alass, I am all alone.

Toshia's starting her field work, so Anna brought her home last night and I stayed here all by my lonesome.

What did I do?

I studied for my geography test, watched Great Performances on Pbs, ate bacon and cheddar chips and drank some mellon flavored Hawaiian Punch. Then, I finished reading The de Burgh Bride and went to bed. This morning I had to kick myself out of bed. I can't decide on what shirt to wear. I"m cold. I have to leave for class in three minutes. I can't find my shoes. And I can't stop sneezing. Until I return.

Woosh.

"I'm not saying he's dumb, but if you stand too close to him, you can hear the ocean." I love this quote. I got it from....I don't have it written down where I got it from. Still, enjoy. I guess this can be tacked on to the end of this post: I get to carve a pumpkin tonight. I get to have christmas on saturday. I have exactly 24 days left until my concert. Today seems pretty damn good.

Happy Birthday!!!

Today is Keith Urban's birthday. I know not everyone is as excited as me, but... I don't know.

Last night Toshia stayed up to finish her math homework. At 12 o something I was like "hey, today's keith's birthday" and she's like "hey he's almost old enough to be your father." Well, that is not quite true. Other of my favorites, like Viggo, are much closer.

So today, click on one of my Keith links, listen to one of his songs, request it on the radio, watch a video, bake him a cake, send me free tickets to see him at the Northrup in December. Just do something to celebrate.

And hey, this could be you're reason to drink to day. Go raise a glass to the musical genious who deserves to win the Male Vocalist CMA.

Which is coming up in November. Oh, I can hear the money rolling in already.

Did I mention he's 37 today, and he's playing a concert. It's so unfair I don't get to sing him happy birthday. Unfair. Unfair.

Well, it starts.

I made my way to public safety and entered into the appeal process for the revocation of my parking ticket.

I now have two to three weeks before the Appeals Commitee takes their stab and judgement of my "Explination" for why I recieved the ticket in the first place.

Do you think, "I paid for a parking permit and therefore, should be entitled to the parking slots in that lot above all other takers, even on Homecoming weekend" would do? That's not what I wrote, but I think that might have a better chance at winning.

If this little judge and jury doesn't see my side in this, I still have to pay the damn thing. I hope I win or else twenty bucks goes down the drain.

Ahh, the stupidity.

Something fun to try

I know tons of people who like to read, so I thought this site might be fun for you. Each day, they e-mail you about five minutes worth of reading of a book in the book club you choose. After a weeks worth of teasers, you can choose to check out the book from your library, or go on wondering what happens next.

I know not everyone is a book whore like I am, but if you feel you don't read much, or don't know what to read, or like Toshia, don't know any author's you like, this is a pain free way to try something new.

I, of course, belong to the romance club, and if I had more time when checking my e-mail, I'd suscribe to more than one. So, go pick up a book or something.

Feeling Good

I'm ignoring my homework, which incidentally, was the reason I stayed here all weekend. I've finished reading The Blue Viking, by Sandra Hill. It was a really funny book. The story plot is mediocre and the characters pretty well drawn, but Bothar's sagas are hilarious. 2 of 4 Recomended read. Also check out the jokes she has on her website. Some are funny, some are just bad. I also reread Sarah's Sin which is one of my fave Tami Hoag books. My Vikes won, in which I need to give props to my man Hovan for his fumble recovery, The Defense for hiking up our interceptions all in one game, and Pep for getting his roll on. Congrats go out to Moore for his 33 yarder which is a career record for him in his rookie season. I must also commend Randy and the Coaching staff for picking the right record to continue. His start record is still going, while his touch downs and receptions in consecutive games has ended. We pick some, we lose some, but we gotta use out head and look to the future. And we're having Pizza for dinner.

Idiots who write parking tickets.

I'm sure by now everyone has heard about my parking ticket I got inwhich the officer described the make of my car as a Saturn, which it is clearly not. At least this guy called it a Plymouth, which it also, is not, but atleast it has Plymouth parts on it. I got tagged for not parking in a parking spot, because there were not slots open in the lots to which I have purchased a parking permit. Just where am I susposed to park then? Please someone relieve me of my ignorance? Now I have to go through that damned Appeal Process. You say too much work? I say totally worth saving this Twenty Bucks.

Ever see something so horrible that it must be a dream...and it wasn't?

Okay, so that's going a bit overboard, but Spiderman 2 sucked more than I can convey in polite and very offensive non-polite words. I could not beleive how horribly written that thing was. Everyone knows that he's spiderman, The Green Goblin gets to make a comeback, and we once again have to sit through the hype of what a great movie it is only to be exteremely disapointed.

I hate Toby Maguire. Ew. The best part of the movie was when he pulled his shirt off and it got caught on his head. You could see his washboard abs and not his mushed head.

I also can't stand Kiersten Dunst. She just rubs me the wrong way and comes off too Suzy Sunshine to be real. Plus, she dated scary Jake Gyllenhal (or however you spell it.) And she once described Brad Pitt as "icky." How can anyone like that be cool. I think her only movie I like is Now and Then and I love that one, only partically because of Devon Sawa's backside.

Oh, come on.

Today, I get to go see Spiderman 2 all by myself because Becky isn't coming and Tosh and Anna have class and Anthony is on duty. I hate being the person going to movies by themself. It so blows. No fair. Harumpf.

Strange

I just got done watching Monster's Ball. It is one strange movie. It deserves analyzation. It has to do with family relationships, racism, and things like that. It was way too deep for me on a wednesday afternoon while crocheting a baby blanket for my newest honorary nephew (mebbe).

Keith's video is on. My favorite song!

Anyhow, Monster's ball. I really don't understand why she got a big award for it. And I've never wanted to see that much of Billy Bob Thorton's anantomy. Angelina either liked gross guys, or else he REALLY made up for it in other ways. Ew. Bad mind pictures.

Now I'm gonna go return it to the Library then do homework. Yea me.

Don't have a slick title for this one.

Today is wednesday. And for some reason, my nose is giving me crap. Well, It keeps sneezing and I hate that. Erg. I finished reading My Fair Viking by Sandra Hill last night while Toshia was catching up on her math homework. So I still have three quarters of True History Of The Kelly Gang to finish up, but the grammar is starting to get on my nerves a bit. I also think they make Ned seem too simple. I'm sure fifteen year old criminals are a bit more complex than the writer is portraying him. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to overcome those short comings and finish the book.

Other than that, I have some reading to catch up on for my SA History class and that's all required of me today. Oh, I have to watch Monster's Ball too. I forgot about that. MMM. Some Heath Ledger. Yum. The only other thing I was thinking about was seeing Fahrenheit 9/11 because it's playing on campus and I'm curious. But I've got Monster's Ball still. Hum. I guess I'll just have to let today go. Besides, I've got tons of homework reading to catch up on too. Now I'm gonna go run for some lunch.

Embarassing the family connection.

Hey everyone! GO here! You can click on the photo gallery and see my little sis in action against Gackle-Streeter and Napoleon. She's number 13. They also have a game against New Salem in an article, but no accompaning Pictures. From what I've heard my sister's coach is an idiot and I can't believe the way some schools let their sports teams be coached. The stuff that she lets slide would never have been allowed by my coaches and some of it, not even by me when I coach. That's bad. Anyhow, this is my little required piece of embarassment on my sister's part and unqualified Pride from me. Did I mention she was second in her class until that one chick decided to transfer back because she was number one here and number five at her other school? Yeah. The way these things work.

Votes for Women

Today the Women's Center sponsored Iron Jawed Angels at Atwood Theater.

This movie rocked. It's got moder day music which would drive Tyler nuts since it's a historical, uh, sorta a biopic I guess. It tells the story of women's sufferage by focusing on Alice Paul and her National Women's Party. It also focuses in on some of her friends. One is a factory worker, one's a senator's wife, and then there's Lucy Burns, her best friend.

This movie has major star power, Anjelica Huston (ie Morticia Addams) Hilary Swank, and the guy that plays Andrew in Sweet Home Alabama.

It's bright and powerful, and makes me so glad I wasn't in a women's prison in the 1900's. I also never want to go on a hunger strike in nineteen teens when they force feed you uncooked eggs. No wonder the woman was tossing it back up. Yuck. Whoops. Bit of a movie spoiler there.

I would never have had the guts or stamina to do what she did. I think it's a good thing I'm little old me who's more concerned about her Major Application than the workings of the White House. Or, At least for this moment. Who knows about tomarrow.

Hum...I've got a movie poster still....and a journal to cover....They're really cute...Makes a statement...must think on this..

Currently...

I am ignoring my homework readings. Not that they don't sound facinating, I just don't feel like doing them. Bad Bad Lisa. I know. I think I'm going to go back to reading my book. I'm reading True History of The Kelly Gang. It's a novel by Peter Carey. No it's not for a class and yes it's not one of my porn books. Seriously you guys. Don't you think I ever read real stuff? I have Le Mort D'Arthur coming up again in the distant future. I really am waiting for that. I want to find something that's interesting. Anyways, I'm a quarter way through the Kelly Gang and loving every minute. It's a great book so far. As long as you don't like correct punctuation or grammar. That does seem to put a damper on how much you enjoy the reading experience. I think I'm going to put my not spanking new, but now found Brooks and Dunn CD in and waste time before class. Yes. It sounds good to me too.

New Author: Meg Cabot

I haven't actually read any of her YA titles and that seems to be what this site is geared to. She wrote the now infamous Princess Diaries, which has two movies out. One of which stars my Tuesday night Heart throb Chad Michael Murray. Anyhow, I've read (and own) She went all the way. Lou is the only girl in a family of cops. She's also a screenwriter who just made a star out of her louse of an actor boyfriend who tossed her over for his new co-star. Deciding to get on with her life, she makes for the wilds of Alaska and the set of her net movie. Only, the star of the new movie is the jilted lover of said louse's new Vegas bride. Jack's the action star in Lou's wildly popular action scripts and being stuck on a flight to an remote movie set with the mouthy writer doesn't put him in a good mood. It only get's worse when the pilot tries to shoot them and they end up on a wild chase through the frozen wonderland. (3 of 4 lightning bolts) Next came the wildly funny The Boy Next Door. If you've never read this book read it. It revolves around the kooky staff of the New York Journal, most specifically Mel Trent and her nextdoor neighbor's nephew, who's not really her nephew. This one gets 5 of 4 bolts, so go read it. Did I mention there's a Great Dane involved? And cats too. Last but not least in this extravaganza is the follow-up to TBND, Boy Meets Girl. This returns you to the buxom of the New York Journal and their Human Resource Department. Poor Kate is being taken to court by her favorite dessert lady on the catering staff for wrongful termination after her boss, affectionately named the T.O.D. (I'd tell you what it stands for, but Tosh took the book and all I can remember is Office Despot) forces her to. In walks the lawyer to defend her, the cute brother of the T.O.D's insufferable fiance. Of course, only chaos can ensue. Another 5 of 4. I'm telling you. These last two books are a must read for any girl heading off into the big bad world that requires a job, and a good laugh.

Death of the Monday morning.

Erg. It's monday morning. I think that says it all. Let's see. I have to go track down some signatures for my Major application. I have to go ask FinAid what the hell is up with my bill. Also, Iron Jawed Angels is playing this afternoon at the Atwood theater. I think I'm gonna go see that. Don't have class till Five. Still have to read chapter six for Ed Psych, but don't feel like it now. I love this song. I'm listening to Over and Over by Nelly Featuring Tim McGraw. It was on in the bathroom so of course I now have to spin the crap out of it on my media player. I also have to watch Monster's Ball some time before Wednesday. That's when It's due back at the Library. I think it's the movie Halle Berry won her big award for. I only rented, I mean borrowed it because Heath Ledger is in it. MMMMMMMM love him. I heard the stupidest thing about his movie, The Brother's Grimm. It's not coming out until next year now because the studio is putting another out in it's november slot. Damned Communists. I really shouldn't go around saying that should I? It's just another racial slur. Well, communists aren't a race, they're a political affiliation. So to be PC does that me that it's a political slur? Since politics is all mud slinging anyway, does this train of thought even apply? Too much time on yer hands sista.

Woo Hoo! Victory Dance.

We Won! We Won! (It's Green! It's Green!) Sorry. That is not where I was going with this. That "It's green" stuff has to do with Tara talking in her sleep. The winning part is real because of course the Purple kicked ass down in New Orleans tonight. Did everyone catch my favorite purple player Nate Burleson's dynamic performance? Yeah. I told ya'll the kid was good. I just love him to death. Pep got his roll on alot too tonight. I belive that was six touchdowns tonight, but I could be wrong. I gotta check the stats tomarrow morning on that. Disapointed in my Defense. They didn't make alot of noise except Nat Dorsey and his damn fasle starts. This is his second start I think in his rookie season. Learn to pay attention and not to flinch boy! I also saw my main man Hovan with some arm action but no announcer calls, so here's hoping he steps it up against the Titans next week. Hey, Hey, Hey, we got ourselves a new rookie runner and let me tell you, he's impressed me way more than Michael Bennet ever has. The way to keep your spot on a pro team is to stay healthy and big money Bennet can't handle that. The boy needs to get his head out of the clouds because Orlando Smith and Moore are both outstanding backs and he's gonna be SOL soon. The dark spot of the game is of course Randy's hamstring thing. I'm really proud of how mature Randy has become this year and I'm glad that our Offense showed the world that they're more than just the Randy Ratio. I really hope Randy's well enough for the Titans next week though because of his starting record. The man hasn't missed a start since his first game as a rookie. Something like a stupid strained Hamstring shouldn't screw that up. Now if he'd broken his leg or got his arm caught in a skill saw or something. Yeah. The record could come to an end then. Untill next time. Go Purple.

Holey Jeans

Today I'm wearing my favorite pair of jeans. They're the first pair of "girl" jeans that I bought after I gave in and made a more complete decision to loose weight. They're cheap jeans. A Walmart brand special. They aren't even a pair of those new strechy kind that are the only ones you can buy now. My mom's even tried to repair them a few times, but the holes keep coming in around the patches. They're beyond the point where I could chop them into a pair of shorts. But I still love to wear them. And they are the perfect pair to spectate football in. They work excellently for yelling at the television. They are exlemplarary for slicing apples and dipping them in caramel dip. And most of all? No one is around who can throw my ratty pair of jeans in the garbage because they are unfit to wear.

And they say Country and Rap don't mix

Go here and listen to the new Nelly Song Over and Over. Know who that is singing with him? That's right. Your ears aren't deceving you. That really is Tim McGraw singing with Nelly. I love this track. In fact, I'm gonna place this album (Suit) on my Christmas list just because of this track. Well, I suspose that's not too extreme for one song since of the many rappers in this world, I love Nelly the best. I will admit I've been hooked since Country Grammar. It's just something about how he actually sings in his hooks and stuff. I will admit that Pimpjuice isn't exactly something I was head over heels for, but I'm crazy in love with the song off the Bad Boys Soundtrack, Shake ya Tail Feather, and I'm absolutely crazy about this new song. I think one of the things I love most about this song is that even if I'd heard it on the radio first, I'd be able to tell that that was Tim singing on there.

Well, atl east it's not ebola

Today at dinner I made a joke about not wanting to pull this hair that attached itself to my shoe because I'd prolly catch ebola. ***yes. I understand things don't spread like that and all the other nasty comments, but it was all in fun.*** Anyhow, when I wear certain earings in my cartilidge, I get this weird lump behind my ear. Well, I know it's there and it hurts when you touch it. Of course I keep poking at it. Anna was telling me that when she was younger she had a lump and the doctor told her that it was an infection and could become meningitis. My niece, well, actually she's my second cousin. She had a lump on her neck that got infected. It turned out that those gills that babies have in the womb didn't disolve like they were susposed to. At four weeks she was in ICU with antibiotics pumping to fix it. She's an adorible, healthy, little girl who gives her bigger cousin Christian a wet willy while eating fruit snacks and her daddy was cooking dinner. So now, I think I have cancer or some other strange and horrible disease. What do they call people who always think they have some life threating illness. I don't know. But I'm not one of them.