maybe i'm alive

school is hard.

i have no time for anything.

i might be in D.C. next semester.

no pressure.

buy me stuff.

bye.

Board shorts rule

Well, at least I am able to put a post up before August..haha! Sorry for no updates, it was my birthday and I just got back from a much needed vacation at the beach. More updates when I have time.

Ranty mcranterton

It's been a little bit since I posted and I am almost positive (not) that the 5 people who read this were getting concerned. Summer school is almost over for me and I'm happy. I haven't felt very productive since I've been in school because my schedule became pretty monotonous. Time went by fast though and that's good.

Time going by fast combined with my recent studies of Gothic architecture (thanks art history! the sculpture really just focuses on the end of days; final judgement; hell, etc) has made me kind of depressed though. The days seem to get shorter and it only makes me realize that nothing lasts forever. I wonder sometimes if people would live differently knowing that they aren't immortal. Maybe people would be nicer and do better things with their lives. Maybe some people wouldn't spend money on pointless things like shoes for chihuahuas or diamond teeth. I know we are all materialistic in our own ways sometimes, but when you die, will it really matter that you had a hummer with 8 tv's in the ceiling? Most people don't live like that, but they do in the land of MTV cribs.

Also, another rant, this live 8 thing has gotten me a bit upset. The people performing and sponsoring this event have good intentions but I believe they are a bit misguided. It should be common knowledge that many nations in Africa are run by evil tribal warlords or corrupt politicians. Giving more money to the government would not benefit those stricken by poverty in any way. The warlords/politicians simply pocket the money for themselves. Half the time when places like the red cross try to get into these countries, they are denied access by the government OR the government takes the food, etc. It makes me sad that people do that. And the other thing that has me upset about it is Madonna. Why is she asking people to give money when she donates money to the fradulent Kabbalah Center (don't even get me started on that, I'm the expert) and buys her little daughter Burberry and Christian Dior clothing???? Maybe Madonna should be the last person telling people what to do with their money. Sometimes I think people are so idealistic that they aren't realistic.
And, YES, I know there were other reasons for the Live 8 concert, but this was the one thing that bothered me. Madonna, eat some poop.

In other news, I am about to have a sandwich and it should be good.

It's almost my bithday (7/15) so everyone start saving up your cash to give to me (and then I will give it to African warlords JOKING JOKING..I would eat some sushi with it though)

Enough of the ranting, I hope everyone has a good day because you should and because it's nice outside.

p.s. the reason i never put up any images or pictures on here is because I just don't know how.

p.p.s funniest warped tour moment was when fall out boy played their old music and joe and i were the only people who knew the songs. take that fake-fans and wannabes. also pete said he loves us more anyway.

Poop

Well, I feel like poop today. A big, brown, wad of it. Thanks art history.

More updates when I feel less like a turd.

i'm chi-towns finest

I've never even been to Chicago.

Today was another typical day of school. I scoured another Wal-Mart afterward looking for my favorite imitation-expensive sunglasses but found nothing. I got these really cheap sunglasses at Wal-Mart and then they literally fell off my head in 2 pieces. Upon further thinking, I shouldn't expext much from 10 dolla glasses from WM.

Joe is coming into town tomorrow and that will be exciting (at least for me). We'll probably hit up BJ's after my lame night class which will be a tasty treat. MMM tassty treeat. Right now, I should be reading art history but I am procrastinating.

Tonight in my french class something funny happened. This boy a few rows down from me was talking about his family in Greensboro, N.C. (where Edward R. Murrow is from, who by the way is a relative of mine) Anyway, I overhear the guy say "So when I was there, I had to like visit this factory where everyone works..T S or R something.."
After overhearing this I asked the guy if it was a textile factory and he told me yes. Turns out thats my great-uncles company. Although not "everyone" works there, I think my uncle has a nice hold on the textiling industry. What a small world.

Also, I felt like listing a few pet peeves of mine that I have thought up the last couple of days:
1) People on facebook who have..oh...466 friends..not anyone in particular or anything (actually I'm lying), but come on! You don't have to make everyone at your school your friend. Lllllaaaaame! (does hand wave over mouth)

2) Girls who complain that they can't meet nice/good guys, yet the only place they look is in BARS and maybe the occasional frat party. I really don't feel the need to elaborate on that. It's common sense.

3) People who say "Yo if you wanta meet up wit me dis summa, holla atcha boi and rememba KEEP IT REAL!" or the girl who says "Yo I'm just working at hooters, I gotsta keep it real!"
How are you keeping it real by pretending to be a thug or working at hooters. Moreover, how are you keeping it real when you aren't even talking in a real language? Last time I checked "holla atcha boi" isn't even English. (this is taken from facebook too). Or maybe "keepin' it real" is a phrase that far surpasses the finite amount of space in my brain. Maybe I'm stupid.

Some people get mad, but that's what happens when you tell the truth.

In other news, Michael Jackson is innocent. But still a freak. Although I believe the mother of the victim ruined any chance for the prosectuion, I still believe he has molested other boys in the past.

I looked at Chelsea's registry tonight and it made me sad. I'm happy that she is happy, but sad that one of my best friends is already getting married. It makes me feel old. And I'm still 19 (for one more month). And then when I feel old, I realize I am closer to dying. I don't like those thoughts.

art time!

serious post

Today was pretty uneventful. Ryan's birthday was fun for the most part. There was this girl who was kind of rude, and I am kind of sensitive - not a good combination. Some things are so easy for me to blow off, but other times I get personally hurt even if it's from something minute or someone I don't know. I hate that. Besides all the other Cancers born in July (who are admittedly sensitive as well), I sometimes feel like I am the only sensitive person I know.

Today I was feeling kind of upset and glum. Work was pretty much the same as always, except Brittany noticed I was upset so she didn't really bug me. Also, Sharon took over one of my shifts next month so that made me feel good.

I got a message today from my TA, Vanessa, from my news reporting class. It was good to hear from her and it cheered me up a bit. After reading her note, I got to thinking about how much I appreciate little things like that -notes, messages, cards. Good cards or messages from people always make me happier than a gift or anything materialistic. I know it sounds weird, but I have my reasons. I really like cards because it shows someone took the time to write something for you. That means more to me than anything. It's especially nice to get cards when it's not a holiday or your birthday. They just make you feel special.

I guess that's really all I wanted to say today. It's time to get historical..with art. (Besides that comment I am in a really serious mood)

evesdropping on J-ho.

so yeah went to another wedding tonight yada yada but on a more important note I overheard Jason Howard talking about how he used to tape Dawson's Creek then he busted out in some Paula C-izz-ole.

Tomorrow (or I guess today now) the birthday festivities for Ryan 1 begin. I'll have to start differentiating between the two Ryan's now.

I'm thinking my gift to Ryan will either be a punch in the face or neck. They are both really invaluable. Another gift I want is for Ervin to jump out of a cake with a blond wig and do one of his dance 360 moves for Ryan. I also want to ride in on a giant panda and make a grand entrance.

As stated earlier, Joe and I attended another wedding tonight for my manager, Andrea. We enjoyed ourselves although I think we had more fun at Jonas' shindig. We ate a lot and then observed other people eat a lot and finally watched large people dance to disco music.

I have an art history test monday and I'm pretty sure my grade will range from very bad to bad. I have a strong to very strong feeling about this.

I have had a Tool fix lately for reasons unknown to me. So, if anyone wants to hook me up with some downloads I would appreciate it. Anyone being one of the 5 people.

Sadly, I had to delete my picture essay because it was screwing up my blog. If you want it, which I don't know why anyone would except because it is the most awesome piece of contemporary art EVER, let me know.

Bust open the rock.