FA-VON-A

I, ladies and gentlemen, have found my arch enemy. The Georgina to my Serena, the Faith to my Buffy, the Devon to my Jack. Her name is Sam and she strikes me as a pretentious bitch. I don't know her but I've taken it upon myself to beat her at everything in my psychology class. I've done a pretty good job so far, I killed her on our first test and my team beat hers during the review game today. We were both team captains. Our next match is this Monday, the day of our next test. I really need to be on my game because I feel like this is going to be a difficult battle. The test is composed of application questions instead of just regular definition questions. I need to know my stuff. I must win. I have no idea why I've taken this task upon myself, it really doesn't even make sense seeing as how she hasn't done anything to offend me at all. I'm just like that I guess. I bet there's a word for that but I can't think of it at the moment. If anyone knows then please tell me, I would like to know.

I also can't help not liking Brandon's girlfriend. She has also done nothing to me. I think it's a possessive thing with him. I don't like it when he has to divide his attention between me and her. I get jealous. It's actually kind of bitchy and petty of me but I think it has a lot to do with my insecurities. I don't like it when someone takes him away from me and OMG what is wrong with me??!! We're not dating!!!

Ugh, so pathetic.

My pettiness could also be due to the fact that I don't know anything about her. I want to know the person who is stealing his heart away. That situation just bothers me for no good reason. I'm aware that there's no good reason for me to be like that towards the girlfriend but it's just the way I am. I'm single and being bitchy is my way of dealing with it.

Thatcher

I'm not done!

(please note Thatcher and Claire that this post has nothing to with you or our friendships!)

There's not really anything to do and just write down what I'm feeling. I guess it's all just hormonal but I think it's taking a bigger toll than normal. Maybe it's the Yaz? I don't know. Anyways, all my friends are annoying the crap out of me lately and I don't know why. I think I'm ready to be away for awhile. Let's see...what else is wrong? I'll just make a list:

1. I feel....unappreciated? I know it's probably not true but it feels like everyone is coming to me with their problems but no one is willing to ask me about my own. No one seems to get that I'm terrified for my grandmother. I know she'll be okay but I don't know what I would do without her. Speaking of family, I don't feel like I relate to him at all. I don't speak to my mom. My dad and I have a sugar coated relationship. My brother and I have completely different priorities and our judgments are on completely different planes. I don't know my sister even though I wish I did.

2. I'm alone. I know it's completely cliche to seek companionship at my age and frankly it's not necessary because I have the rest of my life to be with someone. I guess I'm just upset because I had a chance but then Taylor just kind of flaked out on me. I would say I'm more upset about the situation rather than Taylor. Taylor isn't that great. I feel....used, I guess.

3. I hate my job. I hate working in a place where I don't feel trusted because of one mistake. I am now forced to spend tons of wasted time overlooking the most minuscule details and in the end, nothing has changed from the original. It's a waste of the schools and more importantly, my time.

4. I'm tired of school. Why do I feel this way? College is suppose to be exciting and full of new opportunities and yet I'm constantly bored. I should leave my room once in a while and make more friends but I fear large groups. Damn...I'm also socially awkward and find it hard to relate to the people I'm around. Man, what is this Emily Deschanel complex lately?

5. I don't know what to do with my life. I guess that could be what's attributing to this "lost" feeling in school since I don't actually have a 100% clear plan with what I'm going to do.

6. I'm not happy with my appearance. This again, could be hormonal since this is definitely not a constant thought, but you know...maybe I should just eat healthier.

7. I feel like there is so much more I could be doing. In all aspects! I want the motivation and feel I posses it but I don't know where to focus. I find myself slipping away from friends, school, family, God and everything that I use to find important. They say you find yourself in college and realize what's important. I've never felt more lost in my entire life.

Hopefully this is just a cynical rant and in writing it, I will feel better. I don't express myself every easily, I've found. I realize I've been "moody" lately but instead of people just confronting me about it, they decide to just talk amongst themselves as soon as I leave the room. I've never been one to be around drama especially since I'm part of such small groups of friends but still...it sucks when people talk about you. Even if it's in your best interest.

But as the previous post stated, I'm excited for the weekend and hopefully all this self loathing will clear up by Monday.

Over and out.

Alex

Raccoon CSI

I'm pretty annoyed that I had to drive all the way to Grapevine Mills Mall to get a decent dress. Screw these awkward social situations in which I have to thank old people for money and hope they keep it to me. And screw looking good while I'm doing it!

My English class got canceled so I have the privilege of sleeping in tomorrow morning. I'm pretty excited. I think the sleep will do me some good.

Tonight is also the best night on TV and for that I'm excited.

I had a really fun day at work today! I mean, for the first hour I didn't say a word to anyone because I've been in a bad mood for like...the last two days...but anyways, when Drew came to work I could not stop cracking up. I didn't want to leave.

I redid the wall next to my desk. I tore up all my cd booklets and now the wall is full of Jagger, Keith, Elvis and Morrissey. I need more cds...

I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do this summer. I can always work at the pharmacy but after hearing everyone's plans, I'd kind of like to try something different. I wish I had the money to travel. I really need to get my passport. I meant to line that up over Spring Break but I guess I never found the time.

Oh, and I totally failed my Psychology test today. What the hell is the Binding Problem?! I should have started studying sooner...

I'm excited for the weekend. A lot of homework...but excited nonetheless.

Alex

It was fine when I got out of my car this morning.

I walked to my 8 AM class and the weather was fine, so I left my hoodie and rainboots in the car. The weather was still fine when I walked to my biology lab at 11 AM. When lab ended at 2 it was POURING. I was wearing my laced vans, yep shoes of mainly cloth. However I was armed with a weak umbrella purchased in London a while back. Oh and it was 45 degrees out and I was wearing a thin short sleeve.. sweater (for lack of a better word), awesome. With straight classes afterward, so no time to run to my car for boots and that hoodie.

Anyway the reason I set that whole scene up was because after bio recitation, I was walking back to the parking lot (This is my third class with smart cute guy who doesn't like shoes), and he was walking behind me to what I assume is his apartment (happens every Wednesday; does noticing these things make me half a stalker?). Well a bit of wind came under the umbrella and made it flip inside out. So I got distracted trying to fix my umbrella, and ended up stepping into a ridiculously deep puddle (Denton, fix your sidewalks. ...AND your streets for that matter, you're pissing off my tires). My perfectly clean classic beige vans are going to be stained with gross water. I blame International Club for ruining my other vans, DAMN PLANTS.

The whole occurence isn't really important, I just wanted to make it clear that stupid things always happen to me in front of people I seem to have an interest in. Or anyone, stupid things happen to me in front of everyone too, Thatcher would know, I have lots of stupid stories.

On a completely random note, we played biology jeopardy in recitation today. Cute, smart, shoeless guy knew all of the answers; he didn't even have to look them up. ME LIKE.

Having a crush on someone you've never spoken to, stupid right? Ha.

You may have noticed that I backtrack a lot when telling stories, that's exactly how I speak too. It drives my sister crazy, probably others too. I blog exactly how I talk, so yay run-ons.


Claire

So Today...

I woke up this morning and I was way tired. I've been staying late every night this week for no legitimate reason. Unless you count watching Greek on DVD as a legitimate reason for not sleeping. I don't either.

School was okay today. I found out that I have a government test on Thursday which SUCKS. I did the review as soon as I got home. Then in speech we had to do our music assignment (we select a song, play it, talk about it). Before we got started though our teacher told us something majorly surprising in a bad way. First of all he told us not to be alarmed or upset which instantly means to be alarmed/upset. Apparently someone complained about him and now we might not have a speech teacher starting next week. What the fuck?? Who would do that to him?? He is one of the nicest teachers I've ever had. Plus he's dying, if he offended someone that person should have had the balls to say something to him instead of going around his back to someone else. Again, what the fuck??

Anyway, during the music presentations a guy named Stephen (Steven) sat next to me. He's mostly Brandon's friend (chemistry together) but I was sitting next to B so S sat next to me. He was really funny and nice to me and I instantly fall in love with funny/nice/hot people. Fatal flaw. He wasn't in your face cute, a little acne, but he was funny and nice. And in some situations funny/nice trumps pretty/hot. Why do I do this to myself? I always do this, every time. Whatever, not gonna worry about it. I'm going to completely concentrate on school. Operation No Boys.

Claire and I have made plans. We are going to go to NYU for our Masters (or Master's?) degrees. This was decided after we found out that Connor Paolo (Erik van der Woodsen of Gossip Girl) goes there. We want to become besties with him, do the whole "we didn't know you were famous thing. So needless to say we are excited about that. And I've been filling out NCTC scholarships to pay for next year. And I need to save money for summer school.

And, I go back to work tomorrow. The sad face or happy face has yet to be decided. Oh, and I get to drive my mom's car tomorrow because mine is leaking transmission fluid. Yay, less money!!!

Thatcher

Scientific Article Time

Low genetic diversities in isolated populations of the Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus) in Japan, in comparison with large stable populations.

Thats my article, I need 1000 words on it. Its from SpringerLink, if that's what you're into (ha FOTC).

College: I hate you.

Guy in three of my classes that doesn't like to wear shoes: You're cute. Also, you seem to be the only one who understands every aspect of biology; smart=attractive. HELLO MY NAME IS CLAIRE.


Claire

Being a college kid should be more fun!

I thought today started out really well. Spanish was enjoyable. That cute guy sat next to me. Breakfast was good. They had one of my favorite cereals. Psychology was canceled so I only had Spanish in the morning. So far so good.

Oh, I didn't set that up to indicate that the day went wrong or anything. Today was just a pretty good average day.

I had a scare reading horror stories about this medicine I'm about to start and some women claim they gain 30 pounds after they start taking it. Oh good Lord! Haha. Please document my weight gain over the next few months.

I'm starting to go through one of those "I'm alone" phases. It'll pass!

I want some more hash browns.

I'm feeling motivated to do school work and everything. It's pretty exciting. I've decided my majors/minors finally. I want to major in English and then minor in Anthropology and Film Studies. From there, I will go into the Master of the arts Teacher Program here at AC. So...I can always fall back on being a teacher. Might as well get a job that will always be needed.

I have an oral presentation in Spanish tomorrow. I hate getting in front of people. Plus, I always stare at my feet and speak too fast to comprehend.

I want a turn table.

Alex

I have to be up in 5 hours.

That may sound like plenty of sleep to others, but I can't function like that. I need some sleep. UNFORTUNATELY, I have this dumbass paper on the sleep cycle to finish. 364 words to go. I have no more words on the sleep cycle. Oh wait, here was a recommendation from a friend. He thinks I should stick it in the middle:

Delta sleep is typified by high-amplitude delta waves, which I'd be cranking out right now if not for this dumb shit paper.

I added the 'shit', I think I tend to use more profanity when I'm tired. Also, I ramble. The only thing keeping me awake is "You Fucking Motherfucker" by Muse. 32 seconds long, on loop. It's hilarious. Oh, and I occasionally let "Fury" play, because for some reason I don't know all the words yet.

BACK TO REM.

Claire

I think I'll go to sleep in my clothes for tomorrow to save some morning minutes. Yeah, I'm doing that, just made up my mind.

A Gossip of Inspiration

I was reading the new Rolling Stone with Blake Lively and Leighton Meester on the cover (love them) and I think I was inspired to do something. I don't know what that something is but it's a start. A new level of awesome?? Can someone be inspired to ascend to a new level of awesome? Although, my inspiration could have been triggered by the fact that I was also listening to the new Yeah Yeah Yeahs CD (It's Blitz) and the article that I was actually reading was about the 100 people who are reinventing America. I want to be one of those hundred. You hear that Rolling Stone??? I want to be a number!!!

Thatcher

Denver Day Seven: Make It Work

I'm home again and this is what I have to say:

Colorado was fantastic. I want to do that trip every year if that's possible, please and thank you. It was so good to see Nicole and spend time with her because I won't see her again for another three months. I liked her boyfriend Nic, he better be good to her or I will have to do something about it like get all Waldorf on his ass. Her roomates (minus Samiat sometimes) were cool, minus the fact that I don't think Emilee washes her hands after she uses the bathroom. Grow up, that's fucking gross. I missed my family over break and I know they missed me too seeing as how my brother ran up to give me a HUGE hug when I was getting my luggage today. He's my favorite. My parents took me to On The Border for dinner and it was pretty good. My mom and I shared the Monterrey jack chicken fajitas. So good.

This is the important part...

I feel like this is my new beginning. I know I've said this before, blog and blog again, but I'm pretty sure I'm serious this time around. I'm going to be dedicated to school and work my ass of at my job. I am going to look great and not put so much pressure on myself for not having a boyfriend. Who cares? I am going to be supportive and listen to Brandon when he talks about Kailan (Kailin?) and I am going to try to like her. She's a cool chick and I need to give her a fair chance. Not that I didn't before but whatever. I am going to work on making myself a better individual inside and out. Which means I need to stop doubting myself, have my certainty, and just go for it whatever it is. I am going to be okay.

Thatcher

Denver Day Six: Something's Gotta Suck

Edgar canceled, terrible Mexican food, and "clubbing." All in a day's work. Let's do a recap:

Yesterday Edgar canceled dinner on us so we went to this place called Casa Bonita. It's basically a Runaway Mountain that serves so-so Mexican food. Great atmosphere, a must go for new townies, but don't eat the food. It had a cave that you walk through and a pirate show and a fire dancer!!!
A FIRE DANCER!!!!! What place has a fire dancer?! Casa Bonita, that's who. Anyway, cool place to look at.

On to the clubbing...

Okay well I should have known the outcome of the night when we didn't get to the club until 12ish. We were supposed to be there at around 1oish but Emilee went to a play and was late coming back to the apartment. When she returned we got all dolled up and left for this club called Vinyl (funny story, no one knew how to spell Vinyl when we were googling for directions). I probably should have known the night would sort of suck more when there was a $20 cover charge. Really, $20? Who does that?! Vinyl, that's who. And the dance floor was packed, and by packed I mean like only 20 people were on the dance floor. There were more people at my high school prom. Nic, Nicole, Emilee, and I went to the roof for a look-see and Mack and her friend Andrew stayed downstairs and danced. The roof was okay. Good atmosphere, not enough people. Then we all got bored and went back downstairs to see what was happening between Mack and Andrew. Nicole, Emilee, and I had a bet going to see if they were going to kiss by the end of the night. We still don't know if they did or not. I'm going to say no but if they did, more power to them.

I'm just gonna say that club people are ridiculous. Honestly, the most fun people to watch ever. I have never been more entertained by a group of people in my entire life. Terrible dancers make the night go by faster. So much grinding. It's really hard to describe unless you've ever been to a club before so I'm just gonna stop.

My "dancing" partner Emilee well, couldn't dance. I had to teach her and I am a terrible teacher. A. Terrible. Teacher. Nicole and Nic had to pitch in and it still didn't help too much. It was so funny though. She got better after a few rounds and by the end she was a regular DWTS contestant.

It seemed like an actual okay night but the club closed at two. We didn't know that. We paid twenty dollars for a "good time." Then we went back to the apartment, finished the alcohol, and watch Eurotrip. All in a day's work.

Thatcher

Denver Day Five: Never In TeXXXas

Seeing as how I can barely remember what happened yesterday, yay sleep, I'm just gonna recap one situation. Actually, I remember a little more so a couple of situations.

Nic, Nicole, Emilee, Mack, and I went to this place called Famous Pizza. It's like having a Brooklyn pizza in Denver, greasy/fantastic. Before we left I had to go to the restroom and let me say this, pizza places have the worst bathrooms and Famous was no exception. I actually think this place was the origin of that simple truth. I am probably exaggerating but I've already started typing so let me set the scene. First to get to the bathroom I had to walk through these blue door hanging beads because apparently this is 1967. Then, I walked into the bathroom and realized I couldn't close the door because there was a rock holding the door open so I figured the door was kept open for a reason. This doesn't sound like a problem until I tell you that it was a one toilet bathroom, like Quiznoe's (spell check) except there's probably a higher rape count. So I peed with the door open in a restaurant. It was my own fault for not even attempting to close the door but whatever, I blame Famous.

Then we decided to go walking. The first place we went to was Goodwill and I'm gonna go ahead and say it's the most "high class" thrift store I've ever been to after Buffalo Exchange. Period. The place had a basement, A BASEMENT!!! How cool is that?! But that's not even the best part, what I bought is the best part. First I went to the book section. I saw that they had The Da Vinci Code and I lunged for it. I think I am probably one of the last people on Earth who still have not read that book. Not any more! So after I finish The Kite Runner, The Road, Then We Came To The End, and This Side of Paradise I'll read The Da Vinci Code. By the way it was $1.99. Suck it Half-Priced!!! Then I saw that they had season two of Greek. Don't judge, it's the only ABC Family show I like and I bought it, new, for $3.oo. It was worth it. Anywhere else that would have cost me almost $40 bucks for both but I bought it for five. Throw your hands up for bargain shopping!!!

We kept walking and we fell upon a pipe shop. I think that's what they're called, where they sell bongs and shit and stuff and whatnot. I don't even know why we went in there, it was so weird. There was only one guy there (the clerk) and he commented on everything anyone said. Nicole and I started slowly moving towards the door in an effort to get the others moving with us. It worked the third time we did it.

Then for the finale we got the bright idea to walk into a porn shop. Wow, let me just say that it was the most elaborate porn store I've ever been to. Like, legit porn shop, leather and all. They actually checked our ID's, so you know it's good. I have never seen more penises in my entire life. They were in dildo form, movie form, magazine form, and even birthday card form. Birthday card form!!! You here that Alex and Claire? I got a birthday coming up and consider this hint dropping. Nah, I'm just kidding (or am I?) No I am. They had this dildo there that you could put fake jizz in and it would come (for lack of a better pun) out of the top. Weird stuff. But out of all the leather, skimpy "underwear", and glass body parts you want to know what Nic and Nicole bought? Shoes. We went to a porn store to buy something we could buy at a Footlocker or the late Just For Feet. We did however encounter what we believed to be a lesbian. Dyke hair, tattoos, boy clothes, bad jokes. Yep, she's a lesbian. And these other guys walked in and went or the BDSM (bondage) section. Yeah, kooky. Needless to say, we all left happy, healthy, and as clean as someone could after walking into a place like that.

Tonight Nic, Nicole, and I are going to dinner with Edgar (which I am EXCITED about) and then it's off to clubbing!!!! I'm really starting to miss everyone back home, Alex, Claire, and Brandon. I actually really miss Brandon a lot, more than I thought I would. And Samiat just found out I have a blog. Fuck my life.

Thatcher

Spring Break: Not bad. But uneventful.

So, I'm not going to lie. I'm pretty jealous that Thatcher and Claire have had awesome and eventful Spring Breaks whereas my biggest accomplishment will be crossing the border to see a Styx concert. Woe is my life, haha. But on the other hand, I'm totally excited for the concert! When I told my grandmother I was going and she said "Oh yeah, I went to a Styx concert when I was your age, too." O.o

Okay, so my break thus far:

Saturday: Sat around all day watching chick flicks and reading chick books.

Sunday: Saw Watchmen with Kelsey and her friend, Lyssandra.

Monday: Hung out with Christina. Saw Watchmen (for the third time, do not recommend) at Cinemark. Also saw Ryan. Did not say anything. He later texted me and suggested we"plan something for this week." Yeah, YOU plan something.

Tuesday: Drove out to Weinert where I met grandfather's nephew, Justin, and his friend, Cody. They were hickish and hit on me a lot. I also drank too much and threw up my dinner. I deeply regret it. Cody told my grandpa that I was "sure pretty" too which my grandpa replied "Forget it. She wants nothing to do with you."

Wednesday: After sitting around all day until 7 pm. The car was finally ready and then I drove back to Lewisville. A four hour drive. I get home to find the window of MY car broken. I smash my brothers face into the fridge and then fix it. I don't get to bed until 2am and miss Clive Owen and Vampire Weekend on Jimmy Fallon. Two things I love most.

Today I am so excited for the biscuits Claire and I are going to make. Then we are going to watch the NBC Thursday night lineup which is the best night of television.

Tomorrow I'm excited to go mansion sitting with Christina. The house is beautiful and I'm taking advantage of that pool size bathtub.

Saturday: Styx concert!

Sunday: Back to the lair....and back to reality.

I love Stpehen Colbert.

Alex

I think I love you, Fanfarlo.

photo credit goes here: oliver.peel via Flickr

So I have a new obsession, and its name is Fanfarlo. They make me wish I would be in Austin for the next two days to watch them live at SXSW. Sadly, I will not be.


Claire

Denver Day Four: You're Never, You're Never Going Home

Right now I am siting in the apartment watching THS Investigates (student-teacher relationships) which I have seen probably for the fifth time and thought "Blog? Yes." This is a recap of last night (Tuesday).

Nic, Nicole, Mack, Samiat, and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings (they call it B Dubs here. Oh, and Nic calls turn signals "directionals," weird right?) It was a pretty eventful night. First, they messed up our order and gave us like ten extra wings of every type we ordered so we ended up with like, seventy wings so now apart from Naked juice and Smirinoff their fridge also has a vast quantity of Caribbean jerk, honey bbq wings (what a run-on). Anyway we finished eating and were about to pay and whatnot and Samiat didn't know how to use her debit card (I know right?!) Mack and I had to show her how to use it, keep in mind that I don't even have a debit card. (Also, do you like how I am just whimsically using punctuation? I never know how to mix parenthesis and commas so I just do what I feel.) Digression over. Oh and Samiat made this terrible joke to me as we were leaving about Nic and his Mexican people (Nic is Italian), why do seventeen year olds have to be so dumb? Then we went bowling.

We were gonna go to this place by the wing place but it closed at midnight meaning we would only have twenty minutes to bowl so that was out of the question. So we ended up going to this lunar glow in the dark bowling alley. It was kinda ghetto and at times I felt like I was at a Kanye West concert. It was fun though. I don't remember what I bowled but let's just say it was bad. Then we got home at around two and went to bed.

Oh I almost forgot, I went to my first official record store that day too. I went with Nicole and bought The Warning: Hot Chip and Grand: Matt and Kim. Cannot wait to put them on my iPod when I get home.

I'm starting to miss my friends in Texas. This means you Claire and Alex. I really miss Brandon. It's weird not having your second half within bitching distance. And in English class last Thursday I found out that Joel has a girlfriend. LAME. I kinda knew that though, this stuff always happens. I actually feel a little liberated because I don't feel the need to secretly pine anymore. I can focus all of my attention on school...and Josh.

Thatcher

I think I hate you, Texas.

I want to never go back to Texas. But I guess I get like that everytime I come here. I won't be uploading any pictures until I get to a computer. Anyway:

The flight over was good. My sister and I got bumped three times but I don't care, a free ride is a free ride. Plus we ended up riding first class, so the four hour wait at the airport was worth it.

We went to Bodies The Exhibition over on Fulton Street. I have never seen anything cooler. You walk through different sections showcasing different systens if the body. If you find yourself in NYC before the exhibition is up, go see it.

The apartments on Park Avenue are amazing. Thatcher and I decided that we will do what ever it takes to live in one of those. WHATEVER it takes.

I've eaten pizza everyday for dinner. I'm going to miss this routine when I have to go back.


Claire

Denver Day Three: Avoiding Delta Burke While Wearing the Work Wedge

Today I ventured into downtown Denver, which is as cool as can be. Tall buildings, bright sunlight, tons of shops, a bowling alley above a Banana Republic, beautiful people all around. Love it. Nicole keeps trying to get me to live up here which is an interesting thought. It's scary though, just picking up and leaving everything behind. That would be a completely new beginning. My personal version of The Hills minus the "drama" and all of that silent chewing.

I went to the Tattered Cover today, which is the three storyish bookstore, needless to say I had a literary orgasm. I bought This Side of Paradise and Then We Came to the End. Two books that I am excited about reading after The Kite Runner and The Road.

There are so many cute guys here. As you can tell Operation No Boys is not in affect during spring break. It makes me wanna live here more and more. Oh, and I am making an A in biology so I can look at all the boys I want to anyway.

We were supposed to go to this thrift store called Buffalo Exchange but it was closed so we have to go tomorrow. I can't wait to go clothes shopping! Hopefully I can fit it all into my suitcase.

All in all it was a good day.

Thatcher

Ugh

The post below this one, is a failure. I'm traveling sans laptop so everything Internet related is being done from my phone. And for now, I think I'll leave it. I'm off!

Claire

96th street station

Claire

Denver Day Two: What I Missed In High School

In high school I was never in the cool crowd. I mean I was never a loser either, but I was never too cool. I was middle class all the way. I hung (or hanged) with the theater kids and moved at my own well dressed pace. I never drank or excessively hooked up (only once), I made good grades and whatnot. Point being, I was a good kid.

Until last night at the St. Patrick's Day party. I got drunk, hooked up with a guy, and I somehow didn't wake up with a hangover. I actually think I probably took advantage of the guy (Chris). Whatever, I doubt he barley remembers. I remember everything and I don't regret any of it. I lived 4 years of high school last night and it was awesome. It definitely won't be an all the time thing but it does supply some very racy stories. Loving Denver.

Oh, I also have two bruises on my lips and a hicky on my neck. Hooray for "battle" scars.

Thatcher.

Never compromise, not even in the face of Armegeddon...

I can barely hear myself think with the loud sounds of my uncle ranting about nonsense down the hall. He must be drunk. Or maybe he's just a person who likes to hear himself talk at all hours of the night. Apparently my cousins were pissing on each other while in the process of getting ready for bed. Apparently, he's starting to get the idea that they might not be ready to stay by themselves for a day. And so help me God, if I have cancel my plans with Christina tomorrow I will be inevitably be forced to emancipate my family. I realize why I hate coming home...because this house is a nut house...I can wait for the peace and quiet of my own place in 3 and a half years.

I saw Watchmen again today with Kelsey and her friend from KC, Lyssandra. She was nice. I like the movie. Pretty true to the graphic novel. The music placement is horrible.

I've been reading a lot over the break thus far. It's nice, though, since I never have time to read books for pleasure at school.

One year for Spring Break, I'd like to go someone sunny and of a beachy nature. Maybe next year!

I pasted mine and Nate's message thread into a Word document and it's over 400 pages long, haha. He went to Memphis for Spring Break. He said he'd send me a postcard. I look forward to getting it! (if i get it...) I'm glad our friendship is a nice balance of messaging and hanging out face to face. He's probably my best friend I made at AC.

This post, I figure, is just random updates in Alex's life.

I like reading Jane Austen.

I wish the weather would stay cold.

Alex

Claire is all packed.

Everything but my phone (because I'm emailing this post from it) is in that plump red bag. If you knew me you would be proud of how little I packed. It just looks big because I brought a few school things (3 papers and online course work due the following Mon/Tuesday).

I'll be sure to keep posted from New York!


Claire

Denver Day One: Making It

So I made it do Denver finally, and I am so happy.

Right now I am hanging out with Nicole and her boyfriend Nic at her aunt's house and she's like doing dishes and whatnot and he's sleeping on the couch. Tonight we're throwing a St. Patrick's Day party because apparently that's tonight. No idea.

My plane ride was fun (if that can be used to describe a plane ride). No crying babies or uncontrollable farters so that's a plus.

Nicole, some friends, and I are going to see Last House of the Left which I am majorly excited about. Yay horror!!!

Anyway, that's a little update.

You know you love me

Thatcher

I love this cold weather!

Okay, so, the weather, I think, is pretty amazing! I love wearing heavy coats and scarves and long sleeve shirts and all other forms of winter wear that we're all aware of so there is really no reason to keep listing them!

My appointment today wasn't awkward because I didn't have to take my clothes off! And that's always good, right!?

School gets out tomorrow. I'm excited! I'm more excited about getting away from Courtney for awhile. She's getting really annoying.

I have to spend a couple days out at Weinert but it's all good. I'll enjoy the isolation and from there I will make much more elaborate and readable entries!

Till then!

Alex

To Uncle Sam, With Love

Remember how I was so excited to get out of my house this fall and be free and whatnot? Well that's not happening anymore. Monday night my parents made a "family decision" and financially I can't go anywhere. I am stuck at NCTC for another year. The night they told me I was pissed and upset and angry and hated them, but now I'm not. I waited to post about it and looked at the situation with a clear head. I'm not angry anymore. Staying at NCTC is probably the best thing for me right now (at least financially) and even though it's not what I want to do, at all, it opened the door to the original plan Claire and I once had long ago in high school (one year ago). We're gonna work our little academic asses off and get into UT and go Austin crazy!!!!! I like this plan more than getting complacent and staying near home for college. I'll be home until I'm like twenty but in the end I think it will pay off. I won't have near as much debt as some of the other people I know (Brandon). Oh, and if I get this minority scholarship I won't have any debt at all!!! Study, study, study!!!!!

These new developments also means that Brandon has a new plan. Apparently he wants to get an apartment with one of his other friends and do the living on my own in squalor and paycheck to paycheck. I think that's a stupid idea. If he's anything like me (which he is) then squalor will not work at all. He's going to want to go to concerts out the wazoo and he won't be able to because of the bills he's going to have. I just don't want him to leave and then have to go back home again. That won't be good for him, guess he'll learn the hard way. I'm just worried about him.

I leave for Colorado on SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thatcher

I'm Watching the Watchmen

I'm counting down the hours until I am sitting inside the movie theater and watching the midnight showing of Watchmen. I am dying of excitement!!! I've heard mixed reviews and I know I am going to love it!!!

And Operation Ignore Boys went well today I might add. Didn't fall in love with a single one and I think that's a major step in the self-approval department. Recently I slipped into a mild to major depression because Brandon has a potential girlfriend in the works. Like this could actually happen for him potential. I was kinda pissed. Not directly pissed at him but more with myself (I think). He waltzes in and doesn't do a damn thing and some girl wants to date him while I, on the other hand, actually do shit and can't get a date. Whatever, must remember Operation Ignore Boys. Academics, academics, academics!!!!!

My family is coming into town this weekend for my grandma's surprise 70th birthday party and I am really excited. I am going to have around 15 people in my house sharing like, one bathroom and I could care less because I am dying of excitement.

And one more thing, 9 DAYS UNTIL I LEAVE FOR COLORADO!!!!!

Claire is working on chem work AGAIN.

So I haven't updated in a while, but I've been busy with school and I promised myself I wouldn't get distracted by the interwebs. My plan has worked BECAUSE

我中文考试考得很！

I don't even care if I said that right, because I made a 96 on that Mandarin exam! TAKE THAT KID WHO THINKS HE'S SMARTER THAN ME. UTOT MO! Mas magaling ako kaysa sa 'yo!

MWAHAHA LANGUAGES!

Anyway, Thatcher and I have put a plan into action today, and it seems to be working. For naming purposes, we'll call it Operation Ignore Boys. Done. Instead, we'll be studying harder so we can later take over the world, or just become super awesome and the fellows will queue up, we'll settle for that too, haha.

现在 我 得 做 功课。 Pwes, kailangan ko mag aral na. Voy a hacer la tarea ahora. I gotsta do my homework now.

Claire

Remind me never to come to the computer lab ever again.

*Edit: I just realized that I never place the 好 at the end of that first sentence up there. Whoops.

Why does no one update!?

Seriously guys, I log on expecting to catch up on everyone's lives and there.is.nothing!

Today is a good week! My articles are getting published and Courtney and I organized our room with a giant serapi material, haha.

Spring Break is coming up and I'm obviously excited. I hope to hang out with Claire and Thatcher and we shall frolic and make merry for all the world to see. I also went on a downloading spree and hit the jackpot...

I'm sorry for busting you guys chops when I have nothing to update on. My b.

Alex