... I really do call them that. The pool looks like so much fun!! I cannot wait to go swimming in it. Sweet goodness. As for today.. oh yes.. MUCH exicement. I'm going into the city for the afternoon to see Min! We'll do a lot of walking since it's supposed to be a gorgeous (but grossly hot) day and then have a nice dinner.. and then I'm on my way home. I also had to see Min before *she* leaves to go to England as well. People are leaving me for large amounts of time... going to other countries, continents blah blah blah.. I'm jealous. I barely get to see Min as it is- I think this will be the only time I'm going to see Min for the remainder of the summer... we won't even get to see each other before school begins- we have to wait until we get our first break from school. I don't like this thought. Alright... Monday: the goodness- a short work day, quick shower... then I'm going to Long Island to see Bryan!! I'm so happy- I miss him like crazy. I'm going to see his show at night, and then stay over. I have no idea what's happening on Tuesday. He does have work during the day so I have no idea what I'm going to do. We'll see what happens. As for now- laundry time. Look at the pictures. They're fantastic.

Monday, June 20, 2005 08:09 a.m.
Reasons why today sucks:
1: I have to go back to work
2: I'm working with a woman who is absolutely insane
3: (Good thing)After a nice short four hour work day, (bad thing) I come home to a house that is an absolute mess
4: If I don't clean it up a bit, I will go insane, and if my Mom sees that I don't clean up a mess I didn't make after I come home, she'll call me a lazy piece of crap and start bitching me out
5: I have to pick my Mom up from work today in the middle of rush hour traffic on route 80- the worst road to drive on in rush hour traffic in NJ in my opinion all because my sister wanted a car to take down the shore with her friends... who own a car
6: After I pick up my Mom from work, somebody has to go with my Dad to the Harrison station to pick up the truck - that's probably me. I hate today.

I'll have more to say later I'm sure.

Thursday, June 16, 2005 12:24 a.m.
I just spent the past two weeks in Hawaii with my family... non-stop family. It was beautiful, hot, scenic, frustrating, and I'm glad to be home. I'll put pictures up eventually- I have to find a place to easily upload them all... there's a million. What am I really excited about?? I saw my Brianna-face today- she got this *gorgeous* new haircut that I love. It's all short and shexy!!! If I'm home Saturday night at a reasonable hour, hopefully I'll see Min- I mees her. I'm going to Binghamton wtih Bryan early early early on Friday morning and leaving very late on Saturday night as far as I know... I'm so excited to spend (almost) two days with him... I miss him a ridiculous amount- it's actually making me dislike the summer for the separation. In the words of Bird, "Shleepy time.

Tuesday, May 31, 2005 10:36 a.m.
My sister is here which is fabulous- I love her to death. The not good thing: when she *is* here, my Mom forgets that I'm alive so I turn into super bitch and then she gets even more mad at me than usual and we really get at each other's throats. We'll see what happens over the next two weeks when we're in Hawaii. My cousin Andrew got married this past Sunday... I cried a whole bunch, that's all I've got to say. The wedding itself was held in a church, which my family was a little unhappy with (our big.. Jewish.. family) but there was a rabbi incorporated into the service which was nice. Leigh Anne looked beautiful, Andrew looked handsome... I love him to death. I just can't believe he's married now. It didn't sink in yet. After the ceremony, we went to a hotel where my Aunt Carol had rented a few rooms to just kind of hang out for the interim before the reception. We got a little coffee, fixed our hair and such... just kind of relaxed. The reception itself was beautiful and fun. Lots of delicious food including SUSHI!!!!! and shrimp, scallops, chicken, and all good stuff... ooh calamari yes. Unfortunately, my Grams took a bite of something and it got stuck in her throat and she started choking... this is what always happens. We spent a lot of the night with her in the bathroom which kind of sucked, but she wasn't in good shape. She came up for small parts of the party, but she spent most of the time near the sink... I felt awful. As for the rest of the night, it went extremely well. I spent most of it hanging out with my cousins Michael and Rachel in the beginning, and then Richard at the end. I got about four glasses of wine with my cousin Michael, so I was good to go. He cracks me up- that entire side of my family is hilarious actually... I love having them all together- hilarity always ensues. I danced with my Mom for part of the night- my sister and I were going crazy to Sir Mix A Lot, and Richard and I were dancing at the end of the night, and his brother came too-- I met Richard's family for the first time, and they were so sweet. His father came up to me and said that he was always talking about me and said that when Richard would come to visit me (back in the day) that he always said he was going to visit the girl he always had so much fun with, and all things like that! It was very very sweet. Richard's brother is *exactly* like him too which is hilarious. OH- best part of the night was dancing with Andrew... he goes absolutely nuts- I wish I had my camera to take pictures of HIM dancing... sweet goodness it's amazing. That was pretty much my night- amazing. I put all the pictures up, so check them out.

Saturday, May 28, 2005 04:53 p.m.
The beginning of my AIM profile:
Holy fuck, I hate NJ. You are not meant to live with your parents after 20.

The response from my friends:

BRI IZ ME: you may hate NJ...but you love meeee and i'm from NJ so therefore you must love Nj
Auto response from Boothlisa: Cell
BRI IZ ME: right?
BRI IZ ME: and i agree about living w/ parents after 20
BRI IZ ME: its a travesty
BRI IZ ME: its a sham
BRI IZ ME: its a mockery
BRI IZ ME: ITS A TRAVIS-SHAM-MOCKERY!!!
BRI IZ ME is away at 2:18:41 PM.


JKFeinman: you are harboring quite the resentment at jersey
Auto response from Boothlisa: Cell
JKFeinman: deep breaths
JKFeinman: go to your happy place
JKFeinman: think rainbows and gumdrops and beer
JKFeinman is away at 4:27:03 PM.

I love my friends.

Saturday, May 28, 2005 11:19 a.m.
It hasn't even been two weeks and I DON'T WANT TO BE IN NJ ANYMORE. Staying in my house fucking sucks. My Mom is getting on my nerves (as is to be expected) and I'm definitely getting on hers. I'm looking forward to getting a job, being in debt, paying my own bills-- just so I don't have to live in this fucking house. Sweet God.

Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:37 a.m.
I guess for my own sake I should finally write about how my weekend went when I visited Bryan on Long Island.
Saturday: I left my house at 4:20 for the 60 mile drive. Things went smoothly for the first 20 miles towards the GWB.. and then I hit the traffic. It took me one hour to travel the last five miles to reach the toll right before the bridge. It took me ten minutes to cross it, half an hour to get to the Throgs Neck which is only just a few miles from the GWB, then I got caught in more traffic on the LIE... I finally got to Bryan's house at 6:40. What should have taken me no longer than an hour took me over two. As I pull up to his house, he's outside talking to two of his friends. I was *so* excited to see Bryan, and *so* excited to get the crap out of my car. I briefly met his two friends Seth and Jason who both seemed really nice. Bryan and I headed inside with my stuff and pretty much immediately sat down for dinner with his parents and two of his four sisters. Dinner was delicious and his family seemed very sweet! Pretty much right after that, Bryan took me out to see his town. He drove me around and showed me where he went to school and everything, where the village was (and I really liked it), showed me the LI Sound, the beaches- everything. We ended up at Coldstone Creamery where we got delicious ice cream, and then went to see his friend James who was having people over. I pretty much met most of Bryan's friends that first night- honestly... they are all absolutely awesome people. I liked them so much and they made me feel really comfortable and at home. There was ping pong, foosball (lots of foosball), embarassing pictures, food... I just had so much fun. Like I said, all of his friends are really just amazing!!! I love them. We got back to his house around 230 or 300 and just relaxed together until we fell asleep around 500 or so.
Sunday: Both of us are up and ready to go by around 1 in the afternoon. Bryan takes me out for some AMAZING sushi. We ordered a spicy tuna roll and a J Roll initially... the J Roll was one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life (and it also happens to have the same name as one of Bryan's friends, Jason) so we ordered another one for the both of us. So good. We then drove over to a beach, the place that he and his friends like to go and just bbq and hang out a lot. It was kind of private property or something, so it was fenced in and we shouldn't really have been on it, but we just walked around the fenced area on the rocks and got to the beach. It was the most beautiful thing- we were just lying together and it was so peaceful and beautiful... I was just so incredibly happy at that moment. It started to rain after about half an hour or so, so we decided to take the short route and just hop the fence to get to Bryan's car. I had *no* problem in hopping the fence, but what I didn't take into account was the guard rail just a few feet from the fence. I scaled the fence with no problems, and as I popped over it, the back of my leg landed straight on the guard rail. It was so incredibly painful, but I tried not to freak out about it. My pants were torn and the back of my leg was cut from just an inch or so under my fat ass and down about 8-10 inches. SO UGLY. Bryan felt so bad even though it wasn't his fault at all, so we tried to get back to his house as quickly as possible to clean up the grossness that was my leg. He did pretty much everything for me, and he was so sweet about it... cleaned it up, put on the bandages we bought. (the cut now: I got a tetnis shot just to be safe, but I have this ridiculously ugly cut up thebag of my leg, and the bruising is HORRIBLE- I might take a picture) Later on in the evening we went to Jason's house for a BBQ. Jason is an *amazing* cook and just a really sweet guy in general. He made these amazing burgers with onions in them and a special sauce- best... burgers ever. His parents and family were also incredibly sweet!!! Everybody was over again which was really nice- we ate outside, but it was kind of cold so we decided to move into the little room over the garage to watch TV. Big comfy couches. I fell asleep on Bryan's lap. We were back at his house at 1130- we were both so tired. We decided to watch the Incredibles (which we had tried to watch the night before but had fallen asleep to). We went to the living room which has the absolute comfiest couch ever... I want to steal it... to watch the movie. I fell asleep in Bryan's lap again, but he liked the movie- he made it through the whole thing. We were pretty much done after that and I snuck back up to his room to go to sleep, and he slept on the couch.
Monday: Woke up late. Went out for pizza for brunch anad it was delicious!!! Drove around some more. I don't really remember exactly what we did on Sunday... we had dinner with his family again, which was really good... again. After that we went to Matt's house to watch the season finale of 24 with some people- it was really good!!! I don't even watch that show and I liked it. It was a smaller group of people, but still a lot of fun. I also heard Bryan's band (well... 3 out of the 4 of them were there) play and they were actually really good. I *loved* the song they played. (sidenote: Bri and I were talking today, and we agreed guys who play drums are ridiculously sexy... Bryan. yep) After they played, a group of us went to Taco Bell- yummy. I said goodbye to Bryan's friends, we headed back to his house, printed out directions home, and I was on my way and back in an hour. It was so hard to say goodbye to him. I miss him already... a lot. I hate living an hour away. It could be far worse, but I just hate not having him right here. That was my weekend... I had a wonderful time and I can't wait to see Bryan again and go back to Long Island (which I fell in love with) and see his friends (who are just as awesome as he is).
I've been spending all my time at home with Brianna and it's been wonderful. We do our workouts (pilates, tae bo, 8 minute abs) and just kind of lounge around and watch tv... lots of coffee and Dunkin Donuts and such. We went out to a bar in town the other night which was really nice- we decided to go back on a Thursday for 80's night. Today... was amazing. Bri and I did all three workouts 'cauase we're crazy like that. We bought a bridal magazine each and flipped through them both after our workouts and picked out all the wedding dresses we liked- it's so weird, because we have practically the same taste!!! I guess it's also just weird that we're looking at wedding dresses in general, but... it's how we roll. What can you do?! We then went to volleyball at Washington School (like we used to every Monday night) to play and it was SO MUCH FUN. We saw some girls with whom we used to play on the team, some of the old men who would regularly come to the Monday night league, and Mr. Lindgren was there too!!!!! We had the most fun and amazing time. We were playing pretty well (Bri and I) and I wish it didn't end. We went to Dunkin Donuts afterwards for some coffee which was sooooo nice. It's my favorite time. Now I'm gonna head downstairs and just wait for Bryan to call me again! Yay. Good night.

Friday, May 20, 2005 12:04 p.m.
It's finally Friday- one more day until I go visit Bryan for the weekend. I also just found out that he took off from work on Monday, so I can stay another night and day... I miss him just.. a ridiculous amount. The plan: stay up late tonight (hopefully do something with Briannama in the afternoon and maybe at night as well??) and wake up late tomorrow, so the hours don't drag by- He has work until 5 on Saturday, so I can't leave until later. I don't want to be running around my house like an idiot (which is what I do in anticipation for things- I can't sit still). SATURDAY!!!!!

Friday, May 20, 2005 12:35 a.m.
I had SO much fun with Brianna tonight- check out the pictures to get an idea of the night. We watched 50 First Dates and Bri actually cried- we've both gone soft in our old age. I got my hair cut today- I don't know if I like it. Again, I lean towards no, but I'm hoping I get used to it over the next few days. I also observed Dr. Trause's Latin classes today and he is just the most amazing teacher ever, and I was reminded why. We talked about more grad school stuff, and I'm pretty sure that I've changed my mind about my degree: I wanted to get an MAT in Latin (Masters and Teaching in Latin), but I've decided to go for my MA, and possibly even go for my doctorate. The MAT programs are great, but I only do half the amount of Latin that I would in a normal MA program, and the other half of the credits in the MAT program are education related. Granted, I *do* want to take all of those education courses, but I want to do as much Latin as possible. I'll see if the universities I'm considering are flexible in allowing me to kind of do my own program. One more full day between me and Long Island to see Bryan. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL SATURDAY!!!!

Bri's away message to end the night:
Auto response from briizme: today was GREAT! i got to spend the morning with my Phil and the night with my other significant other ;-)
...what else can a girl ask for?!
PS - craaaazy pics of tonight's debauchery coming soon

Brianna- she's fabulous... I just wish Min was here- come back to West Caldwell!!

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 03:20 p.m.
I've been home since Saturday night. YAY!!! It's really nice to be home, but I have mixed emotions. Half of the staff graduated and it's weird knowing that next year I'm not going to come back to the same people. People are moving off campus- Bryan and his suite are moving to Oak, Jeff and Pj's suite are moving off (but PJ is staying on campus as an RA in Onondaga YAY!), Greg and all the guys already live off campus- looks like I won't be actually at Binghamton a lot next semester. What can you do? Like I said- home is nice. I love spending time with my parents, I've already spent lots of time with Brianna, Min and I will be seeing each other, I saw Jen for the one full day she was home (she's heading back to Binghamton as an orientation advisor and I'll be visiting her later in the summer), I saw some family, and I visited Dr. Trause at the high school this morning. Tomorrow I'm going back to the high school at around 11 to just sit in Dr. Trause's Latin class for the remainder of the day and just observe. Since I want to get my MAT in Latin, which will allow me to teach grades 5-12, I want to see what the high school classroom is like again. It's also a great way to fill the day- I wish my days would go by more quickly- I'm visiting Bryan on Long Island this coming weekend, and *I can't wait*. I miss him.. it's weird not to see him every day, but maybe it's a good thing! Makes you more appreciative of time you do actually get to spend together. I'll stop with the gushy stuff. But yea, I can't wait to drive out there and meet his friends and family! I spoke with Bryan's friend James on the phone last night, and he seems like a really nice guy, and I can only hope the rest of his friends are as cool (and I'm sure they will be). I really want Bryan to meet Bri and Min, but it may be difficult being that we're all going away at different times- me to Hawaii and Bri and Min to England. I guess we'll just have to plan carefully. When Bri and I were hanging out last night, we were talking about what we wanted to do with grad schools- we discovered that we're applying to a handful of the same schools and/or schools in the same general area. Maybe it's a little idealistic, but if we both get into good programs at the same school or schools in the same vicinity, we want to live together- it would be AMAZING. We were getting an idea of apartment prices in the New York City metro area and in the Boston area. I'm so excited to see where this leads. The schools I'm seriously considering at this point, and most likely applying to are Boston College, Boston University, University of Florida at Gainesville, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Vanderbilt. They all offer the MAT program for Latin. I also may apply to the following schools which offer an MA in Latin, but not an MAT: Villanova, Columbia, Florida State University at Tallhassee, Fordham, NYU, and University of Chicago. Most of these are *very* good schools, and I'm really worried about my ability to get into them. My GPA is really good (and hopefully will remain that way after this semester and next year), but I still have to take the GRE's which scare the hell out of me. I don't do well on standardized tests... this could kill my chances of getting in to a place which is really worthwhile. I've got to admit, I'm freaking out a little bit. That's my deal with grad schools. I'm getting fat again. I don't know what the hell is wrong with me- I don't want to be how I was last summer, and I'm just turning into a walking land monster... again. I love food too much- way too much. Trying to cut back again and just stop eating so damn much. Oh that's tough!!! Based on fatness, Bri and I decided to work out together- do Tae Bo, Pilates, running and walking together- it's so much easier to be motivated when you have somebody to do this with. Maybe I'll get back into decent shape- who knows!!!! I figure if I can run a mile 4 or 5 days a week, I'll be happy girl. I can take 15-20 minutes out of my day for a leisure run and just get some nice exercise in. Now it's just a matter of being able to run a mile- which I can't- 'cause I'm an out of shape piece of crap. I'm done with the mean comments about myself. My Mom and I went shopping yesterday and we got a new digital camera to replace mine that was stolen out of my luggage when I went to Orlando. Now I have to figure out this camera and show my parents how to do everything- I'm not sure if they bought this for me, or if it's going to be a family camera. I guess I should ask. Tonight my Mom and I are going to Trader Joe's for food shopping- it's my favorite place to go. Natural items, all organic like!! I wish I could eat good food like that all the time, but being at college makes that damn near impossible. What can you do? Being that I only got three hours of sleep last night, I'm going to attempt to take a nap (probably unsuccessfully) and then I'm off. Oh wait... HAWAII IN TWO WEEKS FOR TWO WEEKS. I'm done.

Thursday, May 12, 2005 06:26 p.m.
What's been going on:
I can't wait to be home and see Brianna and Min. I miss them *so* much and we've been talking a lot more lately. I look forward to taking trips into the city to visit Min over the weekends and us going to the beach (we agreed it had to happen *at least* four times). Bri and I were also talking and we both miss just .. everything- us relaxing at my house and falling asleep on my living room couches at like 11 at night. I miss going to the diner at random hours and ordering coffee and toast and just talking. This is why I can't wait to go home. I miss my big queen sized bed. I miss my parents. I miss Emma and Nikhil and everybody. Yay home.
On the downside.. it's going to be so weird not surrounded by everybody- just walking up a few flights of stairs or something to see your friends. It's such an odd change that's always tough to get used to. Greg, Mike, Andrew, Tom, and the Robs are all at home and I'm not gonna play volleyball with them for three months- that sucks. People are graduating... that sucks. I especially don't like the fact that I'm not going to see Bryan *nearly* as much as I have been able to. I'm going to Long Island the first weekend I'm home to go visit him and I can't wait to meet his family and friends... but I'm definitely nervous about that as well... really nervous. I just don't always like the idea of leaving school.
I'm also getting a little freaked out because, now that I've finished my finals.. I'm a senior. Graduating from college pretty much in a year. One year of college craziness and then grad school. That's a freaking scary thought.
As for my finals: my classical mythology one... I should have studied more for it. I don't think I did that well. I'll probably end up with a B+ in the class, but I know I should have gotten at least an A-. I think I screwed that up today. As for my Ancient Law and Society class, I think I did really well on the final- I wrote two ridiculous essays in 35 minutes.... the good 35 minutes.
Now I'm just sitting here in the RA office on check out duty until 8... after that Bryan and I are going on a date... I'm so excited. It's ridiculous how much I like him. Ridiculous. I'm looking forward to tonight. Get me out of this office!!!!!!

Thursday, May 12, 2005 12:36 a.m.
I don't really have too much to say except that Bryan is amazing.

That's it.

Wednesday, May 4, 2005 12:22 a.m.
There is no point to posting the conversation... except that I love and adore Jaime. She cracks me up like no other. I love you!!!

JKFeinman: sweet!
JKFeinman returned at 12:07:44 AM.
Boothlisa: ahahaha
JKFeinman: wanna make out in the projection room??
Boothlisa: is that *your* idea of a good time
JKFeinman: meet me there in 5?
Boothlisa: fab?
JKFeinman: fab
JKFeinman: never EVER
JKFeinman: see the movie
JKFeinman: my beautiful laundrette
Boothlisa: ahahah- why is this
JKFeinman: it's weird
JKFeinman: and doesn't explain itself
Boothlisa: i love not knowing whats going on!
Boothlisa: that sounds awesome
Boothlisa: yaaaay
JKFeinman: leaving you thinking "really? an hour and 40 minutes of my life? gone? for this?"
Boothlisa: oooh its one of those 'i regret you taking this much valuable time out of my life' movies
Boothlisa: i gotcha
JKFeinman: every time you think you know what's going on
JKFeinman: 1st cousins are hooking up
JKFeinman: people are turning gay
JKFeinman: there's gross toe nail clipping
JKFeinman: and then the credits roll
Boothlisa: ewwwwwww
Boothlisa: ewwwwwwwwwww
Boothlisa: toe nails?!?!
JKFeinman: and you legitimately say WTF
JKFeinman: oh yes toenails
JKFeinman: and not clean pretty ones
JKFeinman: nasty ass disgusting beasts
JKFeinman: ew
Boothlisa: maaaaaaaaaaan
JKFeinman: i'm vomitose just remembering
Boothlisa: that makes me sad
JKFeinman: me ttooo
Boothlisa: oh james.. youll never get those 100 minutes back
... Boothlisa: when are you done
JKFeinman: next monday
Boothlisa: oooh
Boothlisa: ooooh
Boothlisa: how 'cited are ya
JKFeinman: sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Boothlisa: yesssssss
JKFeinman: i'm half dead excited
Boothlisa: what is half dead excited
JKFeinman: because the other half says you have 3 exams in the next 2 days
JKFeinman: so the other half of me
JKFeinman: is dead
JKFeinman: to joy
Boothlisa: hahaha
Boothlisa: im watching elimidate
Boothlisa: i want to kill this canadian bitch
JKFeinman: hahahaha
Boothlisa: shes retarded
JKFeinman: canadians are usually that way
JKFeinman: like either awesome
JKFeinman: or suck-ass
Boothlisa: hahahahaha
Boothlisa: shes beyond suck-ass
Boothlisa: i have no words
Boothlisa: she says boobies too much.
Boothlisa: we cant be friends
JKFeinman: boobies is a horrid word
Boothlisa: shes horrid
JKFeinman: i also don't like panties
Boothlisa: hahaha
JKFeinman: the word.
Boothlisa: thats just dirty
Boothlisa: hahaha
Boothlisa: suuuure
Boothlisa: suuuuuuuuuuure
JKFeinman: i mean
JKFeinman: OBVI i enjoy the naked time
JKFeinman: as much as anyone
JKFeinman: but the word makes me sad
Boothlisa: do we know the origin of the hatred of the p word
JKFeinman: no
JKFeinman: i just think it's weird
Boothlisa: thats cool thats cool
Boothlisa: i respect that
JKFeinman: haha i respect YOOOOOOOU
Boothlisa: oh you...
Boothlisa: stop..
Boothlisa: youre making me blush
JKFeinman: i'm just trying to get you to that projection booth
Boothlisa: hahaha
Boothlisa: what is it with you and the booth?!
Boothlisa: HONESTLY
JKFeinman: haha :-[it's in mean girls
Boothlisa: ooooh i want to see that
Boothlisa: baaadly
Boothlisa: uber bad
JKFeinman: cracks me up
JKFeinman: i own it
Boothlisa: we'll watch
Boothlisa: WHEN I VISIT YOU IN THE CITY
Boothlisa: oooho yea
Boothlisa: giggity giggity
JKFeinman: YES YES YES
JKFeinman: HAHAHAHHAHA
JKFeinman: GIGGITY GIGGITY
Boothlisa: hahaha i adore you!!!!!!!!!!
JKFeinman: as well you should
JKFeinman: i am adorable
JKFeinman: for now, i must away
Boothlisa: noooo
Boothlisa: noooooooooo
Boothlisa: okay
Boothlisa: but i love you
JKFeinman: hahaha
JKFeinman: you'll be ok
JKFeinman: you have elimidate
Boothlisa: ...
JKFeinman: and i heart youuuuuuuu
Boothlisa: i know...
Boothlisa: i heart yoooooouuuuuuuuuuouououou
JKFeinman: alright datey mcgee
JKFeinman: i'm peacin out
JKFeinman: love to my homeboys (aka you_ JKFeinman: )
Boothlisa: hahaha
Boothlisa: peace out
JKFeinman: booyashaka
JKFeinman: check it
JKFeinman is away at 12:20:24 AM.
Boothlisa: ALI G I ADORE YOU
Auto response from JKFeinman: "excuse me miss, you look like you know a good time...can you tell us a good bar" really? drunk man? because last i checked i was wrapped in a sweater, freaked out by the weirdest movie ever, rockin a weird side pony tail and holding note cards. if that's a good time to you, go away.
Boothlisa: giggity giggity

Boothlisa: YES
Boothlisa: YES

Monday, May 2, 2005 10:17 a.m.
I guess I haven't really updated anything in quite a while. Like I said, the Green Day concert was just ridiculous. I went with Bryan and his suite and all of 5E came along as well (PJ and Jeff's suite) along with some other people. The line itself that we waited on was absolutely crazy. It stretched from the events center all the way to the main Vestal Parkway entrance- it was hilarious. We were all kind of drunk so we were just a group of crazy loud people yelling and singing and doing dumb things online... not me so much, more others. Of all the people I saw on line that I knew, I really don't know how many of them were sober. It was hilarious. By the time we had finally reached the doors, My Chemical Romance was nearly done with their set (apparantly they only played for about half an hour or so). We ran down the bleachers and tried to get as close to the stage as possible. We had a really good view and we weren't too far away. Our huge group had broken into multiple groups, and I pretty much ended up with Bryan, Brian, Tony(?), and Ali(?) I think. The crowd was ridiculously pushy, there were mosh pits, crowd surfers- it was amazing. After My Chemical Romance got off stage, Green Day was up there not too long after. Everybody went NUTS. There was so much pushing and all I've got to say is thank goodness Bryan was there- he held me up the entire time through the concert. Green Day put on an absolutely ridiculous performance. They played a nice mix of new and old songs and they were all about getting the crowd really into the performance. They had people from the crowd come up on stage and play the instruments for them- so awesome. I've fallen back in love with Green Day. They played for a full two hours and it was heavenly. Bryan kissed me... and it was wonderful. We're together now, and he's just awesome. I'm really happy. Thursday I had lunch with Christina, Adee, Shira, and Hanna and we had the strangest conversation for about two hours. I always have a nice time- I love my Thursday lunches!! On Friday I went with Mike to go get my nose pierced and for him to get his nipple pierced. I asked the guy at Color Tech Tattoo if I could get my nose repierced only about two weeks after it had begun to close up, and he said I should wait a few more weeks. So Mike got his nipple pierced... it was awesome and it looks really good! Over the weekend I pretty much just chilled with Bryan a lot which was really nice. Saturday was Spring Fling. I had to be there the whole five hours from 12-5 for forehead advertising. I made fifty bucks, so I'm not complaining... except that it was freaking freezing outside. Greg and Mike called and they met me for the Allistar and Less than Jake show which followed Spring Fling... I love hanging out with them- they're hilarious. We had played pool together about a week before (Me, Bryan, Greg, Mike, Andrew, and Tom) and had an excellent time. I'm really glad I met all them this year. Anyway, the show was good and it started raining at the end- which was actually kind of fun. After the show I went with Bryan and his suite to Wendy's- I was starving. Now I remember why I don't eat fast food- it was yummy, but I felt like ass after eating everything. That's pretty much it for now- I think my parents are coming to visit this weekend which will be super nice- for Mother's Day. I have a 12-15 page paper due on Friday which I'm just over halfway done with, a 5-10 pager due a week from Thursday, and two exams to study for. I'm screwed. Yep. It doesn't sound like a lot, but one exam is about a book I have yet to read, and the other is an identification exam and there's so many characters to know... I'll be stressing. Fabulous.

Friday, April 29, 2005 01:58 a.m.
Green Day... was amazing. That's all that needs to be said for now... they were AMAZING.

Saturday, April 23, 2005 11:04 p.m.
I'm fat again. Let me go through the events of yesterday and today:
Dan came to visit me from Ramapo which was really nice!! He drove down to my house and we went out to lunch. I took him to the Versailles Diner and we just talked and had a yummy lunch. He was a jerk and *refused* to let me pay (which I have an issue with) but it was very nice. I then showed him around my town (which took all of ten minutes) and then we went back to my house and just hung out and talked for a few hours. I had to give Dan the boot because my parents, grandparents, and I were going out to dinner shortly. I was so happy to see my Shmaniel- hadn't seen him since I visited him in Toms River (where he lives) over the summer. Anyway, so we went out to dinner at this really nice Italian place in Montclair called Fascino's. It was FABULOUS. Very sexy waiter (oh so sexy) who served us some fabulous food. We got calamari and these scallop filled ravioli things as appetizers- I got AMAZING tiger shrimp for my entree served with fennel and cucumbers... I went insane for it. Everybody's meals were amazing (I'm the biggest plate picker ever... isn't that just lovely?). But dessert... dessert... I... oh sweet lord. We got this bread pudding type.. thingy.. and it was instant orgasm. If it was considered to be in good manners, I would have licked the plate. After an amazing meal, I picked my Brianna up from her house and we headed to Emma's house to play a little poker!! I got to see two of my best friends in one night- it was craziness. I lost five bucks, Emma's drunk friend Maggie hit on me, Brianna ended up winning- it was a funny night. I was so happy to see Emma- I barely see her anymore and I just miss her a lot- not fair. After poker, Bri and I decided we wanted to go for a drink, so we headed to the local tavern, Ringside Pub. There was a ridiculous cover charge so we decided to go to the diner instead... we went to the Versailles Diner, my second time there in that day. We just girl talked over coffee and small snacks and it was *lovely*. Brianna- I adore you. Today was all about Passover. We all cleaned up the house for the majority of the morning, and I went to go pick up my Grandma to get her back to our house for the seder. Aunt Carol, Andrew, and Matthew got here around 4 or so, and our cousin Michael came around 430 or 5. I *love* my family. We all haven't been together in a long time, and these people are my absolute *favorite cousins*. They keep me laughing for the entire night, and I just adore them. The seder went pretty quickly with all the Hebrew stuff that I know by heart, but don't understand. Food was amazing (as is to be expected). That was pretty much my night. I still can't wait to go back to Binghamton 'cause I miss people!!! Uuugh... and I wanna play volleyball... and I totally forgot to bring home the reading I was supposed to do. I suck. I'll be heading back to Binghamton hopefully as soon as I wake up on Monday morning. I'm looking forward to it, but I will miss my parents. Less than a month left at school though, which is kind of scary- then I'm a senior. I'm freaking old, man.

Thursday, April 21, 2005 04:58 p.m.
Wednesday: It actually turned out surprisingly well, despite it being my crappy day. I went to my Classical Mythology class at 1050-1150 which just dragged on and on... I find myself having a really short attention span nowadays. Sat around and did nothing until my Ancient Law and Society class which goes from 220-320... I knew we were going to be getting out exams back, so I decided to head over there, despite the headache that was coming on (I know my migraines are related to stress and weather.. ugh). I picked up my exam and told the professor that I wasn't feeling well, so he said for me to go (I love Professor Kadish.. I'm happy I'm doing an independent study with him next semester). So the exam... well this is the one where I was in and out in literally 20 minutes for one essay.. and I got a B+. I'm not complaining, but I would have liked an A-. I also decided to skip my 330 Latin class (although I know I shouldn't have) and just went and relaxed in my room. Tried to get a volleybal game together as quickly as possible, but that didn't work out too well- a group of us just ended up playing around 430. It started out as me, Bryan (from the fifth floor.. the only person I know who has been skydiving!!!), Greg (he plays volleyball.. he rocks), Dave Russo, and his friend Erik. We were just kind of goofing around until Greg I. showed up along with some other people including PJ, Tom, Mike, Andrew... and other people?? We ended up playing until about 630.. through the rain. Every time the ball hit my arms it stung so incredibly badly with the sand and the water and... ow. We stopped after it started to get ridiculous out there. I went back to my room as quickly as I could so I could shower and get ready for a sushi dinner with my friend Mike from Hinman! We went to this place called Kampai which is just a 2 minute drive off campus and it was just absolutely delicious. I got a spicy tuna roll and miso soup... with a nice little glass of wine and some edamame also. We talked throughout the entire dinner, and I just had a *really* nice time. Came back, had the Mohawk staff meeting which was actually pretty fun, then went bowling with two of my residents- Mike (Boykin) and Brett! I beat Brett twice (he should hang his head in shame). I had a really nice time- I love those guys- I'm so happy they're going to be my residents again next year. OH YEAH!! I forgot... I'm going to be in my room again next year instead of the fourth floor. I get to stay on the third... I'm ecstatic! After bowling, Bryan came downstairs and we just hung out and watched There's Something About Mary and Family Guy until about 4 in the morning- I had a really nice time doing that as well. I think he convinced me to still go to the Green Day concert on the 27th. That's about it.. now I'm home. Goodness. Give me strength. I packed up a lot of crap and took home as much as I could from my dorm room, so we don't have as much to take back when we move me back to the house for the summer. I'm home until Monday, and I can't wait to get back to Binghamton. My life. Hopefully I'll be able to see Briana on Saturday, and maybe even Emma. I don't want Passover to start.

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:04 a.m.
I'm sorry... but I came back to this message from Sean after having been on RA duty for the night... and I was cracking up... so I shall share, although you may not find it as humorous:


Aespera: Sorry, I cant come there and make your night because I'm not there.

Auto response from Boothlisa: Duty 8-12.
Come visit me in the RA Office and make my night!!!

Aespera: But let me tell you.. if I was, it'd be freaking disco time.
Aespera: We'd be groooving to all the latest ghandi style beats..
Aespera: You'd call me lord morimoto funkiyama.
Aespera: Cause, man, I would be so funky.
Aespera: Where is it you are? Bingmanton?
Aespera: There's sone pork in there, isn't there?
Aespera: Tomorrow, the weather will be supreme, and you're charged with beating the hell out of a volleyball.
Aespera: Damnit. I need friends that talk back
Aespera: SOME SORT OF FRIEND YOU ARE.
Aespera: Lisa, if you think I'm the sexiest man alive, don't respond.
Aespera: Ho ho ho.. I knew it!
Aespera signed off at 11:16:35 PM.

I adore you.

Sunday, April 17, 2005 12:03 p.m.
Lots and lots of sports this weekend- which is fabulous. On Saturday I totally forgot that we had co-rec football. We had a game at 2 o'clock against 'Daga and we destroyed them. I was QB and I did relatively well. All I can say is that I was *really* tired after that game. Threw a couple of touchdown passes and stuff which was awesome. We had an hour before our next game which was at 4 against Oneida... we lost soooooo badly. I played awful. I was glad when that was over because a bunch of the guys were playing volleyball over in Newing. I got over there and played for a good few hours- and I rocked it. I love when you have 'on' days- it was mine. I was just incredibly exhausted after being in the sun all day and running around. I came back and pretty much just flopped in my bed for most of the night. Mike came by around 1030 and we just talked and almost fell asleep (well I fell asleep). It was a nice night. Today is gonna be blaaah. I have pre-service at 230 where you meet with the entire CIW RA staff for next year, and hang out with your staff for next year. I hope it doesn't go too long (I don't remember how long it lasts) as in I hope it's done by 5- the guys are playing volleyball at 4 and I don't want to miss all of it. Until then... relaxation.

Friday, April 15, 2005 01:07 p.m.
Despite the fact that I know when I go home for Passover I may go a little crazy from my family, and knowing the my grandparents will be there from Florida, and knowing that my grandparents are going to drive me insane and my Grandma will find it necessary to often comment on how she thinks I'm fat and need to lose weight, and knowing that my parents may get on my nerves just a little bit... I can't wait (need) to go home. I kind of wish I didn't have to come back here and I wish I could just take the rest of the semester off. Too bad that's not an option. I wish this year was over.

Monday, April 11, 2005 10:01 a.m.
This one's for Jen:
So Jen and I, this past BEAUTIFUL weekend, went to the (not-so) fabulous Oakdale Mall. In about an hour and a half or two hours, I managed to buy way too much stuff. Since it was Mike's birthday on the 10th, I got him his favorite book- There's a Wocket in my Pocket, and I also got him an old fart prize ribbon. Two year old OLD man. For meee- I got myself a set of new (legitimate) nose rings. From JC Penny (Penney?) I got an awesome Beatles t-shirt and a colorful halter top. From American Eagle... well I did the most damage there (as per usual) I got an *adorable* pink skirt (yes dear friends from home- P-I-N-K), a white t-shirt with pink lettering in the shape of a heart, a brown t-shirt with American Eagle in fun colors, two pair of shorts- one khaki and one more of a khaki green, and two new pair of underwear. It was a heavenly heavenly day. Now... as for the nose rings... I shouldn't have bothered buying them, now that my freaking nose piercing has closed up. I have to get it redone... I'm so pissed off- I actually really liked the way it looked. My parents will be delighted to know its gone, but nono- I'll have that crap back soon enough. This weekend was amazing though, I must say. First off... it was the most beautiful weekend EVER in Binghamton- it was warm without being oppressively hot, sunny without a cloud in the sky... everybody was outside- I played a crazy amount of volleyball, co-rec football... I just had an amazing time overall. I've also decided to go with the fro for the past few days for sheer laziness- I don't feel like drying my hair. That means 'curls'... which means fro... which means me looking like a geek. Aaaaand I'm done.

Wednesday, April 6, 2005 11:52 a.m.
Every time it's nice enough to play outside (MY FAVORITE!!) I have stupid class- and usually a class I can't skip- Latin, generally. Yesterday was really nice- Sex Jeopardy, the program I did, turned out pretty well- about 15 people were there in total which is semi-respectable. Nobody seemed to know the answers to any of the questions, which was both sad and amusing. Mike came over later on and we tried to watch Elf, but we ended up just talking for about 6 hours. I didn't go to bed 'til 4 because of it, and I'm payin' for it today. TIRED.

Sunday, April 3, 2005 01:29 a.m.
So the few 'relationships' I've had this school year have all just gone to crap. This time... I didn't see it coming at all. What am I doing wrong and/or what the hell is wrong with me?? I just want this year to be over- quickly. Please?

Saturday, April 2, 2005 04:56 p.m.
Let me describe the past few days.. starting with my birthday:
3/30: Well.. I guess technically I'm starting out with the night before- I didn't fall asleep until about 3 AM and I was up at 730... for no reason. I got four and a half hours of sleep- not so good. I started to study for the exam I had later in the day (it was at 220)- read over all my notes a couple of times, got ready for my 1050 class, and headed to it. I go in there expeecting to see my regular Classical Mythology professor.. but no. I had forgotten that she would not be teaching for the remainder of the week because she was still going to be on vacation. Lo and behold, there is my annoying classmate from Latin (not Jeremy- the guy I have my two Latin classes with)... but Will... the most awkward man-child alive. Let me tell you a little about Will- for starters.. he's just WEIRD. I've seen him in the CIW dining hall a few times... here's how one CIW sighting went down: I had just finished dinner with Linds and I was bringing my tray to the little window thing where you put all your garbage- I'm just walking by talking to Linds, and when I turn around and start walking to head back to Mohawk, there is Will Duffy in the middle of a conversation with me that he had started... that I didn't know about 'cause I didn't see him. He just started talking and didn't even care that I wasn't paying ANY attention to him. He's so strange. Also, when we're in class, he's just so gross: he burps ALL the time (and I know.. I burp a lot too... but NOT in class or at restaurants or anything entirely inappropriate.. sweet goodness). And then he lifts up his arms to stretch out and there's these GINORMOUS wet arm pit stains on his shirt.. oy vey. We're talking crazy S.A.P (sweaty arm pits). And he stutters a lot. And he makes excuse for everything he translates wrong and talks really loud and interrupts Professor Williman AND I CAN'T STAND THIS KID. Getting back to the point of things, yeah.. he was my teacher for my Classical Mythology class. That sucked. Afterwards I grabbed a quick lunch with Jeff and he brought me my gift: he got me this awesome make your own Sponge Bob birthday card (but he forgot to get the sponge haha) and the gift was in a Disney characters bag and it made me so happy!!! He got me Shark Tale and he replaced Bambi for me- it was so incredibly sweet!! Yeah, so grabbed food with him and then freaked out about my test, then headed on to it. I was in there from 220 and I was done at 225... I don't know if I did well or not- I wrote down everything I could remember, but... I'm kind of skeptical as to how I did. I'll freak out if I didn't get a B or B+... I'm really scared of not making Dean's List for the first semester ever... that would suck. Moving on- since I had so much time before my Latin class (which starts around 330.. 345ish) I went up to Jeff and PJ's room and kind of chilled.. almost falling asleep on their carpet. Evil Latin came... BUT- this is the class I normally have off campus where we eat dinner after we're done translating- that's nice and all, but if we're done in like 2 hours, that means I have to sit there for an hour more when I'd rather just be on campus. ANYWAY, for the rest of the semester we decided that we're having class on campus- so I walked to the Library Tower and we were done translating in an hour and a half- it was ridiculous. Since the guys were gonna play volleyball, I ran my ass back to the room, got changed, and went to play- it was fabulous!!! I hadn't played since the Woods Olympics... I'm so rusty and bad. I miss playing with the girls at home though- all bump set spike and crazy digging... I miss that! Briannamaaa (farfanugen!!!) After awesome volleyball, Jeff and I showered and he took me out to dinner and it was soooo good. We went to the Olive Garden and I ordered my first glass of wine EVER!! We had really yummy food and it was just so nice to sit down to a really good meal and talk and everything. I had to be back on campus for staff meeting at 905, so before we went back to campus (it was about 840 at that point) Jeff took me to the liquor store so I could buy wine. At staff meeting, Josh (our new RD) had gotten little gifts for Nick and I (it was Nick's birthday a week before mine) and we had cake too!!! It was really sweet of Josh to do that for us- meeting was quick (about an hour) and I was outta there super quick. Jeff and I just watched Shark Tale and drank wine and everything and it was the perfect way to end my day. What I thought was going to be an awful birthday turned out to be absolutely amazing. OH- Jen made me the best present ever: it's this giant *pink* t-shirt and she ironed on letters saying, "My name is Lisa and I'm 21" in big ol' letters. She also got me a whole bunch of Starbursts, Tic Tacs (soooooo reminiscent of my sixth grade obsession... oh sweet lord) and a zipper (from elementary school when by accident I smacked her in the face with my coat zipper hahaha.. oops). Lindsay also got me these ginormous heart shaped sunglasses, a Sponge Bob mini flashlight and cookie dough!!! Min sent me a card with a very special gift attached- a Trojan Magnum extra large condom- "for a good time" hahha. My friends and family all called meee and it was just great. I miss home. Anyway... on Thursday I had a lunch date with Christina (our normal Thursday thing!) and shes got me a funny fabulous card. I played volleyball afterwards... again... and the sand was soooo cold. I guess that's about all I did Thursday, Will was the teacher of my 1050 class again which made me sad... but it was such a GORGEOUS day outside... it was so skirt weather. I got into my new American Eagle skirt and everything... and went to go have a throw with Boykin and his friend Dave. I didn't have a glove so I was catching with my bare hands... by the end my fingers looked like sausages- it was gross. I skipped my Ancient Law and Society class... too nice. Played volleyball instead for like three and a half hours afterwards- it was a sport-tastic day. Unfortunately, I had duty Friday night... it may have been the worst night of duty ever. First off, there was a punk/hardcore show going on in the Great Room that was SO loud.. it was giving me a bad headache. That went on for two hours... sweet lord it was just... ugh I was freaking out and getting REALLY pissed off. Nicolay visited me for a little bit in the office and we talked- he had just broken up with his girlfriend- I felt awful. Jeff also came down for a little bit- he was super bored- I was entirely NOT entertaining... again- I felt bad! Once duty was over I headed back upstairs to just enjoy the silence... no more freaking punk show. Unfortunately, a suite on my floor was just really loud and crazy with the drinking... I warned them once to quiet the hell down... I guess they didn't take it seriously. A half hour later I was back in there kicking everybody out and yelling at people... I was *so* pissed off. It was just a bad end to a (mostly but not entirely) bad night. Bambi and Mary Poppins made that all better this morning... now I'm baking cookies. Fabulous. I'm done.

Wednesday, March 30, 2005 08:44 a.m.
I'm 21. And today will suck. Exam.. 1/4 of my grade.. not ready for it. Classes all day. MY FAVORITE.

Sunday, March 27, 2005 09:43 p.m.
Today was just soooo fabulous. My Mom, Dad, and I went to go visit my Grams and take her out to lunch- we went to the diner (as per usual) and everything tasted yummy. I love seeing the grams, she's adorable. We then dropped her back off and headed into the city to meet up with the Feinmans!! We went to Jaime's dorm (she goes to NYU) where we all chilled for a little bit, waiting for her parents and Jason to get there. When we were all together, we walked around the area looking for a good place to eat. We ended up at this noisy sports bar/restaurant type place. It was alright- lots of fun conversation (and Marcy and Phil arguing- it's amusing). It's scary to think I've known Jaime since we were two years old- that's about nineteen years of my life- I've known her longer than Jaime has known her own little sister and brother- that just blows my mind. I love her family- they're like my own. Anyhoo, we had a late lunch/early dinner- a linner if you will- and headed on for some dessert and the Whole Market. Jason had brought a game with him called 20Q- it's just this little electronic game that looks like a ball- you think of ANY object or thing or whatever and the machine will ask you 20 random questions- it is amazing- it's hard to stump. That amused us until about 7 PM. Then we all went our separate ways- now I'm home packing up my last minute items, excited to head back to school tomorrow morning, bright and early. That's it.

Saturday, March 26, 2005 10:45 p.m.
I'll start out with something for my dear friend: Sean... you rock my world!!! (approve??) This spring break.. I really didn't have that great of a time. It was nice to see my sister and all... but I just had a pretty miserable time. I did nothing and it SUCKED. I flew all th way down to Florida to be with my sister and do things... and we really did nothing. I guess I don't want to go into it much more. I've got to say- overall... this year has been shitty. I'm really just not happy with too much about it. I need it to be over and the sooner the better- I need school to be over and I wish I could just come home and have my girls here. That's not even really goign to happen this summer- Bri and Min are probably going to England for a month on separate programs... I don't know what Jen is doing, don't know what Emma is doing, don't know what Jaime is doing- but she's in Connecticut blaaaah. I just don't feel like I've really made a lot.. if any.. friends this year that I can see myself keeping in touch with after we all graduate... and that's just sad. Kind of puts a negative spin on this year. I only hope that my senior year doesn't suck so much. But still.. I've gotta make it through this one. I guess to end on a good note... after my parents picked me up from the airport (oh... did I mention before that when I got to Florida and looked through my suitcase I found somebody had stolen my new Bambi DVD and my digital camera-- yeah.. that sucked.. sorry tangent) they asked me if I wanted to pick up my (early) birthday present. I had no idea I was gonna get one since they had bought me a lot of clothes when they visited me at Binghamton. They took me to the Short Hills Mall and they led me to the Apple store... I got an i-pod!!! The highlight of my spring break. Maybe I'll decide I want to type out what happened this break... but now now. Until then- back to laziness. Happy to be home.

Monday, March 21, 2005 10:21 p.m.
So I'm in Florida- flight was nice, easy, and quick. I gave my sister a ginormous hug when I saw her and we headed back to the house. My first full day here: we shopped. We shopped like crazy- it was fabulous. We bought a whole bunch of fantastic items from New York & Co. and American Eagle... oh sweet goodness I was in heaven. Earlier in the morning, as a birthday present, my sister took me to a nail salon where I got a manicure, a pedicure, and I got waxed. I haven't been pampered like that in a loooong time. It was really nice- we went food shopping and got some yummy stuff for the week- Emily is the most amazing cook, so I'm happy to eat at the house!! Oh, after the mall we also went to Circuit City and I got Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (extended edition), 50 First Dates, and Love Actually- more to come. We came back after that, had some yummy sausage, peppers, and pasta, and watched Fater of the Bride. Emmy made a point during the movie- Steve Martin remind us SO MUCH of our Dad- it's ridiculous. We cried- I love it. The one shitty aspect thus far: it seems that two things were stolen out of my suitcase at some point at the airport- my new Bambie movie which my Grandma had gotten me as an early birthday gift, and my digital camera... I'm just beyond the point of rage right now. People SUCK. On a good note: plan for the week is as follows- tomorrow Emmy works a double, so I'll be doing homework for the majority of the day. Wednesday... perhaps shopping (maybe Downtown Disney?), Thursday- anything, Friday seeing our cousins Jimmy and Paula and their three daughters (whom we love!!!), Saturday hopefully walk through the house my parents bought down here, then to the airport to head back to NJ. On that note, I'm done.

Saturday, March 19, 2005 09:14 a.m.
Can I just say that yesterday was ridiculous- and not really in a good way. The morning was wonderful- I picked Min up from her house and we went to Dunkin Donuts to have some coffee and just sit down and talk in Dunkin Donuts until she had to catch her bus back to the city. She told me all about California and how she's going to end up going to grad school there (if all goes to plan)... so that means, assuming all goes according to all of our plans- Min's gonna be in California, Bri will be in either Boston or in Texas or something, and I'll be in Florida. That's just kind of crazy- Min made a good point, though about all this. Even if we end up all over the country for grad school, we'll probably still see each other just about as much as we do now that we're no more than 2+ hours from home. Anyway, it was just really nice to see my love- we girl talked- it was fabulous. We then drove to the bus station and we waited for a few... said our goodbyes. I miss herrrr!! Afterwards I went to the DMV to go get my new license- I turn 21 on March 30th, and my license expires that same day, so I had to get it now because I'm not going to be in NJ on my birthday. So I went to the DMV which is about 15-20 minutes from my house (with traffic). I got online, filled out the proper papers, and am called to the front desk. I have my old license and the paper filled out and the guy tells me I need another form of identification- a birth certificate or social security card or passport. I was pissed because on the paper the DMV sent me about getting my new license didn't tell me I needed any of these things. So I go home, pissed off, call my Mom to tell her I need one of those ID's- I'm gonna pick up my passport. So I drove back to my house... with mad traffic. Drove back to the DMV... mad traffic, carrying my license, passport, and appropriate papers in hand. I go to the front desk again and show them my stuff- a new lady tells me I need proof of address- nobody told me this the FIRST time I went home. I told that to the woman and she said I should go to "line 5" and speak with a supervisor. I did that, the woman whips out a flyer telling me everything I need- and she tells me I need to bring some sort of proof of address like a bank statement sent to my house within the past 3 months. I drove in mad traffic home, and again back to the DMV now with my license, passport, and a bank statement from a month ago. I go back online.. again. Go to a different woman again and she says to me, "Don't you have a birth certificate or any other identification?" I asked her why since my passport was there, and she says, "But your passport is expired." I almost start to cry. I said to her I'd been home two times already and this is my third time back at the office- now *she* tells me to go to line 5 and talk with a supervisor... again. So I did. I told her my situation again- nobody had told me that my passport wasn't good because it had expired- the supervisor lady had even looked at my passport herself and didn't say anything to me the first time. The supervisor said to me, "You really need to have some sort of valid ID that hasn't expired... but I'll let it slide this time. I'll approve it." She told me to walk over to a room where I would get my license, so I went in just like she said. I sat down inside for a few minutes while my papers were being processed. There was a woman employee sitting outside the door in the room I was sent to, and all of a sudden, after I had been sitting there for about 3 minutes, she freaking goes BERZERK on me and yelled, "Excuse me?! Miss, did I *say* you could go in there??? WHO TOLD YOU TO GO IN THERE???" I walked over to the woman and calmly told her the supervisor told me to go in there. She gave me an attitude and was like, "WHO?!" I described the lady's looks to her and the supervisor I guess nodded towards me saying I was supposed to be there. This woman wanted to smack me. Sweet goodness. Anyway, paid my 24 bucks, got my license. The shitty part about my license is that the new NJ ones have it so that if you're under 21 your license is vertical, and over 21 it's horizontal. Because I'm not 21, they had to give me the vertical one- so now if I go to clubs when I'm 21, I'll probably get some hassle about my ID. It's bullshit. That was an awful experience.. I hate the DMV. Today was fabulous though- went to my cousin Andrew's wedding shower (well of course it was for his fiancee) and it was nice- boring, but nice. Lots of good food, nice gifts, and best of all I got to see my family. Oh I got to wear one of my cute new skirts- I looked damn sexy, too. Now... time to get gross and flop on the couch.

Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:36 a.m.
Outta here in about an hour or two-- I'm so excited to see my family and just kind of get away from school and (massive amounts of) homework for a while. I wish I was in Florida already.

Wednesday, March 16, 2005 01:30 p.m.
Last night was the first time Jeff and I hung out together in something like a week- we watched Half Baked... it was sooo nice- highlight of my damn day- definitely missed him a lot. As for today- two morem classes separate me from freedom (aka home, then Florida and MY SISTER!). Oh... and a staff meeting with our new RD. I've got most of my stuff ready to be packed up and all--- I'm so excited to see Emily. I miss her so sososososososo much. I think when I'm down there I want to take her out to a really nice dinner- probably take her to one of the countries at Epcot- we love it there- I was thinking Morocco, Japan, or Norway- OOOH I LOVE NORWAY!!!! To be seen. At 220 I get back my first major exam from Ancient Law and Society and get my study sheet for the exam coming up when we get back from break- which happens to be on my birthday- this is going to SUCK. Luckily I can focus on working to study for this exam since I'll have no other homework over break- I've made sure to finish everything so I can spend as much time with my Emberly as possible. Still.. I don't want to go to class today, and then I have to go straight to Latin. It's nice that we do the whole dinner thing afterwards, but I'd much rather just get out an hour early and run to the dining hall and flop in my room. It's all good. Gonna continue getting things ready before class begins.

Monday, March 14, 2005 12:29 p.m.
Start out with the good stuff: suite wars last night was so much fun. It's the program that Lee had been working on that has been going on for the past month which pitted suites against each other, trying to win the $125 cash prize. Anyway, last night was the final giant competition- it was a series of events which included trivia, riddles, a Scene It kind of game, finding a bunch of little 'Nemos' hidden around the Great Room, a doughnut eating contest where you had to be on all fours to eat the doughnut off the string and not use your hands, and best of all a fake orgasm contest. Funniest thing I've seen in my life. It was so funny and just a lot of fun to watch in general, but it was soooo loud... which leads me to the bad stuff. Migraine like crazy. I was really close to tears last night, my head was hurting so badly. I was on duty and in a crazy amount of pain- it felt like my eye was going to explode. Suite Wars went on while I was on duty, and like I said, it was fun- but sooo loud- it was killin' me. I came back to my room after duty and pretty much flopped in my bed after about twenty minutes- couldn't look at the computer any longer. And poor Jeff- his wisdom teeth are giving him ridiculous amounts of pain and his cheeks swelled up and blah- I feel so bad!!! He went home for the day to (hopefully) get everything taken care of, so I hope that works out okay. As for the rest of today- I got my midterm back from my Classical Mythology class and I got an A-. I'm a little upset about it- I really wanted the A, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it. I'm just kind of disappointed. I have my Ancient Law & Society class at 220, and I'll be getting my midterm from that one back as well- *that* one I'm kind of scared of. There's no way I got any type of A. We'll see how it goes... Oh! Our new RD is officially here- I met him while I was on duty last night and he seems like SUCH a nice and sweet guy. I can't wait to get to know him a little better- he seriously seems awesome. I told him that we had our hall meeting at 930, and I told him Suite Wars was going to happen afterwards, and he actually showed up! Such a nice guy. Also, I can't wait to see my sister. Less than a week 'til I'm with her in Florida!!!! I have this picture of us dancing at Pleasure Island, so I decided to make a copy and get a cute frame for it- I'm gonna give it to her when I see her. My Emberly!! I'm gonna go home either on Wednesday night- super late- or Thursday morning as soon as I wake up. Trying to make a neurologist appointment for one of the two days I'll be home- not that it does anything because I never get any medications that help me. This entry has gotten way too long with pointless rambling... so I'm done.

Saturday, March 12, 2005 03:05 p.m.
This entry is for Ms. Jennifer Jee (with whom I went shopping today).
So... today I went to the mall with Jen and two of her residents, Dan and Lisa (it was Lisa's 21st birthday today!!!) We went crazy go nuts looking for stuff. I got three tank tops from American Eagle and five pair of cute Victoria's Secret underwear. This is one of my lesser purchasing days. Gotta go to Casino in the Woods tonight (I'll be going with Jen as well) which should be fun. I've never been to it before!! I met Jeff's friend from home who came to visit him for the weekend and he seems really cool- I like him. OH. I forgot- at the mall I cut out my nose ring (which had literally healed into my nose) and got myself earrings to use instead- it's cute.

Friday, March 11, 2005 11:25 a.m.
I really just want to get out of here, go home for a few days, and then go see my sister- as in right now.

Wednesday, March 9, 2005 09:54 a.m.
So apparantly we're getting an RD for Mohawk... as in Monday. I kind of have mixed feelings about it. I guess we'll have to see what the new guy is like... Not feeling so well today, and of course it's my hell day. Blah.

Tuesday, March 8, 2005 12:18 p.m.
Yesterday may have been the best day ever. A week ago I had received an e-mail (which she had cc'ed to my old Greek professor) from the secretary of the Classics Department at my school asking me to come to her office to pick up a check. I had no idea what it was for or what she was talking about, but I told her I'd be there Monday (yesterday) morning before my class. I headed over at around 1030 on Monday morning to her office, and the woman handed me an envelope. I didn't open it up or anything, but she asked me to sign a photocopy of the check to say I had received it- I looked at the amount on the photocopy and it was for $850. I was freaking out inside. Why was I getting this much money?!!!! There's a tuition incentive that is offered for people who take Greek to a certain level (and you get more money if you take Latin as well)- but I had already received that last year. I thought it was a one time deal. I thought that perhaps this was a mistake, but my teacher had received the e-mail saying I was getting the check, and he had even told the secretary to give me a blank card so I could write a thank you to the professor who gives the tuition incentive. So... I walked out of that office with an $850 check in my hand... and I freaked. I called my Mom to tell her what was up, and I don't think I stopped smiling. I walked downstairs to go to my class which starts at 1050- I got to the classroom and there was a note on the door saying class was cancelled. That just added to the awesomeness that was Monday. I got ahead in Latin work, went to my 220 class, and just watched movies and did work for the rest of the day pretty much. Now I've gotta pick up some stamps and send out some cards and such... and then Latin for three straight hours- 115-415. Lord help me.

Sunday, March 6, 2005 11:47 p.m.
I finished my stupid take home midterm- thank goodness. So happy that crap is over with. At 12 I went to the Binghamton vs. Vermont basketball game at the events center- Binghamton fans- we are so mean. Shouting obscene and awful things at the visiting team- both awful and hilarious at the same time. Tonight was pretty fun as well. Suite wars was going on again- tonight's game was Password- funniest thing I've seen. Not in the writing mood, so I end on the hilarity of one word mind connecting crap.

Saturday, March 5, 2005 11:29 p.m.
Well- this weekend hasn't turned out to be so bad thus far. Friday night I went to a double header basketball game with Boykin, Brett, and Alex who all live in 3S across the hall from me. The games had the four worst teams in our conference playing- probably the sloppiest games I've seen- but still fun. Boykin decided it would be awesome to order a pizza into the Events Center- I agreed. We ordered some BG's and it was fantastic!! Last night was good. Today.. I worked on my take home midterm until about 430 when Jen picked me up. Two of our friends from high school both happened to be in Binghamton today- totally random!!! James, Jim, Jen, and I all went out to eat at the Texas Roadhouse and it was just so much fun. The food was wonderful (of course) but the conversation was better. I just had so much fun catching up. I hadn't seen these guys since we all graduated high school almost three years ago.. wow I feel old. Tomorrow I'm going to the basketball game with Lindsay- it's the Binghamton basketball team vs... I can't remember. But I'll be going with Linds and it should be fun to watch! Otherwise... it's just me and my homework. I really have no motivation to finish this midterm. As of right now I've finished one of the 3-5 pages essays, and I have one more to do. Instead of working on it, I'll be watching Trading Spaces and putting on a home made oatmeal mask. I suck.

Friday, March 4, 2005 12:59 p.m.
What the flip?! Min is going to study in England for four weeks over the summer?!?! Brianna wants to go as well- does this mean I have to go- or at least visit- I think so. The three of us in Europe- unlikey, but potentially awesome if it happens!

Friday, March 4, 2005 10:04 a.m.
I listened to Powerman 5000 last night for the first time in years- it was both awesome and hilarious at the same time. It puts me in the mood to listen to all my old cheesy CD's- PM5K, Static X, Puya... aaah I miss them. This weekend is going to be filled with getting ahead in work and doing my take home midterm for Classical Mythology- it's going to be a paper on a topic that our teacher has selected for us. I hope mine isn't on Hindu Myths because they confuse the ever loving crap out of me. I guess I'll find out today. It was my Dad's 55th birthday yesterday- he's getting old!! I called him and got to talk with him while he was on a break from work, so it was really nice to just speak with him for a while. My Mom also called me randomly on my room phone (which she never does). Her excuse- she was SO bored. Gotta love the parents. I also can't wait until Spring Break- I need to get the hell out of here and just do something different- I miss my sister so much... and I've been thinking a lot as to the possibility of me *really* moving to Florida and going to grad school down there after Binghamton. I graduate next year, which scares the shit out of me, and I need to figure out what the hell I'm gonna do with my life. Am I supposed to continue with Latin ('cause I absolutely suck at it)? I don't know- I have a lot of doubts about a lot of things, that being the main one. I'm done, time to have some coffee.

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 01:31 p.m.
Pulp Fiction... is MINE. Came in the mail today and if my day wasn't ridiculously filled with awful classes and meetings, I would watch it... wait... maybe I can 'cause I don't have to be up early tomomorrow- YEAH OFF!! Last night was really nice- Jeff came over and we fell asleep watching TV- it was sweet. Today... I talked to my Jen for the first time in forever. It's sad that we go to the same school and never see each other. Nevertheless, it was amazing- I miss her!!! I skipped my Classical Mythology class this morning because I was feeling like total ass. I'm still feeling a little disgusting, but I can't miss my last two classes of the day- I have Ancient Law & Society (which I missed Monday because I wasn't feeling well.. again.. go figure) and then Latin. Luckily, Latin will be on campus tonight- sooo if we finish early, we can just leave instead of sitting around and eaiting and not being back on campus until 7. Tonight we have area wide staff meeting... not looking forward to it at all. That's pretty much my day.

Monday, February 28, 2005 09:13 p.m.
March is going to be one ridiculously busy month, as it seems. Lots of birthdays, take home midterm exam coming up by the end of the week, one week off in which I will be heading to Orlando to stay with my sister and go crazy go nuts!!! I have to get a program in at some point.. I am royally sucking this semester. Possible programs:
Date Auction (and it WILL be good, damn it)
Battle of the Sexes
Say What Karaoke
Pie Your RA in the Face
Finals Stress Reliever (beat the crap out of a pinata!!!)
Those could be fun- none of them truly educational... but fun. I just feel really unmotivated this semester. I don't know what's wrong with me- I feel like I have senioritis as a junior. It can only get worse from here. I hope classes don't happen tomorrow- it's supposed to snow a whole lot overnight.. so please.. please let classes NOT happen. I have Latin... I don't want to go. Well as for today... it started out good, turned to shit, then got better. I had an awesome lunch with Lindsay- we talked about nothing important, I just remember laughing a lot... which I love to do. Later in the afternoon, some dumb bitch resident got locked out of the kitchen. I didn't have the right keys to get in, after checking a few places, and I had to call Lanae. I came back downstairs to tell the girl that Lanae was gonna walk all the way down from Seneca to let her in, and when I got down to the kitchen, she was standing there cooking and tasting her food. I just shot her a look of death- she should have told me she had gotten in (and I have no idea how she did). Lanae dragged herself all the way down in the cold from another building to let this dumb bitch into the kitchen... and I ran up and down the stairs about 28 times for this dumb girl. I hate unappreciative, dumb residents. I'm done bitching. Jeff came by later and made me laugh a lot as well and fixed my ottoman!!!! Well.. a temporary awesome fix anyway. We watched Ray last night which he had never seen, and I had just seen for the first time when my parents came to visit me a few weekends back... that was super nice. Now.. RELAXATION. Snow day? Please?

Sunday, February 27, 2005 10:30 p.m.
Today's awesomeness can be described in one word: shopping. Lindsay and I had a plan... we were going to go to get our eyebrows waxed (with much need) and possibly go to the mall for a short while before having to be back in Mohawk for staff development. For some reason, the place was closed... instead we went to the mall. Amazingness in all of its splendid glory ensued. Linds and I hit up the basic stores- we went to Payless where the BOGO sale was going on- we each got some mad crazy shoes. I got these hot high heels that are black and white and open toed and just super sexy. I also got a flat pair of ballerina type shoes... very sweet. In American Eagle I got the most wonderful underwear known to man- three pair of the same underwear, all in different colors. Best of all, I got a sexy new bikini from Aeropostale. It's a white bikini with colored hearts all over it! Cutest thing.. ever. Linds and I hauled ass back (we were running a bit late) because we had to be back at Mohawk by 3. Got the most awesome parking spot in the world, ran downstairs and found out that like three of the people of the staff were going to be late, one wasn't going to be there, and our RD wasn't gonna be there either- we had planned this like three weeks before, so this was BS. The people who did show up- well we had a lot of fun- we ate apples and caramel, had some cookies, and played ping pong. I held my own against Lee who was pretty good. Everyone started to leave, so all the girls on staff ended up just chilling in Chastidy's room for a good hour or so eating massive quantities of mini cookies and milk and talking.. it was *so* much fun. Relaxed for the remainder of the day until it was time for the hall meeting. After this meeting Lee was having another program in his giant suite wars program. The game tonight was Hollywood Squares. There were nine of us, just like on the show, to choose from. I think I'm the worst liar ever- but the program went really well and was crazy amounts of fun as well!!!! Fantastical day indeed. OH. And Lindsay Jayne is my hero- there were no Almond Joys in the dining hall this evening, so as she was coming back from the library she saw them at the Night Owl and got them for me. GOOD WOMAN.

Saturday, February 26, 2005 01:08 p.m.
Last night... awesome. It started out as a girls night out and it was fantastic. Lindsay and I drank a bit as we got ready to head out. We called a few cab companies to see if they would pick us up, and they were total assholes over the phone. We decided to take the 10 o'clock free bus, so we had to rush Lynsay, Ash, and Jackie over from Hinman. All five of us went out together which was wonderful- I miss my old suite mates *so* much and it was just amazing to spend a little bit of time with 'em. The bus took forever to get downtown.. oh, and Eric and Yael came with us as well which was cool- I haven't seen Eric in a long time either. Yeah, the bus took about 25 minutes to get downtown which was ridiculous- we would have been better off taking a cab. That and we were surrounded by crazy drunk people who were just so incredibly loud... amusing.. but loud. We were all talking to each other, yelling over the loud drunk people.. caught up a little bit on things. We got downtown and we went to the Rat. It had the perfect amount of people- crowded, but not nearly to the point where you couldn't move- that wouldn't come until later. We got got some drinks from open bar, I had a few Midori (sp?) Sours which were fantastically delicious as per usual. The seven of us who came together kind of broke off into groups after about half an hour- I found PJ, Jeff, and his sister Stacy who is visiting for the weekend. I spent the rest of my night with them. Jeff was drunk like crazy- in an amusing way- his sister is absolutely awesome- I really like her a lot! We all danced, had more drinks, went crazy... just such a good time. I did see a bunch of my residents out... again... which I always find just slightly awkward for me- I'll get over that at some point I hope. After last night, I don't think I'll be going out for another month or so. Today will be devoted to doing a bit of Latin and perhaps watching Sense and Sensibility. Very lovely!!

Friday, February 25, 2005 04:39 p.m.
And my exam is over- thank goodness. I could have talked about three of the four topics that we were given to write about for our essay- oooh I was so relieved to see the topics. I probably did alright on it- not amazing, but alright. And that works for me. Tonight I'm going out with Lynsay, Ashley, and Jackie (perhaps Lindsay as well!!) in celebration of Ash and Jackie getting RA positions for next year!!! That's so weird... all four of us as RA's (although Lynsay will graduate this year) and Lindsay being a DA. That's just strange- in a good way. So yeah, we'll probably be going downtown and going crazy go nuts. Assuming this does work out tonight, this will be the first time we all hang out together this year... I really hope this happens. As for this weekend, I just have to do Latin translation for one class and a bit of reading if I feel like it. Mall perhaps on Saturday?? I think that would rock, indeed. Staff development of Trivial Pursuit: DVD edition on Sunday in the afternoon. Oh yes.

Thursday, February 24, 2005 08:05 p.m.
I ordered Pulp Fiction for myself with the amazon certificate Emma got for me- can't wait to get it!!!

Wednesday, February 23, 2005 09:59 a.m.
I've been really tired lately- no idea why. Go figure. Today's going to be see busy, as is every Wednesday, but this one even more so. I've got the usual classes at 1050-1150, 220-320, and 345-645 off campus. But tonight, I also have duty from 8-12, and of course our staff meeting which takes place during that at 905. I don't really have a lot of break time today.. maybe three hours in total between now and midnight? Ugh.

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:53 p.m.
Best thing ever: a chocolate chip cookie fresh out the oven. Thaaank you. I ate about 27 Reeses Cups today, by the way... very good also. Tomorrow- pure heinous hell:
1050-1150 and 220-320 I have class.. then off campus for my Latin class from 345-645... then back by 8 for duty until 12. I have to study for the Ancient Law & Society exam which is on Friday... I guess I'll devote tomorrow and Thursday (my day off) to that. Super fun. Oh, another good thing- I'm a little less sore from all the spills from snowboarding- YES.

Monday, February 21, 2005 07:26 a.m.
I spent all of yesterday with my parents... it was *so* nice. They got here around 1230 with lots of crap to carry. We came to my room and just kind of lounged for an hour or two- I got my Valentine's Day from my Dad (the one which he sent and was returned home) and it was really sweet! He also got me another Swarovski crystal and it's absolutely beautiful- it's a boquet of pink roses and I love it. My Mom brought me The Homer Book and The Bart Book!!!! They're the coolest things. We went to the mall and got a bunch of stuff- this time it was all stuff I actually needed. The list:
black dress pants
2 new sweatpants
black pin stripe dress pants
really cold weather winter coat
spring jacket (this GORGEOUS shade of blue)
tall black sexy boots
MY VICTORIA'S SECRET VANILLA BODY LOTION!!!! one crazy deal on that... seven of 'em
cosmetic stuff
4 DVD's: Forrest Gump, Groundhog Day, Ray, Sense and Sensibility
Sooo happy with everything I got (a nice bit of it I bought myself!) and I can't wait to wear/watch everything aaaaah. After a few hours of shopping, my parents took me out to Outback for some *delicious* dinner. Got the Victoria's Center Cut and split that with my Mom. I hadn't had food this good in I don't know how long. We got the best dessert every- it was a sundae... we polished that off in about a minute flat. We then came back to my dorm and we popped in Ray- which was just such a good movie. Jeff dropped by (I had gotten him so Dayquil 'cause he's getting sick blaaah) and he met my parents which was cool. Lee dropped by later to say hi which was nice!! That was pretty much my day with the parents. So glad they came... so happy. Had to go to the hall council meeting at 930 which was brief (awesome). Immediately following the meeting was suite wars- a program which Lee is running. A good number of people took part this first night (this competition goes on well into March) and it was absolutely *hilarious* to watch. There were stupid little competitions/eliminations which were purely amusement. 5E ended up winning (Jeff and PJ's suite)... a few suites on my floor did pretty well also!! That's all I've got... WAIT NO! Just kidding. Gonna head to the Union in a short while to wait on line to get Green Day tickets... GREEN DAY!!! They're coming to campus on April 27th and I want to see them *so* badly. To be seen. Hopefully the tickets don't sell out.

Sunday, February 20, 2005 12:04 p.m.
Yesterday was CRAZY. Holy crap- Brian (fifth floor), Dave (Newing), Jeff, and I went snowboarding at Greek Peak. I had the absolute best time. We drove ourselves up in 2 cars- Dave and Brian in Brian's car, and Jeff and I in his car... listening to 80's awesomeness. We got there before the Binghamton bus arrived, so the three guys got into their snowboarding stuff (they had their own boards and equipment) while I waited to be able to rent some stuff. The boots... were ginormous. Seriously, they were bigger than my head- they were awesome. The guys were really nice and all waited for me to get everything- and then we headed to the bunny slope. The guys were so nice and tried to show me how to get up on the board and what to do and blah blah blah- so they stayed with me while I stumbled down the hill. After a little while Brian and Dave headed off for some real slopes (I felt so bad making them just kind of putz around at the bunny slope!!) and Jeff was so sweet and stayed with me the whole time. He went down with me every time and helped me get up about 2393570329 times. Snowboarding is just way hard- I started to pick it up a little by the end of the night- I could make it about halfway down the hill- I made it down entirely once (but I so suck at stopping when I'm going fast... so that one time ended up in a crash at the bottom)... I fell so many times throughout the night and my ass, legs, and arms are KILLING me today- but I dont' really care, 'cause it was all way worth it. I had such an amazing time.. after my last really painful crash, Jeff and I headed to the cafeteria where Dave and Brian were taking a break (Jeff and I had taken one earlier in the night)... we all met up, and Jeff and Dave headed out to the big slopes, and Brian and I just kind of chilled for the last hour. He had taken one nasty fall on some ice and wasn't headin' back up. We talked the whole time- he's the first person I've met that has also been skydiving!!! That was so cool.. he's a really sweet guy. Jeff and Dave came back around an hour later (after having had some good runs!!). I returned my stuff, they got out of their gear.. and we headed back to campus. Most fun day- ever- I'm so glad I went, especially because of the people I went with. We grabbed some Wendy's back near school, and that was the night. I took the hottest shower ever, got into pajamas, and just crashed.. lying on my stomach. The whole day wore me out like crazy. As for today... MY PARENTS ARE COMING!!!! They should be here within about an hour or two and I just can't wait to see them- I can't believe they're just randomly coming up for no reason- gotta love 'em.

Saturday, February 19, 2005 12:22 a.m.
I traded a Friday duty with Liz because she needed to go home this weekend- of course, since I agreed to take this particular duty, I have a bunch of freaking letters to hand out to a million people- everybody was drunk/about to party... I hate sitting in the office watching and hearing annoying drunk people stumble by- not my favorite thing in the world. I'm hoping I don't get awoken by drunken assholes who are too loud in the hallways/rooms or by people calling because they're locked out of their rooms. To be seen.

Friday, February 18, 2005 04:22 p.m.
Jeff is officially amazing- he randomly comes to my room with a giant Cinnabon... we went to town. That definitely made my day.

Thursday, February 17, 2005 11:11 p.m.
A long day of work consisting of freaking Latin translation of a million lines and reading about Mesopatamian law- which I couldn't care less about. Luckily I finished Latin and I think I'll finish the stupid book for Ancient Law & Society tonight, leaving me with very little to do this weekend. I'm trying to get everything (or most everything) done before Saturday afternoon so I can relax for snowboarding on Saturday evening and not have anything to do when my parents come to visit me on Sunday. The one relief of the day- Mario Party!! First time playing up in Jeff's suite and it was crazy fun (although I definitely suck at that game). Taking a short break from reading before I get back to that awful awful book.

Wednesday, February 16, 2005 09:51 a.m.
I despise Wednesdays. I don't want to head off campus tonight in this cold, icky looking weather and then get a shitty parking spot when I get back and have to walk through the mud and grossness from Mountainview to CIW (that is what will most likely happen). I have my first exam in Ancient Law & Society a week from Friday which I'm freaking out about- I don't do well with the information given in class- I need the study guide now- and I don't know if it will be open book or not (as it has been in his other classes). My life. Sleepover last night in my room made me really really happy... but now I'm just super tired. Perhaps a nap is in order later in the day- oh wait- I don't have *time* for a nap- stupid me. Done complaining... 'cause I woke up a happy girl.

Tuesday, February 15, 2005 01:21 p.m.
Class should be an optional aspect of college.

Monday, February 14, 2005 01:10 a.m.
Since I have duty tomorrow (Monday- Valentine's Day) night and Jeff has class until 5, we decided to make today our day to just be together and go out and do things. Honestly... one of the best days I've ever had. At 230 he came down to my room with four pink Daffordils in hand- they're beautiful. He had also gotten me the sweetest card and a jar filled with my absolute most favorite candy. I gave him a really cheesy dumb card, two boxes filled with *his* favorite candy, and one of his favorite movies on DVD, Ocean's 11 (the remake). I got a 'vase' to put the flowers into, and Jeff then told me that he was going to take me ice skating!!! I proceeded to tell him that I'm the worst ice skater ever (and this is true.. I'm so bad) but this didn't phase us. We took a half hour trip out to a skating rink in Endicott (I think it was Endicott) and it was soooooooo crowded. We waited on a ridiculous line to get some skates... I hadn't skated in about five or six years, by the way. When we got on the ice- oy... I don't think I stopped laughing/screaming the entire time. He held my hand the whole time (he's a good skater). I did fall and bust my ass once.. which was amusing.. I don't think I'm meant to skate. We made it a whopping three laps around and gave up- it was so sweet though!!! Afterwards, we came back to campus and watched Ocean's 11 and ate massive amounts of candy. We then went to the nice movie theater with stadium seating and saw Hitch- we both *really* liked it a lot and laughed a lot. The movie got out around 930 and we were sooo hungry- we hadn't really eaten that much. The nice sit down places were probably closed or had stopped serving food at that point, so we agreed to go to Subway to grab a quick bite. Oh how I LOVE AND ADORE subs. That pretty much concluded our day together... it was like an eight hour date that was amazing- I didn't stop smiling or laughing the entire time- and that's seriously no exaggeration. But now.. it's time to sleep. And I'm out.

Sunday, February 13, 2005 12:49 a.m.
I hung out with Linds for the first time in a while, and it was just really nice!!! We went to Walmart to pick up a few things, and enjoyed the tradition of getting the three pieces of candy for a quarter... disappointing selection today. I did work all day, so I finished all of my Latin crap. I had breakfast with Jeff and we had pancakes... oh how I love them dearly. And now, back to the present, I'm out.

Friday, February 11, 2005 12:37 a.m.
I think I've watched The Matrix about 29350932 times in the past week. My life. Latin is just awful for me- I might be the dumbest person ever. I'm just really frustrated with my classes- there's too much work- I don't want to do it, RA'ing is blaaah, I don't feel like there's a lot of good things going on for me this semester- with very few exceptions- it's just feeling like a lonely semester (friends wise)- I only see a few regularly (and they make me *very* happy)... others.. I guess they're not really my friends after all. Totally random, I know. Kind of bitchy and whiny, I know. So, on that note, this pointless stupid entry is done.

Tuesday, February 8, 2005 12:09 a.m.
Jeff is awesome. He suggested that we watch Napoleon Dynamite (which neither of us had seen), and of coooourse I wanted to see it. So, it was just a matter of trying to find a DVD to borrow from somebody. One of my residents, Brett, was awesome and knew somebody down the hall who had it, so he got it for me (thanks!!).. called Jeff down to come watch. Jeff is just awesome- he came down with a big bag of candy for us to eat!!!! It was chocolate heaven. We both thought the movie was good, but it was so hyped up that it probably lost some of its... awesomeness?? Best part might be Napoleon smacking Kip OR the dance for Pedro's president speech. Holy goodness... no class until 250, so I'll just be chillin' I guess.

Monday, February 7, 2005 10:09 a.m.
I'm definitely *not* in the mood for classes today. I don't know why I'm not into it this semester... it really just feels weird. I feel like this is Fall semester and I have to much more to go. I know that's not true, but I hate the feeling. I'm also stressing because I really ought to take another language. If I want to be a Latin teacher, most schools look for a person who has background in a second language- I don't think the fact that I took ancient Greek is going to help me anywhere... so i have to take a third language. I'm debating between the following: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, and Arabic. I was even thinking of taking two of them. Which ones though? AAH!! Watched the Super Bowl yesterday- it was alright. I guess I wasn't that into it since it was pretty much a defensive game, and that's all well and good, but I like more action than that. Anyhoo... watched it up in Lindsay's suite with Ellie and Morgan came in a couple times (tipsy and hilarious). Jeff dropped by as well!! Worst part of the game: THE COMMERCIALS. They sucked for the mostpart. Gotta finish getting ready.. ugh. I've fallen in love with green apples and water to start out the morning. Mmm.

Saturday, February 5, 2005 05:40 p.m.
Here is something that's crappy: I have duty tonight. Here is something that's way crappier: I have duty on Valentine's Day. Another not so good thing: I don't have that many people signed up for the Date Auction thing.. does this mean I have to go door to door?! Not what I would like to do. As for tonight: I'll be doing my Latin and watching the Matrix: Revolutions in the RA Office while everybody goes out and has a crazy fun night. Something to look forward to: Super Bowl Sunday!!!!!!

Friday, February 4, 2005 11:50 a.m.
Yesterday... in it's entirety = amazing. Went out with Jeff to the Rat and WE were the ones who got everybody dancing. That's right... such a fun night. I was in a cab on the way back to campus with some of my residents (whom I love)... just... amazing time.

Tuesday, February 1, 2005 02:18 p.m.
I only have one class today... Latin- Vergil's Aeneid. I'm actually kind of dreading it because I didn't prepare anything very well and I feel like I'm getting a migraine... my life.

Monday, January 31, 2005 05:19 p.m.
I am going to be way overworked this semester. You'll mainly find me in my room bitching about how much reading/translating I have to do while procrastinating from doing any work at all. Welcome to my life.

Saturday, January 29, 2005 09:23 p.m.
Group Process today didn't go so badly. All the new RA applicants for next year were broken up into groups and a few current RA's were assigned to each group to kind of keep an eye on them and see if we would recommend them or not. There were ten candidates in my group, and there were four other RA's beside me--- Scott (from Seneca) was one of them, so that was fun. Dmitry (my resident) was one of the candidates in my group as well as Jackie (Lindsay's best friend and Ashley's roommate this year). It passed by quickly, and I was glad to be out of there. Linds and I peaced and went to the mall for some shopping therapy (and pizza)... it was wonderful. We followed the mall with CVS and Target... Target was wonderful. Now, we're about to head out for the night... haven't been out in a while so I hope it doesn't suck.

Friday, January 28, 2005 07:23 p.m.
From now on, I'm gonna upload my pictures to this site because it's a lot easier than uploading them to geekstar. Sorry for any repeats!

Thursday, January 27, 2005 06:30 p.m.
And this is what has happened over the past few days:
I've done a lot of freaking reading. An entire book is due to be finished in my Ancient Law and Society class by next Friday- I finished it this morning because I'm hoping to get ahead in all of my classes- I hate this class, though. I love Classical Mythology- I think I'll end up doing pretty well in that because I am one of about two people who speaks in class. I'm also taking two Latin classes- in one we'll be translating Vergil's Aeneid (my first class for that is this coming Tuesday) and my other Latin class focuses on the comedic writer Terence. Get this: for this particular Latin class, we have it once a week from 345-645 (Wednesday evenings)- not on campus, but at my professor's actual house. We do Latin translation for a few hours, and then for the last hour or so we eat dinner and just talk. This is very nice and all- a huge change from the normal classes- but I hate driving off campus and moving my car. I had issues with getting it out this past Wednesday- there was too much snow- I spent literally an hour trying to dig out my car, but my efforts proved FUTILE. I called my professor and he ended up picking me in front of my dorm. I think there's gonna be three students in the class (including myself) along with the professor. Yeaaah for a home cooked dinner. Here's the official schedule:
Monday
1050-1150: Classical Mythology
220-320: Ancient Law & Society
Tuesday
250-550: Latin- Vergil's Aeneid
Wednesday
1050-1150: Classical Mythology
220-320: Ancient Law & Society
345-645: Latin- Comedies of Terence
Thursday
NOTHING!!!
Friday
1050-1150: Classical Mythology
220-320: Ancient Law & Society
Yep... that's all. As for the rest of the stuff that's been goin' on- hung out with Linsay a lot complaining about boys and coming up with a name for our revolution- why the hell is it that boys can walk around in boxers and no shirt or anything and noone will say a word, while we can do nothing of the sort? So we're trying to organize a revolution where girls can just walk around in the bras and underwear if they so please!!! They're comfy, they're cute... that's right. We're trying to come up with a good name, so suggestions would be awesome. I've also been spending a lot of time hanging out with Jeff (from the fifth floor!) which has been super awesome. We ran a muck in the snow over the weekend which was amazing, we watched Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban the other night, last night he just randomly came to my room and we chilled for a few hours listening to fantastical music, and today I was sucked into watching him play Halo on XBox Live- I think there's something wrong with me (perhaps nerd-esque) because of the fact that I enjoy watching people play video games, while taking no part in it myself. 'Sall good. I have duty tonight (ugh) which I'm not looking forward to, but I figure I'll do some homework so my weekend isn't so jam packed with work. On Saturday I have to do group process as part of the RA selection process for next year. This is going to suck. Lindsay and I may go out tomorrow night or Saturday night- who knows!!!! Now... time to relax. I'm out.

Monday, January 24, 2005 10:40 p.m.
My workload for the semester is going to be nice and ridiculous. I read 100 pages for my Ancient Law and Society, I have to read more for my Classical Mythology, and I still have to find out what i need to do for Latin... I'll know my schedule tomorrow I guess.

Sunday, January 23, 2005 10:47 p.m.
Why did today rock? I played in the snow with Jeff for just under two hours. It was freezing cold, the wind was blowing like crazy, but we still stuck it out. We brought a couple of trays and my snow saucer and went crazy go nuts near the CIW co-rec field, Hunter in Mountainview, and the hill next to the Mountainview parking lot. It was soooo wonderful! Jeff's beard froze, the hair on my head was frozen to my hoodie, and I LOVED IT. We came back and dug out his car, threw our clothes into the dryers, and then it was shower time for meee. Most wonderful thing in the world. Around 430 a bunch of us played poker (of course I lost all of my money.. I should get smart and stop losing my money, but it's fun!!) and it was just really crazy. Me, Jeff, RA Jeff, Lee, Steve, Nick, a kid named Dan, Eric, Jose, and Steve's brother Tim all played- craziness. We were down in the TV Lounge playing and watching the football game until about 940 or some crazy crap like that... five hours- wow. After poker was done, Jeff came down to visit for a little bit which was wonderful, and now... I'm just kind of waiting to go to bed. It's the first day of classes tomorrow, and I'm excited and nervous. I have to get up early to head to the Library Tower to plan out when my Latin classes will be- there's two of them to schedule. Even still- I have two definite classes tomorrow... ugh. I hope they just give us the syllabi and then we can leave- that would be hot. Now... peace.

Sunday, January 23, 2005 12:22 a.m.
What started out as a really boring day of nothingness turned into a fun day! At around 3 or so, Lindsay decided to pay a visit- we talked, we made some popcorn, and watched Edward Scissorhands. We then went to get dinner at Dickinson (the only dining hall on campus that's open- stupid) and it was pretty awful. When I came back, I played a little bit of football (just throwing the ball back and forth pretty much) with Boykin (one of my residents who came back today!!) and that was wonderful, although I was awful. After coming back in, Jeff came down for a little bit and we just talked and hung out in my room- we soon went up to his room and PJ was there!!! They're two of my favorite people in the entire building. I wanted to see Jeff do his online XBox thing... can't explain it- but it's hilarious to watch. I was there for a few hours, Dave came by a little later- a fantastical night! Tomorrow Jeff said that we have a snow date (probably) to go run a muck in the snow, and later on in the evening watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (which he has never seen). We shall see if this happens, but it's a good idea and I hope it works out! Yeaaah.

Thursday, January 20, 2005 10:47 a.m.
Shitty mood for the past few days... and a migraine coming. I thought I could sleep the oncoming one last night, but it's still here. I'm just SO SICK OF IT. I honestly can't imagine living the rest of my life with awful, painful, nauseating, horrible migraines a couple of times a month. They come pretty much every month without fail. I mean... let's just assume that on average, for the rest of my life, I continue to have two migraines per month (which is *not* unreasonable... believe me)... and let's assume I live until I'm 80 years old. That's like saying I'm going to feel the way I do when I get these awful things about 1500 more times before I die. I know it's stupid to make a calculation like that.. but for me they're just really unbearable. I don't know what to do anymore about this shit. UUUGH.

Monday, January 17, 2005 07:09 p.m.
It's nice to be back here... I had an awesome car ride back to Binghamton with Lindsay. She got to my house around 1245 on Sunday... we had intended to leave soon thereafter (after a short break) but there was stuff leaking from my car, so my parents thought it best to bring it in to a car place and just get it checked out. That led to playing Scrabble with my Mom... it was cute- Lindsay's first time playing! How shocking for an English major. We left soon thereafter- the drive back was filled with awesome music, and a quick stop at Friendly's for some Hunka Chunka Peanut Butter Ice cream (or something like that)- it was ... I do dare say... orgasmic. Got to Binghamton with practically no bad weather or traffic- settled in, relaxed, chilled... and I'm here! Tonight was wonderful- the entire staff of Mohawk is back!!! Lindsay, Liz, and I have been hanging out for most of the evening baking, watching TV, and then making door tags for everybody on our floors and the staff- mine suck, but they're done. We're just about to head outside in the snow and go play (It's 11:50 PM right now- kind of stopped writing for a while) so we're dressing super warm and going crazy go nuts- OH YEAH! Peace.

Saturday, January 15, 2005 11:42 p.m.
Today was just really nice- since it was my last day in Caldwell, I spent most of it with my parents. My Dad and I went to go visit my Grandma and take her out to lunch- I wish I could have see her more often, but it was rough this break! We came back and clned up the house a little bit before I headed over to Bri's house to say good bye to her. Thank goodness her Mom is back from the hospital- she had to stay a few extra days after surgery because of a very high fever, but everything's okay with her. I came home to watch the football games with the parents and we just ordered in some pizza and sat like bums on the couch. I can't believe the Jets couldn't pull it off- Brien missed two HUGE kicks... ridiculous. Now I'm just finishing up some packing (I did a laundry so I go back to Binghamton tomorrow with an entirely fresh wardrobe!) and... waiting to get tired. My parents are taking me out to breakfast tomorrow to Perkin's Pancake House- one of our favorite places. Lindsay should be getting dropped off by her parents around 1 or 2 so we can hopefully set out pretty quickly from my house after that. I'm excited to have somebody to drive back to school with- it's especially nice because it's Lindsay! Alright, time to finish packing- for real this time!

Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:37 a.m.
Sarah, Min, and I went to see In Good Company. I think I liked it... but the jury's still out on this one. It made me laugh, but the ending was relatively unsatisfying. I'd probably rent it...
My Mom is the best. She came home early from work (at my request) just so we could hang out for a little bit. We popped A Chorus Line into the DVD player and got comfortable in our living room. This movie... awful. We got about 56 minutes into it and then I said I couldn't watch this anymore. There was actually a small song and dance about a guy and gonorrhea... it was time for the movie to end. To save our movie watching experience, the Mom and I agreed quickly upon Elf! You just can't go wrong with that one. As for now... I think I'll just be relaxing until my eyes get really heavy and it's time to go to sleep. I have one day left at home and then it's back to Binghamton. I have mixed feelings about that, but I'm definitely more excited than anything... and relieved.

Thursday, January 13, 2005 10:39 p.m.
The one reason today wasn't so great: I didn't get to go visit my Grandma as was planned- but there's reasoning behind it... leading to the reasons today was awesome. Awesomeness: I visited Dr. Trause again this morning- went back to the high school all early and stuff. He was having his Latin II students take a test while we talked the early mornin' away! I had to get up at 650 to get to school early enough to hang out for a bit, so I was super tired, being that I hadn't fallen asleep the night before until like 2 or 3. Anyway, so seeing DT was awesome, and then I came back and fell asleep until about 1130 or something. I get a call from the Dell guy and he said hes finally coming to fix my laptop!!! He says he's gonna be at my house in like an hour and a half or so. This was the time i had intended to go see my Grandma, but I needed to get my computer fixed- so I called her up to let her know I couldn't make it. I felt bad, but she was understanding (I think my parents and I will go see her on Saturday instead!). A few minutes after the Dell guy phone call, my cell phone rings again and it's Lee. He aws in his car driving back up from Atlantic City and he wanted to know if I wanted a visitor for a little bit. Of course I said yes, and a few hours later (right after the Dell guy got to my house to replace practically my entire laptop) Lee was at my house! I felt bad 'cause the Roseland police had given him a ticket for speeding on Roseland Ave (practically everybody I know who lives in the Caldwells has gotten a ticket for going over the speed limit on that street... even if its just by like 3 mph) so he was kinda upset. My house is boring (and so am I!) and I didn't know what to do, so we just kind of chilled, watched TV, and talked for a couple hours before we decided to get some Taco Bell- good stuff. After food, it was time for him to head back to Goshen, so I led him back to the highway and then I headed home. Later in the evening, Lisa came over to my house (knowing I was feeling kind of gross) just so we could relax and hang out! It was really fun having her here- we just talked for a good few hours straight... I wish I could record our conversations- they crack me up. As for now... just kind of talking to people and waiting to be tiiiired. I want to get a lot of sleep tonight to make up for the lack of it last night. Oh- another good thing! I talked to Jen on the phone today for a really long time- I miss her... I live in the same town as her (like a five minute walk away), we go to the same university, she's one of my best and closest friends... and I never see her. Pathetic.

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:31 p.m.
I did nothing at all today except for bake (and get fat from eating) cookies with Sarah and Min... and that was at night. Nevertheless... it was wonderful. We watched Sex and the City on TBS, and made plans for our final day together- On Friday Bri, Min, Sarah, and I are going to see that new movie In Good Company. We were going to go to the city, but since Min and Sarah are kind of sick and not even in the recovery stage yet, we figured we play it closer to home. I'm excited!

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:45 p.m.
Why was today amazing? I watched Funny Girl on my own in the afternoon- I adore that movie. It got even better when we had shrimp coctails, wine, and sloppy joes for dinner. It really doesn't get much better than that. Afterwards, the parents and I decided to watch Pulp Fiction together... as a family. Heartwarming, I know. I love that movie- my Dad and I laughed a lot (it has its funny moments!) but I think my Mom hated it. So it goes!

Sunday, January 9, 2005 06:53 p.m.
Whose Mom just got their daughter the most awesome stuff from Victoria's Secret? This girl. The day started out with me watching the football game with my Dad while talking to Dell (well... more being on hold rather than talking) about getting my laptop fixed. After an hour of talking/being on hold with Dell, the Mom and I went to Short Hills Mall. I love that place- people there are just soooo snooooty there. Nevertheless, we got some good stuff... came back for some yummy dinner, and we're gonna finish the night off with hot chocolate, grapes, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. It doesn't get much better than that.

Saturday, January 8, 2005 03:01 p.m.
A trip to the city for the evening: caught the bus in from Willowbrook Mall and met Todd at Port Authority. The bus had hit some traffic, so it was about 30 minutes late for arrival- luckily, there was a bar in the terminal for Todd to enjoy while he waited for me... so he was a happy boy by the time I met up with him. We took the subway to his apartment and pretty much just chilled for a few hours before picking up some food and alcohol. We grabbed dinner, came back, and drank a little bit. After about midnight... maybe around 1, we got to Chetty Red, where my friend from Binghamton, Jose, was bartending for the evening. It was a nice place! Todd bought me a mudslide (but I didn't like it!! It was still nice, though) and we just kind of chilled until a little after 2. I went downstairs to get my coat from the coat check, and just as we were about to walk out the door, Lee, Alex, and Amanda come walking in. I only talked to them for literally a few seconds since we were on our way out, but it was nice to see them. We walked back to Todd's apartment, stayed up for a little bit just talking, and I fell asleep on the most uncomfortable mattress ever. I woke up at 1130, Todd a little bit later, and then I took a cab to the Port Authority (good timing.. caught a bus immediately!) and headed back to Willowbrook- it took like 20 minutes to get home- ridiculously fast. Dad picked me up from Willowbrook... and now I'm here!! Time to dry the hair (which I now like).

Friday, January 7, 2005 12:08 p.m.
I got my hair cut yesterday. It's short... really short. I need to style it or I look absolutely stupid. I'll like it in a few days I'm sure, just not now. Went to the doctor this morning (had to get up early- ugh) and I have another appointment in about two hours, then I'm going to catch a bus to the city. Todd is coming with me to a bar my friend Jose is guest bartending at for the evening- it should be fun! We'll do that, and just chill I guess. It should be relatively mellow. And now... must get ready to go.

Wednesday, January 5, 2005 04:43 p.m.
I *despise and fear* going to the dentist. The noises, the scraping, the blood.. it makes me feel sick. I still cringe when I think about sitting in the chair having somebody scrape my gums and teeth and... ugh. I'm bored.

Wednesday, January 5, 2005 12:21 a.m.
I had *such* a nice day today. Woke up at 650 AM... yes... 650 in order to see Dr. Trause before school started at the high school. We just sat in his classroom and talked for a good 45 minutes or so until class began- he asked me how my major was going (obviously) and classes I intended to take, etc. We got into how my family was doing, RA'ing, and even my social/love life up at Binghamton. I adore T-Dawg. I came back home at around 815 and just collapsed on my bed until noon. It was beautiful. I had a neurologist appointment at 430 to try and figure out what the hell to do with my migraines. The last time I visited him, back in June, he had given me a few different drugs to try to ease the severity of the migraines. I tried each type since then, and none of them have worked. Some of them even made me feel like I needed to throw up, which has never happened to me before. Since the visit in June, the migraines have also kind of changed- I don't get them as often as I did last year (when I would get them 4-5 times per month)- now it's more like 2-3 times per month... but now the migraines are a lot more painful and have much more effect on me- when I used to get migraines I would be a little dizzy, but now when I get them I can't even stand up without falling over. I also get nauseous and it's just awful. Hopefully the new drugs he prescribed me will make everything better. I came back to grab a quick dinner, and then Emma picked me up and we went to the Willowbrook Mall. I had not seen Emma in *way* too long- probably a good six or seven months which is awful... I was just so happy to be around her and just walk around and talk! We were together for a good few hours, and then she dropped me off at home. We made plans for a Quiznos/bowling date for sometime later this week/early next week. Come home, sit down for two minutes, call Lisa Panzano and head to pick her up from her house. When I got there, I went inside and talked to her parents (whom I adore) for a little while. I hadn't seen them both in a very long time, especially her Mom!! Lisa came downstairs and we headed out to the Montville Diner. We got there around 930 and we were there until just about midnight, talking the entire time. I missed talking to Lisa and just being around her... I hadn't seen her since the early summer when we went to the beach together. I need to keep in better contact with her. That was pretty much my night! Lindsay and I are talking online and agree that we need to start eating better and running together once we get back to school. I'm kind of excited about this- having somebody to keep me in check so I can lose another 5 or 10 pounds or so. Five would make me happy (especially to maintain that and keep it off)... ten would make me ecstatic, but I've gotta be realistic. Aaaaand... I'm done. Dentist appointment tomorrow (ICK UGH GROSS). The dentist is the person I'm afraid of most in this world. Ugh.

Monday, January 3, 2005 11:20 a.m.
Being home... wonderful. I got home around 230 yesterday afternoon. My Dad was home and I ran up and knocked him down when I saw him. Soooo happy to be home. My Mom came home a little bit later from the supermarket and I ran outside sooo happy to see her also!! We all just kind of sat around together in the living room. My mom was sitting on the loveseat, my Dad was in the corner of the big couch doing a crossword puzzle, and I was lying down resting my head on a pillow on my Dad. We pop in My Cousin Vinny (which means both my Mom and I doze off a little into it, and my Dad continues to do his puzzle), and then I get a phone call from Brianna!!! We decided that we're going to watch Sex and the City (season six) at my house (like we always used to do). So of course I invite Min over for this, and Nikhil too (although he hates the show). My parents and I cooked dinner together, making some good chicken parm (mmm... first real food that I've had in a LONG time) and other good stuff. Bri and Min came over around 9ish and we just did all of our girl talk stuff... I missed that. It's weird, because I have A LOT more guy friend than I do girl friends at Binghamton... the only girl friend at Binghamton that I see regularly is Lindsay. Sooo... it was nice to see two of my favorite people and just chat. Nikhil came a little bit later and made fun of the show the whole time we made him watch it... he's such a boy. Nikhil and Bri left around 1130, and Min stayed until well past midnight. We got sucked into the Battle of the Sexes. Today... no idea what I'm going to be doing, but tomorrow I'm visiting Dr. Trause (my high school Latin teacher)!!! So excited to see him. I have a few doctors appointments, getting my hair cut (YES!!)... and otherwise... really no plans. And for now, perhaps a shower.

Sunday, January 2, 2005 01:08 a.m.
Funniest thing of the evening... and only Nick understands because it's his away message... making fun of me:
Auto response from NickBum 1: some people have a recycling bin
for everyone else, there is the norton-protected recycling bin...

Sunday, January 2, 2005 12:41 a.m.
Nick decided to come back to Binghamton tonight, since tomorrow's weather is supposed to be gross!! SOOOOO HAPPY. I get a call on my room phone as I was sitting on my bed watching 50 First Dates, and I hear Nick's voice saying, "Lisa Lisa!! Wanna come to the first floor and help me bring in my stuff?" I spazzed and screamed a shout of joy into the phone and ran downstairs to help him out. I don't think I've ever given a bigger hug to anybody. Sooo nice for him to be here. He settled into his room a little bit, and then we brought up some yummy sparkling cider and PIZZA to my room and watched Pay it Forward. I cried. Nick laughed at me for crying. Despite the fact that he made fun of me, I had an awesome night just chilling and being bored WITH SOMEBODY!!! I <3 Nick!!! Now... want to fall asleep, get a good night's rest, and get the hell outta here ASAP in the morning. What am I not looking forward to? The two and a half hour drive back to West Caldwell- also, like I said before, there's supposed to be bad weather... I don't want to drive in that, but I also don't want to be stuck here for another day. We'll just have to see how the weather is tomorrow. I'm out.

Saturday, January 1, 2005 11:21 a.m.
People I adore for calling me last night: Jeff. He was soooooo gone, and it was the funniest thing I've heard in a while. But he was really sweet, and I was literally on the floor laughing, and just really happy that he thought of calling me! Bri and Min called me later on in the evening... I wish I could have been with them last night. They were entirely drunk (or at least Bri was hahaha) and they also had me in hysterics. They're the reason I can't wait to go back to West Caldwell- TOMORROW!!! Today will consist of packing and lazing around the room. That's right. Just about twenty four more hours and I'm getting the crap outta this place. I know I"ll miss it while I'm at home and wish I was back here- but... I've had my fill of Binghamton. It will be nice to be away for two weeks- that's all I need. Then back here for some good times on the 16th with Lindsay Jayne driving with me!!! She's going to get to see my town and my house and everything- I'm really excited for that!!! And now... back to Harry Potter and Trading Spaces.

Friday, December 31, 2004 03:44 p.m.
A new layout for the New Year. I actually like this one a lot- too bad most people have smaller screen resoluations than the size I designed this one for. Oh well. So my parents are definitely not coming to Binghamton to celebrate New Year's Eve. It's just me and my television. Kind of sucks. I had a really nice time last night just talking to people online. Strub is hilarious, that's all I've got to say.

Thursday, December 30, 2004 11:18 p.m.
Liz and I went off campus for an hour or so- went to the Teacher's Store to get ideas for name tags- I came out with no ideas. It was just nice to get out of freaking Mohawk for a little bit. We drove for a quick trip to Circuit City- that place is like a dungeon. Now I'm just so incredibly bored. Jeff left in the early afternoon after he woke up, so I didn't get to hang out with him, Liz is leaving tomorrow morning (I'm gonna drive her to the bus station)... New Years is going to suck big time. I'm missing Brianna's 21st birthday... and on top of that, I'm stuck here until Sunday. These days are going to go by way too slowly... I hate break housing. It wouldn't be so bad if there were a few friends here, but this is just awful. I'd go insane if Liz didn't come back. It's just me for Friday and Saturday. Great. I honestly don't think I've gotten homesick since I went away to Hungary back in sixth grade. Now.. I'm feeling just a little homesick, namely because Binghamton SUCKS right now. I never thought I'd know the day where I would really miss being back in New Jersey. In 30 minutes... HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE DDD PARTNER- BRIANNA!!!

Thursday, December 30, 2004 03:03 a.m.
Today/tonight- so much fun. Jeff got here around 4ish and I was just really excited to see him. He grew a beard- I usually don't like facial hair, but it looks very good on him!! We just talked for a couple hours and watched TV. Called Liz up to come downstairs to join us and we ordered dinner from Fridays. It was super yummy. Jeff and I went to go pick it up, and on the way back- amazingness- he was rapping along with Jay-Z. He's just not the type of kid I could ever see cursing or rapping or anything like that- I don't think I stopped laughing the whole way back. After dinner, all three of us sat down and watched Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (extended edition). It was absolutely *AMAZING*. It's the final one I need to buy to complete my little collection... too bad I have no money with which to purchase it. We all finished an entire package of double stuffed oreos- my absolute favorite cookie in the entire world. We're beasts. Again, just chilled afterwards- Liz was fallin' a sleep so she left around 2, and then Jeff and I were just talking as my love for his floor pillow grew. He had brought it down for the movie, and I think I'm in love with it. It's mine. Jeff left around 3 to go to bed- he was going to go home tonight, but his Dad called to say the roads were icy. I feel bad that he's stuck here for the night, but he's got me and Liz! Not so bad. My bed... would be awesome right now. Good night.

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 01:18 p.m.
Jeff is comin' to visit today!!!!!

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 06:38 p.m.
Had a really nice time just talking to people online last night- I was up waaaay too late. Definitely a good night. Picked up Liz from the bus station today. The roads were absolutely horrendous. I was driving so slowly and so carefully and my car was skidding all over the place. Scary as hell. Now I'm bored and I don't know what to do- I'm thinking of making it a movie night. Now I can't wait for Jeff to come visit tomorrow! I have no idea when he'll be here, I'm just excited to have company. Woo!

Monday, December 27, 2004 02:34 p.m.
I absolutely adore Jeff Colosino. I got to hear his voice oon the radio (he works for the radio station at Tulane- wtul.fm). Soooo awesome- and he gave me a shout out!! Hahahaha- sooooo cool.

Monday, December 27, 2004 02:21 p.m.
I haven't been out of Mohawk in five days. I need to get out of this hall just for a few minutes!!!

Sunday, December 26, 2004 08:37 p.m.
I adore my parents. They drove all the way out to Binghamton for the day just because they knew how bored I've been. It was the first time I've left my floor in the first three days when I went to go get them from the first floor. We did laundry (they brought a bunch up from home) and we played Scrabble and watched TV, picked up some Applebees and I snuggled with my Mom!!! I didn't want them to leave; luckily I'll be home in less than a week. Jeff is coming up on Wednesday, Berg may come some time during the week, and my parents may come back for New Years. Happiness!!!!

Sunday, December 26, 2004 12:32 a.m.
I just spoke with Lisa P. online... it was so nice to speak with her again. I don't think we've talked since the summer. Breakfast with her when we're both back in Caldwell!! My parents are coming to visit me tomorrow.. technically today I guess!! My Mom offered, knowing that I'm ridiculously bored out of my mind. I also spoke with Jeff (from the fifth floor) and he's coming to visit me on Wednesday with pie and fudge and OH MY GOD I CAN'T WAIT. Bryan called me and we talked for so long about guys, girls, relationships. I miss living across the hall from him and just being able to talk. Blah. Alright, time to lie down. Why do I bother writing this boring crap, by the way???

Friday, December 24, 2004 01:50 p.m.
Ooh and I forgot that I have all my grades:
Latin (Finis Rei Publicae): A
Yoga (Wellness through Yoga): A
Greek (Intermediate): A
Greek Persuasion: A-
Love Stories- Ancient and Medieval: A
A good semester, but I would have liked to pull a 4.0- what can you do! All I wanted was to make Dean's List again, so.. happiness!

Friday, December 24, 2004 01:47 p.m.
For this vacation, I've given up on trying to look decent. It's just me, my TV, and my laptop for the next three days- no other RA on duty in Mohawk. How boring. I think the next three days will decide if I go insane or not.

Thursday, December 23, 2004 10:26 a.m.
I was not meant to sleep today. At 945 this morning I get a call from a telemarketer. I despise them. I put my head back down and close my eyes. Three minutes later there's a freaking knock at my door. I get up and head over, and there is the cleaning lady asking me about food in the kitchen. She is SO loud and SO irritating. It was just not meant to be. There should be a general rule that NOBODY is allowed to call before 11 AM unless it is an emergency, or you know for a fact that that person is up. Otherwise, break has been entirely uneventful. I'm not getting paid until February pretty much- I hate this school. I'm relying on these God damned checks that they have owed me for months in order to pay for the food that they are *not* providing me while I stay here over this awful, boring break. So pissed off. My parents are in the process of buying a townhouse in Orlando... they pretty much bought one, and they're just waiting for the mortgage to be approved. I don't really know what this means... are we gonna move there eventually? Right after I graduate? I don't know what's going on. As for now, assuming we do get the house, my sister will live there with a roommate and pay rent to my parents. I saw a floorplan of the place and it looks absolutely gorgeous. Three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, two floors, tiled floors... just really nice. I'm just afraid that since I'm really considering going to grad school in Florida, my parents will move to Orlando. I absolutely love and adore living in Florida- it's one of my favorite places to be- but I can't imagine not living in New Jersey. It's where all of my friends are (or are near)... I don't really have any friends in Florida. I don't know what to think.. ugh. I just want to go home and I'm sick of being here and sick of not having money. THERE IS NOBODY IN FREAKING BINGHAMTON. I don't know if I ever want to do this again.

Friday, December 17, 2004 10:06 p.m.
What has been going on for the past few days: Finals. Everybody has been stressing out because of finals and papers, blah blah blah. Today all of that ended. I handed in the ten pape paper for Love Stories and everything is finished. Now it's just a matter of waiting for my grades. I already got two of them- I got an A in yoga and an A in Latin. Hotness. Three more classes to go. People also started to leave after they finished their finals- Jon, one of my residents whom I became pretty close with, moved back to California. He was only here for the semester. I cried for about an hour after he left, and it sounds dumb, but every time that I walk past his suite door I just kind of want to go in there and say hi to him. I'm really sad now that he's gone, and I get choked up knowing that he's not coming back next semester- it just makes me so sad and I miss him a lot. 99% of my residents are gone at this point, and if they're not already they will be by tomorrow. I miss some of them already and it's weird that they're not here running a muck and scaring me while I'm sitting at my computer. Chris, whom I lived across the hall from last year in Lehman (the boys suite!) is going to go to school in North Carolina starting this upcoming semester... I saw him twice in the two days before he left and I miss him too. I know I'm really not going to get to see him a lot from now on- that freaks me out. He may only visit Binghamton once or twice, and I don't like the idea that he's not right there over in Hinman. All of this makes me really sad. For the past few nights before most everyone left, I was hanging out with Jeff and PJ which was awesome. Watched bits of movies, played some video games, ate massive amounts of food- it was nice. Jeff said he'd come back and visit me sometime during the two weeks that I'm here so I don't get too lonely- I'm so excited 'cause it's really gonna happen WOO! Saw Lynsay yesterday when I went to Lehman to say goodbye to Chris- I miss her a lot. We don't get to see each other very much anymore. She's going to South Beach with Anna over break and I'm entirely jealous- I don't think that for the two weeks that I'm home I'll be able to go down to Florida to stay with my sister. I have a bunch of doctors appointments, specifically a neurologist appointment, and there's no way in hell that I'm missing that. My migraines are back again, and I can't deal with another semester of this shit. I don't remember my migraines ever making me so dizzy and nauseous as they have this semester. The medications I take for them make me feel even grosser.. I don't know what to do anymore. Now, I'm sitting here on duty for the night. How much does this suck? This is still part of the regular week, and I was assigned duty on the last day before break housing- and now I have duty every night from tomorrow night through January first. Ugh, it's going to be so lonely here. All the guys (Lee, Steve, and Nick) went to Turningstone with Alex and Steve's brother... so it's like there's nobody here. They're all leaving tomorrow and I can't imagine spending any time here without them. I hate this already. Good thing: Brianna sent me the most amazing video of a commercial ever- Joe Boxer. Brianna, I love you. 'Nuff said. And now, to conclude the random ramblings that have been going on for way too long, a story: I drove to Walmart today by myself because I needed to stock up on food since the dining halls will not be open over break. Go into Walmart, get everything I need, come out to my car and put all my bags into the trunk. I shut my trunk... not realizing that I had dropped my keys in my trunk. I start freaking out. I start searching my pockets, my purse, around my car- the only conclusion I can come to is that they must be in one of the bags. I call Lee and start doinga mini freak out on the phone- he was awesome and came and picked me up from Walmart and took me to China Buffet where Steve and his brother were already grabbin' a bite. Alex came also. It was a really nice lunch and I <3 Chinese food. Came back to Mohawk for a little bit, found my spare car key, and Lee drove me back to Walmart to get my car. All the guys who were at lunch were heading to Turningstone, so that's where Lee and Alex went immediately after- the other guys were in another car. They're going to play a tournament at Turningstone for Texas Hold 'Em. I can't wait to hear about it. Anyway, point of the story: I am the biggest fuck up ever. I'm out.

Tuesday, December 14, 2004 02:05 a.m.
Good things today: bowling. Had soooo much fun. I ended up going with Eric, Steve, Lee, Amanda, Alex, and Nanette. It was sooo much fun! I got a 131 which was the second highest score out of everybody- that's right, biatch. I spent the majority of my morning with Lindsay which was wonderful- we returned books, ate food, and all sorts of good fun. Picked up a check from the Cooper Union with Jose and then ate food- that was hot. I lost twenty in poker which sucked... I was really upset over that. Then came bowling, and then a random visit from Jeff! I love random visits. This ten page paper i'm writing is turning out like shit- I mean a real piece of shit. We'll see how things turn out, I guess.

Monday, December 13, 2004 01:36 a.m.
To sum this week up in a word. Uneventful.

Tuesday, December 7, 2004 01:51 a.m.
Fuck this shit. Too frustrated right now. Want to make me happy? Visit me at Binghamton between December 18th and January 1st. I've taken those days for break duty and I'm gonna go crazy. Ugh.

Saturday, December 4, 2004 12:32 p.m.
Last night was absolutely crazy. Morgan, Lindsay, and I went to the Rat. Pete (from Cayuga) was really sweet and took us there with him since he was going to drive! We got there and saw a million people. It seemed as though my entire floor was there and I felt only a little awkward.. I'm getting used to this a little more. Jose was there and we pretty much danced the whole night. It was fun! Saw my old floor from Lehman- Bryan and Kevin were there along with Maricel, Ashley, and Christine. Angelo was there also!! It was nice to see everybody. We stayed there until about 230 or so and we were so out of there. Morgan had left, but Dan came back with Lindsay and I- Pete drove us back and dropped us off in front of Mohawk because Lindsay and I didn't have coats and it was literally freezing outside. Sweetest thing. Today will be devoted to writing my 12 page paper. I got about three pages done last night, and I figure I can knock this out before I sleep tonight. I have short stints of writing a good bit, but they're few and far between. I will finish this shit tonight.

Friday, December 3, 2004 10:42 a.m.
I feel a lot better about everything after last night. Adam and I talked a lot and I know we're going to be okay. I talked about other things that I needed to with other people... feel much better about that also. Spent some really awesome time with Linds in the earlier day and then Dan later at night. What started out as a pretty shitty day turned into a pretty good one. Today I'm going to the mall with Linds and Jon (one of my residents). EXCITEMENT.

Thursday, December 2, 2004 11:35 a.m.
Is the semester over yet?

Wednesday, December 1, 2004 09:16 a.m.
Fell asleep around four... and Nicolay calls me at 9 in the morning. You've gotta be kidding me. I can't fall back asleep. Today is going to suck. Freaking area wide meeting tonight that I'm sure will take longer than it needs to. We got an e-mail *yesterday* that we need to bring something from our room and wrap it up to give in a grab bag. This sucks. I don't have anything to give away! I honestly can't think of anything. My eyes are itchy as hell and I just don't feel well in general. I'm not so happy right now in general and everything is just really frustrating. So many not good things going on right now. I want the semester to be over and I can't wait for people to get out of Binghamton.

Tuesday, November 30, 2004 03:56 p.m.
I have pink eye. Fucking sucks.

Sunday, November 28, 2004 10:27 p.m.
Auto response from briizme: reffering to what getting a tattoo feels like:
me: it feels like someone is branding you with something very hot
lisa: as opposed to something very cold?
me: SHUT UP!
lisa: "wet water" what?
me: SHUT UP!

haha...thinking about my awesome weekend at home and wishing i was back there

And it really was an awesome weekend! Love mah girls.

Sunday, November 28, 2004 12:32 a.m.
::Dad walks into the bedroom where my Mom and Emily are taking a nap::
Dad: Leanne and Andrew just got here if you want to say hi.
Mom: (looking at Emily) What is he, retarded?? (goes back to bed)

I love my family.

Sunday, November 28, 2004 12:20 a.m.
South Jersey for the day held the following in store for my family and I: adorable baby boy, two hyper-active young girls, too much food, traffic, and a dog that enjoys humping legs. I'm out. Back to Bing tomorrow- thank goodness. Back to work- not so cool??

Friday, November 26, 2004 04:10 p.m.
Did the whole early shopping thing with my Mom and Emily- what did I get? A really comfy black tank top, underwear, a pair of pants, and a new pair of Pumas!!! Happiness. Tonight I'm going to Mexicali's with Bri, Min, and maybe Jes- hopefully we'll be going to Nikhil afterwards to play some Texas Hold 'Em (as we did over the summer). Tonight shall be awesome. Thanksgiving itself was wonderful. I saw my family whom I love very much, had awesome food, and sang karaoke. Can't get much better than that.

Thursday, November 25, 2004 09:46 a.m.
Happy Thanksgiving! I love my sister... she's here... I'm ecstatic. Time to go hang out with her.

Wednesday, November 24, 2004 10:21 a.m.
Gonna focus on the awesome things right now: going back to New Jersey to see Bri, Min, Nikhil, Emma, and whomever else I may have the opportunity to be with!!! Seeing my family, especially my Aunt Carol, Andrew, and Matthew, my parents, and best of all- MY SISTER IS COMING TO NJ FROM FLORIDA!!!! I love her so much and I miss everybody being together. I think I might have to tackle her when I see her. I'm too excited for this. Another good thing: although I had a migraine last night, some good came out of it. We ended up playing poker (Steve, his brother, Nick, Eric, Lee, and I) and I started out with ten bucks and ended up with twenty. Not bad when I'm definitely the worst one at that table! Alright... gotta finish getting ready to leave. Happiness- for the most part.

Wednesday, November 24, 2004 12:30 a.m.
...or maybe things aren't going to work out the way I hope. What can you do? Maybe we need to be away for this break to think about things.

Tuesday, November 23, 2004 02:56 a.m.
I think and hope everything is going to be alright. I just can't stop smiling. And I get to see my sister ON WEDNESDAY!!!

Sunday, November 21, 2004 11:46 a.m.
Now I'm in a position where I want something really badly, and I can't have it because outside factors stop someone from being able to be with me. This SUCKS.

Saturday, November 20, 2004 01:13 p.m.
Today is the Pro-Bowl. CIW vs. Hinman and it should be a really fun and awesome game. I'm playing in it, although I really shouldn't because I suck. Saccone, our quarterback, went home for the weekend so I'm playing instead as the replacement girl. I suck. I'm gonna be playing against Ash, Linds, and Jackie and ... this is just gonna be crazy. Went out last night with my favorite Lindsay Jayne, Lee, Steve, Nick, and Eric... it was an awesome time. We went to Sports Bar, and it was Lindsay's first time being there. They played Fatman Scoop and this girl went CRAZY. Most awesome thing I've seen in my life. Now... time to prepare for the game, I guess.

Thursday, November 18, 2004 10:11 p.m.
I'M SICK OF THIS SHIT!

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 10:31 a.m.
Lee and I had a late night trip to Walmart. What was our mission? Elf. Was it accomplished- it's mine, biatch!

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 08:53 a.m.
My last day of Yoga means happiness. The awesome thing is that now my earliest class is at 1050, once a week on Wednesdays- Monday my only class starts at 330, Tuesdays and Thursdays from now on don't start until 115, and Friday I have nothing. It's a beautiful thing.

Sunday, November 14, 2004 09:56 p.m.
We lost the co-rec football championship game. Sucks man. We have the best record out of all of CIW, but we didn't win the freaking final game. And my paper sucks. And it's not done.

Saturday, November 13, 2004 10:12 a.m.
Last night = *amazing*. Out with Steve, Nick, and Lee. Best time I've ever had. We went to Sports Bar and went crazy- saw Strub and Dmitry there which was crazy... they laughed at me for dancing like a moron. That's okay too. Football in a little bit, then back for the remainder of the afternoon to work on my paper.

Thursday, November 11, 2004 08:54 a.m.
I suck at getting things done. I did my ridiculous Greek assignment and it came out absolutely awful. I read more than half of what I needed done for today for Greek Persuasion- I have never not been prepared for a class... this sucks. Hopefully I can read everything that's left in between Yoga and Persuasion. I'm really conflicted... I called my Mom and told her everything that's been going on lately and I just broke down and cried the whole time. I'm not happy, I haven't been happy since this whole thing began, and I have just been freaking out multiple times a day. I don't need any more of this.

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 10:24 a.m.
A much needed getaway from everything.. and now that I'm back, it's time to get back to the stress. The rest of my semester is going to be ridiculous. I *really* need Greek to stop existing or something, 'cause it's gonna give me an ulcer within the next month.

Sunday, November 7, 2004 01:58 p.m.
I miss my girls.

Friday, November 5, 2004 07:58 p.m.
I have some amazing friends here. I will also have my two best friends from home here in just a few short hours- I don't think anybody knows how excited I am to see Min and Bri- no idea.

Thursday, November 4, 2004 08:49 a.m.
I was up until about 330 last night until I finally just cried myself to sleep. I have so many emotions running through my head right now and I'm just overtired and I dont' feel well, and it's my hell day. I think if somebody talks to me or looks at me the wrong way, I'll probably snap.

Thursday, November 4, 2004 12:42 a.m.
This might be one of the worst days... ever. This is not because I'm in a shitty mood. This is not about a stupid class, grade, or teacher. It's not even about the presidential election. This is fucking ridiculous, that's what it is. So hurt right now, more than anybody knows.

Wednesday, November 3, 2004 09:19 a.m.
Amazing moment of the evening for last night: Dan Herman coming to visit me while I was on duty in the RA Office- the phone rings, and Dan in his manly man man voice goes: Mohawk Hall, this is Lisa. He had me cracking up. Love!!!

Wednesday, November 3, 2004 12:14 a.m.
Bad day- bad bad day. Made better by some people. Who is stressed? I'm stressed.

Tuesday, November 2, 2004 08:50 a.m.
I never used to have trouble getting up in the morning- the alarm would go off and I'd usually already be up to turn it off. It is that way no longer!! This week is going to be hell trying to get all my work done before my favorite people get here!!!! Bri and Min are gonna be here on Friday night--- I cannot freaking wait!!!!! That means I need to get as much work done as possible before Friday night so I don't have to make them sit and watch me do homework. That would suck. What am I afraid of? The fact that I have a research paper due on the 15th which I haven't started. Hah- funny funny. It's in my worst subject- Greek. I don't know where to research. I don't know how to translate the segment I chose to translate. I'm doing awesome.

Monday, November 1, 2004 05:19 p.m.
Things I need to worry about for the next month and a half: translating part of the Agamemnon for Greek and doing a whole research project with it, typing a 12 page paper for Love Stories on the Medea and a take home final which has been renowned to be brutal, Greek Persuasion final and another disgusting paper, and... well that's about it. But still- I'm stressing already 'cause I suck like that. I had lunch with Christina today up in Mountainview- amazing. This girl never ceases to crack me up. As for the rest of the evening, devoted to reading and homework and other such fun things. Craptastic moment: not receiving my absentee ballot in the mail- I can't vote. How much does this suck???

Sunday, October 31, 2004 11:46 p.m.
I forgot to set my clock back for daylight savings. When I woke up this morning, I started to freak out thinking that I had only 15 minutes to get ready for my football game. Stupid me.

Friday, October 29, 2004 10:45 a.m.
Dan and I watched Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade last night- amazing. Mark, who lived down the hall from me in Lehman last year, also happens to be here for the day!!! I'm gonna see him in a little bit. He transferred out after the first semester last year to go to a school that would better suit him for teaching. I can't wait to see him!!! Tonight will be all about decorating the CIW Dining Hall for the big Halloween Bash tomorrow night. Salvation Army today?? I hope so- I need a costume.

Thursday, October 28, 2004 08:54 a.m.
My head hurts- do I not go to yoga??? I'm highly considering it...

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 10:02 a.m.
The program that Llindsay and I did last night was so much fun. It was mostly RA's and maybe ten or so residents- Twister, cookies, Scattegories, and a veyr unsuccessful stress ball making session. Awesomeness. My fan broke inside my computer back in the day, so I was using a mini fan to keep it cool- that broke, so now my computer is gonna go crazy again with shutting down. Happiness.

Tuesday, October 26, 2004 08:51 a.m.
Macco360: it fell by the way side along with morality and honesty
Auto response from Boothlisa: Whatever happened to making some effort??
Sleeping.

That sums it up. Matt is veeeeery right. I don't know if I've been in this shitty a mood in a long fucking time. Later.

Tuesday, October 26, 2004 01:10 a.m.
My presentation in Love Stories: Ancient to Medieval was ridiculous. I was in front of the class for 45 minutes. I hate talking in front of people- like no other. I'm in a shitty mood- I feel like I have so much to do, but I just don't care anymore. People are bothering me like crazy. I love my staff. That's about all for now. And I love my friends from home!!!

Monday, October 25, 2004 10:42 a.m.
200 AM Sonic the Hedgehog games are awesome. I have decided that I don't care about reading for my classes for the rest of this semester- well.. not as much as I have before. My migraines are back- happiness. I've been trying to work out my schedule for next semester and I've come to the conclusion that it is going to blow like no other. No classes are offered that I even care about- the one that is good isn't even a 300 level class which I need. Blaaah.

Sunday, October 24, 2004 11:57 a.m.
Friday night- most amazing night ever. I went downtown with Lee, Steve, Jeff, Nick, Eric, and Alex- craziness. We started out going to Oaktoberfest. The second we stepped out of the cab, some cops pull up to the party (it's an outdoor party... go figure)- we were lucky not to step into the gates at that very moment. I happened to see my Lehman boys there- Chris, Matt, and Kevin!! That was awesome. After the cops left, we went in for a few minutes, then decided to walk downtown. We went into Sports Bar-- CRAZY fun. Nick, Eric, and I started with a pitcher of beer (and I hate beer). Then the joy of my life was introduced to me- it's a raspberry cider type beer thing. AMAZING. Lee let me try some of his and I immdediately gave up on my beer, gave it to Eric, and got me one of the raspberry things. Amazing. Watched Lee and Jeff kick some ass in beer pong, talked to some people who live in CIW whom we ran into, and it was just lots of fun. And I continued to drink. We headed over to the Ratt and Lee and I went crazy on the dance floor- it was hilarious. Saw a few people there too- the other guys decided to go back to the dorm, but Lee and I stayed out. He bought me a shot of this stuff that tastes like rapsberry ice or something- again- amazing. Stayed there for a bit, went back to Sports Bar, bought another drink, went crazy on that dance floor which had about 7 people including us. Sooooo much fun- I had an awesome time out- better than I've had for a while. Happiness!!!!

Friday, October 22, 2004 02:01 a.m.
I forgot today was my parents' anniversary. I suck. Well.. technically yesterday, but you know. Adam and Dan made the day not suck though.

Thursday, October 21, 2004 01:23 a.m.
Dan Herman might be the best cuddler- ever.

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 02:13 p.m.
It's amazing how some people you consider to be your friends make absolutely no effort to even talk to you. It's a *really* good feeling.

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:02 a.m.
I hate Greek. I have a ridiculous homework assignment which I got late last night--- my teacher is insane. I don't think I can do this again next semester- I get too stressed out over this shit. Midterm in Greek Persuasion tomorrow which I am bound to fail since I haven't studied too much for it. Oh well.

Tuesday, October 19, 2004 08:57 a.m.
Mmmm... midterm on Thursday for Greek Persuasion- this is me dreading that day. Quiz today in Greek on words I don't know- another thing I dread. I feel like I've had no work for the past few days and I feel like I've been doing nothing- I hate that feeling. Of course, I say that now and next week will most likely be the most busy week of my life. Blah.

Monday, October 18, 2004 08:45 a.m.
It's the dumbest thing, but I hate the cold. It freaks me out. Last night when I was walking back from Cayuga to Mohawk, it was obviously dark and it was soooo cold. Whenever I'm walking around in that type of situation I get freaked out like no other. I don't know why, but dark and cold don't do well for me.

Sunday, October 17, 2004 12:12 a.m.
Awesome things of the day: hanging out with Adam all morning, watching Dan play co-rec, going to the Salvation Army with Dan, hanging out with Adam and going to Latin night, having Dan Herman bring me back two rolls and cinnamon butter from the Texas Roadhouse, hanging out with Adam, playing poker with the 3E boys, relaxation. Awesomeness. That and we play football at 1 or 2... WOOHOOO.

Saturday, October 16, 2004 12:39 a.m.
Duty was uneventful. Nothing really happened- I sat on my butt and did no work and the time went by SO slowly. Lee gave me a ride in the RA office chair up to his room where we chilled for a little bit. Dan came over and introduced me to his friend Steph. Talked to Adam on the phone (yeaaah!!) 'cause he was on duty too. Now.. in the room for the evening. PJ just came down and he cracks me up. And he's tall!!! Now- sleep.

Friday, October 15, 2004 10:06 a.m.
I hung out with Dan last night and I had the best time. I got a piggy back to and from Oneida (OOOH YEAH), we watched football, Crank Yankers, he went to Walmart, came back, and then we watched Super Troopers and talked. I loved it super much- he's just one of th emost awesome people ever- I mean it!

Thursday, October 14, 2004 08:48 a.m.
I wish it were Friday- then I wouldn't have to go to freaking yoga, Greek Persuasion, and Greek. These classes need to stop existing. I dunno if I'm going to continue on with Greek or not next semester. I hate it, it makes me miserable, I'm not good at it, but I probably need it to get into grad school. I guess I have to talk to my teacher about it- but how do I stay calm and speak nicely about something I absolutely loathe? Nono, doesn't happen. Good things happening: Lunch with Christina on Monday (my former Greek suffering buddy), almost finished Latin for next week, and... it's my Friday. I guess that's about it for now. Dan Herman killed me in assoxination last night. I got mad. Stupid Dan!

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 07:11 p.m.
I put up pictures from Binghamton this year!!!! Also- a link to a bunch of ones from the Woods Olympics. Awesome. Adam is THE COOLEST.

Tuesday, October 12, 2004 05:59 p.m.
I *HATE* my head. So the migrianes begin again.

Monday, October 11, 2004 07:07 p.m.
I just saw something and my heart stopped for a second. Wow.

Monday, October 11, 2004 02:14 p.m.
I don't know why I'm in one of the pissiest moods ever. I don't want to go to class, I'm sick of doing work, and I just want to be mellow. I feel like I have so much to do and not nearly enough time to do it in. My presentation that I'm working on is coming out like shit, and I don't even know if I'll be able to do this thing in the way I have planned- freaking dumb lack of technology classroom.

Sunday, October 10, 2004 09:43 p.m.
I hate my head. I'll go for months or weeks without a migraine or a headache- I feel so digusting right now. So gross.

Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:17 a.m.
Sarah and Philbert are comin' tonight to visit me at Binghamton- Sarah is looking for colleges. I've known this girl since she was born. I feel really old.

Saturday, October 9, 2004 05:19 p.m.
Hanging out with Adam last night = awesome. We drove to Pennsylvania just listening to music late at night and it was just so relaxing and awesome. He took the wheel after a bit and did pretty well on the stick shift... althogh that kind of fell apart once we kept hitting traffic lights- but it's all good. I had such a nice time. We had gone earlier to Walmart where I got X Men and Little Giants!!!! Happiness. Now I'm working on this seven page monstrosity of a paper which I'm about halfway done with- I started it this morning and have been working on it intermittently throughout the day. Not doing so badly I guess. I dunno if I can bullshit three and a half more pages, but we'll see.

Friday, October 8, 2004 01:50 a.m.
Today in two words: crazy awesome. Classes sucked (as can only be expected) but things got fantastical afterwards. The Hip Hop Before Hip Hop program went alright- Adam and Dan came from Cayuga to show some RA love support so they're automatically awesome. Afterwards I went to Adam's place to chill for a little bit and I was the happiest person ever. And after that Dan came back to Mohawk with me and we went to sit with Jamie and Chastidy in the RA office for a bit- I LOVE IT. We came back to my room and watched Spaceballs. Dan's line of the evening: She's gone from suck to blow!!!! I'm out. Busy weekend.

Thursday, October 7, 2004 01:30 a.m.
Hanging out with Adam makes me happy. So does the entire Mohawk staff. Quality time... it's awesome.

Tuesday, October 5, 2004 08:50 a.m.
Stress level- at the max.
Chance of an entire meltdown- high.
This month... I need it to be over as soon as possible for the sake of my sanity.

Monday, October 4, 2004 09:51 a.m.
Mmm... I hate research in the morning. I have to do research for my Greek presentation I have tomorrow about the play Agamemnon. I've never been to our library before and I was hoping to keep it that way for my entire college career... but no. This dream has been shattered by a stupid oral presentation and translation. Screw Greek.

Sunday, October 3, 2004 10:40 a.m.
Todd got his lip pierced!!! It's awesome. We went to Wegmans for dinner 'cause everywhere else was super crowded. It was super yummy. We watched the Big Lebowski and just chilled- it was awesome.

Saturday, October 2, 2004 12:25 p.m.
Up until three talking with the buttface boy named Todd is awesome. It's gross out in Binghamton and I have no idea what the crap we're going to do today. Maybe get pierced??

Saturday, October 2, 2004 01:13 a.m.
Todd is here. This is his away message:
Auto response from Javperez1: seeing crapface!!!!111

Oh.. he loves me. Hahahha. Awesome night with this bastard, Chastidy, and Jamie... and LIndsay and Ellie helped me make cookies!!!

Friday, October 1, 2004 09:25 p.m.
Day.. business. Laundry, uber homework, hanging out with Adam, Walmart, AC Moore, Barnes and Noble, doing the board for my floor, shopping with Lindsay (awesomeness) then Todd. Busy.

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 08:51 a.m.
I stayed up a little too late last night, but I got a lot of work done!!! I just have a little Latin left for this weekend along with whatever Greek assignment I get today and a small outline for an oral presentation in Greek on Tuesday. Not so bad not so bad. Last night we had the area wide meeting which was for all the RA's in CIW (the five residence halls that make up College in the Woods... one of the communities for students to live in on campus). It went relatively quickly which was nice. Our 'ice breaker' was to go around the room and say what turns you on... nice and embarassing- yet funny. Then they ended up giving out prizes to the floors who had the best decorations. Lee looked at me and mouthed 'we got this' and just smiled. He cracks me up. We won third place in the whole community for best door tags (and a five dollar gift certificate to Barnes and Noble) and we won first place for best themed floor decorations in the whole community (a ten dollar gift certificate to Barnes and Noble... BIATCH). All types of hotness. I don't think I did too much after I got back from that.. just kinda chilled and did nothing until later in the evening. Yoga in half an hour makes me sad. Greek and Greek Persuasion make me sad. When will it all end... though I always forget that today is my Friday. Tomorrow is gonna be pretty busy. Gotta do laundry, work on as much homework as I can to free myself for the weekend, go to lunch with all the people working on the Halloween Bash for CIW (which obviously I'm working on also), have a meeting right after that, go get some necessities with Lindsay, come back, do more work, then go to the mall with Lindsay at around 630 or 7... then Todd should be getting to the Greyhound station anytime between 1030 and 1130 which means I'll have to drive my ass out into creepy Binghamton to get this kid. After that... who knows!!! I guess I'll go to bed early tonight. OH! And I have an idea for our new board for the floor (we have to change boards like every month or something ridiculous like that). I have this picture that I printed out of the inside of Moe's Tavern from the Simpsons- I cut it into four equal sized parts and I'm going to bring them to Staples or whatever and have each blown up to the 11 X 17 paper and put them back together for a nice big picture. Then what I'll do is have Duffman at the bottom with some facts concerning alcohol and safetly when going out and everything. I think it will be cool. Okay I'm really done now.

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 04:33 p.m.
Auto response from kaptainkosh:
Steve: two pair....
Lisa: 2,3,4,5,6 biaaaaatch!!!

Last night's poker quote from me. Just got back from dinner with my favorite Hinman boys- I laughed the entire time. I love them. Came back to chill in their suite for a bit and then visited Ash and Jackie before comin' back here. Now.. just killin' time until that freaking area wide meeting.

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 01:06 p.m.
I love Wednesdays. Latin went well and as I was walking back from the library tower, I ran into Lindsay so we walked together. Went to lunch with a bunch of people and ended up sitting with Dan, Karen, and Rachel at one end of the table- funniest lunch of my life. After lunch Dan gave brownies to me and Rachel- my mouth is still watering from the brownie goodness. We played football outside for a few minutes and I can't throw for crap. I miss playing co-rec.

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 12:56 a.m.
I lost eight dollars in poker... but I had a good time doing so, so it's all good. Tomorrow (well.. today.. you know) I have to go to the library to read an article about yeast control for yoga- I'm... confused. I <3 Lindsay Klemas and her need to shrink her jeans eeeevery week.

Monday, September 27, 2004 09:06 a.m.
I hate Tuesdays and Thursdays. I hate yoga. No yoga- just say no!!! There's this old man in that class who thinks he's my friend 'cause I can't be mean and not talk to him because I just don't do that. He always sits next to me and it's weird and he ALWAYS talks to me and I think I'd rather just sit in silent misery as the class goes on at a digustingly slow and boring pace. Todd is definitely coming to visit me this weekend which shocked the ever-loving crap out of me! Todd-oooo!!! Otherwise... everything's pretty mellow. Got a lot of work done during duty last night to lessen the weekend load. Now... time for shitty yoga.

Sunday, September 26, 2004 09:58 a.m.
Brianna I love you.

Saturday, September 25, 2004 10:18 p.m.
It feels good to be back in Binghamton- but I definitely overreacted about having to go home this weekend. I had a really nice time and I shouldn't have said all the shit I said before.

Saturday, September 25, 2004 11:19 p.m.
Despite the crappiness and failed attempt of fasting, today was a pretty good day. I was able to not eat until about 12 or 1 (my parents and I were on the way to visit my Grams) when both my Mom and I started to get headaches and feel light headed- that's when a half a bagel and some coffee came in. We took my Grammy into town and did a little window shopping and just walking around- window shopping turned into a new pair of earrings and some sunglasses for me, so I'm not complaining. I started to get super light headed to the point where I was almost falling over- so we got an apple for me... but I still felt gross. Fasting just doesn't work for me. We all went to a park and it was absolutely beautiful- I wish I had brought my camera. Brought the Grandma back, came back to the house, watched Finding Nemo, chilled, and went to my cousin Marion's house for break fast. Good food, love the fam, had a really nice time. The best part was that there was a lady there who was the sister of one of my cousin's sister in law- this woman's name was Norma and she just so happened to have minored in Latin!!!! We talked for the entire time about Latin, Rome, classical studies, etc etc and I have never been so happy in my life. It's so random that I happened to meet a classicist at my family's little feast. The best part is that she started talking about a Latin teacher whom she knew from her church- she described him as a 30-40 year old Latin teacher who taught at MSU and another college- I asked her if it happened to be Dr. Trause AND IT WAS!!! My high school FAVORITE Latin teacher- the best teacher I've had in my life. She knows him and is actually going to see him tomorrow- I got so excited when she told me this... holy crap. That was my night. I think I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow and it's gonna be hot.. if it's done well. It does have the potential to suck, but we shall see. Until then.. relaxing and sleep.

Saturday, September 25, 2004 09:20 a.m.
I was so bored last night that I fell asleep at around 10... just woke up about 20 minutes ago to a text message from Adam. It's a good way to wake up. Came online and had a bunch of messages from people-- I didn't know it, but Nikhil's home!!!! Only problem is that I don't know if my parents will allow me to go hang out with him since it's Yom Kippur. Freaking holiday. Dan asked me to hang out but I know there's no way I'm gonna be able to do that being that he lives in South Jersey, so that's a no- same with Bri. Andrew is in PA, Min is in the city... blaaaah. I guess even if everybody was home I wouldn't be able to see them. I just hope I do get to see Nikhil!!!

Friday, September 24, 2004 09:21 p.m.
The drive to Jersey from Binghamton S-U-C-K-E-D. I got stuck in about forty five minutes worth of shit-tastic traffic. I started pounding on my steering wheel and going nuts. If you've read previous entries, it's pretty obvious that I don't want to be here right now. I would so much rather be in Bing just chillin' with my friends. Jeff, one of the RA's in Mohawk with me, just IM'd me asking if I'd wanna play a quick $5 Hold Em game with Lee and Steve... I would so do that and it would be the first time we would all play together... unfortunately I'm here... not eating 'cause I have to fast because of stupid Yom Kippur. I don't even think my parents got me a ticket to get into services at temple which is both upsetting and makes me happy. I hate services anyway, but honestly- what was the point of me coming home at all if I wasn't going to temple? I asked my Mom why I came home if I wasn't going to temple and she said to be with her and my Dad. Granted, that's alright, but I just saw them last weekend!! COME ON. I came here feeling miserable, I still feel miserable and pissed off, and I just want to go back to school. THERE'S NOBODY HERE. It's fucking 925 and I have absolutely nothing to do- nobody to talk to, nobody to hang around with, nobody to at least just walk by my door and say a quick hello. I fucking hate this- I'm not in the mood to be alone right now, nor am I in the mood to be with my family as much as I do love them. As I was walking out of Mohawk to my car, Nick and Steve (more fun RA's in Mohawk whom I love to death) catch up to me and help me bring my stuff to my car. They saw I was pissed off about the whole thing, and seeing them right before I left made it even worse to leave!!! They're playing poker, going out, having fun... I'm here bitching for the millionth time. I know I'm only gonna be here until Sunday late afternoon... but... for the last time- a waste of my damned time and money. I'm goin' to hell for saying this crap and being such an awful daughter. Whatever.

Thursday, September 23, 2004 09:31 a.m.
So... I think I'm going to get yelled at by Lanae for going out on Tuesday and Wednesday night with the staff being that I'm not 21 and you have to be 21 to get into the bars. Apparantly she talked to Lee about it and told him not to bring out the underage staff (me) anymore. I guess I'll just have to wait to see what she has to say! I have to go home this weekend for freaking Yom Kippur and I REALLY DON'T WANT TO. I don't like leaving my friends here- none of my friends are at home- and I don't do the whole temple thing. My parents refuse to accept the fact that I don't believe in the stuff they believe in and I don't like going to a conservative temple where I sit there and listen to Hebrew wishing it was in English- either way, it still sucks. I think I believe in God and everything, but I hate organized religion. It's ridiculous. Why do I have to fast? Why do I have to go to temple? I hate this crap. I just don't want to go home. It's a waste of my freaking money (which I have not so much of) to drive home, I hate driving home by myself for that awful 2-3 hour trip, and like I said before- I don't want to leave Binghamton. Nobody else is going home- everybody is gonna be here. HTOPEWHTO I DON'T WANT TO FUCKING GO. I'm done.

Wednesday, September 22, 2004 07:15 p.m.
Migraines don't make me happy, but Adam does.

Wednesday, September 22, 2004 01:36 a.m.
AWESOME night. First- Adam came over just before my staff meeting and that made me so happy. We hadn't seen each other for a few days and I missed him!!! I went out tonight with Lee, Steve, Eric, and Jed and it was CRAZY AWESOME. I had such a fun time downtown and we ended up running into Jamie and Chastidy (hilaaaaarious). Now... just trying to get out the energy before I go to bed and hell day tomorrow begins. Laaaaater.

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 07:38 p.m.
I'll start out with the good: I go into my Latin class today and start talking with my Professor. All of a sudden he brings out a book and asks me if I've seen it yet- it's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (Philosopher's) Stone... IN LATIN!!!!! I had never seen it before and I started going crazy- it combined two of my favorite things which are Latin and Harry Potter. Can you believe it? Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis. Hotness. I ordered it on Amazon as soon as I got home and I can't wait to get it here. I also went to dinner with my favorite Hinman boys this evening- I miss eating with them every night and hearing them playing their annoying guitars at night. I love them and they make me smile and laugh and I can't help but be happy after seeing 'em! Another goodness- Jen came and visited and we just talked and I luff her. Badness- I'M SO FRUSTRATED RIGHT NOW in so many ways. Part of it is that I don't want to go home this weekend. Another thing is that I have just so much work to do. Another is more personal and I'm just going crazy. I think I'm gonna go out tonight with a lot of people on staff and hopefully they can get my mind off the crap I'm feeling right now. Blah.

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 10:18 a.m.
So after something like a semi-crappy day, Lee and I decided that we were definitely going out for the night. His friend Nanette came over (she was awesome) and Nick was awesome enough to take us downtown. We went to Sports Bar, the Ratt, and JT's or something... everything was pretty dead to me- it was cool anyway. I wish there had been more people and that I had been a little more drunk, but it was still nice just to get out and away from campus. We got a ride back from some of Lee's friends (FREE NIGHT!!) and Lee and I decided to order some pizza and watch some of Father of the Bride. That was the end of my night- I was asleep by 2 and up at 930. Not so bad. I just have Latin today which makes me happy and I'm done. After that- work work work. PS- I love my friends.

Monday, September 20, 2004 08:41 a.m.
Blaaah today is my first day back to classes (being that the one I usually have on Mondays and Wednesdays is not meeting this week). I might use my cough as an excuse to get out of them- especially yoga. I'm just not in the mood to do anything. I feel like I'm becoming a big slacker even though I always do all of my homework and everything. Blah. On an absolutely crazily awesome note: I get a couple of IM's while I'm gone last night from Bri and Min... they're coming to visit me up in Bing on November 6th and 7th. I'M SO FREAKING EXCITED. I don't think I stopped smiling the entire night. I want it to be November- I miss and love them so much.

Sunday, September 19, 2004 10:40 a.m.
So apparantly I'm going out later on in the week- when I went into Lee's room yesterday and we were just chillin' he was like, "Did you want to go out some time this week?" Had he asked me a week before I would have said no way- I wanted to wait until October to go out again- but now after being stuck in the dorm for pretty much five full days, I'm all for it- downtown it is!!! I'm sure that will be awesome with whomever else comes too. Today is awesome since I have no class- I think I get to see Jen later on in the day and that will make me super happy!!! Adam text messaged me at 930 this morning and woke me up again- but it was cute. Lindsay may come over to visit later (yeaaah)! I went up to her room last night so she could do a hold up fashion show of all the stuff she bought back at home- I'm super jealous. If she weren't such a midget and I wasn't such a walking land monster, I'd steal her green puffy jackets. It's all levels of hotness. Now... time to dry the hair so it doesn't fro so much.

Sunday, September 19, 2004 08:34 p.m.
Going to I-HOP with Adam, Marissa, and Dan was just so much fun. They crack me up and I love them *all*. The second I got into the car with Adam we were cuddling and holding hands. I knew I missed him while he was gone, but I didn't realize how much until he was sitting there with me. Adam and I chilled in his room for a little bit afterwards, and then we decided to go to Walmart and Old Navy- so we invited Dan and Marissa. At Walmart I got some baking sheets, cookies, and apples!!! Baked the cookies tonight and handed them out to some fun people- I love baking- I really want to make my own batter, but I'm too lazy and I don't like cooking in this kitchen. Maybe another time. I brought a cookie to Lindsay (I was originally gonna bring three over to the library where she is until 10... but two fell on the ground!!) I missed Lindsay a lot too- it sounds cheesy, but she just makes me smile. I went to chill with Lee for a little afterwards- I think we're gonna go out some time later on in the week (woo!!) and I'm gonna be watching a movie there later on this evening with some people he knows. I'm a happy girl right now. I love everybody on staff... I can never say that enough times. Ever- love them all.

Sunday, September 19, 2004 10:02 a.m.
So I get a phone call at 930 waking me from my sleep- it's Adam who is in the car with Dan and Marissa! They're almost back at Binghamton (THANK GOODNESS) and we're gonna go to I-HOP or something!!! So excited to see everybody and eat some good eats.

Saturday, September 18, 2004 08:13 p.m.
I can't wait until everybody gets back tomorrow. I've been having an awesome time hanging out with the staff (Chastidy, Lee, and I played the board game Wheel of Fortune today!!) and a few people who are here (Dom and Eric) but I miss everybody!!! I can't wait until tomorrow. On duty tonight so I'm pretty much stuck in the room for the rest of tonight until 8 AM tomorrow. That's okay- not like I'd be going out anyway!

Saturday, September 18, 2004 11:29 a.m.
My noooooose. Holy crap. I can't smell anything. I'm on duty again today so yeah for money. It's hot as hell in the room and I wish they wouldn't turn off the air conditioner during break. That's some crap.

Friday, September 17, 2004 10:07 p.m.
I loved having my parents here today. It made me the happiest girl ever. The morning was pretty laid back- watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the first movie!!) and Clerks. Awesomeness. Parents came around 430 and we just chilled in the room for a bit. We ended up going to the Texas Roadhouse for dinner and it was DELICIOUS. We talked and laughed and ate lots of food and... sweet goodness it was awesome. Came back and played some pool-- funniest thing you're ever going to see in your life. I kept missing the ball, my Mom was cracking me up, and my Dad was trying so hard!!! They left around 9... two minutes after they left I hear my cell phone ringin'. I pick it up and there's my Mom saying, "Do you miiiiiiiisss me yet?!" and then she giggled like crazy. It made me laugh so hard. I love my Mom and Dad!!!

Friday, September 17, 2004 10:48 a.m.
This just cracked me up:
Auto response from Alf2cool: They close our dining halls, our ATM's, they shut off our AC and our power, but they will never take... OUR
---Alf2cool has been disconnected---

Hah- and break housing is evil. Adam just called me- this boy is awesome. I'm on duty all day today and I *have* to be in the building from 12-4 and then from 8 PM all through the night. Maaaaan. Excited to see my parents though!!! Lindsay called me last night and told me all about the trip to NYC with Ellie her roomie (she's from Wales and had never been to the city). So cute. I miss Linds.

Thursday, September 16, 2004 10:02 p.m.
So today was entirely uneventful. Went to the mall with Lee, Steve, Nick, and their friend. I got five pairs of underwear from Hollister in an awesome sale for twenty bucks- and they're H-O-T. After that we came back and Nick, Steve, and I ordered some pizza from Dominos to eat while watching Vanilla Sky. It was awesome. I also talked to some awesome people: Nikhil, Ash, Lyns, Taryn, Dan Herman, and Adam called me and was texting me a lot today. Sooo happy. As for the remainder of the evening, I think I'm just gonna read and go to sleep nic and early. The parents should be coming tomorrow. And Happy Jewish New Year!!!!

Thursday, September 16, 2004 09:41 a.m.
Break housing sucks. It's so boring here. Yesterday I spent the majority of the later day with Nicolay, Oscar, and Marcelo which was cool- but everybody was just so bored. I went back to my room at around nine or so, and the evening sucked from then on. I did some work, went online for a little bit, talked to some people, and I was just dyin' here. Two awesome things happened a litlte before I went to sleep- first: Lindsay called me and we talked for a little while and I was ssooo happy! second: Adam called me and then texted me good night and I couldn't stop smilin'. It was a good end to the night. As for today, I don't know what the hell I'm gonna do. Work work work would be the smart thing to do- but there's a mall. I like the mall.

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 02:40 a.m.
I can't freaking fall asleep. I've been up since about 2 after having drifted into uneasy sleep around 1. I'm gonna be dead tomorrow... today. Kids on the floor have pissed me off with their being too loud. I'm not gonna take this shit anymore.

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 08:50 a.m.
I don't want to go to yoga. I'm kind of sick of it already and I can't wait for it to be over. It's a waste of two hours of my life twice a week. Thankfully today is my only full day.

Monday, September 13, 2004 09:47 a.m.
Mmm... tired. I fell asleep around 1230 last night and just woke up which is awesome- haven't gotten this much sleep in a while. I'm still kinda tired. Dunno what to do today- I don't have class until 330 and it's only one which is awesome. I was kind of pissed off last night. As I was walking up the stairs with Lindsay I ran into a few girls from my floor- they all looked a little bit tipsy and one smiled a big goofy smile at me with a red cup in her hand- and I smelled a drink with a little something in it. I didn't say anything to them although I really wish I had. I think if I see them today I might say something, but I dunno if it's too late. Blah. It was pretty cool last night- PJ from upstairs came down and gave me a chocolate chip cookie (holy goodness. sooooo good) and Ryan came down and chilled for a little bit, and borrowed a movie. I feel like I'm running a rental service with no profit for me. I want to charge people, but I'm too nice!!!!

Sunday, September 12, 2004 10:05 a.m.
I had such a nice night last night. Lindsay and I chilled in my room and we decided it would be awesome to take a nap- and so it was. Watched Lee, Steve, my long lost brother Eric, and two of their friends play some poker- they were playing tournament style and I came too late to play. I guess that's a good thing so as not to lose my money- these guys are crazy good. I went to Adams and we fell asleep watching the Last Samurai, and we woke up this morning and listened to the I Am Sam soundtrack- it has quickly become my favorite... ever. As for today- food, homework, blah blah blah. We only have two and a half days of school this week- no more classes after 2 on Wednesday!!! WOOHOO.

Saturday, September 11, 2004 09:13 a.m.
Last night was just awesome. Lindsay and I took a trip over to the Olive Garden to just drop by and say happy birthday to Liz--- yeaaah Liz!!! We came back, visited Adam for a bit, and then came back to the room. I ended up going to Hinman to hang with my boys- Matt, Chris, Keith, Kevin, Kevin, Bryan, Bryan's friend Brendan who is here for the weekend. Danie, Kasia, and Marie were also there!! We were taking shots, having fun, blah blah blah. I was just really happy to hang out with all of them again 'cause they make me happy. We all walked to Mohawk so they could take the drunk bus and go out- I decided not to as enticing as it was to go out- they kept trying to convince me, but I wasn't having it. Ended up hanging out with Adam for the night which was really nice... crazy, but nice. Today we have the Woods Olympics which I *have* to be at... I hope it turns out to be fun.

Friday, September 10, 2004 10:05 a.m.
I might just have a semi-relaxing weekend. I did my tough Greek homework last night while on duty (and Lindsay was awesome enough to sit with me!!) I only have Latin and Yoga which shouldn't take more than a few hours combined (yeaaaah!!). The only thing is I'm a captain of the building along with Steve for Woods Olympics. That means I have to be at all the events. Blaaaaah. What did I get myself into??

Thursday, September 9, 2004 12:38 p.m.
It's my Friday.. I forgot how awesome that is. I'm actually getting sick of yoga- it hurts my back like crazy and it's just super uncomfortable. I was not meant to bend... I'm convinced.

Wednesday, September 8, 2004 09:52 a.m.
I still feel so sick right now... I am so tired because I spent about two hours last night at around 2 in the morning coughing my freaking lungs out. I'm so tired right now and I have so much to do today. Latin, rewrite a paper and hopefully read a play, then my Love Stories class, meeting to talk about the project about the play at 630... fit dinner in there somewhere, do Greek homework, staff meeting at 905. I think I'm gonna go insane.

Tuesday, September 7, 2004 09:06 a.m.
And to add to the great things going on right now, I'm still sick and feeling like ass, and I forgot to mention how I'd forgotten my Mom's birthday on the 3rd. I do officially suck. I just feel awful right now.

Monday, September 6, 2004 11:14 p.m.
So since I haven't been able to speak because I'm sick and my voice and throat are just... blah... I haven't been picking up my phone so much over this past weekend. My parents tried calling me yesterday and I never caught them. This morning when I finally spoke with my parents I found out that my great aunt Betty died yesterday... today was the funeral. I'm so mad at myself for not getting to the phone yesterday... I would have gone to the funeral. I'm just so sad right now. I hate talking about this kind of shit with people because I never know what to say and they don't know what to say in response 'cause what the hell are you supposed to say, you know??? I don't know why I don't like talking to people about how I feel and what's going on- I think 'cause I feel like I'll always be complaining or talking about shit that they just don't really care about. Or I have nothing to say. This is like writing deja vu 'cause I've written about this shit about four million times before. Make me stop.

Saturday, September 4, 2004 08:57 p.m.
AWESOME DAY. I went shopping with Lindsay and Ellie and got the best clothes ever... I need to be stopped. I got plaid pants from American Eagle... I love them but they were so expensive. A bunch of tank tops from AE also along with some h-o-t tops from JC Penny. Pair of shoes for the new plaid pants (the pants are shades of brown and beige) and the shoes are a tan-ish color- they were $8.60. I'm so happy. Later on I played volleyball with Chris and Kevin who came over from Hinman! Two of the residents on my floor (John and Mike) along with two girls who are friends with them (Sarah and Kyra) came along and a few other people ended up joining. It was so much fun and I was really happy to see Kevin and Chris! They make me happy. I just wrote my essay for Greek Persuasion that's due on the 10th, and I just have a few things left for homework this weekend. Adam is coming over now and it's just been an awesome day... and my voice is back. But I'm coughing a lot. And Chappelle's Show is on. YEAAAAH. It was just the Rick James episode which will crack me up until I die. I'm done with the randomness.

Friday, September 3, 2004 05:03 p.m.
I think I'm going to be doing homework until I die. But it's okay 'cause I went to the Salvation Army with Chastidy and Lindsay!!! I was so happy- we all got a bunch of awesome stuff. I got three ties to wear as belts, a couple of cute t-shirts, a hot polo, and a handbag. I'm a happy girl. After that, we decided to go to the Mountainview dining hall to get smoothies and ice cream- good call by Lindsay. Now I'll continue with more homework and hopefully get my Latin and Greek done... then I'll jus thave lots of reading for the remainder of the weekend. My voice has gone missing and I don't feel well.. forgot tomention that. Adam came and visited me which made me happy. I like my friends. Jaime is in Italy and having a *wonderful* time and I'm just so happy for her. I wish I could go visit her actually... that would make me happy...

Friday, September 3, 2004 12:09 a.m.
I went to the Ratt with Lindsay, Ellie, Jeff (Lindsay's boyfriend) and two of his suite mates which was cool... but the Ratt was awful tonight. That and I'm getting sick. My throat hurts really badly... I think I'm just gonna take a shower, do some homework, talk to some people, and go to bed. Yeah for no classes on Fridays!

Thursday, September 2, 2004 08:43 a.m.
I'm very excited- yoga today!!! The only downside to it being Thursday is that I'll have to go to Greek Persuasion and then Greek (where I have a quiz)... otherwise. Awesome day. Lindsay and I might be going out tonight if we get enough work done, and I can sleep in as late as I want tomorrow 'cause I have no classes on Friday. Later on in the day, Lindsay, Chastidy, and I are going to Salvation Army and maybe a couple of stores. Sooooo excited. But no buying for me... just at the Salvation Army. Last night was awesome too. We had our staff meeting (Seneca and Mohawk together in our Great Room) and I really like the two staffs together. Lanae (our new shared RD) is absolutely awesome. We also decided who stays when for this first break for Rosh Hashannah. I'm taking two days on duty (35 bucks a day is NOT ENOUGH for what they're requiring us to do... but I need money) the first day with Chastidy, the second with Lee. I'm a happy girl. I also am going to help Steve and Eric Schwartz (my long lost brother) package the books that they sell to be shipped- they gave me five bucks for labeling six packages last night which took me all of ten minutes. I'm happy about this too. Yeaaaah!!!

Wednesday, September 1, 2004 03:07 p.m.
New official schedule (much better):
Monday:
330-500 Love Stories: Ancient to Medieval

Tuesday:
930-1130 Wellness through Yoga (only until 11/11)
115-240 Greek Persuasion
250-415 Greek 203

Wednesday:
1050-1150 The End of the Republic (Latin)
330-500 Love Stories: Ancient to Medieval

Thursday:
930-1130 Wellness through Yoga (only until 11/11)
115-240 Greek Persuasion
250-415 Greek 203

Friday:
NOTHING!!!

Wednesday, September 1, 2004 02:04 p.m.
I love some of my residents and I adore my staff. I have so much work to do and blah blah blah, but I'm just so happy with all the people here. Lindsay and I hang out all the time- if she weren't here I don't know what I'd do. I love this girl!!! I say my favorite Ashley and Jackie the other day when I did a little visit to Hinman and I don't think anything could have made me as happy as just chillin' and talkin' (but Lindsay should have been there too). I was on duty last night, Lindsay was with me, and whenever we went to do rounds, we just stopped and talked to all the other RA's and I was a happy girl. I'm still freaking out about my classes... but I'm a happy girl. Latin went *awesome* today and my teacher said I did very well (that was a shocker). I think that started out my great day. Now... study time and then class.

Tuesday, August 31, 2004 12:26 p.m.
I've fallen in love with Yoga.

Monday, August 30, 2004 10:56 p.m.
My official schedule:
Monday:
330-500 Love Stories: Ancient to Medieval
Tuesday:
930-1130 Wellness through Yoga (only until 11/11)
1140-105 Greek 203
115-240 Greek Persuasion
Wednesday:
1050-1150 The End of the Republic (Latin)
330-500 Love Stories: Ancient to Medieval
Thursday:
930-1130 Wellness through Yoga (only until 11/11)
1140-105 Greek 203
115-240 Greek Persuasion
Friday:
NOTHING!!!

My schedule is pretty decent... except Tuesdays and Thursdays. They're actually going to suck and I'm not looking forward to them. I freaked out already about my classes today and I always question if I should even bother majoring in Latin... I'm not good at it, and I'm not really good at anything. I don't know what the hell to do with my life. I don't know what I want to do or should do. I always just feel so stupid in these freaking classics classes. Maybe I'm supposed to major in something else. I don't know, but I do know I'm going to be freaking out for the rest of the semester... yeah.

Sunday, August 29, 2004 10:55 a.m.
Although I was really pissed at Richard for sleepin in and not coming to see me, the day turned out to be good towards the end. After Richard called me and told me he wasn't gonna make it, I decided to go to the gym with Nicolay and just blow off some steam. That halped. Later on, Lindsay and I went to the University Fair thing and we each got awesome necklaces. I had duty from 2-4 which was good because Jeff and Lindsay kept me company throughout- most memorable duty moment: Jeff playing the game 'Bop It' and yelling "I FREAKING BOPPED IT" a million times. Classic. I helped Nicolay with his room after he took me to get some pizza off campus (I was starving). He now likes the set up and I think it makes him a lot happier which is a good thing. Then Nicolay and I went to his frat house where they were having a party- we both thought it was kinda lame and he had to bring back his friend Oscar to get his ID from Mountainview anyway, so we left. Nicolay said they would be going Downtown, but I didn't want to go- I was afraid to use the ID, so I decided to have Nicolay drop me off at the room. I love him- he's one of the sweetest kids ever. I called Adam and went over to hang out with him and Andrea in the RA office. Adam and I then watched Old School (which I can never get enough of) and that about sums up my evening. Time to get ready for food with my Lindsay!

Saturday, August 28, 2004 03:37 p.m.
He didn't come. I'm so pissed off. Today has pretty much sucked because of that... a few highlights are having awesome friends and Kevin bringing over the sickest bike ever that he made for me.

Saturday, August 28, 2004 08:32 a.m.
Possibility for an awesome day?? I think so. Richard is coming to visit me for the day... I haven't seen him since some time in 2003. Tonight I think I'm gonna go to a party with Nicolay (hell yeah). University fare is coming and I think Lindsay, Jackie, Ash, Richard, and I shall go!!! Posters, woo!

Friday, August 27, 2004 11:30 p.m.
Tonight I got to see my favorite boys (Kevin made me a SICK bike... yes... he *made* a bike for me), Lynsay, and I hung out for multiple hours with three of the best people ever: Jackie, Lindsay, and Ashley. I am having a wonderful day-- Richard is coming at 9 tomorrow morning because he would get here way too late as it is, so we'll both get some sleep. The sad news... Jaime's uncle passed away. This is her second uncle, her dad Phil's second brother to pass away within the past two years or so... I was in such shock. I was on duty this morning when my Mom called me and told me the news... I had to leave and I just cried in my room for a good half hour... I cried because I love Jaime's family so much, I knew her uncle and he is one of the sweetest men alive... and because it's just not fair. I'm gonna go to bed.

Friday, August 27, 2004 07:01 p.m.
After multiple days without any internet, it has finally come back to my room!!! Check ins have gone really well so far- Ashley and the 325 boys are here... and Richard is coming to visit me!!!! I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. And I love Lindsay and Adam and the Mohawk staff... like crazy.

Thursday, August 26, 2004 08:45 p.m.
I don't have internet access, but that's okay 'cause I'm going out tonight with Lindsay and Nicolay to the Ratt. Oh yeah.

Tuesday, August 24, 2004 12:37 p.m.
I'm too tired. I'm way too tired for this shit. Luckily today is our last day of training and I can't wait for it to be over- it's a seventeen hour day (at least) that started at 7 this morning and goes until midnight when I get off duty. Yes, I have duty from 8-12 tonight. Sucks. Luckily everybody here makes me happy.

Monday, August 23, 2004 09:30 a.m.
So I had my first lock out... oy. At 630 this morning I was awoken by a light tapping at my dear. In all my stinky breath and pajama glory I go to the door to see the sweet girl who lives upstairs Hazlen had locked herself out of her room- I got the proper keys, let her in... and I've been up ever since. I also have this thing fermenting under my skin on the chin and it HURTS. Owww... training today... again. No more, please. Yesterday I spent the majority of my day working on the floor decorations with Lindsay. She helped me out so much and everything came out so well!! I'm gonna take pictures of the boards and put 'em up. She did her little DA board and it's absolutely adorable. Gotta love it.

Sunday, August 22, 2004 09:39 a.m.
I love Lindsay and Adam!! I spent last night hanging out with them and we went to Walmart (Liz came also!) and I just have a really fun time. Later in the evening, Lindsay, Adam and I went to Cayuga (where Adam is RA) to one of the other RA's room. There were about 10 other RA's in there before we got there- we all watched Love Actually (which I had never seen before) and I liked it. After that.. sleeeeep. Today lee and I are putting up all of our hall decs and such. Gotta be in my room from 8-10 tonight in case people are checking in and they need to get into the building. Otherwise.. days is pretty free!

Saturday, August 21, 2004 08:48 a.m.
So yesterday turned out to be one of the best days ever. I enjoyed our day away just *so much*. The day turned out to be beautiful and perfect with no rain (thank goodness). For the first part of the day we divided into groups and did team building activities. I liked most of the activities, especially the charades one. My group was pretty fun and I had some people I knew in it- Jeff from my building and Steve from another building in CIW. Good stuff. After that we had lunch- the entire Mohawk staff sat in the corner kind of away from all the other people- I think that's just our general vibe... it's pretty awesome. After lunch Nicolay, Lindsay, and I threw around the football and two people joined us- Adam and Andrea. We all ended up hanging out for the remainder of the day. Football for a bit, then swimming in the lake (which was sooo much fun... but only the girls went), then the best part- volleyball!!! The second we went down to play some beach volleyball we saw the Hillside/Susquehanna RA's running to play also. We pretty much raced each other to the court and ended up playing against each other. It was soooooooo much fun. I was diving and I didn't suck which made me very happy (I haven't played in a million years). We did volleyball for quite a while, went back into the water to cool off, and it was wonderful. After we got back from our day away, we showered and everything and Lindsay, Liz, and I went for some shopping therapy. It had a wonderful time- got two belts, a cute set of pajamas, and a new pair of sneakers. Later on in the evening, Liz came over and we just chilled and talked which was really nice. Adam, Lindsay, Liz and I were supposed to have a movie night, but we didnt' know where Adam was- he said he'd be at Lindsay's 'in ten minutes' but like an hour later he still wasn't there! After a while, Liz and I decided to go up and get Lindsay- luckily Adam had just arrived. We all hung out for a bit, Adam wanted to see an RA room so we all came to mine for a bit. Adam is just a really really really nice guy and Lindsay and I both agree that we like him a lot. I'm sure we'll all hang out tonight 'cause we're really gonna do a movie night! Yeaaaah... and I think I'm gonna do some laundry.

Friday, August 20, 2004 06:45 a.m.
Last night was a lot of fun- Lindsay came over for a yummy apple butter jelly sandwich and then we went downstairs to Chastidy's room to watch Da Ali G Show. The entire staff was in there at some point except for Nick and Jeff... funny ass show. As for today, it's our day away as an area. We're supposed to be going to a park not so far from campus. Unfortunately it looks like it's going to be a really crappy day outside, but I'm really hoping the rain holds out. In the beginning we have to do ice breaker activities and such, but eventually we get to just do as we please. I'm bringing a football and volleyball and pray that I can use them. No rain! No rain!!! I got to go to sleep nice and early last night at around 11 or so... it was *beautiful*. I feel well rested for the first time since I've been here. Now... just gotta finish getting ready.

Thursday, August 19, 2004 11:31 a.m.
I am just so tired and I feel super drained. I kind of wish I could just crawl into a ball and nap for the rest of the day. Unfortunately I have to go to a resource fair in the Mandela Room... luckily after that I'm going to hang out with Jen for a little bit which makes me happy. We hung out last night over at her place in Cleveland in Hinman and I just had the nicest time. We talked, I helped her out with her boards, Andy and his friend came to visit which was awesome- I was happy. I hope tonight is as fun as last.

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 07:43 p.m.
Today was actually really awesome. The day seemed to go by really quickly because training was... dare I say it... not boring. We had this one guy come in from SUNY Cortland to teach us 'verbal judo'. It was awesome. This guy was funny and kept all of us entertained for two full hours while still being entirely informative. We then did BCD's (Behind Closed Doors) where all the new RA's were broken into groups of 5-7 people. We all visited different rooms where situations were being acted out by returner RA's. We had to do our best to react and take care of the situation and after the skit was over they gave us advice and pointers. My first one sucked (it dealt with girls who were smoking pot in the room)... I didn't do too well on it. My second one I kicked ass- it was dealing with a guy who was really depressed due to major problems in school, with his girlfriend, family pressure, self pressure, etc etc to the point of being suicidal. They said they really couldn't say anything I could have done to improve the way I handled the situation and that I did really well. I was happy about that. I mean I'm sure they were being nice, but had I done something wrong or could have done something better they would have called it out on me. Yeaaah! Afterwards I went to dinner with Nic, Chastidy, and Lee which was really nice. We then all wanted to go to the mall so I ended up driving Nic, Chastidy, Liz, and Jeff. We all had a nice time doing that as well and spent a good few hours there. I bought a green Dickies purse with yellow lining and I LOVE IT. Now... just relaxing until I figure out what I'm going to do for the rest of the night. I feel kinda icky- shower time.. perhaps.

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 08:04 a.m.
Being that yesterday was so exhasuting, I fell asleep at 11 and had a good eight and a half hours of sleep. I needed that. I'm getting really excited for everybody to come back to Binghamton. I've been speaking with Ash, Bryan, Kevin, and I got IM's from Chris and Matt--- that made me just so incredibly happy and excited for these ten days to be over so I can see everybody. Jen got here last night and she spotted me in the dining hall during dinner. I wish I could have had more time to spend with her, but it was a thing where you ate with your entire staff from your hall. Lee made a 'portrait' of me- funniest thing I have ever seen in my life. It's hanging up in my room... maybe I'll scan it in at some point. We also made our banner for the opening ceremonies for today. This thing is the funniest most awesome thing I've seen. I'll take pictures (or somebody else will) and I'll expose all three people who read this crap to the wonders of the banner. Until then.

Monday, August 16, 2004 08:11 a.m.
Our schedule for the remainder of training- ridiculous. Today we go from 9-9 and most other days follow in that same pattern. I have no idea when I'm going to get little errands done. I think all of us are skipping breakfast and eating in our rooms. There's no point in going there when all I'd get is cereal and I've got that in my room. Food there is just extremely disappointing- moreso than usual. Must finish getting ready for a nice full day of fun.

Sunday, August 15, 2004 04:51 p.m.
Today has just been excellent thus far. I went to Hinman in the AM and visited Lynsay and we just chilled and talked for a little bit. Ashley had just come to drop Vin off to stay at Binghamton, and so Lyns, Ash, and I were just hugging and talking and it seemed like nothing has changed-- I was just *so* happy to see the both of them today. Jeff, Liz, Lindsay, and I went on over for some brunch where we ran into Nic I also happened to see Katie! Then training for a few hours straight. Now Liz, Jeff, Lindsay and I are heading to Wegmans for some dinner instead of eating on campus- the food has been nasty so it will be nice to get away for a minute and eat something worthwhile. Wegmans has the best food ever. Maybe do a little food shopping and then back for a little more training. We should be done by 8 or so.

Saturday, August 14, 2004 06:24 p.m.
Soooo I'm here at Binghamton and I'm all moved in! Everything looks great and now all I have to do is put up my decorations and crap. All the RA's here are *so* cool and I really like them- our RD is also quite amazing. I ran into little Katie in the dining hall and I think I got the best hug ever- it was *so* good to see her and yeaaaah!! I saw Lynsay on the way to the dining hall and I miss her just so much. I also saw Dimitri, Jesse, and Christina from last year. It's just nice to see familiar faces and everything. Tonight- unpacking the decorations and Walmart with Lindsay and Liz hopefully (the DA and an RA in Mohawk respectively).

Friday, August 13, 2004 11:54 pa.m.
Packing, organizing, cleaning, blah blah blah... and a pedicure and a poker night to finish it all off!! I only put in a dollar at the very end and I came out with nothing... that's okay. It was only a dollar. If Bill ends up reading this- I suck at writing- this should be obvious. On to a different topic: in less than 24 hours I'll be up in the best place ever.. or something.. Binghamton!!! Just have to make it through tomorrow morning and afternoon and we'll be on our way. I'm sure tomorrow will seem to go by so slowly and that'll kill me. I just want to meet everybody on staff and really get to know them better. Yeaah for decorating too!!!

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 08:04 p.m.
So I drove to Linden today to visit my Grammy and say my goodbye to her- I took her out to lunch at the diner which was really nice and we just talked and talked- I love her sooo much. On the way back I had my oldies CD going and it was just awesome. Best moment of the day: singin' to Dean Martin with my Grandma. I packed for the remainder of the day until my parents got home. We watched the Daily Show together and then headed out for our 'goodbye dinner' at a really yummy Japanese place. Of course we had sushi and my parents brought wine- they brought three glasses out so I got to get a lil' tipsy woo! It was yummy, I was happy... and then we came home and watched My Cousin Vinny. Of course my Mom and I fell asleep to it, and immediately after that I went to bed. That was my evening. I forgot to put up an away message last night and I woke up with about ten IM's and I felt baaad. Silly me.

Tuesday, August 10, 2004 08:47 p.m.
I went down to Ewing to visit Bri at her house and I had a really nice time. The house that she and her four friends are living in is really nice! Bri has the best room (by far). She showed me around campus, a little around town, and then we drove to Princeton. We got the best fat free ice cream ever made (for serious... the best ever). We then decided to go into the Princeton campus and just walk around. Let me tell you, this place is absolutely *gorgeous*. The campus is rather large, but every building (except the architecture building) is just drop dead gorgeous- all stone and/or brick with absolutely breathtaking windows and heavy wooden doors. I had a nice time!!! I'm gonna miss my stinkface. Tomorrow I'm going to visit my Grandma and take her out to an early lunch and then do our 'goodbye dinner'. I think we're going to have sushi so yeaaah! I leave on Friday night. That's three nights away. WOOHOOO.
PS. Berg rocks.
PPS. Happy 21st birthday Todd!!!!

Monday, August 9, 2004 03:08 p.m.
I added pictures of the cruise to the picture section.

Monday, August 9, 2004 02:31 p.m.
So I spent this morning tanning. This makes me happy. I'm hoping to complete a decent looking tan before I head back to school on Friday! I can't be as pasty as I am right now- it's just icky. So tomorrow I'm going to visit Brianna at her house down near TCNJ and I'm so excited. I'll only be able to go for a few hours, but I'm just happy to see her and see where she'll be living for the next two years. That and this will be the last time I see her until who knows when. As for the rest of today, I think I'll work on packing and organizing. I think my Mom and I will pick up the chair for my room at Linens 'n Things later this evening, too! We are officially leaving on Friday evening so I'm just getting all excited thinking about it!

Sunday, August 8, 2004 10:40 a.m.
So here's two things I'm excited about: in a few hours my parents and I are leaving to meet Jaime in the ever lovely NYC to wander and then go on a dinner cruise. This is probably my last opportunity to see her before I go to school and she goes to Italy for the semester. I'm so happy for her that she has this opportunity, and she'll be doing the whole Italy thing through NYU. I'm glad she's decided to transfer there- it's a great school. Second thing I'm excited about: I've been talking a lot and/or getting messages from my favorite people from Binghamton- Ashley, Lynsay, Taryn, Christina, Berg, Kevin, Bryan, and I just got something from Matt last night! I've also been speaking with a few of the RA's I'll be working with in Mohawk, and I really just can't wait to be back there. I still think my parents and I will leave this Friday evening and move in to the dorm early on Saturday... I hope that's how it works out. I just want to be back in school around these awesome people. Unfortunately, I won't get to see the majority of them until about two weeks after I get there- Lynsay will be there the same time as me and Taryn on the 23rd. Otherwise- everybody else on the 27th or 28th or something. I can't wait until the end of the month.

Sunday, August 8, 2004 01:36 a.m.
So I've gone back to not hating children. My parents and I just got back from visiting Gabi, Leo, and their two girls Gabriella and Nelia- a third is on the way and his name is gonna be Marc!! Sooo Gabriella and Nelia are truly off the wall and crazy wild- but adorable. Towards the end of the night, my Dad, Leo, and I went to the basement for some surround sound TV fun- Gabriella and Nelia came too, and Gabriella just snuggled up next to me on the couch and shared the blanket with me and it had to be the cutest thing EVER. Okay... I'm really done now.

Saturday, August 7, 2004 09:12 a.m.
I slept soooooo long... I *love* it. After much confusion, Jaime is still definitely coming with my parents and I on that awesome dinner cruise thing. I'm sooooo excited about that. Going to see Gabi and Leo and their kiddies in a few hours which I'm excited about. If it clears up out here I'll begin working on my tan 'cause the one I have right now SUCKS. Lastly, Geekstar is going to crap. I do nothing with it, nobody writes at the blog anymore, and it just sucks overall. Jeff told me to get my crap together and do something about it- so I'm gonna work on the content (I think) and I THINK he's working on a layout for it. He is awesome and made the one that is currently up at the domain and has been for about the past two years. I won't dare take it down because I suck at web design. He rules.

Friday, August 6, 2004 09:41 p.m.
It's things like these that really make me look forward to being back at school ASAP:

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A week 'til I'm there... three weeks until *everyone* is there. Soooo happy. Sooooo excited.

Friday, August 6, 2004 08:11 p.m.
I had an AWESOME time with Andrew. He found the Park West Diner very easily, and he got there literally a minute after I did. We talked teh entire time, laughed a lot, had good food, talked some more, and I was just soooo happy to see him. We probably sat down in that booth for a good hour and a half of just catching up with what was going on and reminiscing a little bit- then we decided to walk to Barnes and Noble right near by- he said he was thinking of going before he went home, so I suggested we both go. Of course, I'm the one who ends up walking out of there with 45 bucks worth of stuff. I got the Roman Empire for Dummies, 501 Latin Verbs, and a Latin quick sheet thing. Granted, this is all stuff I know already, but it's easy and a quick reference. I was just happy to be with my Disney buddy!!!!

Friday, August 6, 2004 06:42 a.m.
My sweet sweet last day of work. Yesterday I went to chill with Todd for a little bit after work. We both agree that Ashlee Simpson ain't always so easy on the eyes- very important stuff. I still don't know if Jaime is comin' on the dinner cruise with us so I need to knooooow!! I think after work today, Olivia (my co-worker and I) are going to Food Town for food shopping fun. Sounds stupid to other people, but it will be awesome for us. All we talk about is food and all the fun stuff there is to make, and the healthy substitutes we use instead of nasty crap. I'm actually excited... maybe 'cause I'm a dork. I'm still hoping to see Andrew tonight- I said we should meet at the Park West Diner on 46, and that place is just one of my favorites. They make the best milkshakes *ever*. Yeah for seeing Andrew!

Thursday, August 5, 2004 07:10 a.m.
So this is my last six hour day at work... tomorrow is my last day period. All I can say is THANK GOODNESS. I'm looking forward to this all being over. On another note.. I will never eat Chinese food again.

Wednesday, August 4, 2004 07:47 a.m.
Can't wait until Friday. Not only is it my last day of work for the summer, BUT I'm also going to get to see my Andrew!!! He's my bud from the Disney Program. I'm really excited to see him being that the last time we hung out was when he and Brian (my other Disney boy buddy) came to visit me at Binghamton. Yeaaah!!! Saturday we're going to visit Gabi and Leo like I've said, and I'm hoping that on Sunday Jaime will come on that dinner cruise with us. She has yet to get back to me about it- but she'd better be there damn it. I think Jen may accompany me to Michael's-- that awesome crafts store. I love shopping in little places like that... call me a dork, but I love it. Gonna burn a CD before I head out so I can hear something new in the car.

Tuesday, August 3, 2004 07:48 p.m.
I hate my job. Three more days. On a brighter note I bought Army of Darkness and American Beauty!!!

Tuesday, August 3, 2004 07:56 a.m.
Four more days including today. Thank goodness. Last night my Mom and I bought me a giant magnetic dry erase board for my door and my comforter. It's black and comfy and I absolutely adore it. Tonight is the chair and then we are sooooo done. I can't wait for school! As for this weekend there shall be lots of fun stuff. We are going to visit Gabi and Leo (Gabi used to be our live in nanny) on Saturday. On Sunday my parents, hopefully Jaime (I hope I hope I hope) and I are going on a dinner cruise around the city (NYC), and that would just be super fun. Last night Kevin sent me pictures of the low rider bike that he custom built- holy crap. It's just crazy. 'Nuff said. Four days. Four days. No more bastard children. Oh, but I did get cute pictures of them. OH! And Todd leaves to go on tour for two weeks with his band, so congratulations to him. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll get to see him before he leaves this evening which means I won't see him at all. I go back to school before he gets back I believe. Sucks. OH. And I talked to Nikhil who is aaaaaaaaaall the way in India last night and that made me a happy girl. Yeah for talking to people! Okay I'm really done now.

Monday, August 2, 2004 04:39 p.m.
I bought movies!!!! Clerks, Dogma, House of Sand and Fog, Oliver, Reservoir Dogs, and Tommy Boy. I'm a happy girl right now. Four more days of work.

Monday, August 2, 2004 01:12 a.m.
Since I can't fall asleep although I've been trying for the past two hours, I figure I'll update what happened earlier... yesterday technically... so I don't worry about the computer in the morning. It's sick that I worry about getting on in the morning. So we finished shopping for my room. The last two things I need are my comforter (I have a twin bed so no king stuff... SO sad) and I also need my chair. After that no more room shopping- well, for major stuff anyway. We finished everything at Bed Bath and Beyond- when you walked in they had a table where you could write down your name and stuff to enter to win some prizes in a raffle they were starting 30 minutes after we got there. I put my name down and my Mom and I shopped around trying to find the things we need- obviously we found most everything. At 730 they called the name of the winner over the loudspeaker and lo and behold.. it was me!!! I went to get my prize and I won a little reading light, an 8 inch omelette pan (which we need at my house), and a coffee maker!!!!! Soooo especially excited about the coffee maker thing. I think that made my evening. My Mom and I got all my clothes and crap together so it's organized and ready to go in the car when it's time to move in. I later got a message from Alex telling me they were playing poker at his house. I went there a little later and played Texas Hold 'Em for the second time in my life. What happened? I put in for five dollars starting around 915 PM and by 1030, when I had to leave thinking I would be able to fall asleep when I got home, I had 32 dollars in my hand. I won 27 bucks!!!! I don't want to play again any time soon so as not to ruin the happiness of me actually winning something. Won a raffle and 27 bucks tonight. It doesn't get any better. My last week of work (thank goodness). Hopefully the week will be at least tolerable, if not enjoyable!!! Tomorrow is gonna be busy too- I have to order some contacts, run to Best Buy to buy Army of Darkness (thanks to a tip from Berg), and go to Staples or something to get a picture of Kent Brockman (from the Simpsons) enlarged. Busy busy busy. Might try to go to bed in a few being that I generally wake up in about 6 hours... so- good night.

Sunday, August 1, 2004 07:32 a.m.
My Mom and I did crazy amounts of shopping yesterday- hours at the mall. It's like a competitive sport with us or something. I love it. I got two new belts, a beautiful off white shirt with pink and brown lace trim, a black flowy skirt, another black flowy skirt with polka dot/circley things of all pretty colors, and a blue tank top and a black long sleeve shirt (which I'm in love with) to go along with it. A very successful day that makes me super happy. Today we're going to visit my Grandma and go out to breakfast with her. Unfortunately, we won't be eating for another three or four hours so I have no idea what I'm going to do until then. Falling asleep early is screwing up my schedule. This week is my last week of work, and two weeks from yesterday... I'M GOIN' TO SCHOOL!!!!

Friday, July 30, 2004 08:14 a.m.
OH! And Berg loves Depeche Mode like me and has seen them in concert, and when he told me that I nearly fainted. Yay Berg!

Friday, July 30, 2004 08:11 a.m.
Yeaaaaaaaah I love Fridays!! Work is only four hours today, and it usually flies by very quickly because we have a guy come in to play some sports and games with the kiddies for an hour. Then I'm meeting Sue for some lunch or something and then off to return a few things and possibly buy some more things... that I don't need. I saw Jen last night when we met at the mall and I was just so happy to see her. We hadn't seen each other since I visited her at Binghamton earlier in the summer. We sat around and talked and flopped on my bed. School starts soon. I want school.

Thursday, July 29, 2004 06:40 p.m.
Today was AWFUL. The kids were so horrible today and there were just four million of them running a muck and driving me absolutely insane. There were ten kids and aaaaaall the ones that I dislike were amongst them. They screamed, they made messes, they hit, they made me want to bash my head into a wall. Two year olds just don't have the ability to listen. Ever. One more week of this God awful job. I'm sick of being there, I'm sick of most of the kids, and all I want to do is relax and enjoy what's left of my summer.

Thursday, July 29, 2004 08:06 a.m.
Back to my usual routine involving the computer in the morning. This is just absolutely heavenly. I spoke with Lee last night (he and I will be RA's in charge of the same floor in Mohawk) and I told him about my idea for a Simpsons theme and he seemed cool about it. So all my work has not gone to waste and everything I've made shall be used, damn it! I was also finally able to speak with all of my friends whom I haven't spoke with in quite a while. I missed speaking with these people on at least a semi-regular basis. Lyns called me and we caught up with everything that's going on with each other... always so happy to talk to that girl! I spoke with my Jen (whom I'm hoping to meet with at the mall after work today), Berg, Dan, Kevin, and Jason (from the Disney college program). I don't think I could have been happier. I had a shitty day at work so I needed this to perk me up. Other happiness: my Mom and I went shopping and I got some cute little blazer type coats, one jean and one khaki, from New York & Co. We also went to this place called Home Goods and we got a bright pink carpet for my dorm room! It goes *so* well with everything. We're gonna bring this new one and the gray one with all the colors to Binghamton to see which one to keep. Yeaah!! Got a hot black and white striped closet hanging shoe holder thingy too. My room is going to be so hot and I'm uber-excited about going back now- especially after speaking with Lyns, Lee, and Kevin. Our last stop was Costco where we bought some necessary college items that you can buy in bulk. Gotta love that place. I feel extremely materialistic and shallow or something after being so excited about shopping and buying things... but... wait maybe I am materialistic and shallow!!! This entry was entirely pointless, but I'm just happy to be writing without worrying about people looking over my shoulder at the library and reading my (shallow) thoughts. To work.

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 07:33 p.m.
Installed programs for cable modem and connected my laptop to the net. I am a happy girl now.

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 03:10 p.m.
Pitas is being stupid. So are the kids at work. I don't like a few of them. I feel evil. Min is trying to set me up with one of her friends. Everybody's trying to set me up, but I trust Min and her judgement!!! I finally spoke again with Brad- he actually e-mailed me (and I sit here shocked) after having a pretty awful and busy few days. Bouncing around to different subjects here: I think I'm going to see Min a week from Thursday!!! I hope that happens, although I won't be getting a lot of sleep that evening being that I have to go into the city late (after her class) to see her, and then I have my last day of work the following morning. Oy... can't wait for that day. OH. I went shopping yesterday and I found a huge sale where I bought two hot little blazer type coat things to put with a hot cami and a pair of jeans (ooooh), and a few camis and a few sheer long sleeve shirts that look great over a cami!!!! Yeaaaah layering. Must go to the gym now. I went last night despite my feeling a grossness- I'm slow as hell, but I"m getting quicker. 1.21 miles in ten minutes rocks for me. I suck. And yeaaaaaaaaaah for being set up on blind date type things. They seem like they should be bad and they are frowned down upon by many, but hell... I quite enjoy them.

Monday, July 26, 2004 03:29 p.m.
So I was sick from Thursday through Sunday and I'm still feeling a little gross. Regardless, I went into work anyway. But now... it's time to continue with the shopping spree. Possibly going to the gym later, but if I run around a lot, my nose tends to go crazy. Important information that everybody needs to know. I got my carpet for my dorm room! It's gray with specks of all the colors of my sheets and pillows and everything. Pretty hot if you ask me. What made this weekend even greater?? Speaking with Min and Richard!! I miss these people too much. I may have an opportunity to see Richard, but it won't be until the end of August while I'm up at Binghamton. We shall see.

Saturday, July 24, 2004 10:17 a.m.
So I'm still uber-sick with my nasty little cold that kept me out of work on both Thursday and Friday. I'm feeling slightly nasty still, but definitely better. I got a call from stinkface (Bri) yesterday and that *made my day*. Her car has unfortunately passed into a better world... so she's going to get a different one!!! My Mom and I are gonna go looking for a carpet for my room for next year and get my fridge. Very excited. I see... relaxing for the remainder of the weekend. Oh.. and two weeks left of work (thank goodness). What does that mean?? Three weeks until I go to school. Woohooo!

Thursday, July 22, 2004 09:59 a.m.
I went into work only to come right home. I said to my Mom this morning that I wasn't feeling well. Sore throat, sneezing, coughing (the damn kids got me sick *again*) but she said I should go anyway. I get into work and have a coughing fit, run into Joan who says I sound awful and can go home. Well... I figured I'd head to the library before I plopped on the couch for the rest of the day (well... until I go to the gym in the later afternoon). What shall I do all day? I'm feeling movies.

Wednesday, July 21, 2004 03:57 p.m.
I'm tired, I don't feel well, it's hot outside, and hey! I still have to go to the gym. Last night I played Texas Hold 'Em for the first time- I was at Alex's house with Tim, Tristan, Brittany, and Lauren. I lost two dollars. Damn it!

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 03:58 p.m.
So I was at the gym yesterday and I hurt my shoulder. Today it hurts like a bitch. I was doing some upper body stretches before I began to do some free weights- I did one where you kind of stick your arms out straight behind your back and hold your hands together, and then bend forward towards the ground- all of a sudden I heard my shoulder making little pop noises and I wanted to *scream*. It just feels so gross. Hopefully tonight my parents' computer will be fixed- I'm hoping to pick up some virus protection software from Alex and just get rid of all the crap on our computer. I hope I hope I hope. I miss AIM. I'm sick of coming to the library out of necessity. Wait... is all this writing and e-mailing really necessary, though??

Monday, July 19, 2004 03:26 p.m.
I hate my job. I hate not having a computer at home. My nose piercing is infected and I'm trying to find a place to yank this ring out- I can't do it myself. The stupid skin healed around the ring. DAMN IT THIS IS GOING TO HURT. Good news: I got to see Bri this weekend too!!!! Brad had invited me to a party at his friend Eric's house and Bri came along with me. We all took our own cars so it was a train of three with Bri and I following Brad. Bri couldn't stay for too long since she had to drive back to Pennsylvania- we both thought the party was going to be in Wayne where Brad currently lives, but no. We kept driving and driving not knowing where Brad was leading us. Bri and I kept calling each other back trying to guess where the hell we were going. We ended up around exit 163 on the parkway... oy. We stayed for about 45 minutes and then had to leave. We thought it would be best to leave together so as not to get lost. We didn't. I then went to Alex's house where he was having a party- my favorite people were there including Alex, John, and Tristan. I was a happy girl! Stayed there until 2 and then crashed at home. Now... to the gym.

Saturday, July 17, 2004 12:56 a.m.
So I'm here in Toms River visiting Dan and having an awesome time. He lives in a really nice house in a nice area- in fact, my grandparents used to live just a few miles away, so I recognize some things. We watched some Simpsons, went out to Seaside, had a yummy dinner, and yeaaah! As for tomorrow, I'll head out in the early afternoon, go to the gym, and then go to a party at night with Brad. Fun times ahead. I miss having a working computer.

Thursday, July 15, 2004 04:18 p.m.
So my computer at home has a virus making it impossible for me to even use the damned thing. Here I sit at the computer in the library typing all loud and stuff and disturbing the peace. Too bad. Nothing much has happened over the past few days- I hate my job, the kids are annoying me SO MUCH, I got paid, I joined a gym again (where I'm going after here), and I only have three more days of work left. I'm so pissed that my computer doesn't work 'cause it's my main means of communication with my friends. No e-mail, no AIM, nothing. I hate that computer at home- it's the biggest pile of crap ever to exist. BAH. As much as I hate the phone... call me. Text me. I need contact with people.

Monday, July 12, 2004 04:12 p.m.
I hate my job. The kids... are KILLING ME. I come home tired and miserable. I hate my damned job.

Monday, July 12, 2004 07:49 a.m.
So here's what happened yesterday: I drove out to Ramapo again to see Tuugii. She got into her dress (I got to wear my new pink halter dress I got from H&M with Min!!) and we left to go to the bus station. Waited a few minutes there, caught the bus, and took a nice 45 minute trip to Port Authority. We got out, walked down Broadway and headed toward Lexington. She had found out that there was going to be one of those street fair things there, so we figured we'd go to that for the few hours before the Mongolian movie would begin. We get there and it's hot, crowded, and there are so many smells, not really great ones either. All you could smell was nasty fried food and blech. Tuugii ended up going to the side of the road and she felt like if she moved she would faint. We stayed there for about fifteen minutes so she could gain her composure. I suggested that we go home immediately. As soon as she was able to walk a bit, we walked to the next block to try and catch a cab. Just as I'm trying to hail a cab, Tuugii runs to one of those trees in the sidewalk and throws up. I felt so awful!!! She was feeling gross and didn't look too hot. I caught the next cab and we headed back to Port Authority to catch the next bus to the Franklin Turnpike (it's where I had parked my car and it's close to Ramapo). We had to wait for about an hour in Port Authority before a bus came- she was just clutching her stomach and I felt so bad for her. The bus finally came and it seemed to take even longer the way back. We got back, I dropped Tuugii off back at her apartment on campus and I thought it would be best if I left... so I did. I got home around 5 or so. I was starving, being that I hadn't had anything since 9 in the morning. I scarfed down some food, got into some comfy pj's and just relaxed for the remainder of the evening. Major highlights of the evening: Talking with my Lynsay on the phone for over an hour (I love you!!!). I also talked to Jackie online whom I haven't spoken with in *so* long and I absolutely love just being around her. I also spoke with big Katie and she seems to be happy- she also just celebrated her birthday, so I had to wish her a happy belated b-day 'cause she wasn't online on her b-day! I also spoke to Kevin which is absolutely always a fun time. Now... I have to go to work. I really don't feel like moving or taking care of a bunch of little... hyper children who cry and complain too much. Granted, they're two so it's part of their character, but I have no patience for it. My Mom came home last night- my Dad picked her up from Connecticut after having spent a week at Jaime's family's house in Canada. I saw my Dad this morning and he looked so tired! He got back late and had to wake up early. Poor Dad.

Sunday, July 11, 2004 10:17 a.m.
Going to the city (NYC) with Tuugii today!! They're playing a Mongolian film somewhere so I said I'd go see it with her. Tuugii hasn't been back home to Mongolia in over a year and I feel awful about that. Not that she's super homesick or anything like that, but I'm sure she'd love to see her family and her city. She lives in Ulanbaatur (I can't spell it) which is the capital of Mongolia. I feel bad.

Saturday, July 10, 2004 08:01 a.m.
Again... with the falling asleep at 9. Not good. I visited Tuugii yesterday and I was just sooooo happy to see her. I drove there right after work and it was a nice quick trip. I got there and we talked for hours and I love her to death!!! She made me some dinner (which was really yummy- a nice chicken and veggie dish which she just sort of made up) and we just relaxed. The campus at Ramapo was dead which I guess is no surprise. For one, the campus was always dead, even during the school year on the weekends. But during the summer... damn. It's DEAD. I think that tomorrow we're going into the city again (I always say the city like people actually know what I'm talking about.. NYC) to see a Mongolian movie!! I don't know if anybody remembers, but Tuugii was my roommate when I was at Ramapo for one semester and she is from Mongolia!! So yeah, we're gonna catch a movie, maybe just shop and walk around. Yeaaaaah! When I got home I spent some quality time with my Daddy. He played volleyball with me for a little bit and we actually had some good little rally type things going. We then decided that it would be lots of fun to put on the sprinklers and watch them... and play cards. He beat my ass in rummy, but I destroyed him in casino. Then we went inside to watch Dr. Strangelove and of course I fell asleep. Apparantly Taryn called at some point during the evening so I'm sorry I didn't pick up! I love and miss ya, Taryn!!

Friday, July 9, 2004 08:00 a.m.
I woke up at 5 this morning because I couldn't breathe through my nose. I hate having a cold- I thought if I couldn't fall back asleep I wouldn't go to work again today... but I did!! So I'm going to the daycare (yeaaaaaaah it's finally Friday) and then going straight to visit Tuugii up at Ramapo!

Thursday, July 8, 2004 07:56 a.m.
I keep falling asleep really early and it's actually scaring me. I don't know if it's because I have no energy because I don't exercise or if it's because the kids just wear me out like no other or maybe because I've been a little sick lately or mono again??? I dunno, but if it continues I think I want to go see a doctor. This seriously sucks. I keep falling asleep at like 9 or so. That's ridiculous.

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 07:54 a.m.
I still kind of feel gross, but I definitely have to go to work today. I don't like being there until 245. That's too late. I guess it's a good thing that I stay those extra few hours to make up for not being there Tuesday and everybody having Monday off.

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 12:03 a.m.
And another new layout is up, because the one before this *really* sucked.

Tuesday, July 6, 2004 02:29 p.m.
I did a baaaaad baaaaaaaaad thing... I went shopping. I bought some clothes and some DVD's (should that shock you??) American Eagle was having a giant sale, so I got another belt and a cute pair of shorts. At GAP Body, they were selling my favorite tank tops for 7.99 each so I got the only two colors they had left--- they didn't have my size, so I settled for a smaller one, but they still look good. At Target I bought Edward Scissorhands, The Chappelle Show (Season One), and The Good Girl. At Blockbuster I bought X2: X Men United, The Last Samurai, and Party Monster. No more DVD's for a while! My head hurts, so I'm gonna go relax.

Tuesday, July 6, 2004 10:13 a.m.
I decided not to go into work today. I have a cold and I really don't want to get the kids sick. I watched What About Bob with my Dad last night, although I fell asleep about twenty minutes in... I guess that means I didn't really watch it. My Mom is gone for the week- she went to Canada with Marcy (Jaime's mom) and Jason (Jaime's lil' bro). This week is going to be so slow along with the rest of the summer.. blaaah. Oh, yesterday Brad and I got together. We went for a little hike actually right near Ramapo where I used to go to school! It was humid and hot as hell, so we were sweating like crazy. We decided that going to Dairy Queen was a good thing to do afterwards- that was the most refreshing ice cream I have ever eaten in my life. As for the rest of the day... I'll eventually get up and shower, and I'll probably go to Target and Willowbrook just to get out of the house. I still feel like ass, though.

Monday, July 5, 2004 02:27 p.m.
I'm just so tired. I don't know why- I got a lot of sleep and all. I think it's just because I have a cold. This is the first time I've been sick in a *long* time. I don't even think I got sick while I was at school (thank goodness... and I hope I don't get sick again this year!!). I'm getting together with Brad again in a few hours and I think we're going for a hike or something like that. Hopefully I won't feel like ass.

Sunday, July 4, 2004 11:13 p.m.
Bri let me borrow a trashy romance novel... I read it all today. I feel like a nerdy housewife.

Saturday, July 3, 2004 07:55 p.m.
CRAZY NIGHT IN THE CITY. Okay... I'll start from the very beginning. Nikhil and Evayn came and picked me up so we could spend an evening with Min (and I would be sleeping over). We caught the bus from Willowbrook after some drama with the DeCamp that was supposed to pick us up from our town. Unfortunately, we didn't get into Port Authority until about 730 (nice quick bus!!!) and then we took a cab to Min's place. Dropped our stuff off quickly and walked to a fantastic Mexican restaurant quite a few blocks away. There we met two of Min's friends who were very nice and funny!!! We ordered some appetizers and entrees (Min and I split some oh so yummy chicken and rice) and had a pitcher of sangria. After we were finished with the meals, Nikhil and Min's friend Mike took tequila shots. They then demanded that somebody at the table take one with them... I was volunteered. That was my first tequila shot ever and it wasn't that bad!!! Min got some awful pictures of me. Hilarious. We all then continued on to the place where Min and Elisa work. One of their friends was hostess- we ordered lots of drinks for a very small price. There also happened to be a Miller taste test thing where you could get free merch for doing a taste test. We all agreed on doing it- you also got a free bottle of beer!!! We're all suckers for that. We got some beer cozies, wrist bands, visors, and even some pins with our pictures on them!!! Nikhil and Evayn left. Mike's friends had just gotten into town from Virginia (where they all live) and we got to meet them. Very cute, funny, sweet boys. Had I been there one more night... oh well- that boy Phil. Oh lordy. We were having an amazing conversation and he was just all sorts of hotness. He seemed interest- yeah ego boost!!!! We all parted ways and Min and I hauled ass home like crazy. We got into some party clothes and headed out to an all night dance party with her friends Freddy and Matt. It was 21 and over, but I got in... coolness. We spent fifteen bucks each to get in, and the music SUCKED. It did get better as the night went on, but it got so crowded and I was just having an awful time. I felt bad fro dragging Min out, but I just couldn't do it. There was no room to move or breathe, I wasn't into the music, I couldn't dance happily 'cause I wasn't even tipsy, and I kept getting pushed and knocked into by drunk retarded dancers. I wasn't gonna have that anymore. We went back to her apartment, got into our pj's and fell asleep around 3. I woke up at 8 and I have no idea why. I read a magazine, watched some volleyball on television (YEAAAAAH) and Min woke up at 11 or 12 or so. I showered, we got ready, and we decided to go out and walk and grab some coffee and a bite to eat. She got breakfast and I got an iced coffee and we just sat at a little cafe and relaxed for a few. Went to a few stores: Urban Outfitters, some awesome skate shop, and after a few hours we ended up at our final store, H & M. Here's where the amazing stuff begins- we grab a bunch of clothes to try on- the lines for the fitting rooms are ridiculous downstairs, we go upstairs and get in to rooms pretty quickly. I bought an adorable pink haltar dress and a flowy and flowery low cut shirt. Min got a little black casual polo type dress and two cute short sleeved shirts. So... we go online to pay for our things knowing full well we'd have to haul ass home again so I could catch the 405 bus back to Caldwell and so she could get to work on time. We're waiting on line and all of a sudden Min frantically tells me to look to my left. There, literally FIVE FEET away from us is the most beautiful, wonderful, man actor ever (and Min's greatest love)... JAKE GYLLENHAAL. Min and I were quietly freaking out looking at this absolutely *gorgeous* man. He was in a pair of hot jeans, a gray shirt that wasn't too tight, but gave you an idea of the loveliness underneath, and a black baseball cap. When he took it off, his hair had grown out a bit and it was all tousled and HOT. For five minutes Min and I were freaking out in the store. We made our purchases, got our last looks of beautiful wonderful Jake, and left. The entire walk back to her apartment, we were calling people up to share our news. My heart was beating a million times a minute and... I still can't stop smiling. I had a great time with Min- I'm definitely going back again over the summer. I took a cab to Port Authority after saying my goodbyes to Min and made it there to buy a ticket just in time to catch the 405 home. I was home at 5 and Bri was niec enough to pick me up from 711. We dropped my stuff off at home and continued to her place where I had some dinner with her family (whom I love to death). We relaxed for a bit, watched some adorable home videos of when Brianna was younger (haha). We then went to Andy boy's house to pick up her car (his dad had fixed it for Bri). I got to see Andy boy, Andie girl, Keith, and Leanne!!! Happiness. Now I'm home waiting to hang out with Brianna later. I probably should shower 'cause I'm gross. On a really horrible, sad, awful note... Bri leaves tomorrow to move to her house near TCNJ. I'm gonna miss her *so* much. I'm actually really upset, but I'm definitely going to go visit. But, I leave on this lovely note:

I WAS FIVE FEET AWAY FROM JAKE GYLLENHAAL. I'm in love!!!!!

Friday, July 2, 2004 03:11 p.m.
With a new shitty layout comes the archiving of a million entries. I've had them up since practically the beginning of this past school year, so it was definitely time for them to be put away. I might be going with Nikhil to visit Min in the city tonight which would make me so incredibly happy. I have yet to see her new apartment and I just love being in the city in general. I think I'm going to go watch a movie for the moment... time to choose. This will be uber-difficult being that I have a whole bunch of new ones to make my selection from, *and* High Fidelity is on Comedy Central. Why make this more difficult than it already is?! Oh... and I think Brad and I are getting together again some time next week. I thought the party would be the last get together, but I guess not. Go figure.