Club Suck

Ok well I went to see Club Dread opening night and i don't know if i was with the wrong crowd but I didn't like it!! I knew I was hyping it up way too much. So next week when I get home we'll all have to go see it b/c I need to know if it really sucked or if it suck b/c of the people I was with.

Good Night, Sunshine?

Last night, after the play, I picked up my boyfriend after a fun night of drinking himself silly and apparently having a bit TOO MUCH fun, to put it nicely. He said if I came over to his apartment with him that it would be nice but I would have no fun cuz there's nothing for us to do, but it would still be nice. So I did. He was nice to me all night. It was the first time he really told me I was hot. HaHa. In fact, it took me almost 45 minutes to leave because he wanted to come home with me, or wanted me to stay. If any of this sounds normal to you guys, you must think about the fact that in the past 5 months I have not gotten treatment or statements like these, so it's something special when I do.... Even if he had been drinking (you can't be that drunk several hours after regurgitating it all up... haha). Yay me!

bobrausch = wierd good time

bobrauschenbergamerica was on last night at SIUE's Dunham Hall Theatre. Kate was in the play, so of course, I had to attend.... but the truth of the matter is, I probably would have gone anyways.

Props go to my roommate, who conquered the best, most entertaining scene in the whole play- Martini Scene. She put on a 50's bikini, with her platinum blond wig, danced around pouring fake vodka all over a big black tarp.... she put on the finishing touch- the olive, and then proceeded to use the giant martini as a slip 'n' slide.

The whole thing didn't really follow a plot.... there were tiny subplots with certain characters, but mainly it was just pure craziness and was, to say the least- extremely awesome. YAY bobrausch.

Ash Wednesday

Don't worry Diane you aren't the only one who has no idea of what's going on. After I left my church I went to the mall to pick Abby up from work and when I walked in some guy looked at me and asked if it was a real tattoo on my forehead.
In other news... I have found the color I'm going to paint my car. It is a mica blue, which means it's like a metalic but with pearls in it. It is kind of dark, but very nice. Now I just have to decide when I'm going to get it done.

Clean out your desk, you're fired!

Ok, so, its Ash Wednesday. Well I've never been quite sure of what it was. Yes, I am catholic but I don't practice. Anyway, my floor and I were sitting around eating and I saw a group of three people with dark stuff on their forehead. I thought it was like a sticker or something so i just ignored it. Then, I kept seeing more people with this "sticker" on their forehead. I thought that was funny too b/c if it was a sticker wouldn't they put it on other places like their cheek or shirt. So, finally, I decided to say something about all these people with stuff on their forehead. So now my floor is making fun of me and I am a dumb blonde. The lesson...when you see a "sticker" (upclose a cross) on people's forehead it has to be...ASH WEDNESDAY!!

Stupid People, Stupid Convo

I always love how funny people post their convos and make people laugh..... I'll just paste this stupid one and see what I get.

jennMFifer11 (4:15:54 PM): do you have a class or something tonight?
Griff7997 (4:16:03 PM): no
Griff7997 (4:16:26 PM): i got a date with the TV and my four fave guys ever pictured on a blanket to watch cabin fever at 8
jennMFifer11 (4:16:58 PM): haha ok sounds like fun...and its a cheap date also.
Griff7997 (4:17:02 PM): yeah
Griff7997 (4:17:08 PM): cheapest u can get actually
Griff7997 (4:17:11 PM): FREE :-)
Griff7997 (4:17:22 PM): although all my dates are free nowadays
jennMFifer11 (4:17:27 PM): AND you dont have to put out
Griff7997 (4:17:30 PM): i dont have to impress anyone tonight
jennMFifer11 (4:17:49 PM): well its just another added bonus

Somehow the convo got switched to my future career.

Griff7997 (4:35:47 PM): damn for wanting to be a journalist i can never find the words i need to explain shit
jennMFifer11 (4:37:10 PM): haha
Griff7997 (4:37:42 PM): maybe i should have opted for sociology or psychology
Griff7997 (4:37:46 PM): but i like to write dammit
jennMFifer11 (4:38:46 PM): haha i think you are fine where your at. do one of those as a minor if you must
Griff7997 (4:39:07 PM): i thought actually about making teaching my minor
Griff7997 (4:39:21 PM): but i think id be in school a lot longer than i bargained for
jennMFifer11 (4:39:58 PM): yea maybe. so you thought about being like mrs. brave?
Griff7997 (4:40:09 PM): kinda yeah
jennMFifer11 (4:40:20 PM): well thats cool
Griff7997 (4:40:26 PM): course she was both
Griff7997 (4:40:34 PM): at one point in time
jennMFifer11 (4:40:42 PM): yea you could do that
Griff7997 (4:40:45 PM): thats what i want to do if i get stuck with a newspaper
Griff7997 (4:40:54 PM): but i would rather be a magazine editor
jennMFifer11 (4:41:07 PM): yea
Griff7997 (4:41:29 PM): something to fall back on tho ya know
Griff7997 (4:41:35 PM): and eiu makes that possible

..........(blah, blah)

Griff7997 (4:47:39 PM): i prolly wont have a job in journalism anyways
jennMFifer11 (4:49:35 PM): you could write books, porn books!!!
Griff7997 (4:49:37 PM): good lord
Griff7997 (4:49:43 PM): then i would be broke ass
Griff7997 (4:49:55 PM): i culd maybe write one
Griff7997 (4:50:04 PM): but id be all out of words for the next one
jennMFifer11 (4:50:11 PM): haha not really
jennMFifer11 (4:50:31 PM): just make every book where it leaves ya hanging
Griff7997 (4:50:41 PM): i need to take a course on f***ing vocabulary
Griff7997 (4:50:53 PM): hanging like suspense?
Griff7997 (4:51:04 PM): or hanging like some guys penis after he has ejaculated
jennMFifer11 (4:51:12 PM): the first one
jennMFifer11 (4:51:30 PM): make it porn, with some thriller stuff in it..it could be cool
Griff7997 (4:52:35 PM): haha murder and SEX
jennMFifer11 (4:53:01 PM): yea its always good then
Griff7997 (4:53:09 PM): lorena bobbit
jennMFifer11 (4:53:21 PM): haha no she just cut off his peepee
Griff7997 (4:53:25 PM): i know
jennMFifer11 (4:53:27 PM): none of that just kill the person
Griff7997 (4:53:28 PM): murder of the wang
jennMFifer11 (4:53:35 PM): hahaaha..LOL

So it goes to show that Jen and I are bored.... and we have our minds in the gutter. I hope you all have enjoyed.

The Quiznos commericals!!

OMG!!! Quiznos has the best commericals now. If you haven't seen them, I suggest that you stare at your tv until one comes on b/c they are soooo funny!!

Goodbye, Maddie and Bella

Today around 12:30, Kate and I got the kitties into the car and drove to Alton. We stopped by my house first to drop off a few things, and to introduce the kitties to my brother and dad. James even petted Maddie, and thats surprising because he hates cats b/c he is allergic to them... I guess no one can resist a kitty tho.

Bella was so afraid of the car.. she meowed and sat on Kate's lap the whole time. Maddie explored the Corsica- she wasnt afraid of ANYTHING.

When we arrived at the mall, they tried to get away from us as we walked inside. Once we got inside, you could tell they were scared. Maddie clung to my shirt and we met Tasha.... the lady who took the kitties. She seemed really nice and reassured us that she would not let harm come their way and that people have been looking to buy kitties and so they will probably get new homes really quickly. As soon as I was able to pry Maddie off of my shirt, we placed them in their cage and left.

I'm sure they'll be happy in their new home. And Tasha took Kate's name and # down so she could call us if they weren't gone within 3 weeks. Everything is going to turn out just fine.

But when we got home, things were out of place that the kitties were playing with... they were not there to greet us as they usually are, and the apartment seems so empty. We can now open the shade, eat wherever we want, and not have to worry about scooping poop, BUT- Excuse me if I am a weenie, I already miss them terribly and my eyes are swelling up with tears. I just want to hear one of them meow so I can pick them up and set them on my lap. All I can think of is the scared look on Maddie's face when they took her away....

Kitty News

Also, tomorrow I am taking the kitties to Pampered Pets at Alton Square and they are going to take a look at Maddie and Bella. They may take them and try to sell them to a good family. If they won't take them, then its off to the 5A's. But if they are at the mall, I can come by and see them everytime I come home for work. I will miss those damn things.

what does it all meeeeaaann?

I have asked myself this question one too many times during the past, oh almost half a year now. But what DOES it all mean? If two people meet, and decide that they like spending time with one another---- then why don't they? And why don't they both show equal interest? And why does one of them try to appreciate the other's personality while not getting the same sort of understanding as the other? I don't think life should be about the questions. I think people should have fun and go do their thing. And if his or her fun does not involve that person's "special one" then maybe that person isn't so special to him ot her in the first place. I wrote a poem a while ago, and I showed it to Jen. She said not to post it, and though I really wanted to, I refrained. I do not know if it would be appropriate, or something I want other people to read, but if you particularly want to read it, IM me or persuade me to put it on the blog.

If I like someone, then I tend to try and find out what they like and give those things a chance. Maybe I won't have the same taste as them- but then again, maybe by not trying these things I am missing out on something I may really like. So I am making a CD for Ryan. He won't like anything on it. And I am also pretty sure that he won't even give half of it a chance..... He's like that. But let's hope for the sake of all that is good and gracious that he at least listens to it once before he breaks it and throws it away. Wish me luck.

Mardi Gras!!!!!

I'm sorry to hear that lala, about the whole coffee thingy, at least you had fun though. Newaz, I woke up butt freakin early to go set up for the St. Louis Mardi Gras parade this morning. I wore tons of layers, but was still freezin my butt off b4 it started. It was so cool,,,,everyone was screamin their heads off for beads,,, and I had 3 guys flash me their man boobs for some beads,,so I HAD to give in and give em' some. I was lucky though, to only see one set of chick boobs,,ie a really big fat lady YUCK!!! But hey, at least is wasn't some beutiful chick that would have made me feel bad...I don't know how,,,so don't ask... There was one part you aren't going to believe!!! After walking for about a half hour I heard my name being called, and I'm like who the hell is that cory??? NO!!! It was ADAM and some of his friends,,,,WHAT THE HELL??!!!??? I know things haven't been the greatest for us in the last couple of months,,but I've been posting my away messages about the parade....He pry knew I was gonna be there,,but he didn't even call??!! Or im me at least sayin he was comin to st. louie.... I wanted to call him when I got to the pad and steve wasn't around,,,but I figured I'd pry look like an idiot callin him to chill with him tonight.... cuz obviously he doesn't want to be around me...But damn, that pisses me off so bad.... It really sux liking someone sooo bad who use to feel the same about you,, it sux even more knowing that the only thing that happened bad wise between us was we stopped talkin a whole lot last summer...Am I crzy for bein this upset about him not tellin me he was coming down here????

Military Ball Turnout

I... am a klutz. It appears that I do not know how to be a sophisticated woman.

The ball was a very formal event. We went with his frat brother Sarge (who is also in Army ROTC at SIUE), and his girlfriend Britannia. I wore my prom dress from Junior year, and I was worried (because I was told it was kind of an informal event) that it would be too fancy... but when I got there, everyone was wearing fancy prom dresses anyways. Well, except for those who had to wear their uniforms... and I must say, Ryan looked handsome in his. I wanted to make it look like my boobs were smaller than they are, and for more support, I duct taped my bra up and I think I may have even ruined it.

I know SOME dinner etiquette.... but come on. What direction must you really pass the water?!? Does it matter? What if I don't WANT water, and neither does anyone else on my side of the round table? Must I STILL pass it? I'm making a big deal out of this because that's exactly what happened with the coffee.... and I almost spilled it and knocked over my empty coffee cup as well.

The food was decent..... we had a salad an bread for starters, then we had green beans, rice with mushrooms in it, and this chicken stuff... covered in skin and filled with yummy mushrooms. Then we all got cheesecake afterwards. Not a fan of cheesecake but I thought I might be appreciative and eat the cheesecake.

We sat at a table where Ryan didn't know anyone so we pretty much sat in silence the whole time. (There was assigned seating.) There was this whole formal deal about bringing in the flags, saying a prayer, congratulating the graduating senior class, listening to speeches, and other ceremonial stuff. Then they took the flags away and the formal dinner became an informal dance. We didn't stay for that though. Ryan doesn't dance, trust me, unless he's drunk. But I didn't mind. I was kinda tired. I met all of his commanding officers or whatever, and they all seemed pretty nice.

The military isn't for everyone, and definitely not for me. I couldn't handle it. Formal dinners are fun if they are romantic, and you and your date thoroughly enjoy yourselves..... but I just tried hard not to embarrass my date, even though I stepped on about 3 girl's dresses (THEY GOT IN THE WAY MAN!@!!!!)

Anyways we were supposed to go to a party afterwards but I think Sarge was in hot water with his woman and so he didn't call and we ended up staying in. I had to work a 9-5 at the library today so I didn't mind. I was in bed by 1:00am.

the SODA thief!!!!

Ok so... I have been drinking lots of water lately.... and not so much soda. Before work, I saw a Cherry Pepsi sitting in the fridge that I had forgotten I had, and had every intention of taking it to work with me.

I forgot to take it to work, but did not turn back because I just figured that I would have it when I got home. Well, when I got home and I was going to the fridge, I saw an opened bottle of Cherry Pepsi sitting on the coffee table. 3/4 empty. NOT EVEN HALF!!!!

So it's sitting there taunting me, and I think- well, it is mine (I checked the fridge, it was), I should drink what's left of it! I, however, am still somewhat peeved about the soda thief because it has been sitting there and no one has touched it for so long... why now?. PLUS-Erika does not take other people's things without asking- so it must have been Kate. This is not a case of one person just taking my soda. Kate doesn't even LIKE soda. AND SHE DIDN'T FINISH IT! She left it there for me to stare at, wishing that I could have tasted the cherry fizzyness that is my cherry pepsi.

By the way, what was left of the contents was extremely flat, so I ended up dumping it. What a waste!!!! I'm going to have to label my precious caffeine from now on.

Those of you who think I am overreacting may be right. But don't drink something you don't even LIKE when you know damn well it belongs to a roommate who can't live without it. Be considerate, that's all I ask. Goodnight to you.

To End Surveys for the Time Being

How much do we actually know about our friends? This
is a questionnaire to get to know your friends better.
Make sure you read the instructions at the bottom and
have fun... !
(I got this from Ashley and I'm taking a break from Library duties)

1. What time is it? 7:10

2. Name as it appears on birth certificate? Laura Minette Griffith

3. Nicknames: LaLa, Tippy... my cousin Steve used to call me Boogs. (haha)

4. Number of candles on your last birthday: none, but should have been 20

5. Pets: 2 kitties who are going bye bye after tonight- Maddie and Bella, my dog Hershey, several goldfish, and a betta names Sean Connery

6. Hair: brown

7a. Piercing: ears and cartilage...woooooooo

7b: Tattoos: Jesus wouldn't like that you know.

8. Eye color: brown and green (what else do u know is brown and green?)

9. Hometown: Godfrey

10. Town you live in: Godfrey/ Edwardsville at the moment

11. Favorite food: cauliflour spaghetti... u never know until u try it

12. Ever been to Africa: um no.... I know of a guy from there tho.

13a. Been toilet papering? sure have

13b. Get caught? nope I am slick

14. Love someone so much it made you cry? I don't think loving anyone has made me cry, unless they died.

15. Been in a car accident? yes :( the nooooooova! and on the way to Tex-ass

16. Croutons or bacon bits? croutons

17. Favorite day of the week: sunday.... the only work I could possibly have is 12-4 at Hayner Youth

18. Favorite restaurant: Red Robin

19. Favorite flower: blue phlox (native to southern Illinois)

20. Favorite sport to watch: baseball

21. Favorite drink: mountain dew with the cherry squirts from Hit N Run

22. Favorite ice cream flavor: can u say YUCK

23. Disney or Warner Bros: W.B. both are super

24. Favorite fast food restaurant: McDonalds, der

25. What color is your bedroom carpet? brownish tan.... no carpet at school

26. How many times did you fail your driver's test? well corona said once, but he would have been lying.. he did that a lot

27. Before this one, whom did you get your last e-mail
from? Rachel Lowe- blowchunks

28. Which store would you choose to max out your
credit card? target, or as altonians once called it- Certa world

29. What do you do most often when you are bored? post on this blog (im a winner)

30. Most annoying thing people ask me: so did whats his face call you? (No duh)

31. Bedtime: anytime between 10:30 and 2:30 (earlier lately)

32. Who will respond to this email the quickest? this is no longer an email

33. Who is the person you sent this to that is least
likely to respond? again..... aaaaaaand SHUT IT!

34. Favorite TV shows? Conan O'Brien, Friends, Saturday Night Live

35. Last person you went out to dinner with? Ryan

36. Ford or Chevy: Chevy

37. What are you listening to right now? the (BING!) of the checkout here at the library

38. What is your favorite color? blue

39. Time you finished this email? 7:21

I think I know how to post pics.............

ok maybe not, i'll pull the pic up, but with a big ole X in it. So sorry guys,,, I tried,,,maybe blogger doesn't support pictures. So what is everyone's plans for this weekend??? Anything good?? I have a hockey tournament, go figure, in fairview heights. Oh, by the way,, last weekend's tournament in Windsor, oh who was MVP of the tournament,,,yours truly thanks! Newho, is anyone goin to mardi gras in st. louis??? My team is walkin in the parade, so if you wanna come, you better do it!! do it do it!!! I do believe cory will be there, and Mother-Ta-Rachel as well. Just let me know so we can meet up someplace. Well, I guess I better go, I'm goin to see Miracle tonight at 7pm. bye bye

I think know how to post pictures..............

Judge Judy makes me feel good...

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I get the privledge of watching a number of court cases on tv such as: Texas Justice, Judge Joe Brown(my fave), that other black judge...i can't think of his name...and Judge Judy. Man, she is a huge biznitch!! Watching her makes me feel so good! All day she gets to tell stupid m-fers how stupid they really are! Thats what I want to do. Tell people how dumb they are, and how they shouldn't even have right to breathe. Ahhh...shes so invigorating!!

Noteable Quotes 2

What are they to feel? Who are they to be? What am I to do with you and me?
-Nickelback

Mirrors on the ceiling, and pink champagne on ice. We are all just prisoners here, of our own device.
-Eagles

She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly... off the coast and I'm headed nowhere.
-Ben Folds Five

All I can say is my life is pretty plain. I like watching puddles gather rain....... I'll always be there when you wake. You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today, so stay with me and I'll have it made. And I don't understand why I sleep all day, and I start to complain when there's no rain. And all I can do is read a book to stay awake, and it rips my life away but its a great escape.
-Blind Melon

Sunlight doesn't last all morning, a cloudburst doesn't last all day. All things must pass... all things must pass away.
-George Harrison

April 27

Is the date of the Strokes. I'm too lazy to get a pen and write it down so I'm posting it. Thanks Diane.

I surprised myself!

I'm only 60% slutty. I thought I'd be more. I'm sluttier than 81% of the world and cleaner than 18%. But that cleaner thing is a lie. I'm a very clean person. I use baby wipes when i go poo and wash my hands after I use the bathroom or touch a door knob. I also will open a public bathroom door with a paper towel so i don't get germs!! Ask laura I didn't want to open the bathroom door at that apt last week.

The lesson- I MAY BE SLUTTY BUT AT LEAST I'M A CLEAN SLUT.(according to my "clean" standards!