visit me there!
Caio!
July 14th, 2004-- CRASH!
OKay, well, I DO have an explanation as to why I haven't updated in a while. Our hard-drive crashed. It was terrible! I nearly had a fit. However, now I'm at Yiayia's, so I can update and such anyway. Besides that, we get our new hard-drive tomorrow! YAY! PARTAY!
Anyway, tomorrow I'm going with Yiayia (Possibly driving lots, too) to Ottawa Illinois, to visit some friends/family. Basically, I'm going to keep her company. She wants me to go with her next week to visit Aunt Norma, but I'm not sure if I want to schlepp to Elgin or not. It depends on how this trip goes and how bored out of my mind I am during the car ride/visit. I have stationery, sharpies, blank paper, stickers, an address book, a coloring book, lined paper (although, admittedly, not much), and...tic tacs. lol, well, I've got some gum, too, if you want to count that. I'm thinking I should have plenty to entertain me whilst I'm not driving. Goodness knows I can make a couple hours entertainment out of 5 sharpies and a blank side of a placemat(more about that later). Anyway, we'll be back Friday afternoon/evening. Shouldn't be too insufferable.
Oh, about the placemat and 5 sharpies. I actually cheated (GASP), 'cause I used a pencil and a pen as well. Anyway, we went to Perkins tonight for dinner, and the back of the placemat was blank! So, I decided to decorate it. So I wrote "Murder, She Wrote" in big bubble letters in then, at the bottom: "Starring Angela Lansbury". Then, I didn't the four corners with purple and blue horizontal stripes, and inside with maroon and teal vertical stripes.:) I colored the bubble letters "gold"---yellow, but it's all the same thing on paper. Come to think of it, I have a comforter that's made up of green and maroon stripes...Vertical ones, too. Maybe that's where I got the idea...*shrugs*.
Random wondering: Who named a hickey? LOL--yea, I know, I randomly wonder about strange things. This one isn't as random as you may think, but nonetheless, I'm intrigued to know. If anyone knows, gimme a holler (via e-mail).
I got the Special Edition Manchurian Candidate today. You know, THE version of that movie---the original (the new one comes out in theaters July 30th--Meryl Streep and Denzel Washington...please...they've got nothing on Lansbury and Sinatra--I don't care HOW MANY academy awards they've won). Anyway, on the Special Edition DVD, they've got a 15-minute interview with ANGELA LANSBURY!!!!! EXCITEMENT!!! yea, I enjoyed it. I've watched it twice (and a half;)).
I'm being quite long-winded today (I guess that runs in the family, with Papa being a pastor and all...), but I think it's just because I'm so absolutely happy. I really shouldn't be, and I can't explain it, but I am, so I'm not kicking it;).
*sigh* Ever missed someone so much you cried? I might someday soon...being gone for three days kills me. I think he knows that, though.
And on that note (E flat), I believe I'll go to bed. Catch you later, everyone!
Shrimp!
July 2nd, 2004--NO ONE CARES!
Hello all! As many of you know, band is one of my many, many passions (made apparently so by the fact that I play flute, piccolo, trumpet, oboe and am learning trombone)! However, the best part of band is: marching season, which, by the way, is fast approaching (we had a practice today). Tomorrow there's a parade that we march in, saddening me to no end. Why? Because no one in our band CARES enough to make it good. We could be an incredible band---if people would just drop the attitudes and leave their problems and differences at the door.
I have been allowed, finally, to be Drum Major for this parade--which again, saddens me. I'd LOVE to be able to do commands and look just--absolutely sharp! But, the director doesn't care enough to TEACH that, and that doesn't help the students to think any better about their band. If these students thought HALF as much about the band and how good we are as they do about themselves---we'd be the best band in the country. No joke. That's how much they think of themselves---and how little they care about band in general.
This really gets to me, because most of the people in band are in my grade---and I hate to say that if their commitment and attitude in band shows anything about their future--our future as a country---looks bleak. I'm thinking---"Are we not already messed up enough?!" So, I'm reminded of Patti Lupone's latest "rambling from the road" on her website "Oh Hippies, where art thou?"--and I wanna be a hippie. haha. Well, if the future is going to be as bad as it looks---I really do!
But mainly, I just wish someone would take it seriously. The band, the future---anything, really, besides their hair, make-up and clothes. Do I have to say it again?! That stuff--hair, make-up, clothes, etc., etc...---is not going to get anybody anywhere. Unless of course they all plan on becoming hookers---in which case, okay, maybe it will. We have a VERY VERY talented and bright musician in the band---you'd think if anyone would---SHE would take it seriously. Nope. Not at all. I think to her "band" is the period between PE and---some other pointless class. I just find myself asking---"Why are you here? Why in the world are you even in band if you're not willing to take it seriously and work hard for it? Why do it if you don't believe in it?" But then---not everyone thinks like I do, I guess.
I'm off to be depressed some more. Maybe I'll cry a little. Maybe I won't. Who knows? I do know one thing, though: I'm not touching an instrument for almost a week, with the exception of my violin, because I have lessons on Thursdays, so I've got to practice for that.
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June 30th, 2004-- At least I THINK it's June 30th...
Honestly, I have no idea what the date is. Somewhere around the 30th, I think. I dunno...Wednesday. Which actually means that Jesse and I have been dating for...*thinks*...*adds on fingers*...7 weeks! GEESHA BEESHA!!! That's almost forever. lol--well, it's not, but, it's a while. A month and a half--it might as well be forever.
I need a job. Yes, I know. I complain about that a lot. I'd be happy if it was a writing job, but I was still stuck here all day--just so long as it was a job.
I was struck by the epiphany today that I want to be a writer. mwahahaha. I WANT so many things...but I really would be happy writing, I think. IF I only COULD write!
Alas! I want more to act, but am terribly terribly lacking in the acting gene. My great great great whatever aunt and uncle may have been actors, but those were before the days of cousin Edgar (Allan Poe), and they died young. So *shrug* who knows, right?!
So about the job search...do you think I could make much money playing the flute on the sidewalk outside? Keep in mind, this is a town of 2900 people. Yea...I didn't think so, either.
So, I'm stuck until one of my applications is finally accepted, I get an interview, and someone hires me! ANYONE! Good Heavens! I'd do ANYTHING to get out of this pit of redundancy!
So, if you know anyone who needs a writer that can use the word "cephalalgia" in a sentence, let them know I'm here, and I'll work cheaper than most.
And now, my dears, since I do have an acute case of cephalalgia (not to mention the fact that Murder, She Wrote comes on in eight minutes), I'm going to ski-daddle!
By the way, for those of you wondering, "cephalalgia" is...a headache. *wink*
Beef Jerky!
June 22, 2004(barely)--
It's almost 11, so that's why it's "barely" June 22nd.
I know, I know, spare me. I haven't posted in a LONG time. Well, I went on vacation. So there. Now don't you feel bad? Yea, I thought so.
Anyway, I added a new link...to Writing.com. I LOVE the site! It's absolutely amazing! And...my poems are posted there. So, there's something cool.
I found out that I've been playing my character again, lately. I've had that whole "preacher's kid" facade thing going on, again. The character I created for myself. I've decided that that's why no one knows I can act (nor do they think that I can). It's because they don't know that I'm actually acting all the time. It's not perhaps the best thing I could do, hiding and all, but it's what I do, nonetheless. It's why I'm always depressed. Maybe I'm a manic depressive. You know, I really don't like doing re-writes (if you don't understand that, stop reading this RIGHT NOW and go to Amazon.com and look up "Prettybelle" and listen to the clip of the song "Manic Depressives"...'cause it says that they don't do re-writes).
Anyway, vacation was great...in case you care. Got to see Chapter 6 again. They're awesome. Absolutely incredible! 6 part harmonies!!! *drools* I love 6 part harmonies...Well, I hate singing it (although I've never really sung a song in 6 part harmony, before...5 maybe, but never 6), but I love listening to it! I'm obsessed with one of their new songs..."Lost in Canada". Love it!
Okay, well, that's pretty much it. Feeling rather depressed again, so I'm going to go and get some sleep.
Caio!
June 7th, 2004-- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAUREN!!!
First let me say happy birthday, to my li'l sistah, Lauren. Have a great day, Laudie!!!!!!!!
Then, let me say, RIP, Ronald Reagan.
I'm going to try getting to work on my Sweeney Todd shirt, today. Perhaps even an Angela Lansbury/Murder, She Wrote shirt, as well.:) We'll see.
I also have to find a marvelous picture of Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou together that I didn't put in my Len Cariou collage, so that I can mail them to Len Cariou to get them signed. Gotta love Len.
So, I'm off to work on those things, hoping that I won't tire of them, and that I can get them done by the time Jesse calls to tell me when the "cookout" is.
Shiskabobs!
June 4th, 2004-- Excitement!
Yay, so I have a ton of family coming over tomorrow. Isn't that just swell? Don't you nod your head at me! It's absolutely horrid!
However, I do get to escape for the majority of the day, because I volunteered (well, sort of) to help at a Kinder-camp in Springfield. So, I'm gone from around 7:15 tomorrow morning until around 5 or 5:30 tomorrow evening. Splendid, darlings, splendid!
I finally recieved The World of Henry Orient today. I thought it would never come! Of course, I have to go to bed early tonight, because we have family arriving around 4 AM, and I want to get enough sleep to make it through the day tomorrow with kindergarten through 2nd graders, but I have complete confidence that I will watch the movie sometime within the next couple of days. Jesse has to work Sunday, so, maybe then.
Speaking of Jesse, whilst I don't usually chatter about personal things like that, I think that "talking" about this is just grand. I don't know how many of you out there have shared your lives with people, nor do I know how many have actually enjoyed sharing it with someone, but I do know for me, it's absolutely marvelous. I'm not sure I've ever felt like this before about anyone. I realize that that statement was terribly cliche, but it's absolutely true. It's difficult to NOT make future plans and include him in them. It's insane to beign with, because we're absolutely nothing alike. I like music and acting, and while he says he would enjoy acting, he's more into video games and arguing. He's going to be a JAG. Personally, I'd like to be an actress, but I've ranted about that too many times. It's insane, (again), because I can even see myself...NOT being an actress...as long as I was with him---scary words for me. It's always been--just me. Now there's someone else, and not only am I falling for him---I'm falling fast...
Chocolate!
June 3rd, 2004-- Schtuff
Hey all! It's been a few days, but I thought I'd update you anyway--
Report cards came out yesterday--all A's--big surprise. If school were any easier I don't know what I'd do.
Been spending lots of time with Jesse...lots of time talking to Lizz...got to talk to Candi a bit this morning, which was, as usual, an aboslute treat. She's a doll.
I've spent quite a bit of time lately on Patti Lupone's website (why?! I dunno...I'm interested in people who accept Lansbury roles after Angela has so brilliantly conquered them), and I must say--it's quite nice. I love the look into her life and that she's so incredibly nice despite her fame. I also learned things about her, which is always cool. You never know when those questions will come up in Scholastic Bowl.
As usual, I'm not without a writing project. This summer I want to try to develop my poetry skills, because I've recently been exposed to multiple examples of the wonder of poetry and have taken a kind of a shine to it. So, I have to have something to write a poem about. Love is too cliche, I've already written two about parents and what they expect (often too much), and one to my twin.
However, I also started a rather intriging story in the last few days of school, and I'm interested to see how long I can make it and how it will work out. So far it's about Rose Macgill and her best friend Liz--whom I haven't yet given a last name. It's not really my best story, and I'm probably not being as descriptive as I should, but it's interesting to sit and write and see what happens. I'll go back later and see what I can drag out, or, describe in a more detailed manner.
I'm also not without an acting project. I'm trying to work up a monologue, but my problem is that I'm not exactly thrilled about the monologues I've got. I want a funny one, maybe, but there doesn't seem to be a plethora of humorous monolgues out there. If you want funny, you've got to do it yourself. Well, funny and I don't exactly get along like best pals. So, I'm up a creek and I've got to learn one that's at least partially serious. I'd like to find one that I can do with a nice accent, but I'm just lost in that I don't know where to look. The acting bug is great when it bites, but you've got to have resources, or the whole thing can go to visit the devil in a handbasket!
Lizz and I are, of course, busily writing more MSW, and if I do say so myself, it's not that bad. I feel a bit uncomfortable writing Michael Haggerty into Cabot Cove, but I also think that with the teenage characters that we've spent weeks developing, he could be quite fun to have around--the hardest part is not playing the Seth/Jessica romance that Lizz and I would so love to see on MSW. A lot of people would like to see it. Of course, the Jessica/Michael romance wouldn't be bad, either, but we're trying to stay true to the show, and so as per Angela Lansbury's insistence, no romance between Jessica and ANYONE! *sigh* You know it would almost be easier if she got together with someone. Although I'm not sure how any man is suppose to measure up to Frank!
Well, that's pretty much all I've got to ramble about for now. I want to go practice violin, do some voice stuff--perhaps play a game or two with mum and papa(lol--the mum is British and "Papa" I got from Gypsy, even though Papa hates it--I love Sondheim!).
Turkey Roast!
^^^^^ Despite some people's belief, that's actually quite wonderful!
May 27th, 2004-- angelfire's gone mad! finals!
Okay, well, angelfire's gone mad. End first paragraph.
I've got a boyfriend. End second paragraph.
Finals started today. They end tomorrow. End third paragraph.
Well, I've only got two finals tomorrow, but they happen to be my hardest two. Geometry and Chemistry. I have a break in between them which I'm going to use to come home and watch Murder, She Wrote.
Anyway, tomorrow I'm going to school for finals etc etc, then I'm going to Springfield with Jesse(yes, that would be my boyfriend), and then coming home to go to graduation to play the freaking oboe. 'Tis fun stuff, let me tell you!
Then, on Saturday, I'm going to Nokomis to see my seester graduate and go to her parrrrtaaaaaaay! The only disappointing thing is that I'll have to find the way back myself. I may take the long way and go to Springfield and then go home, since I don't want to get LOST!
Today I figured out something interesting...on the phone, I sound like Lizz's little sister...who is THREE!
Enough! I'm out.
May 16th, 2004--*sigh*
Life is interesting. And isn't it wonderful how parents are so supportive?! (yes, if you couldn't guess that was indeed sarcasm)
Guys are stupid (sooo, sooo, unbelievably stupid, with the exception of Monkey).
That's really all I have to say today, other than that Death can have me any day, now.
May 15th, 2004---Visit my WEBSITE!
Hey all! I have a *NEW* website (as of like, December or January). Go visit! It's in my list of links, now.
Also added to my list of links is Tony's site, Floaty-man.com. It's...interesting.
Well, I've gotten new stuff added to my Angela Lansbury site, and cause for excitement, I've figured out something new on the program, which completely rocks my socks.
SOCKS! That reminds me! Monkey made me the coolest socks! Well, he used socks that he'd bought somewhere, and he made an iron on transfer that said, in the Lansbury font and rainbow colours, "Angela Lansbury Rocks My Socks"! I'm completely excited! Part of me wants to wear them, and part of me says, "Nah, put 'em on your Angela shelf and they'll last longer." At any rate, Monkey and I have decided to make Sweeney Todd shirts. Matching ones, ayuh, you guessed it! It's gonna rock my socks!:)
So anyway, I got Angela's biography today (the one they did on A&E), and I'm still waiting (impatiently) for "The World of Henry Orient".
Took mum out for lunch today at Olive Garden. Rocked my socks. It was for Mother's Day. Then we went shopping and I got tons of new clothes. I sort of like Mother's Day, now.
I just have to find wrapping paper for a present for a three year old, and the day will be a success. Then, of course, I have to put the sheets back on my bed (Que Pena!, which means, What a pity!), because mum chose to wash the sheets today.
Have you heard about the new Murder, She Wrote movies? Yea, I have, too. Not sure when/if they're going to happen, but, I've got to keep my fingers crossed. I LOVE watching ANGELA LANSBURY! You know, I tried thinking of words to describe her importance to show-biz, and I really can't think of any.. "legend" seems to classic and not quite powerful enough. "Queen" seem too...snotty(not that queens are snotty, of course, maybe they ARE snotty, I wouldn't know, I've never met any).
So, anyway, I'll keep thinking on that one. If you come up with any good ones, let me know.
Ten days till school's out!
Spanish Rice!
May 12th, 2004-- 13 days till school's out.
I've been playing the dedicated little musician, today. Practiced Oboe, practiced violin, practiced trombone a bit. I'm almost ready to go practice watching Angela Lansbury.
Lizz's computer is down. This makes me sad and gives me---a lot of extra time! It's sad not having my twin here to chat with at our usual times. Lizz, darling, I miss you!
Oh! I know the perfect thing to do. I have several things to copy onto tapes--I shall get right to that. I have to finish Lizz's MSW tape, and copy "Fear Strikes Back" for someone. Better go get to that. Sorry so short today, but, things happen. LOL...I didn't really have much to say anyway. Maybe tomorrow I'll rant. Danny's Sweeney Todd partay is Friday, so I won't be on then. Don't know about Saturday since I'm taking mum out to eat for her birthday.
Breadsticks!
^^ As you can see, I've ventured out of the world of breakfast foods, and into..normal foods.
May 11th, 2004-- Due to the fact that I've been updating so frequently, I've not much to say.
The job search continues. If you know anyone who is hiring, let me know. Everyone hates me. That's not a positive thing.
Been thinking A LOT lately about how sheltered small towns are. I wanna go to New York City...see homeless people. I think maybe it'll give me a sense of...fortune...or something similiar. Anyway, just going to New York would rock my socks, anyway...I could meet up with Lizz;). Pray that my parents let me go this summer!
Because yesterday was Lizz's birthday, I'm doing a little tribute to Lizz, ready?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LIZZ!
So, I reiterate, a little tribute;). Lizz knows I love her! She's my twin, for goodness' sakes! Hope you had a great one, Lizz, you're the aboslute greatest! One more year...and you can drive!;)
Well, that's pretty much it for now. I'm waiting. Just waiting for The Tyne Daly Show to come on(also known as Judging Amy, but in this house, it's The Tyne Show).
So, guess I'll catch you tomorrow or...whenever I update.
As Regine from Living Single always said:
Smooches!
May 9th, 2004--And so it continues...
And so it continues... I thought was a rather nice title, because that's precisely what I feel is going on right now. Things are just continuing. Life continues in that steady grind, the seasons continue to change, the flowers continue to grow and die and then suddenly again SPRING to life. My job search continues.
That was setting up to be a rather eloquent speech until that bit about the job, but I really have been stressed about that, lately. I need money for college--well, mainly college.;)
Not much to say today..."HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY". That's about it. Don't usually have much to say on Sundays. I'm intensely bored. I think I'm going to go take screen captions from Blackwater Lightship. Yay for Angela Lansbury!!!:):):)
Catch you all later!
May 3rd, 2004-- Frustration!
Took off some entries today, hope you'd all read them.
I typed a TON of stuff yesterday and now--it's not appearing here. Hello!!! Angelfire!! All my little rambly typie deals are suppose to magically appear, when I update!
Most of it was pointless--my usual-"I'm an idiot" sotries, but here are the highlights.
Got my driver's license...feel like a moron.
Am now playing a total of 8 musical instruments, at least I am today, after fiddling with the trombone...(oh wait...you FIDDLE with a VIOLIN! MWAHAHAHA I crack myself up...lol, okay, not so much, moving on..). Piano. Organ. Piccolo. Flute. Trumpet. Oboe. Trombone. Violin.
My grandfather, Papou, passed away April 20th, 2004. A full four days before I was set to play the White Rabbit in the school production of Alice in Wonderland. For those of you wondering, yes the schow did go on, and yes, I played the White Rabbit. It was also a full seven days before my birthday and my obtaining of the wonderful thing I now have called a DRIVER'S LICENSE. Stay off the sidewalks and out of the parking lots. (That's only funny to Monkey--AKA Danny.)
Also, since last posting, I have done quite well in music contest (Division I on my piccolo solo--the best you can get and Division two on the flute duet with Candace).
Angela Lansbury's rumoured to be doing two more MSW tv movies, as well as being in the upcoming 2005 movie, Nanny McPhee, starring Emma Thompson and Colin Firth. Don't miss it! I know I won't!
Blackwater Lightship is now out on DVD, don't forget to order it. Angela rocks my socks.
Which reminds me, a big thank you/shout out to Lizz for making me a bright, hot-pink apron, and embroidering the words, "Seth Rocks My Socks" upon it. I am forever grateful to you and Mom-Jean. Just remember, You've got me to lean on, darrrrrrrling, you!;)
So, anyway, back to my miscellaneous ramblings...
Lizz and I have begun writing lots and lots of MSW. It's loads of fun. We have great times together. Can't wait to go to NY and see her!!!
Okay, so, I think that's basically it...in a nutshell...I said it more comically and it took longer last night, but I really can't remember a thing about it, so you'll have to stick with this.
February 23rd, 2004- Wow! Forgive my even longer absence, even though I have no excuse. I've taken up violin, and I must practice flute and piccolo for the duet and solo that I am doing for contest March 6th (wish me luck!)
We had auditions for the school play on Friday. I'm terribly nervous. I don't find out until tomorrow what part I've got (not got). Wish me luck there, too!
Murder, She Wrote wasn't as wonderful today. Night of the Tarantula and Birds of a Feather. Not exactly my favorites. But, they cant' air my favorites every day, I guess. (Well...they COULD...)
Although I've no school today, I still have a schoalstic bowl meet. Wish me luck.
It seems I'm in need of a great deal of luck these days. Best just pray for me.
Granola bars!
January 4th, 2004- Forgive my absence! I've been dreadfully sick, and incredibly busy over the Holidays! I was too sick to take finals (yikes, so now I have to take them tomorrow when I go back), and too sick to sing, which, in a way, I was happy about.
I got tons of wonderful Angela Lansbury movies for Christmas, and the Murder, She Wrote Casebook. Oh yes! The Murder, She Wrote board game, as well.;) What fun!
Well, I've got a scholastic bowl meet tomorrow after all my finals, so I'm going to go see how smart I can get before then (not very).
My brother is in Korea, and he just signed on the net, so I have to get off to let Mama Rose speak to him...
Rice Krispies!
December 13th, 2003- Hey again! I am in two plays tomorrow at church as "The Innkeeper's Wife". they're forcing me to sing "Oh! Holy Night!" on the 21st, and I have finals Thursday and Friday.
So, I'm really busy. haha. That might be an understatement. Oh yes! And, I joined Scholastic Bowl this year, so I've also got those practices to consider. So, I have to go. I've got work to do.
Krispy Krunchies ...or whatever those dealies are called...
