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[06 Apr 2005|06:04pm] |
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I'm tired again. It's 6:00, and I can hardly stay awake. What is this with crazy nonsense? I have things that need to be done, I can't be tired.
I need to run...yeah. I feel so lazy all the time. I want to be in good shape again, but I hardly do anything to make that happen. LAZY MARNIE. I only run about twice a week. I play tennis about five times a week. I just don't feel like this is enough. Well, because it really isn't. I need to work harder, blah. This summer I'll have more time to work out. I'm joining the gym Friday. It will be okay. I'll be okay. I'll get back in shape soon. Stop being paranoid about this. Okay.
And stop talking to yourself...okay.
How fun. I want one.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/fun.games/04/05/psp.hackers.reut/index.html
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| Dresses |
[26 Mar 2005|09:40pm] |
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Bob Dylan "Lay, Lady, Lay" |
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HmmMmmMm...I like the holidays.
Thursday Rach and I hung out with John for a little while, and then we went out. Ran into Dom and David...that was kind of weird, but mostly funny. We ended talking most of the time we were there. My favorite part of the night besides talking to Dom with Rachel was when Rach and I just drove around listening to music in her car. I don't know, I just really enjoy times like that. It kind of reminds me of that Tom Waits album, "The Heart of Saturday Night." Just riding around, looking for something to do....good times.
Friday I got up early and went to mass with my family. I went to the courts to support the Nicholls team and don't you know it, the match was cancelled. Pft. But good did come out of this travesty. Dennis and I hit Houma to hang out. Yes, we hit it. I took him to BAM because he had never been to one before, as well as the ever notorious Houma mall. He wanted to get "Hail to the Theif", but it was fricken 20 dollars at both Sam Goody and Sound Shop. That is just too much. I also learned cool Aussie phrases like, "I don't move fast," and I taught him some of my favorites like, "Oh snap." Oh, and I took pictures of a mini cooper. After we finished beating the crap out of Houma, we returned to Thibodaux and got our tennis on.
I've been playing tennis as much as possible, except for today. My mom and I went to New Orleans and found a prom dress. I love it sooo much. I feel really pretty in it...and stuff like that. Yeah. We also bought a graduation dress as well as a black dress because my mom insisted that it is necessary for college. Works for me. They are all so nice. :) So now you know of my purchases.
Sad News: I cannot go to the Grand of Isles on Monday with Rach and party it up because I have to go shopping for the rest of my prom dress stuff + I'm supposed to have a doctor's appointment. :( Oh, I'll manage to still have fun, I suppose.
Tomorrow for Easter we're having a crawfish boil. I'm not sure who all is coming, but I know that my grandparents and Dominic definitely are. So yeah...it will be fun.
The End.
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| Penguins are fun. |
[23 Jan 2005|11:07am] |
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Good morning all. Well, you're probably not reading this in the morning, but that's okay. Because I still want you to have a good morning. So just do it.
Friday during 8th period Rachel had to make up some tests and Maria and Kitty had to stay after school for a little bit. So I just walked around. I talked to Ms. Hymel while waiting for everyone to finish their school stuff. She is my favorite teacher, and I don't even have her. We had been talking for a while when Maria and Kitty showed up from the library. We had a chalk war, which distracted Rachel. Sorry Rachel.
After Rach finished her tests, she took me home. Then what??
I played tennis. Duh.
Later that night we hung out with Blake and Tyler. It was fun. Yeah. Heehaho. Maria and Kitty came for a little while too, but not very long. :(<--sad.
Yesterday Rachel and I got our mullets cut. Biz came along for the ride. The hairdressers put lots of gel in our hair, and we were like, "No, please." But they didn't care. It did smell good, though.
We got home, and my parents were mad at me. I think I'm irresponsible. At least that is what they tell me. They told me no friends for the rest of the weekend. So my Saturday night kind of sucked.
I couldn't find any music to fit my mood, which was really beginning to irritate me. But then I did, so it was better. I went to sleep while listening to Tom Waits. Now I'm up, and I feel much better. Master Bill already called and told me he doesn't want to play tennis today, so I'm having a party. I would invite you, but...I'm a big fat narcissistic elitist.
Hey, you should list your top 5 favorite movie soundtracks. I think that would be cool.
I'm leaving now. Woooosh.
P.S. I feel like throwing a pancake at Cassidy.
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| Dance Dance Revolution |
[19 Jan 2005|09:45pm] |
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Today was crazy. First, I woke up extremely early to finish studying for my civics test. It is okay though because most of the time I like to wake up early. Except when I don't...but I finished studying with twenty extra minutes so I layed in bed until I had to get ready. You needed to know this.
Then school. We talked about coupons in business math. We also talked about bad presents husbands give their wives on special occasions. Everyone had their own story about some stupid present his dad bought his mom for their anniversary. Like a refrigerator. Haha. All I could think of was how my uncle bought my aunt Dance Dance Revolution for Christmas. I think that is cool though. I want a guy who will buy me DDR for Christmas when I'm 42 years old. I do.
So everything was good. Dane and I worked on our Percy Shelley report. We are amazingly talented writers. I want to give a shoutout to everyone in my Honors English class that we are amazingly talented writers. But I won't. Just cuz. Not only is the idea of giving a shoutout to people over something like school work seem pathetic, it is just that shoutouts in general remind me of TRL. Which reminds me of Carson Daly. Which reminds me of unrequited love...look what you did.
So yeah..today was also fun because Blyer and Rarnie got to hang out for a little bit. :)
I think it is time for another list. Yeah, it is. Okay, umm...top five favorite rap/RnB artists. Fo sho. Go.
Night!
P.S. :) :) :) smilies are nice when you are happy.
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| Nicholas Sparks |
[18 Jan 2005|02:17pm] |
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I've been so happy lately. This is just so awesome and amazing and great great great. Yes, three greats because I'm extremely happy. Then school today...I was dreading it, but it turned out to be not too bad afterall. Despite the fact that I have two tests tomorrow and a report due Friday for English Honors, I have to say, my nerves are not acting up at all. I should get a reward for being so cool about school. And for being an amazing rhymester, aww yeah.
We took this self-esteem quiz in religion today, and I scored well. I was really surprised that I had such a high score. So I know it's probably not this scientifically proven quiz or anything because I'm guessing a horde of religiously fundamental, worried mothers of sixteen year old kids who read books written by someone other than Nicholas Sparks created it. But I still can't help but feel good about my score. Woop.
I have lots of tennis today. Almost 3 hours, geez. I guess that isn't really a lot, but I don't feel very motivated to practice.
Rachel starts her babysitting job today. She gets paid 65 dollors a week! Snap. Now she can buy me everything I've always wanted...
So yeah, tennis. I'm starting to feel a little burnt out. I need to stop feeling this way. I'm sure it will go away soon because it always does. I hardly ever realize when I feel this way anymore because. Well, just because. But don't worry blissful reader, this hardly takes away from my happiness.
I should probably study for a test or something. Yeah...that sounds...great. haha
Bye.
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| Fun Weekend |
[17 Jan 2005|08:48pm] |
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This weekend was really fun. Want to hear about it? Or read about it...of course you do.
Friday Maria, Kitty, Betty, Rachel, and I went to Demitasse and then to see In Good Company, which no one liked but Rachel and me. Whateva guys.
Saturday Rachel and I went to Cucos to watch Blake's band play. We hung out with him and Tyler. Biz was supposed to come. And she didn't. We were sad. Sunday we were like Woooooo because we SO didn't have school the next day. We hung out with Blake and Tyler at Rachel's. After playing several action-packed games of hide-and-seek we decided it was cold outside and retreated into the house to watch Fight Club. Then I had to be home for midnight because once again, I am just that cool. The End. Okay, there was more to it than that, but I have to keep up my level of mysteriousness, you know. Yeah. So cool...
Anyway, good night to you.
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| Maroon 5. |
[12 Jan 2005|08:01pm] |
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You want to know something? I love Maroon 5. Yes, I do. There is something about their catchy pop songs that just makes me want to listen and listen over and over. I can't stop. I won't stop. (*sings "This Love" while dancing the macarena*)
Today was another day in my devastatingly amazing life. Tennis, NHS, and last but nevar least...bingo. Awww yeah.
I have a crush on the lead singer of Maroon 5. But don't tell anyone. I post things on my public live journal that I like to keep between me and you.
Okay, more lists. What are the 7 characteristics you like most about yourself? And make them good, adoring reader.
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| Dane is in a band called Animosity Friday omg |
[11 Jan 2005|09:15pm] |
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Today was just great. I mean wow. Just stop, you know I'm only kidding.
I finished Lolita, and Biz and I watched the movie later. I can't stop thinking about Lolita. It is such a great novel, and the movie is good as well.
I started reading my dad's novel. Go dad, you are "the man." Mrs. Gaubert thinks it is swell that my dad wrote a book, and I think she may order it. Wut, dad, you are awesome how you bring home those g's. Yeah. Extra points? Didn't think so. It is okay though because somebody's website on Percy Shelley is going to kick Lord Byron and everyone else's ^&*GHJfds&^%$. You don't know what that word is because I made it up.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't need those extra points for English, Mrs. Gaubert. SUP.
I want to start a conversation. I think you guys who actually take the time to read this should make a list. Yes, a list...but of what? Oh, I know. A list of all the things that make me so wonderful. Wait, I'm only KIDDING. A list of FIVE (5) things that make you happy. Yeah. man. Crazy cool.
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| Life Partners and Mission 15895*()9u89 |
[10 Jan 2005|08:07pm] |
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I like to make lists. I make lists of different things I think about. Sometimes I make lists of band names. I like to break up music genres and think of names in that way. My favorite category is death metal. It is fun to think of death metal band names.
I made a list about two weeks ago. It is titled : All the Things You Should Know About Me Before Entering a Relationship with Me. It has about 33 items. Today Rachel and I made lists entitled : Characteristics of Our Life Partner. We compared each other's and I must say, we came up with some pretty good characteristics. Together we have a dream man.
I cannot wait for the weekend. Biz and (HOPEFULLY) Rachel are going to take me on a "mission" or something. Interesting. I can't quite explain the details of this mission. Because. I cannot wait to see how this goes, because everyone seems to think I need to meet new people and get out so, yeah. I'm going to do just that. (Go Marnie, go Marnie...nevermind...)
I'm so tired for some reason. So I'm going to have to end this magical journey with my keyboard. I don't know. Good night.
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| Senior Pictures, wut. |
[09 Jan 2005|12:18pm] |
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We got back from Lafayette today. The wedding was lovely. Weddings make me so happy. I hope I have one some day, haha. The face my cousin, Michael, made when he was watching his fiance walk down the aisle was undescribable. You could see that they truly love each other, and it made me want to cry. But I didn't.
Then we went to the reception. Talk about crazy. You know those wedding receptions, so I won't go into the details. However, I will let you in on this little secret, which has little to do with anything but what it has to do with. I decided I am going to marry a man who enjoys dancing. I think that would be nice.
Today is going to be uber-fun because Elise is coming to visit. She's spending the night so it is totally going to be like a kickin rad slumber party...or something.
Last Friday in Publications people were talking about senior pictures. I was like, "Oh man." I think I need to do that. But I don't want to do that. Please, don't make me. Everyone looks so nice in their senior pictures, and what if I don't? Eek. My life would be OVERRRR. Then they started talking about background colors and contrasting shirt colors, and I got confused and sad. Help?
Well, speaking of pictures, I have to download or upload or just load some beautiful wedding pictures to this computarr. SIGH...weddings...*smiles*
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| Stupid OC Face |
[06 Jan 2005|08:08pm] |
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I wasn't exactly motivated to write anything today, but I'm mad at tv. I really just don't like it. I'm not going to lie; I enjoy watching Real World and Maroon 5 videos just as much as the next girl, but let me talk about a little show referred to as the OC. A pathetic knock off of 90210, (down to the dismal acting skills) this is a show that angers me immensely.
I don't care who watches the show. I was just sitting down in my kitchen minding my own business. I was about to take a bite of my turkey sandwich when Biz called. Then she told me they were playing Elliott Smith on the horrible, nasty, atrocious, feeble excuse for a television program, known better to most as the stupid OC face. Lost in a state of shock, the probably delicious turkey sandwich fell from my hands onto the floor as I stared into space wondering what Biz and I had possibly done to deserve this. (I did not really drop my sandwich, but I would be even more T.O.'d at the OC if I had.) And like they go to a Modest Mouse concert. They don't go to Modest Mouse concerts, they go to Ashlee Simpson and Little (Lil?) Romeo concerts. I should write a complaint is what I should do. Send it to the producers. Yeah, I'll make a difference. Because I believe in the American Dream. Okay, I'm almost finished.
So yeah, I just want to get that show cancelled, that's all. I just want all of the cast members to have a career similar to that of Mario Lopez. I mean, he is the host of appromximately five Animal Planet shows. I think that I'm being more than fair.
Psh, I just can't believe it. I'm so angry I could dye my hair black, purchase a new wardrobe entirely from Hot Topic, and demand people start calling me Raven, Skyler, or Dustin Diamond.
K, I feel better now.
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| Garden State and Soccer. |
[05 Jan 2005|09:36pm] |
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Today was a dream. Not really. Same old thing, except everyone was asking me if I was okay. Pshh.
I didn't feel like playing tennis today. Tomorrow is another day.
I cannot wait to graduate. Yeah...just thinking.
In art Mr. Diket painted most of my painting. It looks nice. I'm glad he helped because I have no clue what I'm doing.
I watched Garden State when I got home, and I really liked it. I gave it a high rating in my brain. Much better than anything I've seen lately...well, besides the Count of Monte Cristo, of course.
I went to NHS. Maria and I were late because we just were. Then I brought her home and went to the soccer game. We lost to Newman, and it was sad. I cried for like 2 hours after the game...in fact, I'm crying as I write this.
Biz and I hung out at the game, and I took some pictures of the team. Then I came home, and the kitchen was messy. Of course this was my fault, so I got fussed for it. Ummm..whatev.
I don't know, I don't feel like writing. I just want to sleep a lot. And think about Garden State.
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| Sheep Wallet. |
[02 Jan 2005|07:18pm] |
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Today was a great day because Hanne gave me a sheep wallet. It has a picture of a sheep on it and he's all like, "What's up, Marnie?" and I'm like, "Not much sheep wallet, it is weird that you talk to me." I don't know.
Rachel came to my house, and we went to the mall. I wore my grandma clothes. I had pearls and everything. I think I'm gonig to be a good grandmother one day. Because I wear pearls. Anyway, we had a nice time. She bought some accessories for her dress for that crazy dance coming up next week. No, I can't go with you, I have a date with the tv that night. Man, I need to stop being so KEWL.
After the mall we went to Best Buy. Rachel bought a super awesome digital camera, but I bought some ink cartridge, so, you know...psh.
Yeah, I don't have much more to write about...I'm going to finish some movies and read this book Biz let me borrow. School tomorrow. Can't wait.
Bye bye.
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[01 Jan 2005|08:04pm] |
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Last night for New Year's I hung out at my house with some friends. Rachel, Biz, Maggie, Maria, and Kitty joined me for a fun-filled evening of...fun...
We watched Napolean Dynamite and after a while Biz had to leave to go to a party. After she left Maria and Kitty arrived.
Well, Maggie had to leave soon after the twins came because she wanted sleep. It was just me, Rachel, Maria, and Kitty left. We listened to music and danced in aprons, wut. Cass went next door to witness fireworks with her friends.
At midnight we danced in the street and screamed really loud. In aprons. Because we can.
After everyone left I finished watching The Count of Monte Cristo, which I really enjoyed. Then I started watching another movie, but I was too tired to finish it. I went to sleep.
I woke up to today. I did not do much. Cass and I cleaned the house. We washed the car, and ate Wendy's. Our parents came home in kind of bad moods. End.
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| Boom-Shacka-Lacka. |
[31 Dec 2004|08:54am] |
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It is early in the morning right now, and my arm hurts. I think it is the way I slept. I was supposed to play tennis at 9 with some friends, but since my arm is out to get me...I shouldn't have written that entry about not wanting to get injured. Now I'll be jinxed forever, and my arm will never heal. I should have known.
Since nothing happened today yet, I'll talk about yesterday. I didn't feel like doing much so I woke up and played tennis with Jordan. Then Mr. Bill came by, and he was all like, "Marnie, let's eat Subway." And I was like, "I don't want to eat a fast food chain."...haha, oh that wasn't funny...So we ate AT Subway together.
After eating I went home. I then went to Blockbuster and preceeded to rent Dummy and Punch Drunk Love. I watched Punch Drunk Love. If I were a famous movie reviewer man or lady (it doesn't matter which) and you asked me to review this movie for you and tell you what I thought of it this is what I, awesome movie reveiwer would say: Punch Drunk Love was less than good but more than alright. But since I'm not one and my opinion is meaningless, just forget what I wrote so it doesn't warp your brain! Yeah...
After I watched that movie I took a nap. Then I woke up, and Rachel called. I went to her house. Biz came over later too. We watched What Dreams May Come, and I was happy. I was so happy, and then I remembered I had to be home for 11 because I am just that cool. So I left. When I got home I watched the Home and Garden Network with my mom. I probably shouldn't tell people these things...
Well, good bye for now. Happy New Year!
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[28 Dec 2004|11:19pm] |
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Today I played tennis for three hours. Whoa baby. I'm so kewl, wut. And so now I'm all sore, and my paranoia of getting a tennis injury is stronger than usual. I just think it would be really uncool if I got hurt, especially before I went off to college. I used to think getting injured meant I was "hardcore," but no, not anymore. I'm terrified of hurting myself. So yeah. I don't want to talk about it anymore.
Well, after tennis I watched a movie, (Princess Diaries 2) and then one of my dad's old students came by. He was always nice to me, and we used to talk about photography a lot. Well, he talked about it, and I listened. I don't know a lot about photography, but I wish I did...I'm going to take some classes when I get to college so I can learn how to develop my own film, etc. I hate people who use etc. Not everyone. I guess I don't really hate them...I don't know. It is just a silly word. Just say it. Go on, say it right now out-loud. I won't tell anyone how you are talk to yourself...I'm serious, I do it all the time. And its not lame or pathetic to talk to yourself. Because I say so.
Later I hung out with Rachel, Kyle, and Beau. Rachel and I ate at Demitasse and Kyle and Beau played for open mic night. They sounded really good! Rachel and I messed around on Kyle's guitar. Rachel played, and I sang. She says I have a good voice, but I don't know about that one :/ Then we left. We went to Rachel's to watch a movie, but we didn't get around to it.
That is all I have to write for tonight. Oh, I made a rhyme. I am a poet laurette. Oh yeah.
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| Chapstick. |
[27 Dec 2004|12:59pm] |
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Today I played tennis with Jordan, and we ate at Subway. Yay. Now I am at home writing about it. I'm not sure what I'm doing later, and if I do anything, it probably won't be that interesting. Then again, I doubt that will stop me from writing about it.
My lips are chapped. Today I plan on buying chapstick. Maybe I'll call Maggie and see if she wants to hang out some more before she goes back to stupid college to further her education and secure her future or however that crazy stuff goes. Whateva. If you're lucky, I'll update again later...if you're lucky...heh.
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| Grrr Live Journal |
[26 Dec 2004|10:37pm] |
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I wrote a live journal that just got erased when I tried to spell check! I'm not spell checking anymore. Psh..so just deal with it.
Well, Christmas was so nice. IT SNOWED! Cass went outside and made some snowmen while I took some pictures of the snow with my new uber cool digital camera. We received many a great present. I received that camera, some clothes, and my mom even went so far as to give me disposable toothbrushes for my automatic toothbrush. My mom is cool. Cassidy received a telescope, a portable DVD player, and the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD. It was such a nice day, and I really liked being with the whole family. Mom wasn't as stressed, and my grandparents stayed another night because of the weather. Last night we all watched The Sound of Music. Leave me alone, I like that kind of stuff...
Today I hung out with Rachel. We went to the mall and bought some clothes. We went into Sam Goody so Rachel could say hey to her friend, Blake, who works there. While we were in there there was this guy with a jacket walking around. I was all like, "Hey." No, not really...well, we couldn't find Blake in the masses of people in the store so we left. On our way out we saw the guy in the jacket, and I could be wrong, and I probably am, but I think he was looking straight at me...also, Rachel kept saying, "He's looking at you!", so that kind of made me think this. So I tried to play it cool (as always, of course) and avoided all eye contact. But then I couldn't help it, and I just looked at him, and he was still looking at me...what a strange person...then he smiled at me. I'm such a playa, and I didn't even know it. I guess we'll never know what could have been because Rach and I were extremely hungry. We went to that Thai Tings place in the mall. The food was digusting. I advise anyone reading this to never eat there because that place ruins lives. It is also extremely overpriced and just gross, okay?
Well, let me try this one more time. No spell check. Spell check = bad. Good night everyone!
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[24 Dec 2004|05:25pm] |
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I'm so excited, its almost Christmas! Whoop whoop. My grandparents are here, and we just finished eating dinner. Unfortunately, I can't write much because Cassidy and I have an unfinished game of MarioKart 64 to attend to. Oh now don't get like that, I wrote two entries today, you crazy foo.
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| The whistles go wooooo.... |
[24 Dec 2004|10:42am] |
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Wow...I'm so not having a good morning right now. Christmas Eve, and I'm extremely upset. Oh well. Let me talk about yesterday since it was a much happier day. My family and I went to New Orleans because I had a doctor's appointment. (Sounds better already) Then we went to Christmas in the Oaks. It was so pretty, like your face...anyway, after that we went home. I hung out with Maggie for awhile. We went to Pepper's and Michael and Ryan Z. met us there. We ate these really good cheese sticks, and they were really good. Then Maggie and I went back to her house because her parents wanted her to clean or something...only when we got there they were asleep, so we went to my house for a little bit. Yay. We watched tv while Zoe attacked F.T., which is always quite comical. Then I started feeling bad for F.T. so I put Zoe in the other room. It must be way not cool to get beat up on by a girl.
I will be sad when Maggie has to go back to LSU. LSU is silly, don't ever go there. I actually thought about going there or ULL, but it isn't going to happen now, obviously.
I'm so not happy today. Grrr...I don't like being unhappy, especially on Christmas Eve. Especially evaarrr. Maybe if I eat a lot, I'll feel better...or not. Well, I have to clean the house so yay.
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