And the beat goes on...

L-A-Z-Y

2004-04-26T09:55:00.000-04:00

My weekend was brought to you by those four letters and the number 4. Man I don't think I have ever had a lazier weekend. It involved much sleeping and lots of movie watching. I watched: Bull Durham, An Officer and a Gentleman, Throw Mama from the Train, Something's Gotta Give, Forrest Gump, Bring it On, and then several episodes of the Cosby Show.

I had a lot of fun just chilling out but now it's time to get down to business (haha-we'll see if that really happens).

Exam schedule:
Monday--A&P
Tuesday--Philosophy
Wed--Research methods presentation
Thursday--Testing
Friday--Physiological Psychology

Well I need to go and tame the afro I have going on!

Home in 4 days!!!!

Asheboro Weekend

2004-04-19T19:11:00.000-04:00

What a great weekend!! Melissa, McKayla, Katie and I headed to Asheboro for the night Friday. WE then went to the Third day/ Toby Mac Concert in Greensboro. IT ROCKED!! I didnt know much of their music (although, I have to give a shout out to Roommate Courtny for the AirOne influence...I recognized some third day stuff!!) We had a lot of fun that night.

Then we went back to Katie's Aunt Marlo's house. They put us up for the night. Melissa and McKayla left on Saturday morning for various other activities. Katie and I went to Burlington with her friend who's getting married. She had to pick up a flower girl's dress. The best part of that trip was that she had just gotten a Mini Cooper!! Very cool to ride in. Sunroof in the back. Very cute!! Later that night, Katie's other aunt came over and we all ate pizza and watched a few movies!! Fun times!!

Sunday, we went to church at a very cool church on the top of a mountain. Then had chinese food and watched "Somewhere in Time" followed by a ping pong match with Steve and Ben. I studied a bit and then it was off to the Ginny Owens concert in Greensboro. She rocked!! Awesome voice, amazing piano skills and she's blind!!

Well after the concert is when the fun began!! Marlo got the courage to ask Ginny to play one of her songs on the piano while Marlo sang it!!! She agreed and after they had packed up and the place had cleared out, Ginny went to the piano and Marlo sang "I Just Want to Give this Life to You" by Ginny Owens!! We couldn't believe it and Marlo was just FLOATING!! She had a blast and we got it on tape. She said that it was the best birthday present she had ever gotten!!

Then we went to this really cool hotel dining room. Very neat atmosphere. Good chicken salad too. Then we had a little heart to heart moment in the car on the way home. Katie and I immediatly hit the hay upon arrival and got up the this morning EARLY EARLY to get back here for my test...which by the way I BEAT LIKE A RUG!!

Tonight it's a new 7th Heaven and then I might watch a little of "Twelfth Night" with Katie...who knows.

Oh yeah

2004-04-15T22:53:00.000-04:00

check out the new pics from Wilmington weekend and Easter weekend
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Welcome back, melanie

2004-04-15T22:42:00.000-04:00

Thanks....I have missed this. I sure wish I could update everyday. That way I can collect my thoughts and you all would have something to read.

These last few weeks have been CRAZY. Lots of work to do here at school, Easter break, trips home, trip to Katie's. Fun times, but busy busy busy!!

Countdown til summer: 16 days!!

I need a diversion. I want to get a hobby or something. Something to get my mind off of stuff that wastes my time. I personally don't think one particular subject is a waste of time, but those around me are tired of hearing it. Maybe this can become my hobby. I will try and update more often. Especially this summer. So peps know what's going on in Mel-ville.

News:
Third Day/ Toby Mac concert--tomorrow night
Home--16 days
Start babysitting-- May 11
Start other babysitting job--June14
Aerosmith Concert--June 16
OBX--June 19-20
Vacation Bible School--June 21-25 (teachin' this year!!)

Somewhere in there I am hoping for trips to Martinsville, Rocky Mount, Altavista to visit people. We'll see how all that works out.

I WANT ONE OF THESE:

I'm BAAACCCKKK in the saddle

2004-03-15T19:13:00.000-05:00

Man I got out of the habit of posting everyday. Now I have A LOT to catch up on!!

Friday, March 5th---
Went to Rocky Mount to stay the night with Natalie!! We had fun. We hung out at her house, went to the mall, and went to a Women on Mission meeting. There we made blankets. Well....when I say we, I mean me and Natalie, and when I say made, I mean, I supervised Natalie while she pinned!! But it was all in good fun

Saturday---
I went back to Williamsburg. And visted with the family for a while and then went to an Aloha party at Heather and Melissa's. They were welcoming Erica into the apt and saying bon voyage to Heather and Adrien who were headed to Hawaii Tuesday.
But before then, I went to visit Crystal and her new baby, Emma Gabrielle. She is adorable.

Sunday---
Went to church and took a nice long nap.

Monday---
Didn't do too much really except sleep in and then watched 7th Heaven with the girls.

Tuesday---
Slept in again, and then ran errands with my mom all afternoon. Then I went and visited with Va. I always have such a good time talking to her. I really admire her and she gives great advice. I also went and visited Emma and Crystal again. This time I got to hold her for awhile and she was just a little angel.

Wednesday---
Went to Johnson-Willis Hospital to wait around with my dad while my mom was in surgery. Everything went wonderfully, and the doctor was very optimistic about there being no cancer left. Truely a work of God, and an answer to lots of prayers!! Melissa, Erica and I played Trivial Pursuit after Marge made us dinner!!

Thursday---
I slept in again and didn;t even think about getting out of my pj's until about 3:30pm. Melissa, Erica, James, Laura, Kristina and I went to dinner at LaTolteca. Then we (minus Laura and Erica) went to see "The Passion of Christ". It was worth seeing and I think that everyone (above 17) should see it, but I do not want to see it again. It was very bloody, and by about the middle of whipping scene, I just wanted to scream "Enough Already". It was very powerful, and not anti-semetic (you wouldn't even have known his accusors were Jewish, unless you knew before hand). I liked the way they showed Pilate.

Friday---
Slept in once again and once again, vegged out on the couch watching LIfetime sitcoms. I also watched the "SNL: 25th Anniversary" DVD--very good clips of Gilda Radner and some of the old cast members. Then Laura, and I watched "Pirates..." and "What Women Want" with Melissa and Erica. We also played Scrabble.

Saturday---
We just hung out, on the couch again and watched TV until my mom came home from the hospital. She was moving slowly, but doing well. The evening Melissa, Erica and I went to a William and Mary gymnastics meet. I had a lot of fun, and I am sure the others did too until they got bored. They were pretty good, and WM was winning when we left. Next we headed over to Melissa's parents' new home for a housewarming party. Fun as usual!!

Sunday---
Went to church and got to hold Emma again. She is such a cutie and I had to hold her one last time before heading back to NC for an undetermined amount of weeks. Then I dragged my feet all afternoon while I was supposed to go back to school. I mean I put in a load of laundry, then took a nap, then dried the clothes, then packed them up, then packed the car, the waited around for dinner, then went to Walmart, and then finally decided that I would get up early Monday morning and head back. Which is exactly what I did.

Today---
Woke up at 4:45 AM and pulled out of the drive-way at 5am heading west and then east. Nice drive with no traffic. And the rain didn't start until I crossed into NC.

Sorry

2004-02-29T11:27:00.000-05:00

Sorry about not updating lately. I have been so busy with school, and everything else. Here is a little recap

Friday night=
Melissa, Katie, Billy, Tim, Eric and I headed to Carrboro (near Chapel Hill) to a club called Cat's Cradle (it's more of a run down warehouse-looking building in a strip mall) and saw a Beatle's Tribute band called Abbey Road!! They were AWESOME!! more pictures coming soon-->click here

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They played the entire Abbey Road album and then came back for more classics (ie. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Heart's CLub Band, Let it Be, Hey Jude, I am the Walrus, Blackbird) The best song in my opinion was Helter Skelter. They rocked that one like never before. It had three false endings. Katie and I finally started dancing by like the 5th song and NEVER stopped!! We had a blast!!

Saturday=
Heather and Melissa came down from Williamsburg for the weekend. We at at Bojangle's (Melissa's pick!) and then headed to Triangle Town Center to shop a little. I got a cute top at Hollister's and some shorts at Aeropostle. Heather and Melissa got some cute stuff too. Then we went to this very trendy restaurant: The Twisted Fork!! The food was really good, but the best part was the atmosphere.

Next we headed back to the mall to kill some time before Ice Skating. We went and tried on hideous prom dresses!! We had a great time.

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Then we went to the IcePlex and skated around for about an hour. I love to ice skate. So much fun. And it wasn't too crowded which is great. After that, we met Tim and Katie at NC State (we got to go through a road block!!). We went to Krispey Kreme and got a dozen of donuts and then headed back to Campbell. We were exhusted by that time.

Snow Number 3

2004-02-26T22:02:00.000-05:00

Well we woke up with delays all around us, but NO SNOW on the ground at all. But it didn't take long. It started snowing on my way to class around 9 am...at 11am the sidewalks were covered....at 11:30 there had to be at least three inches....at 12:30 we had 4 inches.....and before it was all over we had 6 inches. The forecast shows more snow on the way for us and rumors were that we could get up to a foot of this white stuff before the storm passes!!

My house

Listening to some Jars of Clay right now. I just can't get enough of these guys. I have never been into Christian rock. I must be like 10 years behind because Jars of Clay is growing on me!! Great songs. I am also getting into some dc Talk. They are too funny!!

Not much else going on around here. The Va girls are coming down here this weekend (weather permitting) and we are going ice skating. Stay tuned for those pictures!!

Rob Reiner: And now, a new feature on "Saturday Night", "What Melanie Ate." Melanie?

2004-02-23T22:18:00.000-05:00

Thanks, Rob. Okay, I started the day with a store bought Krispy Kreme glazed donut. Then for lunch I had a slice of baked ham, some garlic mashed potatoes, sweet corn, some apple pie and a Dr. Pepper. I took a nap to avoid more eating. Then for dinner, I had a bowl of vegetable soup, pinapple tidbits, and a Dr. Pepper. I came back to the room and I finished up the two donuts I had left, ate a box of the candy hearts, but only the white, yellow and green ones, one truffle and a handful of Blue Corn Tostitos.

If you didn't recognize it, that is from the old SNL skit, "What Gilda Ate". Apparently my goal for tonight was to eat as much sugar as possible. It was crazy.

Well my weekend was awesome. Went to Altavist, Va to visit with my cousins. We had so much fun. Watched the classic movie "Animal House", went to Roanoke to the Market (which had the most beautiful flowers...Tulips are my new favorite flower. I decided that if my husband did something wrong, all he would have to do would be bring me a bunch of pink or yellow tulips, and he would be ~~temporarily~~ out of the dog house), had a wonderful lunch at Tavern on the Market, had great home-cooking all weekend (a wonderful change from the stuff they feed us here ::gag::), watched a few more movies (Finding Nemo, Lost in Translation, and Snatch [which I slept through because I got lost!]), and then church and chinese on Sunday. We had a lot of fun and I can't wait to go back again!!

Check out the pictures from this weekend way at the bottom

Back to the grind of things here at school now. No tests this week (fingers crossed) and not much due.

TGIF for real

2004-02-20T08:08:00.000-05:00

I am so very happy this week is finally over. It's been a short, but semi-rough one. Took two tests (one of which I got a 100%, best of the girls in my CPR class!!! Now if I can apply that in a real-life situation will be the true test) So very ready to get out of here for the weekend. Lynchburg/ Altavista here I come!!

Next week looks a bit lighter than last week. And then it's midterms already. Can't believe it. That means only a semster and a half before graduation. Wow, time sure does fly when you're having fun (and even sometimes when you aren't).

Elton John is on The View today :-) It's been awhile since he's been on something like this and I hope that it turns out to be the first in a long series of TV appearences to promote "The Red Piano" (which I want to go and see in Las Vegas!!)

Have a GREAT weekend!!

I feel like Novalee

2004-02-17T23:33:00.000-05:00

Novalee: THANK YOU GOD
Forney:Things go well?
Novalee: More than you know!

I made a wonderful discovery tonight....one that I will not share with everyone, but it was such a relief. Maybe for the first time in my life I am happy about this certain thing!

"Sanity calms, but madness is more interesting" John Russell

2004-02-17T23:00:00.000-05:00

The only thing keeping me within the reaches of sanity right now is:

Psalms 116
⁵The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. ⁶The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, HE saved me."
Psalms 142
⁷Set me free from my prison, that I may praise Your name
Theses chips:
Having the song "The Heart of Every Girl" by Elton John in my possession.

"A man should control his life. Mine is controlling me" ~Rudolph Valentino~

2004-02-17T01:03:00.000-05:00

My life right now:

A little out of control, brought on by the amount of tests in a row these past few weeks. This happens every once in awhile, and as Ecclesiastes 3:1 says,"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." This feeling will pass, thank goodness!!

As I was looking for that verse I ran across this one:

"My love is radiant and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand" Song of Songs 5:10

And one day, when God knows that we are both ready, I will meet my "radiant and ruddy" guy and we will live happily ever after (or so the fairy tale goes!!)

Random Quote of the night: "The man that sets out to carry a cat by it's tail learns something that will always be useful and which will never grow dim or doubtful." ~Mark Twain~

"You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you." ~Brian Tracy~

"I cannot always control what goes on outside. But I can always control what goes on inside." ~Dr. Wayne W. Dyer~

"...Too often we try to choose and control things we cannot. Too seldom we choose to control what we can - our attitude." ~John Maxwell~

"You have no control over what the other guy does. You only have control over what you do." ~A. J. Kitt~ (you are probably thinking, duh, but doesn't that hit you hard when you see it written down??)

Elementary School fun

2004-02-14T15:23:00.000-05:00

Go here and have fun with a childhood favorite--

MASH

I played:

Married to not telling ;-)
Will drive a black Jetta
Will have 1 child
Will be a stay-at-home mom in an apartment in NYC

I would make a great umpire

2004-02-14T13:20:00.000-05:00

NOT. I was almost killed by a pop-fly yesterday at the baseball game. Melissa laughed at me the whole time because everytime a ball could pop back and hit the net, I would jump (we were sitting right behind the plate--first mistake). And then one actually came over the net and landed two feet from us in the bleachers. Not funny. Another one came over the net too, but landed a little bit farther away. Needless to say, ~~Melissa laughed the whole time~~ I was jumpy the whole game!!

Tomorrow we are going to go and pick up Courtny at the airport. Can't wait!! There will be welcome home signs and everything. People are going to think she has been away for years!! Fun times!!

Well I have to go and do lots and lots of work.

Acts 1:8

2004-02-13T10:30:00.000-05:00

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be MY WITNESSES in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth"

Kudos to Bobby Labonte for publically displaying his faith at the Daytona 500.

I don't know if you watch NASCAR racing ever, but it's a big deal at my house. My parents even have season tickets to the two races at RIR (Richmond International Raceway). It's awesome that on of these, presumably tough ~~ok, maybe not Jeff Gordon~~, guys will promote The Passion of Christ on the hood of his car for the biggest race of the season.

Sad news for Mattel...

2004-02-12T21:18:00.000-05:00

It's Splitsville for Barbie and Ken
Couple 'will remain friends,' says Mattel

Thursday, February 12, 2004 Posted: 7:35 PM EST (0035 GMT)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Just like J.Lo and Ben, the romance is over for Barbie and Ken.

After 43 years as one of the world's prettiest pairs, the perfect plastic couple is breaking up. The couple's "business manager," Russell Arons, vice president of marketing at Mattel, said that Barbie and Ken "feel it's time to spend some quality time -- apart."

"Like other celebrity couples, their Hollywood romance has come to an end," said Arons, who quickly added that the duo "will remain friends."

Arons denied that there was any truth to rumors that the breakup was linked to the Cali (as in California) Girl Barbie, arriving in stores now. To better reflect her single status, Cali Barbie will wear board shorts and a bikini top, metal hoop earrings, and have a deeper tan.

This new style already has attracted a new admirer, Blaine the Australian boogie boarder.

Barbie -- the most popular fashion doll in the world, according to toy maker Mattel -- met Ken on the set of a TV commercial in 1961, and they have been inseparable ever since.

Arons hinted Wednesday that the separation may be partially due to Ken's reluctance to getting married. All those bridal Barbie dolls in toy chests around the globe are really just examples of Barbie's wishful thinking, she explained.

Another possible factor is Barbie's career. The doll who was "born" Barbie Millicent Roberts in 1959 has been everything from a rock star to military medic, and she's currently marketed in more than 150 countries. According to Mattel, every second, three Barbie dolls are sold somewhere in the world.

So where does that leave Ken? Said Arons: "He will head for other waves."

Mr. Picassohead

2004-02-12T15:11:00.000-05:00

Here are a few of my creations:

XOXO
torn

Try it for yourself at Mr. Picassohead.com

Rainy day blues

2004-02-12T12:06:00.000-05:00

Well I haven't made a substantial post in quite some time. I have been so so so busy these past few weeks. Every professor has decided to give tests now. But so far so good with the scores. They have all been A's except for my anatomy & physiology test, and an 89 on my philosophy test. But it's all good. I will just have to work harder on the a&p and ~~use bigger words~~ study a bit longer for philosophy.

Katie and I have been staying busy with the Mr. Picassohead computer program. It is so much fun. And a good outlet for how you are feeling at the time. I am in the computer lab right now, so I will post the link a bit later. I have made some neat ones for you to see and then I will post the link for the actual program so you can make your own.

Today in First Aid/CPR we learned how to use an AED (difibulator) on a victim. It is a neat tool to have around ~~if you have a spare $3500~~ in high risk areas like pools and airports. All you have to do it listen to what the machine tells you to do. It analyzes the heartbeat and decides if it needs to be shocked or not. Pretty cool!

I'd like to send out a song for Valentines day---

I Love You by Celine Dion

I must be crazy now
Maybe I dream too much
But when I think of you
I long to feel your touch

To whisper in your ear
Words that are old as time
Words only you would hear
If only you were mine

I wish I could go back to the very first day I saw you
Should've made my move when you looked in my eyes
'Cause by now I know that you'd feel the way that I do
And I'd whisper these words as you'd lie here by my side

I love you, please say
You love me too, these three words
They could change our lives forever
And I promise you that we will always be together
Till the end of time

So today, I finally find the courage deep inside
Just to walk right up to your door
But my body can't move when I finally get to it
Just like a thousand times before

Then without a word he handed me this letter
Read I hope this finds the way into your heart, it said

I love you, please say
You love me too, these three words
They could change our lives forever
And I promise you that we will always be together
Till the end of time

Well maybe I, I need a little love yeah
And maybe I, I need a little care
And maybe I, maybe you, maybe you, maybe you
Oh you need somebody just to hold you
If you do, just reach out and I'll be there

I love you, please say
You love me too
Please say you love me too
Till the end of time
These three words
They could change our lives forever
And I promise you that we will always be together

Oh, I love you
Please say you love me too
Please please
Say you love me too
Till the end of time
My baby
Together, together, forever
Till the end of time
I love you
I will be your light
Shining bright
Shining through your eyes
My baby

I try not to think about the chances I might have missed in life, but Valentine's day always brings some up. Who knows if I have missed both boats and my helicopter (courtny and katie know what I am talking about). But I still stand firm on the fact that God's not finished with me yet. And only when He is ready to give me to my husband, will He cross our paths or make us realize just who that other person is.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it...

2004-02-10T14:38:00.000-05:00

Today we had the School of Education Convocation. And the keynote speaker sounded like James Earl Jones to me. I felt like Simba when he and Mufasa were talking about his duties as a king.

It was pretty cool actually. Except sometimes I thought he was going to say "Luke, I AM your Father".

Try and keep the gloves above the belt next time...

2004-02-10T09:17:00.000-05:00

You do not want to mess with this guy. This goes beyond your typical heckles at refs (ie. "huh, ref? you need glasses or something??" etc)

It's a basketball game, not a wrestling match

Gotta leave some things up to the imagination, I guess

2004-02-09T21:49:00.000-05:00

Boxers or Briefs

40 Years of the Fab 4

2004-02-09T19:49:00.000-05:00

40 years ago Saturday, 2-7, John, Paul, George and Ringo stepped onto American soil for the first time ever. They were greeted by tons of screaming fans.

40 years ago TODAY, the Beatles made thier first television appearence on the Ed Sullivan show. They performed: "All My Loving", "Till There Was You", "She Loves You", "I Saw Her Standing There" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand".

From the press conference:
Q: How many of you are bald, that you have to wear those wigs?
RINGO: All of us.
PAUL: I'm bald.
Q: You're bald?
JOHN: Oh, we're all bald, yeah.
PAUL: Don't tell anyone, please.
JOHN: And deaf and dumb, too.

Guess that hair-do was just too much for the times.

I'm leaving/ on a jet plane..

2004-02-09T11:13:00.000-05:00

Look at the states I have been to:

Wanna track your travels too?? Go to here

Gonna add about 8 more states this summer hopefully!!

The best things/ happen when you're dancing...

2004-02-08T20:45:00.000-05:00

Not that I did any dancing this weekend. ~~ok maybe in the car some~~

This weekend was great!! Friday night I sat in Melissa's parking lot in the pouring rain (in my car of course) eating the BEST thing at Subway--the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap (carb free, of course)--tomatoes, lettuce, onions, chicken, bacon, cheese, honey mustard sauce and ranch dressing. YUMMY!

We were headed to Intervarsity, but Melissa got off work late so we just went to Uno's and played Scrabble. Melissa, Erica and I had a blast.

Saturday we had a baby shower for my best friend since 3rd grade, Crystal. We had it at church and it turned out wonderfully!. Check here for some pictures of the new mommy and shots of those who came to the shower. I even got to see her belly move. Laura commented: "She's going to be a soccer player!!" Well we'll have to just wait and see on that one!!

After that I took a nice, long nap and headed out to see "Miracle." What a great movie. Herb's wife didn't not take ANY crap from him. It was so funny! Quotable quote--"Yeah, we're had a little delay. We, umm, hit a moose on the fun way" ~Herb~

THEN--Melissa and I went a gave Heather and Adrien a little break from their painting job at Nationwide. Boy those were some strong paint fumes!! We had a blast. We ended up racing rolly chairs down the sidewalk in front of the office.

Now I am back at school and ready to take on the week. Two, possibly three, tests and I get to stay here next weekend--what a treat. First weekend in 5 weeks that I have stayed here!! Fun will be had by all (especially me when I sleep forever on Saturday!)

(OK, so I like the smiley's, sue me!)

How awesome....

2004-02-05T22:11:00.000-05:00

This is one of the best pictures I have seen online ever---

This is an amazing witness to how important their new found faith is to these soldiers. In the midst of a war, these men find the time to follow Christ in baptism. Inspiring!!

Unrelated note--"Friends" was hillarious tonight. "paper...snow...a GHOST" ~Joey~

Hitch a ride....

2004-02-05T18:38:00.000-05:00

Let me just tell you that the number one favorite thing for me to do in the afternoon is take a nap. I had a great one day!! One awesome dream, and one semi-disturbing/very weird one(H.E. it was about you)!!

"Dreaming permits each and every one of us to be quietly and safely insane every night of our lives" ~William Dement~

Song of the Day: Hitch a Ride by Boston

"Gonna hitch a ride
Head for the other side
Leave it all behind
Never change my mind
Gonna sail away
Sun lights another day
Freedom on my mind
Carry me away for the last time
Oh yeah"

Sounds like a good idea to me!!

NEW "Friends" tonight!!

There are two explanations....

2004-02-04T10:13:00.000-05:00

For some reason studying physio doesn't take me that long. Either

I know the material so well it doesn't take me too long to flip through it
or
I am skipping over the hard stuff I don't understand like I usually do

It's probably the later, which is NOT good. Test is in t minus 1 hr 45 mins.
And the bad thing is that ~~I skipped Ed/Psych Testing to study~~ it's not just multiple choice, there is going to be a fill in the blank section too.

Bible study last night rocked. We talked about being free in Christ. Christ gives us a wonderful freedom from the bounds of sin when we accept Him. When faced with sin or hardtimes, we need to immediately give them up to God for Him to take care of. On one of my many trips to and from school in the past three months, I felt God telling me to turn the music off and talk to Him. It was almost an audible "Talk to me" like Uncle Jesse used to say when he answered the phone on Full House. So I did, and as I was giving up prayer requests, He would almost stop me mid-sentence and say "I'm taking care of it, Melanie"..."Yep, that one too!" It was so calming. Give it all to God and He will give you such a peace.

Something else that I really need to start employing is living in the here and now. With every "breath you take/ every move you make" you should say to yourself, "Is what I am doing RIGHT NOW glorifying God to the fullest?" What an amazing way to check yourself constantly. That is something I want to learn to do.

Working on a trip to Lynchburg soon to see some family!! Fingers crossed it works out this time. Fun times!!

Go buy this movie...

2004-02-03T15:05:00.000-05:00

excellent romantic comedy!

Dearly beloved...

2004-02-01T23:11:00.000-05:00

What a great weekend!! Friday night we (Me, Melissa and Erica) went to Inter Varsity (IV) at William and Mary!! It was pretty awesome!! There was a large crowd there, which surprised me because it was a Friday night. Great music, great speaker and great fellowship!! Then we went out to dinner at Shacklefords. They have a wonderful grilled cheese by the way.

Saturday was a long one!! Laura and I went to Swem Library at WM to copy some articles I needed for Research Methods. They had these awesome condensed shelving which allows for thousands of more books to be kept in a small area. You have to push a button down and crank the shelves either way in order to go down the aisle you need. It was so neat. Oh and we had Cheese Shop for lunch--YUM!!

Next it was off to the wedding. Congrats to my cousin Andy and his new wife, Molly!! It was a beautiful wedding. We had a great table at the reception--Me, Kristina, her boyfriend, James, Laura, Mary Anna, mom and dad, and my mom's cousins Lyle and Phyllis and their daughter Emma. We were cracking jokes right and left that night!! A few pics from the wedding are up on my yahoo photos page. (It's the first one on the link list if you haven't been there before, check it out!!)

Then we went to see "Big Fish". What a strange, but moving movie!! I learned that your life depends on what you make of it. Dream big and you can make your life as interesting as you want it to be. Who cares, if you make the details a bit exaggerated, makes for a better story in the end!! Your life is only boring if you allow it to be. It had great props and scenary, which is something I pay attention to in every movie. If you are in the mood to open your mind and stretch your imagination, this is the movie for you!!

Song of the drive to Campbell: "All By Myself" by Celine Dion (no traffic, I was driving with cars way ahead and way behind for most of the trip!!)

Song of the night: "Dig a Pony" by the Beatles (random song, because I am in a random mood)

Rollin' north on 95

2004-01-30T10:27:00.000-05:00

My theme song for the month of January--

"well it's a long way to Richmond/ rollin' north on 95" --Travis Tritt--

Well I am at it again this afternoon. I am ready for a weekend to just stay put and possibly catch up on all of the work I am behind in. Don't get me wrong, I have loved every minute of being home these past two weekends, but come on!! Might be March before I get to stay two consecutive weekends!!

Weird day out there today--kind of looked like snow clouds this moring (fingers crossed they aren't!!). Still cold, but the wind has died down a bit.

And, first prize for 80s mall bangs goes to....
Joan Cusack in "Working Girl" (1988)
(I tried to find a picture, but thank goodness, for her sake, they wasn't one online!!)

"Working Girl" was a pretty good movie. It is very very 80s, but has some pretty funny scenes. Plus, Harrison Ford is in it, so you can't go wrong there!!

Let the record show...

2004-01-29T16:47:00.000-05:00

i hate chalkboards!

i just know an accidental nails-on-the-chalkboard incident is going to occur.

eeeekkkkkk!!

my birthday party!!

2004-01-28T15:54:00.000-05:00

Check out some pictures from my birthday party

CAKE?? Where??

Oh yeah, and by the way--I WASN'T THERE!!!

What a storm...

2004-01-28T14:07:00.000-05:00

Oh wow. This has been the most interesting three days. Let's see...where do I start??

First my best friend since 3rd grade, Crystal, came home from Tech for the first time in a year or so. So I delayed heading back to Campbell by a few hours so I could see her at church. PS-although she didn't come home specifically for my birthday--it was one of the best presents anyone could have given me!!
I finally got on the road around 11:30am Sunday morning. Route 5 is great. I had no problem ~~speeding~~ driving down that road. I-95 was clear. I finally started to see some snow around Emporia. That is also when my first exciting incident occured.
About the same time the snow began, I noticed a woman on the side of the road with smoke rolling out from under her hood. So I pulled over when she flagged me down (there wasn't much traffic) because I didn't think that she had a cell phone. Well I proceeded to call 911 and reported the fire. At that time I had NO clue where on 95 I was, but luckily they had locators for my cell phone. Well I waited around there to make sure the rescue squad got there. 15 minutes late and even more snow falling, they finally got there and I headed back to my car. This was such a sad event to behold. A woman and her son were stranded on the highway while they watched their car go up in flames. I was touched by the complete strangers who stopped their journey to help a woman they did not know. I saw truckers run past me with fire extinguishers in attempt to stop the flames. By the time the fire trucks got to the scene, a large group of people were surrounding this woman and her son. It was truely amazing.
Well I got back on the road and headed to North Carolina. It was snowing pretty well by the time I reached the line. ~~I should have stopped and used the restroom when I had the chance.~~ Nothing too major we couldn't drive in. That is until I entered Nash County.
Almost immediately, we came to a complete stop. I, who hadn't noticed the ice on the road until now, had to swerve to the right to avoid sliding into the truck in front of me. At the point, we made a single file line on I-95 and moved into the left lane to avoid a wreck in the right lane. Then had to move back into the right lane to avoid a "disabled vehicle" (some news lingo for ya) in the left lane. This lane weaving persisted for about half a mile. All together I counted 10 cars in that half mile that were either stuck in the ditch, stuck because someone hit them, or stuck because they hit someone themselves. I even say one car that went over the ditch and onto a hill beside the interstate. Well that was enough to make us form a single file line and go 2 miles an hour. To pass time, I called lots of people (my mom several times, Melissa, Katie, the Browns in RM), I read a little of my Sunday School book, I took pictures, and listened to 93.3 FM!!
I finally made it to the Red Oak exit and head to the Brown's house. They so graciously let me bunk there and ride the storm out. Natalie and Stephanie are in the mountains at school, so I took over Stephanie's room and me and their little sister hung out for a few days. We watched lots of TV, and lots of movies (a Lifetime original movie "Midwives", "Hanging Up", "Pearl Harbor", "Parent Trap", "Skylark", "Sarah Plain and Tall: Winter's End") and lots of college basketball!! It was fun being cooped up with them, but we all had cabin fever by the end of the three days (and maybe even sooner!!).
Luckily, Campbell cancelled classes Monday and Tuesday. They reopened today at noon. I got to school around 11:15am, after leaving Williamsburg over 72 hours before!! I went to Physio at noon and then skated back home to settle back in to the routine. Just to pack up again on Friday and head back home for my cousin's wedding!!

It was an interesting first half of the week. I hope that is all of the excitement for awhile. It was a great 21st birthday, and one that will be remembered FOREVER!!

That is all for now. I need to put some stuff away and catch up on my work!!

Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt are SO funny!!!

2004-01-23T23:59:00.000-05:00

Oh what an interesting drive up to Va....

started counting RVs (haha court) because I was bored, but then switched to cops because there were more!! ~~I avoided getting a ticket, boy was I lucky~~ I drove the speed limit the whole way home.
two truckers honked at me...ewwww
found a new favorite single lyric from a song: "Words without a sound/ coming from your eyes" ~Sister Hazel~
Overplayed songs included "Without You", "In Da Club", and "Miss Independent"
I realized that the more I study the human body (ie. anatomy & physiology and physio psychology), the more I understand how AWESOME our God is. Our bodies are so detailed and everything works together perfectly. Amazing!!

Then I went with Melissa and Erica to Uno's and then to see "Cheaper by the Dozen". It was a really cute movie. Very family oriented. Good flick!!

Well now I must go to bed. Long day tomorrow!!

Well here I go...

2004-01-23T11:08:00.000-05:00

I am off to Williamsburg in a few. Don't feel like packing today, so I guess I will just wear something Kristina has. She won't mind :-)

Gosh I live in a cool town!!

Funny smiley!

2004-01-22T22:07:00.000-05:00

If there were...

2004-01-22T18:06:00.000-05:00

an American Idol: Trombone Master's...this guy would definately win!!

I am currently trying to finish up "Skylark", the sequel to "Sarah Plain and Tall". I started it last night and have been watching pieces of it here and there.

Today in Philosophy we learned about this guy named Pascal who came up with a logical explaination for God's existence. It was very interesting. Dr. English said at the end of class that we will have to wait until Tuesday to figure out what was wrong with his statements. I can't wait. I know that I don't need a logical explaination to make me believe that God exists, but this stuff is pretty interesting nonetheless.

"I am who I am" Exodus 3:14--That's all I need!!

Quotable Sean

2004-01-21T22:17:00.000-05:00

"I am telling my daughter that she can't even touch a guy until she is 18. And even then it's only handshakes and high-fives"

dinner @ marshbanks tonight!

Simon says...YOU STINK!

2004-01-21T21:47:00.000-05:00

Distractions have hit me right and left today!! I am used to distractions, but I am usually the only doing the discrating to myself!!

Let's see....

My nap was put off because of the new HTML stuff I have figured out
Then I got the bright idea that I wanted to take some pictures of my favorite building in Harnett Co.
Next I went to Lauren and Kenzie's to work on my Research Methods project and was distracted by Friends and Everybody Loves Raymond
Had some reading to do for Phil 121, but I went to the Oasis and then back to Kenzie's with Katie to watch "American Idol"
And yet again, I was distracted by my blog when I walked through the door. I was going to watch "Life as a House", which by the way, is an excellent movie. Everyone should watch it!!

Only 3 days until my 21st birthday!! Thanks to Kenzie for starting the birthday celebration on Monday and thanks to Mel C for the e-card today!!

Song of the Moment: I Guess that's Why they Call it the Blues by Elton John
Song of the Night: Jet by Wings

let me try a list

2004-01-21T14:10:00.000-05:00

make bed
wash clothes
read for Philosophy

testing some more stuff

2004-01-21T14:05:00.000-05:00

is this purple and arial??

testing fonts

2004-01-21T13:58:00.000-05:00

this is comic sans
and
this is acme secret agent

testing....again

2004-01-21T13:46:00.000-05:00

If I am writing a long sentence, can i strick through just ~~one word~~ or will it strickout everything??

Why yes I can....I just have to remember to add the / before closing!!

testing...testing

2004-01-21T13:38:00.000-05:00

I LOVE Dr. Pepper_{a lot}

These people mean business:

2004-01-21T13:33:00.000-05:00

This was the note at the bottom of the HTML tag when I signed up for a free counter:

Note: If you alter the code above your account will be disabled or we may show ads on your site or a big image that tells everyone you have stolen this counter or we will call you names and take away your birthday.

All the things she wishes you knew:

2004-01-20T15:05:00.000-05:00

Here is a list of things girls wished guys knew without them having to tell them:

(I have edited the list to just the ones I like and aren't over the top--beacuse this is my blog, deal with it!!)
3. I will leave if you lie

4. You are cute in raglan-sleeved T-shirts (two-toned baseball undershirts)
6. I love it when you hug me from behind and whisper into my ear.
7. "Fine" is never an appropriate response when I ask you how I look.
8. Most of the time when I [daydream], it's about you.
13. I'm scared of losing my independence.
14. I'm more forgiving of you than I should be.
18. Shoes determine whether you're fashionable or not.
21. A man I love plans the occassional fancy-shmancy dress up date and impromptu weekend getaways, and he buys my favorite candy in advance when we're just going to the movies.
22. You look hot in hooded clothing items.
23. You should never tell me what to do.
26. If you ask me out directly, I will say yes.
27. I'm very impressed when you ask for my advice.
28. I'm unimpressed with a man who doesn't take the lead.
29. When in doubt, go with a shirt that matches your eye color.
32. I'm in heaven when you hold my hand.
33. You're sexy when you're shaving, fixing stuff, wearing white T-shirts and jeans, driving, eating a peach, and holding a baby.
34. I need to hear how you feel about me. OFTEN. Tell me now.
35. Suprises, especially gifts for ME = MORE LOVING.
36. I want to be the best thing that's ever hapened to you. And for you to recognize this.
37. If I'm not feeling loved, I will start looking...
38. Discussion of ex-bf's and ex-gf's should be avoided at all costs.
39. I like it when you tell me what you're thinking even if you don't know yourself.
40. Celebrating our anniversary, even if it's only been a few months, earns major bonus points.
41. I love it when you're sweaty.
42. It's best to consult your (or my) gal-pals for gift ideas.
43. A lady should always be greeted with kisses.
47. It's cheating as soon as you're doing something with her that you wouldn't want me to see, hear, read...
48. For the record: I'd rather you break up with me than cheat.
49. I remember EVERYTHING from our relationship.
50.You should know all this without me telling you.

Those are my favorites from the list.

Song of the Moment: I Me Mine by the Beatles

Good MORNING!

2004-01-20T09:01:00.000-05:00

I awoke today to the sounds to Billy Blanks giving Tae-bo instructions!! Courtny and Katie were sticking to their New Year's resolution to do the tapes each week!!

Song of the Moment: Pride (in the name of love) by U2
Song of the Day: January by Elton John

Have a great day!!

ps--Kiss slowly, love deeply, forgive quickly. Life is too short for you to be anything but happy. Take chances, give everything, and have no regrets.

What a tangled web....

2004-01-19T18:48:00.000-05:00

(title has nothing to do with my day, but it was the heading to a site I went to tonight)

Great day today!! Classes went well. Breakfast in the 10 minutes between my first and second class was delicious!! A warm blueberry muffin and french vanilla coffee..YUM!! After lunch and another class, I came back and took a beautiful nap. I think I was catching up from the lack of sleep I had this weekend!! It warm and full of dreams!!

I was supposed to start tutoring a new guy in Latin this evening, but it has been moved to Thursday night. I am looking forward to it!! But I do need to brush up on my Latin a little before then!! Tempus fugit!!

Tired of those bulky mittens getting in the way of you holding hands with your loved one?? Then try a pair of these Smittens Courtny said, and I quote "gag me", end quote!

This site is pretty funny too. HAHAHA **Pay special attention to the FAQs at the bottom of the page

Tonight is a new 7th Heaven!! Then I have to get my phil 121 reading done!!

Have a great evening.

Amendment to toilet paper post

2004-01-18T19:53:00.000-05:00

Saw a skit on the Carol Burnett Show about EXACTLY what I was talking about!! Carol came home to find notes written on rolls of toilet paper. One said

"Dear Mom" (it's from my son) "I am tired of the lack of soft toilet paper in this house. I have run away to the library...Forever!"

And each member of the family wrote one because she refused to switch over to a softer brand of toilet paper!! I thought that was a perfect illustration of the lack of soft toilet paper here at school!!!

Home again, home again!

2004-01-17T19:25:00.000-05:00

Well I am in Williamsburg this weekend!! Last night we all played Taboo!! We had a BLAST!! Great game. Too much fun.

Today was a joint birthday party for me and my sister, Laura who just turned 12. Good times opening presents and eating Yummy Chocolate Pound Cake!!

Side note--one of my favorite things about being home is

SOFT TOILET PAPER!!

I'm....dreaming....of.....a

2004-01-16T12:52:00.000-05:00

KRISPY KREME DONUT!!!

It's all I could think of during Ed/Psych Testing this morning. Might have to make a pit stop at the one in Rocky Mount on the way back to Williamsburg this afternoon!!

(Ahhh..parting is such sweet sorrow)

Great lyrics!!

2004-01-15T21:34:00.000-05:00

I popped in my Reba CD for the first time in awhile. Of course I have heard all of these songs before, but for some reason, I found something new in them that seemed to speak only to me tonight!! Here are the three songs I found the most in:

1) I'm Gonna Take That Mountain

I was born a stubborn soul
Aint afraid of the great unknown, nor
the windin road thats all uphill
This is just a stumblin block
Intimidating wollow rock
If you think this broken heart
Will break my will

I'm gonna take that mountain
Aint nothing gonna slow me down
And there aint no way around it
Gonna leave it level with the ground
Aint just gonna cross it,climbit, fight it
I'm gonna take that mountain

It's overwhelmin lookin up
knowin it's a challenge of me
against this heartache to survive
I may slip and i may fall
But even if I have to crawl
I will break through
To the healin side

**This is my movtivation when I am asked to face something hard and challenging. And hopefully God gives me the strength to "take that mountain".

2)Sky Full of Angels

Preacher man talking about the end of time
Well, Lord knows I'm ready, it don't worry my mind
You see, I ain't afraid of nothing because I believe
I've got a sky full of angels watching over me

You can take my possessions
You can take all my gold
Nobody but Jesus gonna take my soul

Walk through darkness
I don't need no light
My faith in Jesus gonna be my guide
You see, I ain't afraid of nothing because I believe
I've got a sky full of of angels watching over me

Chorus

River's rising but I got no doubt
My sweet Savior's gonna pull me out
You see, I ain't afraid of nothing because I believe
I've got a sky full of angels watching over me

Chorus

**Great little song with a gospel beat. I believe I have a "sky full of angels watching over me"

3)Somebody

At a diner down on Broadway they make small talk
When she brings his eggs and fills his coffee cup
He jokes about his love life
And tells her he's 'bout ready to give up
That's when she says,"I've been there before
But keep on lookin' 'cause maybe who you're lookin' for is..."

Somebody in the next car
Somebody on the morning train
Somebody in the coffee shop
That you walk right by everyday
Somebody that you look at
But never really see
Somewhere out there is somebody

Across town in a crowded elevator
He can't forget the things that waitress said
He usually reads the paper
But today he reads a strangers face instead
It's that blue-eyed girl from two floors up
Maybe she's the one maybe he could fall in love with

Chorus

Now they laugh about the moment that it happened
A moment they'd both missed until that day
When he saw his future in her eyes
Instead of just another friendly face
And he wonders why he searched so long
When she was always there at that diner waiting on

**A cute little story about never knowing when you are going to meet the one God intended for you. It could be anywhere. It could be within the next day, you just never know!!

(Went to Sagebrush for Kenzie's birthday tonight. What fun!! It was me, Kenzie, Amanda, Lauren and Dustin. Fun fun!!)

I concur!

2004-01-15T15:06:00.000-05:00

This is a funny link....and I have learned, since coming here for school, that it is very true!!!

You know you are from North Carolina...

Pay special attention to #s 5, 14, and 16. They are my personal favorites. Along with "fixinto" being one word down here!!

I do LOVE this state though!! It's just great!!
I mean, look at these great basketball teams (and I am telling you...the rivalry down here between there is UNREAL!!!)

Happy Happy Birthday!!

2004-01-15T08:59:00.000-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENZIE!!

"I never had a coming out party" ~Kenzie said in a sad voice~

Well tonight's the night, baby!!

I also want to wish all January girls a happy birthday!!
My sister Laura--Jan 13th...12 yrs!
Crystal--Jan 16th...21yrs!
Mary Anna--Jan 19th...21 yrs!
Mine is on it's way as well....Jan 25th...21yrs!!!!

My favorite part---

2004-01-14T21:55:00.000-05:00

I forgot my all time favorite part of this movie in the last post!!

Has to be when Dory starts speaking in whale!!
OOOOHHHHH-ARROOOOOOOO-OOOOOOOOOOOO-AAAAAAAARRRRRRROOOOOOOO

And later--
Dory: I wish I spoke whale
When Nemo successfully tells the whale thank-you!!

Nemo Time!!

2004-01-14T21:44:00.000-05:00

This is such a great movie!!

Favorite lines:
"Oh balloons, this IS a party" ~Dory~
"He touched the butt" ~the kids~
"Are you my conscious?" ~Dory~
"Hi, I'm Dory, and well, I don't think I've ever eaten a fish" ~Dory at Fish-Eaters Anon.~
"BUBBLES" ~That fish in the tank~

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me

2004-01-14T18:54:00.000-05:00

I can't light no more of your darkness
All my pictures seem to fade to black and white
I'm growing tired and time stands still before me
Frozen here on the ladder of my life

Too late to save myself from falling
I took a chance and changed your way of life
But you misread my meaning when I met you
Closed the door and left me blind by the light

Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losing everything is like the sun going down on me

I can't find
Oh, the right romantic line
But see me once and see the way feel
Don't discard me
Just because you think I mean you harm
But these cuts I have
Oh, they need love to help them heal

Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losing everything is like the sun going down on me

Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free baby
But losing everything is like the sun going down on me
--Elton John--

I would have to put this in my Top Ten List of Elton John songs simply because of the plea to be loved by someone. Everyone has that need, and sometimes it can dictate your life. I know it has dictated mine in the past. Bernie Taupin has written some great lyrics over the years and let Elton pick the mood by setting those lyrics to music. An amazing team!!

More Top Ten lists to come. Just have to work them up!!

OK...let's try this

2004-01-14T08:17:00.000-05:00

Let's try this commenting function one more time!! The other one was having problems with its server.

Comment away!!

Fun site

2004-01-13T22:21:00.000-05:00

(click me!)

I wanna go to Penn State!!

2004-01-13T16:50:00.000-05:00

They have just announced that the Napster fee is included in their tuition. So they better take advantage of the downloading!! I miss the days of free music. If anything, it made me buy more CDs and go to even more concerts.

For more information click here

Good song

2004-01-12T22:39:00.000-05:00

"And I will go down with this ship/ And I won't put my hands up and surrender/ There will be no white flag above my door/ I'm in love and always will be" ~Dido~

(not going to happen)

(I'm watching "White Christmas" again teehee)

Man, this is dedication...

2004-01-12T18:25:00.000-05:00

This is sad, but kind of humorous at the same time.

(Click the picture)

**Pay special attention as to why he turned down a job offer

Comments link

2004-01-12T17:38:00.000-05:00

DISREGARD--can't get it to work yet...arrggg

Feel free to post comments on my blog. You can do it for each of the posts.

Things are looking up

2004-01-12T08:08:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the last few entries. I really sound like a complainer. I know that God has the best in store for me if I follow His commands. I am reminded of this quote from "The Sound of Music": When God closes one door, somewhere He opens a window. Just keep your heart on the Master's plan and things will fall into place. I also know that I need to be less quick to anger. Go with the flow and take everything in perspective.

Had a HARD time getting out of bed this morning. Wish there was some way to get excited about Anatomy & Physiology lecture. There will definately be a nap held in my room today at 1pm :-)

Song of the day: Power to the People by John Lennon

Crunch n' Munch...

2004-01-11T16:47:00.000-05:00

Because life is sweet and a little crunchy!! Ummm...alrighty!!

Well no matter what life is...Crunch n' Much is terrific!! And slightly addicting. But nonetheless, I am eating some.

There are a few things I could do right now
1)read for a few classes
2)watch a movie
3)take a little nap
or
4)eat some more

Hey, maybe I will just do all four.

Hope everyone had a successful move-in day today. Those of you that haven't started school yet (lucky). Time to get settled back into the grind of things.

ARRG

2004-01-11T00:41:00.000-05:00

Not saying that this is what I am feeling right now. But this is definately how I feel some days...When it seems I am at the end of my rope---

"But I can’t be your friend anymore
And its killin me to know you without havin a chance to hold you
And all I wanna do is show you how I really feel inside
You can run to me, you can laugh at me, or you can walk right out that door
But I can’t be your friend anymore
So baby now its up to you
Do I win or do I lose?
Will my heart fly or lie broken on the floor?"
~Tim Rushlow~

Song of the Night: "Give Peace a Chance" ~John Lennon~

i LOVE Saturdays

2004-01-10T17:27:00.000-05:00

The most unproductive day of the week. Slept in, watched a couple of movies, read a little for Phil 121, and then slept through a movie. And it is already dark outside again. Nothing too interesting to post on.

Oh, I do want to say--what in the world?? Watching Katie's life (which she calls--good as a Saturday Afternoon movie on ABC Family) is tiring, but VERY entertaining to say the least. I am not sure if I believe in coincidences or not, but this is going to be interesting.

(a few days ago it was oreos, last night it was dorritos and mt. dew, and today I am back to oreos. What's going on here?!?!)

It's "More Than a Feeling"

2004-01-09T21:52:00.000-05:00

YESSS!! Today has been an awesome day!!

1) 4 inches of snow on the ground
2) beautiful snow(wo)man in the yard
3) Boston CD came in the mail finally
4) Laughed for hours while playing in the snow
5) Getting ready to watch "Sweet Home Alabama"
6) Tomorrow = SATURDAY (aka sleep-in forever day)

Here's the gang--

2004-01-09T17:19:00.000-05:00

Click here
Joy, Amber, Danielle, Katie and Me (Melanie)

Isn't she a beauty?!

2004-01-09T17:09:00.000-05:00

Our snow woman was a success!! It took a couple of hours to get her done, but we had a blast. It has started to snow again. And the low tonight is something like 11 degrees...so maybe more snow is on it's way!! And Katie decided to stay this weekend :-D

Go here to see more pics of Jill and those who helped make her!!

Snow flurries my butt!

2004-01-09T11:03:00.000-05:00

When I got out of class we had LOTS of snow.

It's not snowing anymore...but four inches is pretty good for us!!

And I think it is perfect snowman snow!!

Check here for more snow pictures

And it continues...

2004-01-09T08:33:00.000-05:00

Here is snow watch Melanie, reporting that the sidewalk, previously free of snow, is now covered. And it's only 30 mins later!!

Let It Snow, let it snow, let it snow

2004-01-09T08:04:00.000-05:00

My motivation today---

SNOW

And it's still coming down @8:07am....hopefully it will keep up and we'll have a white weekend!!

Life is a song/ you came along...

2004-01-08T21:02:00.000-05:00

Not sure where this feeling came from

Maybe it has something to do with the epiphany I had at dinner

Or maybe it's something in the air

"If hearts were unbreakable/ I'd tell you where I stand" ~Clay Aiken~

"You can worry your life away with/ Not knowing what each new day may bring to you/ Or take each day as it goes on/ Wake up to the love that flows on, around you" ~George Harrison~

"I don’t want to run away but I can’t take it, I don’t understand
If I’m not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?
If I don’t need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you’re not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
I don’t know why you’re so far away
But I know that this much is true
We’ll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I prayin you’re the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life" ~Daniel Bedingfield~

"Hey, I wanted you to know/ I wish you were mine" ~Boston~

---sorry for the sappy-ness....pray that this is a fleeting moment!!

Phil 101

2004-01-08T10:11:00.002-05:00

This class is going to ROCK!! There are a ton of people in the class that will make it a fun experience. The only thing is the presentation due at the end....yep, 5 mins in front of 50 people minimum. Guess I have a whole semester to work up the strength. It won't be too bad. I don't foresee me having any problems getting out of bed on Tues/Thurs if that is the class that starts my day.

I need to find a and I will be ready for a few more classes!!

My Favorite day of the week!

2004-01-08T08:23:00.000-05:00

I am making progress---It only took me 45 mins from the time of the first alarm to get out of bed this morning. I am convinced that is the best way to wake up...nice and slow!!

Today I have Philosophy 101, First Aid & CPR, and Research Methods (the other class with Lauren!!). Hopefully that lab doesn't start until next week.

News today--Va Beach made the top 10 list of most buff guys!! Guess I'll be making a few more trips down there now that I know that info!! J/K!

Song of the Day: either "Mother" or "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon
(not because of the lyrics, but because of the actual music)

Have a spectacular day!

OH what a day!!

2004-01-07T23:34:00.000-05:00

1)Classes started with a bang. FYI: Hard classes MWF

2)Katie overflowed the washer. AKA: BIG MESS

3)Took a couple of laps around campus in the car. Saw a sundog which is supposed to mean snow is on it's way. Yippee!!

4)Apparently Katie feels that Gandolf is the real owner of "The Magic Stick"

not to be confused with the "magic stick" of Obi Wan Kenobi

5)Spontaneous trip to Wendy's (we now have one in Lillington--4 miles closer!!)

6)More HTML figuring out was done by me and Katie. Man, this stuff is complicated. No wonder computer programers make tons of money!!

My work here is done. Another day of new classes awaits on the flipside.
Good night!

Coal Mine, Moonshine, Movin' on down the line

2004-01-07T20:08:00.000-05:00

If you haven't seen it yet, please rent "Coal Miner's Daughter".

It's the story of Loretta Lynn (the country singer). I have probably seen it 15 times and I am never tired of seeing it!! Amazing!!

Sissy Spacek spent a year with Loretta Lynn in order to learn how to sing and speak just like her.

Tommy Lee Jones also spent time with Loretta's husband, Mooney, in order to get his part just right.

Welcome to Buies CREEK...

2004-01-07T19:04:00.000-05:00

Excitement for tonight?! Katie overflows the washer!!

[use your imagination--what do you think a flooded laundry room would look like?? Sorry, but I can't get the link to work right on this picture to save my life!]

And fun was had by all!!

(by the way--I think Katie and I are racing to post these pics on our blogs as I type this!!)

Ahh, such sweet slumber

2004-01-07T15:54:00.000-05:00

So I got my nap (YESS!), but I woke up craving an oreo cookie. Not quite sure what that means, but I have always heard that craving something means that your body is lacking a nutrient. I don't know, and frankly I don't really care...I just want an oreo!!

Hurray for school...

2004-01-07T13:01:00.000-05:00

Well the first day of the spring semester was a success!! Each class is unique and challenging. I found out that Lauren is in two of my psychology--excited about that one!!! Someone to go with to Research Methods lab!! Will post later (i am sure!!)

Let It Be....

2004-01-07T11:10:00.000-05:00

NAKED.

This has to be the best version of these songs ever. So amazing.

Nothing better to fill the time between classes than the sounds of John, Paul, George and Ringo!!

Brrr...

2004-01-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

It sure does look cold out there.

But it's the first day of classes and I am ready to go. First I am off to Anatomy and Physiology, then Ed/Psych Testing (no clue what that one is going to be about?!) and finally I have Research Methods.

Then coming back to finish up "White Christmas", which is a very funny movie thus far!! And I will definately have to get a nap in there somewhere.

Fingers crossed--my new Boston CD comes in the mail today Have a GREAT day!!

Post-Christmas Christmas Movie

2004-01-06T21:55:00.000-05:00

Katie's pressuring me to watch a classic--

should be good...gotta love Bing Crosby!!

And, I'm spent!!

2004-01-06T21:23:00.000-05:00

I have mastered HTML for the time being. I have finally figured out what does what and have changed enough for tonight. I think I will have a lot of fun with this blog. Stay tuned for more posts!!

I feel like Dorothy....

2004-01-06T20:53:00.000-05:00

in Munchkinland!!

I now have power over color!! Let's see what else I can change!!

First one with a title

2004-01-06T20:43:00.000-05:00

hmm....is this how i do it?!

Hmmm

2004-01-06T18:40:00.000-05:00

figuring this thing out