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[Jun. 21st, 2006|02:10 pm] |
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| | "Dirty Little Secret" by The All American Rejects | ] |
I was supposed to be graduating today. But I'm not.
I fear I shall be pensive today. |
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| (no subject) |
[Jun. 12th, 2006|09:49 pm] |
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| | "Fix You" by Coldplay | ] |
Why do I do things that I know will cause me significant pain?
When will I learn?
When will I learn to just trust some of the people around me to actually care about me and not be trying to hurt me? |
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| (no subject) |
[Jun. 11th, 2006|03:14 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | The Living Room | ] |
| [ | music |
| | "Rocking the Suburbs" - Ben Folds | ] |
Exam results were fine, especially considering how late some of my essays were. I knew I rocked those exams and the results definitely show that.
In other news, I think I've really screwed up this time. I might have lost a very important person and I don't know what I can do to get that friendship back to normal.
Oh, and just a question, how do you tell someone, "Even though I haven't pulled in a while and would like to, there's no way I'm going to sleep with you; I'd rather be celibate for the rest of my life," without really pissing them off to the extent that you can't still be friends? |
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| I Don't Care Who Sees This |
[May. 8th, 2006|11:28 pm] |
"Where Does the Good Go"
by Tegan and Sarah
Where do you go, with your broken heart in tow?
What do you do with the left over you?
How do you know when to let go?
Where does the good go? Where does the good go?
Look me in the eye and tell me you don't find me attractive
Look me in the heart and tell me you won't go
Look me in the eye and promise no love's like our love
Look me in the heart and unbreak broken
It won't happen
It's love that leaves and breaks
The seal of always thinking you would be
Real happy, and healthy, strong and calm
Where does the good go? Where does the good go?
Where do you go when you're in love, and the world knows?
How do you live so happily while I am sad and broken down?
When do you say it's up for grabs and that you're on your way down?
Where does the good go? Where does the good go?
My birthday present from the world this year was the realisation that it's not me; it's him. Oh, and that I fucking hate people who make up stuff about me and tell it to people they have no business saying such bollocks to.
Despite all this, I am pretty happy. |
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| (no subject) |
[May. 8th, 2006|12:12 pm] |
Anyone who saw my garden at any point in the last few days could imagine the stress Laura and I underwent when the doorbell rang and a workman was there asking about our fence...and then said, "Oh I guess your landlord isn't here yet."
Luckily, it was the landlord of number 48. But yes, we did have an absolute CORONARY.
It's my birthday, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I am entitled to do whatever the hell I want...which includes:
* My bad TV quota
* Backgammon
* A bit of revising of stuff I like
* Asking a boy out to dinner.
Hmm. Good day I think. Time for my breakfast...of frozen garlic bread and champagne. :) |
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| (no subject) |
[May. 4th, 2006|12:32 pm] |
Today I received my first birthday card. It was from my older brother and his wife.
On the Front:
"Happy 50th"
Inside Message:
"Hope your fifitieth birthday is a happy celebration of how special you are! Happy Birthday"
My Brother's message:
"Wazzup A?
Paulie P here, sendin' you a 'Hells Yeah' on your B-day. When I say 'Hap' you say 'P'
'Hap'
'P'
'Hap'
'P'
When I say 'Birth' you say 'Day'
'Birth'
'Day'
'Birth'
'Day'
Lay off the chronic and keep it real dog. Watch out for the po-po and keep your ass out of jail.
Word,
Paulie P
PS: Pour out some beer for your homies who can't be there cuz their [sic] dead or in jail.
Double Word."
My Sister-in-law's Message:
"Happy Birthday Alex (you look great for your age). PS: Paul's been drinking...heavily. Love you!!!
Love, Meaghan"
I love my family sometimes. |
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| Meme from Kylie and Rachel |
[May. 2nd, 2006|03:29 pm] |
meme
1. What time did you really get up this morning? Alarm rang at 5am. I didn't get up til 8.40am.
2. Diamonds or pearls? Pearls
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Hmm...V For Vendetta?
4. What is your favorite T.V. show? LOST, Hollyoaks, Eastenders, Doctor Who, any documentary on Channel Four on "Erotic Films"
5. What did you have for breakfast? Breakfast???
6. What is your middle name? Elizabeth
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Always have been very found of Mexican and Italian.
8. What foods do you dislike? Beef. Mushrooms. Sausage.
9. What is your favorite Potato chip? Either the Tesco Finest Garlic and Sundried Tomato Crisps or Cool Ranch Doritos (though not tecnically Potato)
10. What is your favorite tape/DVD at the moment? Doctor Who, Series 1
11. What kind of car do you drive? When at home, a toyota corolla
12. What is your favorite sandwich? Cheddar, lettuce and cucumber.
13. What characteristics do you despise? Arrogance with no talent, clinginess...
14. Favorite item of clothing? polo shirts...jeans...my new skirt.
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, it would be: I would love to go to Kenya or Australia.
16. What color is your bathroom? ...the colour of needing to be cleaned...
17. Favorite brand of clothing? American Eagle or Gap.
18. Where would you want to retire to? I have no idea.
19. Favorite time of day? Sunrise.
20. Where were you born? New York.
21. Favorite sport to watch? Baseball, Ice Hockey, Football (American or otherwise)
22. Who do you least expect to send this back? Aida - because she hasn't been checking LJ.
23. Person you expect to send it back first? ???
24. What type of detergent do you use? Ariel, I think.
25. Coke or Pepsi? Diet coke with Lime...yum.
26. Are you a morning person or night owl? Night.
27. What size shoe do you wear? 5.5 (British) or 7.5-8 (American)
28. Do you have pets? 2 cats: Elmo and Pogo. 1 dog: Kaylee.
29. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with everybody: My birthday is Monday. Huzzah!
30. What did you want to be when you were little? English teacher.
31. Favorite Candy Bar? Hungry Hippo.
32. What is your best childhood memory? My brother and I singing They Might Be Giants for a week at Disney World while on vacation.
33. What are the different jobs you have had in your life? Stockperson, T-shirt vendor, Del's girl (concession stand worker), camp counsellor, hostess, Carside To Go Specialist, Starbucks barista.
34. What color underwear are you wearing? Black.
35. Nicknames: Alex, Al, Jennings, AJ, Allie, Mouse
36. Piercing? Ears
37. Eye color? Hazel
38. Ever been to Africa? No, but on the To Do list
39. Ever been toilet papered? No.
40. Ever Loved someone so much it made you cry? No.
41. Been in a car accident? Nope - I've been lucky
42. Croutons or bacon bits? I heart croutons.
43. Favorite day of the week? Monday
44. Favorite restaurant? Joe Allen (New York), Mr Taco (Rhode Island), American Joe's Bar and Grill (Rhode Island)
45. Favorite flower? Tulips, orchids, lillies (except Easter lillies which I'm allergic to), wild flowers
46. Favorite ice cream? Chocolate chip cookie dough
47. Disney or Warner Brothers? Disney, I suppose.
48. Favorite fast food restaurant? Wendy's. Yea for frosties...
49. What color is your bedroom carpet? Blue
50. How many times did you fail your driver's test? None!
51. Before this one, from whom did you get your last e-mail? The inestimable Brian Lang
52. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? The Apple store
53. What do you do most often when you are bored? Internet, Backgammon, sleep, crap tv.
55. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire? I don't care.
56. Last person you went to dinner with? Last people I had a meal out with were Mary Elliott, Cara Hoofe and Edwina Donnellan.
57. Ford or Chevy? American? Psh.
58. What are you listening to right now? Snow Patrol
59. What person have you learned the most about life from? My brother or my grandmother.
60. How many tattoos do you have? None.
61. How many people are you sending this Email to? The LJ community.
62. Time you finished this e-mail? 15.47 |
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| Lee's Meme |
[May. 2nd, 2006|03:22 pm] |
Go to your music player, set it to shuffle/random, and answer the following questions with the title of the FIRST song that you skip to each time. No cheating!
If you reached the top of Mount Everest, you would scream:
Accidents Will Happen
The next time you stand up in front of a group of people, you'll say:
Memories Can't Wait
Your favorite thing to say when drunk is:
A Few Small Bruises
Your message to the world:
The Sisters of Mercy
Your deepest secret:
No Day but Today
Your innermost desire:
Just Leave Everything to Me
Your oldest memory makes you think:
We Are
Somewhere in your wedding vows, you'll include:
You've Been Flirting Again
On your deathbed, you'll whisper:
Times Like These
Your friends say behind your back:
Procession
You say behind your friends' back:
Fire Coming Out of The Monkey's Head
Your opinion of LiveJournal:
Mrs Robinson
When you wake up in the morning, you mutter:
Can't Get Enough of Your Love
If you found yourself lost on a desert island, you'd yell:
One Two Step
Right now, your feelings are:
I Love You
What's your excuse for reposting this meme?:
Far Away
Your life's soundtrack:
More Than This |
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| (no subject) |
[Apr. 16th, 2006|08:46 pm] |
Comment on this post and...
1. I'll respond with something random I like about you.
2. I'll tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
3. I'll name something we should do together.
4. I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me (or just me).
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest memory of you.
6. I'll leave you a quote that is somehow appropriate to you, or I will include an icon just for you in my reply.
7. I'll ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
8. If I do this for you, you must post this on your journal so you can do the same for other people. |
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| (no subject) |
[Apr. 13th, 2006|07:35 pm] |
...and the deadline of an essay that I thought was due today but hadn't had a chance to work on has now been pushed back a week.
Thank god. |
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| (no subject) |
[Apr. 6th, 2006|07:27 pm] |
"Forget two thumbs up. Ice Age: The Meltdown earns three toes up -- of the sloth variety."
Oh, Jeff Strickler, of the MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE...you are soooo not funny. |
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[Mar. 20th, 2006|11:14 am] |
I was watching This Morning and I just saw one of their crew guys demonstrate how to check for testicular cancer. He got one of his testicles out on national television and checked it.
You think that he was given a massive bonus for having to do that? |
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| (no subject) |
[Mar. 14th, 2006|11:56 am] |
WHO IS THE 4TH PERSON ON YOUR RECEIVED CALL LIST?
A: Jaz
Q: WHAT'S the MAIN RINGTONE ON YOUR PHONE?
A: "Fantasie"
Q: WHAT WERE YOU DOING AT MIDNIGHT LAST NIGHT?
A: Listening to Laura's description of her weekend and playing backgammon online.
Q: WHAT DID THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE ON YOUR CELL PHONE SAY?
A: "I wish I had the answer. Do you want me to come round?"
Q: WHOSE BED DID YOU SLEEP IN LAST NIGHT?
A: Mine. Alone. As usual.
Q: WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
A: My "Our Town" shirt - baseball style, white and blue.
Q: MOST RECENT MOVIE THAT YOU WATCHED?
A: "Serenity"
Q: NAME 3 THINGS THAT YOU HAVE ON YOU AT ALL TIMES?
A: Phone, wallet, iPod.
Q: WHAT'S THE COLOR OF YOUR BEDSHEETS?
A: Blue.
Q: HOW MUCH CASH DO YOU HAVE ON YOU RIGHT NOW?
A: £10 and like 30 ringgits.
Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF A CHICKEN?
A: White meat. Probably the breast.
Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE TOWN/CITY?
A: London, Providence, Durham
Q: I CAN'T WAIT TO...?
A: Meet Brooke at the airport at some ungodly hour on Saturday morning.
Q: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR MUM?
A: Dec. 27
Q: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR DAD?
A: Dec. 27.
Q: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TALKED TO THEM?
A: Dad last week. Mum this morning.
Q: WHO GOT YOU TO JOIN LIVEJOURNAL?
A: I can no longer remember.
Q: WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR DINNER LAST NIGHT?
A: Bagel.
Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT YOUR CURRENT JOB?
A: Student - 4 years
Q: LOOK TO YOUR LEFT - WHAT DO YOU SEE?
A: The wall.
Q: WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU SPENT £50 ON?
A: Myself. Bought some clothes
Q: WHAT'S THE LAST PIECE OF CLOTHING YOU BORROWED FROM SOMEONE?
A: I think it was one of Tyler's jumpers.
Q: WHAT WEBSITE(S) DO YOU USUALLY VISIT MOST DURING THE DAY?
A: Facebook, livejournal, gmail, the sinner, yahoo games.
Q: DO YOU HAVE AN AIR FRESHNER IN YOUR CAR?
A: No.
Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANTS IN YOUR ROOM?
A: No.
Q: DOES ANYTHING HURT ON YOUR BODY RIGHT NOW?
A: Everything.
Q: WHAT CITY WAS YOUR LAST TAXI RIDE IN?
A: St Andrews.
Q: DO YOU OWN A CAMERA PHONE?
A: Yes.
Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE STARBUCKS DRINK?
A: Grande nonfat Caramel Macchiato with extra caramel.
Q: RECENT TIME YOU WERE REALLY UPSET?
A: This morning.
Q: HAVE YOU BEEN IN LOVE WITH ANYONE?
A: No.
Q: WHO DO YOU THINK WILL REPOST THIS?
A: Most people have posted before me. |
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| (no subject) |
[Feb. 21st, 2006|01:58 am] |
Yes.
The Curly Haired Minxes finished 6th overall...I finished 11th on tab. Yeah. That's right bitches. |
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| (no subject) |
[Feb. 19th, 2006|12:04 pm] |
So this is the first post in a very long time and I have some very good news.
First of all, my debating is starting to come back in a very big way. I have a new partner, Rebecca, and the two of us - though I'm a bit rusty and she hasn't been to training since October and it was her first ever IV. We finished as the third St Andrews team on the team tab. WOOHOO! We'll be going to Edinburgh and totally kicking ass.
Second of all, my belief that there are some genuinely good people in the world has been reaffirmed. I've spent the last week walking around in a daze preparing myself for the worst and wondering what exactly will happen when it all came down to it. Then out of nowhere came a phone call from a friend I had e-mailed asking for advice. There is something to be said about someone who just knew the right thing to do - even when I had no idea of it myself. |
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| (no subject) |
[Dec. 22nd, 2005|01:25 pm] |
What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Several things I'd rather not mention and gotten the drunkest I've ever been.
Did you keep new year's resolutions and will you make more next year?
I don't really believe in New Year's Resolutions - I'm trying to be one of those "One Day At A Time" people, but I will probably make some this year.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes. 3 people actually.
Did anyone close to you die?
Kind of.
What countries did you visit?
Malaysia, UK, US, Iceland.
What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005
A bit more sanity and love to be quite honest.
What dates from 2005 will remain etched in your memory and why?
March 3rd - my life changed forever
May 7th and 8th - my birthday celebrations
June 14th - trip to New York
October 14th - personal reasons I won't mention
December 11th - Got tired of holding on
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Returning to St Andrews.
What were your biggest failures this year?
Letting people I love down in ways I should have and wish I had prevented.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Glandular fever was the big one.
What was the best thing you bought?
My pink dress.
Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Bob, Laura, Bryn, Henry, Pam, Cusack, My parents, Connie, Tyler, Stuart, Zeina
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Not things I wish to mention.
What did you spend most of your spare cash on?
Coffee or computer gadgets
What did you get really, really excited about?
SERENITY!
What song will always remind you of 2005?
Relient K - "Who I Am Hates Who I've Been"
Howie Day - "Collide"
Coldplay - "Fix You"
Compared to this time last year are you happier or sadder?
Happier
Thinner or fatter?
Thinner.
Richer or poorer?
Same.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Studying, being happy
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Loads.
Did you fall in love in 2005?
No.
How many one-night-stands?
Erm. Um. Let's just say none.
What was your favorite TV programme?
Firefly, Neighbours, CSI:, Lost
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Trying to stop with the hating.
What was the last book you read?
Was reading "Journeys in the Dead Season" back in Scotland
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Muse.
What did you want and get?
Forgiveness.
What did you want and not get?
A job that made a lot more money.
What was your favorite film this year?
Serenity
What did you do on your birthday and how old are you?
21 - The night before I went out for a meal with a bunch of friends, including one Brit who flew out from California and we played stupid games. On my birthday a bunch of friends came over and we drank.
What one thing would've made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I don't know.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
For a large part of it, it was either LPH Chic or Uniform-tastic.
What kept you sane?
My iPod
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Sean Maher.
What political issue has stirred you the most?
So many....
Who did you miss?
My family. Both here and in Scotland.
Who was the best new person you met this year?
Amy Maguire or Henry.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005.
You are the only person that can change your life.
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
"Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" - Relient K. The Whole Thing. |
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| Haircut |
[Dec. 22nd, 2005|01:16 pm] |
Despite my mother's protestations ("But your hair looks so good, you shouldn't change it!") I got my hair done yesterday. The colour is about the same as it was before, but there is a difference. I now have fringe (bangs for my American audience). It's quite a swooping fringe as well. This may take some getting used to.
In other news, I'm not sure if my 12 days were enough time at home. I've been seeing a lot of people but I don't know if I'm going to be able to see everyone and that makes me sad. I also now believe that British soaps are far superior to American soaps. I miss Neighbours, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Eastenders. I think that very well may be the saddest sentence I've ever typed. |
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| (no subject) |
[Dec. 14th, 2005|01:24 pm] |
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A few of my favourite things:
*Playing backgammon.
*Winning the games of backgammon.
*Talking about absolutely nothing.
*Silence of the non-awkward variety.
*Coming to the same conclusion for vastly different reasons.
*Long Haul flights. |
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| (no subject) |
[Dec. 11th, 2005|09:24 am] |
I found this on someone's away message and it just made me laugh. I think it could be said about St Andrews as well.
"URI [University of Rhode Island, the uni in my town] is no longer rated in our top annual party schools list because we that it is unfair to include professionals in a list of amateurs." - Playboy magazine |
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| (no subject) |
[Dec. 7th, 2005|10:05 pm] |
I interrupt my normally boring updates to say...
My passport has been sent back.
I have a new visa.
Which means...
I'M NOT GETTING DEPORTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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