Miss Laura's Journal

10:38pm: stompin' in on old ground
Things change. Things don't change. We get angry when things do change and we get angry when they don't. Where's the happy medium? Basically, I've decided there isn't one. We get stuck in a bad situation, but at the same time it's a good one. It makes emo hearts rusty.

V for Vendetta was an amazing movie...both times. If you haven't already seen it, I would strongly recommend that you go see it soon.

And on another note, my hard work finally paid off. I've been accepted into my program. Good work, Laura.


Why thank you, friends.

12:52am: I need out!
I need out now. Out of this room...out of this living situation. I can no longer handle it. My roommate is unfriendly, bitchy, lazy, and just somewhat of an "oddball" as my dad would put it. Tomorrow I will be requesting a room change.

Oh, how I do hate to leave my friends at Sulli...you truly do rock...

11:06pm: Break has been good thus far.
I'm going to Rochester to visit Miss Sarah tomorrow, and we're going to the SPAM Museum. Did you even know that there was a SPAM Museum? Well, there is...in Austin, MN: home of Hormel Food Products! Word.

So far break has been great. I've been uber busy, always on the go! I'm not quite ready to go back to Madison yet...but I'm sure that I will be come the 15th/16th. Well, not the 15th because TrissyCat comes home that day! *insert excitement here* I can't wait! I have not seen her since May!!! I can hardly wait. She is my bestest friend in the entire world and I miss her dearly! Granted I only get to see her for one night (as I'm leaving on the 16th) it will be one helluva night!

But yes...I went to Brenton's basketball game tonight. I had a good time.

I'm slightly disappointed and I have one word for it: Guys. Ya know what though...it's a new semester, new classes, new people....and all will be well!

Kudos to those of you who read this. I'll enlighten you with another entry when I get back! Tata!
XxXx
Laura

1:16am: So you think you've done a good thing, and you lose an incredible friend.
This wasn't in the job description.

10:29pm: Home...
I'm home on Thanksgiving Break...and I'm super bored, already.
I can't access my school email and I really need to....damn our slow dial up!
Oh, by the way...I'm of the legal age now. *grins*

You know you missed me.
XxXx
Laura

10:16am: I miss home...
I'm very homesick today. Things are great here, but I miss home.

10:35pm: Buckle up...
Hey everyone...life is swell!
I have a black belt, but not just any black belt. You see, the buckle is made out of a seat belt. It's the hottest black belt ever. I wore it to work tonight and this guy (a rather good looking guy, at that!) goes "Hey! I REALLY like your belt, that's cool!" Hehe...thanks, buddy. It just made my night.

4:52pm: I'ma redneck woman...
...I ain't no high-class broad!

Anyway...I just went to give blood again. Yes, this was my third attempt, and no, I my blood was not beneficial to anyone today. The first two times my iron was too low. Today it was great! I was excited...FINALLY I was going to be able to give blood, to save someone's life, and I was excited. That all ended when the nurse missed my vein the first, second, and third time she tried. And so she tried the other arm and missed it twice. CALL IN THE PROFESSIONALS!!! Another nurse came over to try, and she too, missed. I guess I have really bad veins. When I was in the hospital for all my jive when I was a baby, they had to put the IV in my head. Yeah, I have bad veins. They told me to wait and try again in a few years. That my veins will "mature" more by then. Psht! I dunno if I'm ever going to go back.

I just wanted to help someone.

12:46am: Answer these...
90 miles outside PC...
Can't stop driving,
I don't know why.
So many questions,
I need an answer,
Two years later you're still on my mind...

Whatever happened to Emilia Earhart?
Who holds the stars up in the sky?
Is true love once in a lifetime?
Did the captain of the Titanic cry?
Does anybody know the way to Atlantis?
Or what the wind says when she cries?

Someday we'll know...

(Or do you already know? Cuz if you do, you rock...and don't be selfish, share the wealth, share your knowledge with me.)

10:08pm: Home...
Hey everyone. I haven't updated on here for a long time. I guess I just haven't had the ambition to do it. It's not that I have nothing to say, though. I've been plenty busy. I went on a few trips. I graduated, valedictorian, at that. I got a new job. I'm home for a while now...it's so nice to be home. I met a wonderful person a couple weeks ago. Intriguing...fascinating...

More later, if you're lucky.

9:07am: I'm 35 for a moment....
Let's try this again. What I was going to write about the other day was the whole ordeal with the POW's. What really gets me, is how the American families are pleading to get their son/husband/brother released from an Iraqi prison. Hello?! Look what our idiot soldiers did to the Iraqi prisoners! Do you honestly think that they'll just hand them over? Um...highly unlikely! They could begin to tortue them, hold fierce dogs only feet from them, sodomize them, force them to make a naked body pyramid...and then stand behind it and give a thumbs up. HONESTLY, AMERICA!!!! Does anyone value the life of others anymore? I just don't get it.

Enough for now. I've got to be at the Legion Hall at 10:30 to load the bus. We are headed to Chicago, Washington DC, New York, Niagra Falls, and back home. WootWoot! See you all when I return.

XxXx
Laura

10:13am: Damned thing...I just had a whole entry typed up and it wouldn't let me post. Blast.

10:05am: Bring them home...
This ongoing war is disgusting me. Have we such little dignity for the lives of other humans? The death toll is rising, the heinous acts are increasing, it's time for everyone to return home.

10:57pm: WANTED:
I need to learn the moves to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Sooooooo, that means if anyone can help me find either the movie "Thriller" or the music video of Thriller, that would be totally awesome. There has to be some way that I can download it on the internet, but I'm not really all that internet savvy. Let me know what you've got people...and soon! Like preferably by Friday or before! Hehe, thanks!

And PS, don't ask questions...just find me the video.

10:48am: Was Jesus a test tube baby? Is science dead because of the Virgin Mary?
Well, was he? Is it? You tell me.

It's early, and I'm in a crabby mood. My mom bitched Brenton (my brother) and me out this morning before school. She's sick and tired of our attitudes and how we talk to everyone and act towards each other. Our attitudes better be gone before we walk back in the house. Well, we'll see about that. I'll admit, I've been super crabby lately. Some shit's been going on, and I'm down and stressed about it all. I've just gotta get over it though. I can't take it out on my family...or my friends. *insert really good music here* That'll make things better. I'm going to Eau Claire tonight by myself. That should help some. There's nothing I love more than driving by myself, listening to good music. So yeah...I'm going to be happier and less crabby. I promise.

And if you tell me to call, at least be home. Thank you.
XxXx
Laura

10:25am: Ideas, anyone...?
So I have to do this 8-page environmental brochure as my final project for desktop publishing. I was originally going to do it on landfills. Well I've spent a week researching and looking for articles on landfills, only to find out that it might not really be a problem. This morning I finally mustered up enough courage to call the Solid Waste Administrator for Pierce County. (Mind you, it was a big deal because I don't like talking on the phone. It's not so much that I don't like talking on the phone, I just don't like other people listening to me. I get nervous if people can hear me on the phone. I'd much rather talk in person. I don't know why.) But anyway, I went into PC's office and used his phone. The guy was really nice and helpful, however, he doesn't think that landfills are a problem. Of course he wouldn't though, he makes a living off of them! After I was done talking to him, I decided that maybe landfills aren't such a big problem and I can't do a brochure on them. I mean, how am I suppose to an 8-page brochure on a problem if it's not even a problem?! So I was looking for something else. But then again, landfills ARE a problem. I mean, sure we have a lot of land space now, but we're not going to forever. Eventually there is going to be a generation of children that won't be able to run around outside, walk through the woods, or play in the fields. That land won't be there, it'll be filled with our trash. So really, it is a problem...but is it a big enough problem to get 8 pages on? Maybe I should start over.

Let me know if you have any ideas that I could do it on. I'm drawing a good blank here. Thanks.
Laura

3:36pm: Happy Anniversary....
The anniversary of what, you might ask. Well today is the 10th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death. Notice I said death, not suicide. Yes, that's right, ten years ago today, Mr. Cobain's life was taken by SOMEONE ELSE. And his music still lives on. I wonder why I have such a unique fascination with him.

Jess and I went to the Coheed and Cambria concert last night. I came up with a list of things we forgot to do/take with us:
1. We forgot to dye our hair black.
2. We forgot to wear our little glasses.
3. We forgot to wear our beanies.
4. We forgot to wear mismatching clothes.
5. We forgot take lessons on moshing.
I was right. I knew we would feel out of place, and we did. We were surrounded by emo children. I felt as if they were all staring at us. It was alright though. We had a good time. I only feared for my life for a little bit. (When the group of large guys behind me started the whole mosh pit. I was okay once I/it all got going though. It's just one of those things you have to get used to?) All in all, it was a good time. Oh and by the way, The Quest has got to be one of the most ghetto places ever. You walk into this dark hallway and up these rickety old stairs, only to be greeted by two security guys smoking ciggarettes. Quite charming, really.
XxXx
Laura

10:47am: Hot damn...!
Hellooooo everyone! Today is great! Not just today though. I'm feeling absolutely wonderful. Do you know how it feels to feel this good? The sun is shining, it's warm outside, the birds are singing, the same robin is repeatedly trying to get into my parents' bedroom window, the grass is turning green, and I'm loving it all! "What the hell are you doing, girl? And don't tell me that you're just working hard and eating good! I want pills! I want the names and the numbers, too!" Ah, good ol' Skogs. Ya' gotta love her. I'm in study hall right now. I should be doing my blasted physics, but I'm not. I've definitely got a major case of Senioritis. We have about 25 days left of school. That's stellar. I'm so excited!!! Megan and I are heading over to The Blue Moon tonight. *grins* I'm working tomorrow and then going down to LaX with my family to see my brother. It's his birthday on Tuesday. Kudos to him. And on Sunday, Jess and I are going to the Coheed & Cambria concert. Yes, we paid money to see them! So all of you people out there who just think that they are overly-whiny-emo-screamers, just shut your traps!

Have a good day!
XxXx
Laura

3:57pm: A message for you...
I went to Madison this weekend for a campus visit. I loved it. I cannot wait to go! It's an environment that made me feel good. It's such a beautiful campus, too. I'm going to enjoy myself, I do believe. I had a really good tour guide. He was upbeat, fun, and very informative. Contrary to the girl that I had at UW-LaX who tried to be funny with her clock tower story. She was oh so cheesy. Mad Town is great. State Street is fun. I suggest you visit if you haven't already. But aside from that, on the other side of town, there was a billboard that said "A Message For You: Spring is Here! Watch for peds and bikes!" It brought a smile to my face. It really did. I mean, why would you put watch for peds?! Is this the time of season when pedophiles are on the hunt? It's spring, it's nice outside, kids are out playing...does that mean pedophiles have easier snatches? Think about it though, that could be the case. Sad, but true. A college student is missing from Madison, as we speak actually. She was last seen Saturday night. So maybe the sign is fitting. Maybe they are actually warning the public about all of the sick pedophiles, rather than warning them about the avid walkers. Today has been a terribly long day, and it doesn't seem to be getting any better.

XxXx
Laura

9:35pm: La la la...
So my dad can take three days of work off and three days of therapy to go to the State Basketball Tournament with my brother, but can me miss one day to go tour a the college I'm going to next year? No. Damnit, it pisses me off. He can always miss stuff to go with my brother to basketball games and tournaments and what not. And when we both have something going on at the same time, our parents split up and each goes to one. Well, guess what...my mom always comes to watch me. He may think it's not a big deal, but it really bothers me. Oh, wow...so now he just said he's going to go with, unless something comes up at work tomorrow. Maybe he could tell I was disappointed. So yeah, I'm going down to Madison on Sunday afternoon, then I'm touring it on Monday. All shall be great...

We had a concert tonight. It went really well. I have a nifty picture of us first trumpets. If you want to see it, ask me, and I will show it to you.

XxXx
Laura

10:24pm: A SEVEN nation army couldn't hold me back...
Today was beautiful. So nice it just made me smile. I was stuck in school. After school I took a nice drive, then I washed my car. I also went for a nice walk. I love walking. I'm so glad it's nice out. Even the deadest of things looked alive today. But still...I'm confused. About you. About me. About us.

Smile, and have a nice day tomorrow.
XxXx
Laura

8:59pm: Spring has sprung...
Robins! I've seen a ton of robins this weekend. That is definately a good thing. It means that Spring is on the way. That's wonderful news for me. I'm excited to be able to go outside without freezing my bum off. I'm excited to go for nice, long walks.

I had a very good weekend. On Thursday, Michelle and I went to see "5o First Dates." On Friday, my mom and I went to the Mall of America. Just the two of us. It was a lot of fun to just spend time with her. On Saturday, I had to work in the morning. Adam had a party that night. The police showed up, heh, oops. That was my first run in with the cops at a party. I was kinda scared, but no one got in trouble, so it's okay. Today I went to church at Cornerstone with Megan, Nicole, Kristy, and Kelsey. It was really fun, I really liked it there. I think it was something that I needed.

Back to school tomorrow. Woot Woot. I cleaned my room today. It was a disaster, but it's pretty now. Pritty, pritty. (This is a basically pointless entry, but then again, do any of my entries have a REAL point?)

XxXx
Laura

3:51pm: Damn those people...
J likes to play these little "Guess who I am" games in his journal, and I usually never know who any of them are. WELL, this time, I did my research and got them all, but you see, to my disappoint...people beat me to the punch. Ah, well. It was a fun game for myself. And I've got the urge to read more about these people now. So that's a good thing I guess.

XxXx
Laura

10:50am: Oohhh, this could be messy, overlook this supposed crime...
I'm at school right now. I have less than forty days left of high school. Isn't that amazing? I'm so very thrilled. I can't wait for a change, to go to new places, to meet to faces, to see the world on my own. Yes, I'll admit I'm a little nervous/scared, but my feelings of excitement far override them. This is day two of my Desktop project not saving. It's really starting to frustrate me. Today, Mr. Wolf thought he figured out that it was a "network error." Great!, but he still doesn't know how to fix it. So basically, I can do no more of my project until we get it figured out. I can't wait for it to be nicer. For the sun to shine brighter and the air to feel warmer.

My mom used to watch my cousins when we were younger. One day, during the summer, Ryan (my cousin) and I were sitting outside on the deck eating trail mix. Now remember, Ryan is a little over a year older than me. Therefore, oh so cool and much smarter than I! Hehe. Well anyhow, back to the story...Ryan stuck a peanut half way up his nose and then pushed it back out. We both laughed uncontrollably as he did it again. He it a couple of times, blowing it out with the "farmer's blow" method several times before I tried it myself. *enter foolish act here* I stuck the peanut not half way up my nose, but ALL the way up my nose. Uh huh, all the way up. We both kept laughing because it was, in fact, really funny to us. I, however, couldn't get my peanut out. Yep, I pushed, pulled, and tried to "farmer blow" it out, but I just couldn't. I'd stuck it way to far up my nose. I started to cry and Ryan went to get my mom. After she poked at my nose for a while, she took me up to Dr. Bill's. I cried and cried and cried because I couldn't get it out. He had to use a long, skinny tweezers to pull that damned peaut out of my nose. Never again, have I stuck foreign objects up my nose. I don't really remember how old I was, but I still remember that day like it was yesterday.

Tata.
XxXx
Laura

6:40pm: JoHnY 4 LiFe!?!?!
Happy Birthday, Dad! (I love you.)

Somewhat of a long day.

Nothing too exciting this weekend. I seen the new Johnny movie, which made me smile. For Johnny is muh man.

Bjorn, Megan, and I went to Lily's on Saturday night. We ate and listened to Gabriel James play. He was not bad, but everything sounded the same.


"Even the best fall down sometimes, even the worst words seem to rhyme..."
XxXx
Laura