just a dream

A few things today.


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9/11/01

This day was terribly surreal.  I was only in the eighth grade, so I didn't quite understand the implications of what happened, but I knew that everything was going to be different from that day forward.  And it was.  The events that day and the actions of a few people rippled out so far and wide and affected things and people that we could not foresee and did not expect.  I'll never forget that day, nor will I forget the sense of togetherness I felt as a citizen of the US after we were attacked by terrorists.  This day taught me that as people, we have to love and take care of one another because anything can happen at any time.
Love thy neighbor.


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Second thing is a present I got myself this week.  

Lady Gaga heartbeats.  I had wanted these for quite some time, so the other day I decided to just get them.  I love them to death, and yes, I have listened to a lot of Lady Gaga through them :)

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Last thing is a meme.  Haven't done one in a while. :)

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Obviously you're bored or you wouldn't be reading this. Now that you did, the rules are you MUST post your own answers! You must tag 5 people (not happening, obviously).

Favorite Color?

Yellow

Favorite Name?

Of what?  Let's go with girls' name:  Scarlett

Favorite Cartoon?

Scooby Doo

Favorite Ice Cream?

Chunky Monkey by Ben and Jerry's

Favorite Person?

Ruby Watson (my sister :) )

Favorite Number?

12

Favorite Store?

I have a lot of favorites:  Gap, Sephora, Antique stores, Mountain Man Gun & Pawn, TJMaxx, and probably a lot of others.  I really like to shop.

Favorite Sport?

To watch: College Football

To play: Softball

Favorite Animal?

All of 'em except spiders and snakes.  For real, though, I like monkeys and giraffes.  I love science and animals.

 

Favorite Food?

Grilled cheese

Favorite Drink?

Chocolate Milk.  Or coffee.  Or Green Machine Naked juice smoothie.

 

Favorite type of candy?

Jolly Rancher

Favorite Book?

Wuthering Heights.  Also like Harry Potter series, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Sense and Sensibility.

 

Favorite Magazine?

National Geographic

Favorite Flower?

Orchids of any kind or yellow roses.

 

Favorite Music?

Coldplay; favorite genre, I guess, is British alternative, but I am also known to love Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber.  And Relient K.

Favorite Movie?

It's a Wonderful Life

Favorite TV show?

House; also see:  The Tudors, Top Shot, COPS

 

Who you got this from?

Facebook friend, Geoff

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"I was counting on forever, now I'll never know"

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Little journal entry for today:
I went to my work's "advanced orientation" this morning. We refreshed what we already learned at general orientation about Mercy Service values and standards. We talked about good points and bad points from our first 90 days of employment. It was boring, and it seemed silly to get paid for it, but it was easy and sort of fun.
Afterward, I gave blood for the Joplin Tornado Relief blood drive. I feel lucky every time I give blood, because I usually have just slightly too high of a heart rate to give. I should probably get that checked out, but I won't worry about it now. I got to give blood, so I was satisfied.

I got Lady Gaga's new cd, which is awesome. She outdid herself again. The whole cd has an '80s feel as far as the themes of the songs and musical styles. Really, the theme "Born This Way" is flowing throughout every song as she stresses the importance of valuing yourself and being happy with who God made you to be.

So, it looks like I might be creeping back up on Empire Avenue. I took about a week's hiatus and my stock took a nosedive. Oh well. That site is absurd. But it is quite fun for the extremely bored. Check out my ticker on the top corner of my blog page.

I want to recommend a YouTube channel that I have become... let's say "fascinated" with recently. It is called Epic MealTime. This group of gentlemen get drunk on LandShark beer and Jack Daniels and make meals usually themed with bacon and assorted meat. The one that inspired the following picture was called Ninja Turtle Soup.

"this is my prayer: that i'll die living just as free as my hair"

born this way

^^For the one in my life who is fascinated by QR codes.

Lady Gaga's album came out today. I haven't bought it yet. But I want to. We'll see. [EDIT: Corey got it for me!!! Yayyy!!!!!]

So I was scheduled as admit/discharge nurse from 11-7 today, but called off for low census. Usually I would welcome getting called off, but I kind of wanted to go to work today. The days I wish I could stay home, there is a full floor, but the days I'd just as soon go, there are not enough patients for me to be there. Sad day.


"i'm beautiful in my way, because God makes no mistakes"