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[29 Dec 2009|08:11pm] |
I got a haircut today! I'm really happy with it though I originally wanted it shorter (I chickened out ;)). The stylist did an amazing job, though. No flyaway hairs, perfectly straightened, absolutely amazing! And swoop bangs. I'll have to retrain myself not to get angry about having hair in my face XD
Also, Dee and Amber (CloudedLace from DD) stopped by for a few hours. We chatted and they ate leftovers (Amber felt a little bad about it, but seriously, chances are, my dad needed the help finishing them off ANYway ;))
Now, I'm mostly packed and ready to leave. Andrew and I leave the house tomorrow at 7:30 to get to the Orlando airport. Our flight leaves at 11:10, we get to Cleaveland at 1:30, we have an hour and a half layover, and then take a puddle jumper to Erie.
I won't have internet access again until next Wednesday, so if anybody needs to contact me, try my cell. Until then, I hope everybody's okay and nothing insane happens while I'm gone! I leave you with this:
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[29 Dec 2009|12:22pm] |
This is a vent on dotmoon. Since it's old, I'm going to rant about it here. Because it is doubly retarded. i feel the need to yell, because I have a hangover and I'm bored.
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« on: November 25, 2009, 05:39:42 PM »
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Yesterday was not great. I've been feeling down for a while to begin with and yesterday someone on my flist posted the following:
People keep posting this on Facebook:
Let's see how many people on Facebook aren't ashamed to show their love for God and admit that Jesus is their Savior... We need to get God back in America... If you're not ashamed, copy and paste this in your status.
So I made my own versions. Take them.
Let's see how many people on Facebook aren't ashamed to show their disbelief in god and admit that Jesus is fictional... We need to get the separation of church and state back in America... If you're not ashamed, copy and paste this in your status.
Let's see how many people on Facebook aren't ashamed to show their love of correct punctuation and admit that ellipses aren't all-purpose. We need to get periods back at the ends of sentences. If you're not ashamed, copy and paste this in your status.
Lets' see how many people on Facebook aren't ashamed to show their love of copying and pasting and admit that the right-mouse-click is their savior... We need to get memes back on the internet... If you're not ashamed, copy and paste this in your status.
I had a problem with the Christian one because it sounded like the person who originally made it was one of those people who thought everyone was *~secretly Christian~* and they just had to admit it to themselves, so I posted the atheist one on my Facebook. One of the only IRL friends that I've stayed in contact with - the only person who ever commented on my FaceBook statuses and the only person to wish me a happy birthday this year - took issue with it and promptly defriended me, saying that since I did not respect her, we could no longer be friends.
Dear Kim,
I am a Christian and as such, I believe I can accept others for what they believe and respect them even if they are an atheist. Because of this, I have a silly hope people can respect me in turn.
I'm sorry that it's come to this, but your status message really bothered me and it's hard to respect someone when they cannot respect me. For this reason, I'm going to defriend you.
I'm sorry, but I just think that friendship is built upon respect and understanding.
Good luck in your life and may good fortune find you.
I sent her an apology, saying that I don't look down on Christians or her, but she would have none of it. She sent me this back.
Well you might not know this but Jesus was actually a living person and there is a historical record of him. I do not think people need to believe he creates miracles, but I would like to have people respect the fact that a religious teacher I follow was NOT fictional and actually did live and did impart values upon those who follow him, even if the majority don't seem to read the red words in their Bible.
And yes, I think it was callous and rude and ill thought. I mean did you think before you copy and pasted it like some sheep? I know there's a trend out there to think all Christians are horrible people but we aren't, it's just the handful of nutjobs that get the most press. You might not have thought it was mean, but it was and disrespectful to a degree you'll probably never understand.
I'm sad an angry at the same time. I don't defriend people based on a single comment, even when I find said comments extremely offensive, but she tossed me aside like a broken toy the moment I posted a meme she didn't like. And you know what? Her track record isn't completely clean either. She's posted before that people who hate homophobes are no better than the hicks that would like to lynch them all and this was when I felt most strongly about gay rights. She's also said before that she thinks women are feminists because they like to think of themselves as victims. When I went to her for help with a difficult fic prompt, she immediately assumed that I was trying to figure out a way to weasel my way out of a promise. That's directly disrespectful towards me, not even my opinions or beliefs. I don't know if Jesus existed, but so what if I believe he didn't? She herself said that she can respect other people's opinions, but clearly she can't. I also don't recall ever saying all Christians are horrible, terrible people.
Oh and when I told my father I had a falling-out with a friend on Facebook, without knowing what I said he told me it was probably my fault and told me I shouldn't try to use humor on the Internet.
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Okay. First thing that pisses me off... well, ain't the first, but.
OMFG YOU'RE DEFRIENDING ME?!?! Let me go kill myself. I just can't live anymore. I take it all back, I repent, I'll start going to church. Just don't do that, anything but that!
Wtf. Wtf is wrong with people.
Second thing: I'd just LOVE to see this co-called historical, SCIENTIFICALLY DOCUMENTED AND PROVEN evidence you have. Because smarter people than you can't find it.
Also, what the hell do you mean exactly, get God back in America? Hate to tell you, but this place's first people were pagans. :) Also, except for Islam and their Mohammed, just about every other major (and most minor) religions are way older than your Jesus. You have a reformed pagan to thank for your beliefs and its popularity. If I ever get a time machine, I'll rectify that for you. AND ALSO AVOID THE DARK AGES. AND THE CRUSADES. AND BOOK BURNINGS.
Also, this gem: "And yes, I think it was callous and rude and ill thought. I mean did you think before you copy and pasted it like some sheep? I know there's a trend out there to think all Christians are horrible people but we aren't, it's just the handful of nutjobs that get the most press. You might not have thought it was mean, but it was and disrespectful to a degree you'll probably never understand."
OKAY. While we're on the subject of Christians, let's talk hypocrisy. So, basically, it's okay, for the jesus peoples to go around and tell everyone else that their beliefs are incorrect, fictional, false, and leading them on a direct path to hell, BUT should someone start going up to the Jesus peoples and try to give them the same lines buut different subject matter, suddenly it's offensive and rude and disrespectful. Fuck you. I find the Jehovah's witnesses that come up to my door and try to politely tell me I'm going to burn in this place they call hell without the aid of Je-ah-zuz extremely rude and annoying. I find missionaries who go to third world countries and convert people from the beliefs of their ancestors extremely rude, offensive, and annoying. IF GOD IS SO FUCKING PARTICULAR ABOUT WHO GETS INTO HEAVEN, I GUESS ALL THE PEOPLE WHO LIVED BEFORE 400 AD WERE FUCKED. Because Christians were few and far between before that. Do you know why? Go fucking educate yourself before you start sprouting off about the religion you claim to profess and yet know shit about. Like most Christians.
Yes, I'm getting pissed. I get pissed everytime somebody gets upset or offended because omgzers, someone doesn't like the jesus.
It's not a matter of liking or disliking Jesus. If you have READ the Jesus parts in the bible, and I do mean all of it and not just the bits and pieces that your preachers or whoever talks about, you will find Jesus to be pretty damn likable. He was honest, accepting, good-willed, and generous. He had common sense. If all Christians were like that, we'd all like you. Huh. Wonder why we don't.
Also, you wouldn't see Jesus "defriending" someone on facebook because they didn't like Christianity. Food for thought.
I also think it's hilarious that this girl mentioned sheep. Have you ever been to a Baptist congregation? I feel like Little Bo Peep. If someone in a Jesus costume walked in and told people that cotton balls were the way to God, Wal-mart would have a serious stocking problem.
I could go on and on about the stupid shit in that post. So I'm going to quit. I do not apologize if you were offended. I'm offended.
But seriously. If everyone would just untwist their panties, the world would be a better place. I'm not excluding myself from that statement.
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[29 Dec 2009|11:59am] |
"Scratch that. Reverse it."
I have a hair appointment at 2. I need to leave here at like....12:25 so I can make a Wally World run and a bank run. It'd be nice if I can pack my toiletries by the time I get back. Tonight, I'll focus on the technological things I need to bring with me (Andrew is supposed to locate his doubleheadphones jack so we can watch movies and share my iPod on the plane)
(((Speaking of planes, It is not going to be fun flying tomorrow because of the almost terrorist attack the other day.)))
Then, sometime this afternoon, Dee and Amber are stopping by!!! (Dear Dee and Amber, if you get this message, I'm sorry for the state of my house. Christmas is a nightmare for us; we haven't even had time to remove the box of torn-off wrapping paper. And we had two toddlers running around for four days. It's like a bloody hurricane)
And Dear AJ,
Haaaa! I found out that, on my flight home, I have a layover in Detroit. Sadly, it's only for an hour and a half, or I'd totally hunt you down.
Love,
Kim
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[28 Dec 2009|01:54am] |
Yes, this is going to be a to-do list entry, mostly for myself. I'll put it behind a cut
( Things to do between now and Wednesday morning )
And most of this needs to get done TO.MORROW. because I should very much like to spend time with Dee and Amber on Tuesday. I apologize now for the state of my house (both for it's lack of cleanliness AND sanity; between the dogs, ALL the people (who will ALL be home), and the four-year-old, it's a bit insane) (but we have Rockband, and two guitars, and the microphone, and the drumset)
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[27 Dec 2009|12:56pm] |
Also, while I'm thinking about it,
Dear Kats, also (DIANA)
You are awesome. You've had the common sense I've never had and the backbone I've always wanted. If I had half the brain you did, I wouldn't get myself into so much drama.
Love,
Jessica
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[26 Dec 2009|09:11pm] |
I have refound my Jess. I always love refinding my Jess because it always feels like crawling into a pair of warm fleece pajamas when you're cold (haha, way to go, tense-changes!). Warm and fuzzy and like hugging my sister (both figurative and literally; Barbara gives good hugs <3)
<3<3<3<3<3<3
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I have spent a productive day of eating cheddar jalapeno poppers, paying Beatles rockband (Karen asked; It's AWESOME. Unlike the regular rockbands, which are chocked full of mediocre and/or lousy songs, this is THE BEATLES. Actually stuff I -want- to sing along with), and screwing around on my laptop. In a way, I'm glad I leave for Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Because otherwise, I'd end up not doing anything but sitting around the house, eating terrible junkfood, reading fanfiction, and sleeping.
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[26 Dec 2009|01:52am] |
I just spent two hours reading through this LJ.
I have come to the conclusion I may have never been and possibly will never be sane.
Also
THIS THING IS FUCKING OLD
I WAS A VIRGIN WHEN I STARTED IT
WTF
WTF
WTF
Also.
Dear Dootsie,
You are the greatest friend and the greatest roommate and the greatest person anyone could ever ask to know. I hope you had a good Christmas. I hope you forgive me for my crazy bullshit. I love you best and always.
Lovelovelove, Jessica
And
Dear Kim,
I miss you so damn much.
Love, Jessica.
Also, reading through this whole thing, start to finish, has made me realize that I need to wait a very long time before I even think about a relationship. I honestly do. Jesus.
BUT
Here's a couple of gems from the past that had me dying.
piccolobuu : you broke my fucking heart
piccolobuu : i wanted to like...grow old with you
piccolobuu : and have retard babies
lovelyfairyqueen : grow old with what, shelby? are you ever going to leave your house for more than a few hours?
piccolobuu : .....i cant help it
piccolobuu : and i see why you dumped me
piccolobuu : because i cant stand on my own
piccolobuu : well ill leave you alone..
Briseis (in my room,come say hey [no sanity for me]) says:
what are you trying to get out of this?
Strider_of_Brujah says:
megaman
Strider_of_Brujah says:
to kill you
Briseis (in my room,come say hey [no sanity for me]) says:
Oo kill me?
Strider_of_Brujah says:
yes
Briseis (in my room,come say hey [no sanity for me]) says:
Why? Oo
Strider_of_Brujah says:
hes going to use his buster cannon
Strider_of_Brujah says:
because you dumped me
Shoulda just stayed with HIM
XD
God
Pricelessness.
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[25 Dec 2009|09:39am] |
We're getting closer to unwrapping Christmas presents and I'm getting unbelievably overwhelmed and anxious.
So I'm sitting at the family computer with Andrew's Bose headphones on and listening to his iTunes.
EDIT: For having a "Small" Christmas, my parents sure went overboard. Andrew got a weight bench and weights. Barbara got an MP3 player and an extra flashcard to go with it. I got a Tomtom GPS system (haaaa. which means they're tired of me calling home, "OHMIGOD AM I GOING THE RIGHT DIRECTION?!?!?!). The "family" gift is a PS3 with Lego Batman, an entire Rockband 2 kit, an extra guitar, and Beatles Rockband. Mom got a new ottoman and easy chair. And we all got "little" gifts inbetween.
Oh. And Andrew and I are flying up to Erie, Pennsylvania to visit family for a week on Wednesday <3
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[24 Dec 2009|05:18pm] |
Christmas eve is celebrated with the hiccups AND a migraine. And two unruly toddlers that refuse to lie down and take a nap
It is made slightly better by the fact that Andrew downloaded Lady Gaga's new CD, Fame Monster. <3 Lady Gaga
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[23 Dec 2009|07:14pm] |
WIN.
So, Andrew's playing the piano, showing off. He's frustrated with Grieg but bragging that Mozart is his homeboy. So I come up next to him and start randomly turning the pages of his piano book in fifteen second intervals. Ultimately, I'm trying to trip him up as he transitions from where he WAS in the music, to the new stuff. When he doesn't trip, I start turning faster, only allowing three or four measures. And then I start skipping songs. And then entire sections of the huge Mozart piano book. And then, I start going backwards. And finally, I pick up another piano book off of his piano bench--- the Peanuts Christmas book, and plop that down. He gets two measures of a "Linus and Lucy" transition before conceding defeat. And finally leaves the piano when I plop down the cello music.
Kim: 1.5, Andrew: 0
(1.5 because the cello piece started out with eight measures of rest. Ha)
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I wake up this morning to find out that Barbara's new-ish boyfriend and his little girl are coming over. I needed to shower anyway :P They'll be spending tonight, Christmas Eve, and Christmas with us. The little girl is sweet from what I've seen so far, but it's always "first two hours= best behavior" XD However, it's nice to have a three-year-old that responds to me and talks to me. I came downstairs and she immediately sees me, "What's that?" and after I demanded hugs and kisses from Gabe, she demanded them as well.
Little girls... are so much cuter than little boys. The end.
(how sad is it that I already have a "win" tag? Haaaaa)
Tonight, Andrew and I have having a late dinner/Walmart run for Dad's present. Wish me luck!
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| I braved the mall! |
[21 Dec 2009|04:06pm] |
today, I needed to finish my Christmas present shopping, so I contacted a friend, Rachel, and dragged her to the mall. She just got back from a fall internship in North Carolina and I hadn't seen her in FOREVER and WANTED to see her, so I made her keep me from going insane in Brandon at Christmastime.
After a few car issues (mine), I picked her up and we were at the mall by... 11:15-ish. Which, good call on my part. We got there RIGHT as it was starting to get busyish. We were able to hit every line before it became insane.
We went to Torrid and she got a super-cute bomber-style pleather jacket (I can't justify buying more clothes because I just spent $130-ish at Old Navy on a bunch of of dress-ish slacks and jeans. To which, their pants... last me FOREVER. I have a pair of ON jeans from high school that I can still wear). We hit up Bath and Body Works-- Barb's pretty aware of what she's getting, but not completely. Let it be said... I over-spent on her ;), then Aeropostale for Andrew's (we got into a fight the other day and I decimated his shirt. So I bought him two new ones), and we went to Dick's Sporting Goods so rachel could get her sister a giftcard, and then we went to Cheesecake Factory.
Let it be said that I hate fish. I -loathe- fish. It tastes... ug. Like a mouth full of sea water. So gross. But I think my iron level was really low because I was really craving a nice fillet. I ordered their barbecue salmon fillet with mashed potatoes, broccoli, and onion straws. And... oh my god. I could have licked the place clean. It was just... superb. More than superb. The fucking best thing I've had in a LONG time. So good. I wish I could have been able to eat more but I had to stop myself after I finished the fish, a few broccoli flourets, and a quarter of the mashed potatoes.
SO. GOOD. UUUUUUG
So gift tally:
-Secret Santa: check
-Mom: check
-Barbara: check
-Andrew: check
-Gabe: check
-Dad: .............. he says he'll make me a specific list of things he wants, but I can't go wrong with "tools" and "toys".
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[19 Dec 2009|12:49pm] |
at best, I have sprained my left pinky
At worst, it is broken.
Whatever it is, it hurts like a mofo :(
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lucky me gets to drive into St. Pete for petitioning today. It'd be easier if the people I'd emailed had gotten BACK to me with the info I requested
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[18 Dec 2009|08:48am] |
I know I should be irked that my first petition (EVAR) event was canceled due to weather this morning
but I'm not. I'm actually ecstatic that I can sleep for a few more hours.
Though the chances that the health care rally this afternoon being canceled are slim to none. Booo.
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[18 Dec 2009|01:24am] |
I only come here when I'm so depressed it's fucking ridiculous. Or did you notice?
Also, I stay too tired to drink. Fyi.
I am just going to reiterate that I hate the sum total of my life to this point.
Also reiterating: I can't do a fucking thing right.
Also reiterating: Self pity is the worst thing Pandora let out of her box.
I need a hug. Or a guy.
*overwhelmed*
*confused*
Somebody set me straight. I'm trying to feel bad right now. But I can't. But I want to. It's a weird feeling.
Drugs are bad, mmkay?
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| grades |
[17 Dec 2009|01:22pm] |
I had to load LJ before I looked at my final grades for the fall.
So I could either celebrate... or bitch.
Here we go....
3As and a B+
Boooooo to the B+. But whatever
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| fangirling |
[17 Dec 2009|01:01am] |
I am not as bad of a squealing fangirl as people think I am. Really, I'm not. It's a fun front to put up, though. And depending on who I'm with, I'll fangirl more or less. And in high school... I WAS that bad.
So, tonight, when I watched the special features off of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, I was blown away by how hard I was fangirling. Like, there were a bunch of trivial interviews held by Tom Felton (the guy who plays Draco), but he had his normal hair style and color and wore regular clothes, and then the Phelps twins did a bunch of interviews, and Rupert responded to a couple of interviews, and I...
pretty much died and went to a happy place.
It's REALLY weird to fangirl that much anymore. And it's been so long since I spazzed like that. I forgot how nice it can be to squeal like a fourteen-year-old girl at a Twilight premiere *shudders* *Evanna Lynch is SO amazing. Did you know she made a lot of her own jewelry for Luna Lovegood???*
(((Um... once HP World is up at Universal, anybody want to rent a hotel room at a Universal resort and go spend a nice day haunting Hogwarts with me???))) (((And it HAS to be a Universal resort because I want to spend the extra $$$ for the pampering)))
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