Lunanina says and I say...
- Soldier :: Iraq
- Lipton :: Tea
- Reason:: Excuse
- Terms :: of Endearment
- Positive :: Energy
- Example :: ie
- Legacy :: History
- Solo :: Music
- Instrument :: Guitar
- Later :: Gator
Monday, February 26, 2007
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 212
Lunanina says and I say...
Lunanina says and I say...
Thursday, February 22, 2007
The Last Dance
And so tonight, Chief Illiniwek performed his last dance. In a way, yes it was a little sad because of the history, but as I watched the halftime performance, I say...it's about time!! It was a big deal. They showed the full halftime performance on ESPNU. As I sat and watched the performance I became less and less proud, yet more and more proud to be an Illini. Less because of the prancing around this guy did, but more because the University is doing the right thing and that was his last performance. All those kids who were crying at the end, do research and learn about Native Americans before you allow some random guy pretend to be the highest ranked official of an Indian tribe.
I am a Fighting Illini through and through, but was never a fan of the Chief as our mascot. When I was at U of I, I admit I was anti-chief mascot. I wore the "Racial Stereotypes Dehumanize" button and t-shirt proudly. Why? Because I heard the stories from Native Americans on how the mascot is degrading to them as a people. I heard the story of a woman who took her kids to a basketball game and as the Chief did his thing at halftime, her daughter cried because she felt they were making fun of something so traditional to them. Instead of honoring the Illini tribe we dress some frat boy in honorary Native American clothing and have him prance on a basketball court or football field during halftime. The Chief, again a person of high honor, is compared to a Wolverine, a Buckeye, a Blue Devil, a Terrapin. Does that make sense? Think about it.
Not to start controversy, because this is my opinion. I love my Alma Mater, I love my Illini. Kudos to the University and those who kept the fight alive.
If you got this far, please go here for more information:
Questions and Answers on the "Chief"
Retire the Chief
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Chief Illiniwek performs for last time
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The student who had just performed Chief Illiniwek's last dance stood in a tunnel just off the basketball court, still in costume and grimacing to fight back tears.
After 20 years of pressure from activists who found the University of Illinois mascot offensive, the school did away with Illiniwek and his antics. Dan Maloney, a graduate student who portrays the controversial American Indian mascot, performed for the final time in front of students and fans at a men's basketball game Wednesday night.
"If this is the last time — and I stress if," Maloney said, "I couldn't think of a better way for it to end."
The school's decision led the NCAA to lift sanctions that had barred Illinois from hosting postseason sports since 2005. The NCAA had deemed Illiniwek - portrayed since 1926 by students who cavorted at home football and basketball games in buckskin regalia - an offensive use of American Indian imagery.
But in the eyes of orange-clad students who waited outside Assembly Hall in chilly weather for hours ahead of the game, the decision robbed the school of a piece of its history.
Jonathan Bluenke, a junior from Crystal Lake, said Chief Illiniwek will be missed most at football games, where Illini fans haven't had much to cheer about the past few years.
"If we were down by like 30, people stuck around for the chief," Bluenke said. "Honestly, that's like what you hear in the stands."
One activist who worked to convince the university to get rid of the chief questioned whether a mascot was integral to the experience.
"Does having a mascot or having a flag, does it change the devotion to the team?" asked John McKinn, a Maricopa Indian who is assistant director of academic programming for the school's Native American studies program. "I don't see why it would."
Under the plan announced last week, the university still will be able to use the name Illini, because it's short for Illinois, and the nickname Fighting Illini, because it's considered a reference to the team's competitive spirit, school officials said.
Neither of those ideas sit well with McKinn and others who opposed the chief. They say they want the university to end the use of the names.
The university hasn't said yet whether it will replace the chief with another mascot. Board of trustees Chairman Lawrence Eppley said last week that was a possibility, but said the impetus wouldn't come from the board.
On Wednesday night, few fans seemed interested in a replacement.
As Chief Illiniwek took the floor for the last time, a video montage of chiefs past played on video screens above the court. After the halftime dance, hundreds of students and others in the normally orange-filled arena shed their shirts to reveal black T-shirts worn underneath, mourning the loss of the chief.
"To me the chief is spirit," said Paul Bruns, a retiree who worked for the university for 38 years. "Why did (American Indians) dance? They danced for spirit."
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I am a Fighting Illini through and through, but was never a fan of the Chief as our mascot. When I was at U of I, I admit I was anti-chief mascot. I wore the "Racial Stereotypes Dehumanize" button and t-shirt proudly. Why? Because I heard the stories from Native Americans on how the mascot is degrading to them as a people. I heard the story of a woman who took her kids to a basketball game and as the Chief did his thing at halftime, her daughter cried because she felt they were making fun of something so traditional to them. Instead of honoring the Illini tribe we dress some frat boy in honorary Native American clothing and have him prance on a basketball court or football field during halftime. The Chief, again a person of high honor, is compared to a Wolverine, a Buckeye, a Blue Devil, a Terrapin. Does that make sense? Think about it.
Not to start controversy, because this is my opinion. I love my Alma Mater, I love my Illini. Kudos to the University and those who kept the fight alive.
If you got this far, please go here for more information:
Questions and Answers on the "Chief"
Retire the Chief
----
Chief Illiniwek performs for last time
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The student who had just performed Chief Illiniwek's last dance stood in a tunnel just off the basketball court, still in costume and grimacing to fight back tears.
After 20 years of pressure from activists who found the University of Illinois mascot offensive, the school did away with Illiniwek and his antics. Dan Maloney, a graduate student who portrays the controversial American Indian mascot, performed for the final time in front of students and fans at a men's basketball game Wednesday night.
"If this is the last time — and I stress if," Maloney said, "I couldn't think of a better way for it to end."
The school's decision led the NCAA to lift sanctions that had barred Illinois from hosting postseason sports since 2005. The NCAA had deemed Illiniwek - portrayed since 1926 by students who cavorted at home football and basketball games in buckskin regalia - an offensive use of American Indian imagery.
But in the eyes of orange-clad students who waited outside Assembly Hall in chilly weather for hours ahead of the game, the decision robbed the school of a piece of its history.
Jonathan Bluenke, a junior from Crystal Lake, said Chief Illiniwek will be missed most at football games, where Illini fans haven't had much to cheer about the past few years.
"If we were down by like 30, people stuck around for the chief," Bluenke said. "Honestly, that's like what you hear in the stands."
One activist who worked to convince the university to get rid of the chief questioned whether a mascot was integral to the experience.
"Does having a mascot or having a flag, does it change the devotion to the team?" asked John McKinn, a Maricopa Indian who is assistant director of academic programming for the school's Native American studies program. "I don't see why it would."
Under the plan announced last week, the university still will be able to use the name Illini, because it's short for Illinois, and the nickname Fighting Illini, because it's considered a reference to the team's competitive spirit, school officials said.
Neither of those ideas sit well with McKinn and others who opposed the chief. They say they want the university to end the use of the names.
The university hasn't said yet whether it will replace the chief with another mascot. Board of trustees Chairman Lawrence Eppley said last week that was a possibility, but said the impetus wouldn't come from the board.
On Wednesday night, few fans seemed interested in a replacement.
As Chief Illiniwek took the floor for the last time, a video montage of chiefs past played on video screens above the court. After the halftime dance, hundreds of students and others in the normally orange-filled arena shed their shirts to reveal black T-shirts worn underneath, mourning the loss of the chief.
"To me the chief is spirit," said Paul Bruns, a retiree who worked for the university for 38 years. "Why did (American Indians) dance? They danced for spirit."
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 211
Lunanina says and I say....
Lunanina says and I say....
- Threshold :: Limit
- Jason :: Friday the 13th
- Suspicion :: Shady
- Tender :: Love
- Tempted :: Apple
- Crimson :: Tide
- Repulsive :: Disgusting
- Bulldog :: Georgia
- Garage :: Band
- Racket :: Tennis
Friday, February 16, 2007
Never thought this day would come....
Chief Illiniwek will be officially retired
Associated Press
Posted: 2 hours ago
URBANA, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois will retire its 81-year-old American Indian mascot, Chief Illiniwek, following the last men's home basketball game of the season on Wednesday.
The NCAA in 2005 deemed the buckskin-clad Illiniwek an offensive use of American Indian imagery and barred the university from hosting postseason events.
American Indian groups and others complained for years that the mascot, used since 1926, is demeaning. Supporters of the mascot say it honors the contributions of American Indians to Illinois.
Illinois still will be able to use the name Illini because it's short for Illinois and the school can use the term Fighting Illini, because it's considered a reference to the team's competitive spirit, school officials said. It is unclear if the school will get a new mascot.
"This is an extremely emotional day for people on both sides of the issue, but the decision announced today ends a two-decade-long struggle surrounding Chief Illiniwek on this campus," said athletic director Ron Guenther.
"Personally, as an alumnus and former athlete, I am disappointed. However, as an administrator, I understand the decision that had to be made."
School officials said they received a letter from the NCAA on Thursday that said the school will no longer be banned from hosting postseason events if it drops the mascot and related American Indian imagery. The NCAA's sanctions thus far have prevented Illinois from hosting postseason events in two low-profile sports.
"The Chief Illiniwek tradition inspired and thrilled members of the University of Illinois community for 80 years," board of trustees chairman Lawrence Eppley said Friday. "It was created, carried on and enjoyed by people with great respect for tradition, and we appreciate their dedication and commitment. It will be important now to ensure the accurate recounting and safekeeping of the tradition as an integral part of the history of the university."
On Friday, a Champaign County Circuit Court judge rejected two students' request for a court order banning the university from "capitulating to the NCAA by announcing the retirement of Chief Illiniwek."
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Will comment later...I need to get to work.
Associated Press
Posted: 2 hours ago
URBANA, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois will retire its 81-year-old American Indian mascot, Chief Illiniwek, following the last men's home basketball game of the season on Wednesday.
The NCAA in 2005 deemed the buckskin-clad Illiniwek an offensive use of American Indian imagery and barred the university from hosting postseason events.
American Indian groups and others complained for years that the mascot, used since 1926, is demeaning. Supporters of the mascot say it honors the contributions of American Indians to Illinois.
Illinois still will be able to use the name Illini because it's short for Illinois and the school can use the term Fighting Illini, because it's considered a reference to the team's competitive spirit, school officials said. It is unclear if the school will get a new mascot.
"This is an extremely emotional day for people on both sides of the issue, but the decision announced today ends a two-decade-long struggle surrounding Chief Illiniwek on this campus," said athletic director Ron Guenther.
"Personally, as an alumnus and former athlete, I am disappointed. However, as an administrator, I understand the decision that had to be made."
School officials said they received a letter from the NCAA on Thursday that said the school will no longer be banned from hosting postseason events if it drops the mascot and related American Indian imagery. The NCAA's sanctions thus far have prevented Illinois from hosting postseason events in two low-profile sports.
"The Chief Illiniwek tradition inspired and thrilled members of the University of Illinois community for 80 years," board of trustees chairman Lawrence Eppley said Friday. "It was created, carried on and enjoyed by people with great respect for tradition, and we appreciate their dedication and commitment. It will be important now to ensure the accurate recounting and safekeeping of the tradition as an integral part of the history of the university."
On Friday, a Champaign County Circuit Court judge rejected two students' request for a court order banning the university from "capitulating to the NCAA by announcing the retirement of Chief Illiniwek."
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Will comment later...I need to get to work.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Grammy Wrap-up....what I saw of it
Damn...I didn't watch all of the Grammy's but just to comment on what I did see.
- The Police sounded good, wish they would have done a melody of songs and not just "Roxanne".
- Still don't like Beyonce singing slow songs...WHINEY!!
- CONGRATS to the Dixie Chicks. They sounded great and won awards. And as much as people didn't like Natalie's comment about Bush in the past, SHE IS RIGHT our president is an Idiot.
- Upset that I missed Justin, Mary J, John Mayer and Shakira's performances...those had to have rocked!
- Christina Aguilera...YOU GO GIRL! Still sounding strong.
- Chris Brown...love the dance routine.
- Unfortunately at the end of the awards, they were starting open mic so I didn't get to hear the end of it. Would to have liked to at least hear those kids play the piano and violin, Mary J and Luda do their thing, and hear the Chili Peppers rock out.
- But in the last hour...what happened to the awards? I saw all the ones given out in the pre-show and then the two major awards. I guess they had to get all the sponsors in because there were ALOT of commercials.
To another great show...
- The Police sounded good, wish they would have done a melody of songs and not just "Roxanne".
- Still don't like Beyonce singing slow songs...WHINEY!!
- CONGRATS to the Dixie Chicks. They sounded great and won awards. And as much as people didn't like Natalie's comment about Bush in the past, SHE IS RIGHT our president is an Idiot.
- Upset that I missed Justin, Mary J, John Mayer and Shakira's performances...those had to have rocked!
- Christina Aguilera...YOU GO GIRL! Still sounding strong.
- Chris Brown...love the dance routine.
- Unfortunately at the end of the awards, they were starting open mic so I didn't get to hear the end of it. Would to have liked to at least hear those kids play the piano and violin, Mary J and Luda do their thing, and hear the Chili Peppers rock out.
- But in the last hour...what happened to the awards? I saw all the ones given out in the pre-show and then the two major awards. I guess they had to get all the sponsors in because there were ALOT of commercials.
To another great show...
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 210
Lunanina says and I say...
Lunanina says and I say...
- The best thing :: in life is free
- Hold :: on
- Rapture :: Anita Baker
- Cover :: Music
- Restrictive :: Access
- Baker :: Candlestick maker
- Author :: Dan Brown...when is he coming out with another book?
- Pill :: Birth Control
- Months :: 12
- Valentine’s Day :: Hearts
Monday, February 05, 2007
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 209
Lunanina says and I say....
Lunanina says and I say....
- Plaster :: Wall
- Cabbage :: Sinigang
- Jazz :: Sax
- Darts :: Ronman
- Poke :: ring finger
- Bribe :: Money
- Whale :: Shamu
- Receipt :: Gift
- Answer :: Question
- Dentist :: Drill
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 208
- Limit :: No
- Voice :: Opinion
- Change :: Presidency
- Expression :: Facial
- Tailor :: Made
- Lemonade :: Summer
- Thought :: Idea
- Phoebe :: Friends
- Impression :: Art
- Sister :: Friend
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Ten on Tuesday
Haven't done this in a while, but got it and thought it would be fun to post.
10 Things You Have a Weakness For
10 Things You Have a Weakness For
- My family and friends
- McDonald's French Fries
- Massages
- Music by Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Marc Broussard, etc...
- Rain (even with the thunder and lightning)
- Smiles
- Ginger Sauce from Benihana
- My computer
- Basketball
- Trivia
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 207
- Audition :: American Idol
- Urgent :: Message
- Lunch :: McDonald's
- Adult :: Kids
- Mug :: Shot
- Awful :: Wrong
- Comics :: DC
- Damage :: Control
- Kicks :: Soccer
- Experience :: Lifetime
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 206
- Episode :: One
- Source :: Code
- Jerk :: Chicken
- Introduce :: First Impression
- Ralph :: Macchio
- Stare :: Stuck in a
- Cast :: Rent
- Scenario :: Black Sheep
- Flu :: Runny nose
- Mad :: About You
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
What's Your Life Grade?
I saw this and it seems to be accurate, but I hope to have straight A's within the next month.
| YOUR REPORT CARD: | |
| Category | Grade |
| Love | A |
| Friends and Family | A+ |
| Body | C |
| Mind | B |
| Finance / Career | C |
| Your Life's Average Grade: B | |
| 'What is your Life Grade?' at QuizGalaxy.com | |
Monday, January 08, 2007
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 205
- Incomplete :: Business
- Bobby :: Kennedy
- Chopstick :: Chinese food...YUM!
- Trauma :: Emergency Room
- Hesitate :: Second thought
- Leap :: of Faith
- Magnify :: Glass
- Yards :: Football field
- Alexander :: Corey
- Fracture :: Ankle
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Okay, Let's Review
Saw this on someone's bulletin on myspace and thought it was cute...
200. My name is: Rosie
199. I was born on: February 6, 1976
198. I am: hungry.
197. My eye color is: Brown
195. My shoe size is: 7 or 7 1/2
194. My ring size is: not sure
193. My favorite color(s) is: Blue
192. My height is: 5'3"
191. I'm allergic to: cats
190. I live in: North Dallas
189. The last book I read: fully read was Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress" still reading Heather Graham's "Ghost Walk"
188. My bed time is: Anytime between midnight and 5am
187. First Screen name?: rosie276
186. Current Screen name? rosie276, still the same
179. My favorite Holiday is: Christmas
178. The perfect kiss is: with Austin
177. The last three cd's I have listened to are: Black Label Society, JT and Marc Broussard
176. Last song that made me cry was?: Don't remember
172. My most treasured possession(s) is: my cross on my neck
170. What did you do last night: saw "Night at the Museum" then went to Sharky's
167. My skin's reaction to the sun: I get dark
===============================
:::::I Do (YES)/Do Not (NO) Believe In:::::
===============================
143. Santa: Yes
142. Love at First sight: Maybe
141. Luck: Yes
140. Fate: Yes
139. God: Yes
138. Aliens: Yes
137. Heaven: Yes
136. Hell: Yes
135. Ghosts: Yes
134. Horoscopes: Yes, when they are good or say something positive
133. Soul mates: Yes
====================
:::::Which is Better?:::::
====================
129. Hugs or Kisses: Kisses
128. Drunk or High: Drunk
127. Phone or online: Phone
126. Red heads or Brown hair: Brown hair
125. Blondes or Brunette: Brunettes
124. Lamb / tuna or peanut butter & jelly: Peanut butter & Jelly
123. Pool or darts: Pool
122: Sci-fi or horror: Sci-fi
121: Boys or girls: BOYS!
120. Night or Day: Night
119. Oranges or Apples: Apples, but oranges for vitamin C
118. Curly or Straight hair: Depends on the mood, but usually straight
==========================
:::::What comes to your head ?:::::
==========================
117. Scary: Movies
115. Backstabber: Unnamed
116: Parents: I LOVE MY MOMMY!
110. School: Done with an MBA and still jobless...ARGH!
=================
:::::Last time?::::::::
=================
103. Missed someone: Everyday
102. Hugged someone: Last night
101. Seen someone you haven't seen in awhile: NYE night
==========
::::MISC.::::
==========
90. Who's the ditziest person you know?: Hahhaaha....lots to name but not going to be mean
89. Who makes you laugh the most: Most of my friends
87. One thing I'm mad about right now: No Job
83. The last movie I saw in the theater was?: Night at the Museum
82. Ever ate sushi: YES...YUM!
78. This summer: FUN TIMES!
77. Next year will be: (meaning this year) will be better than last!
76. Something I will really miss when I leave home is: My mommy
75. The thing that I'm looking forward to the most tomorrow is: Live for today, tomorrow is unknown
========================
::::::what are you doing?:::::::
========================
71. Tomorrow: Working at Kirby's
72. Today: Working at Kirby's
71. Next Summer: Hopefully vacationing somewhere cool
70. Next month: Making money!
====================
:::MISC:::::(CONTINUED)
====================
64. The person I have been good friends with the longest: Joanne Chang
62. The person who knows the most about me is: Jo, Marilou, Austin, my mommy, Glenda
61. The person that can read me the best is: Jo, Marilou, Austin, my mommy, Glenda
60. The most difficult thing to do is: Call people back...sorry everyone
59. I have gotten a speeding ticket: No yet...knock on wood
58. I have the following siblings: zero...yes I'm an only child, can't you tell!
56. My zodiac sign is: Aquarius
54. Who do you feel most comfortable with: Jo, Marilou, Austin, my mommy, Glenda
53. The person who can't hide anything from you?: Joanna banana
47. I have a pet: nope...once I can take care of myself then I will have one...maybe
46. I hope: I get a job soon with the company I have wanted to work for since I graduated
45. The best sound in the world: laughter
43. Have you ever done drugs?: In the past...stupid stupid stupid
33. My favorite piece of clothing is: My Illinois sweatshirt
32. My favorite sport is: Basketball
31. Last time I cried: I think it was last week
28. The church I attend: St.Rita's in Dallas, Holy Name in Chicago
27. Last person I got mad at: Austin
26. My worst experience: Try to forget those things
22. The all-time best movie is: Sheesh...I'm never good at this question.
21. The all-time best thing in the world is: Love, Family, Friends
20. So, about them Canadians: Ay
19. The most annoying thing ever is/are: There's alot that can go here
18. The most annoying person you know is: Same as question 90...lots to name but not going to be mean
17. I lose all respect for people who: are fake and disrespect others
16. I hate: don't hate much, might dislike things but hate is such a strong word
15. I Like or love: music music music!
14. My Favorite Day is: everyday
13. My Favorite Month is: February...my birthday, May...the weather is perfect, December...the holidays
12. My Favorite band is: Dave Matthews, Linkin Park, and wakingNorman when they were together.
11. The worst pain I ever felt: Physically...after my reduction, emotionally...there's been a few that I don't want to remember
10. My favorite Quote: at the moment..."Nothing is as real as a dream.
The world can change around you, but your dream will not.
Responsibilities need not erase it.
Duties need not obscure it.
Because the dream is within you,
no one can take it away." - Unknown
9. My room: sleepy time
8. My favorite actress/actor is: Julia Roberts/Denzel Washington
7. Your weakness: French fries!
6. Who do you like: Austin Boyd
5. Cats: ahhhhhh-chooooooo!
4. Favorite song: "Say Goodbye" by Dave Matthews Band
3. Whats your favorite food: hahaha...I love food! Especially anything my mom makes
2. I filled out 200 questions because: I thought it would be fun
1. What do you dislike about yourself: my lack of keeping in contact with people, the fact I don't have a job yet, and I'm having a retarded hair day
200. My name is: Rosie
199. I was born on: February 6, 1976
198. I am: hungry.
197. My eye color is: Brown
195. My shoe size is: 7 or 7 1/2
194. My ring size is: not sure
193. My favorite color(s) is: Blue
192. My height is: 5'3"
191. I'm allergic to: cats
190. I live in: North Dallas
189. The last book I read: fully read was Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress" still reading Heather Graham's "Ghost Walk"
188. My bed time is: Anytime between midnight and 5am
187. First Screen name?: rosie276
186. Current Screen name? rosie276, still the same
179. My favorite Holiday is: Christmas
178. The perfect kiss is: with Austin
177. The last three cd's I have listened to are: Black Label Society, JT and Marc Broussard
176. Last song that made me cry was?: Don't remember
172. My most treasured possession(s) is: my cross on my neck
170. What did you do last night: saw "Night at the Museum" then went to Sharky's
167. My skin's reaction to the sun: I get dark
===============================
:::::I Do (YES)/Do Not (NO) Believe In:::::
===============================
143. Santa: Yes
142. Love at First sight: Maybe
141. Luck: Yes
140. Fate: Yes
139. God: Yes
138. Aliens: Yes
137. Heaven: Yes
136. Hell: Yes
135. Ghosts: Yes
134. Horoscopes: Yes, when they are good or say something positive
133. Soul mates: Yes
====================
:::::Which is Better?:::::
====================
129. Hugs or Kisses: Kisses
128. Drunk or High: Drunk
127. Phone or online: Phone
126. Red heads or Brown hair: Brown hair
125. Blondes or Brunette: Brunettes
124. Lamb / tuna or peanut butter & jelly: Peanut butter & Jelly
123. Pool or darts: Pool
122: Sci-fi or horror: Sci-fi
121: Boys or girls: BOYS!
120. Night or Day: Night
119. Oranges or Apples: Apples, but oranges for vitamin C
118. Curly or Straight hair: Depends on the mood, but usually straight
==========================
:::::What comes to your head ?:::::
==========================
117. Scary: Movies
115. Backstabber: Unnamed
116: Parents: I LOVE MY MOMMY!
110. School: Done with an MBA and still jobless...ARGH!
=================
:::::Last time?::::::::
=================
103. Missed someone: Everyday
102. Hugged someone: Last night
101. Seen someone you haven't seen in awhile: NYE night
==========
::::MISC.::::
==========
90. Who's the ditziest person you know?: Hahhaaha....lots to name but not going to be mean
89. Who makes you laugh the most: Most of my friends
87. One thing I'm mad about right now: No Job
83. The last movie I saw in the theater was?: Night at the Museum
82. Ever ate sushi: YES...YUM!
78. This summer: FUN TIMES!
77. Next year will be: (meaning this year) will be better than last!
76. Something I will really miss when I leave home is: My mommy
75. The thing that I'm looking forward to the most tomorrow is: Live for today, tomorrow is unknown
========================
::::::what are you doing?:::::::
========================
71. Tomorrow: Working at Kirby's
72. Today: Working at Kirby's
71. Next Summer: Hopefully vacationing somewhere cool
70. Next month: Making money!
====================
:::MISC:::::(CONTINUED)
====================
64. The person I have been good friends with the longest: Joanne Chang
62. The person who knows the most about me is: Jo, Marilou, Austin, my mommy, Glenda
61. The person that can read me the best is: Jo, Marilou, Austin, my mommy, Glenda
60. The most difficult thing to do is: Call people back...sorry everyone
59. I have gotten a speeding ticket: No yet...knock on wood
58. I have the following siblings: zero...yes I'm an only child, can't you tell!
56. My zodiac sign is: Aquarius
54. Who do you feel most comfortable with: Jo, Marilou, Austin, my mommy, Glenda
53. The person who can't hide anything from you?: Joanna banana
47. I have a pet: nope...once I can take care of myself then I will have one...maybe
46. I hope: I get a job soon with the company I have wanted to work for since I graduated
45. The best sound in the world: laughter
43. Have you ever done drugs?: In the past...stupid stupid stupid
33. My favorite piece of clothing is: My Illinois sweatshirt
32. My favorite sport is: Basketball
31. Last time I cried: I think it was last week
28. The church I attend: St.Rita's in Dallas, Holy Name in Chicago
27. Last person I got mad at: Austin
26. My worst experience: Try to forget those things
22. The all-time best movie is: Sheesh...I'm never good at this question.
21. The all-time best thing in the world is: Love, Family, Friends
20. So, about them Canadians: Ay
19. The most annoying thing ever is/are: There's alot that can go here
18. The most annoying person you know is: Same as question 90...lots to name but not going to be mean
17. I lose all respect for people who: are fake and disrespect others
16. I hate: don't hate much, might dislike things but hate is such a strong word
15. I Like or love: music music music!
14. My Favorite Day is: everyday
13. My Favorite Month is: February...my birthday, May...the weather is perfect, December...the holidays
12. My Favorite band is: Dave Matthews, Linkin Park, and wakingNorman when they were together.
11. The worst pain I ever felt: Physically...after my reduction, emotionally...there's been a few that I don't want to remember
10. My favorite Quote: at the moment..."Nothing is as real as a dream.
The world can change around you, but your dream will not.
Responsibilities need not erase it.
Duties need not obscure it.
Because the dream is within you,
no one can take it away." - Unknown
9. My room: sleepy time
8. My favorite actress/actor is: Julia Roberts/Denzel Washington
7. Your weakness: French fries!
6. Who do you like: Austin Boyd
5. Cats: ahhhhhh-chooooooo!
4. Favorite song: "Say Goodbye" by Dave Matthews Band
3. Whats your favorite food: hahaha...I love food! Especially anything my mom makes
2. I filled out 200 questions because: I thought it would be fun
1. What do you dislike about yourself: my lack of keeping in contact with people, the fact I don't have a job yet, and I'm having a retarded hair day
Another wish for all my friends...
Got this via email from a very good friend and I thought I'd pass it on to all of you, but not clog your mailboxes...
"After serious & cautious consideration.....your contract of friendship has been renewed for the New Year 2007!
It was a very hard decision to make. So try not to screw it up!!!
My Wish for You in 2007
May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $200 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. In simple words ............
May 2007 be the best year ever!!"
See you soon!
"After serious & cautious consideration.....your contract of friendship has been renewed for the New Year 2007!
It was a very hard decision to make. So try not to screw it up!!!
My Wish for You in 2007
May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $200 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. In simple words ............
May 2007 be the best year ever!!"
See you soon!
Monday, January 01, 2007
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 204 (Time to start the new year off...)
- Resolution :: To be a better person
- Happy :: New Years!
- Bubbly :: Champagne
- Kiss :: Austin
- Leather :: Jacket
- Fancy :: Schmancy
- Pages :: Yellow
- Stupid :: Drivers who don't signal
- Apologize :: for my lack of contact
- Secrets :: If I told you, they wouldn't be secrets
Happy 2007!
Hello Everyone! I hope everyone had a safe and happy new years! May your 2006 be better than 2007.
It's been a while since I've updated this so one of my resolutions is to be better about updating my blog. Why not start the new year off with a new post.
I got this via email from a family friend:
"What Will Matter
(By Michael Josephson)
Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten will pass to someone else. Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.
Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and jealousies will finally disappear. So too, your hopes, ambitions, plans and to do lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away. It won't matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end. It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.
So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured?
What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got but what you gave.
What will matter is not your success but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned but what you taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage, or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.
What will matter is not your competence but your character.
What will matter is not how many people you knew, but how many will feel a lasting loss when you're gone.
What will matter is not your memories but the memories that live in those who loved you.
What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what. Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice.
Choose to live a life that matters."
May your 2007 matter! I love you all!
It's been a while since I've updated this so one of my resolutions is to be better about updating my blog. Why not start the new year off with a new post.
I got this via email from a family friend:
"What Will Matter
(By Michael Josephson)
Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten will pass to someone else. Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.
Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and jealousies will finally disappear. So too, your hopes, ambitions, plans and to do lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away. It won't matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end. It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.
So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured?
What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got but what you gave.
What will matter is not your success but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned but what you taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage, or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.
What will matter is not your competence but your character.
What will matter is not how many people you knew, but how many will feel a lasting loss when you're gone.
What will matter is not your memories but the memories that live in those who loved you.
What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what. Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice.
Choose to live a life that matters."
May your 2007 matter! I love you all!
Sunday, September 24, 2006
My mySpace Current Song
Yeah, it's a country song. Yeah, it's not typical Rosie. But listen to the lyrics. This goes to ALL my friends.
My Wish by Rascal Flatts
I hope that days come easy and moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
More then anything, more then anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more then you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more then you take.
Oh More then anything, Yeah, and more then anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more then you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
My Wish by Rascal Flatts
I hope that days come easy and moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
More then anything, more then anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more then you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more then you take.
Oh More then anything, Yeah, and more then anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more then you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
Unconcious Mutterings
Week 190
Lunanina says and I say...
Lunanina says and I say...
- Bell :: Ring
- Abuse :: Mental
- Relief :: Advil
- List :: to Do
- Concern :: True Friend
- Absolute :: Vodka
- Cling :: Decal
- Dump :: Her!!
- Terminate :: End
- Wine :: White
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Grey's Anatomy is addicting....
Everyone talks about it. Everyone was excited about the season premiere. Me, I didn't have an opinion, I was just happy I never got hooked. I spoke to soon. I watched the highlights from last season and that was all I needed. I watched the premiere and wow...let's just say I can't wait until next Thursday. Now I'm about to watch Six Degrees. Ahhhh back to Thursday Night television!
Then the song...which pretty much sealed the deal.
"How to Save a Life" by The Fray
How To Save A Life
© 2004 Slade/King
Step one you say we need to talk
He walks you say sit down it's just a talk
He smiles politely back at you
You stare politely right on through
Some sort of window to your right
As he goes left and you stay right
Between the lines of fear and blame
And you begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Let him know that you know best
Cause after all you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things you've told him all along
And pray to God he hears you
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive until you lose the road
Or break with the ones you've followed
He will do one of two things
He will admit to everything
Or he'll say he's just not the same
And you'll begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Then the song...which pretty much sealed the deal.
"How to Save a Life" by The Fray
How To Save A Life
© 2004 Slade/King
Step one you say we need to talk
He walks you say sit down it's just a talk
He smiles politely back at you
You stare politely right on through
Some sort of window to your right
As he goes left and you stay right
Between the lines of fear and blame
And you begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Let him know that you know best
Cause after all you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things you've told him all along
And pray to God he hears you
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive until you lose the road
Or break with the ones you've followed
He will do one of two things
He will admit to everything
Or he'll say he's just not the same
And you'll begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life