1. Copy this whole list into your journal.
2. Bold the things that are true about you.
3. Add something that is true about you.

01. I miss somebody right now.
02. I don’t watch much TV these days.
03. I love olives
04. I own lots of books.
06. I wear glasses or contact lenses.
07. I love to play video games.
08. I’ve tried marijuana.
09. I’ve watched porn movies.
10. I have been in a threesome.
11. I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
12. I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
13. I love ice cream.
14. I like and respect Al Sharpton.
15. I curse sometimes.
16. I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
17. I have a hobby.
18. I’ve been told I have a nice smile.
19. I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
20. I’m partially TOTALLY smart.
21. I’ve never broken someone’s bones.
22. I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal.
23. I hate the rain.
24. I’m paranoid at times.
25. I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
26. I need money right now.
27. I love sushi.
28. I talk really, really fast.
29. I have fresh breath in the morning.
30. I have long hair.
31. I have lost money in Las Vegas.
32. I have at least one brother and/or one sister.
33. I was born in a country outside of the U.S.
34. I shave my legs (females) or face (males) on a regular basis.
35. I have a twin (or a triplet, or somesuch).
36. I have worn fake hair/fingernails/eyelashes in the past.
37. I couldn’t survive without Caller I.D.
38. I like the way that I look sometimes.
39. I have lied to a good friend in the last 6 months.
40. I know how to cornrow.
41. I am usually pessimistic.
42. I have a lot of mood swings.
43. I think prostitution should be legalized.
44. I think Britney Spears is pretty.
45. Slept with a Suitemate.
46. I have a hidden talent.
47. I’m always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
48. I have a lot of friends.
49. I am currently single.
50. I have pecked someone of the same sex.
51. I enjoy talking on the phone.
52. I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
53. I love to shop.
54. I would rather shop than eat.
55. I would classify myself as ghetto.
56. I’m bourgie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders.
57. I’m obsessed with my Xanga or Livejournal.
58. I don’t hate anyone. I dislike them. (Sorry, but I’m a hater)
59. I’m a pretty good dancer.
60. I don’t think Mike Tyson raped Desiree Washington.
61. I’m completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
62. I have a cell phone.
63. I believe in God.
64. I watch MTV on a daily basis.
65. I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months.
66. I love drama.
67. I have never been in a real relationship before.
68. I’ve rejected someone before.
69. I currently have a crush/like someone.
70. I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
71. I want to have children in the future.
72. I have changed a diaper before.
73. I’ve called the cops on a friend before.
74. I bite my nails.
75. I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
76. I’m not allergic to anything.
77. I have a lot to learn.
78. I have been with someone at least 10 years older or younger.
79. I plan on seeing Ice Cube’s newest “Friday” movie. (how old is this list?)
80. I am shy around the opposite sex.
81. I’m online 24/7, even as an away message.
82. I have at least 5 away messages saved.
83. I have tried alcohol or drugs before.
84. I have made a move on a friend’s significant other or crush in the past.
85. I own the “South Park” movie.
86. I have avoided assignments at work school to be on Xanga or Livejournal.
87. When I was a kid I played “the birds and the bees” with a neighbor or chum.
88. I enjoy some country music.
89. I would die for my best friends.
90. I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza.
91. I watch soap operas whenever I can
92. I’m obsessive, anal retentive, and often a perfectionist.
93. I have used my sexuality to advance my career.
94. I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all. (EWWWWWW)
95. I know all the words to Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story".
96. Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.
97. I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
98. I have dated a close friend’s ex.
99. I like surveys.
100. I am happy at this moment.
101. I’m obsessed with guys.
102. I am bisexual.
103. Democrat.
104. Conservative Republican.
105. I am punk rockish.
106. I am preppy. (believe it or not, I can be quite preppish when the mood strikes)
107. I go for older guys/girls, not younger
108. I study for tests most of the time.
109. I tie my shoelaces differently to anyone I’ve ever met.
110. I can work on a car.
111. I love my job.
112. I am comfortable with who I am right now.
113. I have more than just my ears pierced.
114. I walk barefoot wherever I can.
115. I have jumped off a bridge.
116. I love sea turtles.
117. I spend ridiculous amounts of money on makeup.
118. I believe in prophetic dreams.
119. I plan on achieving a major goal/dream.
120. I am proficient on a musical instrument.
121. I worked at McDonald’s restaurant.
122. I hate office jobs.
123. I love sci-fi movies.
124. I’ve never been in love.
125. I think water rules.
126. I am going to college out of state.
127. I am adopted.
128. I like sausage.
129. I am a pyro.
130. I love the Red Sox.
131. I have thrown up from crying too much.
132. I have been intentionally hurt by people that I loved.
133. I love kisses.
134. I fall for the worst people and have been hurt every time.
135. I adore bright colors.
136. I love Dear Abby.
137. I can’t live without black eyeliner.
138. I think school is awesome.
139. I think pigtails serve a purpose.
140. I don’t know why the hell I just did this stupid thing.
141. I usually like covers better than originals.
142. I don’t like multi-textured ice cream (ex. Chocolate chips, nuts, marshmallows)
143. I think John Cusack is adorable.
144. I f**king hate chain theme restaurants like Applebees and TGIFridays.
145. I watch Food Network way too much.
146. I love coaching youth sports.
147. I can pick up things with my toes
148. I can’t whistle.
149. I love tomotos

Fun times were had by all!  DJ and I bonded for our 11 hour journey up and our whopping 14 hour journey back.  I don't want any more kids:)  He was really good and didn't complain too much.  On the way to Michigan, I heard, "Mom, do you have to pee AGAIN?!  I'm tired of you peeing all the time!"  Do you feel the love?

On the way back, I-80 was a complete mess.  Construction everywhere throughout Pennsylvania.  I got off the highway in bumfuck anywhere (not to be confused with Dawn's bumfuck nowhere) to get gas.  It was creepy at night.  I'm such a city girl.

DJ had a blast with all the kids.  Not one single meltdown.  No fighting when it was bedtime.  Matter of fact, there were two nights he crashed all by himself.  No fighting to take a shower either. 

DJ had a tooth just about to fall out for about 2 weeks now.  On Sunday I noticed the one side was hanging even lower.  I tried to get him to pull it out but he wouldn't.  Damn dentists for messing with his head.  I gave him a juice box.  One suck.  Then a huge scream.  I came running back in.  He swallowed his tooth.  Poor kid.  He didn't even meltdown about it.  He was just really worried that the tooth fairy wouldn't hook him up since there was no tooth.  His solution was to poop in his pants so I could dig out his tooth.  Uhhhhhhh, no thanks.  We'll leave the fairy a note, honey.  So he was cool with that and lo and behold the next day he woke up and the tooth fairy left a little surprise for him under his pillow even without the tooth.  He was a happy camper.  And I was very happy not to go digging in poop. 

Some pictures from the journey are in the photo album.

Creating History
posted 06/29/2005 @ 10:59pm

Things Are Looking Up!
posted 06/22/2005 @ 07:07pm

I Could Never Quit

Ok, so I'm running a bit late.  I meant to leave out of here at 3.  That's evidently not happening.  I'm almost finished and I'll be out the door.  Updates will be sporadic until Tuesday. 

Bring on the bonding!

DJ must have gotten his days confused.  Either that or else he saw the packed suitcase in my room.  Only ONE packed suitcase in my room. 

He woke me up around 3:30am and told me it was time to go to Michigan.

I've packed all my clothes (I think).  Ok, not true.  I still have a pair of sweats I'm washing, then I'm going to wash my "delicates" tomorrow.  Then I'll be fully packed.  Some of DJ's clothes are piled on my bed, the rest in his closet.  I need to work on that.  I have lists.  I'm good at making lists.  Just not so good at checking them off.

Full day at work tomorrow.  Then packing up the SUV.  Hopefully a nap after.

Crap, I need to wrap presents too.  My girl is pregnant.  And I went majorly crazy shopping the past couple months.  You'd think this was my kid. 

I would call in sick tomorrow but guess who left her cell phone in work? 

I woke up early Sunday to get this move started.  FMM was all gung ho and was trying to contact his buddy who said he would help.  After he was unable to reach him on his cell, FMM drove over his house.  Noone was home.

Luckily, I got ahold of Budget and they not only had a truck, but it was in my price range (cheap!) and it was one block away from my storage space!  Sounds like a winner to me.  FMM was on his way to pick up his cousin from work and was going to meet me at the rental office.  While he was busy doing that, Mommy Dearest was calling to tell me if I wasn't at her house within the hour she was leaving to do her errands.  We got into it a bit on the phone since this was my ONLY weekend to move my stuff since I was going to be away on and off for the next three weeks.  She goes to settlement on the 10th of June.  I'll be in DC then. 

I really don't understand why she has to make my life difficult EVERY SINGLE TIME I DEAL WITH HER.  I just realized, I don't have to deal with her anymore!  This was it!  No more stress.  Except of course, when she takes my dad to court and tries to take everything he has (which affects DJ 100%).  But I'm not going to think about that right now. 

Tomorrow, I'm leaving all this behind and I'm headed to Michigan!!!  I can't wait!

No.  I moved absolutely nothing today.  I picked up FMM and we drove to the location - 12 miles away.  They are not renting UHauls today.  You have got to be kidding me.  I called UHaul who told me to call their regional center.  You have to love their customer service.  I called their regional center.  Did they apologize?  No.  They did tell me they would call me back with another location.

We waited 20 minutes.  FMM called his buddy who works at my complex.  I know him pretty well, especially since I used to date FMM.  He is picking me up tomorrow in his truck and then we are getting FMM and going to pick up my crap from the house. 

I called UHaul a 4th time today to cancel my reservation.  I told them I better not have ANY charges on my credit card from them because this was completely unacceptable.  They were noting my account.  If they charge my credit card, I will be calling up my credit card company and dispute the charges. 

I am one pissed off chick right now.  The settlement date on my parents' house is June 10th.  Since I'm not going to be around Philly for the next 3 weeks, I need to move my shit out now!  So, FMM agreed to help me move everything tomorrow into storage.  I called and tried to reserve a U Haul (I'm not even linking those thieving bastards) last week for this Saturday at 8 AM.  I only need the truck for about 3 hours - if that.  At the end of the call, the rep told me someone would call me tomorrow.  Well tomorrow came and no call.

The day after that I called back, basically got the run around.  I was told the next day and the next day.  This is just a call to confirm my reservation.  FMM told me I should have used Ryder who is more expensive but has better service.  Thanks, FMM, couldn't you have told me sooner!?  They are booked.
  
This morning I call, yet again, and I'm told someone will be confirming my reservation by 5pm.  I called them back at 5:15 and they finally tell my my pickup location.  No, it's not the one I picked.  It's one approximately 12 miles from my house.  You know they charge BY THE MILE?????  I'm furious now.  Why couldn't they have told me this the 5-6 other times I called?  Oh, because they don't confirm location until ONE day before the rental.  What the hell kind of business are you running?

Of course I can cancel my reservation, but there is a $50 charge because I didn't cancel 24 hours before my pickup time.  Hmmmmm, maybe if you had told me this the 5-6 OTHER TIMES I CALLED, I would have cancelled.  Nope, you don't tell me about the change in location until 5:30pm. 

Next I speak with a supervisor who informs me that possibly something can be worked out tomorrow.  He won't know until early AM (when I'm moving basically) if the other 24, yes 24, closer rental places to my house will have the small truck I want.  He (oopsie) told me that the trucks are delivered to the facilities the night before.  Well, tell the one who's going to be driving my truck to bring it to MY location.  He had no answer for that one.  Looks like someone fucked up and told me something they shouldn't have. 

I can't wait to call tomorrow morning.  They have the wrong person.

Photos of Saddam in his underwear have surfaced.  Please read the story.  This is my favorite part:

President Bush was briefed by senior aides Friday morning about the photos' existence and "strongly supports the aggressive and thorough investigation that is already underway" that seeks to find who took them, White House spokesman Trent Duffy said.

I'm taking bets to see who is found first:  the dastardly culprit or Osama (remember him?)