turns out not where, but who you're with that really matters

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 20:51:50 GMT

This is my groundhog, Bob. He's a cutie.

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:13:54 GMT

In a Past Life...

You Were: A Forlorn Jester.

Where You Lived: Austria.

How You Died: Buried alive.

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 03:33:16 GMT

1.) Where were you for the 4th of july?
i went to johnny carrino's with robyn and mat

2.) How did you get the idea for your Myspace name?
myspace sucks

3.) What song are you listening to right now?
all of the animals outside my window

4.) Has the death of a celebrity ever made you cry?
no

5.) What color socks are you wearing?
black

6.) Do you own an iPod?
nope, but i'm considering buying one

7.) What did you do this morning?
woke up, got 2 phone calls from work, then went to work. ah, work.

8.) What is your favorite type of music?
anything with a piano

11.) What are the last two digits of your phone number?
79

12.) What was the last graduation party you attended?
my sister's?

13.) Do you have trust issues with people?
nope

14.) What was the last movie you watched and with who?
talladega nights with michelle...don't watch it, people.

15.) What do you dislike at the moment?
all of the killer mosquito bites on my legs

16.) What food do you crave right now?
mmm...ice cream

17.) Did you dream last night?
i don't remember

18.) What was the last TV show you watched?
friends

19.) What is your favorite piece of jewelry?
my leverback earrings

20.) Name someone on your Top 8 who is just like you:
no top 8, people

21.) What was the last thing you ate?
an apple

23.) Who last texted messaged you?
frank

24.) Are you on any medication?
no

25.) What side of the bed do you sleep on?
right

26.) What color shirt are you wearing?
blue

27) What color is your razor?
my razor is pink. my razor phone is black. and in my car. damn.

28.) What is your favorite frozen treat?

ice cream

29.) How many tattoos/piercings do you have?
2 holes in each ear cause the third and tongue ring have since closed up

31.) Are you thirsty right now?
actually, yes

32.) Can you imagine yourself ever getting married?
sure

33.) Who's someone you haven't seen in a while and miss?
kerry

34.) Have you ever fallen on your ass while intoxicated?
nope

36.) Have you ever done something to instigate trouble?
nah

37.) Do you like your nose?
yep, it's ok

40.) What are your font colors on AIM?
black i guess

41.) Have you ever kissed a member of the same sex?
yep

42.) Where do you live?
according to gabby, in a gated community called highlander

43.) Are you an aggressive driver?
nope

44.) If given the chance, would you want to know your future?
no, i'd just like to know that things will be ok. i don't need details.

45.) Do you like the person who posted this last?
i looooove her

46.) Do you know their birthday?
feb 6, baby

47.) What is the thing you'd want to change most about your life?
i'm not sure

48.) What color is your vehicle?
black

49.) What do you smell like right now?
popcorn

50.) What is your favorite color?
purple

51.) Do you like mustard?
yes

52.) Would you eat a spider for $100 dollars?
sure

53.) Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?
side

54.) What brand are your sunglasses?
they're from new york and co. and they are LOST :( ----aw. mine are from ny&co too but they're not lost

55.) Would you consider yourself to be fashionable?
sure

56.) Have you ever slept with someone that was in a relationship?
no

57.) Is your hair long enough to chew on?
yes

58.) Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call back and don't?
yes

63.)What books, if any, have made you cry?
my sister's keeper just made me cry the other day

64.) What are you allergic to?
sulfur, tomato plants

65.) Are you a jealous person?
nope

66.) Do you ever feel guilty after eating meat?
and nope

67.) If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
do i get to pick or is this asking what my parents would have named me? cause i don't know about my parents. but i do like the names adrian for a guy.

Sat, 15 Jul 2006 05:28:30 GMT

Here's the deal.

I'm done. Seriously, done. I've had it. I don't want to work for Jersey Gardens anymore, nor do I want to work for AMC. I want no part of it anymore.

So here's the plan.

I found 8 teaching jobs for which I'm applying. If I don't get any of them, I'm still going to quit and substitute teach. I'll have to get a 2nd job to help out (waitressing, etc.) but I have to do it. I hate going to work, I hate being at work, I hate thinking about work, I hate worrying about work, and I hate getting phone calls from work on my day off.

Done. Finished. Quitting. Soon.

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 05:23:43 GMT

I realize it's been a month. A lot has happened in a month. But the truth is, I didn't feel like complaining on here. It's kind of like, if you don't have something nice to say then don't say anything at all. It's not like I've never complained on here (ha), but I've been really miserable at work lately and I didn't want to be miserable on here. There you go. Ta da.

This is so cool:

Also, I love Miranda and Steve.

That's all. I'm a simple girl.

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 03:44:26 GMT

So I went on to Wachovia to check my accounts today. When I opened my savings account last week, I put $6000 from my checking in it. Today I look and there's only $5950. Where is the $50? It says that I wrote a check. I saw a copy of the cancelled check and I tried to post it here, but it won't let me. Suffice it to say, I'm not from Alabama, I didn't pay $50 for a banquet, and that's not my account number at the top of the check.

Things to do tomorrow:

1. Call Wachovia.

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:37:36 GMT

Once upon a time I had bilateral internuclear opthamoplegia. I feel...not right today and I'm worried that it's the same thing. I'm sure I'm just overreacting. But my eyes hurt and I feel a pull when I look to the side. I woke up so dizzy and sick-feeling that I had to go into work late. I don't mean to worry myself or anyone else (don't tell my mom!) but I sincerely hope it's not the same thing.

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:12:52 GMT

10 things that I know are true:

1. I absolutely despise driving in NJ.
2. I'd rather not be with anyone than be with someone who's not right for me.
3. There are a lot of deer around here and I'm getting better at avoiding them.
4. I'm about to spend the next 6 months to a year working my ass off at work.
5. Change is good.
6. I need to find someone with the 4th season of 24.
7. I have to wake up in 6 hours.
8. Sometimes you have to go with your gut feeling, regardless of the consequences.
9. If I don't find a guy, I just may marry my apartment. I love it that much. If my apartment turns me down, there's always Mr. EZ Pass and the copier at Hamilton.
10. I've learned a lot about myself in the past week.

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 08:28:18 GMT

New icon.

And Sex and the City definitely has some truth to it.

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 02:00:31 GMT

The "I couldn't care less about you meme!"

In a world of endless TMI blogging, one meme stands above the rest to deliver the ultimate in reality-grasping conclusions: nobody cares.
That being said:

Comment and
1. I'll respond with something painfully obvious about you.
2. I'll totally challenge you to do something you've totally done before and are pretty good at.
3. I'll pick a random color that may have absolutely nothing to do with you but could be connected in some long-winded existentialist explanation (explanation not provided).
4. I'll tell you something you like about me.
5. I'll tell you the last thing I've heard from you.
6. I'll tell you what animal I'd rather be devouring right now.
7. I'll ask you something everyone already knows about you.

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:38:52 GMT

1. Enter your first name only into Blingo.
2. Click on "Images".
3. Search for 15 minutes, pick your favorites and post it in your blog.

And by the way...no. This is not for me. I'm just not cut out for it.

Mon, 29 May 2006 15:19:39 GMT

I don't want to go to work :(

That's all.

Sun, 28 May 2006 06:03:17 GMT

I saw this a while back on Mat's journal and I never did it. Here you go: Google (or Blingo) your name + needs and paste the 10 best results.
1. Sheri needs the creative freedom to cut off the excess cast and overhaul what's been done.
2. I agree that Sheri needs to come back. But could we please (pretty please) get everyone out of the castle and back in Salem before long gone characters return?
3. Sheri needs more data, or needs to hope for a larger effect size.
4. From riding motor cross with her two girls, to leading a local Girl Scout troop, Sheri needs a prosthesis that can keep up with her.
5. Right now Sheri needs equipment to work with the Araibians.
6. Sheri needs to find a WWII German nurse's uniform pattern and has looked everywhere.
7. Sheri needs to drive our van because her car is too small for her to pick up my girls plus the regular carpool of three.
8. Bob and Sheri.com apparently you can customize this page to fit your personal bob and sheri needs.
9. Yea I know Sheri needs to put some pep in her step and get back over to the U.S. so we can hang out again.
10. Sheri needs 40 buttons.

OK, I have to do more than 10 cause they're so damn funny. Or I'm really tired.

11. My children need me, you need me, Sheri needs me, and I need myself.
12. You have no idea what Sheri needs.
13. Sheri needs to clean out her purse.
14. Jo Beth Sidden is worried: her violent ex-husband, Bubba, has just been released from prison, her friend Sheri needs help finding a buried $100,000, she and her prize bloodhound, Bobby Lee, have to find a man kidnapped by his three sons.
15. Sheri needs volunteers from 2:30-4:30 to help clean up.

Thu, 25 May 2006 17:45:17 GMT

I've been trying to be a quieter person lately; I don't like how much I talk. However, when I do that, everyone constantly asks if I'm OK. Hmm.

The Mets game last night was fun. Laurie and I walked over to the group of cute sailors and sat by them for a while. Good times. Between the train ride and the subway ride, I finished most of Digital Fortress. It's nowhere near as good as The Da Vinci Code or Angels and Demons, but it's not bad.

I've decided to take 2 classes in the fall. Ever since Sharon confirmed that I could start teaching high school math with 30 credits of college math, I've been uber inspired to finish earlier. While teaching, I can obtain my certification via alternate route and still go for my masters. The situation at work is only expediting the process in my mind. So it looks like it will be Linear Algebra Monday/Wednesday 7:30-9:20 pm...and Statistics. Here are my options for Stat:

1. Tuesday/Thursday 8:00-9:20 am
2. Monday/Wednesday 8:00-9:20 am
3. Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:50 am
4. Monday/Wednesday 6:00-7:20 pm
5. Internet class

So really the choices are: early as hell, kind of early but can't open at work, one class after another, or internet. What do you think?

This summer looks to be busy, too. One day when I finish this RWJUH volunteer application, I hope to start there. I think I'll be tutoring some kids of my mom's friends, too. It's good to keep busy.

Mon, 22 May 2006 16:03:57 GMT

From the rehearsal day:

Sheri: I seriously love EZ pass. When I find Mr. EZ pass, the man who invented it, I'm going to marry him.

Jeff: Is there a Mrs. EZ pass? Because I would totally hit that!

Mon, 22 May 2006 04:00:10 GMT

Robyn and Mathieu are married :)

When we heard that Liz was doing a speech, Alicia, Sarah, and I got nervous and thought we should prepare one just incase. We didn't end up giving the speech. I didn't write a couple of things in my card to Robyn and Mat because I didn't want to repeat myself from the speech, so I didn't get to say a couple of things. LJ seems like an appropriate place for you both. Here you go:

When Robyn and I were 16, we spent a lot of time talking about life. One day I asked Robyn if she thought we'd still be friends when we're 70. She said no. I remember being pretty upset and having her explain to me that most people don't stay friends after high school. I don't know if it was her logic and reason or the fact that she was sick of me. But look at where we are today.

Just to let you know, Robyn my love - I never had a doubt :)

I'm so proud to call Robyn and Mat my friends. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this special day. When they're 70, I hope that they'll look back on this day as one of the best of their lives - and I hope all of the days in between are filled with laughter and love.

Aw.

I seemed to cry the most right before the ceremony began (which makes sense) and when I was saying goodbye to Robyn after the party. That seemed strange at the time; even Robyn seemed puzzled that I was so sad then. I do know that they're still the same people. I guess today just made me realize how unbelieveably important Robyn is in my life. She's my best friend in the whole world. I'd marry her myself, but Mat beat me to it. She is not only a part of my life, but a part of who I am. She is a part of me. Realizing the significance of her friendship just overwhelmed me. It's still overwhelming me now - I'm crying as I'm writing this.

And now I must sleep. More wedding recap tomorrow.

Wed, 17 May 2006 21:39:17 GMT

Pretty close!

You Are 26 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Tue, 16 May 2006 04:00:46 GMT

1. My roommate once: danced into her closet and then fell down

2. Never in my life have I: eaten calamari

3. The one person who can drive me nuts, but then can always manage to make me smile: Danny

4. High School was: a really good time that i miss a lot

5. When I'm nervous: i grind my teeth and it hurts big time

6. The last time I cried was: a very long time ago

7. If I were to get married right now my bridesmaids/groomsmen would be: jill, robyn...too tired to think of the rest

9. My hair: is something i finally like

10. When I was 6: everyone else was almost 7

12. When I turn my head left, I see: my purple couches

13. I should be: sleeping right now cause i have to wake up at 5:30

14. When I look down I see: a green sweatshirt that cost me $6 at old navy

15. The craziest recent event was: it taking me almost 20 minutes to find the lot in elizabeth that i parked in tonight

16. If I were a character on Friends I'd be: monica!

17. By this time next year: i hope to be working with different people who actually know what they are doing

18. My favorite Aunt is: my only aunt

19. I have a hard time understanding: spanish < me too

20. One time at a family gathering: everyone was reading from the hagaddah and my sister took the opportunity to spend the time putting plastic utensils in her hair

21. You know I "like" you if: i keep hitting you

22. If I won an award, the first person (people) I'd thank: depends what award i suppose

23. Take my advice: don't date people you work with

24. My ideal breakfast is: a special k bar

25. If you visit my hometown: bring a book, cause you'll be bored

26. Where do you plan to visit anytime soon: canada

27. If you spend the night at my house: you would have a swell time cause my apartment rocks

29. The world could do without: mean people

30. I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: get stuck in an elevator or tunnel

31. Most recent thing you've bought yourself: a train ticket to ny

32. Something someone else bought for you: jill bought me salt, bread, and a candle (it's a friends reference)

33. My favorite blonde is: um, michelle?

35. And by the way: i need 3 references for my RWJUH volunteer application. anyone interested?

36. The last time I was high: while i have tried pot, i never got high

37. The animals I would like to see flying besides birds: yeah, i don't know

38. I should have been: a millionaire

39. Once, at a bar: a man in a miniskirt walked by me

40. Last night: i organized everyone's travel schedules because i seem to be in charge of them this week

41. There's this girl I know who: is getting married this weekend. she's pretty cool.

42: I don't know: what my differential equations grade is. wait, i'll check to see if it's there. please hold. nope, not there.

43. A better name for me would be: captain lost-a-lot

44. If I ever go back to school I: will take more math classes. as in this fall.

Tue, 09 May 2006 03:48:43 GMT

I'm done with class!!!!

Thank God. That class was not the slightest bit of fun.

Tomorrow I'm going to call RWJ hospital and see about volunteering there.

That's all. Not so interesting, I know.

Mon, 08 May 2006 03:49:20 GMT

There's an episode of Friends where Joey and Chandler are hanging out in Monica and Rachel's apartment. As they're channel surfing on the TV, they suddenly realize that they're getting free porn on one of the channels. Afraid of losing it, they insist on leaving it on 24/7. It's left on for days and it's a really funny backdrop to the rest of the story.

That's how I feel about my TV right now. The other day, I flipped the switch that controls the outlet of the TV and cable box. When I flipped it back on, I couldn't get the cable to work. That was 2 days ago. Today I don't know what I did, but I got it to work. Now I'm afraid to turn it back off.

Well, I must get some sleep. I have to meet Laurie at 8:30 so I can get my car fixed.

Sat, 06 May 2006 06:21:15 GMT

Randomness:

- Robyn and Mat get married in 2 weeks!
- I LOVE my apartment. It's so cute. Unfortunately, there's nowhere for my computer to do so right now it's on the dining room table. I think I'm going to end up leaving it on the pass through between the dining room and the kitchen. But I love my computer, too. It's super nice.
- My TV stand is sitting on the floor, still in its box. There's about 8379 pieces. I need help.
- I still need to buy a bookshelf because there are 4 boxes of books sitting on the floor.
- I was good today. I ate: Raisin Bran cereal, a small salad, a Dannon fat free yogurt, an apple, and a Lean Cuisine dinner (lemon chicken - yum!)
- Crystal Light is wonderful. Especially the raspberry lemonade.
- I found a new way to go to work so that I can avoid the ridiculousness of Route 18
- I am uber stressed at work
- My boss is not only driving me crazy, but he's also creeping me out. The other day he called me cutie on the phone. Today he asked how my new apartment is and I told his about it. Then he said, "Maybe one day I'll see it." Ew. I really don't even think he means it like that, but still. Ew.
- Laurie and I are going to AC on Wednesday
- I miss lots of people who I haven't seen in a while - Robyn (well, the whole Heller family), Mat, Jes, Keith, Michelle :(
- My Diff Eq final is Monday and I haven't started studying yet
- My check engine light came on today while I was on my way to work. It stayed on the whole way there and the whole way back
- Jill is staying with me next weekend
- Mission Impossible III sucks. Everyone waaaaay overestimated it

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 07:49:37 GMT

I haven't updated in a month, so what better time than 3:30 am.

I'm stressed. Well, I don't know if that's it. I just...I'm not happy. All I've done lately is work and sleep and it's starting to get to me. Plus, I'm uber sad that everyone is in Kansas City without me. I miss everyone and I know they're having a great time.

I skipped class again today. I've pretty much had it. I could not possibly care less about what we're learning, and that scares me because it makes me question my major. From what I hear, everyone says the same thing about this class, so maybe it's just the class. At least I hope. I was thinking about taking a class this summer, but I've definitely decided against it. I just need a break from math. I called Robert Wood Johnson for some info about volunteering, so I hope to do that instead this summer. I also hope to take walks in Johnson Park, see Robyn, Mat, and Laurie more, and take a trip with my sister.

I can't wait to move. I'm just looking forward to getting a fresh start on my own. On my own. No one believes me, but I'm so excited to be living on my own. It's something that I've always wanted to do. Sure, I would love to have someone right now, but I always wanted to do this first.

To buy: dresser, bookshelf, dining room set
To be delivered: TV, computer, sofa and loveseat
To pack: lots and lots of clothes and books
To call: First Trenton, EZ Pass, Optimum, PSE&G?

Everyone made it about a month before they started dumping the drama on me at work. It's all coming out now. Wouldn't it be nice if everyone could just do their job and get along? Evidently that's not going to happen without some loooong talks. I remember learning the financial reports, how to count the deposits, how to make a show schedule, and how to start a movie. But somewhere along the way, I learned how to be a manager, a mediator, and a sounding board. I don't remember learning those things, but I see myself doing them every day. It's strange.

Miranda: "I know you're probably busy, having mind-blowing sex right now, but I feel that you need to know your good friend - Miranda Hobbes - has just taken a piece of cake out of the garbage and eaten it. You'll probably need this information when you check me into the Betty Crocker Clinic."

I watched that episode yesterday.

I'll leave you with this thought (although I've told several of you already):

Three guys go to a hotel. (Every time I tell this story, it sounds more and more like the guys are gay. Just a thought.) The room is $30 and they split it 3 ways, each paying $10. Once the guys have gone upstairs, the hotel manager realizes that there's a special, and the room is only $25. He give the bellboy $5 in singles and asks him to take it upstairs to the guys. On the way up, the bellboy pockets $2. He gives the remaining $3 to the guys - $1 to each guy. Now the guys have each paid $9 for the room. 9 times 3 is 27. The bellboy has $2 in his pocket. 27 plus 2 is 29. Where is the missing dollar?

BTW, it took me over 5 hours to figure out the answer. Best of luck.

Carrie: The only thing harder than choosing a spot for your wedding when you hate weddings is choosing a wedding gift for your friend who hates weddings.
Charlotte: What about a guest book?
Carrie: There's gonna be like eight of us there. There's no one to keep track of. I can't believe Miranda is getting married.
Charlotte: [holds up heart shaped dish] This is pretty!
Samantha: Oh, she'll hate that. Too domestic.
Carrie: And too bridey.
Samantha: Yeah, let's try not to piss her off.
Charlotte: Maybe we should just buy her a stapler, wrap it in brown paper and just smear some dog poo on it! Think she'd be comfortable with that?
Carrie: Fine. We'll get the dish.

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 07:50:06 GMT

Spike started showing reruns of The Shield. Marathons, in fact. The season finale from the first season was just on and OMG. This show. I can't even deal. It's amazing. Seriously. I just... sigh.

Work is good. Everyone is still uber nice and supportive. We got the office all set up on Friday so now we all actually have desks. It's a nice thing. Manager meeting is Thursday, so we'll all be on the same page then. I still have an amazing amount of work to do, but at least I feel like I'm making progress. Slowly, but still.

Tomorrow I need to pick an apartment. This 45 minute drive every day is a little bit ridiculous.

Robyn and I can't stop talking about Sex and the City. It's an addiction. And I'm bored. Here's my 10 fave moments (in no particular order) :)

1. When Smith shaves his head for Samantha

2. Steve: "It's me...Steve!"

3. When Miranda and Steve finally get back together for the last time

4. Aidan: "You broke my heart!"

5. Charlotte: I'm engaged!
Carrie: What?
Charlotte: Yes. I suggested he have a tomato salad, then I suggested we get married.
Carrie: Wait. What exactly did he say?
Charlotte: Alrighty!
Carrie: All righty? He said all righty? Now I'm thinking the upsetting thing isn't that you proposed, it's that you proposed to a guy that says "all righty".
Charlotte: Oh, Carrie, stop.
Carrie: Alrighty.

6. Miranda: He has one ball, and I have a lazy ovary! In what twisted world does that create a baby? It's like the Special Olympics of conception!

7. Charlotte (with a hangover): My hair hurts.

8. Carrie (Aidan signs online and she hits the floor): Can he see me?

9. Taxi Driver: No smoking in cab.
Carrie: I'm sorry, we are talking up the butt. A cigarette is in order.

10. Carrie: I've talked to her twice. Once I was in a cowboy hat and once I was in my bra. I'm like friggin' Annie Get Your Clothes On.

Sat, 18 Feb 2006 07:50:32 GMT

Today I was off by 22 people. I estimated 4388 and we did 4410.

Also, 88.2 GSV score for last week. I threw a small party when I saw that.

Sheri: Damn, I have to substitute for this integral again? I'm running out of variables. Robyn, give me a letter.
Robyn: Six.

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:08:34 GMT

So...I would like a vacation. I need a good couple of days off from work so I can not worry about everything and everyone. I have about a month saved up. However, I would probably be thinking about work the whole time I was gone, so that doesn't really make any sense. I was pretty happy with everything until a couple of days ago. I've been really proud of myself for holding everything together and not making it seem like we don't have an MD. I've proven to myself and others that I really can do this. But working 2 weeks straight starts to do things to you, and I'm beginning to get stressed :) With the whole thing that happened Tuesday night, I felt like some people were taking advantage of me, which really upset me. I talked about it with her and she agreed that it was wrong, so everything should be cool now. I just need to chill while I'm at work because I don't want to become one of those managers who snaps at people. It's not me.

I had a substitute in class the other night because my professor is in the hospital. First of all, I haven't had a sub since...high school. 8 years ago. Secondly, this guy was not good. I don't think he solved a single problem that he started. If he's there again on Monday, I might just ditch because really...what am I learning from him?

I'm starting to get super discouraged at work because I'm putting in for so many positions and not getting anything. I'm sure that a lot of other people have gotten rejected for many more positions, but this is a lot in a short amount of time. That's why it's getting to me. All of the relief teams, Mazza Gallerie, Tyson's Corner, St. Charles, Jersey Gardens. Now there's Neshaminy and Marple, the two positions I would love the most. I would seriously die of happiness if I got either one. I've been working my ass off and I think I've been doing a really good job. I wish the higher-ups knew that.

Let me just take this moment to say that this week's episode of The Shield was amazing. Amazing. gambitt knows what I'm talking about. So good.