9.9.09

Today is a very important day, it IS my friend Bethany's birthday
(HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETHANY!)
and I get to go to work, and school today - like every other Wednesday.. ,
but is that why I'm excited.. ? NO WAY!

This is why:

PS: Happy Birthday Hugh Grant.. You're pretty cool too! I truly love this scene from Mickey Blue Eyes.. and one of my favorites of all time, Notting Hill. Yeah, it's a classic.

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Travel Wish: Woodstock

A friend of mine, Novelista Barista, just posted pictures of her Woodstock trip. and. I. am. SO. JEALOUS! So I just HAD to post this as my next Travel Wish!
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.. and visit the Museum! awe, I want to go right now! It's only about 2-3 hours from New York City, so this will definitely be added to my New York City travel wish (click here).

1969

I love John Lennon (as I'm sure many of you already know..), so I would have to see this Memorial to him in Strawberry Fields, New York!!! Imagine is by far my favorite Lennon song.

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Fall TV

I'm so excited for Fall TV! The CW is starting a lot of their shows in September, which is awesome , and makes me super excited.

So here are some bulleted TV-ness:

• I thought Grey's Anatomy was all decided and out: Katie/Izzie was coming back, T.R./George was not.. And this seems to fully confirm it. But what are they going to do about Ellen Pompeo's pregnant-ness?
  

• American Idol: Paula's gone. Yahoooz. I was sick of listening to her babble that just kept going and going and going, and didn't have a point. AND her clapping and dancing! Ugh! Now they have announced that some guests judges will basically replace Paula. Some confirmed guest judges are Katy Perry and Victoria Beckham: That'll be fun!

• Fringe: The season finale was so good! I almost forgot what it was about and then I heard that they have decided to have two alternative universes this year. One where Peter's father is in one universe, and then Peter and all of us are in 'this universe.' BUT I have decided that I would like a ticket to the other Universe! John Lennon is still alive on that side! I wonder how much a plane ticket to over there would be....
  (pssssst.. I know I can't really do it, but if I could, wouldn't that be awesome?!)

• Jay Leno: this premiers September 14th, with Rihanna's first appearance after the Chris Brown crap, she'll be on Jay with Kanye and Jay Z. Will I be watchin'? You better believe it.

• Vampire Diaries: Have you seen the preview for this? It looks kinda good.. and kinda laughable. It looks like a cheesy weekly version of Twilight - as if Twilight wasn't already cheesy enough.. But, I have to admit, I will probably watch the first episode. I can't embed the video for the Trailer, but the link is here.

These are the Premieres I'm looking forward to.. (is it sad that I get this excited? oops)
For the premiere calendar from TV guide click here.

• Sept 8: 90210 / Melrose Place (man this feels like deja vu..)
• Sept 10: Vampire Diaries / Supernatural
• Sept 14: One Tree Hill / Gossip Girl / Jay Leno
• Sept 16: The Beautiful Life (complete with drama from Mischa Barton, and produced by Ashton Kutcher)
• Sept 17: Fringe / SNL Weekend Update Thursday
• Sept 21: House / Heroes
  
• Sept 24: Grey's Anatomy
• Sept 27: The Amazing Race
  

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Musical Monday

Hello everyone. Yes, I just got back from Vegas last night. Yes, I will post pictures and stories about my trip this week. But, I need to go buy cat food, do laundry, fit in a work out, and then go to the good Ol' Nordstrom Rack. So for today, let's look at a musical meme that I found interesting.. ;)


Were you in the school band? Nope

Church choir? Not the church choir, but yes, school choirs.

What is your favorite song right now? Lately, all I seem to get in my head is Michael Jackson songs.

Favorite Lyrics? My favorite of all time is John Lennon's Imagine, but for current music, I really like The Script's The Man Who Can't Be Moved.

Favorite Band? The Beatles and U2. Always.

Favorite Soloist? That's hard.. I like Britney Spears and Christina, but I love Kanye, Rihanna, and T.I. too.

Favorite Musical (theatre)? Les Miserables

Favorite Musical (movie)? My Fair Lady, or Grease

Have you ever belonged to a mail order music club? Yup.

Do you still have your old tape collection? Yup Yup. Along with tapes we made when we were little, oh man.. My Elementary school best friend ,Sarah, my sister, and I used to have our own radio stations. Yeah, you know you're jealous.

Do you let your friends borrow your music? Not really, no.

If you were stranded on a deserted island what CD would you take with you? U2's Joshua Tree, Britney's Blackout, Matchbox Twenty, or The Beatles 1.


A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality. ~ John Lennon

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30 Random Questions

1. Have you ever been searched by the cops?
Nope.

2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters?
Not usually. No. I LOVE roller coasters, and am usually screaming with my arms high above my head.

3. When’s the last time you’ve been sledding?
A few years ago, at Wolf Creek Ranch.

4. Do you believe in ghosts?
Yeah, I think so. Although I don't really think they're menacing.. except that one in my dream a few days ago.

5. Do you consider yourself creative?
Yes, but it depends on what medium were talking.

6. Do you think O.J. killed his wife?
Most definitely.

7. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?
I really like them both. But if I had to choose, I would choose Angelina, because I admire her more for who she is in life, and all of the work she does for the world and the United Nations. But Rachel is still my favorite FRIEND.

8. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics?
Yes. I think I know quite a lot. Some may say too much?

9. Do you know how to play poker?
Yup.

10. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
I'm not sure. I think probably not. 24, or 36 definitely a few times, but I think by the time I would get to 48 I would be passed out.

11. What’s your favorite commercial?
My favorite was during the NBA finals, around 2002 or 2003, where Kobe plays basketball with the little kids. I think it was a McDonald's commercial.

12. Who was your first crush?
Brett Hendricks. 2nd grade. Oh yeah.

13. If you’re driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run a red light?
I think I have before.. but I usually don't. With my luck, a cop will come out of nowhere.

14. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you?
Doesn't everyone?

15. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees?
Yankees all the way! Although I've been pretty disappointed with Baseball lately. It seems each season there's a steroid controversy.

16. Have you ever been Ice Skating?
Yes, and I am NOT good at it. I promised Ashley we'd go to Rockefeller Plaza in NYC to ice skate though, so I am going to need to practice. Anyone know good ankle strengthening exercises?

17. How often do you remember your dreams?
Almost always.

18. What’s the one thing on your mind?
Right now:food, I'm hungry.

19. Do you always wear your seat belt?
Always. That was engraved into my head as a child. Must have seat belt on before vehicle moves, at all.

20. What talent do you wish you had?
I wish I was a better public speaker, I get so nervous at it, even when its just a small classroom at school.

21. Do you like Sushi?
I tried - but no.

22. What do you wear to bed?
T shirt and Scrub pants.

23. Do you truly hate anyone?
Do political figures count? i.e.: Sarah Palin? Naw, I don't know if I truly hate anyone.

24. If you could meet one famous person, who would it be?
Dead: John Lennon
Alive: The Obama Family or George Clooney
Non-famous: my sister, Crystal

25. Do you know anyone in jail?
Hmmm. I don't think so.

26. What food do you find disgusting?
Hot dogs

27. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their backs?
Probably. But not in a menacing I hate you manner.

28. Have you ever been punched in the face?
Nope

29. Do you believe in angels and demons?
Yeah, I think so. But I definitely love the Movie! haha.

30. What is the last movie you saw in theaters?
UP. I mocked a few people because they had cried.. so of course I cried. It was really sad at the beginning! Did anyone else cry during UP? Maybe it just involved my favorite things: Romantic old couples, traveling, and goals/dreams..

Anyone that wants to do this can do it.. so I tag all of you ;)

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Six months gone by, where am I?

Goals. I thought I would take a gander at the goals I posted here, in January, and see how I'm doing. Is it bad that I can't fully remember all the goals until I look at them? Uh, yeah, probably.

Here's the list, with some Notes on my progress (or lack of):

• Be a very good student: I didn't do quite as well as I wanted to this last semester, but with the stress of trying to find a job, and getting used to actually going to school again, I think I did well. I am planning on doing even better this Fall - with my fabulous 20 credits.

• Graduate with my Associates of Arts in Social Work: Plans changed a little for this one. I won't be getting my AA just yet. BUT I'm still on track to get my BA, I just had a few bumps with class availability and such for the AA.

• Volunteer MUCH more ~ and log my hours: I haven't had time for this yet!! But this Thursday I am starting the Youth Tutoring with the IRC (International Rescue Committee), so that's exciting.

• International Rescue Committee Start this Thursday.

• Ascend Alliance (Kim: me, you, Gala, you game?) I'm still planning on this in August.

• Any other ideas?? I'm actually doing the Parkinson's Foundation Walk the end of this month, which isn't exactly Volunteering But it's charity related.

• Find a super great job: My job isn't super, or great, but its a job, and it works for now - and I like most of the people, especially after all the drama recently has subsided. See here for more info on my work stories.
  

• Find an awesome resume-building Internship I don't think I will end up doing this this year, I decided to take a huge load of credits in the Fall instead. Probably next Spring or Summer, I would like to Intern with The Ascend Humanitarian Alliance, and then when I'm a Senior, with the International Rescue Committee.

• Eat healthier This I have done!! I have done a really good job at eating much healthier. I haven't completely cut out all the fat/calories/sugar in my diet. Because I truly have a theory about it. Some things I'm not going to Sacrifice, because if I just eat really well, and never have anything that I LOVE, (like Cheesecake.. Ice Cream.. Candy), then I will just give up and gain back the weight I've lost and then some. So I sacrifice, but not everything.

• Plant a yummy Vegetable garden: Not this year, maybe next year. Thank goodness for Farmer's Markets though! I'm excited to go buy fresh veggies and make some fresh salsa.

• Spend more time with Friends: I think this is always a desire that I have. I love that I bought the Lagoon Season Pass, and had fun my first time a few weeks ago, and I'm going next week. I love Lagoon, and hanging out with friends. So it's good. :D

• Go on Vacation: Still working on this one. I have a lot of Travel Wishes though!
  

• Save money: Yeah.. so far I've failed.

• Write letters to old friends.. i.e.: The Babcocks: Emails. Check.

• Start a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program: Due to school schedules and such, I haven't done this one yet. Next year though. For sure. I'm still working towards it, and that's what counts. Right?

• Spend more time with Family: Ash and Tim have spent a lot of fun days together. I love my siblings. Now I should edit the goal to include some extended family. I think its actually pretty sad how we used to be so much closer. At least, I thought.

• Blog more - hahahaha, just kidding! Complete Success! haha.
  
  

So, that is how all of that goes. If you're even still reading - that was kind of long. My apologies. haha. Even though, in reality, the goals and the recap are much more for me, than for you readers. So you deserve an award if you made it this far. However, I don't really have much for ya. All I have is a good music video. Because I like it.

John Lennon. Working Class Hero.

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monday musings

i like bullets. haven't done them for awhiles. so lets get some random, non-capitalized, bullets. shall we?

• as explained in this post, i was very excited for the grey's anatomy finale last thursday. i was not disappointed! i couldn't believe the twist with 007, and the elevator scene at the end. i personally believe that izzy will push the elevator back up, choose to come back to alex, and leave george behind :( or maybe that is what i'm hoping. i don't think i'll watch the show if izzie's not there. she was who got me interested in the show in the first place. always loved katie heigl. clear back from my father the hero .
  

• haven't had our reviews at work yet. who knows what that means. i really thought they were supposed to be on friday, but they weren't. how annoying - we all know that she had to turn them in to HR and management on thursday , so its not like she's pondering what to say. geeeze.

• 
• i have a wii fit addiction. i have lost give or take, 7 pounds, because of that beautiful invention. i have also been struggling to eat right as well. but i had pizza on thursday night, and friday afternoon, and it made me feel so sick and greasy by friday night! i guess pizza no longer does well in my we eat a lot of vegetables body.

• there's a new wii thing now: wii active. i want it. anyone want to buy nikki a present? cuz that's what she wants.

• american idol: i hope adam wins. i truly do. i guess whatever happens, happens. because really, adam will be going places either way. and in all honesty, they both will. i just like winning, so i think he should win, because i think he deserves it. capiche?

• had a lot of fun with amanda last week, at costa vida. she's so funny. i love it. we are planning on screaming our lungs out on the catapult again this year, june 13th, here we come.

• notice how i'm planning a month ahead? thats what i've been doing lately. i'm like "okay, so wanna go to see that movie? i can go monday or wednesday.." and then i have it all planned out. i don't know if its because i feel like i don't have a lot of evenings off, so when i do, i'm like k lets go! but i amuse myself. at least i already know i'm going to lagoon at least twice. plus, i gotta go with the brother and sister at least once. i love lagoon. its my version of a vacation this summer. don't judge.

• i'm going to see angels and demons this week. yay for me. i loved the book. but maybe that is just cuz i loved roma.

• i told hikmet i can't do the book festival this year, a few days ago. i felt bad. i really wanted to do it, but where i'm working full time at the rack, and taking 17 credits, i just don't think its mathematically possible to fit in 20 hours of book festival-ness. although, i will at least be going to the festival this year. october 24th is already blocked off in my planner. haha.
  

• yay lakers yesterday! they. are. the. best. bring it on denver, i dare ya.
  

• and i'll close with one of my favorite quotes. i love john lennon. but you guys know that ;) If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace. ~ John Lennon

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ABC.. Easy as 1-2-3

Amanda tagged me and it looked like fun. I like pictures - probably due to my photographic memory so I thought hey, this one looks like fun. And away we go...

A--Attached or Single: Single

B--Best Friend: My sister Ashley

C--Cake or Pie: Cheesecake

YUM Cheesecake Factory, Tuxedo Chocolate!

D--Day of Choice: Saturday

I love Saturdays

E--Essential Item: my contacts - without them I'm BLIND!


F--Favorite Color: Red


G--Greatest Accomplishment: Well, it's not exactly an accomplishment to others, but it is to me: that I am still going to school even when I feel like there have been ten million speed bumps to stop me.



H--Hometown: Sandy, UtaR










I--Indulgences: Cafe Rio / Costa Vida Chicken Salad.. YUM




J--January or July: July



K--Kids: I LOVE them, but don't have any, yet. Their laughs are the BEST

L--Life is incomplete without: Friends

M--Marriage Date: Nada

N--Number of Siblings: 2

O--Oranges or Apples: Definitely oranges


P--Phobias or fears: Failure


Q--Quotes: My favorite song is IMAGINE by John Lennon

Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace

You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world

You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

R--Reason to Smile: It's almost Christmas!

S--Season: Fall



T--Tag 5 Friends: Ashley, Lauren, Kim, Carmen, Lina, Alisha



Ashley


Lauren



Carmen , Kim & Lina


Alisha

U--Unknown facts about me: I love to color in coloring books. MM~hmmm


V--Very favorite store: World Market

W--Worst habit: Too many opinions fly out of my mouth before I have the chance to think



X--X-ray or Ultra Sound: Eh.. neither?

Y--Your favorite food: Salads.. HOMEMADE Salsa.. Chicken Enchiladas


Z--Zodiac: Sagittarius

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Happy Birthday John!

John Lennon, born John Winston Lennon on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England. And grew up to be apart of the biggest rock band to ever hit the world: The Beatles. Grew up to be a man that would be very influential, and controversial, but never quiet with his opinions. I love him for those opinions and for his music.



Awesome Quotes:
I'm not going to change the way I look or the way I feel to conform to anything. I've always been a freak. So I've been a freak all my life and I have to live with that, you know. I'm one of those people.
~ John Lennon

The thing the sixties did was to show us the possibilities and the responsibility that we all had. It wasn't the answer. It just gave us a glimpse of the possibility.
~ John Lennon

You don't need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are!
~ John Lennon

If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.
~ John Lennon

My favorite John Lennon song- Imagine.

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100 Things About ME!

1. I could stare at clouds all day
2. My favorite color is red
3. I love coloring
4. Think that's why I also love to dye my hair?
5. And paint my nails?
6. Hmm.. I doubt it's related to my love of cotton candy, or is it?
7. I am addicted to Days of Our Lives - That Stefano's hilarious..
8. I hate parking, just ask Ruby (my car)
9. My thumbs are 2 different sizes
10. I also had issues riding a bike
11. Fear of landing more than take off, on a plane
12. I am blind as a bat. Wait. How blind ARE bats?
13. Cannot spell, my mind is full of much more important matters
14. Therefore, I am a firm believer in Spell Check
15. I love babies
16. Very much am balanced challenged, good thing I am not a Gymnast!
17. Capitalize Words When They Aren't Supposed To Be- Call Me German
18. Always use conditioner.. My locks are addicted
19. Rode the Catapult at Lagoon with Amanda, and loved it!
20. We tried to do it again, but the park was closing :(
21. Have a strange addiction to learning new languages
22. Wonders why one of my favorite peoples calls me an "Old Soul" What does that mean?
23. Haven't really had my natural hair color since I was 15. What color was that?
24. Might actually graduate soon! SHOCKER I know!
25. Actually enjoys making pretty Excel charts - a proven sign of psychosis
26. Has tried so hard to not cut my hair
27. And now it's finally getting long
28. So of course I am debating chopping it off!
29. Die hard Beatles fan
30. Might actually like John Lennon more for his politics, than for his singing..
31. Nope, it's a toss up! My favorite song is IMAGINE
32. Love rainbows - and Rainbowbrite
33. Am an avid laugher, sometimes so hard there's not any sound left!
34. Used to put foundation on my lips
35. Apparently it was cool?
36. I don't do that any more
37. Am very competitive when it comes to games, even if it's just Clue
38. Love old movies
39. Especially Audrey Hepburn ones
40. Believe in all voting - have to have a voice!
41. Whether it is for Barack Obama on Nov 4
42. Or voting a million times for my favorite on American Idol
43. I take the best notes - and lots and lots of lists
44. My sister and I have our own Language
45. That sometimes doesn't even involve our voices
46. Recycle Nazi
47. Could eat Mexican food everyday
48. Most especially Cafe Rio
49. Or MY homemade Salsa..
50. Now I am getting hungry
51. I prefer Coke over Pepsi
52. Even their commercials are better
53. I'm a little OCD when it comes to lists..
54. In 5th grade I was a radio host
55. On my own radio station - with Sarah Woodman, and my sister Ashley
56. I was a real Barbie Fashionista
57. I would rather do their hair and clothes then make them talk
58. Prefer Wite Out strips over the liquid stuff
59. It gets everywhere!
60. Only bought an IPOD when it contributed to the Product (RED) Charity
61. But it was that IPOD that kept me sane on my lone train ride in Germany
62. Adores kittens over puppies, hands down
63. Somewhat addicted to Sonic Strawberry Limeades
64. Loves the L-O-N-G version of Pride & Prejudice (Ooooh Mr. Darcy!)
65. Convinced that Christopher Walken killed Natalie Wood
66. Why can't anyone else see that?
67. Watched West Side Story the other night, "I'm so pretty.. oh so pretty.. "
68. Really really wants to go to Ghana
69. I only text with one thumb
70. Want to work for UNICEF one day
71. When Love Stoned, by Justin Timberlake comes on, I just want to get up and dance
72. The best part is the end - where it's slow
73. I love his hat in that video
74. My brother says my Spaghetti is better than my dad's
75. That's a real compliment at my house
76. My sister and I used to feed our cats Cheetos
77. I can count to ten in 4 languages
78. I have a freckle on my left eyeball
79. I love Christina Aguilera's new song, Keeps Getting Better
80. Die hard Dallas Cowboys fan
81. Get very lost in my own world when I do Genealogy
82. Old pictures are the best
83. Owns a Magic 8 Ball and a Barrel of Monkeys
84. Love watching Sunsets
85. And dancing in the rain
86. Little kids' laughter is the best
87. Have a true good-for-sunglasses face
88. Despise vacuuming
89. Hold a pencil the right way, what's so hard?
90. Randomly belt out Britney Spears songs
91. And Disney Movie lines, with Ashley and Timmy of course
92. Get super frustrated with Republicans - Especially Sarah Palin
93. Reading is a luxury I enjoy
94. Really like gardening - Snapdragons are the best
95. My Grandpa Shirl taught me about them
96. I love Polar Bears
97. The first time I saw Big Ben, I skipped down the London street. Literally
98. Have memorable encounters with every European waiter I meet
99. I could spend all day in art museums
100. I could probably babble on all day.

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