Saturday, October 31, 2009

Extra hour of sleep tonight...yay :)

Whats been the best thing that happened today?
Getting off work early was pretty fantastic.

Has anyone ever called you heartless?
I don't think so.

Who is the last contact in your phone?
Yvonne

Is your last name longer than 6 letters?
Nope.

Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Yeah...several (maybe all?) of the guys I've dated have. Why do boys think that's a good compliment? So not true.

Does anyone call you baby?
My hubby

Last person who laid in your bed besides you?
Jordan

Ever liked someone who treated you like crap?
Not really.

What did you do for the 4th of July this past year?
I worked a double shift. I specifically remember it as the longest day ever.


Have you ever liked someone younger than you?
Yes.

What are you doing?
This thinger, watching The Little Couple on TLC. Putting off homework.

Is someone on your mind right now?
Yeah

Is there someone you will never forget?
Yeah! Lots of people.

What's on your mind?
How much I wish we could have a dog :(

Do you truly hate anyone?
No.

Who was the last person you talked to on the phone & what did you talk about?
Jordan. He told me about how there's no laundry for him to do at work tonight so he's going to be super bored.

Who are all the texts from in your inbox?
No one--my inbox was full and I just erased it about an hour ago.

Have you ever kissed anyone whose name started with a A?
No.

What's going on between you and the last person you texted?
Not much--nothing out of the ordinary.

Are you listening to music?
Nope.

Do you regret anything from your past?
Nothing major.

Do you always answer your phone?
No.

Someone phones you at 3:00 AM; who do you expect it to be?
Jordan. Possibly Carissa or Katie.

Have you ever been hit on through a text message?
Yeah.

Do you have tan lines?
I think they've faded by now.

Ever kissed someone who smokes?
Don't think so. If they did, I didn't know about it.

Has anyone disappointed you recently?
Yeah, a bit.

Ever cried while you were on the phone with someone?
Yeah.

Are you going to kiss anyone anytime soon?
Somewhat soon--in seven or eight hours.

Giving up on anyone?
No.

Who was your last missed call from?
Carissa

Have you ever kissed someone with tattoos?
Yeah.

Have you ever kissed someone whose name started with an C?
Nope.

What do you hear right now?
TV

Is there someone you used to talk to everyday but don't anymore?
Yeah. My parents :(

Last December were you in a relationship?
Yes.

Hows your heart lately?
Happy

Let's start out blunt, have you had sex in the last 72 hours?
Yes.

What time did you go to sleep last night?
Around 2

Is there someone in your life you wish you never met?
No.

Has a best friend ever done anything behind your back?
I don't think so. It's possible.

Has anyone said you have changed lately?
Nope.

Have you kissed someone in '09 that means a lot to you?
Yes.

Is it okay to like someone else WHEN you have a boyfriend/ girlfriend?
I don't think so.

The boy/girl you truly care about the most needs you at 3 AM, would you go?
Of course.

Friday, October 30, 2009

I'm so excited that I'm not working a double shift tomorrow!! Aside from the Saturday I asked off a few weeks ago for Wicked, I can't remember the last time I wasn't scheduled for a double. Sleeping in on a Saturday sounds fabulous...so excited. :)

IN YOUR SENIOR YEAR DID YOU... [Assuming that "senior year" means "senior year of high school"]

1. Did you date someone from your school? Nope.

2. Did you marry someone from your high school? No.

3. Did you car pool to school? Just with my brother...

4. What kind of car did you have? 99 Mercury Mystique

5. What kind of car do you have now? Same one.

6. Its Friday night...where are you now? Usually staying in--homework, TV, relaxing, WoW, etc.

7. It is Friday night...where were you then? Working at the Great Wall!

8. What kind of job did you have in high school? A fun one...serving and sometimes hostessing at the Great Wall.

9. What kind of job do you do now? A similar job, but less fun...hostessing at Applebees

10. Were you a party animal? Not at all.

11. Were you considered a flirt? Nah.

12. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? Band and choir. Kinda miss that...

13. Were you a nerd? Lil bit, lol.

14. Did you get suspended or expelled? Nope.

15. Can you sing the fight song? I can't remember it right now...maybe if I thought about it for a while.

16. Who was/were your favorite teacher(s)? My senior year...? Mr. Adams, Mrs. Schnellbacher.

17. Where did you sit during lunch? Whatever restaurant I was at or in my car...I never at at school.

18. What was your school's full name? West Burlington Arnold Junior Senior High School

19. When did you graduate? 2006

20. What was your school mascot? Falcon

21. If you could go back and do it again, what would you do? I wouldn't want to go back.

22. Did you have fun at Prom? Yeah. More before prom than actually at the dance...my date only danced with me for about a collective two minutes.

23. Do you still talk to the person you went to Prom with? Not in the past year. He stopped calling to talk after he found out Jordan and I were engaged.

24. Are you planning on going to your next reunion? No.

25. Do you still talk to people from school? Carissa's pretty much the only one I talk to regularly.

26. School Colors? Green and...black? Or white? Maybe just green.

27. What celebrities came from your high school? None that I'm aware of...

Who was your first friend? Are you still friends?
Tasha Watts is the first friend I can remember...although I'm sure I had friends before I was five. And we're not really friends anymore--just through facebook, lol.

As a child, what did you aspire to be as an adult? Are you?
A writer. Well, not a published one...maybe in the next few years.

How many former girl/boy friends have you had?
Four-ish.

One night stands. Yes or No?
No.

Are you trustworthy?
Yes.

Who did you last say "I love you" to?
Jordan.

Does your belly button smell?
No...

Do you eat your toenails?
No!

Do you eat your ear wax?
Gross questions do not amuse me...

Have you ever eaten snot?
^

Where were you on 9/11/01?
In school.

Did anyone you know perish in the attacks?
No.

Are you married? If not, do you ever want to get married? If yes, did you marry the right person?
Yes. He's definitely the right person for me.

What are you going to wear tomorrow?
Black pants and shirt for work...other than that, I have no idea. Probably sweats before I have to go to work.

What is your favorite band? Why?
Band as opposed to singer? Probably Relient K

Has anyone ever called you a "poser"?
Don't believe so.

What is the worst thing you have ever had to recover from?
I'm not sure.

Is there any person in your life that you did not date, but wish you had?
No.

Do you still talk to that person?
...

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Ah, Sunday

I love not working on Sundays! It feels fabulous to have a day off before starting another crazy week of classes. I actually got up and went to church this morning (www.parkviewchurch.org). With the exception of a few visits, I haven't been to church since I moved out of my parents' house. I've kinda missed it, to be honest. I like Parkview, so far. It's a very nice church; definitely a change of pace--it's more contemporary than Flint Hills about six times bigger. I'm thinking about trying to go more regularly...

Well, my pile of homework isn't horribly overwhelming today, as it is most Sundays. I just have to read a play, write a 5-10 page scene (where two characters have conflicting wants...should be fun. I love that we just have to write a scene and not a whole freaking play, as usual!), and read eight chapters in Lady Audley's Secret (a scandalous Victorian novel about bigamy, murder, and all kinds of juicy stuff. Well, juicy for the Victorians). Definitely not as bad as the last two Sundays. The fact that I have a pan full of apple crisp and a pot full of coffee to keep me company through the day certainly helps, too. I guess I should get started, huh? But first!...


Hey you. How's it going? Pretty good.
Anything horrible happened today? Nope.
Describe the best day of your life so far. I married the love of my life and had a wonderful time celebrating it with my closest friends and family.
How's your summer going? It's not summer anymore...but my summer went well.
Do you have a job? If so, do you like it? Yes, I have one. No, I don't really like it. The longer I'm there, the more okay I am with it, though. I'm to the point where I can just be on autopilot for three or four hours, so it's not so bad.
Are you more outgoing & hyper, or shy & quiet? More shy and quiet. I'm hardly ever "hyper" and when I am, it's in my own mellow way.
Do you think you'll be successful at life? At life, yes. In my career, who knows.
What's been your best accomplishment thus far? Probably getting into the creative writing track at the university.
Got a favorite song? It changes all the time. Right now it's The Fear You Won't Fall by Joshua Radin
Have you graduated yet? If not, when do you? High school, yes. College, no--not until next May.
What's your relationship status right now? Married.
What's the longest you've ever dated someone? & the shortest? Shortest was a week with Nick, lol. Longest was three years (up until we got married) with Jordan.
Do you like candles? Are there any in the room you're in? Yes! There's five in the room. 3 varieties of apple/apple cinnamon, a pumpkin spice, and a french vanilla (the one I'm burning right now).
Do you like roller coasters? Yes.
What's your favorite carnival type food? (Funnel cakes, snow cones, etc..) Funnel cakes, for sure.
Describe any jewelry you're wearing and explain any importance it might have. I'm wearing my wedding band and my engagement ring. They're important because they remind me that I'm married! And let any guys that might want to hit on me know that I'm married, lol. The diamond in my engagement ring is important to me as well because it's been in my family for years.
Is your cell phone touch screen? If you have one. Nope.
Are you an aunt/uncle? If so, how many nieces/nephews do you have? Yes, but only by marriage. Jordan and I have one niece and one nephew.
Would you rather write with a pen with black ink or some crazy color? Black ink.
Do you have a good relationship with your family? Yes. I miss them.
Do you feel free or like you're tied down by something/someone? Not really.
Do you like lemonade? Yeah, from time to time. I like it best when it has another flavor added...raspberry lemonade, for example.
Do you enjoy having your picture taken professionally? I don't enjoy having the pictures taken, but enjoy having the pictures.
Do you have really bad allergies? If so, what are you allergic to? Mangoes. Maybe some other food, but I don't know since I've never had any allergy testing done. I think I'm mildly allergic to dust and I have a mild allergy to most furry animals, as well.
Do you like drinking orange juice in the morning? Yes, but it's not my favorite morning beverage.
If you eat it, do you eat normal breakfast food or just whatever you want? When I have it, it's usually pretty standard--oatmeal, toast, cereal...
Do you like Theory of a Deadman? I don't know them well enough to have an opinion.
Does it bother you when people grab/smack your butt? It depends on the person! If it's my husband or a girl/woman I'm friends with, I don't mind.
Are you a cat or dog person? Dog.
Did you like this survey? For the most part.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Procrastinating

What was the last test you had on?
Victorian novels--Sense and Sensibility, Frankenstein, and Jane Eyre

Are you good at creating graphs in math?
It's been a while since I've had a math class. I think I was decent at it.

Do you spend more time thinking about fun things or worrying about school?
Worrying about school.

What was the first alcoholic drink you have ever consumed?
Smirnoff ice

Oreo milkshakes or orange juice?
Milkshake.

Have you ever sprained your elbow?
No.

Do you know anyone who collects flowerpots?
No.

Are you looking forward to tomorrow?
Not really. Wednesdays are rough.

Do you read any comics in the papers?
Rarely.

Ever heard of Sterling Knight?
No.

Do you hate it when people read over your shoulders?
Yeah.

Have you ever let someone copy off your paper?
Yeah.

Would you like to visit Japan?
I wouldn't mind.

What do you do when you feel like crying?
Take a shower or a nap. Or eat something unhealthy...like ice cream or a brownie.

Do any songs make you feel like tearing your hair out?
A few.

Would you electrocute yourself as part of a dare?
No.

Do you smile politely when someone comments that you’ve put on weight?
I don't know if anyone has ever made that comment...but I probably would smile or joke about it.

When was the last time you were on swings?
I'm not sure...last time I can remember was the day I met Jordan. I feel like I've probably been on a swing since then, though.

Are you currently wearing anything green?
My underwear.

Who was your 6th grade teacher?
Mrs. Sherwood?

Is your car older than a 2000?
1999

Do you watch soap operas?
No.

Does your birthday occur after the 15th of your birth month?
Yes.

Where was the last place you wrote a check to/used your debit card?
Burger King

Do you wear eyeliner on a regular basis?
Yeah.

Have you ever been labeled with a stereotype?
Yeah.

Do you have the habit of cracking your knuckles alot?
Yes.

Do you like country music?
Not really. Don't hate it, though.

How many relationships have you been in this year?
One.

What are your thoughts on the color pink?
I like it. It's my third favorite color.

How many times does the number '7' occur in your phone number?
Twice.

Who was the last person to give you flowers?
The florist for our wedding, lol.

Are you Catholic?
No.

Did anyone tell you that you looked good today?
No.

Have you had your wisdom teeth out?
Nope, still have 'em. Probably shouldn't, though...

Your appendix?
Still have that, too.

Do you sleep on the floor when you're sick?
Only if I'm throwing up so much that I can't leave the bathroom...

Have you ever taken a pregnancy test?
Yeah, a few.

How many times does the letter 'n' occur in your full name?
Once.

Do you have a birthmark? If so, is it embarrassing?
Yes. Not really...though people tend to think it's a giant mole, or something stuck to my leg.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Mmm, apples

My fiction writing TA sent last week's assignment back to me and said I need to make it longer. I definitely missed the section in the syllabus saying that all stories need to be at least five pages long...oops. It's not a big deal, but I am so not in the mood to go back to that piece. I really wanted to move on to the next assignment...especially since I'm a couple weeks behind schedule. Blah.

On a happier, random-er note, I made a real supper tonight! By "real," I mean not hamburger helper or spaghetti. Chicken and apples with dijon cream...yum! It felt like a very fall dish, with the apples and all.

Who was your last text from? And what did it say?
Carissa. "Hi Amy-Can you please call me."

Is confidence cute?
It can be...it can be annoying, too.

Your last ex is on the side of the road, on fire. What do you do?
I would tell them to stop, drop, and roll...call 911...throw water/liquid on them if I had any.

When was the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face?
It's been a while.

Congratulations​!​​​ You just had a son. What's his name?
I dunno! Jordan and I would have to discuss it for a long time. Maybe William. Or Landon. We've discussed both of those possibilities.

You've just had a daughter! What's her name?
Same as above. Maybe Charlotte.

What are you craving right now?
Banana milk shake. Why does Steak&Shake have to be so far away?!

What is the last voice mail you received about and who was it from?
Ugh, it was from Travis, one of my managers at Applebees. He wanted to know if I would work for someone who called in sick. (NO!)

What is the last beverage you had?
Godiva hot cocoa. YUM

What are you listening to right now?
Iron Chef America...they're doing a berry battle. :)

Have you ever been lead on?
Yeah.

Do you drink energy drinks?
No, I don't really like energy drinks. I'd rather have plain ol' coffee or pop.

Do you like dark or light jeans better?
Eh, depends on the shirt, I guess. Usually dark.

Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?
My husband sure isn't! He's running a raid at the moment, lol.

Do you wear a name tag at work?
Yeah.

If the last person you kissed said that you were the only one they wanted, would you believe them?
Um, yeah!

Will your next kiss be a mistake?
Definitely not.

Would it hurt seeing the person you last kissed, kissing someone else?
Yeah. I'd be pissed. What's with all the kissing questions?

Are you excited about anything today?
Not today...I'm excited for tomorrow, though. No class, no work!!

Have you ever kissed an ex after breaking up?
Yeah.

Who are 5 people your last texts are from?
Carissa, Tara, Katie, Grant, Perrian

Do you currently have a hickey?
Nope. Haven't had a hickey for a while.

What's the longest you've ever talked on the phone?
Six hours.

Have you ever kissed anyone who's name started with an J?
Yeah. 50% of the guys I've kissed have names that start with J.

Is love really a beautiful thing?
In my experience, absolutely.

Do you think your last ex will eventually want to be with you again?
I don't really care. I highly doubt it.

Do you have any interesting tattoos/​​​piercings?​
Nope.

Have you ever made out in a bathroom?
Yes.

Do you think the last person you kissed is nice?
Haha, most of the time.

Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle?
Yeah.

Did you stand on your tippy-toes when you had your last kiss?
No, that would've been odd...he was sitting down and I was standing.

Do you like the same person you did a month ago?
Mmhmm.

What reminds you of the last person you kissed?
Tons of things.

Last person you kissed calls you, what are they calling you for?
Usually to ask me to pick up food on the way home from class/work.

Kissed somebody whose name starts with a C T D or S?
Yes to T, no to the rest.

Do you ever think about the past?
Yeah.

Do you believe ex's can be friends?
Sure.

Last night you felt?
Lazy. Pretty content.

What's your favorite thing to do when you're bored?
Watch TV, read, bake stuff, fill out stupid surveys...

In the past 72 hours have you been under the influence?
Yeah, but not much.

Does anyone know your password besides you?
Yeah.

Are all of your friends virgins?
No.

What are you wearing right now?
Jeans, camo t-shirt, Hawkeye sweatshirt.

Do you want to see somebody right now?
Not at this very moment.

Has the last person you kissed ever seen you cry?
Yeah.

Are you a forgiving person?
Generally, yes.

Have you ever kissed anyone with a tongue ring?
No.

Did anyone see your last kiss?
Nope.

Are you short?
Not very...not very tall, either.

Are you thinking about anyone?
No one in particular.

Think to the last person you kissed, have you ever kissed them on a couch?
Yes.

Are you cheating on someone right now?
No.

Anyone of the opposite sex been on your mind lately?
Yeah.

Are you nice to everyone?
Pretty much.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Headache :(

I loved Sense and Sensibility...until I started writing this paper on it. Now I'm kinda hating it... UGH. Only two pages left to go...

Who was the last male you talked to?
Jordan

What were you doing at 10am this morning?
Eating breakfast at the Econo Lodge

What were you doing an hour ago?
Working on my paper...

Do you plan on moving within the next year?
Yes.

Are you wearing anything on your feet?
Socks.

What are you looking forward to in the next 3 months?
My birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, WINTER BREAK

Do you remember your dreams?
Partially.

Where did your last hug take place?
In a swimming pool

Have you been to a baby shower?
Yes.

What cell phone company do you use?
Verizon.

What color is your hair brush?
Purple.

Do you watch the Super Bowl?
Nah, not usually.

What about World Cup?
Definitely not.

Do you sleep with a teddy bear?
When Jordan is at work, I sleep with a stuffed dog...the one he won for me on our honeymoon :)

What is the last movie you watched?
Sense and Sensibility

What is your middle name?
Renee

Do you have your future children's names picked out?
I have some ideas, for sure...but nothing positive yet.

What color is your mailbox?
Gray?

Do you have to drive over a bridge to get home?
No.

What brand is your computer printer?
HP

How many cars can fit in your driveway?
I don't have a driveway.

Who was your Kindergarden teacher?
Mrs. Anderson.

Are you taller than your mom?
Yeah.

Do you have any bruises right now?
Yeah.

Are you cold right now?
No, pretty comfortable.

Do any of your close friends have kids?
No.

Do you know anyone who is pregnant right now?
Hmm...nope, I don't think so. No one that I know personally.

What brand are your favorite jeans you own?
Maurice's

What is the closest red object to you?
The apple spice candle that I'm burning.

What is your favorite video game?
Console-the first Final Fantasy on the NES. Computer-WoW.

Do you play games on your cell phone?
I don't have any games on my phone.

Do you look more like your mom or dad?
A bit more like my dad.

Have you ever broken a pinata?
Yes.

Do you have an iPod or Mp3 player?
Yeah.

If someone doesnt like you its probably because:
They think I'm too quiet/serious...

Who was the last person in your bedroom?
Besides myself and Jordan, Spencer

What are your plans for this weekend?
I don't even know. I'm probably working, but I haven't seen the schedule yet...so not completely sure.

Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yeah

Do you lose your keys often?
I don't think of it as losing...more like misplacing.

How many keys are on your keychain?
4

When was your last encounter with the police?
Last winter, when I got pulled over for speeding.

Do you sing in the shower?
Sometimes. I'm usually in too much of a hurry, though.

Do you always wear your seatbelt in the car?
Yes.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

This is not helping.

I have SO much to do before Monday. I really should be doing something about this...getting an early start on my paper would be helpful. Or catching up on reading. Or filling out a survey! YEAH, that'll help! ...Or not. And yet, I can't help myself...

Let's start off with, are you available?
Nope.

When is the last time you saw your sister/s?
I don't have a sister.

What was the last thing you ate?
Strawberry wafer cookies.

Who is the person you talked to most today in person?
Jordan and Spencer.

Where did you go in a car last?
Before coming home? Parking garage downtown.

What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Working on my women writers paper.

Have you spoken to your mother today?
No. It's been a week or so...I miss her.

Do you prefer warm or cold weather?
Warm.

What time did you get up this morning?
7:00. It was quite unpleasant, since I went to bed at 1:00.

Have you ever liked someone older than you?
Yep.

Would your mom care if she found condoms in your room?
Now that I'm married, I don't think she would mind at all. She might be embarrassed, but that's about it.

Your phone is ringing. It's the person you fell hardest for, what do you say?
"Hey."

Did you speak to your father today?
Nope. I saw him last week, though! That was nice.

If you HAD to kiss someone right now, who would it be?
My husband.

Who's car were you in last?
Mine.

Have you ever slapped someone?
Yeah. But never in legitimate anger.

How many people do you trust with everything?
Five.

What was the last thing you drank?
Coffee. Oh folgers vanilla biscotti, I love you.

Is there anyone you want to come see you?
Yeah.

Name one thing you love about winter?
Waking up early after a snowy night and seeing that smooth, sparkly sheet of snow on top of everything. So pretty.

When showering, do you start the water and then get in, or get in then start it?
Start the water. It takes a bit to warm up.

What were you doing at 4am this morning?
Sleeping...having troubled dreams about not finishing my homework lol.

Does anyone call you babe or baby?
Yep.

Do you check your texts right away when you receive them?
Yeah.

Have you ever searched for your house on Google Earth?
Nope.

What are you excited about?
This weekend! My birthday! Thanksgiving! Christmas! All that good stuff.

Are you listening to music right now?
Nope.

Last time you texted your number one?
I don't remember. We never text.

Were you happy when you woke up this morning?
No, I was in the worst mood! I was actually supposed to wake up at 6:00 but I overslept, so I was freaking out that I wouldn't have enough time to finish my paper.

What did you have for breakfast?
A granola bar.

Two days from now this time, where will you be?
In Des Moines!

Have you ever dyed your hair an unnatural color?
Yeah. Cherry red...but it was the kind that washes out after a dozen shampoos.

If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
A few extra days in this week? I'm excited to have an amazing mini vacation in Des Moines, but I have a midterm paper and a play due on Monday...not to mention a hundred or so pages to read...eek. Don't think I'll be going to bed Sunday.

What are you listening to?
Jordan playing some zombie game.

What is on your bed right now?
Mini laptop, school books, purse, pillows, blankets, etc.

What/who woke you up this morning?
Jordan.

Is there anyone in the room with you?
Yeah.

When was the last time you saw your mom?
I can't remember specifically... :( Sometime in September, I think.

Do you think there is someone thinking about you right now?
Perhaps.

Now for the "Have you ever's" ready?
...Sure.

Have you ever made out in a bathroom?
Yeah.

Made out on a recliner or couch?
Yeah.

Made out in public?
Yeah.

Fell asleep in the arms of the same sex?
I don't think so...unless my mother counts.

Ever walked in on your friends having sex?
No. That would be rather awful.

Ever kissed in the rain?
Yeah.

Over- protective or Controlling?
A tad over-protective.

How was your day overall?
Started out awful and stressful, then got better. Creative writing track seminar was awesome--the TAs answered all our questions about getting published and applying for grad school.

Has anyone ever called cops on you?
I don't believe so.

Do you swallow gum when your finished?
No...do people actually do that on purpose?

Ever tackled someone to the ground?
Yeah.

Did you climb trees when you were young?
Yeah...I loved climbing my Grandpa Landon's apple trees.

What's the latest you've stayed up in the past week?
2:00.

Ever cried till you threw up?
No.

Is there anyone who doesn't like you?
Perhaps. If there is, I would prefer not to know.

Does your MySpace password have to do with a person?
No.

Are you a shy person?
Yes.

Where did you just get back from?
My kitchen...

Who is the first girl you would go to if something was wrong?
Carissa.

Ever made a guy cry?
Yeah.

Name 5 objects within your reach:
Coffee mug, TV, Sense and Sensibility, Escada perfume, pumpkin spice candle.

Anyone in your contacts under Z?
I don't think so.

Does forever exist?
Yes.

Think a lot before you fall asleep?
Yeah.

Was last night terrible?
Nope.

Friday, October 2, 2009

The downfalls of Fall...

Now that Fall is here again, I'm rediscovering a few reasons why it isn't always so great... For one, the return of my nosebleeds. I get them all year round, but only a couple times a week in the spring and summer. Once the air starts to get dryer and colder, I get them daily--sometimes several times a day. Even as I write this, there is a wad of Kleenex shoved up my right nostril. (The left one never bleeds, for some reason.) I'm dreading the day when one strikes while I'm at class or work... "Welcome to Applebees! Don't mind the blood pouring down my face..." Yeah, that'll be nice.

Another thing that I'm not loving is everyone's sudden need for something warm to drink. My favorite place to grab a latte, T Spoons at the ped mall, is constantly packed. I hate it! It used to be half empty most of them time, and they have cute little booths--it was the perfect place to read and drink coffee on my break between classes. Now it's always loud and next to impossible to get one of the cute little booths.

Then of course there's the shock of the temperature change. That's a given. Once I forget what a high of 80 feels like, though, 60 will start to feel pretty darn good. Besides, doesn't it feel great to wear sweaters again?!

I'm enjoying a leisurely morning before class. For the first time in weeks, I don't have any homework that needs urgent attention. All I have to do today is take a midterm at 1:30, then I'm done for the weekend!!



Whats your full name?
Amy Renee Locke.

What are you looking forward to this weekend?
Having Sunday off work...that's going to be fantastic.

Do you feel awkward when strangers say hi to you?
In some situations. Generally, no.

Are you a morning person or a night person?
A little more of a morning person, I think. Although I'm more productive at night.

Do you care what people think about you?
To an extent.

Are you easily scared at horror films?
Not scared, exactly. The problem is that I can't help but think about them after the movie is over, and put myself into the situations. And that's just unpleasant.

Do you prefer to shower at night or in the morning?
Morning.

Are you taller than 5'5"?
I'm right around 5'5". Maybe a fourth of an inch beyond it.

What was the last non-alcoholic beverage you had?
Coffee with pumpkin spice creamer...yum.

Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you babe?
It is when my boy does. A random boy? No.

Was last night enjoyable for you?
No. I worked on my Latin vocabulary homework for six hours. No joke. I'm caught up, though!

Are you afraid of the dark?
Darkness in unfamiliar places.

Do you consider yourself lucky?
I prefer to think of myself as blessed.

Is there anyone you want to come see you?
Yeah, a few people.

Do you think your life will change dramatically before 2010?
No.

Do you have trust issues?
Not really.

Do you want someone dead?
No.

How are you feeling?
Congested. Otherwise, pretty good.

Last night you felt?
Productive.

If you could move somewhere else, would you?
Not right now. After I graduate, yes.

Was yesterday better than today?
Not really. Yesterday wasn't horrible or anything, though. Like I said, I was very productive!

Can you live a day without TV?
Yeah. I could live without TV, period. Although I would miss the Food Network...and Heroes.

If you could go back to a day last year would you?
What for? Just to relive it, or to change it? Either way, I wouldn't.

What were you doing at 11 last night?
Latin vocab homework.

Reason behind the last time you laughed really hard?
Jordan being silly.

You learn you have cancer, do you tell your friends?
Of course. I would want all the support I could get.

How many best friends do you have?
Two. Three, if my mom counts. Well, four, if my husband counts.

What's something you CAN wait for?
Working all day tomorrow.

Did the last person you kissed have a tattoo, what is it?
Nope.

Do you think you and your best friend will be friends in 10 years?
Definitely.

In the past week, have you cried?
Yeah. It was a silly reason to cry, though.

Did you sleep well last night?
Yep.

Do you think a lot of people think bad things about you?
I don't know. It depends on what you mean by "bad things."

You just took 15 shots of alcohol, what are you doing?
Throwing up. I've never drank that much, so other than puking, I'm not sure how my body would respond.

What if you died, do you think people would care?
Yeah.

Looking back, did you ever waste too much time on a certain boy or girl?
Yep.

Do you think the last person who said they loved you meant it?
Yes.

Have you ever liked someone who treated you like crap?
Eh...kinda. He didn't treat me like crap all the time.

Do you have tan lines?
They're fading.

What is the last thing you did before you went to bed last night?
Brushed my teeth.

Have you ever done something you promised yourself you wouldn't?
Yeah.

Are you a player?
Nope.

Does your best friend approve of the last person you kissed?
lol...yes.

Do you know anyone that smokes weed?
Yeah.

Have you been a happy, angry, or sad person lately?
I've been all of those several times within the past week.

What did you wear today?
Right now I'm still wearing pink pj pants, a t-shirt, and a sweatshirt. Once I shower, I'll put on jeans and a sweater.

Do you think before you speak?
Yes.

When will your next kiss be?
Soon.

Do you currently have any bruises right now?
Yeah, I have a few.

Does the last person you kissed mean anything to you?
He means everything. Cheesy, but true.

And now, time for a shower.