okazu_kangaroo

and since I've been writing thank you notes...

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:18:35 GMT

here's the one I really want to write:
Dear _______, (<-- fill in with one of your favorite relatives or dear friends)
Thank you so much for your generous gift and well wishes. I plan to use the money you so generously gave me to support massive corporations that will then pay illegal immigrants and children in sweat-shops pennies for that pair of shoes I’ve always wanted. I hope your summer is going well and hope to see you soon. Thank you again!
Much love,
_____________

mini gan izzy coming through

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 01:48:22 GMT

completely ignoring the fact that i haven't updated in forever - it's about time for a post...basically i ended up at cgi again this summer and am having a good time (as always)...my bunk is adorable, but requires about 20 hands when i only have two (and there are only three kids in my bunk)...half the words that come out of my mouth sound something like "no alisha, we keep our hands in our own space", "sara, that's too far, please come back...one, two, three", and "thank you for being such a good listener sammi"...their attention span is even shorter than mine (hard to imagine, i'm sure) and play dough, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and finger paints have become my best friends. as far as the other counselors go, we get along pretty well B"H...there are little things that bother me at times, but that's to be expected i suppose (especially with 5 girls living together in an apartment). One girl [mushky] is from crown heights, another [chana] is from scranton (but went to beis rivkah this year and so knew mushky before they came), the third [leah] is from morristown, and the head counselor [gishy] is from worcestor mass....there's far too much that has happened over the course of the last 3 weeks to really write about and be able to do justice...yesterday we went to lake compounce, which was a lot of fun (despite the fact that it was about 97 degrees out), the kids went on the carousel and all the kiddie rides that i was "too big" to go on, and then I made them walk all the way to the rapids ride so I could go on with them and we could all cool off...thank goodness there were free drinks...it was also a surprise that 2 other gan yisroels and a beis yaakov camp were there as well...after we came back the counselors got to go swimming in one of the camper's pool...not only was it refreshing, but the pool (and house and property) was absolutely gorgeous. the family lives right on the long island sound, next door to a lighthouse and the pool area literally juts out over the sound...today was a pretty typical camp day (if that isn't an oxymoron). The kids davened, had snack and read a story, did leaf stamping, played musical chairs, went in the sprinkler, had a bbq and went home; then I had a half hour break before I had to do fun shops. Somehow my services got volunteered and now I am officially the art director, which is hillarious because the last word I'd use to describe myself is artistic...but I figure if you can learn, you can teach, and you learn while you teach, so why not...anyway, I should probably go work on the newsletter (it's the final one *tear* so I have to make a full page)...I'll be home next week...hope everyone's having a relaxing, enjoyable summer and staying cool =)

'twas a sunny day

Mon, 08 May 2006 01:05:38 GMT

it feels like ages since i've updated, so here goes
ap chem test this wednesday...if i don't get a 5 it doesn't really count for anything...bad realization to come to, especially when i wasn't uberly motivated to begin with...maybe i won't study and will just get a 1...usually i strive for the highest, just out of policy...but it is tempting...would definitely make me laugh

lets see, as far as last week went:
school itself was pretty pointless, so not worth mentioning. (kind of sad how that is...but Penn soon!!)
monday: tutored colin...then went for dinner at edge of the woods to celebrate dad's birthday (which was really tuesday, but monday worked better homework-wise)
tuesday: met and tutored jordan (we're working towards the A, though i wish we had gotten an earlier start, considering we're in the home-stretch [i believe about 20 actual class-days left for me...yay yay yay])
wednesday: jen's b-day!! though she had the ap world history exam, so wasn't in school (IY"H we'll celebrate soon)...tj-maxx, goodwill, stop & shop, marshalls, and starbucks with mom - read more of atlas shrugged
thursday: high hopes and parsha class (sheri is in from israel for her daughter's graduation, so she joined...always nice to have more people/insight)
friday: ate lunch outside with jen...just sat, talking and soaking up the sun, it was the most wonderful feeling...one of those perfect moments, when you want time to stand still and can really appreciate how beautiful the world is
shabbos and today were pretty laid back, looked at my mom's yearbook which was a kick, walked the dogs around the block (needed to air myself out)

hopefully will get together with more people once wednesday's over...i love the spontaneity of being able to decide during the day to get together with a friend after school, rather than planning forever in advance and then having something come up last minute

still no plans for summer...need to deal with that asap
enjoy the sunshine!!

everything's changing, its pesach

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:36:00 GMT

wishing everyone a chag kasher v'sameach!!

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 05:17:39 GMT

i need to live in a bubble...i woke up this morning and couldn't talk without hacking up a storm...not pretty...i hate being sick, and of course school is germ breeding ground extreme...ended up spending the day in my pjs sipping hot lemonade
...not a whole lot new, school's been decent i suppose, though my motivational level is nonexistant at this point and i haven't learned anything of interest in a while (some enjoyable conversations though, if those count)...highlights of last week included a really pretty trail walk at high hopes, scrabble and starwars with dave, colleen, and joe...no longer failing english (went from a 17.49 to a 95)...tons of homework and scholarships on the agenda for tomorrow...would also like to go to a women's rights speech in madison...that's about it... more later =)

a few of my favorite things

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 05:49:54 GMT

Name ten of life's simple pleasures that you like most. Be original and creative

1. a fresh cup of coffee and a good book
2. footprints on the beach
3. meaningful discussions
4. massages
5. late nights
6. playing on a swing-set
7. a long, hot shower
8. shabbos
9. picnics in the shade of a tree on a sunny summer day
10. deep breaths

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 07:56:59 GMT

went to the jewish film festival at conn college tonight and saw ushpizin, a really inspirational, well-filmed movie that portrays the observant lifestyle (in jerusalem) and the importance of having complete faith in Hashem...it just puts everything in a positive light, without making it overly-sweet and unrealistic...one of the few movies i've seen in a long time that i'd say is worthwhile for everyone to go and see...

B is for Boredom

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 05:45:06 GMT

apparently this is me in a nutshell:

Jung Test Results

Extroverted (E) 77.42% Introverted (I) 22.58%
Sensing (S) 62.86% Intuitive (N) 37.14%
Thinking (T) 64.71% Feeling (F) 35.29%
Judging (J) 65.52% Perceiving (P) 34.48%

Your type is: ESTJ
ESTJ - "Administrator". Much in touch with the external environment. Very responsible. Pillar of strength. 8.7% of total population.

seems fairly accurate if you can sum a person up through 150 questions online and some letters (though my dad is convinced i'm an ENTJ and he's certified in myers-briggs testing or something like that)

...also, of note from the other day, my bus driver asked me my name...might sound strange, but i just realized that after two years of interaction on a near daily basis (probably more than i have with most people), we'd never had a formal introduction...how strange is that?! considering i've had conversations with certain people that i'll likely never see again, and introduced myself, yet the woman who knows where i live, picks me up every morning (and waits in front of my house for a few minutes if i'm late), and drops me off by my driveway every afternoon, didn't know my name...'twas very interesting
...my day today was sleeping in, physics, high hopes, parsha class...not too bad [although slightly on the boring side]...last night was unexpectedly better than i would have guessed, thanks to last minute planning and friends

nudge nudge know what i mean? say no more

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 23:40:48 GMT

i wish i would stop talking when i don't have anything [of value] to say
also, school has become beyond pointless - i learn so much more just sitting around and reading on my own
i would however like to get together with a) rakhee b) jen c) colleen and d) dave sometime in the next couple weeks...that would give me something to look forward to

oh and BE HAPPY, ITS ADAR!! YAY!!

life through a lens

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 02:19:05 GMT

I love people watching...i sat in starbucks for 2 hours this morning just watching the people who came in for their morning coffee (as well as reading more of the selfish gene and drinking my own soy caramel machiatto)...there were the college students with cell phones and ipods, mothers with infants, older men in business attire, women in jogging suits...i also got up the nerve to take out my camera (the one with film that i can actually develop and make my own prints - i'm sick of the digital, much as it has some advantages, i'm sure) and asked people if i could take their pictures...unfortunately forgot to read my light meter for the first couple shots...then visited my grandpa and worked on getting him to eat something, since every bite counts...he has the will to live, he really does; if anyone can pull through this it'll be him...its hard to watch, but inspiring at the same time...then went bowling with the bro to clear our minds and just have a good time...we've been spending a lot more time together lately, and much as we get on each others nerves at times, i really enjoy his company

...the rest of my vacation has been pretty low key...hung around the house yesterday, slept for the majority of the day (i can't seem to get enough of it)...health food store hopped in west hartford on monday (trader joes and wild oats) also stopped at marshalls, walbaums, and borders...spent shabbos and sunday with wendy who was home from israel on vacation (her mom made thanksgiving dinner friday night and invited a number of couples from the community, including my hebrew teacher from kindergarten/first grade who i hadn't really talked to since i was in her class - who would have guessed that 11 years down the line we would sit at shabbos dinner together and discuss how her children and grandchildren are doing, how much she misses her husband, and other such subjects...read the parsha and lounged and talked all shabbos, then got slurpies, went to target, and watched sound of music)

...haven't done any of the scholarship stuff that needs to get done, have to get on that soon [procrastination strikes again]...also need to get up to penn at some point...the closer the time gets, the more exciting it seems...

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"A witty saying proves nothing" - Voltaire (1694-1778)

daydream believer

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 23:38:23 GMT

i started to write a really down in the dumps post yesterday...but then deleted it all because it wasn't depression so much as apathy and tiredness and who knows, anyways, nothing worth recording let alone reading...however, amazingly enough, today was the exact opposite and so counteracts the blahs of yesterday...i've realized the more i sleep the more tired i get, strange how that works, maybe my body's trying to tell me something, i just can't quite figure out what...
...in other news today is the consumer holiday, the day where people express their love in material objects such as chocolate, flowers, cards, jewelry, and hearts; go hallmark...i wore pink just for kicks, and handed out carnations for nhs...woohoo
...still haven't played in the snow, which is pretty but cold (looks better from inside i think)...hmm, so my day: delivered flowers, was told i'm idealistic, don't live in reality or do anything for pleasure (very interesting...while i beg to differ with some of it, tis quite a compliment if you ask me =p ), got a history lesson from mr. campbell (i really do enjoy history when i can just learn it for fun...speaking of which, mr. sandford came up to me in the hall today and told me he was offended i didn't take AP government with him, ha)...watched augustus, decided to go to a gsa meeting during lunch to take pictures (fascinating i'd never gone to even see what they did in all my years of high school)...took a physics quiz and let my mind wander while we went over the exact same thing we had to take notes on for homework...talked my way through study hall...came home and watched legally blonde (i love that movie)...and there you have it
i really need something to wrap my mind around...i've always loved school for that, but lately the challenge seems to be missing...

oh and please daven for my grandfather, avrohom ben faiga...thanks!!

light up the night

Mon, 02 Jan 2006 06:23:08 GMT

i was doing laundry and somehow i got to thinking...
...about this big sign i wrote when i was 5 or 6...its now taped on the wall over the stairs going down to the basement...it has the words "THIS IS THE BEST TIME EVER!" written in crayon on a massive piece of butcher paper in my huge, just-learning-to-write handwriting...its funny how i can't remember what i had for breakfast this morning, but i distinctly remember sitting in the entry way, while everyone else was asleep, writing that...my grandma was visiting from SF...also interesting are the words - the fact that i meant them in all sincerity and that now, 11 years down the line, they're still true - this is the best time ever

...so its officially 2006...a brand new year, filled to the brim with potential...there's always something exciting about that...of course when i look back at this past year, the time spent with family and friends, there's so much to be grateful for...

...on a slightly sadder note, vacation is on its way out, and its back to the old grind...somehow, there are three sections of chemistry notes and an analysis paper that need to get done tomorrow *sighs*...however, i did manage to ignore the pile and enjoy the bulk of vacation, which was low key but lovely...highlights of the week include: sitting in starbucks in west hartford reading the fountainhead with mom; pulling up adhesive with jiji (slightly painful, but fun in its own way); dinner, scattegories, and a fascinating discussion on religion with the westhavers; bowling with colleen and dave (along with walking in niantic in the rain, having a boot thrown at us, driving around new london, and breaking the bowling alley); beading with tess (i don't really wear jewelry, but the earrings are quite prettyful); fountainhead all shabbos; lounging around with the family on new years eve; kosher express chinese food with the family

hmmm, i suppose that's about it for now...should probably head to bed...'night

forget regret or life is yours to miss

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 03:39:39 GMT

i admit i posted this same entry on myspace...ha, and i don't even like myspace...oh well, here are the highlights

...Thanksgiving '05's come and gone...
~ mystic village
~ Barefoot concert and Rent (would definitely recommend the movie - amazing music, controversial issues, and a thoughtful storyline...so well done, i was impressed)
~ Alice's Restaurant...its tradition...or maybe a movement =p
~ Turkey and such at grandpa's (followed by calculus and physics, but, shhh, we won't mention that)
~ Food gathering for Shabbos (stop and shop, bjs, shoprite)
~ Atlas Shrugged till 2 a.m
~ Turkey Soup
~ Harry Potter
....and lots of sleep to boot
so that's the story...

...seeing that thanksgiving is over i also need to start buying people holiday presents...i guess the idea of showing you care is nice, but seriously, if you walk into any store now they're playing every christmas song imaginable, it makes me want to lock myself in my room until its all over...but i guess i'll join the mad dash at least one day, so please let me know what you want...these commercial holidays are such fun, and the funny thing is i'm broke...yay...and chanukah has nothing to do with presents...oy =)

O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 04:38:13 GMT

So this past week has been exciting, to say the least:
~ Saturday night: Mary’s wonderful party
~ Sunday: 5 hours of calc with Tess and jiji
~ Monday: awkward picnic (if anyone ever feels the need to defend his manhood...don’t!!...or at least not near me)
~ Tuesday: no school!! extremely successful photo shoot at rocky neck/mccooks [senior pictures] and legally blonde (my fave) with jacob and renee (and heidi, jill, and colleen for some time as well)
~ Wednesday: haircut
~ Thursday: dad to Colorado; Parsha discussion group
~ Friday: school on veteran’s day...how disrespectful
~Saturday: slept all Shabbos (also amusing refrigerator/pantry incident)...mall and borders with mom and bro after Shabbos
~Sunday: mother-daughter book club w/ breakfast and a lovely discussion; boardwalk and book barn with mom and jacob; did my hair

…also hopefully getting together a boston trip with erin and julia, which would be an absolute blast if we can pull it together...hmm, I suppose I should get cracking on my physics...more later =)

a false sense of chi

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 20:31:40 GMT

the leaves are painted...its that stage right before they turn brown, wither and die, where I want to take my camera and color film and go take a picture of every single tree out there...CT is beautiful in the fall, i never really noticed it as much as i have this year...i'd highly recommend stopping and admiring...on the downside its means its starting to get cold (though yesterday was surprisingly warm)...i'm not liking the idea of having to bring out my winter jacket...but what can you do
...today was eventful in an uneventful sort of way...ha, i don't even know what to report...calc, latin, physics (in which i have an insane amount of work to make up by the end of the week), yearbook were all pretty much same old, so no complaints...i need to come up with what my best memory of school is to put in my senior profile...funny thing is i can't think of any...its not that i haven't enjoyed highschool, i really have...its just nothing is popping out at me...freshman year just sort of was, i enjoyed it while it lasted but nothing memorable, sophomore year was by far the best - i really had a chance to meet/spend time with people, junior year had its ups and downs, and senior year is in the making...it's amazing how time flies (like no one's said that before, but i've been feeling it more and more lately) and how much just sort of mushes together...we'll see what i come up with
...now time to go find candy (because there's too much in this house, i feel obligated to help the situation =p ) and try to get some work done ...more updates at some other time

"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society" ~Mark Twain

pay no attention to the man behind the curtain

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 00:25:32 GMT

i don't understand people, i really don't...here's my rant for the day...i was reading the saga (which was very nice as usual) and I read a certain editorial where somebody wrote about how some people think it is really horrible to have to drive their mom's minivan instead of having their own brand-new beautiful car but that really it isn't all that bad...all i can say is WHAT ABOUT THE BUS?!! what in the world is wrong with that lovely invention that picks you up at your door (or pretty darn close to it) in the morning, gets you to school on time, if not early enough to spend some quality time talking to friends, and then conveniently drops you off at your house after school...what's with the whole "I wouldn't be caught dead riding the bus" or "I'd rather be shot then ride that thing" (and yes, those are quotes i've actually heard)...is it not obvious with rising gas prices that maybe we shouldn't be using as much gas?!...it blows my mind that the seniors nearly fill two whole parking lots with their cars that they get as presents (maybe a few have to pay for gas or insurance, but for the most part they get a free ride - no pun intended)...there's no way this teaches responsibility...and calling the bus a 'loser cruiser', come on...if riding the bus makes me a loser, then I'm quite sorry
ha, ok, now that that's out of my system...i'd love to actually write a letter/article about it, but i happen to have a whole chem syllabus, physics lab and 3 calc assignments to do...so for now this will have to do
also, inspired by mrs. poole's article where she mentions how she made a shirt with her favorite word on it, i think i'm going to make a shirt with 'serendipity' on it...just because i love the idea
in other news i decided not to go to homecoming tonight, even if i would have gotten in for free and should be there taking pictures...i've gone three years in a row and disliked it immensely every time...i don't dance, don't like the music, and its too loud to have a real conversation...

...lets see what else...last week was really wonderful...1. I SENT IN MY EARLY DECISION APPLICATION!! - incredibly exciting, even if i don't get in 2. simchas torah was a blast (and no, i don't drink) 3. spirit week was fun (I was only there for pj, holiday, and color day..but still, it was a nice change from wearing the first shirt i grab from my drawer) 4. took pictures at the pep rally (my ears were ringing for an hour or so after)..and go figure, the seniors won...reminds me of an election i once knew =p 5. made a hachlata (resolution) to start a weekly half-hour class over the phone with my rabbi's wife relating to the parsha (torah portion read that week) and had our first class thursday night 6. volunteered at high hopes 7. watched finding nemo in latin class 8. slept for 13 hours last night...and probably other stuff that i can't think of off the top of my head

"it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things different" ~ Warren Buffet

its so easy to come undone

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 02:27:18 GMT

so overwhelmed...so confused...so much to do...
i feel so selfish, focusing so much time on myself when there are so many people i could be helping, who need my thoughts, my time, my energy, need me

things will fall into place...they always do

well, at least its the useful answer

Sun, 09 Oct 2005 01:04:24 GMT

SATs tomorrow, i'm so going to fail miserably and not get into college and end up working at mcdonalds...aaaa...had a long conversation about whether or not someone can love too much or whether you simply love or you don't, leading to a conversation on the idea that you are what you hate, and that your actions define you...all very interesting (and if you have any views, definitely feel free to let me know =D )...also lots of thought on apologies, forgiveness, and returning...hmmm college essay still isn't written, and there's much work to do in the school department...the three day weekend is quite nice...need to find time to get together with people i really like because somehow i always put on the air of being too busy, which isn't true at all...meh, i should go do some last minute practice, hope everyone is doing well!!

a cry from the depth of your soul

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 01:44:12 GMT

yom tov is over...it was so unstressful its unbelievable...it has something to do with the environment, the innocent smiles and adoration from the children, the spirit and enthusiasm that radiates from that house...it gives you a feeling of being real, being whole...anyways, i want to wish everyone a good, healthy and happy sweet new year...i missed school and probably have a ton to make up, but i've decided i'm not going to worry about it tonight, i'm going to get a good night's sleep and be happy and awake tomorrow (even with the fast)...so there, i'll figure everything else out later (including the fact that i'm taking the SATs again on sunday and haven't cracked the book open once...that can't be good)...got to drive home which was nice, hopefully i'm improving...also, the rabbi gave me a massive compliment about how fluent my yiddish is and how good my accent is...i'm sure there's so much else to say, but i can't come up with the words to express it all right now

"I don't suffer from insanity, i enjoy every second of it"

procrastination strikes again

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 04:35:57 GMT

the application process has begun...submitted all the basic info (form 1a) today...now just 2 essays to write and the SATs (and maybe ACTs) to take...*screams* yeah, just a tinsy bit stressful

Name: Rebecca

Nickname: becca i suppose…but I respond to most anything (‘hey you’ works just fine =p )

Single or Taken: single and happy =)

Birthday: July 5

Siblings: Jacob

Eye color: Brown

Shoe size: 9 1/2

Height: 5’9"

What are u wearing now: pilates clothes…quite a fashion statement I assure you (black skirt over green pants and a purple shirt)

Where do you live: the lovely town of East Lyme (2 more steps and you fall off the edge of the earth)

Righty or lefty: righty

Breakfast: cereal, fruit…I’m usually not all that hungry

Favorite cartoon character: tweety, though I haven’t watched cartoons in ages

Given anyone a bath: umm, the kids I babysit for

have you ever smoked: nooooo, smoking is bad bad bad

Bungee Jumped: no

Parasailed: nope, I’ve always wanted to though

Made yourself throw-up: ewwww ewww ewww

Been in the opposite sex's bathroom: hahahaha, bowling alley, 6th grade, an Emily/Rebecca experience that will never be forgotten…I swear, the sign was covered, really it was

Eaten a dog biscuit: as a matter of fact yes, when I was 2, go figure…

Got your tongue stuck to a pole: that I haven’t

Loved someone so much it made you cry? mmm

Played truth or dare: yes indeed

Been in a physical fight: I suppose at some point with my brother, but that hardly counts…violence is not the solution

Been in a police car: no, but we were pulled over by one (a midnight-walmart-run story)

Been in a sauna: absolutely

Been in a hot tub: Yep

Swam in the ocean: yeah

Got stung by a jellyfish: ouch, and yes

Fallen asleep in school: if on the floor in kindergarten counts…ooo and I think during a movie in Bodwell’s class sort of

Ran away?: No, though I’m sure the thought crossed my mind at some point

Broken someone's heart? doubtful

Cried when someone you love died: mmm

Flashed someone: uh no

Cried in school: nope

Fell off your chair: of course

Sat by the phone all night waiting for a call: who can remember, it’s a possibility, but I don’t think so

Saved MSN / YAHOO / AOL / AIM conversations: yup, its such fun to look back at some of them

Saved e-mails: practically all of them

Fallen for your best friend?: nope

Been cheated on?: nope

First thing that comes to mind

Red: hot

Blue: ocean

Autumn: fall

leaves: buds

Cows: mooooooooooooooo

Greenland: iceland

Cat: dog

nickel: dime

Elbow: noodle

Arm: leg

Your good luck charm: hard work

Whats your room like: can you say disaster??…like a bomb hit it, and then elephants stampeded through

Last thing you said: good night

What is beside you: a printer

What kind of shampoo do you use? Pantene…or whatever works and smells good

something that has happened to you this year: my head exploded…well not really, but I’m expecting it to happen one of these days

Had Chicken pox: yeah, not fun

Had a Sore Throat: blah

Believe in love at first sight?: *shrugs* not sure

Like picnics?: love them

Like school?: yeah, for the most part

What school? ELHS

Would you......

Eat a live hamster: disgusting, no, poor hamster, who in the world eats hamsters?!!!! Plus its not kosher =p

Go to hanson concert? I don’t even really know who they (he??) is

Kill someone you didn't know for 15 billion bucks: of course not

If you were stuck on an island, what people/person would you want 2 be with? Any of my friends…maybe jen, adam, jiji…dunno, hard question

who was the last person you yelled at: I don’t yell, it hurts my voice and my ears, though I told my brother in a rather strong voice to stop invading my space…lol

Who was the last person that told you they loved you: my mom

Who is your loudest friend: ahahaha, I take up the ear space most of the time…but probably wendyyy

Do you like filling these out: sure

Do you wear contacts or glasses: glasses

Do you like yourself: most definitely

Do you get along with your family: very much so

Do you do drugs: NO….and if you do you should stop right now (Hugs not drugs!! =p )

Have piercings below the waist? eww, that would be a no

Obsessive?: at times

Depressed?: not at all

Suicidal?: NO NO NO

What are you listening to right now: white noise of the house

Can you do a front or back flip?: ha, riiiight

what did you do today: nothing of interest really…school…was nice spending time photo-shooting w/ jiji but that was about it

What is your favorite band: the beatles

Hate any of your family: nope

Have you ever gone streaking?: no

Want to get married: yeah, hopefully

If you could change anything about yourself, what would you change: can’t think of anything off hand…oh yes, stop the procrastination addiction

Have a lava lamp: no, but they’re prettyful

How many remote controls are in your house? a couple

Are you double jointed: I think

What do you dream about: that would require sleep

Last time you showered: a couple hours ago

The last movie you saw at the theatres: willy wonka

Scary or happy movies: scary

Root beer or Dr. Pepper: dr. pepper, though I don’t like soda in general

Silver or Gold: silver

Diamond or pearl: diamond

Sunset or Sunrise: Sunset

Oldest, middle, youngest or only child: oldest

you have the right to fail...

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 04:32:32 GMT

...but why would you want to do something like that??

today was just one of those 'whatever' days...whatever works works, whatever doesn't doesn't, just go with the flow...i think its what most people would call apathy, but i'm not sure that's it exactly...ha, probably very closely related to a lack of sleep and not really getting into any deep, thoughtful discussions (its fascinating the moods those create)
i'm sure it will pass
anyways, i've adopted the camera...i think i'm in love =p

i've also discovered, or rather knew and rediscovered, i am sooooo out of shape...the pilates class was good, yet tiring and challenging all at the same time...i'll probably feel the work-out tomorrow, but i suppose it will be a good kind of pain, if those two words can go together

...in other news, our nation is in such a crisis at the moment, i wish i could do something to help the situation even a little *sighs*

...why is it so hard to admit to being wrong??

be who you want to be

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 00:45:14 GMT

just went dancing in the rain. its the most amazingly wonderful feeling...twirling, skipping and just being...drenched but so happy =D

but its only just begun

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 05:09:42 GMT

routine is boring...i'm bored....bored bored bored...so the question is what to do about it, because honestly, i can't be THAT boring of a person...or maybe i can...but still, that's besides the point...i need to learn something new, do something new...or maybe its just about seeing the excitement that already fills the days, look at it from a different angle. *does a handstand*

oh and because my couch is just too tempting, i've slept away every beautiful afternoon of the week and am awake all night...oops

also, i think i'm going to do the walk-a-thon on the boardwalk on sunday, which should be really nice...

..."everything depends on knowing how much - good is knowing when to stop"

in this state of boredom

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 03:22:34 GMT

i suppose its time for another update...so here's what's new and good with me (because you really care, i'm sure)....umm, school for the most part has been decent, though i haven't learned anything new as of yet, lots of review (and a couple lectures about how i should be in higher level classes)...other than that, highlights of the past week include: labor day weekend, which was enjoyable, had a beautiful sunset picnic at hammonaset with the family...volunteered for a few hours at high hopes on thursday, had the sweetest little kid named thomas, finally found someone who can talk more than i can, hehe, and he loves thomas the tank engine...so cute...umm, senior picnic on friday, which wasn't much more than a photo-op and an opportunity to leave school early...jiji drove me, which was really nice, we stopped at dunkin' donuts to get coffee and saw justin, which was lovely as well...as for the picnic itself, i got to take pictures with mr. campbell's gorgeous, massive killer digital camera, i'm looking forward to playing around with it some more and hopefully taking some really nice pictures with it..slept a lot today, and played taboo with the family, which is always fun...that's about it

ooo, right, and we got a new computer!! major yay, because our other one is beyond dead, definitely a terminal case =p ...hmm, not much else to report, need to generate some ideas of interesting things to do to fill my time...as for now maybe i'll go attempt to get some homework done...so a wonderful night to all!!

...are you doing what you were created to do??

because i don't sleep

Sun, 04 Sep 2005 06:44:38 GMT

...i waste my time doing pointless things instead...enjoy

The Random Question Meme!

An array of completely random questions about my friends!

What four adjectives best describe aquietdarkness?: interesting, witty, artistic, unique...and so many more
Can ankitajain solve a Rubik's Cube?: sure, if she has the patience
jumalian16: ninja, pirate, monkey, or robot?: pirate, definitely pirate...though monkeys are cute too
Can walflowrcharlie become invisible at will?: of course she can...can't you =p
Why is wends26 sneaking up behind you right now?: *hands on hips* she would be if she didn't happen to be in israel at the moment!! aaaa...i miss my shabbos buddy
What do you think of twistedsunshine's family?: well seeing as i haven't met them, i can't very well say...i'm sure they're very nice (though i believe tremendously different political views)
Does rose_katana spend too much time on LiveJournal?: nope
What hobby do you think bpbassistchick should take up?: procrastination??...lol, jk
she seems to have quite enough hobbies as it is (tennis, swimming...physics!!)
Shouldn't there_always_is be getting more sleep?: yes, yes she really should (ha, funny you should ask)...though i'm not sure i'm one to talk...but 12:00 would be nice
What would happen if ilana_frombklyn and jackrabbit7 went on a date together?: i assure you it wouldn't happen

This is by heptadecagram. You can find your own completely random questions here.

Do you feel enlightened now?