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[Aug. 21st, 2004|06:13 pm] |
RA training= exhausting...
We have to be up at 7 every morning b/c breakfast is at 8AM and then we have a full day of training. I have a VERY SMALL break right now but that's nothing... I haven't had one in forever it seems. I can't talk to Scott, or my family or anyone really. Rina called me on my cell today- the NAVY let her give me a call but I was in a meeting and I couldn't get to the phone... it really sucks...
Almost all my bulletin boards are up-- I have one more to do and to finish painting the main lobby with the rest of the RAs... anyone who doesn't realize how much RAs go through should really understand that no matter what kind of RA you have- give them credit b/c training is FAR from easy! I'm not over exagerating...
anyway-- I just wanted to say a few things...
I met a few of my advisees already... Annie came in from Cyprus and Chia Yin cam from Malaysia as well as Nari from KY and Shalini my move in day...
and then Jackie moves in tomorrow and most if not all of the others arrive on the 25/26th...
I need to find time to get these articles done and make a few phone calls and e-mails so ppl don't feel neglected... I'm so upset b/c I really want to be there for everyone but Ra training has consumed my life.
This is really piecey... but I really have to get to in hall training and then it's off to all the other duties that need work . They call it your free time but you're doing lobby decorations and checking keys in the building and cleaning and getting things ready plus getting things ready for your floor... sleep won't be seen until... who knows...
night for now... talk some time eventually...
can't wait to talk to my family again...
-Linz |
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[Aug. 10th, 2004|10:01 pm] |
So here's what I did today: I edited some articles for the mag even though I feel like I'm getting no where... there's only a few online but feel free to check out the beginning of our site: www.thecoffeehousejournals.com
if you're interested in writing or doing art (we NEED spot illustrations, photos, graphics and esp comics !)please go ahead. We'll be at Juice Jam and the activities fair- you can find us at SASSE's table.
Our first issue should be out this sept/oct.
then I drained tofu and wrote some letters to ppl (like Rina in the NAVY and Regina in IN b/c she wrote me a postcard from Autstralia). Then I made spicy tofu burgers (I added perhaps a bit too much chili powder so it was very spicy and so you didn't really taste all of the spices that you would have the first time I followed this recipe).
I also sewed curtains for my bathroom since I'm moving in around 10 or 11AM on Thursday (one more full day! woohoo!)and now I'm back to packing b/f my mom kills me-- I packed so much but my room is still a mess b/c I have that last bit waiting for me yet I'm not motivated to actually do anything.. blah!
On that note... getting killed doesn't sound like the best idea so I'm out!
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[Aug. 10th, 2004|12:30 am] |
Your heart is not open so I must go
The spell has be broken?I loved you so
Freedom comes when you learn to let go
Creation comes when you learn to say no
You were my lesson I had to learn
I was your fortress you had to burn
Pain is a warning that something?s wrong
I pray to God that it won?t be long
There?s nothing left to try
There?s no place left to hide
There?s no greater power
Than the power of goodbye
Your heart is not open so I must go
The spell has be broken?I loved you so
You were my lesson I had to learn
I was your fortress
There?s nothing left to try
There?s no place left to hide
There?s no greater power
Than the power of goodbye
There?s nothing left to lose
There?s no more heart to bruise
There?s no greater power
Than the power of goodbye
Learn to say goodbye
I yearn to say goodbye.
Written by Madonna and Rick Nowels "Power of Goodbye"
I always liked this song... listening to it now-- going through my old cds and came across Madonna's Ray of Light cd (burned from my brother). I like 80's Madonna though-- in fact-- I just liked the 80s- too bad i only lived for 1/2 of it...
anyway- the point is I randomly thought of this song and how it was the original "theme" for Felicity when it first came out...
on that note I'm out to battle idiot ex bfs who want their fucking sweatshirts back...
-Linz |
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[Aug. 9th, 2004|08:31 pm] |
I found this and the outcome is completely truthful. In fact, the 4,5,6 is my fave train in NYC-- brings me to all the best places.
Anyway, I'm happy with the outcome-- see ya on the train one day perhaps?
-linz
You are artistic, a bit whimsical, and less iconic
than the train on the other side of the Park.
Others may see you as an odd conglomeration of
new and old-fashioned ideas, but you realize
that's part of your charm.
Which New York City subway line are you?
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| Jem-- and some ranting....;-) |
[Aug. 4th, 2004|08:41 pm] |
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I love Jem's new cd, but I'm pissed that a_real_riot declined me to join their LJ community. What did I do wrong- how do they judge ppl, by their journals (or my nearly non exsistant one?) or their names, where they come from, or just because they don't want to be bothered with anyone outside their circle? It really makes no sense to be honest...
anyway-- whatever-- it just made me feel like I'm in grammar school getting picked for a basketball game in gym and no one wants me on their team, or maybe it's like when you want to join a club but they already have their own clique... erg... I feel like the only geek right now... something like this just happened the other day-- I can't remember what but I can feel it. It's when you feel like an ass-- it's like when you feel left out and stupid and it's to a higher degree. it's insane. I really feel 11 again-- i hated grammar school... and then HS.. urg--
I know I make no sense but it just reminds me why I'm usually happier alone. Why I'm the most content either writing in my journal or reading a book or writing a paper and doing school work or knitting etc.... or finding ppl to be with that i can be this way around.
My mom says I've grown anti social-- it's not that-- it's that when i was younger i felt like I had to please everyone and it came natural to mask my emotions and what I felt, now I'm not like that. i feel awkward in those situations and i'd rather just not be in them all together...
enough ranting.. blah..
I love this album-- definitely go out and listen to Jem...
-Linz |
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| What Lindsay Likes... |
[Aug. 3rd, 2004|10:20 pm] |
Okay... so I've been meaning to do this for a very long time-- I had one outside my door last year-- it was quite decorative and quite extensive and some jackass stole it from me and wrote Cunt on my door in which case I called DPS-- ppl can be drunk idiots some times (that same night they ripped down my RAs decorations and the boards the residents put up together--- I'll scream at the person that does that to my floor- RA or not my mouth will be heard for miles.. but that's beside the point...)...
so what am I blabbering about? I want to write a what do I like list... so flip through it and have fun seeing what I like... it's kind of a "what makes me me" thing).
WHAT LINDSAY LIKES
(in no real order...)
knitting, ski caps, chai, Felicity,dancing, singing, playing guitar, decorating, making collages, journals, bright colors, funky patterns, mix-and-match, The Virgin Suicides(book and movie), Annie Hall, pillows, black coffee, Navy flat top converse, the colors hot pink and lime green, Kangaroos (turquoise, yellow and purple), jeans, camisoles, black and white photography, finger paints, Whale Rider, black boots with fishnets and a mini, my army canteen bag, patches and buttons, Save The Last Dance, The Royal Tenenbaums, Pete Yorn, Ani DiFranco, reading, key lime pie with a custard texture, raspberry cheesecake, raspberry smoothies, my famous Linzer Tarts with homemade raspberry jam, raspberry anything, egg tart, Pocky, red bean shake and red bean pancake cookies, chopsticks, StarGirl, Cunt, bell hooks, Rebecca Walker, Diane Keaton, Bitch , my majors (WSP and magazine journalism), scarves, cuddling, intelligent conversation, humor, political art, making a statement for something I really believe in, the idea behind “No Pity. No Shame. No Silence.”, nudes (photography, paintings, etc.), ice skating, running, sex, being a tease, stickers, expressing myself, shaggy rugs, jersey sheets from linens and things, bargain shopping, hiding behind my glasses, poetry, not being defined by a sexuality, the anime series Lain, Rusted Root’s “Send Me On My Way” (great to dance wildly around your room barefoot with your hair flopping about), Syracuse University, working with Planned Parenthood, The Vagina Monologues for their ability to create awareness, mint chip ice cream, trying something new, playing midnight soccer, my best friend Rina, fiesta yarns (can you say $$$?!?!?!), very simple jewelry if any, the feeling you get after having a good workout, Gilmore Girls, Jewel, Election, Boys Don’t Cry, Dr. Fanelli’s human Sexuality class!!!(woohoo CFS 388), meeting new people, making someone smile, knock off Birkenstocks (yea Target!), Wicked (the book and the musical), RENT (can you say my fave?!?!), cinnamon, honey, Nutella, graham crackers, cheddar cheese, swiss, being Cuban but looking Irish, my eyes and legs, my bamboo “Sprout”, my new editions to my plant family (not yet named) a cactus plant and a money tree, barefeet, Hallmark Fresh Ink cards (chances are you have received or will receive one from me), feminist theory, crafts, painting tees and other articles of clothing, reading memoirs and diaries, a toffee nut latte, my vagina, spicy foods, deep purple and maroon, Thai food (yum yum Lemon Grass and Bangkok City!), Vietnamese food (yum yum Queen Bee and Thai So’n!), a tutu paired with a sweater and sneakers, sundresses, sunflowers, daisies, stars, snow, Heather Nova, the opening cheer in Bring It On , Empire Records, determination, designing clothes, the feeling of silky smooth just shaved-legs under the covers (preferably jersey sheets),cookies and cream ice cream, cookie dough ice cream, rainbows, SASSE, beaded earrings, not giving a crap that my arm pit hair is too long for society to accept me wearing a tank top with, soft, American Tale, Bo-2 (2 years on Bo-2!), The Coffee House Journals and all the potential it has to offer, Julia Stiles, Kirsten Dunst, Audrey Hepburn, NYC, living so close tot the NYC skyline, Audre Lorde, construction paper is my friend, ethical relativism, creative writing, Boa b/c they did the theme song to Lain and they rock my world…, being caught in a heavy spring rainstorm, being kissed in the snow, Japanese Chins (breed of a dog… I love and miss you Boston…), stripes, polka dots, yellow and blue, being bold, having “standby music”, Avenue Q (hilarious!!!), Idina Menzel, hoops and yo yo(Hallmark characters), little boys shirts at the thrift store, wearing an apron with jeans, Margaret Atwood, Desirable Daughters , and I’m not sure what else b/c I had to rewrite this entire thing over again b/c my laptop crashed for some strange reason and blah…. That sucked so I can’t remember everything I wrote and I’m obviously more but I’ll make an additional post at some point… okie dokie I’m done…
-Linz |
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[Aug. 3rd, 2004|10:12 pm] |
just checking to see if this computer is being evil with me or not... for some reason it crashed my computer when I went to make that very long and irreplaceable entry though some of it is still left over... if this doesn't post I give up...
-Linz |
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[Jul. 25th, 2004|04:47 pm] |
So These are the pics(well it's only three) of my old dorm room--. enjoy!
This is when you first walk into Boland 214-- my side is the right side obviously and that's what the room looked like
This is a clearer shot of the room-- I had a trunk at the bottom of the bed and then 4 stackable crates from Staples between the trunk and the closet door-- I had my guitar in the same area- the desk is on the left-- you can't see either of these areas...
This is my closet-- you can see our door where I put command hooks to hang up our coats and my bed is on the left and the desk is on the right-- also i put up a curtain rod (an extra long one because I stretched it between the closet door and the divider wall)and put to LONG curtain pannles up.. I suggest to ppl with Boland split doubles to do that same-- you'll thank me-- the splits in Sadler and such might actually be smaller so I have no clue what to do but this helped with privacy and my roomie used to go to bed early and I was up to odd hours so this really helped us!
Okay-- that's my showcase... back to doing something constructive.. I think...
-Linz |
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[Jul. 25th, 2004|04:06 pm] |
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Okay-- so today's journal entry is dedicated to Pete Yorn-- ahh Pete--
did I mention he came to Syracuse last fall-- Oct 28th was the day he played in Goldstein Auditorium-- I went with my producer for After Hours (yay Brian) to the show-- me and my obsessivness with pete-- I made sure I was there an hour ahead of time-- we were the first ones in and we were right up by the stage-- I was right under Pete holding a sign that said "Hey Pete- I Want a Burrito?"-- he laughed in the middle of playing another song and said "nice sign" while dedicating "Burrito" to me at another time in the show! There's actually a story that I'm in-- you can read it here (it's a review on the whosw)--> http://newtimes.rway.com/2003/110503/chatter.shtml (make sure you scroll down to where it talks about Pete Yorn-- it should be the 3rd article down...)
For all those that don't know, Pete Yorn actually went to SU and I believe he graduated in 1996 with a degree in Speach Communications...
When he came to SU he help an hour interview with all the music industry majors and anyone else who was interested-- I forget the question i asked him but he asnwered and then remembered me at the show-- Pete is kick ass! He even did a plug for our show!!
alright.. so it goes without saying I'm listening to his album Musicforthemorningafter-- and believe me-- it's definitelylounging music!
okay.. enough about Pete
I think i should say how frickin' excited I am to go back to Su-- a month from today the freshman will start moving in though I'm sure those that did summerstart might choose to do Goon Squad. Also, I heard ppl in marching band will be there the 22nd so that means I need to get everything ready before then.. i still have one more board to finish b/c I'm obsessive like that-- ha! I also need to make letters tonight so that I can have my aunt print them out-- there will be two letters for each student on their desks when they move in-- One will be a welcoming letter with some floor info and another will talk about meetings and such...
i wish I could give away the decorations and ideas for the floor but I know a few ppl who are living on the floor and I don't want to give away the surprise yet.
Actually-- I wanted to mention that I met a few of my advisees already. I won't give out their names but last night I met another advisee and she has my old room-- too cool!! Last night I talked to her on IM and sent about 7 of the 100 photos i have of my room (I took pictures of all the detail... if you had seen what it looked like you would haveunderstood why it needed detail.. perhaps I'll load a picture up here at some point. I had collages and decorations gallore!)
i'm glad she's excited-- I'm so excited (and undeniably nervous) to meet everyone, but I have a feeling it's going to be a great year;-)
That's it for now... off to more editing since I never really stop...
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| Back from another mini vacation- 3 more weeks until SU... |
[Jul. 18th, 2004|05:25 pm] |
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Okay- I'm back from DC- I had a fantastic time minus some things such as Scott getting an allegic reaction rash and swelling last Sunday and Monday until we went to the doctor to get pills and he had some rest. We walked all over DC and then went hiking (and GRAPLING)with his Dad at the Shenendoah (We hiked and climbed rocks on the 7 Mile trail to Old Rag)and then we left for PA on Friday- the Wedding was yesterday and now I'm home. These are SOME shots taken with his digital camera- you;ll have to wait for better shots from my camera-- I need to develop and scan them...
Enjoy!
-Linz
Scott being stupid- This is by the Ice Rink by The Mall. I forced him to do this.. yay!!!
Me at the Freer Gallery (Asian art)-- it's cold in the galleries- always keep a sweater handy.. too bad mine is still in Vienna, VA sitting in Scott's bookbag-- never took it out after the hike...woops!
I want this... I'll paste more info about this statue later...(Freer Gallery)
I want this too.. haha.. (Freer Gallery)
I'll save you!!!! Scott and I at Old Rag... not even close to the top...
More tourist stuff at Old Rag- Scott's Dad's fave hike... and I thought the hike was strenous-- then came the rocks and the grapling and Linday's panick attacks.. dum dum dum... BTW- notice the Vagina Warrior shirt that was almost lost in my luggage on the way back from Greec (so glad to have my luggage back!)
Scott and his Dad, aww how cute.. the pic of us two came out bad...
Me and Scott's dog that had an indentity crisis... His name is Oliver but his Dad calls him Walter.. um yea.. English Springer and I are napping in Scott's very comfortable basement... |
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[Jul. 10th, 2004|01:28 am] |
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Okay- as promised- here are pictures of me and Scott-- I'm leaving in a few hours for DC to go see him and I haven't even packed yet... my room is STILL a mess and here i am... obsessed with my online journal... *sigh*...
okay so this is when we decided to go to the Thai resraunt in Hoboken (Bangkok City)and then later i'll probably post some of Rina, Me and Scott-- and in a moment of vanity-- man I look bad.. as always.. *sigh*
here they are.. enjoy!
Okay let's try to be normal...
Aye- can't you do anything right..?!?!
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| A year diffference- look what college does to a person... pictures.. yay:( |
[Jul. 9th, 2004|12:11 pm] |
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Okay so I finally did the whole tranfering my files thing and so now i can show you some pictures- retarded pictures but pictures none the less.
The first is of me right before college- actually it was taken June 2003-- yay my long hair. This was the picture that's on my ID and also in the Freshman book that they give out so you can see what all the rest of your peers look like... (great for hot guys...what you do is you look them up with their pictures and then when you get the "stalker handbook"(directory in book form and with more information) you look them up there- it's simple really-... I should publish Lindsay's easy Stalker guide to Syracuse University...actually- I've never done this but you can take the advice and try- tell me how it went...)
The second picture was taken a month ago or so(June 2004)I have really short hair now but that's because I donated 14 inches in December to locks for Love and eventually after I get it cut once more in August I'll just let it grow out and then trim it in December when I'm home for break...
Blah- not the best looking person in the world-- actually they aren't really good photos of me- I'm highly NOT photogenic but when you meet me in real life my personality shines and i'm not squinting or making a funny face at the camera...
blah so anyway- enjoy... I think- if you're repulsed just send a comment.
Adios!
Linz |
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[Jul. 9th, 2004|02:34 am] |
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Well- no cavities today which is a plus- they can't see if my wisdom teeth are coming in yet so that they can pull them- lets just home I'm wisdomless... right...?
I also didn't get that internship with Seventeen mag like I thought I would. I feel like I should go to bed just so I can wake up in the morning and possibly go tanning- it's my last time to go before I go down to DC for the wedding.. blah. This year I'm really a web hog- I haven't been outside like I normally am- AND i'm a lifeguard-- I'd jusr rather not be in a bathing suit or anything like that-- it's amazing what depression can do to you- that and the ole frshman 7... blah... maybe the freshman 7 is more from the depression and excessive late night studying than anything else...
Seems like I haven't broken bad hbits since I've been home- I still don't go under my covers and my room is more of a mess than it has ever been- clothes everywhere on the floor and books nd cds etc... man oh man- college really killed all the nice habits i had going for myself (working out every day, eatting healthy, cleaning my face 2 or 3 times daily, brushing teeth at the same frequency, sleeping under the covers, getting rest... etc. etc.)
As usual I'm too tired to go on. I just spent the past 2-3 hours getting all of my files on to my computer. The problem is that I really need to get things done with and possibly even spend some time ranting about my magazine.
I also need to get things done for tomorrow since I leave for DC on Saturday at 6AM to go see Scott-- I'm not in the mood to see him or his family. At least here i can hide from ppl whereas there I am under a microscope... ugh... I really wish something would happen and I don't have to go.. but then I take that back b/c you should be careful what you wish for.
I'm in such a restless mood- maybe it's the depression talking- I have to go see Dr. Meyer tomorrow anyway- I opened up about everything so now we're at least on honest terms but I was kinda hoping that our session wouldn't come either- mostly because I really don't want to be honest with my psychologist- I really would just rather hide.
What happened to me- I used to be such an outgoing person. I guess I still am- I mean I doubt my residents or peers will notice a difference but the thing is-- I do and it bothers me. It keeps me in this state because I just want to be who I was-- and then I realize all that I am and can be...
I make no sense tonight... or do I ever...
Adios para ahora...
-Linz |
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[Jul. 8th, 2004|09:06 pm] |
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I just thought I'd put that up there for now- I absolutely love Felicity- the character- not so much Keri Russel. The series was at it's best the first year... but other than that I'm still a GREAT big fan... now off to my college computer so I can tranfer all my files to this lap top and then upstairs to the family computer so that I can make some graphics for my magazine and perhaps put together something for the last board i'm making for my floor-- I wish I could give out the idea but I know some of the girls read this and I don't want to ruin the surprise...
I know I'm working hard on all of this and in that's all i need to know- I'm happy knowing I did my best;-)
-Linz |
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[Jul. 8th, 2004|09:16 am] |
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yipee kay yaiye eh.... off to the foot doctor so he can probably tell me that all I need is a little surgery to get rid of this bump on my foot- UGH i hate surgery!!!
Then i've got the dentist later and I'm not looking forward to that. I realize that my low self esteem came from the moment I decided to start seeing the dentist at however old I ws when my first dragged me- HA!
No I'm serious- not like anyone actually reads this so I can blab on for hours... why do I keep a live journal again? Oh yeah- for the communities... okay I guess I'll go on with it then... HA!
Anyway- I can remember my always being a pessaimist when it came to going to the dentist so I guess I have always been that way. An optomist to those who don't know me and a pessimist when it comes to myself- in otherwords I'm supportive and possitive for everyone else... but for me the outcomes are usually pretty neg in my mind until it happens to be positive blaring in front of me.
For instance- all last year I was scared that i wouldn't get into Newhouse and so I whined and cried and stressed far more than I should have. Well what did I end up with? 3.822!! People wanted to say "I told you so" but it was w/o saying. The first semester I was logically scared- anyone would be. The second semester with a 3.834 already under my belt it's not that I seriously thought my grades would be so low they'd blow me out of the water but I want to conquer the world- I've always been like that. In HS I did EVERYTHING you could sign your name to and then some earning me the title of Ms. North Bergen and Ms. Versitle. Then I hit SU and I figured I'd take it easy b/c I had to focus on getting into Newhouse but less and less Newhouse became important.
I focused on my women's studies major and saw Newhouse as a tool but not "the answer" as many of us do when we first enter SU. In fact- I'm glad I went through a year at arts and sciences b/c I wouldn't have found women's studies (an enevitably my home college.. ha- screw NH)and I also worked hard for it. I also haven't gone into NH egotistic like many often do (NOT ALl BUT MANY).
Anyway I'm getting away from the point- I'm hard on myself. I really want to make everyone comfortable and I really do care.... so hopefully I'll be a good RA-- but that's a whole different post considering I can say that I'm both nervous and excited about the position. I really want to make the floor better than it was last year- my RA did crap and I really want these girls to enjoy themselves.
I want them to use the lounge and enjoy getting to know eachother- inviting people up and making our floor a hub for many of their hanging activities and yet I want them to make sure to clean up after themselves so they don't end up like we di last year (locked out of the lounge for a month by housing. Is it so wrong to want them to come to floor meetings? I suspect I'm gonna have those that blow me off but i hope they all come to the first two meetings on the opening weekend- I'd like participation- I'll be quick and to the point- much NOT like this post.. I need to run- I'm late as hell...
-Linz |
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| YAYAYAYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Felicity Season 3!!!!! <3 |
[Jul. 7th, 2004|11:50 pm] |
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Yay!!!!!!!!! can you say woot I'm happy?
I realized they're selling Felicity season 3 which is kick butt considering I thought they might not continue with my beloved series. Now there should be no reason not to continue with season 4 =P
Okay- if you haven't yet guessed my absolute favorite show is Felicity so by checking Felicity Tunes (http://www.felicitytunes.com/) I was able to see that my butt will be at the Carosel Mall in Syracuse making a purchase on that day... well- I'd love to but unfortunitely that will have to be an x-mas gift- much too expensive to buy on my own (for the past 2 years my brother has made this his gift).
Okay- enough jibber jabber- I'll be back with serious info in a bit..
Adios!
-Linz |
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| Yay for new lap tops!!!!! |
[Jul. 7th, 2004|08:25 pm] |
Okay well I still have to add new programs and such to this laptop, but I just wanted to type a bit and get the feel for it. It's an HP zt3000 series laptop which is pretty much the Compaq x1000 series only a different color and by HP instead... go figure. It is a bit faster than the model I was going to buy on Monday, but it's a good thing i didn't order it b/c if I had I wouldn't have bought this one at Best Buy today- I love instore pickups so much better.Yay!!!
Okay, so enough about the laptop (For now)-- I'm just trying somethings out- ill probably write a longer journal entry tonight- I just need to go call Scott right now b/c he called maybe an hour ago but he was driving and I was surfing the web (mostly my syracuse_uni and feminist lj communities)so I told him I'd call him back- that time has now come...
A bit hesitant to spend a week and a day with him and his family- but like it or not Saturday is coming-- at least I'll be connected to the web (so I can still bother all the ppl that owe me articles... though I say I bother them and Ive barely asked.. I really should get on ppl's butts considering I need everything soon by August so that if freshman want to write articles I can keep on top of them as well as more articles from already contributing authors and so forth. I need it all to me by Aug 30 at the LATEST b/c I want to edit everything by labor day or the weekend after- then I'll give my disc into sue hoxy and hoefully all will got well..
Okay then- gotta run.. be back later;-)
-Linz |
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[Jun. 23rd, 2004|12:47 am] |
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| [ | music |
| | Amy Grant- Heart in Motion album | ] |
Well- my icon has been Felicity for quite some time but now I have my guilty pleasure converse... guess who's wearing them and I'll give you a cookie=P
Speaking of which- I should prob lay off the cookies for awhile- ha!
Eventually I'll load a pic of Scott and I up here for everyone to see- there's some funny one's of Scott Rina and I..
Much to say but too lazy to type out a whole journal entry- the good news is that the magazine is somewhat coming along. TRying to find some artists and writers but my first article from Carly came in to edit today so I'm very very happy and then the Campus Copy Center sent me some quotes so I think I might do a 1000 copies with the cover bleed and 20 pages for $844. Using SA's 1,700 I can roughly get two issues a semester like I was hoping for, but we'll see about everything... I'm just glad this looks like it might work out. The mag has become my life.. well almost... I'm almost forgetting I'll have classes this fall along with RA duty- I have no doubt that I'll be able to do it all, I am scared how it's all going to get done however.. hope that makes sense to someone..
A few shout outs.. like we're on the radio or something:
Jess- I'll leave a message on your journal soon- thanks for contacting me- the conert was crazy- so glad to talk to you. If I take a trip to Philly I'll def look ya up. Thanks for everything !!!
Scott: it's been a kick butt week, thanks so much for coming up to see me. I'll be down in VA to see you soon. Love ya!
Rina: I can't believe you're really graduating this week! I'm so incredibly happy you told your mom about everything. I wish I had the guts to talk to mine about other things.. she's still a bit pissy from last night but that should cool down.. I think..
um.. so yup- thanks it for now I believe.. more rambling another day--> off to go write in my real journal.. not that I don't love you guys but my legacy will probably not be left online... Ha!
Night night- be safe all!
-Lindsay |
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[Jun. 15th, 2004|11:48 am] |
I think this is actually very accurate for the particular mood I've been in since this last semester began....
| How to make a snowystars |
Ingredients:
5 parts anger
5 parts ambition
5 parts beauty |
Method:
Combine in a tall glass half filled with crushed ice. Add fitness to taste! Do not overindulge! |
Personality cocktailFrom Go-Quiz.comAmbitious- yes, fitness to the taste-- I have to laugh- so true! Anger- latetly- yes... VERY... Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. I'm not gonna vouch for that ;-) -Linz |
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[Jun. 11th, 2004|10:55 am] |
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| | Sarah MsLachlan- After Glow (album) | ] |
I have seen the kindness of strangers, of friends, of aquaintances... I'm both amazed and appreciative... When I reflect on it all I become nearly speachless...
This potential internship/college scholarship through Seventeen Magazine has allowed me to think about my life and put into perspective. Going to the psychologist to talk next week is important but I think I need to cancel the appointment- Scott's coming up to visit and I don't want him to have to worry about getting to my house on time and then driving me or coming with me to the doctor... he knows it's important for me to go after this past overly emotional year, but at the same time I haven't seen him over a month and I miss him.
That brings me right back to other people's kindness- something I want to discuss with Dr. Meyer... and how that makes me feel and how this past year has played out and blah blah blah- I feel like I'm being a bore in my own journal entry!
First let me explain this Seventeen contest and then I'll discuss everything else in detail. The gist is that nominees need to have help a 3.0 or higher while motivating and helping others and trying to make a difference... in my reflection of this past year I've seen how hard I've worked, how many lives I've touched, and how strongly I care to make a difference. I'm realizing that I will probably do more with my pen than my voice and body combined. That my form of advocacy will be what I write- therefore I smile upon my choice of Women's Studies and Magazine Journalism...
I've reflected on my work with SASSE, with FCCLA, my determination to get The Coffee House Journals out there, my determination to be a good RA who makes the floor as comfortable and interesting for her residents as possible (something I still wish I'd had last year when my RA completely shut us all out). Then I start to look at everyday life and realize making a difference isn't a list of accomplishments; it's a lifestyle. Things like donating my hair to Locks of Love, running Relay for Life, tutoring others, motivating others to see their potential and capabilities while I realized my own, taking time out of your running to class to point a potential student in the right way, stopping on your way to work when someone has fallen and twisted their ankle, making sure that 3 young girls are connected with their mother who has suddenly disappeared as you're on your way to watch a movie with your friends.... helping others is something you don't have to think about, you do it because... because there's something in you that says this is what you NEED to do. How can you just walk away?
And I look at what I've accomplished- a 3.8 , the Vagina Monologues, helping with a lecture in Human Sexuality, becoming an RA, my majors, my magazine... and I think that it wouldn't be possible without the help of other people.
I realize it all sounds cliche, but how can I forget the days where my back was so sore that I cried in pain just to put my shoes on and go to class- where Scott came over with ramen (cloest thing to soup!) and John kept me company, or when papers were due and Mike would help edit and give advice on them- I'm not talking "edit"- I'm talking complete editing- as critical as it might have been it's what I was looking for and am thankful- (especially for the night we spent doing work, sipping tea and talking). It's helped my writing and therefore my grades at the same time. And Laura- starting me off on my dream: creating the magazine, helping giving me the plant, allowing me to act in the VM's (thanks Jess and Suny as well!), or those who stayed up late with me to make sure I had someone to talk to or to rub my back and make sure the after 12 hours of writing my paper truely deserved an A- or the 1AM nights in Cosmos- where 6 cups of coffee is never enough to pass your Philosophy final but somehow we managed... thanks Dan... and Mr. Fanelli- thank you so much for allowing to bring something to your class, for bringing my story, for being able to show the truth in flesh and blood.
There are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo many others I can't think about right at this point- they come to me as I type- Rina- you're patience and friendship has helped my spirit and I wish I could tell you and express to you just how much I care for you- you will be amazing in the Navy- never doubt that. I'm sorry for all that I have done... but not sorry for meeting you.
And then Regina- from the valentines day card, to going with me to see Inga Muscio and dancing at the cast party for VMs and helping take down 3 hours worth of decorations (if not more)on a now bare dorm wall... for laughter, for gym trips...
there are so many people to thank, and so much to write of the people already listed...
Now as I apply for the Seventeen internship- the kindness of people like Dr. Fanelli, Kobi, Dan and Laura is absolutely amazing...
Today- take some time out to realize what others have done for you. Realize your merits and accomplishments have been touched by others just as there's have probably been touched by yours.
Making a difference is truly habitual..
-Lindsay |
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