August 31, 2005 • 9:56 pm
Hey everyone. I’m back home. I miss home. Hope everyone’s doing well, because I’m doing well. I can’t believe I almost didn’t escape her wrath. Jeezus. Well, now I’ve learned to not take some things for granted, like: showers, shampoo, deodorant, razors, hot food, blankets, books and other things I can’t think of right now. I just know that after no having being able to wash my hair for 6 days was the grossest thing EVER that I could do to myself. Well, no. But it was still pretty gross.
What else have I learned from all this? Everywhere in Louisiana, they OVER-air-condition rooms. I was yotally freezing every place I went to eat, sleep, etc. Especially the high school gym I stayed at for a shelter. God jesus damn it! (So much anger.) It was cold. I had to go outside to keep from freezing to death.
I have officially lived in New Orleans for 5 hours and 22 minutes. Then I had to take my bags to run away (but my boxes are still in my dorm; hope they’re ok). Despite living thing for just that short period of time, I learned to appreciate its beauty and historical significance. And now most of it is gone. I almost cried when I saw the great damage done to the city on TV (not to mention the spoiling of my plans to go to a concert in town with great bands such as: NIN, the Flaming Lips, the Decemberists, the Bravery, and blah, blah, blah, etc.). Cried. I almost cried. I’m so sad.
I don’t even know when I can return to Tulane. Eighty percent of the city is under water, and it’ll take at least a month before power can be restored back to everyone. Even the Superdome is partially dead. I could be as soon as two weeks or as long as two and a half months before I can go back to school.
Damn you, Katrina! Look at all the damage you’ve done! Look at all the sadness and disease you have spread! Oh, this is sadness.
Over and out.
[Death Cab for Cutie - I Will Follow You Into the Dark]
Filed under: Life
August 26, 2005 • 8:16 pm
Yaaaaaghhh. I can’t do this. No, I can’t. I really can’t. Every thing, place, sound… and a significant amount of tracks I have on my playlist. Too much to think about, too much to get over, and it’s been too little of time.
I miss home. I miss everyone. Silly, because I’ve only been away for two days. Silly, because I didn’t think it would be this hard. And silly, because I always thought I could handle it.
I saw a drummer with no shoes on. Reminded me of home, too.
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August 21, 2005 • 7:42 pm
1) Appreciate a boyfriend that wants to hang out with you AND your friends. A boyfriend that enjoys your company and the company of your friends is one worth loving. I didn’t realize it before, when my then-boyfriend (ex) didn’t like being around my friends for too long, and I thought it was okay. No, it’s not. Friends are forever, boyfriends are not always going to stick around. You should adore a guy that loves you when you’re alone with him and still loves you just the same when you’re weird and crazy around your girlfriends. Boys are supposed to love you for who you are; if he complains, boot him. I find it’s not worth changing yourself for love. It should all come easily.
2) Appreciate your girlfriends. I’ve officially learned and made a goal NOT to ditch girlfriend-time for a boy. Like I’ve said, girlfriends are always going to love you (or at least longer than a boy will) and they’re your support network. If you ditch them, who are you going to turn to? Who are you going to confide in when that boy ditches you? Think about it. Appreciate your girlfriends. I was lucky enough to have my friends still around for me even after I “left” them for nearly a year… and yes, it was because I wanted to spend more time with my then-boyfriend. They are truly my friends and I love them and appreciate them every moment. Lesson learned. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: Friends, Life
August 18, 2005 • 3:29 pm
Jenny’s fam was GREAT. And the nightly gatherings with good food helped too. I miss them already. Hopefully I’ll see her before I leave in 6 days. She gets back in town the day before I leave. Sadness.
Twelve days in Hawaii! Oh man. I got all bus’ up. Ok, only once. But I learned that new phrase from a gross boy. Oh well. I learned to surf; I’ll put those pictures up on photobucket soon. As soon as I get the software on my cowtop. (The girls know what that means.) You know what I learned? that I could get guys in Hawaii if I wanted to; it seemed that they went for chicks like the Mange and I than haulis (excuse me if I’ve spelt that wrong, bah). I’ve got this cool/weird surf bruise from having been run over by a surfboard. Uncle Russell said that we didn’t look like beginners, which makes me feel good; I loved surfing because it made me feel like I was flying. Yay! Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: Friends, Life, Travel
Well, I’m off to Hawaii… once Hordon gets here with the ride. The plane leaves at 3:50pm, but knowing us (procrastinators and lateness, yay) we’re going to get to the airport early. SUPER early. Just to be safe. I’m so excited.
I’m actually better today. Just some congestion and a tiny bit of coughing, but other than that, I’m good. I think I can survive the 7 hour flight.
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I’m on the verge of another nap. I’ve already taken one today, I might take another. I really have nothing to do right now. I just packed my carry-on to Hawaii.
I tend to over pack. Even with the help of the SpaceBags (nerdy, I know) I could just barely fit everything in. Perhaps I should bring the duffle on the flight, too, and put my purse/bag in there. I don’t know. I’m not very good at packing. I really over pack all the time; it’s sad, actually. Sometimes it’s good to be over-prepared, and sometimes, it’s just pathetic (like this time).
It’s funny watching my brother play GTA. I’m quite amused. He found some cheats with our new cousin, Vinny, and now CJ is fat and buff. Weird. And he has no clothes on. Except for his white briefs. I’m a bit disgusted, really. But for some odd reason, it’s also hilarious. Har.
Oh God. I don’t know how I’m going to survive the 7 hour plane trip tomorrow with my head feeling like it’s about to explode. And I feel bad that I’m sick, and I’m going to be staying with Hen’s relatives; I’m going to get everyone sick. I warned her, but she told me it was ok. I dunno… seems like she was being polite. I really want to go; poo. Why did I have to get sick so close to going on vacation?! I’m slightly angry.
I’m sorry and sad I missed the Applebee’s feast yesterday. I was supposed to go, but then I had to wake up sick. Being sick sucks. This Libby chick sounds tres cool; wish I could have met her. And Randall too. Aw, I missed out. And good food. And fun times. Stupid sickness.
Question:
How does CJ carry a cell phone in his underwear?
[Robbers On High Street - Debonair]
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