Cause I'm a loose bolt of a complete machine

Merry Christmas!

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:40:17 GMT

So I had a wonderful Christmas! Marc and I did all the holiday trotting this year.
We spent Christmas eve with the Baduini side of the family. My Grandparents announced that instead of the beach this year (where we tend to go every year for two weeks with this side of the family) that all 15 of us were getting on a plane and spending 10 days in ITALY! I'm so excited! We're spending ten days in Tuscany and then 3 days in Palermo with my Pop's cousin and his family. I really want to try to see Rome but I'm not sure if we are taking a day for that or not. I'm going to Italy folks!
Right after we were done there Marc and I got in the car and drove two hours to Brick to be with Marc's grandparents and family. Everyone was really happy to see us and really happy for Christams considering they had us up at 7 to open gifts. *sleepy face* Marc got a nice GPS, his sister got an iTouch, his brother a new popcorn maker, and me? I got a very pretty ring from my boy.

Isn't it just the prettiest ring? It has our names on it and everything! I was so excited when he gave it to me.
We packed everything up and made our way back to my Uncle's house for dinner because my cousin was home from Missouri where he's doing some army training. We had a fabulous dinner, my Aunt Sue really put out a spread, and then opened more gifts. I got a Hello Kitty Toaster. That's right Dan, a Hello KItty Toaster. It toasts her face into the bread. Overall, a great holiday with a great family!

A step by step of events that nearly lead to my friend Morgan getting chucked in the lake

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:27:49 GMT

We had just finished up watching Battle Royal in my Thursday night meeting of our Sci-fi and Comic book club (it's basically nerd club). We all gave this big group hug to say goodbye to our friend Amanda and someone grabbed her side by accident and she started to laugh and pulled away. My newest friend John Oese had my friend Chris Morgan (who we call Morgan) underneath the arms and he pulled him back through the door we had been standing in.

Here is where I come in. I decided to try and tickle Morgan because he is super ticklish. So, I went after his stomach. He was all "No! No." and he put up his right leg to push me back and I just grabbed it. My friend Charlie Perez, laughing, grabbed Morgan's left leg. We started carrying Morgan off and then Charlie playfully yelled "To the Lake!" We have a lake on campus not very far from where we were standing. I seconded his yell, crying, "To the lake!" and took off running. So did John and Charlie.

We ran off to the lake followed by Jon Greenfeder, Mike Moss, and Morgan's friend Jason. We were running full speed as fast as we could. At one point I had to hand off my purse to Jon and Morgan intercepted it. He stole my itouch out of my purse as leverage and I let him go to get it back. At this point I though we were done. Jason picked where I left off and they took off, laughing.

We made it to the lake but, if you actually want to chuck a friend in the lake, make sure you don't use up all your energy running there. We didn't have the energy to boost him over the rock wall and then carry him down the bank into the lake.

I've never had so much fun. Well, okay, I'm sure I've had that much fun, but that's certainly the most fun I've had in a while. I laughed all the way back to my dorm.

Some things I have learned in the past few weeks

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:46:35 GMT

There are fish in the lake outside my dorm.
When you get your ID car authorized to swipe the front gate it is then somehow always open.
White cheddar mac and cheese is not as awesome as it should be.
Girls from Idaho just don't do it for me, or my friends.
I can eat 19 Hooters naked chicken wings in one decent go.
A stuffed clown fish can bring endless happiness so can a tiny stuffed Sanji that I attached to a string.
I'm a lot like Marc's Mom when it comes to watching football.
Freeze Dried fruit is yummy.
Apples kind of put a lump in my throat.
Apparently my mother only answers the phone when I call.
Apple Cinnamon tea leaves behind a smell that won't wash off.
Pink haired girls make me laugh.
I will kill someone to get a parking spot in the Overlook parking lot.
Girly clothes can look good on me.
Owning a Davis Drug guide is awesome.
Sexy costumes are more expensive than non sexy ones.
I look good in a polo shirt.
My roomie talks to much.

I've had a good few weeks. I ordered some anime swag (including a Haruhi Suzimiya pillow, an adorable Sanji-kun plushie, and a Hetalia USA I Love Hamburgers wall hang) and a present for Marc who's birthday is next Saturday. I ordered his xmas gift too cause his birthday gift is back ordered. He'll prolly get his xmas gift next weekend and his birthday gift around xmas time.

I started working my clinicals today. That means I get to go to the hospital once a week and see actual people. I get to see patients starting next week. I'm very, very, exicted to see patients next week. All I'm going to be allowed to do is give a patient a bed bath and talk to them but I'm still really excited to do that. I'm going to do well. =D

I feel...

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:46:21 GMT

....like I didn't do enough today. Like today is some mythic date 09.09.09 and I just went to the mall and bought a watch. Blergh.

I hope this lethargy passes soon.

EDIT: I saw Ranka Lee costume at the mall when I was there! At the bookstore. I almost dropped the 70 right there for it only cause I'll never see it again, but I didn't. I want to think about it first and also judge that I may want to buy Halloween costume stuff as well.

Oh and wouldn't that be a world?

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:39:37 GMT

It's been a hectic couple of months. I finished my Microbiology class with an IDK grade because I emailed my prof but she never emailed me back. I'm sure I did well but I still would like to know. I went to Florida with my Marc and his family which was very fun. We did a lot of stuff, swam in the pool, went on a day cruise to the Bahamas, and overall spent a great deal of time having fun! Best of all we weren't sick of each other by the end of the week which was the most awesome of all. I worked a ton towards the end of the summer and made some good money for school.

Which I am now back at. *happy sigh* There really isn't anything like being back with my friends. I was so happy moving back in. I still am. Despite sratching up my leg and losing a sweatshirt I couldn't be any happier.

Let the year begin!

Manga is not pizza

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:06:32 GMT

And my newest find Dramacon is not manga, but I don't care because it gives me exactly what I'm looking for in a story. When I first saw it in the store I ignored it because it was a comic not a manga but recently I had to purchase an itouch for nursing school and the first chapter was free to read so I downloaded it. May I just say, awesome!! I reccomend it to anyone looking for a happy cute short story. I've read the whole thing three times since Thursday, at least.

The guy in the glasses is Matt (acts just like Marc hehe and Marc agrees) and the girl is Chriss or Christie.She loves "Pawky" and mangapop books. I am so in love with Matt btw *dreamyface*

Now, now I need to read more. Must get fix!

Otakon 2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:48:47 GMT

Memorable things that happened-

-Got my fingers shut in a car door
-Broke my Tank Top
-Got stolen from by scum
-Had fabulous conversations
-Heard a great man speak
-Had a fantastic personal day with Marc
-Tried to find a missing earring
-Missed an interesting Panel
-Found a kid Nami P.O.P. for $18
-Made up for a bad present
-Scored awesome new phone charms (Thanks Amanda and Jess!)
-Shared the same nachos twice
-Found a hot dog shaper that I needed, should have bought the sammich press alas
-Was a wingman
-Found two new lovely animes
-Decided to invest in comfier shoes
-Missed out on a squishy piggy (super sad face maybe I'll order one)
-Slept int the most comfortable bed ever
-Had so much fun I wish I was still there

Overall, I chalk one up for the win column.

OBJECTION!

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:43:56 GMT

Oh the hilarity that ensues in a h manga *laughs* it is going to be a good day.

Made me chuckle.

Happy Birthday to Me

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:06:40 GMT

I had a great night last night! My mom bought me a pair of tickets to go see Rascal Flatts, my all time favorite country music band. They played a great show, no a fantastic show. We (Marc and I) had lawn seats but because of the muddy grass we picked a spot in front of the mud and although we couldn't really see the stage but we had a great view of a screen but because of the mud no one sat in front of us. It was nice in our lawn chairs. Marc and I listening to songs about love and happiness.

They played a great encore too that included "Revolution" by The Beatles and one of my favorite songs of theirs, "Life is a Highway". Darius Rucker (formerly of Hootie and the Blowfish) opened for them singing some of his great country hits and the song "Only Wanna Be With You" which everyone should know. *smiles*

It was a great birthday present. Marc got me a copy of Sims 3 tew and haven't opened it yet cause my next action is to be napping but I will play later.

Planned is dinner and Transformers 2 at 11:59 in IMAX! Awesome! A bunch of my friends are coming and my sister. I can't wait.

Happy birthday to me indeed.

P.S. Marc if you let another occasion go by without getting me some sort of card you will not be happy. Oh no. You, will not be happy. =D

I'm back and I'm tan.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:01:47 GMT

I've been thinking about this all week what to say about what could possibly be my only trip to Hawaii (although it was so nice I hope to go back) so I decided to include pictures.

After an excruciating ten hours on a plane we arrived on sunny Ohau. It was a massive 6 hours behind New Jersey time so needless to say we were sleepy but it was dinner time. The view from our hotel was fantastic.

We stayed right on Waikiki beach in the Hale Koa (House of the Warrior) hotel. If you guessed it right this is the Military hotel in Hawaii. Super cheap and amazing. Relatives for the win.

Monday: We hiked up Diamond Head Peak and got an insane view of the island. A tough but short hike up the side of an extinct volcano.

My awesome family and me. Left to right: Aunt Sue, Uncle Jeff (Colonel in the Reserve Army Corp of Engineers) Megan (my cousin Chris's girlfriend), cousin Matt, cousin Chris (Second Lt. soon to be in the Army corp of Engineers, just graduated West Point why his girlfriend could go and not my Marc), me in my silly hat followed with my fabulous sister Janella. Only missing my mother and my cousin Kelly.
A few shots of the view from the top.

Awesome right? I loved it and it was worth every minute of the stupid hike. Stupid stairs. *grumbles*
That night we went a luau at the hotel. The announcer wasn't to great but one of the actors was just so hilarious he made the whole show. My sister got a picture with him! Notice the red cheeks? She was drinking lulz.

Tuesday we went to breakfast at a restaurant I picked out! It was called Eggs an' Things and it was fantastic. Then it was shopping. My sister and I wandered around what we got to calling the Rodeo Drive of Hawaii because it was filled with an insane amount of expensive stores. Also an insane amount of Japanese Tourists. So many that one could actually pay with yen. Boggled my mind a little. I enjoyed all the fabulous shopping the area had to offer. In fact under the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which was next to our hotel, there were almost as many shops as were on the Rodeo drive. It was crazy strange. While we did that my Uncle Jeff and my cousin Kelly took a great LOST tour of the places the shoot on the island.

Wednesday we went snorkeling. It was awesome and super cheap, although we had to get up at 6 to get there early for a good spot and free admission. We saw two turtles! Actual freaking SEA TURTLES. My snorkel mask kept trying to drown me so I didn't stay in to long but I would go back again (with my own mask).

My Aunt Sue and cousin Kelly are walking by and that is me laying on the towel. I have a T-Shirt on cause I burned like a mad mother the day before. I'm peeling as I type =p
After we got back from the beach we went shopping at the Pearl Harbor Naval Exchange. For those who don't know, an Exchange is basically an Army (PX-Post Exchange), Air Force (BX-Base Exchange), or Navy (NEX-Naval Exchange) sponsored department story. The prices are crazy awesome and to even shop there you need a military I.D. Or a friend with one. It is totally worth going. The also have commissaries, which are like supermarkets. Both are super cheap and are found all over the world. I had Taco Bell for dinner. =D

Thursday was Pearl Harbor. I didn't bring my camera out of respect for our nations dead. It was humbling. I'm glad I went.
After that is was back to the NEX for lunch. A little afternoon shopping then Cheeseburger: Waikiki for dinner. Best burger I've had in a while. I want to go to the one in Key West next. We did a little family shopping after that then it was off to bed.

Friday the family went kayaking which I, my mother and my cousin Kelly opted out of. We stopped at a totally boss Salvation Army store where I picked up two awesome tee-shirts and a super cute pink skirt. After the kayaking we went out to the North Shore for some shaved ice and dinner at a seafood place that would have been better had it been better on choices. We all collapsed when we got back.

Saturday Mom, Uncle Jeff, Aunt Sue and I did some historical sightseeing at the Palace of the old Hawaiian Royalty. That was fun and informative although I won't bore you with the details of history stuff cause that's a love it or hate it deal. Here is a fabulous picture of my Mom near the front gates though.

On the way back to the hotel my Aunt saw this sign I had to take a picture of. Had too.

Before you ask, every sign on that porn is involved in porn somehow, even Tres Jolie. It was like an escort club or something. Ha.
After that Mom, Uncle Jeff and I went to the Bishop museum, which had an awesome science hall I really enjoyed. I played around with a fake volcano. That night all the kids played a kick butt game of Monopoly in which Janella ruled all and Chris blamed me for his loss.

The next day we were all supposed to go on a nature hike but as it turns out my Uncle thought the flight was 3 hours later then it really was. My sister and cousin Matt happened to figure it out while the rest of us were at a Hawaiian swap meet. Thank goodness they freaking figured it out or we would have missed our flight. We split into two groups after that and Uncle Jeff hosted a personal hike up into the woods. I opted out, walked around a little with group number two and then we stated our return home journey. That was Hawaii. For a final bit I present a montage of Jolie In Hawaii!

1-Yes that is me eating a freaking McRib. It was awesome.
2-Me chilling on Sunday in the room.
3-Janella and I on top on Diamond Head.
4-Janella took that of me at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
5-Me near the Hawaiian Palace.
6-Chilling at the Punchbowl Cemetery.

Overall this trip was fantastic. FANTASTIC. I want to go back and stay at the Hilton, yum. I had a great time, great food, great activities, and I had a great time with my family. It was great. The only thing missing was Marc. <3

P.S. Dan, I Have your shirt. It is a really big 2XL. I would have got a 3XL liked you asked but they were all like $50 bucks a piece and I didn't have the cash monies. I hope it fits!

For Marc and all other Scrubs fans.

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:27 GMT

I haven't laughed so hard in ages and ages.

I got memed! Also, Dan got me thinking and I wanted to post, but have nothing to say

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:49:41 GMT

01. Anyone who looks at this entry has to post this meme and their current wallpaper at their livejournal. (note: IDC if you do)
02. Explain in five sentences why you're using that wallpaper!
03. Don't change your wallpaper before doing this! The point is to see what you had on!

I don't need to much space to say I love the One Piece. I also really like this picture. Sanji with the gun=super sexy pants (take handguns plus lollipops, see what that does to me rawr) Also the outfits all seem to fit each person jsut right. Wish I had Sanji's kimono

PS. Rena, I finished all of Twisted Mirrors, dead tree form and online. I command you write more now, or I will be forced into violent action. No fooling though, it was fantastic and I would have no problem paying you for any volumes you should feel the need to put out in the future. Which should be all of the comic. Go on now. *makes shooing motions*

PPS. My mom got me tickets to see Rascal Flatts for my birthday! Marc and are going to the PNC Bank Arts Center on June 25th. *squee* Also, I leave for Hawaii Sunday. Just thought I'd mention. =p

Attention Picnic People! All you non-new Jerseyians.

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:58:53 GMT

I, or rather Marc and I, need information on are Picnic this Saturday. Is it still on? Where will it be? What shall we bring? What shall we wear? What time is it? Lordy, Lordy ever so many questions.

Marc and I were thinking of bringing the following: pasta salad, egg salad (with all the accouterments bread, salt, pepper, lettuce etc.), mini-cupcakes, and Idk maybe something else if I feel like making it.

What will everyone else be bringing? Is it still a cosplay picnic?

The question queen retires, hoping to have her questions answered soon.

I want to destroy lives too....

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:44:38 GMT

I want the Sims 3. Let my money saving quest begin!

Cosplay plan B the Back-up

Thu, 28 May 2009 20:17:45 GMT

Because of my lack of trying hard enough (Actually I worked very hard, just at Anatomy not at losing weight and I'm happy with the choice) I am unable to to be Sailor Jupiter for Otakon. *sad face* But it's okay cause I have a backup plan! I'm going to be Winry from Full Metal Alchemist.

It started when I found a pair of pants that I lost when I packed up to come home they look just like those pants. I already have the pants, the shirt, the gloves, the shoes and the wrench. All I need now is the shirt she ties around her waist and the wig of course.

I will aim for Sailor Jupiter next year when I can set aside more time for weight lose and fund allocations. =D

It's official

Thu, 21 May 2009 02:06:57 GMT

I'm....a Star Trek nerd.

To all my One Piece friends

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:33:20 GMT

www.onepieceofficial.com/

Check this out. It's Funimations One Piece Website and wow I'm impressed not gonna lie. They stream videos the new episodes live same day broadcast from Japan! I can't watch of course but still nice.

I am...Captain...James T.....Kirk and Uhura and Chekov apparently.

Mon, 18 May 2009 20:43:24 GMT

Your results:
You are James T. Kirk (Captain)

James T. Kirk (Captain)		50%
Uhura		50%
Chekov		50%
Beverly Crusher		45%
Spock		42%
Leonard McCoy (Bones)		40%
Deanna Troi		40%
Jean-Luc Picard		35%
Geordi LaForge		35%
Will Riker		35%
Worf		30%
Mr. Sulu		20%
Data		20%
Mr. Scott		10%
An Expendable Character (Redshirt)		0%

You are often exaggerated and over-the-top
in your speech and expressions.
You are a romantic at heart and a natural leader.

Click here to take the Star Trek Personality Test

Feels like Marc and I

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:01:59 GMT

Wow

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:25:33 GMT

I'm up for a position on my Sci-Fi Club's eboard as the Vice-President of Events. Basically I make sure that we have the rooms we need for our club meetings, arrange events like Video Game Nights and the Halloween Ball, and other club duties.

I really wanted this job and didn't want to take it cause I start my clinical work next fall and wouldn't really have time. I thought maybe I could do both but Marc has me freaked out about the whole thing. Telling me I won't have time to do it. I think maybe I'll just need help. So I'm recruting help from Jon, Morgan and most of all our last and most wonderful VP of events Amanda! *pleads for help* I'm just really glad I have friends who can help.

How does this sound for an event? Battle of the Rock Bands

Because I'll never get to Heaven if I'm singing this song

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:28:19 GMT

It is amazing how easy it is to become obsessed with a new webcomic. That magic joy you get by reading through all the back story and falling in love with the characters and the heartbreak when you suddenly realize you're in the present and have to wait for updates like everyone else. Through the benefits of clicking and pointing I found Parallel Dementia pd.milkinthepantry.com/ which pulls your right in with a good first panel. a couple months in they do a wonderful crossover with Emergency Exit.

So after I finished PD, I moved right on to Emergency Exit. eecomics.net/ If I hadn't read PD first and known what was too come I never would have been able to get through the opening comics. EE seems to just fall into it's story, like it picks whats coming next out of the hat. But it sticks to it. In the 6th or 7th comic Eddie (who hasn't been named yt) simply pulls out a hammer and beats Bob(also unnamed at this point). Since that point Eddie's hammer is a constant. A cat suddenly appears in the next comic. The story is so brilliant though. I find myself dying for the next update. The story just gets better and better as it goes along and you simply find yourself in love with the characters. If I could be Eddie, with his coolness enhancers, and strange ability to be awesome beyond his means I would in a heartbeat. I love him so much I may have to dress up as him for Otakon. Comic number 1017 style. The animation style also goes through soem really massive changes and some really subtle ones too. It comes out nice evertime though.

I seriously recommend reading both of these comics. There stories are both different and captivating. Yay webcomics!

P.S. Something's Gotta Give is the only movie in which Keanu Reeves emotes at all.

Ranka!

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:24:37 GMT

My favorite Ranka Lee pose from Macross Frontier is from episode 12 when she flys in and sings to calm down the riot. She sings Seikan Hikou in that super cute orange dress and she twinkles and I love it! They just put out a figure for it and it is so perfect I just want it right now on my desk.

Lets hope that she shows up at Otakon!

She even has an Ai-kun! >.< Blergh so cute!

Bad day

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:09:05 GMT

It's only noon and my day is already crap. I have some kind of throat thing that make my throat hurt so bad and requires antibiotics to fix. I have a quiz at 2 which I don't think I'm really ready for. I feel horrible and there isn't even anyone for me to talk to that would make me feel better Marc at work, my Mother worries about grades and my best friend is engrossed in a comic book.

I have never been more ready for spring break in my whole life.

Sanji does the Nyan Nyan Dance

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:23:56 GMT

For all you Macross Frontier and One Piece fans out there (or one or the other its still funny) lookie what I found. Sanji dances the Nyan Nyan Dance.

Hehe enjoy! =D

OMG

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:25:47 GMT

I'm on IMDB.

www.imdb.com/name/nm3305575/