...Another Brilliant Morning Sky...

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:38:17 GMT

I'm sitting at work, and should be working on a paper, but I head a mental road block and figured, why not update here. It has been a while!

This is the third week of classes (some of you DCC people ::cough bethie ::cough:: suck because you haven't started yet...err to you, lol). Anyway, my classes this semester are awesome, but hard. I didn't think ahead, and I'm in four communication classes, and all of them require alot of reading (at least 40 pages a night, for each class). Its kind of ridiculous, but oh well. This weekend was a much needed relaxer. After a long week, John made his way here on Friday, to spend time with me, but I ended up helping out with a Campus event all day long. I felt awful dragging him to it. But, he was in good spirits and actually helped us out alot, by setting up and even running one of the sections. We went to Fridays with Ellie and Modi that night, and then hung out at my place for a while. I, being me, fell asleep on the couch pretty early.

John left on Saturday after dinner, which sucked, because I wont see him until this weekend. Its one of the negatives to school starting again. Ellie and I ended up having a bunch of people over on Saturday night. I, again, passed out early. I need to work on the whole sleeping thing.

Today involved homework on top of homework.

I took the gre's today...

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:24:56 GMT

I didn't get the score I wanted, and that sucks, but I'm alright. Ellie and I Plaza'd it up to forget the test, and then I spent the night watching Muppet movies and drinking cocoa, tomorrow I'm trying out some retail therapy.

Things on my shopping list:
-Clothes for Europe
-Sneakers for Europe
-Bday present for Bethie
-Bday present for Kim
-Bridal present for Andrea

Eight days and counting!!!

Stolen from Ray

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:09:31 GMT

These are my firsts. If I tag you it means I want to know yours. Copy and paste this note into your notes, delete my answers and fill yours in. Tag me back and anyone else whose "firsts" you want to know about...

1. Who was your FIRST prom date? Bethie

2. Do you still talk to your FIRST love? Nope

3. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink? Boxed wine, I'm a classy gal (thanks chris)

4. What was your FIRST job? Burger King (I lasted four hours)

5. What was your FIRST car? 98 Chevy Lumina aka Johnathon Herps the Third

6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today? Umm...Modi?

7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning? Zach from saved by the bell...because it was on ...lol

8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher? Mrs. Brown (I think)

9. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane? Disney World!

10. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk? First was Tara Henry, I wonder what she's been up to lately.

11. Where was your FIRST sleep over? Laura's house, down the road from my house

12. Who was the FIRST person you talked to today? Jenn, when I got to work

13. Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time? Have never been in a wedding

14. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning? Yell at my alarm

15. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to? Three Days Grace at the Chance.

16. FIRST tattoo? Don't have one

17. FIRST piercing besides ears? My nose, after graduation

18. FIRST foreign country you went to? Canada

19. FIRST movie you remember seeing? hmmm...no clue actually

20. When was your FIRST detention? Lol, I've never had one

22. Who was your FIRST roommate? My sister at home, and then Brit-Fitz at college

23. If you had one wish. What would it be? To get at least an 1100 on the Gre

24. What is something you would learn if you had the chance? I want to relearn Italian...I hate that I don't know it as well

25. Did you marry the FIRST person who asked for your hand in marriage? no..not married

26. What was the FIRST sport you were involved in? baseball, then soccer, then field hockey

27. What were the FIRST lessons you ever took? does Base Clarinet count?

28. What is the FIRST thing you do when you get home? put my keys on the key hook so I don't lose them

29. Who was your FIRST kiss? Bill

30. Who do you think will be the next person to post this? That's not a "firsts" question. Follow the format goddammit.<--I agree with Ray

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:57:15 GMT

I was looking at old photos, from highschool and prior, the other day, and realized, I don't remember half of the people in those photos. of those I do remember, I only remember the names of about 20%.

Wow...

New blog

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:14:35 GMT

So my supervisor spotted me on livejournal one day. In an instant, I closed the window, but it was too late. Her only response to me "you're still on livejournal? I haven't had one of those since high school." I guess its best to be thankful my supervisor is one of my close friends and in her mid twenties.

With that in mind, I've crossed over to a new darkside...blogger. Feel free to check it out.

http://the-unfamiliar.blogspot.com/

I've decided I'm kind of a jealous person

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:29:36 GMT

I'm bored at work, looking at facebook (as usual), and I feel like I'm letting life slip by. I'm currently working ALL of the time, and when I'm not working, I'm in my apartment or hanging out with John. And don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of being lazy and of hanging out with my boyfriend. I just feel like I've lost connections and opportunities. Maybe its because the last group of friends I constantly hung out with, seperated after freshmen year at cnu (not due to a fight or anything, just different directions of life I guess). And it just seems that everyone has a group of people they constantl spend time with, and I feel kind of left out. I have friends. And I love my friends, but I do have a limited number of them. And an even smaller number who I could hang out with on a regular basis. So when I see photos of group vacations, get aways, and whatnot people my age are doing, while I'm sitting at home or at work, or whatever it is that I do, I feel left out. Does this make any sense?

Anyway, I guess the real question I have is, how do you get a group of friends again? Do I tend to push people away? I dont know. I just kind of want that group of people I can rely on. Remember in high school when you had that same group you hung out with everyday, you ate with everday. I miss that. I had that freshmen year, and then a smaller group sophmore year, and now I barely talk to those people anymore. I feel like I did something wrong along the way. I'm entering my last year at college and I just want to know how to make friends, because I kind of forget, because I've gotten so comfortable NOT making them.

Strange Feeling

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:31:41 GMT

So, after all of this time, I think I might actually like vista....does that make me a bad person?

My laptop AC power adapter decided to kill itself about a week ago, and since I don't want to put any more money into this horrible piece of technology, I'm waiting until I go home to just take my mom's laptop cord from her old HP (we had the same laptop). Since I've been without a computer, John lent me his Dell laptop with Vista and Microsoft 2007. I think I fell in love with this week. And all of this time, I've been stubborn, with my 2003 Microsoft office, and my 1998 version of Publisher.

Anyway, I'll be back on my computer on Saturday, and back to my slow processing system, and overheating harddrive, ....bleh

Graduate School, Employment, Future...Life

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:46:39 GMT

Does anyone here know exactly what they want to do with the rest of their life? Is anyone certain how the future will look? No? Does that scare anyone else out there as much as me?

The idea of graduate school has been taking over my entire mind for quite some time now. I know I want to go, but finding just the right one, not to mention finding back up ones if I don't get accepted is another issue. I know I want a masters in Communication that relates to media production and involves media production and theoretical practices. This, though, is easier said than done. Drexel offers a Master of Science in public communication, which covers theory but no hands on experience. Emerson has hands on experience, but only if you go for a Masters in Fine Arts, which I don't want. Hartford offers a pretty good program, but then I would be living in Hartford, and I'm not sure if i want to do that either. American University seems like a great opportunity, MA in Communication: Producing for Film and Video. The only problem there, its intended for working professionals. You have one class for seven weeks at a time that meets only on saturdays. This means, I would have to find a full time job in DC, while attending school. Northeastern has a great program, and I would love to go there. The only issue here would be that Northeastern is a FANTASTIC school, and I probably wouldn't get in.

My head hurts from all of this.

On top of this, I have to figure out where I want to be in regards to location. I always said I wanted to return to New York some day, but the question is, is now the time for that? If I went to DC I'd be closer to everyone I know and love in VA, but still pretty far from home. If I went to school by NY, I'd be close to my family but away from my life here.

This is all too confusing.

I need a nap.....

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:26:45 GMT

Lisa's going to VA beach today because she has the day off! I love the summer!

I never post

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:16:44 GMT

I apologize for my lack of ever updating you on my life...

PS - I'm a little freaked out that the nanny is on Nick at Night, when did we become this old...

After about three weeks, I've finally finished moving all of my stuff from one apartment to the next. This does not mean I've unpacked it all, but I'm getting there. The new apartment is a complete upgrade from the last, which makes me smile. Most of my photos, posters, and whatnot are on the wall. Two of my frames broke in the moving process, so there are blank walls where they will go. Ellie (the new roomie), seems to be adjusting to a roommate pretty well. And I've succeeded in getting her obsessed with Sailor Moon, and allowing my giant cardboard nightmare cutout to be in the dining room.

On the job front, my friend Jenn works in one of the departments at CNU and created a summer position for me, so I could afford to eat and what (i'm a big fan of eating so I love her for that). I spend my days talking to Jenn, organizing the office, and studying for the GRE's.

John came by yesterday and we went out with Jenn and her boyfriend Adam to play poker at the bar. It was a free tournament, but everyone there took it REALLY seriously. We got there late, so the guys were at one table and Jenn and I were at another (we didn't last very long - although I was in longer than John). The boys decided to play a side game and Jenn and I spent quality time drinking and gossiping (quite fun).

Today I left work early to go to lunch with John and finish packing up the last of the apartment. It was weird walking out of the apartment with nothing in it, empty, as if I never lived there.

My parents are coming on Friday to spend the weekend, so I'm excited to show them the new place.

Well I'm sleepy and have to be up at 6:30am. Love you all...

So after going back and forth, I finally did it!

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:25:18 GMT

I'm going to Europe (London, Paris, and Rome) on August 4th!

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:45:26 GMT

So I signed the lease last week. Its official, I'm leaving with Ellie next year in her apartment. I talked to Caitlyn, finally, and we're doing better. I'm worried that since we wont be living with eachother anymore that we'll lose touch, but we both agreed that us living together hasnt been the best for our friendship, so hopefully this is the best decision.

School has been crazy for me lately. I'm looking forward to spring break. I'm actually going home, apparently my family misses me. It will be a nice break. Kim's coming to visit VA now for Easter, which is nice. At least I'll have some of my "family" with me.

John and I celebrated our one year this weekend by being lazy bums, sitting on my couch and watching movies. It was actually a much needed break from everything. We've both have had crazy schedules lately and needed the break from the real world.

Well, the weather is bad here right now and everyone is hoping for a snow day (probably wont happen) so I should get to bed. Night Night world.

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:19:30 GMT

I'm coming back on Thursday, and I've already told Bethie I'm claiming her!

Bleh...

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:24:04 GMT

This week has drained me completely. I was getting an average of 3 hours of sleep a night, which resulted in Lisa having a fever last night. I slept for 12 hours and feel a bit better. Hopefully I have enough energy to go to the LPE social at schooners at 4. I missed the last one and I really want to know who else is in my Frat. (ps I get inducted at graduation this year..yay!)

This weekend should be fun, so I really hope that I'm not sick for it. Tonight Danielle's movie/food party with the usual gang. Tomorrow spending the day with John. Its the only day we get together all week, so I think we're simply staying in and hanging out. And then Sunday I'm going to Arlington because my sister is at Shelia's until Monday.

Anyway... I'm off to finish some Debate homework, and then studying for mass comm.

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:35:49 GMT

So yesterday, after a day long mall trip with Ellie, I found the perfect anniversary/valentines day gift for John (hopefully he will agree).

This weekend has been ridiculously warm and I'm loving it. I walked around yesterday in flip flops and a tank top. I can't wait until spring. My schedule is easier this semester than last, but it is still kicking me in the butt a little. I'm also starting my second job (hopefully) this week, so that wont help. I haven't gotten a paycheck yet so I'm still barely getting by. My dad's been really great about helping me, so I'm thankful for that. Though I was getting use to liking on special k, I like some variety to my diet.

John and I barely see each other because of our stupid schedules, but we're getting better at being phone people. We're trying to make sure we get at least one night a week to see eachother. But I get him for Valentines Day, so that makes me happy.

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:54:55 GMT

So I fell in love with Daisy, a four year old cat at the Norfolk SPCA. I was all set to take her home wth me after spending an hour playing with her. Then discovered that this particular spca will only adopt to those 21 years or older.....boo

Cat?

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:30:49 GMT

So I've been going to the SPCA and humane societies looking for a cat or a dog. I've decided, giving my apartment lifestyle, I cannot get a beagle (which is the only type of dog I really want), so I've made my decision between dog or cat, and am going to get me a cat. Since I would be a new cat owner, before I jump into this, does anyone have any advice? Type? Age? Ect?

I should unpack, but that would involve getting up....

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:10:31 GMT

Well, after traveling back and forth between newport news and carmel, a car accident, and being sick, I'm back in my apartment and EXHAUSTED! All of my belongings are piled into the living room in bags and boxes, I should really unpack but I'm much too comfortable.

Less than two weeks until school starts and I have yet to make any money over break, which is hurting me in the whole having food to eat portion of life. I'm hoping the library has some hours I can cover before school starts again and/or I find a new job.

I have a ridiculous cough for about three days, which is upsetting me. DIE COUGH!

I spent New Years Eve at Danielle's with a few others and John. It was nice but resulted in Lisa being hung over until 10pm the next day. Jeff Dunham on the 2nd was AMAZING!!!! I splurged and bought me a poster.

I hate that I didn't see everyone I had intended too while I was home and I'm sorry I left so quickly. Due to the weather, I thought it would be best to leave as soon as possible. A big part of me does not feel like Carmel is my home and that upsets me to no end. I realized that I was more excited to come back to VA than to go back to NY. I dont know. I have a year and a half to decide if I want to end up back in NY or not after graduation. I guess thats enough time to figure it out.

Anyway, I guess I should shower or something since I just got here and have been driving since 5am.

Later Loves!
Lisa

PS - Congrats Cat for graduating!!!!

Twilight Zone Marathon

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:41:59 GMT

Well Gals and Guys, its New Years Eve. I hope you all enjoy the time. Comment back with your resolution!

1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Worked at the Trible Library, got an apartment, learned to be an adult

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yea I kept it. I promised myself to be happy in 2008 and I generally was. I'm not sure what its going to be for 2009, but I'll keep you posted

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nikki gave birth (though I wish we were closer)

4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, close calls though :(

5. What countries did you visit?
the US

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
A better income

7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Valentines Day (first day at Trible LIbrary), and March 2

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not taking Joey Back, Landing a fantastic internship, and learning responsbility

9. What was your biggest failure?
Letting the stress get to me

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I kind of had the flu but not really

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmmm, best thing.....Lewis Black Ticket!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My parents for helping me when I needed, John for putting up with my insanity, and all of the new friends I made this year for basically being there

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
You live, you learn, and you move on

14. Where did most of your money go?
Probably apartment decor, furniture, and whatnot

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
New York with John, Shrek the Musical, Lewis Black, Jeff Dunham, the apartment, School starting again

16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Diary of Jane and Clothes Off

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? much happier
ii. thinner or fatter? I think I lost weight, but I'm not sure
iii. richer or poorer? lol probably poorer

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Photography, writing, and film editing

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Stressing

20. How did you spend Christmas?
The usual, food, family, and friends

22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Yes, yes I did!!!

23. How many one-night stands?
None

24. What was your favorite TV program?
House and Nip Tuck (WHICH IS COMING BACK SOON!!!)

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
bleh, hating someone is a waste of time

26. What was the best book you read?
A Million Little Pieces but I havent finished a book since :(

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Hmmm.....not sure

28. What did you want and get?
To be happy with myself and my choices, and yes, I have finally found that

30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Well there were many: Dark Knight, Iron Man, Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons, and probably more

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Cheeseburger in Paradise and party with the lovelies. I turned 20.

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Less stressing

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
I got really into skirts with boots, and jeans with flip flops

34. What kept you sane?
John

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Can I just say I heart Seth Green lol

36. What political issue stirred you the most?
That people are insane when it comes to politics and don't like it when others have opposing positions

37. Who did you miss?
Kim! and my family

38. Who was the best new person you met?
John, Amanda, the Library Crew, and all the rest!

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
Never let anyone try to control you or bring you down, listen to your own heart, and at the end of the day, the mirror won't seem as scary

2008 stolen from Bethie

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:20:22 GMT

Post the first line from the first entry of every month!

January | Journal was deleted so....ummm ????

February | Dear....If none of you have noticed, every entry after August 1, 2007, has been deleted, but not so by my own doing.

March | Interesting night...ps - John and I are official now!

April | So after much debate ...I'll be home May 31 - June 14.

May | I have a secret....

June | Hey World, Guess who's coming in to NY for two weeks, oh that would be me.

July | After a long week, I get to see the boy tonight!

August | My uncle had a heart attack last night.

September | Yes, that is right, another tropical storm is hitting my school.

October | So I had an emotional breakdown yesterday outside of Panera.

November | So i've been going back and forth on whether or not I should get this certain something for John for Christmas, and so today I asked him.

December | Well, this semester FINALLY ended on Friday.

I'm kind of a loser...haha but you like it

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:34:47 GMT

So I was up until about 1am coding Pfac's myspace page, and then after all of that, I remembered that myspace doesnt support flash so my links arent working correctly..ugh....

Anyway...

1) Where did you begin 2008?
At Joey's with Bethie and Kevin

2) What was your relationship status by Valentine's Day?
Single, but on Valentine's Day, I met John and we've been together ever since.

3) Were you in school anytime this year?
Yep, CNU ruled my life.

4) How did you earn your money?
CNU Library

5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
I brought mommy to the hospital the other day, but she's fine

6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
Yes, pulled over because my headlight wasn't working, and was directed the wrong way through a construction sight by a cop and he got mad at me

# 7?

8) What did you purchase that was over $1000?
Tuition?

9) Did you know anybody who got married?
I know people who got engaged

10) Did you know anybody who passed away?
ummmm...no I don't think so

11) Did you know anyone who had a baby?
Yep, Nikki had sean!

12) Did you move anywhere?
Yep, moved into the Apartment.

13) What concerts/shows did you go to?
Ummm, I'm sure I went to a few....the ones lately have been switchfoot and Mannheim Steamroller

14) Were you registered to vote?
nope

15) Who did you want to win Big Brother?
ummmmm....i've never seen that show

17) Where do you live now?
VA mostly

18) Describe your birthday?
Dinner at Cheeseburger in Paradise with the loves and party at John's place (in a tiara of course)

19) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2008?
become an adult...

20) What has been your favorite moment?
I really loved 2008, there have been so many great moments. I think on of my favorites was bringing John to NY over the summer because I got to introduce him to the people who mean the world to my back home

21) What's something you learned about yourself?
I need to take time to relax....and let other people help me, I take on way too much

22) Any new additions to your family?
No, but we expect a few engagements soon

23) What was your best month?
February-Now

24) What music will you remember 2008 by?
Breaking Benjamin and Gym Class Heroes's

25) Who has been your best drinking buddy?
John, haha

27) New friend?
Danielle, Modi, Mulnar, Chaffee, Guerrin, ect AND The Library Crew (I miss you seniors!)

28) Favorite night out?
St. Patrick's Day....lol

29) Do you think your 2009 will be better than 2008?
I think it will be different..I'm growing up and its weird...

( ) kissed in the snow
(x) celebrated Halloween
(x) had your heart broken
( ) went over the minutes on your cell phone
( ) someone questioned your sexual orientation
( ) came out of the closet
( ) gotten pregnant
( ) had an abortion
( ) done something you've regretted

OTHER
( ) painted a picture
(x) wrote a poem
(x) ran a mile
( ) shopped at Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch
( ) posted a blog on MySpace
( ) visited a foreign country
(x) cut in a line of waiting people
(x) told someone you were busy when you weren't
(x) partied to celebrate the new year
( ) cooked a disastrous meal
(x) lied about how old you were
( ) prank called someone

In 2008 I...
[ ] broke a promise
[x] fell out of love
[x] told a little white lie
[x] lied
[x] cried over a broken heart
[ ] disappointed someone close
[x] hid a secret
[ ] pretended to be happy
[ ] slept under the stars
[ ] kept your new years resolution
[ ] forgot your new years resolution
[x] met someone who changed your life
[ ] met one of your idols
[x] changed your outlook on life
[x] sat home all day doing nothing
[ ] pretended to be sick
[ ] left the country
[ ] almost died
[x] given up on something/someone important to you
[ ] lost something expensive
[x] learned something new about yourself
[x] tried something you normally wouldn't try and liked it
[x] made a change in your life
[x] found out who your true friends were
[x] met great people
[x] stayed up til sunrise
[ ] cried over the silliest thing
[x] had friends who were drifting away from you
[ ] had a high cell phone bill
[x] spent most of your money on food
[ ] had a fist fight
[x] went to the beach with your best friend(s)
[x] gotten sick
[ ] liked more than 5 people at the same time
[x] became closer with a lot of people

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:05:32 GMT

I have a feeling I wont end up back in NY after I graduate....

I'll be in NY on TUESDAY!

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:03:59 GMT

Well, this semester FINALLY ended on Friday. Some of my grades are posted and I did alot better than I thought I would do! John gave me three of my presents throughout finals week (one of which being Wall-e).

Tuesday we got all dressed up and saw Mayhem Steamroller at Ferguson and it was AMAZING. They played Christmas music and had a visual show, and I loved every minute of it. For Saturday, John got floor seats for the American Bang, Switchfoot, and 3 Doors Down. Don't judge me for being excited to go to that concert. John doesn't even listen to those bands but brought me because he knew I'd like it..I thought that was sweet. He said that there is another present coming before New Years. I'm excited.

Besides that, I've spent most of my time studying, taking finals, working, and finally cleaning the entire apartment. Now I'm relaxing until John gets off work, possibly catching a movie tonight with Ellie, and then leaving at 5am tomorrow.

Who am I seeing, and when?!?!

ITS ALMOST CHRISTMAS!!!

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:48:17 GMT

Thanksgiving = Family, more food than anyone should ever consume, wine, catching up, and meeting boyfriends

Black Friday = saving 200 dollars on clothes, new wardrobe, new hair, and happiness!

Happy Thanksgiving

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:23:24 GMT

What are you thankful for?