Blogger is different now. How strange, but likeable.
I'm home now, and it's not that interesting. But I did just get home so let's practice some patience.
5.10.2004
5.08.2004
My "Last One" in Cougar
I had a the best last night at SIUE.
Thomas, Beth, Diane, Megan, Amy and Adam came to play sand volleyball, and Dan met us down there. Thomas bought me some McDonald's :) for passing my sophomore year in college hehe.
Later, Brennan and Amber came and played too, and Brennan left but came back later. When Thomas, Beth, Amy and Adam left, Mitch and Cory showed up, equipped with Sam Adams and Rolling Rock- free for the ladies :) (the low carb version of course ;)) We played some sand volleyball and went back to the apartment, cleaned up a little, and played a little @$$hole. Rachel Lowe was there when I got back to the apartment also.
When Mitch, Cory, Diane and Megan left, I was not ready for bed so I called Brennan to see if he was still over there. I went to Dan's and we went to Brennan's on the 400 side to hang out and have a little wine. By 5 am, I went with Dan on a short drive to do his rounds..... and look for a microwave for his apt. The sun was about to come up, but I was about to fall asleep, and I laid down until 9:30, when I got up to clean.
And then I left SIUE, never to return as a student again. Great night, good way to end it.
Thomas, Beth, Diane, Megan, Amy and Adam came to play sand volleyball, and Dan met us down there. Thomas bought me some McDonald's :) for passing my sophomore year in college hehe.
Later, Brennan and Amber came and played too, and Brennan left but came back later. When Thomas, Beth, Amy and Adam left, Mitch and Cory showed up, equipped with Sam Adams and Rolling Rock- free for the ladies :) (the low carb version of course ;)) We played some sand volleyball and went back to the apartment, cleaned up a little, and played a little @$$hole. Rachel Lowe was there when I got back to the apartment also.
When Mitch, Cory, Diane and Megan left, I was not ready for bed so I called Brennan to see if he was still over there. I went to Dan's and we went to Brennan's on the 400 side to hang out and have a little wine. By 5 am, I went with Dan on a short drive to do his rounds..... and look for a microwave for his apt. The sun was about to come up, but I was about to fall asleep, and I laid down until 9:30, when I got up to clean.
And then I left SIUE, never to return as a student again. Great night, good way to end it.
5.07.2004
"The Last One"- I feel like a good friend has just died
I know a few of you saw the very last episode of Friends ever last night. What did everybody think?? I already knew what was going to happen in advance. I cheated. I went online and searched for Season 10 spoilers. I have no life. It was better to watch it, thats for damn sure.
So Rachel and Ross eh? It's my dream come true!!!! You just know everybody has been pulling for them since Season 1. I want a Ross :( I know, its make believe.
But if you think about it, it's hard to let Friends go. Even though Emily has the DVDs, and there are 3 seasons more to come out on DVD..... and I know re-runs will still be on.... It's just that this show has been on since we were 10 years old!!!! We are now 20. A huge chunk of our lives was during a time when Friends was a staple of pop culture.
I don't know anyone who is a true fan of the show that did not cry last night. Emily and I included.
We'll miss you Phoebe, Monica, Rachel, Ross and Chandler. We still get to see Joey. Let's just hope that Joey, the spinoff, does not flop.
So Rachel and Ross eh? It's my dream come true!!!! You just know everybody has been pulling for them since Season 1. I want a Ross :( I know, its make believe.
But if you think about it, it's hard to let Friends go. Even though Emily has the DVDs, and there are 3 seasons more to come out on DVD..... and I know re-runs will still be on.... It's just that this show has been on since we were 10 years old!!!! We are now 20. A huge chunk of our lives was during a time when Friends was a staple of pop culture.
I don't know anyone who is a true fan of the show that did not cry last night. Emily and I included.
We'll miss you Phoebe, Monica, Rachel, Ross and Chandler. We still get to see Joey. Let's just hope that Joey, the spinoff, does not flop.
My last day and I'm all alone
Sorry, I know I've been talking about leaving this place so much recently, but seriously, its the ned of an era.
I'm all packed up, for the most part, and lots of people are already gone. Erika left this morning but will be back later for her couches and some more stuff. Kate ran home last night to take a load of stuff home and has not returned. I'm all alone, with no TV, no one is online, and I'm lonely.
I am looking forward to tonight though. I cleaned the apartment a bit, and people are coming to play sand volleyball. I told a lot of people 6:00, and a lot of other people said they can't make it until later. So the way I view it, I have two waves of people wanting to play sand volleyball, which means endless fun for me. I'll let u know how that goes if you don't show up.
I'm all packed up, for the most part, and lots of people are already gone. Erika left this morning but will be back later for her couches and some more stuff. Kate ran home last night to take a load of stuff home and has not returned. I'm all alone, with no TV, no one is online, and I'm lonely.
I am looking forward to tonight though. I cleaned the apartment a bit, and people are coming to play sand volleyball. I told a lot of people 6:00, and a lot of other people said they can't make it until later. So the way I view it, I have two waves of people wanting to play sand volleyball, which means endless fun for me. I'll let u know how that goes if you don't show up.
Just venting
The other day i went on a rambling bender, but i was just venting. I haven't seen that mickey kid since and i have had time to think about it. I still not going to take shit from him i will just make him throw the first punch so it won't be my problem.
Yes, think god that LCCC is coming to an end. All my friends are coming home (some for longer that others DIANE). The fact that i almost done is great. Then SIUC, the main problem is i will be 21, well would you call that a problem????
Man i just started thinking about it 21. It sounds so old, it feel like just yesterday we were in the pit playing hackey sack. now before i know it i will be able to go drinking with my mother!(you know i going to, but i don't know if i could deal with guy hitting on her) (So, Should i stay or should i go- The Clash) I have wanted to be 21 for so long and now it is so close. Will it be that great?
What am i thinking i will be the best time of my life!!!!!
Yes, think god that LCCC is coming to an end. All my friends are coming home (some for longer that others DIANE). The fact that i almost done is great. Then SIUC, the main problem is i will be 21, well would you call that a problem????
Man i just started thinking about it 21. It sounds so old, it feel like just yesterday we were in the pit playing hackey sack. now before i know it i will be able to go drinking with my mother!(you know i going to, but i don't know if i could deal with guy hitting on her) (So, Should i stay or should i go- The Clash) I have wanted to be 21 for so long and now it is so close. Will it be that great?
What am i thinking i will be the best time of my life!!!!!
5.06.2004
Bye Bye Macomb
I hate to say it but I am going to miss this place. When I first got here WIU was all I could talk about. I remember coming home for the first time Labor Day Weekend and sporting Western everything. (I know some of you got sick and tired of me talking about the place too.) Well this past year hasn't been the best. Something changed. Starting second semester I was so sick of this place! So I decided to move to Texas. Some people have thought oh what a stupid idea but you know what? I have the chance and I'm not going to pass it up. There could be something for me there!
Yesterday I moved out two of my favorite guys on the floor, Billy and Collin. When a bunch of us walked them to their cars guess who starting crying? Me of course! All at once so many flashbacks of drunken good times and just times we chilled rushed through my head. I couldn't help myself. Then I went to visit my floor from last year and as V walked me out I started to cry again making her cry.
Today, I am moving out along with almost everyone on the floor. I basically said good bye to the people that I will miss but there are still a few that will make me cry. I will not have any time to live over or party with these guys again probably. Except for Bill and Nick b/c they will be in STL next weekend, hopefully. So as I pack I can't help but hold back tears. Now my throat and chest hurts. I will miss this place so much and i'm not even gone! Well, not the school but the friends I made.
I don't get it...I don't like change but I do it so much. I change so many things in my life and I don't know how I can keep doing it. If leaving here after 2 years is hard what am I going to do when I leave for Texas?
Yesterday I moved out two of my favorite guys on the floor, Billy and Collin. When a bunch of us walked them to their cars guess who starting crying? Me of course! All at once so many flashbacks of drunken good times and just times we chilled rushed through my head. I couldn't help myself. Then I went to visit my floor from last year and as V walked me out I started to cry again making her cry.
Today, I am moving out along with almost everyone on the floor. I basically said good bye to the people that I will miss but there are still a few that will make me cry. I will not have any time to live over or party with these guys again probably. Except for Bill and Nick b/c they will be in STL next weekend, hopefully. So as I pack I can't help but hold back tears. Now my throat and chest hurts. I will miss this place so much and i'm not even gone! Well, not the school but the friends I made.
I don't get it...I don't like change but I do it so much. I change so many things in my life and I don't know how I can keep doing it. If leaving here after 2 years is hard what am I going to do when I leave for Texas?
It wasn't all bad of course.
And now for things I liked about SIUE.
1. Jennifer, someone that no one would have paired me with in high school, lived with me for one semester. And it was fun. We fooled everyone didn't we Jen?
2. Sand Volleyball, which takes up most of my spare time when I'm lucky, must be the most fun I've had in awhile.
3. My bed. It may be small but it sure is comfy. For some reason, I enjoy the closed-in space.
4. AKL Informal. Ryan may not have been the best boyfriend, but that night was one of the funnest nights of my life, and I'll never forget it.
5. Bad Bands in the Goshen. When it's boring at C & I, you can be sure there's some off the wall band playing in the Goshen that day to keep you awake. Yay guy who plays Dave songs.
6. Hot foreign guy. I don't know who he is but he's gorgeous, and he makes bus rides a joy.
7. Cougar Village. It's nice to have an entire apartment to manuever in. And the atmosphere is nice too (butt-print window guy, and random people walking around constantly)
8. Woodland Hall. The Wood. My first on-campus home.
9. Ashley. Another unlikely match, we got along quite well. Unfortunately we didn't become buddies until it was almost too late. Good news tho, she'll be at Eastern with me!
10. Dan and Phil. My fave two guys from the Wood. These two studs have to be two of my favorite people I've met here. Although I don't see Phil much anymore, I hope I can at least catch him to say goodbye. And Dan, hopefully I will see sometime over the summer.
11. Blue phlox patch on the path. I found a flower next to the Alpha House while walking home from class one day. It made me happy.
12. Raquetball at the VC. Enough said.
13. David and Justin. Too bad I didn't hang out with the guys upstairs more. I'll sure miss them.
14. Classical Mythology. Sad that I'm putting a class on here, but it really was right up my alley.
15. The heads sculpture. It's not gone folks, its hiding behind the art building.
and finally.....
the last reason I liked SIUE, yet one of the reasons I want to leave it:
16. Close proximity to home.
1. Jennifer, someone that no one would have paired me with in high school, lived with me for one semester. And it was fun. We fooled everyone didn't we Jen?
2. Sand Volleyball, which takes up most of my spare time when I'm lucky, must be the most fun I've had in awhile.
3. My bed. It may be small but it sure is comfy. For some reason, I enjoy the closed-in space.
4. AKL Informal. Ryan may not have been the best boyfriend, but that night was one of the funnest nights of my life, and I'll never forget it.
5. Bad Bands in the Goshen. When it's boring at C & I, you can be sure there's some off the wall band playing in the Goshen that day to keep you awake. Yay guy who plays Dave songs.
6. Hot foreign guy. I don't know who he is but he's gorgeous, and he makes bus rides a joy.
7. Cougar Village. It's nice to have an entire apartment to manuever in. And the atmosphere is nice too (butt-print window guy, and random people walking around constantly)
8. Woodland Hall. The Wood. My first on-campus home.
9. Ashley. Another unlikely match, we got along quite well. Unfortunately we didn't become buddies until it was almost too late. Good news tho, she'll be at Eastern with me!
10. Dan and Phil. My fave two guys from the Wood. These two studs have to be two of my favorite people I've met here. Although I don't see Phil much anymore, I hope I can at least catch him to say goodbye. And Dan, hopefully I will see sometime over the summer.
11. Blue phlox patch on the path. I found a flower next to the Alpha House while walking home from class one day. It made me happy.
12. Raquetball at the VC. Enough said.
13. David and Justin. Too bad I didn't hang out with the guys upstairs more. I'll sure miss them.
14. Classical Mythology. Sad that I'm putting a class on here, but it really was right up my alley.
15. The heads sculpture. It's not gone folks, its hiding behind the art building.
and finally.....
the last reason I liked SIUE, yet one of the reasons I want to leave it:
16. Close proximity to home.
Whut I Lerned at SIU Extenshun
HELL YES. I AM DONE WITH SCHOOL. Of course, I have one more day left at C & I, but that's small compared to the fact that I am done with school. So, I'm making the best of what's left for me here at SIUE. Tonight, I played sand volleyball with Dan, Brennan, Amber, and Mo..... my volleyball buddies. Then we ran to Moto Mart for fountain sodas, we are so fun! Well, I think we are, and I really enjoyed myself.
I got to thinking. I know that its useless to wish you had done something when you just didn't- but I can't help but think. Could SIUE been a little better if I had done some things differently? It's true, you do learn from your mistakes, and here's what I learned, and what I'm taking to Eastern with me next year.
*Be careful who you date. You might later find out that you blocked the wrong people out, and let the wrong ones in. Hind sight is a pain in the ass.
*Don't meet all your friends through someone you already know. Her friends may not be the people you like to hang out with the most, and before you know it, you haven't met anyone but them. You and your friend aren't the same, and you might be able to pick your own friends a little better if you tried.
*Just because someone is your best friend one year, doesn't mean you're her top priority the next year. You can't compete with a penis. Stop trying, and let it go.
*Your friends from high school may really stay your best friends. Worked for me.
*Everything takes effort. Some people are not willing to give that effort just because you are. They suck, and they're not worth the struggle.
*You really can do anything you want if you put your mind to it. I always thought it was bullshit but look at me, I went from 4 year SIUE student to moving to EIU in 2004.
*Some people, no matter how hard you try, just won't get along with you. That's their personality; there's nothing you can do. It's harder picking roommates than one would think. Better luck going with the random roomie.
I got to thinking. I know that its useless to wish you had done something when you just didn't- but I can't help but think. Could SIUE been a little better if I had done some things differently? It's true, you do learn from your mistakes, and here's what I learned, and what I'm taking to Eastern with me next year.
*Be careful who you date. You might later find out that you blocked the wrong people out, and let the wrong ones in. Hind sight is a pain in the ass.
*Don't meet all your friends through someone you already know. Her friends may not be the people you like to hang out with the most, and before you know it, you haven't met anyone but them. You and your friend aren't the same, and you might be able to pick your own friends a little better if you tried.
*Just because someone is your best friend one year, doesn't mean you're her top priority the next year. You can't compete with a penis. Stop trying, and let it go.
*Your friends from high school may really stay your best friends. Worked for me.
*Everything takes effort. Some people are not willing to give that effort just because you are. They suck, and they're not worth the struggle.
*You really can do anything you want if you put your mind to it. I always thought it was bullshit but look at me, I went from 4 year SIUE student to moving to EIU in 2004.
*Some people, no matter how hard you try, just won't get along with you. That's their personality; there's nothing you can do. It's harder picking roommates than one would think. Better luck going with the random roomie.
5.03.2004
Damn SIUE Worm runs my mood
I got a virus on my computer. Unlike regular people, I have a certain dependency on the internet, mainly AIM, because I keep in touch with everybody via it. But NOW my computer has a virus and will not stay running. It likes to restart itself a lot. So I am in the commons for awhile bullshitting with you people until I am ready to give in to those final exams I have coming up.
Cory, its gonna be okay. Like Diane said, all your fave people, and mine, are coming home soon!! (and oh hey- me too. and instead of being 30 minutes away I will be a mere 5, and you know thats nice.)
Everyone good luck on finals and I'll see you sooner if not later. And I'll talk to you soon if the tech people get on the job tomorrow.
Cory, its gonna be okay. Like Diane said, all your fave people, and mine, are coming home soon!! (and oh hey- me too. and instead of being 30 minutes away I will be a mere 5, and you know thats nice.)
Everyone good luck on finals and I'll see you sooner if not later. And I'll talk to you soon if the tech people get on the job tomorrow.
we like r rated language here, but not x, cory
i had to edit your post. you shoudln't use last names, b/c emily pointed out they can be found on google and whatnot if you try hard enough. also, i dont want to get in trouble, so use asterisks to bleep yourselves out
Don't drop the bomb b/c you might drop the soap!!!
Omg, Cory is crazy!!! J/K. Everyone has days and weeks like those, but for girls we get off easy and get to use a term for it...PMS. If any girl tells someone they are PMSing everyone understands! No one realizes that guys have PMS too.
Then there are just those time when everything sucks and life is too hard and stressful. "Twenty three and so tired of life"-DMB(Dancing Nancies). Even Dave went through it! Don't worry, it'll all pass.
Don't beat that kid up! You could go to jail! I don't want to worry about you not dropping the soap!
There is a bright side....Me, Mitch, and Andy are coming home!!
Then there are just those time when everything sucks and life is too hard and stressful. "Twenty three and so tired of life"-DMB(Dancing Nancies). Even Dave went through it! Don't worry, it'll all pass.
Don't beat that kid up! You could go to jail! I don't want to worry about you not dropping the soap!
There is a bright side....Me, Mitch, and Andy are coming home!!
What the f*ck!!!!!!
I'm tired of everything the Cancer,school, most of the people at school, the radio station, and Peter (my journalism teacher). I want it all to stop, when school is done i will sit in my room for a week and do nothing. I feel like i'm going to blow up and just beat the shit out of the first person that pisses me off. By the looks of it the luckey winner will be Mikey (a radio kid & the bass player in nolan's band). He is such a huge fag he is asking for it. The next time he mouths at me or says anything that i don't like i will just f*ck his day up. I don't see him for a couple of days so that (beep) is fine for now. Today in class he said some choice words to me and the more i think about it the more pissed off i get. The fact is the comments were uncalled for and complety out of line. I not going to let this little (beep) say anything about me or my friends anymore. I not going to think twice about beating the shit out of him.
Now, i'm at the radio station and the mouse for the station computer suck (beep) i cant win!!!!!! What the f*ck is everybody's life like this?
Now, i'm at the radio station and the mouse for the station computer suck (beep) i cant win!!!!!! What the f*ck is everybody's life like this?
Porn and chicken
Ben Folds and Rufus Wainright...f**kin right! Guster's awesome too. I don't know if I'll have the money to go though. I don't have a job for summer yet. If anyone knows of any place that is hiring let me know!!
5.02.2004
WIU...sniff...sniff
Ok so this weekend made me realize that I am going to miss the people at WIU. This weekend was so awesome b/c everyone went out of their way to make sure my last weekend here was unforgetable. Friday night we went to the bars then a house party. At the bars we watched Collin beat the pants off guys playing pool. He is a pool shark for sure. When we were walking to the party I passed these guys and they were like wow she hot, blah blah blah. Then we walked the opposite way and one of the guys hollered, "if i never see you again, i love you." That cracked me up. When I got back to the dorms I dipped! It was actually pretty good. I kind of like it!
Saturday night we went to the bars again and my whole floor was there. There are only a few things I can remember. In the beginning of the night, I got married (not for real though). Nick, from my floor, decided that we should get married b/c our favorite band is NIRVANA, our favorite hockey team is the blues, our favorite baseball team is the cardinals, and our favorite beer is bud light. I mean come on...this guy is me but a guy! At the end of the night Billy and Rick decided to have a jam session after the bar and I was their guest of honor. Every song was about me! I can't remember the middle though:) I was sick the entire time but I wasn't going to let a cold ruin my last time to get drunk at WIU!!
Saturday night we went to the bars again and my whole floor was there. There are only a few things I can remember. In the beginning of the night, I got married (not for real though). Nick, from my floor, decided that we should get married b/c our favorite band is NIRVANA, our favorite hockey team is the blues, our favorite baseball team is the cardinals, and our favorite beer is bud light. I mean come on...this guy is me but a guy! At the end of the night Billy and Rick decided to have a jam session after the bar and I was their guest of honor. Every song was about me! I can't remember the middle though:) I was sick the entire time but I wasn't going to let a cold ruin my last time to get drunk at WIU!!
5.01.2004
GUSTER concert
If you people don't know Guster, I suggest you do some downloading. They are coming to St. Louis in June and I want to go if I can find someone who also wants to. Here's the info:
Fox Theatre
$30
guests- Rufus Wainwright and Ben Folds
6.23.04
*doors open at 6pm
Let me know if anyone is interested! (if you give them a chance, you could love them too)
OH AND CHECK OUT to learn about the bandguster.com
.......P.S. (They have a song called Diane. wink wink, Diane)
Fox Theatre
$30
guests- Rufus Wainwright and Ben Folds
6.23.04
*doors open at 6pm
Let me know if anyone is interested! (if you give them a chance, you could love them too)
OH AND CHECK OUT to learn about the band
.......P.S. (They have a song called Diane. wink wink, Diane)
4.30.2004
Colds suck
Jen the site is www.forwardgarden.com.
I'm in the same boat with Laura! I am totally sick but I am starting to feel better b/c I have been taking lots of cold stuff so I am going to go out!!
I'm in the same boat with Laura! I am totally sick but I am starting to feel better b/c I have been taking lots of cold stuff so I am going to go out!!
What a way to spend the day.
I haven't been on here to post in awhile. By that I mean I have not been posting as often as usual. So, it's my last full weekend here at school and I'm sick. So I'm staying home. Thinking about maybe renting a movie and working on some study guides for finals. Also I have to work 9-5 tomorrow so I thought it'd be best to take a load off and do nothing.
Sorry Jen and Em. I did want to go to my last AKL party, but on the bright side, they're never ALL THAT much fun anyways.
Sorry Jen and Em. I did want to go to my last AKL party, but on the bright side, they're never ALL THAT much fun anyways.
I smell like poo?
Why didn't anybody tell me! you could of said "hay, you smell like poo" that wouldn't bother me but to find out like this. I would of told you. I haved to go and take a long over due shower.
4.29.2004
Who does that???
Ok so yes, I didn't recognize Fab. When we walked by him I didn't even look at his face. I saw the hair and was like pshhhh...I'm so dumb! I would give anything to go back and pay attention to "the help." As bummed as I was I couldn't let it ruin my time at the concert and it didn't. They kicked butt!!!!
4.28.2004
Is that the drummer from the Strokes???
So Mitch sees this guy walk off the tour bus with drumsticks. He says, "hey, is that the drummer from the Strokes?" Diane replies, "NO, its not." Laura reasons that since the guy has short hair, he CAN'T be a member of the Strokes.... that's kinda like their trademark.
So we walk in. Wait for the concert to start.
Mitch sees the same drumsticks sitting at the drums. The person I thought was "help" kind of like a roadie, walks onstage with the rest of the band.
Julian announces, "hey everyone, Fab got a haircut."
So we walk in. Wait for the concert to start.
Mitch sees the same drumsticks sitting at the drums. The person I thought was "help" kind of like a roadie, walks onstage with the rest of the band.
Julian announces, "hey everyone, Fab got a haircut."