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[Mar. 8th, 2006|02:57 pm] |
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yeah, so i haven't updated in forever....bite me.
table cellpadding=5><tr><td>  | | The Sudden Departure
Random Brutal Love Master (RBLMf)
Sweet. Dear. Loving. At Gate 18. Final call.
You are The Sudden Departure.
You've been in a lot of serious relationships. More than a few have ended ugly. Uglily. Whatever. Our guess is that you're a really fantastic girl who doesn't really know what she wants, and you've broken a few hearts as a result. You fall for people easily, and you enjoy the feeling of falling in love, but once you're there, either boredom or the old "grass is greener" syndrome sets in. The mind wanders, and with it goes the flesh. And then the toiletries.
Your exact opposite:
The Intern
Deliberate Gentle Sex Dreamer
| We know you're not the classic "love 'em and leave 'em" type, at least not in a purely sexual sense. You have too many serious bonding tendencies for that. But even though you're theoretically looking to settle down, you don't settle long on one person. "Serial monogamist" is probably something you hear a lot. "Emotionally loose" is another way to put it. To the poor guys eating your dust and sniffing your panties, it doesn't really make much difference. Of course, it's not really your fault that people get hurt. You have every right to move on when you choose.
ALWAYS AVOID: The Backrubber, The Gentleman
CONSIDER: The Vapor Trail, someone just like you
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[Oct. 16th, 2005|02:27 pm] |
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Yeah, so, I'm going to write this as if I have updated more than once in the last month. it's hard because I already write everything in my real journal and also in the e-mails that I send.
The weather here has been absolutely bizarre this week. Rain then sun then heat then rain then more rain then sun...it's not normal, so I hear. This weekend, I had a lot of work to do. It's my first weekend here in 2 weeks, and I won't be here next weekend because I'm going to see Mont Saint Michel with Union people. Time is really flying by. I think we're starting our 5th week of classes tomorrow. That's nuts! Soon, it will be midterms, and then finals and then I'll have to go back home!!! This is my first time having a full semester though, so it might seem like more school as the weeks go on. We have a project for Michelle due this week, and also a text, and a presentation for Friday.
Last night a ginormous fly was in my room. I swear it was about the size of a cadillac. After a couple of hours hoping it would expire, I took matters into my own hands and managed to catch the bugger in a bottle. Somehow, it lived through the night so I put it outside this morning. Hopefully, it won't come back.
I'm really excited to see Mont St Michel. It's supposed to be absolutely spectacular. It's visited more often than the Eifel Tower! The tides are extremely rapid and extremely high. Abbey is hiking there this weekend with her host mom. I'm jealous. But, I will be there in a week.
I can't believe I've been here for a month and a half. It's really not possible. Now, I'm really going to have to get started finding gifts for people.
Well, I can't really think of anything else to write. Comment, or something!! |
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| I've seen london, i've seen france, i've seen someone's underpants |
[Oct. 4th, 2005|10:12 am] |
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So, here I am, home sweet Rennes. This weekend was fabulous! Liz and I ventured across the English Channel to Merrie olde London. We stayed in a multi-million dollar flat, with our very own porter, named Jeff. We saw loads of things, including Leicester Square, miles of 'the tube', PLATFORM 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station, for all of you Harry Potter fans out there. We did the touristy bit by taking the Original Tour of London on the big, red, double decker bus, which showed us most of the popular monuments. We were going to do the London Eye, but seeing as we had our own private rooftop terrace overlooking the Thames, this didn't seem necessary. I ate fish and chips, and alost ordered bangers and mash, but I couldn't quite go that far. We shopped Camden Market, eding up with this one of a kind fabulous skirts that are meant to be worn over pants. TOTALLY the hip thing right about now. At lunch on Saturday, we witnessed a 'Freshers' pub crawl, sponsered by the Royal Veterinary school. It was quite amusing because the poor things were tied together, drunk, and on the lookout for certain items, including a computer moniter, a wheelbarrow, a tire, a muffler, the list goes on. They couldn't even be untied to go the bathroom!! We also had the opportunity to see Guys and Dolls starring Ewan McGregor, but for some reason, i didn't think I could swing it...now I'm not so sure why...The weather was frigid, but sunny for most of the weekend. It was definitely fun, but I'm glad to be back in the land of baguette sandwiches, and food that isn't fried, and only slightly overpriced.
Today there is a public transportation strike all over France. That means, for me, that I can't take the bus, but the metro should still be working. Apparently this is kind of an annual thing here in France and everyone seems to be used to it. Pretttty interesting.
Well, things here are going well, in general, and I do have a class this afternoon, so, I'm sure I will have more to update later. Bon journèe, tout le monde. |
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[Sep. 27th, 2005|11:48 am] |
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Wohoooo, I'm at Subway (in france, no less...how f*cked up is that???). But, they have free wireless internet, and that's enough for me to sell out. France truly is awesome. I'm trying to email some pictures out, but webmail isn't working right now, so DAMN THEM!!!! I will attempt to send some in the next 45 minutes before class.
Mainly, nothing hugely life shattering has happened in the past couple days. Claude and Michele had company Friday night, which was fun and interesting. The weekend was pretty low-key. I ate an artichoke the size of my head that I bought at the the Marche des Lices. (pronounced mar-chay dee leese). I also had to write two compositions, and I have two more to work on this week.
We went out to a pretty cool bar on Saturday, where they give discounts to foreigners, as part of the Erasmus program, which you will have heard of if you ever saw the movie "L'auberge Espagnol", which I highly recommend, and whose sequel I'm going to see here in France next week.
I have to think about buying Bus tickets today, because I don't want them to be sold out. We have to get to the airport in order to get to London. All right, I'm going to attempt to send some pictures now.
It's raining....how Bretagne-ish.... |
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[Sep. 23rd, 2005|11:44 am] |
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Hmm, I know my entries are pretty scarce, but I'm busy--get over it!! Just kidding :) France continues to be awesome, although I'm not sure how the 'make friends' thing is supposed to go. Don't get me wrong, I'm becoming WAYYY better friends with some of the people on teh trip from Union, and I love that, but I thought one was supposed to get to know people from other countries as well, and French people too. I guess it's just that I'm way too shy and self-conscious. Grrr...why am I so introverted???
Otherwise things are great. Classes are ok, but super-long, and if you think 2 hours is a long class in english, try a foreign language!!! Concentration is so much more work now. I have two writing assignments for this weekend, and I think I'm going to try to get one of them done before I leave for lunch. Tonight we have to see a movie with Michelle, and try to figure out what the hell is happening in the film, and write about it.
Next weekend I'm going to London with Liz!! And then at the end of october, I might be going to Spain with Liz an Abbey. I don't want to spend too many weekends away from Rennes and my ost family, though. I might have to choose either SPain or Harry Potter world premiere in order to buy the boots I really want. Well...writing this entry isn't really furthering my goal of finishing my assignment, so I'd better get on my way. I promise I'll update again sooner or later... |
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| i am so tired!!!! |
[Sep. 11th, 2005|04:48 pm] |
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Je suis ici, en france maintenent. I made it safely and there is a lot going on in life right now. Right now, I feel as though I am illiterate in two languages. I don't realy know French yet, but I'm transitioning, so I'm forgetting a lot of english words. therefore, it is hard to communicate at all what I am feeling. It doesn't help that that I am soooo tired, too. That's not to say that I'm not having a good time.
The trip has been very good so far. My family is extremely nice and interesting. There is Claude and Michèle, and their children (who are grown and no longer live here), Marion and David. The food has been absolutely delicious. For dinner last night, we had chicken, sauteed potatoes (reminded me of home fries) and salad and haricots verts. Next was the cheese course and then the fruit course, too. For breakfast, i had yogurt baguette and coffee. For lunch we had veal and rateteuille, with cucumbers with cream and mint, more cheese and baguette, and ice cream for dessert. Lose weight here? I don't think so. This afternoon my family took me to the park. it was really beautiful. Tomorrow, I have my placement test. Truely, right now, I am too tired to write any more. I miss and love you all. a bientot! |
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| Au revoir! |
[Sep. 8th, 2005|07:37 am] |
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Well, I'm off...my flight leaves at 7:50 tonight...in approximately 12 hours. Eeeeek!
Thanks to everyone for their good wishes, I really appreciate it.
I plan on updating my journal even when I'm in France, so be prepared!
merci mille fois et je vous verrai en Decembre. |
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[Sep. 6th, 2005|09:09 am] |
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AGHHHHH, I LEAVE ON THURSDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
major packing to come, folks. |
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[Sep. 1st, 2005|12:52 pm] |
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I have clean toofelees! lol, I just saw the dentist. I have no cavaties, or anything else wrong...my dentist said...'just like mary poppins, perfect in every way'. hah.
Now that I just had my teeth cleaned, it's lunch time. wheeeeeeee.
P.S. I TALKED TO BEN! It lifted my mood tenfold :) |
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[Aug. 31st, 2005|09:13 am] |
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woken up by the phone ringing...there was a phone in my dream, but it wasn't ringing.
Today's goal: get traveller's cheques, find nice pin for sweater, keep studying French
Tomorrow's goal: get teeth cleaned, last appt. with Laurel, dinner with the paternal parental units to say: au revoir et bon voyage!
overall goal: stop spazzing about France and eat some freaking food.
woooowheeee....
8 days and counting. I should start packing, no? |
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| hatred and loathing in albany |
[Aug. 28th, 2005|12:47 pm] |
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God, sometimes I really detest who I've become. Why don't I get concerned about real problems rather than stupid shit like scales, and gaining 5 pounds, wanting to lose 5 pounds, not wanting to do anything where food might be involved, and then in situations where my mind kind of tunes out, and I eat more than I should. ARGHGHGHGHGH. I can't wait to go to France, where hopefully, I will be able to see my life situation in a new light, and create a healthier coping mechanism than an eating disorder. Who the fuck cares about 8 measley pounds. You wouldn't believe it, but weighing myself was an addiction. We've had to remove the scales from where I can see them, because if I don't see a scale, I don't think about weighing myself as much, but if I do see one, it takes a LOT of willpower to stay off it. I'm at a healthy weight, and I know that, and I feel much better than when I was below a healthy weight. But I'm still stuck. I still think I would be happier thinner. For people that know me, I know that sounds really stupid.
I guess I'm just not handling the 'going abroad' stress very well at the moment. I'm again feeling slightly parentified, but not as much as I used to. My mom ended up in the ER last night due to a bee sting, because she's allergic. It wasn't a fun night for either one of us. But, if that weren't enough, I slept for too long. That means my usually weird dreams get even weirder. And I feel like total shit right now. I'm sorry for being so whiny. I guess I just needed to get it out and I won't be seeing Laurel again until Thursday.
Tonight, it's off to my dad's house to welcome them home from their honeymoon and see lots of cool pictures of Italy and Paris.
Why won't this anxiety disappear?
*fakes a smile* |
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[Aug. 27th, 2005|01:14 pm] |
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BABY PENGUINS!!!!! |
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[Aug. 26th, 2005|08:34 am] |
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Yesterday was a B-U-S-Y day....
I cleaned...rather, excavated, my room for 4 hours. Now, I'm starting to feel good about it, but I definintely think that I can pare it down some more. Also, I went grocery shopping with the bro and spent lots of money on food. Yeesh.
Today, I have to go up to school to turn in some forms, close out the stuff from my summer project, and have a Laurel visit. Should be *intense* lol
Hannah is officially gone, but I got an email from her last night, so I will be returning that shortly. I'm glad to hear that she is safe and happy :)
Liz-- I'm sorry you're having France dreams already. But don't worry, I have bizarre dreams every night, and I haven't gone insane yet :)
Yay for productivity! |
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| haircut! |
[Aug. 24th, 2005|04:02 pm] |
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My mommy got her haircut! It's really really cute, and Lou (the hairdresser) was amazing--nice, attentive, talkative and well, everything you could want. It has given my mom a whole new look and I think it suits her really well...
( ma mere est tres jolie ) |
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| oh la la |
[Aug. 24th, 2005|12:56 pm] |
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Here are some exciting pictures of my new clothes! I got the tops to go specifically with the skirt bc I had nothing that matched it. The hat, while it matches also, is just super cute and I had to get it.
Voila!
(warning: the pictures may be huge)
( cut for her pleasure ) |
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| *sigh of relief* |
[Aug. 24th, 2005|10:22 am] |
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I finally got not one, but TWO info-packed emails from Ben. I was dying to hear what he had to say about Japan and now my curiosity has been satisfied :) It made me very happy, so thanks, Benjy.
You know what I can't stand? Having really bizarre dreams. You think that I would be used to it by now, but I'm always slightly disturbed when I wake up in the morning. It is especially worse when they involve people you know and you wake up with disconcerting feelings about them. I hate it when that happens.
Liz--- here is a picture of the boots that I have for France.
( My wonderful new boots... )
My mom is getting her haircut today. It's going to be based on an old Meg Ryan cut. It should be really really cute. Will post photos later!
I can't believe Hannah is actually gone! It makes me sad :( But I can't wait to hear about all the exciting things going on in Peru. Godspeed Habby! |
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| Je ne pense pas le meme facon maintenent |
[Aug. 21st, 2005|01:27 pm] |
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I think I'm thoroughly entrenched in some sort of mourning period. I'm mourning my old self, who I am slowly shedding like some sort of peeling sunburn (or a grapefruit masque)...I know I am not the same person as even one month ago and I know the next 4 months are going to change me dramatically.
I'm mourning the distance between Ben and myself. I believe that this is good for us, but at the same time, all I want is his arms around me in a hug.
I'm mourning for everyone elses lives who have changed dramatically recently, including my other family, the Scrantons. I'm mourning for my dear friend Liz, whom I adore and who does not deserve the recent dramas that have occured recently.
But mourning is the way to healing and I think once I get out of this phase, I will be better because of it.
Thank you, Hannah, for being there when all I needed was a good laugh and a tequila sunrise (and some kick-ass salsa) to cheer me up, but I didn't know it.
*peels away another layer*
*smiles* |
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[Aug. 17th, 2005|12:40 pm] |
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Picture this scene.
*Grandparents seated at the table*
*Mother seated there as well*
*me, lying on the kitchen floor*
My mom and I are telling my Grandmother various events from the day and the weekend. She can't hear everything we say due to some mild hearing loss. However, she's in complete denial of actually needing a hearing aid. So, as she's asking us to repeat something for the bajillionth time, my grandfather, who has been reading the paper, holds up a page from the front section, and is pointing to an advertisement for hearing aids, behind my grandma's back. Grandma was none the wiser.
Ahh...the hilarity that is my home.... |
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[Aug. 17th, 2005|10:20 am] |
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Substantially more cheerful today.
Perhaps it's the weather?
I went for a walk this morning to buy some coffee. I don't know when I became obsessed with Dunkin Donuts Hazelnut coffee, but it's just delicious.
Today, I am dropping off my car to get the muffler fixed, looking for gifts for my host family in France, possibly helping Hannah find a new ring, getting my mom's 3rd ear piercing?
It should be a pretty good day! |
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| quoi? |
[Aug. 16th, 2005|08:45 am] |
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Hello all.
Today is my last day of work! I get to hand everything in, and be done with it. This week is payweek, so I'm thrilled about that! I have to make some phone calls today, namely to the insurance company and my doctor's office. I'm writing that here to remind myself.
I feel kind of headache-y this morning, but I imagine that it's due to the early hour I rose.
Yesterday, I hung out with Hannah and her friend Claire from Vassar. We saw "Saving Fave", a cute movie about a somewhat traditional Chinese family in which the daughter is a lesbian, and her mother attempts to set her up with men because she is in denial about her daughter's sexual orientation. Then, the mother becomes pregnant and won't tell who the father is (her husband died years before), shaming the family. I really recommend it, it's quite delightful.
My mom wanted to see all of the wedding pictures, so...that was a little awkward, but surprisingly, it didn't upset her, really....but still.
I watched The Closer last night, but they didn't show the kittens this week *pouts*
I should be home around 4-ish today.
*zzzzzzzz* |
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