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Saturday, January 14, 2006  

I've been blogging on Myspace.com... here's an update.

Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Social Studies


So, I think I need to take a class for the socially challenged. I look at other people's myspace and facebook pages, and they have several hundred friends on their friend lists. Granted, I'm sure they don't maintain regular contact with all of those people, but I seem to have some degree of trouble making friends. I've always thought that I was a friendly person. I know I can be cynical at times, but I'm not generally that way. I talk to people I have classes with, even outside of class. I'm in several organizations. Yet, in the four years I've been in college, I've managed to make 1 friend that I actually hang out with. No - I'm not exaggerating, although I wish I were.

What I am doing wrong? This has been the case since I was in elementary school... I am socially challenged.

American values...

So, I'm watching The Biggest Loser on TV. There are two couples trying to loose weight for their wedding and of course a ton of other prizes. After one of the workouts, they come out and there are a pair of wedding bands worth $10,000. The catch is they have to eat pieces of cake to find it. So, one girl turns to her fiance and says (and I'm paraphrasing) "If I don't eat this cake, can you promise me a $10,000 wedding band."

My first reaction was, "Bitch, you already agreed to marry him and you know he probably can't afford that ring." What is people's problem? Are you here to loose weight or not? Of course, the guy said yes, but later on when they won a $5,000 challenge he confessed that he's dirt poor.

When one of them has a heart attack in 10 years because they're overwieght and have diabetes, they'll be crying over their medical bills and pawning that ring. Get your priorities straight, America. Isn't health more important than a $50K dream wedding, $10K wedding bands, and a honeymoon?

Friday, January 06, 2006
Roadblocks...


It never fails that when you make up in your mind to do one thing, something comes along to test your resolve. Or perhaps we don't notice the roadblocks until we start down the path -- a much more likely explanation. Nonetheless, you must face your challenges one by one.

Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Love Ridden...


So, my ex had dinner with my old roomie last night which confirms that he is back in the country and alive. I can stop wondering. He apparently got my b-day message, but steered away from talking about me. Ironic seeing that he wouldn't even know her if not for me.

I got really emotional talking about it. All this time I'd been worrying about him, thinking about him. I don't even know how long he's been back.

Then I talked to my friend Portia, who reminded me of the not so good things. The fact that most people saw him as a pretentious asshole - and unjustifyibly so. That despite all the times I reached out to him - even as recently as his birthdy one short month ago - he still keeps me at bay. Quite possibly, he is calloused and unforgiving. She [Portia] thinks he is angry at the world and feels as if the world owes him in some way. I can see all of those things, but I also remember that brief while when they were not true. It was fleeting.

I need to move on.

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Love Ridden - Fiona Apple

Love ridden, I've looked at you
With the focus I gave to my birthday candles
I've wished on the lidded blue flames under your brow
And baby, I wished for you

Nobody sees when you are lying in your bed
And I wanna crawl in with you, but I cry instead
I want your warm, but it will only make me colder when it's over...
So I can't tonight, baby

No, not "baby" anymore-
If I need you I'll just use your simple name
Only kisses on the cheek from now on
And in a little while, we'll only have to wave

My hand won't hold you down no more
The path is clear to follow through
I stood too long in the way of the door
And now I'm giving up on you

No, not "baby" anymore-
If I need youI'll just use your simple name
Only kisses on the cheek from now on
And in a little while, we'll only have to

Monday, January 02, 2006
God be with us...


As I sit here thinking of my ex, it makes me wonder... when will I find someone who is "strong enough" or "man enough" or simply "the right one" to handle me? But then again, who says it's them? Maybe it's me. Will I become "easier to handle" as I get older? or mellow out and tackle enough of my own issues that I won't need to be handled? Then I question if your significant other is even the right person to lean on with all of your issues. Is that even healthy in a relationship to somewhat burden the other with your baggage? I think as people we have an amazing capacity to be leaned upon. My best friend, though I love her dearly, seems so often the bearer of bad news. Her life is in constant turmoil, and I hear about most if not all of it. Nonetheless, that does not take away from my ability to enjoy her company. When we are out having fun, all problems melt away. Granted I'm not going to be in that exact situation with a boyfriend, but the principle is still the same. There are overriding factors -- a connection that allows none of the bad to outweigh the good. So, are we all looking for a best friend?

In my past serious relationships, friendship has always been the foundation. For a long time with my ex, friendship held us together even when the relationship had crumbled. He was my very best friend. I guess that's why I am having such a hard time letting go. There is still an element of disbelief that he has really blocked me out of his life. After all that we'd been through, it's a slap in the face.

Sunday, January 01, 2006
Resolutions


So, I know a lot of people don't make New Year's resolutions. I respect that, but I feel that the new year is a good time for reflection and goal-setting. Well, any day is good for reflection and goal-setting.

God willing I will get a graduate, get a job before that time, and move into a place of my own shortly thereafter. See -- short, realistic, and measurable. That's the key.

Friday, December 30, 2005
Growing Pains... and I don't mean the TV show


Okay, so I'm graduating from college in May. Agh! Everyone is starting to ask me what I'm gonna do. I don't have the slightest clue. I know what I think I want to do for now, but by no means do I have definite "when I grow up I wanna be..." plan. I like to do lots of things.

I'll probably start some sort of graduate program next January. Of course, I can't decide what I want to go back for. I thought about Marketing and Public Administration, even Fashion. Part of me wants to move away. There's really nothing keeping me in Texas.

It's all pretty gut wrenching. I'm a big indecisive wuss.

Wednesday, December 21, 2005
research

So, I worked on my research project for about 10 hours today. I wish I were exaggerating. It wasn't bad. I actually had nothing better to do. Sadly, I think this is the most productive I've been all year. I spent some of that time at the UTA library. It was kind of wasted. I'm not familiar with their library and I couldn't find a lot of what I needed. Also, they don't have as many fashion periodicals and reference books at TCU; I'm assuming it's becuase we have fashion as a major and they don't. Not many people just go around randomly doing fashion research.

I kept thinking that I might by some random chance run into my ex. I promise to stop talking about him soon, really. I miss him. I don't miss the fighting and difficulties, but I miss him...

Sunday, December 18, 2005
Don't make promises...


School is out. Finals are over. Work is over -- for the time being. I'm looking forward to the break, but I have lots to do. I need to finish a bunch of research and work on my paper. Trust me, if you knew how behind I was, you'd understand its magnitude. I suppose I'm looking forward to Christmas. It is mostly a joyful time. I haven't been very close to my extended family growing up, so it is missing an element in that sense. My mom, cousin, and I usually exchange gifts. If I can afford to, I get gifts for my close friends, and sometimes I even spring for my dad a gift. This year I sent out about a 40-50 cards, and I still don't think I got them to everyone I wanted to. I like hand written notes and cards. It's a lost art these days.

Totally different subject - one of my ex's friends added me as her friend on here ("hi" if you are reading this, you know who you are). I was under the distinct impression from him that she hated me in light of my history with him. Yes, this is the guy that's in or was in Spain. I think he should be back by now or any day now. I doubt I will hear from him. I did send him a happy birthday, though. Not that it matters. I tried. I don't know why I try, but I do.

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