I am participating in the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Challenge as part of National Nutrition Month this March.
My food stamp challenge is March 2 - 6.
I am limiting my food expenditures to $4.50 per day, which is the average daily SNAP (formerly food stamps) benefit for an individual in our area.
I am participating with others in Kansas City area as part of Harvesters--The Community Food Network challenging people to see what it is like on a very small scale to be a food insecure person in our region.
The USDA recommends stretching your budget by purchasing raw ingredients whenever possible and preparing those items yourself. I should note that individuals in the SNAP programs do not have the option of buying pre-made food. That leads me to several key points that I think are sometimes misrepresented. If you are on SNAP you cannot buy alcohol, cigarettes, or any toiletry items (including toilet paper and diapers), you can only buy food. You cannot purchase fast food or prepared items (like a rotisserie chicken).
I am going to go grocery shopping at Aldi and Price Chopper, so wish me luck! I have scoured their ads and I am pretty confident I can stay under the $22.50 mark.
Look for other stories by perusing #HarvestersSNAPChallenge on Facebook and Twitter.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Out of the Blue Clear Sky ~ George Strait
Blast from the past, am I right?
My blog will be coming out of hiding for two important events:
My blog will be coming out of hiding for two important events:
- I am participating in the SNAP (food stamp) challenge and would like to be able to send out updates on my journey.
- I am traveling to Europe this summer and I think some people (I am looking at you Mom and Grandma) would love to see pictures and stories of that trip.
See you soon!
Me
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
I will stand in the way of a bullet. I will run through a forest of flames. I will climb the highest of mountains just to show you I love you, I will.
An Intellectual Response to The Room, Part 1
By Me
“Oh, hey.” I want to begin by stating what a piece of cinematic brilliance The Room is. Tommy Wiseau (1) is a genius! The Room is the story of a love triangle between Johnny (Wiseau), his "future wife" Lisa, and his best friend Mark.
A major theme you will see throughout the movies is Johnny represents all thing good and Lisa represents all things bad. Further proof is that Jesus starts with J, just like Johnny. Who do we know whose name starts with L? That’s right! Lucifer. Lisa = the devil. Having this knowledge will help you through the film and life. You might find yourself asking “What would Johnny do?” You should always buy roses, toss around a football and ask about your friends’ sex lives.
There are a few “criticisms” (2) of the film. I will comment on a few of these.
Here is one: While the film is rife with continuity errors and several other minor cinematic drawbacks, there are several plots, subplots and character details whose inconsistencies have often been pointed out by critics and audiences. The Portland Mercury has pointed out that a number of "plot threads are introduced, then instantly abandoned" (3,4). Wiseau obviously did this on purpose. He wanted you to think about these instances and not show you how you should react. For example, in an early scene, halfway through a conversation about planning a birthday party for Johnny, Claudette off-handedly tells Lisa: "I got the results of the test back. I definitely have breast cancer." The issue is casually dismissed and never revisited during the rest of the film. The meaning behind this is obvious; in real life cancer is something people don’t like to talk about. By not mentioning it the rest of the film Wiseau is holding up a mirror to his audience and asking us to reflect on the issue. Also, if Lisa is the devil (which she is) then it comes to reason that all women in this film should not be trusted. So, Claudette might be planting lies, you know, doing the devil’s work.
Another issue is a scene in the middle of the film where Johnny, Mark, Kevin, and Denny dress up in tuxes and toss a football around while standing only a few feet away from each other. Some people may be confused on why they do this, besides obvious: showing off Mark’s clean-shaven face. As we know, men do not like to dress up, so it stands to reason the women made them do this. To fight off the evil oppression the women (most likely Lisa “You’re tearing me apart Lisa!”) have thrust upon them (though Wiseau does the majority of thrusting in this film) the men do the most manly (5) thing they can do, toss around a football. What would Johnny do? He will toss around a football and hug on Denny and dote on Lisa (6).
If you have not seen The Room I would recommend dropping whatever you are doing now (besides reading this intelligent thesis) and get your hands on a copy on the film and watching it right away and then a second time. If you have seen it, watch it again you will so many new levels, Wiseau says so, and he plays Johnny, so do it.
1 - Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
2 - Misunderstandings
3 - Wikipedia
4 - Portland Mercury article: "Tommy Wiseau: The Complete Interview(s)”
5 - And fun
6 - Though we later find out this is the wrong decision.
(The title of this post comes from the Song "I Will" by Clint Gamboa, from the illustrious soundtrack from the motion picture "The Room")
By Me
“Oh, hey.” I want to begin by stating what a piece of cinematic brilliance The Room is. Tommy Wiseau (1) is a genius! The Room is the story of a love triangle between Johnny (Wiseau), his "future wife" Lisa, and his best friend Mark.
A major theme you will see throughout the movies is Johnny represents all thing good and Lisa represents all things bad. Further proof is that Jesus starts with J, just like Johnny. Who do we know whose name starts with L? That’s right! Lucifer. Lisa = the devil. Having this knowledge will help you through the film and life. You might find yourself asking “What would Johnny do?” You should always buy roses, toss around a football and ask about your friends’ sex lives.
There are a few “criticisms” (2) of the film. I will comment on a few of these.
Here is one: While the film is rife with continuity errors and several other minor cinematic drawbacks, there are several plots, subplots and character details whose inconsistencies have often been pointed out by critics and audiences. The Portland Mercury has pointed out that a number of "plot threads are introduced, then instantly abandoned" (3,4). Wiseau obviously did this on purpose. He wanted you to think about these instances and not show you how you should react. For example, in an early scene, halfway through a conversation about planning a birthday party for Johnny, Claudette off-handedly tells Lisa: "I got the results of the test back. I definitely have breast cancer." The issue is casually dismissed and never revisited during the rest of the film. The meaning behind this is obvious; in real life cancer is something people don’t like to talk about. By not mentioning it the rest of the film Wiseau is holding up a mirror to his audience and asking us to reflect on the issue. Also, if Lisa is the devil (which she is) then it comes to reason that all women in this film should not be trusted. So, Claudette might be planting lies, you know, doing the devil’s work.
Another issue is a scene in the middle of the film where Johnny, Mark, Kevin, and Denny dress up in tuxes and toss a football around while standing only a few feet away from each other. Some people may be confused on why they do this, besides obvious: showing off Mark’s clean-shaven face. As we know, men do not like to dress up, so it stands to reason the women made them do this. To fight off the evil oppression the women (most likely Lisa “You’re tearing me apart Lisa!”) have thrust upon them (though Wiseau does the majority of thrusting in this film) the men do the most manly (5) thing they can do, toss around a football. What would Johnny do? He will toss around a football and hug on Denny and dote on Lisa (6).
If you have not seen The Room I would recommend dropping whatever you are doing now (besides reading this intelligent thesis) and get your hands on a copy on the film and watching it right away and then a second time. If you have seen it, watch it again you will so many new levels, Wiseau says so, and he plays Johnny, so do it.
1 - Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
2 - Misunderstandings
3 - Wikipedia
4 - Portland Mercury article: "Tommy Wiseau: The Complete Interview(s)”
5 - And fun
6 - Though we later find out this is the wrong decision.
(The title of this post comes from the Song "I Will" by Clint Gamboa, from the illustrious soundtrack from the motion picture "The Room")
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
I could stay stay stay, if that’s what you want want want ~ Cee-Lo Green, What Part of Forever
So... I am updating my blog, finally.
And also, I have had an amazing couple of weeks.
Times I have seen Eclipse: 3
Recap:
I had two three-day weekends in a row. The first contained 3 days poolside, some shopping, hanging out with Tina and Jennifer (separately though), and giving blood. I also helped my dad repair some of the vinyl on the boat (yeah, the BOAT)!
The week in between held the midnight showing of Eclipse with Tina and Jennifer (this time together) where they showed up dressed exactly the same and not at all Twilight related, thought I can't say the same for myself. I was clad in my Team Edward shirt with Cullen crest earrings in my ears. We stopped and got Cherry Dr. Pepper and peanut butter M&Ms on the way, so the whole experience was awesome. As usual, I loved Edward and was happy to get to see him smile more. Highlights: the leg hitch, the tent scene.
Thursday night I had dinner with Mom and Matt at La Fuente, where I proceeded to drink half a pitcher of frozen margaritas, I blame my mom because she kept refilling my glass.
Friday I had lunch with Cindy at Jerusalem Cafe in Westport where I had their amazing hummus and falafel plate. I was so full, but it was so worth it. Friday night I saw Eclipse again with my stepmom at AMC Mainstreet and we had dinner beforehand at the Bristol. The food was delicious, we had the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings. The movie theater had vibrating seats and the way the audience sits in relation to the screen almost gave me motion sickness (that I had just consumed a lot of food probably didn't help the situation).
I spent Saturday by the pool with the fam. I started reading Eat, Pray, Love and we ate ribs. This is where I need to incorporate the cuteness that is my four (and a half!) year old cousin Shep. When talking about the nationality of the characters of Dora the Explorer he claims that Diego is St. Louis and Dora is Chinese. And, during dinner that evening while eating our beans to accompany our ribs my cousin Madison informed him of the bean song and how they make you toot. He claims if you leave one bean on your plate such gastrointestinal issues will not occur. He left a bean, I finished mine off. He came to me that night after homemade ice cream and sparklers and asked me if I had tooted yet. It was the cutest! My answer (and it's the truth!) was no, not yet.
Sunday we had a Bromley family workout and then my cousin called to inform me that her singing performance in Overland Park would now be at 2 pm instead of 3. It's one and I just worked out. I showered and made my way to my dad's where he sped faster than I had ever seen that "defensive driver" go. We ran up the stairs and up the escalator and made it literally as she was being called to the stage.
On Monday I went to lunch at Red Lobster with my mom's side where I ate no less than 3 cheddar biscuits. I then rode about 9 1/2 miles on my bike with my dad, and we barely missed the rain. That night I saw Eclipse for the 3rd time, with my cousin Lauren. We had a great time, and may have talked a bit during the movie, so sorry to those around us, we sat to the side for a reason, our third viewings were meant for commentary. We may or may not have had Sonic Blasts on our way home.
Yesterday was Tuesday. I finished Eat, Pray, Love. I enjoyed it immensely. I also cooked. I made everything in my CSA bag: zucchini, corn, garlic, beets. I even used by green beans form last week, basil from Mary's garden, and a leftover hamburger I had frozen from my pool party. Yay me!
There will be more more parties on or near water to come.
And I'm going to Happy Hour tonight! I'm living the life. Or maybe just living life.
And also, I have had an amazing couple of weeks.
Times I have seen Eclipse: 3
Recap:
I had two three-day weekends in a row. The first contained 3 days poolside, some shopping, hanging out with Tina and Jennifer (separately though), and giving blood. I also helped my dad repair some of the vinyl on the boat (yeah, the BOAT)!
The week in between held the midnight showing of Eclipse with Tina and Jennifer (this time together) where they showed up dressed exactly the same and not at all Twilight related, thought I can't say the same for myself. I was clad in my Team Edward shirt with Cullen crest earrings in my ears. We stopped and got Cherry Dr. Pepper and peanut butter M&Ms on the way, so the whole experience was awesome. As usual, I loved Edward and was happy to get to see him smile more. Highlights: the leg hitch, the tent scene.
Thursday night I had dinner with Mom and Matt at La Fuente, where I proceeded to drink half a pitcher of frozen margaritas, I blame my mom because she kept refilling my glass.
Friday I had lunch with Cindy at Jerusalem Cafe in Westport where I had their amazing hummus and falafel plate. I was so full, but it was so worth it. Friday night I saw Eclipse again with my stepmom at AMC Mainstreet and we had dinner beforehand at the Bristol. The food was delicious, we had the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings. The movie theater had vibrating seats and the way the audience sits in relation to the screen almost gave me motion sickness (that I had just consumed a lot of food probably didn't help the situation).
I spent Saturday by the pool with the fam. I started reading Eat, Pray, Love and we ate ribs. This is where I need to incorporate the cuteness that is my four (and a half!) year old cousin Shep. When talking about the nationality of the characters of Dora the Explorer he claims that Diego is St. Louis and Dora is Chinese. And, during dinner that evening while eating our beans to accompany our ribs my cousin Madison informed him of the bean song and how they make you toot. He claims if you leave one bean on your plate such gastrointestinal issues will not occur. He left a bean, I finished mine off. He came to me that night after homemade ice cream and sparklers and asked me if I had tooted yet. It was the cutest! My answer (and it's the truth!) was no, not yet.
Sunday we had a Bromley family workout and then my cousin called to inform me that her singing performance in Overland Park would now be at 2 pm instead of 3. It's one and I just worked out. I showered and made my way to my dad's where he sped faster than I had ever seen that "defensive driver" go. We ran up the stairs and up the escalator and made it literally as she was being called to the stage.
On Monday I went to lunch at Red Lobster with my mom's side where I ate no less than 3 cheddar biscuits. I then rode about 9 1/2 miles on my bike with my dad, and we barely missed the rain. That night I saw Eclipse for the 3rd time, with my cousin Lauren. We had a great time, and may have talked a bit during the movie, so sorry to those around us, we sat to the side for a reason, our third viewings were meant for commentary. We may or may not have had Sonic Blasts on our way home.
Yesterday was Tuesday. I finished Eat, Pray, Love. I enjoyed it immensely. I also cooked. I made everything in my CSA bag: zucchini, corn, garlic, beets. I even used by green beans form last week, basil from Mary's garden, and a leftover hamburger I had frozen from my pool party. Yay me!
There will be more more parties on or near water to come.
And I'm going to Happy Hour tonight! I'm living the life. Or maybe just living life.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
5,4,3... Open Sesame!! Happy New Year ~Rent
Since I haven't updated in a year, here's just a few facts/tidbits from 2009:
Books I read:
Rant by Chuck Palahniuk
Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman
Welcome to Your Brain by Aamodt amd Wang
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
Shooting the Heart by Paul Cody
Idiot's Guide to Investing by Ed Koch
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion by Mark Cotta Vaz
The Metamorphosis & Other Stories by Franz Kafka
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
You Better Not Cry by Augusten Burroughs
2009 Quiz:
Where did you begin 2009?
Jennifer and Cory's
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Was apartment hunting
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
No
Did you have to go to the hospital?
No
Did you have any encounters with the police?
No
Where did you go on vacation?
Hollywood Beach, Florida; The Lake of the Ozarks
What did you purchase that was over $500?
Struts for my car
Did you know anybody who got married?
My cousin Molly
Were you in any weddings?
No, I got a break this year
Did you know anybody who passed away?
My great aunt Gloria
Did you move anywhere?
To the suburbs, my own place!
What sporting events did you attend?
Mizzou football games, a couple of Royals games, a Wizards game
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Wicked, Vedera, Better Than Ezra, Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler, Yallapalooza
Where do you live now?
Lee's Summit
Describe your birthday?
Party at Power and Light!
What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2009?
Met Chase Daniel. Stayed in a yurt.
What has/have been your favorite moment(s)?
Boating on Blue Springs Lake, lounging by my grandpa's pool
What's something you learned about yourself?
I like beets and radishes.
Any new additions to your family?
Nope
What was your best month?
August
Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Jen
Made new friends?
Yes
Favorite Night[s]out?
Tina's Birthday Party, Topsider at the Lake with my Mizzou girls!
Any regrets?
Never
Overall, how would you rate this year?
8
What would you change about 2009?
More traveling.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Harvesters (work)
Have any life changes in 2009?
Got a full time job!
Change your hairstyle?
It's getting longer.
Get a new job?
Food and Fund Drive Coordinator
How old did you turn this year?
25
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
Take a vacation this year (hopefully somewhere warm).
Did anything embarrassing?
I'm sure I did.
Buy anything new from eBay?
No, Amazon though, yay used books starting at .01
What was/were your favorite purchase[s]?
New clothes!
Get married or divorced?
Neither
Get arrested?
Not this year
Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
No
Did you get sick this year?
I had the flu, and several colds
Start a new hobby?
Does reading Fan Fiction count?
Been snowboarding?
Nope
Are you happy to see 2009 go?
Yes and No, it was good, but why dwell?
Drank Starbucks in 2009?
Yes, but never coffee!
Books I read:
Rant by Chuck Palahniuk
Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman
Welcome to Your Brain by Aamodt amd Wang
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
Shooting the Heart by Paul Cody
Idiot's Guide to Investing by Ed Koch
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion by Mark Cotta Vaz
The Metamorphosis & Other Stories by Franz Kafka
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
You Better Not Cry by Augusten Burroughs
2009 Quiz:
Where did you begin 2009?
Jennifer and Cory's
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Was apartment hunting
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
No
Did you have to go to the hospital?
No
Did you have any encounters with the police?
No
Where did you go on vacation?
Hollywood Beach, Florida; The Lake of the Ozarks
What did you purchase that was over $500?
Struts for my car
Did you know anybody who got married?
My cousin Molly
Were you in any weddings?
No, I got a break this year
Did you know anybody who passed away?
My great aunt Gloria
Did you move anywhere?
To the suburbs, my own place!
What sporting events did you attend?
Mizzou football games, a couple of Royals games, a Wizards game
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Wicked, Vedera, Better Than Ezra, Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler, Yallapalooza
Where do you live now?
Lee's Summit
Describe your birthday?
Party at Power and Light!
What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2009?
Met Chase Daniel. Stayed in a yurt.
Boating on Blue Springs Lake, lounging by my grandpa's pool
What's something you learned about yourself?
I like beets and radishes.
Any new additions to your family?
Nope
What was your best month?
August
Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Jen
Made new friends?
Yes
Favorite Night[s]out?
Tina's Birthday Party, Topsider at the Lake with my Mizzou girls!
Any regrets?
Never
Overall, how would you rate this year?
8
What would you change about 2009?
More traveling.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Harvesters (work)
Have any life changes in 2009?
Got a full time job!
Change your hairstyle?
It's getting longer.
Get a new job?
Food and Fund Drive Coordinator
How old did you turn this year?
25
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
Take a vacation this year (hopefully somewhere warm).
Did anything embarrassing?
I'm sure I did.
Buy anything new from eBay?
No, Amazon though, yay used books starting at .01
What was/were your favorite purchase[s]?
New clothes!
Get married or divorced?
Neither
Get arrested?
Not this year
Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
No
Did you get sick this year?
I had the flu, and several colds
Start a new hobby?
Does reading Fan Fiction count?
Been snowboarding?
Nope
Are you happy to see 2009 go?
Yes and No, it was good, but why dwell?
Drank Starbucks in 2009?
Yes, but never coffee!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Where did you begin 2008?
In a hotel room in Dallas
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Was apartment hunting
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
No
Did you have to go to the hospital?
I took my dad after his bike wreck
Did you have any encounters with the police?
No
Where did you go on vacation?
Dallas, Hawaii, St. Louis, Fort Worth
What did you purchase that was over $500?
Nothing
Did you know anybody who got married?
Melissa and Andrew, Tina and Sam
Were you in any weddings?
Yes, I was a bridesmaid in Tina's.
Did you know anybody who passed away?
My great Uncle Glenn
Did you move anywhere?
To the plaza.
What sporting events did you attend?
7 Mizzou football games (including the kU game and the Big 12 Championship)
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Reba and Kelly Clarkson, Tim McGraw, American Idols Live, Yallapalooza, Howl at the Moon Bash, Birthday Bash, Jake Owen, the Ting Tings, The Christmas Carol
Where do you live now?
Kansas City, MO
Describe your birthday?
I worked. We went out to lunch at PF Changs, I went shopping and had dinner at the Capitol Grille, ate at the Peachtree the night before.
What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2008?
Met Chase's Mom
What has/have been your favorite moment(s)?
There have been plenty, boating with HB, 5 year reunion (and afterwards), Hawaii, Tina's wedding
What's something you learned about yourself?
I really can do anything I put my mind to
Any new additions to your family?
Gus
What was your best month?
October? They were all good
Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Jen, Matt and Ann, Amber
Made new friends?
Yes
A few Favorite Night[s]out?
Tina's Bachelorette Party, Melissa's Bachelorette Party, 5 year runion after party, Homecoming, with Matt and Ann on the Plaza, Ashley's Birthday Party, Jen and Sam's Birthday Party
Any regrets?
Never
Overall, how would you rate this year?
8.5
What would you change about 2008?
Nothing
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Harvesters (work)
Have any life changes in 2008?
Joined AmeriCorps, moved out of my parents' houses
Change your hairstyle?
It's getting long and I am going back to my natural color.
Get a new job?
AmeriCorps VISTA at Harvesters
How old did you turn this year?
24
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
To get a permanent job and look into buying a house.
Did anything embarrassing?
I'm sure I did.
Buy anything new from eBay?
No, Amazon though, yay used books starting at .79
What was/were your favorite purchase[s]?
My mom 's christmas present
Get married or divorced?
Neither
Get arrested?
Not this year
Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
Yes
Did you get sick this year?
I had like 5 or 6 colds, a motorcycle burn, poison ivy, swollen lymph nodes
Start a new hobby?
Not that I can think of
Been snowboarding?
Nope
Are you happy to see 2008 go?
Yes and No, it was good, but why dwell?
Drank Starbucks in 2008?
A few times, but never coffee, and I never paid for it myself
In a hotel room in Dallas
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Was apartment hunting
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
No
Did you have to go to the hospital?
I took my dad after his bike wreck
Did you have any encounters with the police?
No
Where did you go on vacation?
Dallas, Hawaii, St. Louis, Fort Worth
What did you purchase that was over $500?
Nothing
Did you know anybody who got married?
Melissa and Andrew, Tina and Sam
Were you in any weddings?
Yes, I was a bridesmaid in Tina's.
Did you know anybody who passed away?
My great Uncle Glenn
Did you move anywhere?
To the plaza.
What sporting events did you attend?
7 Mizzou football games (including the kU game and the Big 12 Championship)
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Reba and Kelly Clarkson, Tim McGraw, American Idols Live, Yallapalooza, Howl at the Moon Bash, Birthday Bash, Jake Owen, the Ting Tings, The Christmas Carol
Where do you live now?
Kansas City, MO
Describe your birthday?
I worked. We went out to lunch at PF Changs, I went shopping and had dinner at the Capitol Grille, ate at the Peachtree the night before.
What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2008?
Met Chase's Mom
What has/have been your favorite moment(s)?
There have been plenty, boating with HB, 5 year reunion (and afterwards), Hawaii, Tina's wedding
What's something you learned about yourself?
I really can do anything I put my mind to
Any new additions to your family?
Gus
What was your best month?
October? They were all good
Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Jen, Matt and Ann, Amber
Made new friends?
Yes
A few Favorite Night[s]out?
Tina's Bachelorette Party, Melissa's Bachelorette Party, 5 year runion after party, Homecoming, with Matt and Ann on the Plaza, Ashley's Birthday Party, Jen and Sam's Birthday Party
Any regrets?
Never
Overall, how would you rate this year?
8.5
What would you change about 2008?
Nothing
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Harvesters (work)
Have any life changes in 2008?
Joined AmeriCorps, moved out of my parents' houses
Change your hairstyle?
It's getting long and I am going back to my natural color.
Get a new job?
AmeriCorps VISTA at Harvesters
How old did you turn this year?
24
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
To get a permanent job and look into buying a house.
Did anything embarrassing?
I'm sure I did.
Buy anything new from eBay?
No, Amazon though, yay used books starting at .79
What was/were your favorite purchase[s]?
My mom 's christmas present
Get married or divorced?
Neither
Get arrested?
Not this year
Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
Yes
Did you get sick this year?
I had like 5 or 6 colds, a motorcycle burn, poison ivy, swollen lymph nodes
Start a new hobby?
Not that I can think of
Been snowboarding?
Nope
Are you happy to see 2008 go?
Yes and No, it was good, but why dwell?
Drank Starbucks in 2008?
A few times, but never coffee, and I never paid for it myself
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Get Rhythm
1. Put your iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
So anyhow...here goes:
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Money (That’s What I Want) – The Flying Lizards (Wedding Singer Soundtrack)
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Heard ‘Em Say - Kanye West
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A BOY?
Sweetheart – Jont (Wedding Crashers Soundtrack)
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Alma Mater: Old Missouri – Marching Mizzou (vocal)
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Video Killed the Radio Star – The Presidents of the United States of America
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
What I’ve Been Looking For – Ryan and Sharpay (High School Musical)
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Listen – Dreamgirls (Dreamgirls Soundtrack)
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Ardy Party – Incredibad (The Lonely Island)
WHAT IS 2+2?
Look at Me I’m Sandra Dee – From Grease
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Mr. Midnight – Garth Brooks
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Sleeping with the Telephone – Reba McEntire
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
I Put a Spell on You – Creedence Clearwater Revival
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Aunt Hagar’s Blues – Jim Cox (Majestic Soundtrack)
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Patience - Dreamgirls
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
My Next Broken Heart – Brooks & Dunn
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Dream Big – David Cook
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
The Star Spangled Banner – Marching Mizzou
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
The Orchard – Thomas Newman (Phenomenon Soundtrack)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET
Cecilia – Simon and Garfunkel
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Mean Eyed Cat – Johnny Cash
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Strangers In the Night – Frank Sinatra
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Always Be My Baby – Mariah Carey
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
The Ballad of Unzer Charlie – Clem Snide
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Why Ain’t I Running – Garth Brooks
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Big Money – Garth Brooks
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Felling – The Righteous Brothers
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
I Know Where I’ve Been – Queen Latifah (Hairspray)
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
The Luckiest – Ben Folds
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
We Will Rock You - Queen
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Get Rhythm –Johnny Cash
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
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IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Money (That’s What I Want) – The Flying Lizards (Wedding Singer Soundtrack)
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Heard ‘Em Say - Kanye West
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A BOY?
Sweetheart – Jont (Wedding Crashers Soundtrack)
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Alma Mater: Old Missouri – Marching Mizzou (vocal)
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Video Killed the Radio Star – The Presidents of the United States of America
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
What I’ve Been Looking For – Ryan and Sharpay (High School Musical)
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Listen – Dreamgirls (Dreamgirls Soundtrack)
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Ardy Party – Incredibad (The Lonely Island)
WHAT IS 2+2?
Look at Me I’m Sandra Dee – From Grease
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Mr. Midnight – Garth Brooks
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Sleeping with the Telephone – Reba McEntire
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
I Put a Spell on You – Creedence Clearwater Revival
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Aunt Hagar’s Blues – Jim Cox (Majestic Soundtrack)
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Patience - Dreamgirls
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
My Next Broken Heart – Brooks & Dunn
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Dream Big – David Cook
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
The Star Spangled Banner – Marching Mizzou
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
The Orchard – Thomas Newman (Phenomenon Soundtrack)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET
Cecilia – Simon and Garfunkel
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Mean Eyed Cat – Johnny Cash
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Strangers In the Night – Frank Sinatra
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Always Be My Baby – Mariah Carey
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
The Ballad of Unzer Charlie – Clem Snide
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Why Ain’t I Running – Garth Brooks
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Big Money – Garth Brooks
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Felling – The Righteous Brothers
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
I Know Where I’ve Been – Queen Latifah (Hairspray)
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
The Luckiest – Ben Folds
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
We Will Rock You - Queen
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Get Rhythm –Johnny Cash
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