Your Weekly Townsend Fix Column 40

Hey Everyone!

Well I shouldn't be writing. Why? Because I"m sick and stressed out (bad combination might I add) about school and what can I say...it's not that time at all to piss me off at all because I will not have a problem with telling anyone to their face that they royaly deserve an @$$ whooping (who feels me?). I've been in bed the past 2 days feeling gross and contemplating going to school tomorrow. I have a horrible headache and don't know where that came from. I've been sleeping probably 8 hours a day, not including the 10 i get at night. I probably got less the other night since the Grammy awards were on. Ok just something I noticed...is it just me or did Christina Aguilera literally slather oil on herself and stick herself on a tanning bed? It's ok, tanning mistakes are made. Today I woke up and Mel was already home from tutoring (4PM) I think I was only awake for about half an hour total all day today and she came home. Boy do I have a story for you.

So Mel comes home, she's like my best friend in the entire world so we can read each other pretty well. I knew she was unhappy, pissed, sad, angry or something that's the antonym of happy and bubbley. So I ask her what's wrong. My mom (another best friend) said "You tell her" as she walked off, clearly mad. I figure "Oh man Mel must've done something because mom get's mad at her as often as a solar eclipse." Well, Melanie brought me back to those days of grammar school, you know when you really can't defend yourself cause you're so young. She tells me this this chick in her class, who thinks she's all freakin that said some stuff to her about an old picture with Mel and her good friend. Not only was the comment she made below the waist, she brags, and when Mel was talking to her friend this chick comes, physically bumps Mel outta the way and starts talking to Mel's friend! Ok it's one thing to do it to other kids, it's another to do it to my sister. If you do pardon my french, CRAP like that to my little sister you're doing crap to me and all be darnet if she does it again! I was so freakin angry! I almost got up from my sick couch to call the little chick to tell her off and then convinced myself that I have no buisness telling off a seventh grader. Well at least THAT seventh grader. I'm not juvinile in the sense...well just like that. Honestly, though, Mel's class is cool. I know I might sound wierd but those kids are far beyond their years, I grew with them when I schooled there and when I graduated, well I only saw them whenever Mel went to a party. Remember Monica? The girl I coached with? Well Jon & Cliff (our cheerleaders and Jon's Monica's boyfriend) coach Mel's basketball team. I went out Friday to watch them play and they were probably better than my guys' team Freshman year! On top of that some of the girls were on the bench screaming tips...amusing. But anyways, her class is cool in my book, except for that one girl. There's a girl like that in every class or a clique like that in every class, I can't remember mine though, my class got along pretty well but there's always going to be someone in your life to put you down. My advice? What brings you down today, will make you stronger tomorrow. Head up Mel because she isn't truly a friend isn't half the person you thought of her to be when she was nice to you. I'm aware that my wording towards the situation is harsh. And I'm not going to apologize for being a big sister. I believei n karma and eventually everyone will get what they deserve so there's no use in me going out and kicking butt. If you want to bring down my little sister, you have to go through me, and if you think you can go through me...I've got two words for you...BITE ME. So can anyone tell that I"m in a good mood? I'm in a total good mood. Sick, achey, headachey, and lightheaded. In the words of my friend...I'm in PMS (Pretty Mean Sista) Zone. See what happens when someone hurts my sister? It's a good thing I have anger managment...actually I don't...I consider this my anger mangament.

So I was reading Crazy Meg's post...well Meg we have Chef Mike in the caf and the stairs are killer still. I've resorted that from going anywhere past a certain floor to the elevator with someone who has a key. The caf actually has decent food, the 3 old ladies work on the other campus from where I am, and that's about it. Oh yes and for the lyrics...MY BAD. My dear old friend Liz gave me wrong translation to the second part I mentioned. It IS "Livin like a lover with a radar phone." Let me just tell you this...the meaning behind that is much worse than the word "Thong." Amber and I were talking about it...if you read her post...she's right, it isn't appropriate. Go ask your parents if you really want to know.

So Melanie's encounter with her classmate made me think. After I finished fuming (smoke outta the ears and all) I thought about it. I mean, this one girl, isn't a "rare case" there's girls and people and things that do that to us in everyday life, not just seventh grade. Townsend, they've been through their speed bumps definetley. They have fo sho (hehe) have had their setbacks mentally, emotionally, and physically as a group. Losing David, who remembers David? After that we expected them to be 4. I think even Rye did because he used the words "Four strong" when he emailed me about it. Then Chris came (aka Jayden) and we thought, "all right this is great, he can sing he can dance right on!" And then things didn't quite work out. That pretty much sucked for all parties. I personally was saddened to see the departure of Chris but happy to see that he has found his nitch. Then all of a sudden Matt popped up. Just last year. I mean this guy from Making the Band...again. The only thing after losing 2 members that I could think of was "Oh lord please be the final piece of the puzzle." And by golly he was. If I had to pick the newest member of the group as a new fan I'd say it would be one of the twins! (haha just kidding.) There they were...these would be the final five who wants to conquer the world. (Or something less comicbooky.) Could this be it? Well yea, but they hit their happy ending when they say they do and they haven't said so yet. Since the final 5 were bonded, things haven't been the perfect fairy tale. They've had people trying to put them down through words, actions, and posts on the board. I mean, there's a thin line to your own thought and being just plain mean. See? We all hit our speed bumps, but look how fast that they recover. Dominic told me one time that the best thing you can do is ignore it. Now, being me, it's hard when it comes to my family and friends. Me on the other hand, I can ignore that, that's not a problem. But it's true, ya just gotta ignore it.

The guys have overcome a lot of their trials and such through being themselves. It's true that what brings you down today will make you stronger tomorrow. When the guys get put down, that just puts them more into gear to accomplishing this almost illusive dream for everyone else. It's inspiring to see that they just don't call it quits. For some people they think that when the rough gets going, just stop. And you can't do that. Look at the guys. Not like I"m saying to rock the boat but stand up for what you want to do and go for it. If something seems unatainable, use that as motivation. Nothing's wrong with chasing your dreams if you really want it to be your destiny right? (How cheesy am I sounding right about now?) I don't mean to sound like a fortune cookie but it's true. Over the past couple of years I've known the guys I've become more comfortable personally with sticking up for myself and not being afraid to raise my voice. The guys have this strength that totally is uplifting. Really, how many times have you done something that has been inspired by the background?

As a remedy to the aches and pains we all go through...here's the question of the moment.....WHAT'S THE BEST THING TO DO WHEN SOMEONE TRIES TO PUT YOU DOWN? Now the only answer that isn't legitament is saying "Ask the twins to wrestle them down." That doesn't count....neither does name calling or eye gouging. Post your answers on the board!

That's all for now, I'm going to get back to drinking fluids now and taking motrins, aspirins, and all that other good stuff to get me through my days. Has anyone ever hallusinated on medication? This morning I thought I saw Ryan sitting on melanie's bed. It ended up it was a teddy bear. Maybe it was because I didn't have my contacts in...it was nice for a second though. Next column will be more organized and it will be special edition!!!

Stay Safe & Stay You
Love Always,
Kristen
xoxoxo

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