The Feel Good Department

[swedeace]

That's how it usually is. You will find something other than what you're looking for at the moment.
Oh, yeah...it is! How funny... :lol:

But did you find the cell phone??
:lol: Now lose something else and you'll find your cell phone! :D
Yeah, I did. It was actually on my stomach because I was lying on my couch. :rofl: I was so excited about the VCR remote that I failed to mention that in my post.

[swedeace]

I'm actually having a good day today. :D :lol:
Hey, that's good to hear! :D

[Shine]

Hey, that's good to hear! :D


Thanks, Mona. :)

[Shine]

Jenny, I love your avatar. :)

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

I'm soooooooo looped! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Shine]

I'm soooooooo looped! :lol: :lol: :lol:


You're what? :lol:


It is too bad that other thread was locked. We were talking about that guy DAX that use to post here. He was such a loooooser. That guy never seemed to be playing with a full deck. :lol: ;)

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

You're what? :lol:


It is too bad that other thread was locked. We were talking about that guy DAX that use to post here. He was such a loooooser. That guy never seemed to be playing with a full deck. :lol: ;)

Dax-y boy! I remember him fondly hehe. He was nuts, what was wrong with his head?????? :cuckoo

[Shine]

Dax-y boy! I remember him fondly hehe. He was nuts, what was wrong with his head?????? :cuckoo


:lol:

[Shine]

Thanks. :) I did a search and when I saw that one I really liked it. :) The colors are so beautiful, and the lighthouse is really nice as well.

That is a beautiful lighthouse. I love lighthouses. There is just something romantic and mysterious about them.

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

Boooy was I out of it last night! :lol:

[Shine]

Boooy was I out of it last night! :lol:

You're telling me, Kelly. :lol:

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

You're telling me, Kelly. :lol:
I don't know what was wrong with me Mike! lol I took something to help me sleep and wham I was loopy! :lol:

[swedeace]

Eeeeeeeeeeeee................a special breakfast on Saturday morning. Need I say more??? :D

[Shine]

I was at the mall this morning and I went into Hot Topic and bought a Def Leppard Hysteria t-shirt. It is exactly like the one I had in junior high. I also bought (at the Jewel) some Pepperidge Farm milk chocolate cookies and they are deeeeelicious.:drool:

[Shine]

I don't know what was wrong with me Mike! lol I took something to help me sleep and wham I was loopy! :lol:

That has happened to me a number of times. Sometimes if you take something like a sleeping pill it doesn't work well with other medications that you might me taking and will actually have the opposite effect. If I take a sleeping pill with my Paxil instead of getting sleepy I will develop so much energy that I can't sit still.

[swedeace]

I was at the mall this morning and I went into Hot Topic and bought a Def Leppard Hysteria t-shirt. It is exactly like the one I had in junior high. I also bought (at the Jewel) some Pepperidge Farm milk chocolate cookies and they are deeeeelicious.:drool:
:drool: Can I have one too? I am craving something sweet with some cold milk. ;)

[dawsongirl]

That has happened to me a number of times. Sometimes if you take something like a sleeping pill it doesn't work well with other medications that you might me taking and will actually have the opposite effect. If I take a sleeping pill with my Paxil instead of getting sleepy I will develop so much energy that I can't sit still.
ME TOO! I can't take Benedryl anymore because of that.

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

ME TOO! I can't take Benedryl anymore because of that.
That's what I took last night that made me so loopy lol. I think I took too much though. I was reeeeeally out of it! :lol: :lol:

[Brad Russ]

I feel good, because I just got off the phone with Tara, (Hollywood Rock Chic), and had a very nice conversation with her. She is even more awesome than I ever imagined, (If that's possible!!) :cool: It was great talking to you, and I'm looking forward to doing it again very soon!! (Sorry about your name btw. LOL!! I'll be sure to pronounce it correctly next time!!) ;) :wave:

:heart: ya!!

[Janice]

I feel good, because I just got off the phone with Tara, (Hollywood Rock Chic), and had a very nice conversation with her. She is even more awesome than I ever imagined, (If that's possible!!) :cool: It was great talking to you, and I'm looking forward to doing it again very soon!! (Sorry about your name btw. LOL!! I'll be sure to pronounce it correctly next time!!) ;) :wave:

:heart: ya!!
Awww Brad, I feel good because you're happy. Isn't it just great talking to people on the phone? PMs and e:mails are great, but with this aching neck of mine, writing is a biotch, lol, and the phone is just easier.

I'm glad you and Tara had a nice conversation. She's a total sweetie pie. I know how easy you are to talk with, and I really enjoyed our marathon chat last week, and I look forward to the next time. :biglove:

:gossip

[dawsongirl]

Eeeeeeeeeeeee................a special breakfast on Saturday morning. Need I say more??? :D
Ooooooooooo!

[Brad Russ]

Awww Brad, I feel good because you're happy. Isn't it just great talking to people on the phone? PMs and e:mails are great, but with this aching neck of mine, writing is a biotch, lol, and the phone is just easier.

I'm glad you and Tara had a nice conversation. She's a total sweetie pie. I know how easy you are to talk with, and I really enjoyed our marathon chat last week, and I look forward to the next time. :biglove:

:gossip

Yeah, it really is so much easier talking on the phone. Between your neck and back problems, and my freaking A.D.D., it can be extremely difficult at times, writing long PM's. I'll still always write pm's as well, but it is so much easier getting across what you're trying to say, on the phone. Not to mention the fact that you're able to put a voice with the words, and that's always cool!! :cool:

But yeah, between finally getting over the flu, to getting the pleasure of talking to both you and Tara on the phone, this has definitely been a great couple weeks for me. :D Sure beats the hell out of lying in bed with a migraine, or sitting on my knees in front of the toilet, puking my guts out, like I did the previous two weeks!! (Not a pretty thought, I know). :lol:

Anyways, I'm looking forward to our next yackfest as well. :gossip If it's anything like our first, I know it'll be alot of fun!! ;)

[swedeace]

Ooooooooooo!
:biglove:

[swedeace]

Happy March, everyone! February sucked bigtime for me, so I hope March will finally start to get better.

[PZelda]

I feel good, because I just got off the phone with Tara, (Hollywood Rock Chic), and had a very nice conversation with her. She is even more awesome than I ever imagined, (If that's possible!!) :cool: It was great talking to you, and I'm looking forward to doing it again very soon!! (Sorry about your name btw. LOL!! I'll be sure to pronounce it correctly next time!!) ;) :wave:

:heart: ya!!
Awww, that is so awesome. :D I have Tara's # as well and I texted her last night, so that was awesome too.

I actually have a bunch of SOers' #s too so that I can text 'em as well.

[Corolla]

It's almost the weekend! :D

[Shine]

Happy March, everyone! February sucked bigtime for me, so I hope March will finally start to get better.


Happy March, Mona. :) I hope that March turns out to be a great month for you. :)

[Shine]

Ha ha, PLEASE, wish me luck. I had been really successful on not smoking, then a trivial "thing" happened (that caused me to LITERALLY run to 7-11) to buy a pack of cigarettes; but today, I just came to the conclusion, that I want to quit this God awful habit, so I went to Vons, bought the Patch, and hopefully, this time I will (FINALLY) quit smoking!:)


Good luck, Tara. :)

[Shine]

I should be getting my autographed picture of Lisa Whelchel within the next couple of days. :D

[PZelda]

Last night ROCKED, received a text from Allison and spoke to Brad on the phone!!! wooooohoooooo!!!
And poor Allison is going to see and deal with me in the flesh:lol:
Nawwww! Me excited. :D

And if I can convince her, then Ireneparalegal too. GOD that would ROCK.

[dawsongirl]

Damn....no one called me! :crying:


j/k. I hate talking on the phone; don't call me. I have talked to an SO'er on the phone. But then I moved and got, well, a couple different phones in the process, and haven't talked to him since.

And another dude here keeps texting me. God, he's SO annoying.

[Brad Russ]

Heeheeee, Brad, I have a question? now, could you understand what I was saying!, because, ya know, us Californians talk REALLY fast!:happyface :lol:

Naah, you didn't talk too fast. I was able to understand every other word that came out of your mouth, so it was all good. :lol: ;)

:joke:

I wish you the best by the way, on quitting smoking!! Anyone who has the will power to walk five miles, and then run five more miles in a day, definitely has the will power to do anything as far as I'm concerned!!! I got my money on you, kicking the smoking habit's ass!!!!! :boxing:

[Corolla]

Good to hear you are trying to quit. :)

[swedeace]

My sister's new bed arrived and has been set up! That means I get to have my own bed back!!!!! I couldn't get it here at my apartment tonight, but I will get it back, hopefully, tomorrow. I can't wait!!! I get to finally sleep on a normal bed after nearly four years! I'm soooo damn happy! :D

I had a pineapple upside down cake picked up for me from our college's Baking class. They bake and sell their treats as part of their class. It was only $2, and I am going to cut myself a slice and enjoy it with a cup of cold milk. :drool:

[Shine]

I had a pineapple upside down cake picked up for me from our college's Baking class. They bake and sell their treats as part of their class. It was only $2, and I am going to cut myself a slice and enjoy it with a cup of cold milk. :drool:


That sounds sooooooooooooo good. :D

[swedeace]

That sounds sooooooooooooo good. :D
It is. :D *hands Mike a slice of the pineapple upside down cake*

Tara, good luck with the patches! I want to send you a message, but it says you have disabled your PM option. :( Can you PM me your email address?

[Courtnee]

Tara, I wish you tons of luck on quiting smoking. I'll be praying!

[JO jr]

I Have Finally Seen A Video I Put On A Thread Days Ago, And It Was Sooo Great-EXCELLENT:D, And It Made My Week!

[Corolla]

Thank you, it has been hard, but I know I can do it:)
Yeah. My Uncle quit eventually, it was hard for him too though. :)

[Corolla]

*yawn* I'm in an upbeat mood. My Reba boxed set should be here around the 15th of March. Or so Amazon.ca says. :)

[Shine]

Look at what I recieved in the mail this afternoon. :D

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

That's great Mike!!! The picture is gorgeous! I bet you're excited! :D

[Corolla]

Thanks Jen; so far, I have not had a strong craving for a smoke, actually, the thought of lighting up a cig, makes me sick...
That's good to hear!

[Courtnee]

Thanks Jen; so far, I have not had a strong craving for a smoke, actually, the thought of lighting up a cig, makes me sick...
Good. :lol:

[Courtnee]

Wooo, I got to hold a big snake today. He didn't kill me!!1

[Shine]

That's great Mike!!! The picture is gorgeous! I bet you're excited! :D


I am really excited, Kelly. :D When I was holding the picture earlier I was almost like a teenager again. I was thinking "Lisa actually held this picture! :D :lol:

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

Yay I think I'm getting sleepy!! :D

[Shine]

Yay I think I'm getting sleepy!! :D


Me too. I seem to get sleepy earlier and earlier. It must be a sign of old age. :lol: ;)

[JO jr]

GREAT PIC MIKE! I BET YOU WERE ALL GIDDY WHEN YOU SAW WHO IT WAS FROM, HUH? SO...WHERE'S IT GOING? I'M HAPPY FOR YA MIKE. I DON'T THINK YOU'LL EVER BE THE SAME, EITHER:lol:


I am really excited, Kelly. :D When I was holding the picture earlier I was almost like a teenager again. I was thinking "Lisa actually held this picture! :D :lol:

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

Guys, I'm in deep doo-doo here lol. I was talking to Andy tonight and he still swears he didn't do those things he was accused of doing. I don't know, Heather hasn't been bother us and hasn't been bothering him either, I believe him. So now I'm thinking about giving him one more last chance. If I do, he will be well aware, this is his last chance, and if he screws up, he won't get me back. I don't know. I'm going to sleep on it, but I can't decide. I know my mother will kill me but...I don't know. What do you guys think? I'm actually smiling again though, which is why I'm posting this in the FGD lol.

[Already Gone]

Well, I think I made a wise decision this weekend. Instead of rushing into the purchase of a laptop, i'm going to put a good chunk of my tax return into savings and just keep building it up. So, I feel good about that.

[Shine]

I am really happy to have Lisa's autographed picture. :D I bought a frame for it and I hung it on my wall next to my other autographed pictures.



GREAT PIC MIKE! I BET YOU WERE ALL GIDDY WHEN YOU SAW WHO IT WAS FROM, HUH? SO...WHERE'S IT GOING? I'M HAPPY FOR YA MIKE. I DON'T THINK YOU'LL EVER BE THE SAME, EITHER:lol:

[Shine]

Well, I think I made a wise decision this weekend. Instead of rushing into the purchase of a laptop, i'm going to put a good chunk of my tax return into savings and just keep building it up. So, I feel good about that.


That's great, Katie. :) I plan on saving my tax return this year too.

[Already Gone]

Yeah, I think i'll sleep well tonight knowing that I didn't give in to buying something on impulse. :)

[Corolla]

:confused:

[Brian Damage]

:confused:


What purpose does this serve?!?

[Corolla]

What purpose does this serve?!?
It was showing that I was confused. Sorry, I probably should of elaborated more...

[PZelda]

THIS makes me happy (I'm wearing it right now):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/PZelda/on477825-00vliv01.jpg



Doc Martens also make me happy.

[Corolla]

THIS makes me happy (I'm wearing it right now):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/PZelda/on477825-00vliv01.jpg



Doc Martens also make me happy.
I love Old Navy things. :D

[Shine]

This weekend was soooooo much better than last weekend. :)

[Already Gone]

OMG, I am so in love with Khols; last night I bought this really gorgeous dress, that was marked down 80%. I am going to wear it as a tunic over jeans. I also purchased this cute top at Wal*Mart (that was on sale for ten bucks); wooohoooo, new clothes make me smile:D

I love sales and new clothes rock! I always do well with the sales at Macy's.

[Courtnee]

OMG, I am so in love with Khols; last night I bought this really gorgeous dress, that was marked down 80%. I am going to wear it as a tunic over jeans. I also purchased this cute top at Wal*Mart (that was on sale for ten bucks); wooohoooo, new clothes make me smile:D
Sales are the BEST.

[Brad Russ]

I feel good, because after 3 frustrating days, I'm finally back online, and have my phone number back. The phone company came over on Friday to hook things up for our new neighbors, and when they did, somehow they ended up screwing things up, and changing our phone number. We had no idea for two days what the problem was, and why we were unable to get online, or why we weren't getting any calls, until yesterday when my mom somehow figured out what the problem was, and they came and fixed it this afternoon. The worst part about the whole thing wasn't the being offline part, but the fact that my mom is on emergency call for work, and because of Qwest's mistake, she missed 4 emergency phone calls, and her job ended up being a madhouse this weekend. ohno: Fortunately though, they weren't huge emergencies, so everything's okay now. I'll tell you one thing though, we better get atleast a month's worth of free service after that huge mistake!!! :mad: :lol:

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

Fantastic night, except for one thing. But besides that one thing, GREAT night!!!!!! :D

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Curt is back to days/evenings so I get to see him more. ALSO Jared works a lot too with me and gahh all the boys are back <3

[Janice]

I feel good, because after 3 frustrating days, I'm finally back online, and have my phone number back.
I've been wondering about you. That's a pain in the neck what happened to you, and yes, they owe you a free month of service, at the very least. Welcome back, my friend. :wave:

[Brad Russ]

I've been wondering about you. That's a pain in the neck what happened to you, and yes, they owe you a free month of service, at the very least. Welcome back, my friend. :wave:

Thanks Janice, it's nice to be back!! :) Yeah, it's annoying when big companies like that make such careless mistakes, offer you absolutely no kind of compensation for your trouble, and then expect you to be satisfied with their service. I'm just glad nothing serious happened at my mom's job, or with her Aunt who's dying, and that she was around to figure out what the problem was. Not even Qwest was able to figure out what they screwed up, and it ended up being such an obvious thing. :rolleyes: Anyway, before this starts sounding more like the complaint department than the feel good department, let me just say that I'm very happy to be back online!! :wave:

[Brad Russ]

Well, I am with Janice, I am happy to have you back on line, as well:D

Thanks Tara!! :D It's kind of strange, because I was actually in the middle of responding to you giving up smoking and going onto the patch on this very thread, when qwest screwed everything up. Here's what I wrote around 3:40 pm on Friday in response to you quitting, but was unable to post:

Yesterday, I had enough; so I went to Vons and spent 30 bucks on the patch, so (no more) running to 7-11 and screaming at the cashier for cigarettes:lol:

I'm so glad to hear that Tara!! :) As Rob Schneider always says in Adam Sandler's movies, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

[Brad Russ]

The Patch has works wonders. I have not had any cravings for a smoke; the only set back on using the Patch, is that it makes me kinda of sick in the stomach; last night, I was at a friend's house; and I seriously, thought I was going to toss my cookies. I just found a spare bedroom, and laid down for a while; so with the grace of God, soon, I will be a non-smoker (this time forvever):)

That's so awesome to hear!!! I mean it when I say, I know you can do it!! You'll definitely be in my prayers!! :)

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

I have lunch tomorrow with Curt!! :biglove: :D

[Corolla]

The Patch has works wonders. I have not had any cravings for a smoke; the only set back on using the Patch, is that it makes me kinda of sick in the stomach; last night, I was at a friend's house; and I seriously, thought I was going to toss my cookies. I just found a spare bedroom, and laid down for a while; so with the grace of God, soon, I will be a non-smoker (this time forvever):)
Yeah. Hopefully smoking will soon be a thing of the past for you. :) Good luck in trying to quit.

[Corolla]

Awww, that is very sweet of you, thanks again:)
You're welcome. :)

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Whyyyyyyyy is it 5am already.

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

OMG LUNCH TODAY SQUEE.

[swedeace]

Good morning! Running late here, so I will be quick....

It's now 6:20 a.m., and today will be a fun day after work for me! Step Aerobics is in the morning, then I work for about six hours, and then I will meet up with my old high school gals (Karla, Antonette, Jodie, and possibly Theresa) eat at a Panda Express and then watch a movie. I can't wait to hang out with them!!! :D I hope to do some more house cleaning once I am home.

[dawsongirl]

This was nice to read esp. since I'm not having a good week. I found out one of my former teachers (7th grade Language Arts) that moved to NC in 2000 is back in TX. She's been back since 2003, but I didn't know that. I came across her e-mail address. I wasn't sure if the e-mail address listed on the school district website was up-to-date or old. I figured it couldn't hurt to try. I sent an e-mail not knowing if I would hear back or not. I did. :) Here's a portion of the e-mail, this is what made me smile and feel a little better: "Jenny!!!! How is one of my all time favorite students? It is so good to hear from you!" Sometimes it really helps to know that people care. :D
That's really nice. :)

[Shine]

This was nice to read esp. since I'm not having a good week. I found out one of my former teachers (7th grade Language Arts) that moved to NC in 2000 is back in TX. She's been back since 2003, but I didn't know that. I came across her e-mail address. I wasn't sure if the e-mail address listed on the school district website was up-to-date or old. I figured it couldn't hurt to try. I sent an e-mail not knowing if I would hear back or not. I did. :) Here's a portion of the e-mail, this is what made me smile and feel a little better: "Jenny!!!! How is one of my all time favorite students? It is so good to hear from you!" Sometimes it really helps to know that people care. :D


That sounds really nice, Jenny. :)

[Janice]

:) Here's a portion of the e-mail, this is what made me smile and feel a little better: "Jenny!!!! How is one of my all time favorite students? It is so good to hear from you!" Sometimes it really helps to know that people care. :D
That's nice Jenny. It's always wonderful when someone pays us a compliment. :)

[Corolla]

Weekend! :D

[swedeace]

It's been past 80F today, and it's just gorgeous! Beautiful to wear a tanktop and shorts.

I am finally going to make it to the evening Step Aerobics class. My classmates were telling me on Wednesday that this class does a lot more moves than the morning classes. It'll feel weird actually doing Step Aerobics in the evening as opposed to the early mornings. The good thing about this evening class is that I don't have to take clothes to shower over there. I just come home and shower over here.

I am going to be leaving in about ten minutes so I can get a good spot. Now I can attend Step Aerobics three times a week. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

[mrs.gingerhinkley]

I'm watching "I Love Lucy"
and I'm reading "Wicked"
and... I'm imagining that I'm watching TV with Jimmie Johnson instead of just myself.
oh! and NASCAR is racing at Las Vegas speedway Sunday!
My cold is going away...
um, my softball season starts Monday.
you know, I'm glad someone started this thread. It really makes you appreciate the little things in life and just how wonderful life really is!

[swedeace]

I am going to check out a couple of bands in one of my favorite cities in the OC..Huntington Beach, wooohoooo. I just need to get away tonight:)
Cool!!!! I've been to the Huntington Beach for a Fourth of July in 2002. It's a very nice area. Have fun!!

---

I just got back from the evening Step Aerobics. My classmates were right. They move a lot quicker, and the instructor just dove in on the faster-paced moves. There were also some varied moves that he doesn't do in the mornings. I liked it! It was nice to attend an evening class. I don't get as tired as the morning one. I think I will make it every Friday to be able to work out three times a week with Step Aerobics. Plus, I will be walking around the track more often now that it's getting warmer and lighter now with Daylight Savings Time this Sunday! Woohoo!! :D

[Courtnee]

Well, it has been almost a week without smoking a cigarette. I am really proud of myself:D and, I have not gained a single pound. I actually, think, I have lost weight; the patch not only kills my craving for a cig, but my craving for food, as well...
:clap:

[Janice]

Well, it has been almost a week without smoking a cigarette. I am really proud of myself:D and, I have not gained a single pound. I actually, think, I have lost weight; the patch not only kills my craving for a cig, but my craving for food, as well...
That's great news. I quit smoking almost 20 years ago, and I didn't gain any weight either. Quitting is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

[PZelda]

T-minus four days until I leave for Los Angeles. :D

I'm getting pretty damn excited about meeting Tara when I'm in California... I'm pretty sure I'll be the first SOer to meet her in person. :lol:

[AB]

Going riding on the 4-wheelers later today, should be fun.

[Brian Damage]

I had a nice belated birthday celebration at my in laws today. :)

[Max Whittaker]

It's raining! I love the rain. I wish we got more of it. It would be so much greener and a little less sun couldn't hurt Texas much...

Although I do love the sun!

[swedeace]

I got to practice some ASL/fingerspelling with a friend's mom! It was challenging, but I liked doing it! I wish I could do it more often to become better at it. Practice makes perfect good.

[PZelda]

**** YEAH. Last night was so much fun. It definitely put me in a FAR better mood. :D

[Courtnee]

I signed up for the danceline today :D

[Janice]

I got three movies from Netflix in the mail today!

[PZelda]

I leave for Los Angeles TOMORROW annnnnnd I'm meeting the one and only Tara on Friday night. :D

I hope she doesn't kidnap and then kill me. :rolleyes2 Just kidding, Tara. Seriously, I can't wait! We're gonna have so much ****ing fun, it's gonna hurt. :lol:

[Janice]

I finished watching the entire Becker series -- 129 episodes. I've been taping two episodes a day, and we've been watching them after dinner. It took over three months. I missed the show during its original run, and we really enjoyed it. Still, I'm glad it's over.

[swedeace]

This is the first time I have baked some chicken legs in orange juice and spices in the oven. I can already smell them, and they smell divine! Mmmm! I can't wait to taste them! :liplick:

This is day two of my walking around the track in a row! Woohoo! :woohoo:

[Shine]

I had a nice lunch with my bestfriend and friend. :) I'm glad that my friend is getting better. My bestfriend thinks I'm too thin. :lol:


That is great news, Jenny. :)

[swedeace]

I've never heard of baking chicken in orange juice. How did it turn out?
It actually came out pretty good. I can taste some of the orange-y flavor, but it's not strong or too sweet. It just adds some flavor to the chicken. Try it one day. :D

[Shine]

It actually came out pretty good. I can taste some of the orange-y flavor, but it's not strong or too sweet. It just adds some flavor to the chicken. Try it one day. :D


You are making me hungry, Mona. :lol:

[swedeace]

You are making me hungry, Mona. :lol:
:lol:

[Seth]

In a Slate article about 13 teams in this year's NCAA Tourney the author hates, Eastern Kentucky was 2nd only to DUKE on the list.

Made my DAY. I've held open hostilities towards EKU for a LONG time. It's a substandard university, by Kentucky academic standards.

[mrs.gingerhinkley]

tomorrow I'm going to see "The Mousetrap" at a dinner theater!
TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!!!!!!!

[mrs.gingerhinkley]

my favorite teacher called me her little buddy... sorry if that sounded reeeaally corny, but well so is my favorite teacher!
teehee... I'm such a teachers pet sometimes. ;)

[Corolla]

Weekend...almost...and I'm getting my laptop soon. :D

[Shine]

This is going to one hella of a weekend; first, I am partying with Allison tonight (woooohooooo), Long Beach is never going to be the same; then the following day (St. Patrick's Day) I am going to be having a BLAST in Hollywood; look out Los Angeles, because here I come (again!):happyface


I hope that you have a great time, Tara. :D

[Courtnee]

My Danceline future is looking bright. :cool:

[Courtnee]

...and RALLY is tomorrow!!1 :woohoo:

[swedeace]

I had such a blast all afternoon/night with my visiting Mexican cousins and aunt! More upcoming fun all weekend to come. I can't wait. I miss them!

Now, I am so exhausted that I am ready to crash and sleep. *zzzzz*

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

My best friend who lives in a different state is coming up this summer to visit me! :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Shine]

I had such a blast all afternoon/night with my visiting Mexican cousins and aunt! More upcoming fun all weekend to come. I can't wait. I miss them!

Now, I am so exhausted that I am ready to crash and sleep. *zzzzz*


I'm glad to hear that you are having a great time, Mona. :)

[Shine]

My best friend who lives in a different state is coming up this summer to visit me! :D :D :D :D :D :D


That's great news, Kelly. :)

[Shine]

OMG, it was wonderful meeting Allison; we had a blast at Pete's at the Beach; she met one of my favorite bands..it was so much fun!!!
And that bastard FINALLY KISSED ME!!! (on the lips..TWICE!):lol: :faint:


That's great, Tara. :)

[swedeace]

Thanks, Jen and Mike.

[PZelda]

OMG, it was wonderful meeting Allison; we had a blast at Pete's at the Beach; she met one of my favorite bands..it was so much fun!!!
And that bastard FINALLY KISSED ME!!! (on the lips..TWICE!):lol: :faint:

Haha yeah, and I was there to witness it. ;) I had such a freaking blast hanging out with you! As soon as I can, I will post the pix here. I loved the ones that guy took of us, lol. Even tho Los Angeles isn't that great, I had fun anyway. Long Beach isn't so bad... better than LA, for sure.

[Stuck In The '70's]

OMG, it was wonderful meeting Allison; we had a blast at Pete's at the Beach; she met one of my favorite bands..it was so much fun!!!
And that bastard FINALLY KISSED ME!!! (on the lips..TWICE!):lol: :faint:
Way to go Tara. :lol:

[Stuck In The '70's]

It sounds like you two had a lot of fun. While you guys were out on the town I was snowed in and freezing.. :lol:

[Corolla]

A small hope in the feel good department... my laptop might arrive today! :D

[PZelda]

It was a blast, and it was meant to be; for some reason, even for a Friday the traffic was light, and this is LOS ANGELES, county...the only down fall was, the waitress that brought Allison the wrong food:rolleyes: and it is took an hour, as well, but that was okay; we spent most of our time, laughing.
Oh yeah. :lol: I DON'T eat seafood. Period. And guess what was on the plate they gave me? SHRIMP. :grr: I took a look at it, thought to myself "NASTY" and shoved my plate aside.

Turns out they gave MY food to someone else AND I got that someone else's food. Gee, thanks. lol but I did get the correct food later and it was ****ing AWESOME. I'm just glad they corrected my order instead of being *******s about it, because if I'm ever in Long Beach again, I'll definitely come back to Pete's. lol

I took two pics of you on my phone but only sent you one. Again, I'm sneaky like that. ;) :lol:

[PZelda]

Hey, I told you LA sucks:lol:
Oh that idiot,that took that picture, the same guy, who kept smiling and blushing at me...(get lost, jerk), but at least he was kind of enough to take our photograph! I hope he saw me kissing (NOT ONCE, but twice) "you know who" and I kissing on the lips..I am still going "OH DAMN!"; after he kissed me the frist time, and he went "woooohooooo"..interesting, huh?:lol:
Oh!, and I wonder if he mailed that piece of paper (to his mom) of us telling him, how cute he is, etc.?
No kidding, you can say that again. :lol:

OMG... you know the lady he was with? The one we were sitting with at the table on the floor. At one point you were on the floor and she scooted way over to me to talk to me... when I say she scooted over, she made sure our legs were in full contact. Needless to say, I didn't appreciate that. :lol: She told me she thought we were cute together, and that I should get out on the floor. :lol:

[swedeace]

I like your avatar Mona. Who are the little ones in it? :)
Thanks. The toddler boys are Vincent (left) and Viking (right). They're the sons of Ace of Base member, Ulf Ekberg. Here is a pic of the family and another with papa Ulf. They were taken around October/November 2006:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/CrushNush/Ulf-family1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/CrushNush/Ulf2.jpg

[PZelda]

HUH????, Honey, I told you people in Cali were weird!
LOL, I've had worse than that. A street performer grabbed me, hugged me and kissed me once when I was in London, so leg-touching is nothing new. :lol: But yeah, that one creeped me out a little. I think she was pretty sure we were REAL girlfriends or something. :lol:

[Corolla]

A small hope in the feel good department... my laptop might arrive today! :D
And yesterday's hope was destroyed... now hoping that it will come today. :lol:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

I HAVE A DATE ON THE 31ST IM SO EXCITED. AND NERVOUS.

[swedeace]

I am happy for 34-year-old Jenny Berggren of Ace of Base! We got news that her second child born was a girl! She now has one of each sex - baby Lucas born in early July 2005 and now baby girl (unknown name) was born a couple of weeks ago (late February/early March 2007)! Congrats to mamma Jenny and daddy Jakob! :D

[dawsongirl]

4.5 hours until CSI:NY. Yeeeeeee :woohoo:


I'm a dork.

[swedeace]

I just saw, perhaps, the funniest scene on "The King of Queens." OMG! Hahahaha..... It's the part where Doug goes through a fast food drive-thru place on his IPS truck and gets stuck! :rofl: :lol: That had me laughing!!!!!

[Janice]

My husband and I had a nice day today. After living in this town for almost three years, we joined the local libary. He checked out a WWII coffee table type book, and a book on tape. I took out a book on dealing with chronic pain. Then we went for lunch. It was just a sweet day.

What made the day even sweeter was that TJL sent me a card and an Irish charm -- one of his fantastic creations. It has a couple of clovers, and it's hand painted with our names. It's very impressive, and it really made my day. It was so thoughtful of him. I guess I should be thanking him personally.

Runs to do that. :seeya:

[dawsongirl]

4.5 hours until CSI:NY. Yeeeeeee :woohoo:


I'm a dork.
:) Not what I'd hoped, but still a good ep.

[Seth]

Bought a Nintendo DS (black). Playing New Super Mario Bros. Holy crap this is fun.

[PZelda]

Bought a Nintendo DS (black). Playing New Super Mario Bros. Holy crap this is fun.
Do you mean a DS Lite? ;)

I got myself a DS back in 2005, and I just got a pink DS Lite to replace my original DS. Daaaaaaayum, bestest thing ever! The quality is SO crisp.

I've got the New Super Mario Bros. game for the DS, as well. :D

[Max Whittaker]

The feel-good department has more posts than the complaint department.

This fact gives me a little bit of hope for the human condition.:bouncers

[dawsongirl]

The feel-good department has more posts than the complaint department.

This fact gives me a little bit of hope for the human condition.:bouncers
Too bad there have been 3 complaint departments and only one feel good. Not to take your hope down any.


signed, debbie downer.

[PZelda]

Too bad there have been 3 complaint departments and only one feel good. Not to take your hope down any.


signed, debbie downer.
:rofl: You stole my answer.

[swedeace]

Too bad there have been 3 complaint departments and only one feel good. Not to take your hope down any.

signed, debbie downer.
http://server5.dedicateduk.com/~ace/thb/smilies/71.gif I was also going to mention it earlier, but refrained because I didn't want to get his hopes down. :seeya:

[Shine]

After a really bad day yesterday, I'm happy to say that I've had a great day today. :D

[Janice]

Too bad there have been 3 complaint departments and only one feel good. Not to take your hope down any.


signed, debbie downer.
Yup, and the Feel Good thread is a lot older than the Complaint Thread too.

[Brad Russ]

signed, debbie downer.

WOMP WOMP!! :lol: ;)

[PZelda]

Yup, and the Feel Good thread is a lot older than the Complaint Thread too.
Actually, it's not. Sorry, Janice. :lol:

First Complaint Department thread was started in mid-August of 2004 (right around my birthday, gee thanks a lot Ashlee :grr: :lol: ), and this thread was started right at the end of 2004.

I know, right, huh? :lol:

[Janice]

Actually, it's not. Sorry, Janice. :lol:

First Complaint Department thread was started in mid-August of 2004 (right around my birthday, gee thanks a lot Ashlee :grr: :lol: ), and this thread was started right at the end of 2004.

I know, right, huh? :lol:
I'm referring only to the stickied ones which I'm guessing is what Max was as well. It looks to me like you started the current Complaint thread last August, or am I cracking up?

[PZelda]

I'm referring only to the stickied ones which I'm guessing is what Max was as well. It looks to me like you started the current Complaint thread last August, or am I cracking up?
No, you're right on that part. :)

The one I DID start, the one that is stickied now, is the third Complaint Department thread.

[dawsongirl]

WOMP WOMP!! :lol: ;)
:lol: That should be my theme music.

[Brad Russ]

:lol: That should be my theme music.

:lol: I have a feeling you and my mom would get along great. I gave her the nickname Debbie Downer awhile back, because she always seems to have a bleak perspective on everything. Whenever she says something negative, I'll either reply by saying, okay Debbie, or Womp Womp. :lol:

[dawsongirl]

:lol: I have a feeling you and my mom would get along great. I gave her the nickname Debbie Downer awhile back, because she always seems to have a bleak perspective on everything. Whenever she says something negative, I'll either reply by saying, okay Debbie, or Womp Womp. :lol:
:lol: Yep, sounds like we would.

[Courtnee]

I got picked for BYL [Bossier Youth Leadership] today. It's a great honor and only the best of the best sophomores get picked. :)

AND I'M SO PROUD OF YOU, TARA!! :woohoo:

[Max Whittaker]

WOW, it has been an entire month without a cigarette!!!
I have not gain a single pound, actually, I have lost weight; so far, I have noticed that both my hair and my skin look a lot healthier. I was not even tempted last weekend, when I was nervous about meeting Allison, nor was I tempted when I drove up to Hollywood with a friend of mine, who does smoke, and he smoked in front of me, and the smell was absolutely, ****ing disgusting!
I told never to do that again, because, even when he was far away and came back, I could STILL smell the cigs on his clothes and on his breath. I told him, he smelled, ****ing gross!!!, and if he wants to hang with me again (not to sound self-righteous) he needs to quit!
:rock: :clap:

[PZelda]

WOMP WOMP!! :lol: ;)
Now you've got me thinking of the enemy Whomps from Super Mario 64. I hated these stupid guys. :lol:

http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/images/mparty5/mparty5_whomp.jpg

[Max Whittaker]

Really? They were such push-overs! So easy to beat.

Now you've got me thinking of the enemy Whomps from Super Mario 64. I hated these stupid guys. :lol:

http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/images/mparty5/mparty5_whomp.jpg

[EmoJoe]

Now you've got me thinking of the enemy Whomps from Super Mario 64. I hated these stupid guys. :lol:

http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/images/mparty5/mparty5_whomp.jpg
Super Mario 64 was an amazing game. :mrtarver: i still havent gotten all the stars though :(

[Max Whittaker]

Super Mario 64 was an amazing game. :mrtarver: i still havent gotten all the stars though :(

Eh! You are not alone. One of the few games I never completed. Unfinished business makes me cranky...

:lol:

[PZelda]

Really? They were such push-overs! So easy to beat.
That they were. :lol: I just didn't like having to wait for them to try to fall on me. I would've rather gone at them from behind, and kicked at that stupid X on their backs. :rofl:

Super Mario 64 was an amazing game. :mrtarver: i still havent gotten all the stars though :(

Man, me too. I played SM64 when it came out in 1996, and I'm lucky if I can get 75 stars. :grr:

[EmoJoe]

That they were. :lol: I just didn't like having to wait for them to try to fall on me. I would've rather gone at them from behind, and kicked at that stupid X on their backs. :rofl:



Man, me too. I played SM64 when it came out in 1996, and I'm lucky if I can get 75 stars. :grr:
i had like 100 i think, or around there. i had already beaten Bowser so i was just like WTF im giving up. i still play it when im really bored though LOL. well i used to, i havent played it in a while. :mrtarver:

[EmoJoe]

That they were. :lol: I just didn't like having to wait for them to try to fall on me. I would've rather gone at them from behind, and kicked at that stupid X on their backs. :rofl:




i didnt really mind those guys. those spiked cat things were hard to beat though *_*

[PZelda]

i had like 100 i think, or around there. i had already beaten Bowser so i was just like WTF im giving up. i still play it when im really bored though LOL. well i used to, i havent played it in a while. :mrtarver:

UGH, there are some parts of it that I have a really hard time with beating... like this one frosty stage on the second floor in the castle. You have to go up the spiral staircase to get to the second floor, and then you have to go into that room where one side of the room has that mirror on it, and you have to look into the mirror to find the hidden picture. THAT'S the one I'm thinking of. Maaaaan. :lol:

i didnt really mind those guys. those spiked cat things were hard to beat though *_*

Cat things? I don't remember any cat enemies in SM64. :lol: What stage of the game was this at?

[EmoJoe]

^they werent cat things they were spikey and they were made up of like 3-4 balls. they were in the pyramid level i think.

and yeah i think i remember the frosty thing. the game definitley was hard at times LOL.

[Max Whittaker]

^they werent cat things they were spikey and they were made up of like 3-4 balls. they were in the pyramid level i think.

and yeah i think i remember the frosty thing. the game definitley was hard at times LOL.

Pokey! The evil creature! I just ignored them.

[swedeace]

Super Mario 64 was an amazing game. :mrtarver: i still havent gotten all the stars though :(
Ditto. I have All Stars saved on my computer, and the Star Road really has me confused. I wanna finish the game!!!

[PZelda]

Ditto. I have All Stars saved on my computer, and the Star Road really has me confused. I wanna finish the game!!!
Er, you're thinking of Super Mario World there, Mona. And SMW was for the SNES. :) THAT one wasn't very difficult for me, but OMG... the stupid ****ing Special Zone. :wallbang Tubular ALWAYS kicks my ass. ALWAYS. lol

[Courtnee]

I drove around the block and it wasn't that bad. :)

[Janice]

My younger brother Peter moved to San Diego last March. He's coming back for two weeks in May, and he's staying with me for one of those weeks. He called me earlier to tell me that he made his plane reservations. I'm very excited. I've never gone this long without seeing him, and I really really miss him. I'll have to plan up a nice week for us.

[Shine]

My younger brother Peter moved to San Diego last March. He's coming back for two weeks in May, and he's staying with me for one of those weeks. He called me earlier to tell me that he made his plane reservations. I'm very excited. I've never gone this long without seeing him, and I really really miss him. I'll have to plan up a nice week for us.


I hope that you and your brother have a nice week, Janice. :)

[Shine]

Today in the car I heard the new song from Rush on the radio and it ROCKS!!!!!. I cranked the volume way up! :D I can't wait until May when their new album Snakes and Arrows is released. And the summer tour to follow. :cool:

[Janice]

I hope that you and your brother have a nice week, Janice. :)
Thanks Mike. I have to see what's playing at the theater because we both love it. I'm glad you're feeling better, or I hope you are anyway. :)

[Shine]

Thanks Mike. I have to see what's playing at the theater because we both love it. I'm glad you're feeling better, or I hope you are anyway. :)


Thanks, Janice. :) The last couple of days I have been feeling really good.

[swedeace]

Er, you're thinking of Super Mario World there, Mona. And SMW was for the SNES. :) THAT one wasn't very difficult for me, but OMG... the stupid ****ing Special Zone. :wallbang Tubular ALWAYS kicks my ass. ALWAYS. lol
Oh, my gosh! You're right! I was in a hurry when I posted this morning that I confused the two. Duh... :lol: Well, I still can't finish SMW. In reference to you guys talking about All-Stars, that's also me too. I had (or have?) it saved where I went up to Level 8-1 or 8-2 on ZSNES. It's sooooo difficult. Eeek! :eek:

[PZelda]

Oh, my gosh! You're right! I was in a hurry when I posted this morning that I confused the two. Duh... :lol: Well, I still can't finish SMW. In reference to you guys talking about All-Stars, that's also me too. I had (or have?) it saved where I went up to Level 8-1 or 8-2 on ZSNES. It's sooooo difficult. Eeek! :eek:
Haha, it's cool. :) And the Super Mario Bros. games do get awfully similar after a while. JUST REMEMBER! The All-Stars game you're referring to there was a COMPILATION of past SMB games they had made up to the time Super Mario All-Stars was released [in 1993].

To make things a little more confusing, Nintendo actually released TWO versions of Super Mario All-Stars (if I recall this correctly). One of the versions did NOT include SMW. The other version, which you are playing right now, included SMW. I know -- confusing, right? Yeah, I don't get it, either. :lol: One of the games they packaged in BOTH versions -- The Lost Levels -- was released only in Japan (I THINK). It never had a US release until Super Mario All-Stars came out.



...Whoa. I didn't realize I knew all of this about All-Stars. :lol: But, anyway, there you have it. :)

http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/games/smas -- All-Stars
http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/games/smassmw -- All-Stars AND SMW



Dammit, Mona. You made me want to go play Mario. Which is what I'm going to go do now. :lol:


You know, I just remembered that I got an original copy of Super Mario 64 for my Nintendo 64 sometime last year. I think I'll have to go pop it in again. :lol:

[Courtnee]

I'm getting my hair done today! :)

[swedeace]

Haha, it's cool. :) And the Super Mario Bros. games do get awfully similar after a while. JUST REMEMBER! The All-Stars game you're referring to there was a COMPILATION of past SMB games they had made up to the time Super Mario All-Stars was released [in 1993].

To make things a little more confusing, Nintendo actually released TWO versions of Super Mario All-Stars (if I recall this correctly). One of the versions did NOT include SMW. The other version, which you are playing right now, included SMW. I know -- confusing, right? Yeah, I don't get it, either. :lol: One of the games they packaged in BOTH versions -- The Lost Levels -- was released only in Japan (I THINK). It never had a US release until Super Mario All-Stars came out.

...Whoa. I didn't realize I knew all of this about All-Stars. :lol: But, anyway, there you have it. :)

http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/games/smas -- All-Stars
http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/games/smassmw -- All-Stars AND SMW

Dammit, Mona. You made me want to go play Mario. Which is what I'm going to go do now. :lol:

You know, I just remembered that I got an original copy of Super Mario 64 for my Nintendo 64 sometime last year. I think I'll have to go pop it in again. :lol:
Yeah, I knew the differences. I was just being neglecient(sp?) on properly labeling them, and....ahhh...nevermind. I just hate giving the impression I don't know something when I really do.

Yeah, I am also in the mood to play some, but my computer is running slow at the moment. I gotta do some maintenance and backup some stuff to free up some hard drive space and memory so it runs smoothly. Do you also have the ZSNES and RockNES emmulators?

[PZelda]

Yeah, I knew the differences. I was just being neglecient(sp?) on properly labeling them, and....ahhh...nevermind. I just hate giving the impression I don't know something when I really do.

Yeah, I am also in the mood to play some, but my computer is running slow at the moment. I gotta do some maintenance and backup some stuff to free up some hard drive space and memory so it runs smoothly. Do you also have the ZSNES and RockNES emmulators?
Oh, it's okay! I didn't know. Disregard that, then. :) Once you get me started, tho, I don't stop. Forgive me? :lol:

I don't use these emulators, I think, altho I do have NES & SNES emulators. (I know I use Jnes as a NES emulator... not sure about SNES, it's been a while) They aren't on my computer... I've got 'em on CDs. So when I feel like rocking out with some ROMs, I just pop in a CD and go. :)

[Courtnee]

Today is the second day of clinic and I think I'll do better today. :)

[Shine]

YES!!!
One of my all time favorite bands from Sweden is coming to Hollywood this summer; wooooooooo****inghooooooooooo:yippee:


That's great, Tara. :)

[Courtnee]

Since danceline isn't going as planned, I'm going to join the pepsquad.

[Janice]

My sister auditioned at her middle school today (it was after school) for an 'American Idol Type' talent show.

Anyway, my sister was chosen. :D
That's great news Jenny. I'm happy for your sister. And you're not a terrible person because you'll enjoy the break from her. It's only natural. I'm the same way with my husband sometimes, lol. We all need time away from our loved ones. :)

[Brad Russ]

I'm going to Wrestlemania 23 at Ford Field in Detroit Michigan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D I actually get to be a part of history, considering the fact that this event will be attended by 70,000 people, and has already made more money than any indoor event in history, including every Superbowl, Rolling Stones concert, as well as the previous record which was held by Wrestlemania 3, which was also held in Detroit. I get to see 4 hours of my favorite wrestlers wrestling, Vince Mcmahon hopefully getting his head shaved bald by Donald Trump, Aretha Franklin performing live, and the best part is, all I had to pay for, was the airfare. :D Not a bad day, if I do say so myself!! I also get to ride around in a limo, spend three nights at a 4 star hotel, attend the WWE's Hall of Fame ceremony, as well as the premiere of Stone Cold Steve Austin's new movie. Nothing like this has ever happened to me, so it's pretty safe to say that I'm feeling pretty damn good right about now!! :)

[Brad Russ]

Wow that is cool. I've never been in a limo either. You will have to tell me what you think of riding in one. :) That's also cool that you will stay at a 4 star hotel - nice. :)

I will definitely tell you all about the limo ride, and I will also take a ton of pictures to show everyone as well. I've never done any of this kind of stuff before. Last live event I attended was a blazer game when I was five years old. Best hotel I've ever been in was two stars, lol, and I've never been to any kind of premiere. I'm pretty overwhelmed right now, but I know it will be a blast!! :)

Congratulations to your sister for getting picked to participate in that talent show. I'm so happy for her!! :) It takes alot of guts to get up on stage in front of a bunch of people and perform, so she definitely gets huge props from me!! :thumbsup: Like Janice said, don't feel bad about being happy to get some time to yourself. We all need that from time to time. Definitely no shame in that!!

[Brad Russ]

I feel absolutely awesome right now, because I just recieved the most beautiful Easter card in the mail about 15 minutes ago, from one of S.O.'s most beautiful people, (Both on the inside and out), Tara, (Hollywood Rock Chic). :D :D :D Thank you soooooooooooooo much my friend!!!! I have been having a pretty rough day today, stressing about this trip I have coming up starting tomorrow morning, but I swear this is true, as soon as I opened your card and read your loving and heartfelt words, my mind and heart was immediately at ease, and I honestly don't have a shred of nerves in me right now, and feel like I can take on anything. Your kind words really touched my mom and I, and I'm actually going to bring your card with me on my trip, so that anytime I start feeling nervous, or self concious, I can read it, and be reminded that I have such amazing friends who care about me, and who are thinking about me, and I will know that I can handle ANYTHING!!! :D I love you soooo much Tara, and I honestly can't even explain in words how grateful I am to have you in my life!!! God Bless You my Friend!!! You are in my heart, and prayers ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :heart: Brad :wave:

:bighug::bighug::bighug:

[Brad Russ]

Brad, you are more than welcome...I am so glad that you liked the card; it came from the heart:)

PS..You are going to have a beautiful trip, I can feel it:)


Thanks Tara, I know I will now!! :)

[Brad Russ]

Thanks Brad. :) My sister doesn't have any stage fright. I'm not sure why, but that's good that she doesn't. Some of the other students have a lot of stage fright so they think that my sister's enthusiasm without being scared will help the other students show their talent more. She's not a shy person like I am. I can't imagine getting up there and dancing like she did. Then again I don't know how to dance. :lol: I remember singing the song, Save The Best For Last by Vanessa Williams, in a camp talent show when I was 13 & 1/2 (June 1992). I was nervous. The camp video taped the talent show. I remember thinking that if I messed up it would be on tape. :lol: I"m not sure why the camp taped it. We didn't get a copy of it.

That's pretty unusual that your sister wouldn't have any stage fright, but hey, I've heard that many famous people have no stage fright, so maybe that's a good sign. ;) I know what you mean though about getting stage fright. I was in a school play in front of 200 people when I was in the first grade, and had to give a little 10 second introduction before the class sang a song. I honestly felt like I was going to pass out, and was surprised that I even remembered my lines. It was at that point that I vowed never to perform live in front of a big crowd again!! :lol: I guess some people just have it, and some don't. lol

Here was my line:
I'm sure you will all agree, Santa needs helpers, his favorite is Alfie. :lol:

Then we sang a song called Alfie the Elf. I can't believe I still remember that. lol.

[swedeace]

I finally got to use part of my Applebee's gift card for my late lunch today that I received for my birthday since early December! :lol: My boss and his wife gave it to me, and he's asked a couple of times if I have used it yet. I felt bad telling him I haven't because he knows it's my favorite national restaurant. I have been trying to save it for a "good day," but when will that be? So, I used it today and bought my favorite Applebee's dish, Fiesta Lime Chicken! Mmmm!! The dish is now $9.49! Wow!!! So expensive!!! :eek: I was absolutely stuffed! I came back home and took about a 2.5 hour nap. All that yummy food made me sleepy.

[dawsongirl]

My e-mail is working again. :)

My sister auditioned at her middle school today (it was after school) for an 'American Idol Type' talent show. I think it's more along the lines of 'America's Got Talent' type talent show because it's not just singing. I was hoping she would be picked. I was worried though that she might not get picked and that her little heart would be broken. She was so excited to audition. My mother didn't think they would let her audition because she's a special education student. They let her audition. Most afterschool activities don't allow special ed. students to participate in, which I think is wrong. Anyway, my sister was chosen. :D She's really happy. She danced. She dressed up and from what I hear she impressed everyone. Apparently at the end of her dance she threw her hat to someone in the audience. :lol: When she told me that I thought that was cute. :) I would have liked to have been there to see that. The students who were picked today will practice their talent every Monday and Wednesday after school. In May they will perform downtown. I think that's cool. Hopefully things will go well and she will be able to continue to participate in the program until the end of the school year in May. I really hope it doesn't make me sound like a terrible person, but it will give me a nice break twice a week for two hours on those two days. :) More importantly though, I'm happy for my sister.
That sounds really cool! Hope she brings the house down.


That's sad though that most extra-curricular activities don't let Sp. Ed. kids participate. I can understand not sports maybe, but arts ones wouldn't be a problem. I can see my old drama coach not wanting those kids in his plays tho...he was a freakin hot-headed perfectionist.

[dawsongirl]

That's pretty unusual that your sister wouldn't have any stage fright, but hey, I've heard that many famous people have no stage fright, so maybe that's a good sign. ;) I know what you mean though about getting stage fright. I was in a school play in front of 200 people when I was in the first grade, and had to give a little 10 second introduction before the class sang a song. I honestly felt like I was going to pass out, and was surprised that I even remembered my lines. It was at that point that I vowed never to perform live in front of a big crowd again!! :lol: I guess some people just have it, and some don't. lol

Here was my line:
I'm sure you will all agree, Santa needs helpers, his favorite is Alfie. :lol:

Then we sang a song called Alfie the Elf. I can't believe I still remember that. lol.
lol!

When I was in school, I loved being on stage. But now, I think I've developed stage fright because I don't know if I'd want to do that now. Maybe in a big ensemble, but not alone.

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

My date is tomorrow. IM SO EXCITED!! And nervous :eek:

[Seth]

For absolutely no good reason, after breakfast this morning, I drove from Bowling Green to Nashville and back. (~45 minutes each way). Random drives with no purpose really relax me and allow me to unwind.

[Shine]

I finally got to use part of my Applebee's gift card for my late lunch today that I received for my birthday since early December! :lol: My boss and his wife gave it to me, and he's asked a couple of times if I have used it yet. I felt bad telling him I haven't because he knows it's my favorite national restaurant. I have been trying to save it for a "good day," but when will that be? So, I used it today and bought my favorite Applebee's dish, Fiesta Lime Chicken! Mmmm!! The dish is now $9.49! Wow!!! So expensive!!! :eek: I was absolutely stuffed! I came back home and took about a 2.5 hour nap. All that yummy food made me sleepy.


I love Applebee's too, Mona. It is one of my favorite restaurants as well. For Christmas 1996 a friend bought me a gift card to Applebees. Well, if you are abe to come to Chicago we will have to go to Applebee's. :D

[swedeace]

I love Applebee's too, Mona. It is one of my favorite restaurants as well. For Christmas 1996 a friend bought me a gift card to Applebees. Well, if you are abe to come to Chicago we will have to go to Applebee's. :D
Heck yeah!! Living it up at Applebee's sounds like major fun!!! :D I look forward to it! Speaking of which, we GOTTA send our package to our interim dean on Monday as the days are nearing. Eeek! :eek: Oh, and I received your PM. Thanks! I will write you back soon. Hope your email's working now. If not, then I can just PM you instead?

[Shine]

Heck yeah!! Living it up at Applebee's sounds like major fun!!! :D I look forward to it! Speaking of which, we GOTTA send our package to our interim dean on Monday as the days are nearing. Eeek! :eek: Oh, and I received your PM. Thanks! I will write you back soon. Hope your email's working now. If not, then I can just PM you instead?

Yeah, my email is still down, Mona. I'm probably going to have to have someone come in and look at it. PM's are the best means of reaching me right now. :wave:

[Courtnee]

Blades of Glory ruled.

[Shine]

I'm going to a friend's bridal shower tomorrow (Sat). I've never been to one before. I'm hoping I will have a nice time.


That makes two of us. I've never been to a bridal shower either. :lol:

[swedeace]

I received a text from a local friend I met online whom I haven't talked with since late January. She greeted me, and it made me smile to know she has not forgotten about me. I think she's a great person, and I want to hang out and become her friend. I just can't text reply her at the moment because my cellphone company wants me to pay some of my high bill first, but their online payment option is down tonight. Grrr....I didn't want her to think that I am neglecting her text asking how I am doing. :mad:

Also, I received an open invitation for a local friend's (the best friend of the girl above) upcoming birthday celebration at a music club next Wednesday. I am very interested in attending, and I want to RSVP!!! I will wait until tomorrow or Wednesday to RSVP the invite because I don't want to look overly desperate. I get to finally meet the two of them in person! Woohoo!! :D

[Courtnee]

I got my acceptance letter for the pep squad this morning.

[dawsongirl]

I got my acceptance letter for the pep squad this morning.
Congrats!

[Max Whittaker]

I'm actually starting to enjoy my job. Thank God! I'm growing into my role as grunt, and I actually feel I'm earning my money! I'm becoming efficient and my enthusiasm is returning to me! I had a long week. 10 days of work. But it was not all that unbearable...

I will always adore what I used to do. And I will always miss it. I would go back to it in a heartbeat if they asked me to. But it feels good that I can finally move on with my life...

:wave:

[dawsongirl]

Yesterday I was told that one teacher that I thought hated me complimented me on my English skills. I have no idea what I did to warrent that, but I'll take what I can get considering I think 75% of the people there want me fired.

[swedeace]

I have been feeling better about myself since this past weekend, and it's such a refreshing feeling. It's surprising to know that letting jerks go can help raise my self-esteem and self-worthiness.

Also, I am looking forward to re-reading a great self-help book that has helped me in a lot of ways in 2005. It's time I pick up my own pieces. Therapy has also been a starting point for turning me around.

[Shine]

I got my acceptance letter for the pep squad this morning.


Congratulations :)

[Shine]

I have been feeling better about myself since this past weekend, and it's such a refreshing feeling. It's surprising to know that letting jerks go can help raise my self-esteem and self-worthiness.

Also, I am looking forward to re-reading a great self-help book that has helped me in a lot of ways in 2005. It's time I pick up my own pieces. Therapy has also been a starting point for turning me around.


This is great news, Mona. :) You are a wonderful person and you deserve to feel good about yourself. :) :wave:

[Shine]

Ummm, men usually do not go to bridal showers..LOL


Yeah, I Know. :lol: That is why I've never been to one. :lol:

[Shine]

:lol:

The bridal shower was interesting. Overall it was fine except for the person who was in charge of the bridal shower. My friend wasn't the one in charge of the shower. The girl that was in charge was very rude to everyone and was getting on people's nerves. She kept making a huge deal out of the fact that she was the one who put the whole shower together and she was very overbearing. The girl kept running over to my friend whenever she would try to talk to others at the bridal shower. I only had a chance to talk to my friend once for about 30 seconds. When it was time for refreshments I tried to go over to sit by my friend and a few of her friends, but there wasn't room at the table. I thought about pulling a chair close to the table, but the girl in charge prevented me from doing so. I sat in between my friend's mom and her great-grandma which was across the room. We had to wait for nearly an hour and half for my friend and the girl who was throwing the shower to show up. It was supposed to start at 2:30pm, but they didn't arrive until nearly 4pm. When they did arrive the girl that was in charge of the shower made a big deal out of why she was late. She emphasized that she had to go and pick up my friend, who doesn't drive. The weather also wasn't very good on Saturday which also caused them to be late.

Everyone played a few bridal shower games. I even managed to win the first game. :) The first game was called "How Well Do You Know The Bride?" It had ten questions. I got 8 out of the 10 questions correct. Because I answered the most questions correct I received a prize. It was a stationary with cards and envelopes. It was nice. I will definitely use the stationary cards/envelopes. The other few games were harder.

I'm glad to hear that you had a nice time, Jenny. :)

[MaydayMalonesGirl]

i'm going to see shearwater and xiu xiu tomorrow in philadelphia. so booyah.

and i also just found some music on soulseek that i've been looking for for like 28462 years. and it's actually downloading. yay.

[Courtnee]

thanks, cathy, jen, and mike. :) I get fitted for my uniform on tuesday!

[Shine]

My dog is beginning to feel better. :)

[swedeace]

This is great news, Mona. :) You are a wonderful person and you deserve to feel good about yourself. :) :wave:
Aw, you're so sweet. Thank you, Mike. :hug: That's good to hear your dog is feeling better.

---

I just came back from an evening Step Aerobics and stretching class, and I feel good. The workouts and stretching were really nice. I am sure I will experience the pain throughout the weekend just like I did the last time I took both classes back-to-back two weeks ago. :lol: Oh, well....I am happy to have an opportunity to workout. My health is very important to me to keep up, especially since I have relatives who have had/have Diabetes.

[Shine]

I just came back from an evening Step Aerobics and stretching class, and I feel good. The workouts and stretching were really nice. I am sure I will experience the pain throughout the weekend just like I did the last time I took both classes back-to-back two weeks ago. :lol: Oh, well....I am happy to have an opportunity to workout. My health is very important to me to keep up, especially since I have relatives who have had/have Diabetes.

Glad to hear that you had a great day, Mona. :)

[swedeace]

Ohhhh....I was right!!!! I thought I heard a rumble of thunder about ten minutes ago. The second round of rumbles definitely confirmed it! That means - rain! Yay!! :D I originally thought it was my upstairs neighbors moving something.

[Already Gone]

My new barcode scanner arrived today, well technically, last night but I was asleep so anyway. It took awhile to figure out how to get it working but now i'm good to go.

I've entered most of my DVD's into the computer and pretty much all of my books. I love it and Amazon.com. :D

[Max Whittaker]

I love it and Amazon.com. :D
Amazon.com is a lovely world, indeed.

[Janice]

The Sopranos starts tonight! :yippee:

[Already Gone]

The Sopranos starts tonight! :yippee:

I know, I can't wait! :D party:

[Brad Russ]

I feel really good today because I got two sweet pm's from Tara and Jen, and two beautiful ecards, including one from my dear friend Janice, which totally made my day!!! :D It's amazing how seemingly little things, can in reality have the biggest impact on a person, and on their day. You all really helped to make this day 100 times better!! Group hug time!!!!! :hug::hug::hug::hug:

[dawsongirl]

My new barcode scanner arrived today, well technically, last night but I was asleep so anyway. It took awhile to figure out how to get it working but now i'm good to go.

I've entered most of my DVD's into the computer and pretty much all of my books. I love it and Amazon.com. :D
What is that for? Inventory management?

[Courtnee]

My mom's making blueberry muffins :liplick:

[swedeace]

Right before my boss left for the day, he gave me one of his Vicadin capsules to help this stupid headache pain go away. I think it's starting to kick in because I don't feel as painful as I did 1.5 hours ago. That's a very good thing for me!

Because I am feeling a bit better, I am strongly considering going over to Swing Dance Mondays at a dance studio right after work. It'll begin in about an hour from now, and I get off 30 minutes from now. I just wanna be able to dance and mingle.

[Courtnee]

Right before my boss left for the day, he gave me one of his Vicadin capsules to help this stupid headache pain go away. I think it's starting to kick in because I don't feel as painful as I did 1.5 hours ago. That's a very good thing for me!

Because I am feeling a bit better, I am strongly considering going over to Swing Dance Mondays at a dance studio right after work. It'll begin in about an hour from now, and I get off 30 minutes from now. I just wanna be able to dance and mingle.
GO FOR IT! :D

[swedeace]

Thanks, Courtnee and Tara. If you haven't read my post over at the Complaint Dept., I didn't get to dance. The studio was locked, so I believe they're not having their Swing Dancing nights on Mondays anymore. Too bad.

I have gone Swing Dancing before, and I agree with you, Tara. It's a lot of fun! My only problem is that I have no partner to dance with. I've gone there, and the instructor or one or two guys already with girls will ask me to dance for a song. After that, I don't have anyone. All the guys over there already have a dancing date, so it's convenient for them.

[swedeace]

I'm going to start prepping up for my Swedish meatballs dish. I'm going to cook them tonight and then take them to work for a retirement potluck tomorrow at work. I hope they come out well!

[Brad Russ]

:bighug:

Thanks for the pm reply. :)

You're :welcome: Jen!! :bighug:

[swedeace]

YUM!!!, you sound like you are a fantastic cook, Mona..save me some of those swedish meatballs, they sound delicious!:)
:lol: Well, they came out really well! A lot of my co-workers loved them. I would've saved you some, but they were all devoured. :lol:

---

The Chicago Pixel Conference for PhotoShop is too expensive, so it looks like my co-worker friend and I won't go to that one. Instead, we are aiming for the two-day PhotoShop conferences either in L.A. or New York City in late June 2007! Those are cheaper, so I am going to put our package together again tomorrow and Friday. I am aiming for NYC since I have never been east. :D

[Courtnee]

I got fitted for my pep squad uniform yesterday. I think they're going to be cute :D

[Shine]

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The Chicago Pixel Conference for PhotoShop is too expensive, so it looks like my co-worker friend and I won't go to that one. Instead, we are aiming for the two-day PhotoShop conferences either in L.A. or New York City in late June 2007! Those are cheaper, so I am going to put our package together again tomorrow and Friday. I am aiming for NYC since I have never been east. :D


That's too bad, Mona. I'll miss getting the chance to meet you in person.

[Shine]

I'm going to start prepping up for my Swedish meatballs dish. I'm going to cook them tonight and then take them to work for a retirement potluck tomorrow at work. I hope they come out well!


Can I have some? :D

[Shine]

My dog was finally acting like himself again tonight. :) :dog: I hope that this is a sign that he is going to get better. I have been praying for him every night. Sunday morning I am going to go to Church to say a prayer for him. :)

[swedeace]

That's too bad, Mona. I'll miss getting the chance to meet you in person.
I know. I thought of you. :( Honestly speaking, the Barry Conference never responds to our emails or calls we've sent them this year and last year concerning questions about the conference. Well, if you find an upcoming Adobe conference in Chicago in the next coming months, keep your eyes peeled and let me know. Then, we can try for that.

Can I have some? :D
:lol: As I told Tara, we already finished them, but next time I will make some more for especially you two. ;)

Mike, great news about your dog!!! :D

[Courtnee]

Today was good day. :)

[Shine]

Today was good day. :)


I'm glad to hear it. :)

[Shine]

We put Duke back on solid foods today and so far he has been holding them down.

[Janice]

I got one of my tax refund check back today! :yippee:

[Janice]

We put Duke back on solid foods today and so far he has been holding them down.
Yippee for Duke! :yippee:I'm so happy Mike. That must have been frightening for you.

:dog:

[swedeace]

Here is a picture of my friend and her husband at the church. Please don't quote the picture, thanks.
Just to let you know for future reference - when you attach a photo, others cannot quote it anyway. It's only when you actually post the entire URL when others can quote it, so there is no need to worry about others quoting pictures you have posted in the past. :)

[Shine]

We got a second opinion on our cat from a different vet. My mother and sister brought our cat Chava in this morning. I didn't know my mother was planning on bringing him in today. I'm the 'safe' person because I wasn't along for the vet trip. It helps if we have one person who is considered the safe peson for Chava. Even though we are only doing what's best for him he can't understand that so having someone who feels 'safe' helps him. The vet today thinks the new brand of kitty litter we used for about three weeks was causing problems. We have since gotten rid of that and it's made a difference. We think that Chava had a reaction to it. We think that he got some in his ears which lead to irritation from bacteria. We have some special ear wash for his ears and some ear drops just in case there is an ear infection. The vet isn't certain whether it's an infection, but doesn't think it is. The other vet wanted to remove his back nails which from what we have learned is against the law unless you can prove that it's in the best interest of the cat. Early last week we bought what are called soft paws from PetSmart. You place them on the cat's nails so that when the cat scratches he can't hurt himself. The soft paws are safe and cannot hurt the animal. The soft paws have really helped and soon we will be able to take them off. Hopefully soon Chava will be back to his usual 100% self. :cat:


I hope that Chava is feeling better, Jenny. :)

[Shine]

Thanks Mike. :) Chava is starting to feel better. We think the ear drops and ear wash are helping. I hate to see animals suffer. I hope Duke is continuing to make progress and get better. I hope the solid food is still going down ok for him.


I'm glad to hear that Chava is doing better. Duke is having a much better week this week then he did last week. :) As am I. :)

[swedeace]

I just walked 1.5 miles around the track. I wasn't up to completing 2-3 miles today, but I feel good.

[Shine]

I just walked 1.5 miles around the track. I wasn't up to completing 2-3 miles today, but I feel good.


That's great, Mona. :) I took a walk early this evening and it felt wonderful.:)

[PZelda]

Distance: 16.534 miles
Max speed: 19.5 MPH
Average speed: 11.3 MPH
Time: 1 hr 27 min 49 sec
Calories burned: 471.7
Fat calories burned: 48.5

^^^^^ from my bike ride today. I remember when I got serious about losing weight, I could barely do more than two miles at a time on my bike without stopping. I would stop to catch my breath ALL THE TIME. Which is funny when you think about it, because I've always loved biking all my life- I just didn't get too serious about it until two years ago.

Once I've got my stamina back to where it should be, I can breeze through my 15+ mile bike rides with no problems. When it's warmer, I'll be able to do 20 miles in one shot. And these pounds will continue coming off! Hell yeah! :banana:

[Janice]

We got a second opinion on our cat from a different vet. My mother and sister brought our cat Chava in this morning. I didn't know my mother was planning on bringing him in today. I'm the 'safe' person because I wasn't along for the vet trip. It helps if we have one person who is considered the safe peson for Chava. Even though we are only doing what's best for him he can't understand that so having someone who feels 'safe' helps him. The vet today thinks the new brand of kitty litter we used for about three weeks was causing problems. We have since gotten rid of that and it's made a difference. We think that Chava had a reaction to it. We think that he got some in his ears which lead to irritation from bacteria. We have some special ear wash for his ears and some ear drops just in case there is an ear infection. The vet isn't certain whether it's an infection, but doesn't think it is. The other vet wanted to remove his back nails which from what we have learned is against the law unless you can prove that it's in the best interest of the cat. Early last week we bought what are called soft paws from PetSmart. You place them on the cat's nails so that when the cat scratches he can't hurt himself. The soft paws are safe and cannot hurt the animal. The soft paws have really helped and soon we will be able to take them off. Hopefully soon Chava will be back to his usual 100% self. :cat:
I hope Chava is feeling better soon. Those soft paws sound cool Jenny. Beats ripping his nails out, in my opinion. Keep us posted. :)

[Seth]

I, after many years of not, finally own a pair of sunglasses - and I got say, I look kick ass in 'em.

[Shine]

Today is my day off from work. :D

[PZelda]

I, after many years of not, finally own a pair of sunglasses - and I got say, I look kick ass in 'em.
I need sunglasses. Badly. The problem is, though, I'd need prescription sunglasses lens. I've had clip-on sunglasses in the past, but I've always lost the stupid clip-on.

I'm going to go in next month, or something, and get them to do so with an old pair of glasses that I own.

[Max Whittaker]

I, after many years of not, finally own a pair of sunglasses - and I got say, I look kick ass in 'em.

You forgot this: :cool:

[swedeace]

I did my body fat testing today in Step Aerobics. It's the last class session of the Spring term. I am at 14% minimal body fat!!! That's a 5% decrease since late January! Woohoo!!! </end gloat>

It was also open gym, and I rode on the stationary bike for about 6-7 miles. :D

[Hollow]

haha awww at school today i bought stuff from a concession-stand like place that was currently being run by a lazy and thoughtless student who gave me my stuff and got to the next person in line and while i was walking off i realized i still had the money in my hand so i went back and gave it to him.. hah neither of us had realized i didn't pay. :grr: i hope it pays off! :angel:

[Max Whittaker]

haha awww at school today i bought stuff from a concession-stand like place that was currently being run by a lazy and thoughtless student who gave me my stuff and got to the next person in line and while i was walking off i realized i still had the money in my hand so i went back and gave it to him.. hah neither of us had realized i didn't pay. :grr: i hope it pays off! :angel:

Aw Ha! Good karma points to you!

[swedeace]

That is wonderful Mona, congrats:)
Thanks! Now I gotta find some community center where I can work out for cheap or free during the next three weeks before the summer term starts on the 14th of May. :D

[Already Gone]

I feel great today! :cool:

I'm in good health
I don't have a care in the world
The weather is warming up and sunny
The walk I took this evening was revitalizing.

[dawsongirl]

I wish I did not have a care in the world

Me too. Unfortunately, my personality isn't like that.

[swedeace]

That is awesome..woooohooooo. I love working out. I walk, almost ten miles a day, because not only am I in good shape, but walking also clears my mind and makes me feel wonderful physically as well as mentally:)
Exactly! I totally agree with you here. It makes me feel soooo good. There have been a couple of times where I was soooo angry or annoyed before walking/working out, and after working out, the feelings just dissipate. Such a great stress-reliever, indeed! :nod:

[Already Gone]

Ha ha ha, HONEY, I wish I did not have a care in the world, must be a wonderful feeling; but anyways, I am glad that you are happy, you definitely deserve it:bighug:

:bighug: Aww Thanks :) It certainly is. I got to the point where I had to let go of all the things that were stressing me out because I didn't want to get sick like I did last year.

[Already Gone]

Ha, I wish I had the determination of just letting, trival things go!!!

I'm working on it. :lol:

[Courtnee]

Me too. Unfortunately, my personality isn't like that.
mine either


:woohoo: my grandparents and uncles are here!

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

I think I start nursing school in September. :D

[Courtnee]

I think I start nursing school in September. :D
sweet. I'm thinking about becoming a nurse when I get out of high school

[swedeace]

Wow...two years ago on this date? Wow, oh, wow.... Hardly believeable!

[Ireneparalegal]

I think I start nursing school in September. :D
Good for you dear. We need more nurses!