:: The 451 Family ::

:: Friday, January 31, 2003 ::

I got some harrowing news today about a family member (not immediate)...so, make an addition to your prayers, or if you're not into that-just think good thoughts:) thanks.

:: Miss Scarlet 8:22 PM [+] ::
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Top 7 and a 1/2 Cool Things About Today:

7.5. Pizza for din...
7. I got my pictures back today and there are some really good ones!
6. Tony Blair, sexiest politician ever, is only 50 miles away from me, in DC! mmm
5. Spirits tonite, *My Grand Reappearance*
4. My mom gave me money for driving Ali to the dentist and back
3. My JCrew stuff came
2. My dentist, Dr. Swann, is adorable!
1. Rena got tickets for the gymnastics tournament in March!!!! yayyy!

:: Miss Scarlet 5:39 PM [+] ::
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I must hurry to get ready and get to the lab before class but I thought my word of the day was funny and so fitting;

impecunious \im-pih-KYOO-nee-uhs\, adjective:
Not having money; habitually without money; poor.

Let's see how many sentences we can make up using this word and my name;)

FYI: Today is dentist at 2:15 and Spirits tonite. Tomorrow is District meet in the AM, Count Me Out in the Afternoon and Anna's party in the PM. Rock and Roll.

xo,
svr

ps. just admit it;)

:: Miss Scarlet 9:40 AM [+] ::
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Let's move to NYC.


So, not much at all is going on today. I had to force myself to get up for Nutrition at effing 8am in the snow because I felt I needed to be there for the test review. And what did I see when I got there? A note that read "Bio 217 is canceled" hmm..To be mellowdramatic it was bittersweet bc I certainly didn't want to be in class but sheesh, after getting myself there I would have rather just had it. So I came back here and didn't go to Genetics bc of the snow-nevermind it wasn't sticking! Now I'm just studying for my Vertebrate lab practical I have on Monday. Now, normally, I would NEVER EVER EVER study this early for a test but we can't get into the lab to look at the junk after 5pm tomorrow. And I have to head home right after class at 12 to get to the dentist by 2:15 so my chance to study is before class tomorrow. I know you're thinking, haven't you had all week? haha, and yes-I have. But one of the things I hate most in the world (hate is a strong word, ha) is having to be in an academic building more than absolutely necessary. Blech. Any bio major who doesn't mind spending hours in the lab studying for a practical is out of their mind and should be put out of their misery and my sight.
More later...
xo,
telracs
ps. SPIRITS TOMORROW even if I have to go by myself=/

:: Miss Scarlet 2:29 PM [+] ::
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Cryptic? Who...me?

I had a Margot Tenenbaum moment earlier today...Actually I don't know what kind of moment it was but that seems fitting for some reason. There's someone about certain people and certain subjects online that make me go into this weird mood that I really hate to be in. It's a mixture of nerves, anxiety, and restlessness. Too many "s"s? Out of routine I went and hung out with someone and did not have any "fun" but I had a nice time. Makes perfect sense to me. My strange mood has to do with a lot, but maybe next time...maybe. MAYBE. Did I say maybe? I'm thinking maybe. For a person who hates endings, I had a nice minor one today and it made me happy. I'm ready to make my grand reappearance at Spirits...either tomorrow nite depending on who will be there or Friday nite on my way back from the dentist-again, depending who will be there. I'm not really worried about anything, I mean "anything", because there is nothing to stress over, right?
In other news, light headedness isnt worth the scratchy throat=/ Like I said, I dont want to be a professional.
Wow, I think I may have been my most cryptic yet! Any questions can be asked thru the COMMENTS or email:)
oo,
sgt5pepper

:: Miss Scarlet 10:22 PM [+] ::
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I just wanted to say real quick that the comments are a little screwed up right now...I don't know why. But just because it says zero comments doesn't necessarily mean that. Most of the entries have comments so you're going to have to take a minor leap of faith and click on the "0 comments" er, posuers (don't get me started on THAT)....And if there aren't comments on one you click on then, go ahead and start some discussion:)
Love,
S
ps. Zwan comes out today, full review later (gator)

:: Miss Scarlet 1:38 PM [+] ::
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I'm about 98.9% sure I'm a believer in "everything happens for a reason" and tonite helped up it a tenth of a percentage point. I was planning on going to see The Emergency (or The E as I have dubbed them) and seeing Mandy and Mike Roth there but at the last minute I got sort of apprehensive about going alone and also I feel I should save my money as much as I can...Especially for Count Me Out on Saturday *sniff*. ANYWAY, I was feeling super lame about my decision and even had a mild few moments of a bunch of things you don't care about...but it turns out that Mandy and Co. only stayed for The E because poor Mike Roth is ill...Wait, I assume its The Roth, I think they call Michael, Michael...It doesn't matter. What matters is that if I had gone I would have either spent money for one band or I would have had to stay by myself. But going with this theory of mine I have minor doubts when I apply it to other things. For details, inquire within.
Well, I said I had a lot to say about the Fred show but now that I see how long this blog is already I think I'll do the condensed version, in list for of course:
~Corn on Macabre, Crestfallen, Majority Rule and Strike Anywhere totally rocked my socks. the 2 other bands were decent but added to the amount of time I was standing around and accumulating pain in my shoulder.
~I met a friend of Mike/Aaron's and via her I got to talk to Garth which was exciting. Now is one of those times when I wonder who reads this blog. Oh well, It's no secret I really like Strike Anywhere and love Count Me Out.
~Speaking of which, CMO has one of their last shows this Saturday and I am SO there. I think i saw that it's an early show which works wonderfully since Anna's party is that nite as well and her parties are super cool!
~Saw Mike there, who I hadn't talked to for a couple of months, he likes to think it was "mutually being bad friends" but I'd prefer to put the fault on him...Just kidding, Mike, I don't think you read this, but if you do you better effing comment.
~I was so looking forward to getting Chipotle on my journey thru Fredericksburg and despite 2 chances I never got it!!!! So unfulfilling=/ But I got a heads up on a possibly RVA fill in. I'll let you know.
~Aaron tried to hug me when he was sweaty, perhaps he didn't get the notice about me not liking sweaty mosh boys...or boy feet for that matter. Do you ever read this? If so, you better comment too, effhead.
~I saw a lot of people I miss from the "good ol' days": Andy Gale, Amelia, Garrett, John Paxton (even though I don't really even know him...), Kristen, Mike Roth, Mandy...of course those guys....And lots of other people I love to see even though I don't really know them;)
That's all, sorry so long.
XO,
scarls

:: Miss Scarlet 11:40 PM [+] ::
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Is noone commenting on my "SYRUP" blog because you know I'm correct? Or you just don't care=/
I have a lot to blog about, I think. But I need to get off the phone line and I think I might take a lil' walk to Plan 9 in this WONDERFUL frigid weather...and by no means was the sarcastic in anyway, that wasn't either. I'm seirous, I love the cold:)
The best of luck to all of my lovely LHS swimmers especially my sisters Ali and Flo and of course Katy and Jenn and Marianne! I'll see you all at Districts I think. I wonder if any of you actually read this though...
I think that in my AIM profile I'll start making the link say what the topic is of my most recent blog, or who is mentioned. Hmm, People need to read this...and COMMENT!
xo,
scarlet
ps. butterflies??????

:: Miss Scarlet 5:21 PM [+] ::
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"SYRUP"

So I was just telling Robert how I never say the word "syrup" because I hate how it's pronounced. I think it should be "sir-up" because "sar-up" sounds so, pretentious somehow or something. Robert said "seer-up" is the way to go but I have a feeling his "seer" = my "sar" (sar as in Sara). OK, So I went to the source to do a little research and here is what I found, you be the judge:

syr·up also sir·up

(srp, sûr-) Oh, crap the pronunciation symbols won't work. Umm, I'll just explain them with the word examples they give. Here we go...the first syllabe is of course "s" followed by "i" as in "pit", then the "r"...The second syllable sounds like "e" as in "item" and then "p". That ones a little confusing but the second pronunciation goes as follows: "s" plus the sound "ur" as in "urge" and then the "e" as in "item" plus the "p" sound. So there you go, in Scarlet language its "sir-up" because "sir"="urge"! Yay, I can no longer feel like the minority when I say "sir-up"...I even think "sirp" (a quicker "sir-up" if you will) is acceptable, It's the pronunciations that make it sound like more than 2 syllables that make me cringe. yelch!
I should think of more things to research on...Here's a pet peeve: mispelling ridiculous!!! THERE IS NO "E"!!!!!
xo,
scarlet

:: Miss Scarlet 1:53 AM [+] ::
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So I was supposed to go to the Mu Phi "Unevent" in Fredericksburg but I never heard anything else about it like, where and important stuff like that. And Vanessa hasn't called me so I don't know whats going on. Oh well, I'm still tired from getting home at 430AM last nite. To anyone looking for me in the RVA area-don't...My mom does a good job of the "oh just come back here tonite so I don't worry" bit, haha. So I'm staying another nite here even though I have no clothes with me, oh well. But really, it makes more sense to go to the Fred Show on the way home, rather than going to RVA tonite then BACK to Fredericksburg tomorrow afternoon.And besides, I like chillin' with Ali and I like going to her meets, especially when they kick ass! But yeah, I hope there isn't some rawking party going on=/
A big phat thanks to Jules though for last nite though! Her party was a success in my opinion! We had the MWC crew with me, her, Cynthia and Adrienne which was awesome and then we got to chill a little with the Loyola boys (even though they left early, humph) AND I met some knew people which is always great. Funniest part of the nite had to have been the boys in the bar we went to who were quite attracted to our pheromones Cynthia gave us. Their receptors went into overdrive and I even got a "So what are you guys doing later?" Nice. I guess if I'm not out partying tonite it's ok bc last nite was good.
svr

:: Miss Scarlet 10:51 PM [+] ::
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This should be called Scarletscope:

The same old routine just isn't enough for cutting-edge Aquarius. The world is full of wild times just waiting to be had. If your adventure doesn't come to you, you might need to go looking for it, instead.

:: Miss Scarlet 1:33 PM [+] ::
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Here is what is on my mind:
~There are a lot of things on my calendar for the upcoming month or so including a very important span of about 5 days in February that includes my birthday, our party (hopefully) and 2 shows I really want to go to.
~I need a job, like I've been saying for awhile. Arg. I absolutely hope that those people who say they will call you and then don't, burn in Hell. Ok, not something that drastic but they need to realize that saying something means you'll do it.
~On this job idea, Will it work to get those nites off when I need them around my birthday? It's just a little frustrating. There's no way I'm working on my birthday, And I guess I can work during the day on the 14th, 15th and 16th. Ok, phew...Thikning of it like that isn't so bad. Oh wait, I guess I need a job before I start taking time off;)
~There are a few live journals (mostly people I don't even know, haha) that I've come across and the person writes so annoyingly. Now, I know its horrible or whatever to say that about someones journal but come on, it's online so please don't write like this;
"Sun sometimes burns through my eyes and I realize..It will be ok" or "The salty tears that flowed down my face were tiny little mirrors of all the time I spent with him and when they splash on my cheeks, and his shoulder I just know its also the breaking of my heart" (I'm goooooood, haha)
~It's friggin cold outside and I LOVE it!!!!! However, Having my gloves would help a little=/ And I'd also wish to be warm in my classes too. I wore my scarf all morning and had to put my jacket over my legs to keep out the drafts.
~I can't sit still. Ever, It's sort of funny at times.
~I'm ready to plan another NYC trip!!!!!!! Courtney, I hope you're serious and if you ever go without me, I might have to kill you!

XO,
Scarlet

:: Miss Scarlet 12:20 PM [+] ::
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I think this is where I left off:
Top 5 FRIENDS Episodes From Season 3:

1. TOW The Jam
2. TOW/Out The Ski Trip
3. TOW The Hypnosis Tape
4. TOW The Screamer
5. TOW The Beach


Go ahead, comment...I dare ya!

xo,
svaarletreyre

:: Miss Scarlet 2:18 PM [+] ::
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Whoever said going to New York City for only 24 hours wasn't worth it is so mistaken. Here's the summary, to be followed by more in depth stories at a later date perhaps:
Jules and I left Baltimore at 4:30PM on Sunday according to her car clock which means it was 3:30PM real time, hehe. Anyway, She ended up driving because SGTPPPR doesn't like the cold weather so I was afraid to risk that and also it's annoying to explain to valet dOOds that the driver's side lock doesn't work. But I think it worked well bc once we got to the city (in roughly 3.5 hours-not bad at all) I was navigator which is definitely a necessity as Jules was concentrating on "anticipating the green" and not hitting pedestrians and cabs. Oh and I also must mention the gazillions tolls on the way, the only one worth it is the Lincoln Tunnel in my opinion-it has entertainment value.
ANYWAY, We dropped the car at the parking garage-another thing, it's a myth that you shouldnt' drive into NYC, I highly reccomend it-just not at rush hour but that's common sense. Then we checked in at our hotel (Days Inn on Eight Ave right at Times Square!), it's not the nicest hotel ever (Jules' bed was held up with the phonebooks and we had no phone at first) but honestly, it's a nice place in a great location for not much money).
Then we went to the Empire State Building and paid our $10 to go up to the Observation Deck, AKA "Coldest Place On Earth". Man, that view is breathtaking (or is that the lack of O2?) and everyone must go up there at some point. If the barrier wasn't so high it would be super scary but looking down all of the "little" buildings almost looks fake. It's so cool. I wanted to call my family from 86 (?) floors up but oddly enough there is no reception up there.
We walked back to Times Square from there and at nite that area is so lit up you'd think it was daytime. We hit one of the things on our "To Do" list: The Virgin Megastore which lives up to it's name and I was a little overwhelmed by how many CDs and DVDs I wanted to buy. After some more hanging out we went to the hotel to make our sign and hit the hay/sack.
Not too much later (6AM) we got up and by 6:45 we were headed a few blocks over to Rockefellar Center which is where the Today Show is taped of course. Such a great moment when we were checking which way to go and this random guy walking by said, "Straight ahead, middle of the block", Did the bright yellow posterboard give us away? Well, Katie Couric and Matt Lauer weren't there which was a letdown for Jules but ok with me bc Anne Curry is the cool one in my opinion. Our sign said, "I have a DREAM...to be on the TODAY SHOW" I'll put the link up to our pictures later...But we did got on tv a few times, the best one is at the end of the show and I have it on tape, yay! But from 7-10AM is the coldest I have ever been in my life! EVER. I was stupid and forgot to put my sweater on before leaving which is like me leaving without my skin pretty much since I wear about 3-4 layers a day, haha. The temperature was said to be about 26 that morning but with no sunlight and wind I don't even want to think what the wind chill was. I've never shivered liked that before. But we stuck it out!
Then we hit the Rockefeller Center places on our list and went back to our hotel to warm up, pack up and check out. Great Moment #423 of the trip was when we got to check our bags at the hotel, So Great! Then we headed to the Subway to make our way to Ground Zero. Well, neither of us had ridden the subway before and I guess that was obvious bc the coolest guy ever who happens to work for the MTA saw us looking confused and totally took us under his wing and showed us the way and got us to our destinatiion. We even bonded over being Aquarians and he told me I'm a troublemaker;) Then we walked to Battery Park, saw the Statue of Liberty from the end of the island and then hopped on the subway again to make our way to Times Square again and check out the Ed Sullivan Theatre which is of course, where the awesome David Letterman tapes (by the way, we were unsuccessful in our attempts at getting standby tickets, it's ok though-next time!) We found that, I took a picture for some guy and then we ate lunch.
Got back on the subway (greatest thing ever if I may say so, $4 for unlimited rides! And unlike the DC Metro you only get charged to get on, none of that different price crap for different distances)...and headed to the Metropolitan Musuem of Art, well, really we headed ("On the 6" J Lo;) to Central Park West and crossed over to the art musuem which was....closed. Bust. This is also where I kept saying my Cruel Intentions quote, "I'm the Marsha F***ing Brady of the Upper East Side and sometimes, I want to kill myself" I love that movie!
Then we went back to Times Square, saw TRL, went to Rockefellar Centre to get gifts for our sister's and then back to our hotel to get our bags and get to the Parking Garage. We ended up leaving earlier than we had planned but by then we were SO cold and couldn't think of any more specific places to go and the thought of walking around outside was a bit unthinkable by then and we were also getting tired so we headed out.
Here's my time to dig the New Jersey Turnpike....Everyone is correct, that road sucks ass! It's a parallel universe that feels like you're in a void, moving through molasses and no thought processes occur. It's the weirdest thing ever. We didn't talk once during it and after it we noticed how crappy that part of the drive is. AND they charge for it, so ridiculous!
So, that's about it. I know I'm forgetting something. But this is long enough already. But to anyone planning their own trip to New York City.......TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!
XO,
scarlet

ps. seriously, i want to plan another trip but this time send away for Letterman and Live with Regis and Kelly tix ahead of time! Maybe even SNL!!!!!!! So awesome.

:: Miss Scarlet 3:57 PM [+] ::
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Wow, I'm really beginning to despise Toll Roads. They can really make a trip more expensive than it should be. BUST and a half. Oh well. See, my thing with toll roads is that if I have to pay to be on it then the least they can do is provide some entertainment or nice scenery. One of the worst "pay requiring roads" is the Powhite Parkway in Richmond, VA. I mean, come on-it totally sucks. I only take it if that's the way someone tells me to go, like when Mandy gave me directions to her house. Otherwise, I refuse to pay for that mofo. The Green Way in NoVa is lame too....But the route that takes the cake is from DC to Philly which is ridiculously costly. It really makes me mad, I'd rather them tax me more. Tax more on cigarettes-haha. Just kidding. They should tax porn a lot I think, that would work out well. Or like, Something else addictive-Just a thought;)
Michelle Kwan won the US Figure Skating Championship tonite, she rules! She and Kristi Yamaguchi are tops on my list!
Don't forget to watch the Today Show Monday morning!
Love and Hisses,
Scarlet V.

:: Miss Scarlet 11:41 PM [+] ::
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Well, It looks like our NYC trip is happening. We actually followed thru on the crazy idea;) The good hotel deal and day off is helping immensely and I'm hoping that once we succeed in driving there that we can take many, many more trips there. And not just me and Jules but all of us! All are invited on future trips! Woohoo! So, my plan is to head home tomorrow to take advantage of the fam's food and warm quarters, head to Baltimore probably Sunday morning (Unless I decide to be crazy and go see Edenpark tomorrow nite) and then we're heading out at about 2PM....In NYC we plan on getting on TV, so be sure to watch (and tape!) the Today show and TRL, as well as Regis and Kelly and any other show taped in New York. We (Or I) have two goals for the MLK Day Trip: 1) Get on TV and 2) Spend little money. So I'm excited.
In other news, I'm being lame tonite and staying in on a Friday Nite. I had my options but I elected to finish my mix CDs, rest, and pack and stuff. Oh yeah, And not spend any money. But Chipotle on the way home is an exception I can make!
Jules, Even though it's insane, I really wish you lived around here because we'd have a lot of fun. You too Vanessa, Too bad Covance doesn't have a Richmond branch. This is so cute but Ali thought that Richmond was up near DC for awhile because of all of the signs around there like the "495 Richmond" one. Before she got her Learner's she never paid attention to roads so I think she just assumed everything was closer than it really is. Well, I wish she was right, How cool would it be if Richmond was between DC and Fredericksburg instead of the other way around.
I put a photo of Spongebob I took when he was on TV and it's in a frame, I love it and wanted to share my insanity with the readers. That reminds me, I have to get The Al to do her impression, SO CUTE! Speaking of cute, I have this adorable picture of her that makes me laugh whenever I look at it. Its from when she was like, 5 or so at her after school thing (or something, maybe she was younger) and they had a special program they put on and families were invited to it for Thanksgiving. Well, she's dressed up as an Indian and has a construction paper feather hat on thats too big and fallen over her eyes and is holding this little paper stuffed deer. And she has the cutest smile and that's the part that makes me laugh. And also bc I remember that my mom was working at the Flower Shop back then and had to go back to work and Ali got REALLLLLLY upset and was crying a lot bc she didn't want to leave with just me and Jesse. Aww, she was so sad and making such a scene. Wow, she's always been a pain in the neck;) Just kidding of course Ali.
Sorry if that was boring but it's a cute memory.
XO,
Scarlet

:: Miss Scarlet 11:16 PM [+] ::
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This is my attempt to recreate a really great blog I lost last nite:

So, I finally checked my grades from last semester and I did really well. I finally have a GPA I can tell people, I haven't been able to do that since high school (4.0 thankyouverymuch). I'm a little surprised however but I guess I did well on my exams..rock and roll. This is the information I will use in my conversation with my mom tonite when I call up to let her know I plan on doing a lot of driving between the snow storm coming tomorrow and the snow in the forecast next week. Now, I know a lot of you will say, "Who care's what your mom says, You're almost 23." ::pause for mild heart attack:: Well, I do care and here are my reasons: 1) It's not really *my* car so if they want to worry about the miles being put on it then they can, 2) I'm not on my own financially so in my opinion that gives them the write to still have a slight say in what I do, 3) My mom worries about crazy things and the last thing I want is for her to worry and finally 4) Mom's are often correct. But as a result of the worry gene she passed on to me I often get worked up over something and then I tell her and she doesn't think it's a big deal at all. So I hope that's the case this time. Which I think it will....The snow will be gone by then, the whole east coast won't shut down for the weekend, ha. Speaking of which, why do people insist on stocking up on groceries for the slightest threat of snow like they're going to get stuck in their houses for weeks? Come on, puhlease. Stupid Southerners;)
So in an effort to get you guys to comment more:
Rena- Any special topics you'd like to give us to comment on?
Lucas- Do you still read this ever?
Robert- Let's have a party on 15 Feb

Man, that's weak, *3* commenters? I'm sickened. I KNOW more people look at this blog so come on now, COMMENT ALREADY! Tell me you hate me, I don't care. Give us some ideas of what to blog about, tell me how cool I am....ANYTHING!
Love you all,
scarlet

:: Miss Scarlet 1:08 PM [+] ::
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I love you! Check out my single's love horoscope: The single life agrees with you. You're out all night. You're taking calls and email all day. The theme of possible romance plays softly under everything you do. Friends and coworkers are amazed. How do you maintain this pace? Haha, cool.

In other news, I have a new friend! Yay! We talked in Vetebrate lab on Monday and then today I saw her in my Genetics class and she was like, "Sit next to me!" woohoo! And it turns out she's actually a TA for the genetics lecture class which could be very useful in the future. Yeah, she's cool and I think we have the same last name...interesting. I think that class will be allright bc it seems like some cool people are in it, except for that annoying girl from my VNH class last semester-oh well. Bio tech is going to be fun too bc my class is all girls and my TA was like, "We have some really long incubations, so we'll get to talk, A LOT!" Nice. And I'm usually scared of professor's in labs, so hopefully with my TA I can actually learn bc I won't be all intimidated.
So I have the whole day ahead of my because Ornithology was canceled, yay! So wonderful, I'm telling you, once Monday and Tuesday are over the week should be a breeze:) Well, after Genetics lab Wed morning it will be a breeze. Man, labs suck.
I'm quite dissapointed in the lack of commenting, I know we're not writing about amazing adventures but come on, let us know you're reading!
XO,
Scarlet

:: Miss Scarlet 11:37 AM [+] ::
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First Day Of Classes:
*I'm so hungry
*I'm so tired
*I'm so restless

Well, I don't want to ::complain:: so let me move on...
There are a ton of people waiting for computers in this lab and I fell like they're staring me down to try to get me to leave. I'm slightly frightened. When I get up in a moment to go to Lab I hope a cat fight starts! Cool!
I want to go to Spirits......Who wants to go sometime?
xo,
me

:: Miss Scarlet 1:31 PM [+] ::
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I'm back in the USSR, er Richmond. I would be more excited but I start classes tomorrow, lame. But I'm rearranging my room to fit in my new IKEA furniture I got for Christmas, so lovely. So please come visit me, I have a new chair:)
Nothing else too exciting to report, Jesse and Jobeth gave me this awesome Puma bag that I wanted for Christmas, Thanks!
I'm reall yin shock and denial about school tomorrow. I have a 9AM lab but he won't keep us there, will he? I actually have class from 9-5 on Mondays bc I have 2 labs but tomorrow should be ok bc if they try to make me do a lab tomorrow I'll refuse. And I think I'm going to a show at Alley Katz with Mandy, yay! Now *that's* a nice way to start the semester.
ALIAS tonite....
xo,
scarlet
ps. unrequited love all over the place....right J?

:: Miss Scarlet 5:33 PM [+] ::
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All of my horoscopes for today mentioned boredom, interesting. I ended up not going to "movie nite" in Stafford. Not too many people were there which is fine, but I'm also not in the mood to drive a lot to do what I can do here, you know? I'm just relaxing because my whole family is going to Richmond tomorrow to help me get resettled and to have "Christmas" with Jesse and Jobeth. Yay! Presents! I think I've been sleeping on my right shoulder wrong because it really hurts. It feels like I need to stretch it the other way but that's the way shoulders aren't supposed to move.
So 3 swim meets in 3 days, wow. I'm tired;) Haha, kidding of course bc it's the swimmers who should be tired, harhar. I loooove watching meets when the people are so good, like Ali's team is. All I can say each time someone gets a great time or an awesome flip turn is "wow". I'd really like to find a place, like the Y, or something in Richmond because I'm going through pool withdrawel. Maybe there is a Master's team somewhere I can join.
Remember that episode of FRIENDS when Rachel gets her first paycheck and she says, "Who is fica and why are they getting all of my money?!"? Well, That's exactly how I felt today when I picked up my last Old Navy paycheck=/ The only thing that made the $50 to taxes worth it was the time and a half I got for New Years Day:) If I had known that I would have clocked in for the whole day!
I think Jules and I might take an impromtu day trip to NYC for MLK Day. I'm finally going to a school that gets that day off and I plan on taking advantage of it! We'll see if I come back...hehe.
xo,
scarlet
ps. a constant headache...

:: Miss Scarlet 11:10 PM [+] ::
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My mom always "scolds" me for saying "I'm sorry" too much and I just apologized for not liking BicMacs...hmmm.
Anyway, I couldn't fall asleep until 4am again and it totally pissed me off. I kept trying to fall asleep with the deep breathing method and then once I realized I wasn't tired enough I'd do more crosswords bc those usually make me really tired. But I guess I'm too good at them now so I remain stimulated, haha. I finished one last nite though:) I totally rule. So yeah, Then Ali woke me at 7 to take her to school but I knew if I tried to stay awake I'd fall asleep later, so I went back to bed. Yeah and this is boring, I won't continue. But in case you're wondeirng-I did wake up again, harharhar.
Tonite is the LHS vs FHS swim meet, I am so there. I love swimming and even though it makes me miss it so much and wish I had the chance to swim in high school I love watching it. Even though I do always manage to get stuck with timing and writing the times down, arg. Ali's team is indefeated so far which is really cool and although they beat FHS (the rival school, where Jenn went) they have some amazing swimmers and if placed right anything is possible. So, again...boring blog and I apologize.
My parents bought a car but I haven't seen it yet. I want to drive it. VROOOM!
I had some amazing dreams last nite but I can't seem to remember any details.....
xo,scarlet

:: Miss Scarlet 1:02 PM [+] ::
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I'm just now checking out the Grammy nominations and while I'm sickened by some of them (AVRIL?!) I want to just make a quick post of who I want and think should win:
Album of the Year: Eminem The Eminem Show
Record of the Year: Eminem Without Me
Song of the Year: Vanessa Carlton A Thousand Miles
Best New Artist: Michelle Branch
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: OutKast featuring Killer Mike "The Whole World"

more later
Best Male Rap Solo Performance: Eminem "Without Me"
Best Short Form Music Video: Eminem Without Me
Best Metal Performance: Stone Sour Get Inside
Best Dance Recording: No Doubt Hella Good
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Christina Aguilera featuring Redman "Dirrty"

:: Miss Scarlet 3:02 PM [+] ::
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Just wanted to get online to prove I'm awake at the crack of dawn early...before breakfast as one might say. I just took The Al to school, and she conned me into picking her up later too, just kidding I don't mind. My parents are back safely and even brought me some presents, yay! "Like Christmas all over again" I think they had a nice time which is good, I know Ali and I did, haha. On today's agenda: go sleep more since I couldn't fall asleep til about 4 again (I tried for almost 2.5 hours to fall asleep=/), do some internet research for both myself (NYC, skiing) and my dad (Subarus), pick up Ali, go to Ali's meet and that's probably it. Apparently Rotoglow is playing in Fredericksburg and while they're my absolute *favorite* band ever (haha, SOOOOO kidding) I don't think it will work out to get from Winchester to Fredericksburg in time, as much as I want to go out tonite. Oh well, but you never know! I've done crazier things...
I wish Bealeton had a Starbucks. Mmmmmmocha! (frapaccino)
Friends and ER tonite, oh yes. I'm tres excited. They are both new which is so lovely. Oh wait, I'll be at the meet so I have to tape them. Bust. Speaking of "bust", it's so funny how many people say it now. Ali didn't realize I got that word from Rena, hehe. I remember the time I went to hang out with her my junior (her soph) year when she and her suitemate would call each other Becky and say Bust a lot, haha. I can't remember her name Rena, sorry...I guess because I picture her as "Becky." Now the usage of "bust" has spread so far, its great. A lot of Ali's friend also say a lot of Anna-isms like "die in the firestorm" and oh wait, I'm totally drawing a blank-Cue to go back to sleep.
Speaking of too early in the morning: Who here is a Katie Couric fan? I know Jules is, I prefer Ann Curry-she's so cool. But maybe she *is* trying to get Katie's job, very interesting.
You guys need to comment more. There is no such thing as commenting too much so let us know you're reading and leave some comments. I know that site goes down a lot so how about every time you see them up and running-leave a comment, ok? ok.
xo,
scarlet

:: Miss Scarlet 7:38 AM [+] ::
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RENA AND I FINALLY GOT TO HANG OUT!!! Ali and I went over at about 6 and we watched some tv and talked and then after Friends came on we played Friends Trivia! It was so much fun, we altered the rules a little bit and then changed them completely so we just did the charades part, haha. "YAY! My turn!" Then we had a lightening round, because that part is so important;) I had a great time and I hope Rena and Ali did too. Rena dear, we HAVE to hang out more, ok? Another year is much too long.
In other news, I wish I knew what time (and day, haha) my parents will be home. I am 98.9% sure they come back Thursday but what time? I looked up the flight schedules coming in from Aruba and San Juan and they're both pretty late. I just need to know by what time I have to have my room clean, ha. The rest of the house is not messy at all. I even did dishes earlier, ew.
Tomorrow I think I'm going to go to Manassas for the sole reason of getting a mocha frapaccino, is that sad? Actually....I should time my needing a frap with a certain person's work schedule. Hmm, Lemme go check that out. No promises though bc I'm running low on gas and the money my parent's left is pretty much gone. But I get paid Friday. YAY! PAID!
XO,
scarlet

ps. I was watching the Real World Las Vegas earlier...to anyone who watches it-are they normal 22 year olds? If so-Dear Lord....

:: Miss Scarlet 11:26 PM [+] ::
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Postcards From Rena:

Postcard #1:
From: San Diego Zoo
Sights: palm trees, desert, koalas, zebras
Of interest: actually cost 14 extra cents bc its an oversize postcard, I think my mom's coworkers paid it bc I sure didn't. Postmarked San Diego 30 Dec

Postcard #2:
From: Hollywood
Sights: Universal Studios, fake buildings, Hollywood sign, starwalk thingy
Of interest: postcard says "Best View Of Hollywood" and has baby's butts, haha!, Postmarked Santa Clarita 31 Dec

Postcard #3:
From: Apple Farm Inn/Restaraunt
Sights: Rodeo drive, Hollywood
Of interest: Postmarked Santa Barbara 2 Jan

Free Postcard:
From: Best Western Victorian Inn
Sights: Monterey, Hearst Castle (sort of), Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Of itnerest: Free, Postmarked Santa Barbara date unknown because it didn't stamp, I'm guessing 2 Jan bc it's from the same place as Postcard #3

xo,
Scarls
ps. Go comment on Rena's Blog!

:: Miss Scarlet 5:26 PM [+] ::
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My one and only New Year's resolution shall be to listen to more Beatles. I decided this while watching one of my new favorite shows, American Dreams. It was the rerun with Beatlemania and it made me wish I had been alive during that time in history. I think the show does a good job recreating stuff, It makes me feel like I'm back in time, hehe. Oh I adore The Beatles. And speaking of resolutions: I think they're SO lame. Why would a person put the pressure on themselves to work on huge changes? When people say "I will lose 20 lbs" or "I will stop having sex with strangers" "I will only use pot once a day" "I will get straight As" I just don't understand it. Don't most people's resolution plans end in a disapointment? Maybe it just seems that way. Just because you write a different date on your checks doesn't mean you should try to reinvent yourself. Unless it concerns The Beatles.


I wanna hold your hand!

xo,
scarlet

:: Miss Scarlet 12:45 AM [+] ::
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Aquarius:

You'd trade all the pleasures of single life for the promise of constant and true love. You have the spirit of a lover whether you're with someone or alone. A change of status, from single to committed, won't affect who you are.

:: Miss Scarlet 2:37 AM [+] ::
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blahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

:: Miss Scarlet 9:32 PM [+] ::
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Yes, I'm blogging a lot...But I'd rather blog than think:) dOOd, Star Search is back which is cool but have you heard who the host is??? ARSENIO HALL!!!! Rock and Roll...no, wok and roll. Check this horoscope shite out:
Too tired to play the rebel, you're happy to do what you're told. The system that you hate can actually be a comfort at times like this. In another few days you'll be your spirited old self again.
***Coinciding nicely with my required time being "mom" at home, eh?

These days, passion is the bottom line. Determined players will find it one way or another. If you're tired of this life and want something different, make it happen for yourself. The right person will come and stay.
***Yeah, uh hum. Why does my horoscope keep calling me a "player"?

My palms are itching!! That means money! I hope. I have some "errands" to "run" today, and we should all know how much I hate doing that. I have to pick up my car at the mechanics, drop off the Firebird, go by Ali's school to leave my phone numbers (I might wait til tomorrow?), and time ordering Chinese so I have it for when I pick Awee up from swim practice. I'm wearing an awesome new sweater though, reow.
xo,
scarlet

:: Miss Scarlet 2:07 PM [+] ::
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sgt5pepper (11:06:00 PM): he blocked me, ouch
VanDamn21 (11:06:28 PM): he did
sgt5pepper (11:06:38 PM): :-(
VanDamn21 (11:06:38 PM): the peta one
sgt5pepper (11:06:43 PM): now i'm going to cry for real
sgt5pepper (11:06:46 PM): yeah
VanDamn21 (11:06:53 PM): oh no
VanDamn21 (11:07:49 PM): i'm sure he was joking with blocking

:: Miss Scarlet 12:01 AM [+] ::
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I read on someone's LiveJournal about New Year's being the holiday that makes you feel lonely. Well, Last nite was a lot of fun and I was surrounded by my friends and other cool people. Tonite, however, I'm not having as great a time. A strange mixture of exhaustion, jealousy, wondering, and anxiety perhaps. I don't know. It's probably all just me being tired, and I apologize for using the blog for negative things, I don't like to do that. But yeah....I don't know.
xo,
svr

:: Miss Scarlet 10:39 PM [+] ::
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