My Best Friend :)

well, this is kind of self-explanatory.  Merry Christmas and/or whatever holidays you celebrate! :) Spend some time with loved ones during these holidays, that's what they're best for :)

Being Adorable (in the form of a playlist!)

This playlist... well it's a little self-explanatory and was created while some crazy stuff happened in the last week :) The words are the artists, and yeah. I felt the need to share :)

1. Simon Webbe
2. Ingrid Michaelson
3. Jon Mclaughlin
4. Joshua Radin
5. Jon Mclaughlin (it is a different song, I promise)
6. Kate Nash (one of my favorite songs ever.)
7. Amos Lee
8. Mamma Mia (the movie version, cos the broadway actress's voice bugs me)
9. Ingrid Michaelson (once again, I promise it's a different song)
10. Maroon 5
11. Christina Perri

yeah... I just felt the need to share that. Sometimes I do cute things and feel the need to share. it's a problem. Also. The puppy for today is REALLY CUTE. and I discovered that the local newspaper has a section for puppy ads! :) I love puppies so many!!

Other Really Good Things

1. Straight A's
2. Finishing College Apps!
3. Pretty flowers from a very sweet boy :)
4. DINO GUMMIES
5. My brand new drinking bird toy, compliments of daddy :)
6. Photo paper from the dollar store that actually works well!
7. decorating random things!
8. Sleep. So much sleep
9. Big fluffy socks
10. Sweet Tea

Things I Am Not Such A Fan Of

1. Stairs, and falling down them
2. The large number of bruises resulting from such a fall
3. Really cold school buildings
4. Having over 4 inches cut off when you asked the haircut lady to only cut off one...
5. Waking up in the morning
6. Did I mention the bruises and ouchy muscles from the stairs? cos stairs are mean...

But overall, things are good :)

Board game escapades with the family.

I Guess This Isn't So Bad...

Turns out there are a couple of benefits to being here instead of back home... and also just general good stuff in life non-related to my geographical location :)

Things That Actually Make Life Kind of Okay

1. 4.6 GPA. Awh yeah. They weight grades so wonderfully here.
2. 30/506 class rank :) That's in the 95th percentile-ish :P
3. Not so many homeworks :)
4. AWESOME NEW (probably) JOB!!! more on this later. when it's for sure
5. More time, because fewer electives that I feel the need to stay involved in!
6. Have I mentioned how much I love the food here?
7. Being Selected as a Westminster "Top Prospect Applicant" Hello faster admissions decisions!
8. Having an excuse to just not talk to people if I'm feeling antisocial!
9. This. I have been published on Sparknotes. And they didn't even tell me! :P
10. Senior Muffin Wednesdays. Yum.
11. Beach Day on Friday with the Family :)

Why I Still Miss Home

1. Still not big on humidity
2. Still not having so many friends
3. Once again, not so big on the school spirit
4. Freaking Freshman Class.
5. Frankly, it's home. I miss the people and the places and just about everything.

as a final note, this song makes me cry and gets stuck in my head and I am weirdly addicted to it now.

A Good Day

Life is Good :) Didn't see that one coming, did you? Well, While I'll admit that things aren't perfect, they're definitely getting better, and I actually had a good day today :)

Reasons Why Life Doesn't Suck So Much

1. New Favorite Song (and artist. so much love.) <3
2. New Friends
3. Still having my old friends
4. Debate is starting up for real!
5. Probably joining lacrosse
6. Teachers (and coaches!) who notice when something's up and make it easy to talk to them
7. So few homeworks :)
8. There isn't so much humidity anymore!
9. Possibility of the house selling
10. Almost done with my college apps
11. It's now the weekend :)

I was gonna add a list of things that still kinda suck, but I feel more like relaxing and enjoying my weekend :) Andy Grammer and I have a lot of catching up to do!

Dumb Mean Varmints

What does that have to do with anything? you ask. The initials. DMV. urrrrrgh. I have had my drivers license for over a year now, no incidents, etc. Now with this move, we're having to switch to North Carolina licenses. Shouldn't be a big deal, right? WRONG. according to the SUUUUPER helpful woman on the phone (SARCASM SARCASM SARCASM) I not only need to bring in my license, I also need documentation to prove that I had my permit, and my certificate of completion from drivers ed. From more than a year ago. Now before you start lecturing me about how I need to save important documents, yadda yadda yadda, this is not my fault that I don't have these. When I got my Utah license almost 13 months ago, they took these documents from me. And they didn't keep them on file. We called to check. Now upon informing SUUUUPER helpful woman of this, we were told my other option is to wait to get a license until I turn 18. Or I could always take drivers ed again! urrrrrrrrgh. So much anger have I. I got the license in Utah. Utah requires a permit and drivers ed. Logic says that since I have a license, I had all that stuff. Not only logic, but also the law. but noooo, this isn't enough for those Dumb Mean Varmints in the lovely (SARCASM SARCASM SARCASM) state of NC. At this moment I would like to come home more than ever. They don't want to let me drive, they're making me take freshman level classes, and I still have basically no friends. Soooo..... that stuff everyone said about how welcoming people here are....not feelin it. Not at all. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. :(

2010-2011

Pretty much every year I make a little video of pictures through the year with some relevant music. Usually I post this on facebook. This year, the facebook admins got mad because of the background music and I was unable to post it. so here is the one for my junior year.

Ta da!

Moping.... :/

I'm doing it again :/
Yeah...... but it's kinda hard not to when you're all alone and don't have anything left to keep you occupied. Also when you finished all your homework immediately after school to keep busy and keep your mind off things. I've been in school one week now, and still having a bit of trouble finding a place to fit in. Hence the moping and angsting and sitting alone in a quiet room whenever I'm not in school. And all the extra attention my homework has been getting is thanks to this. and when I say extra I mean excessive. Over the top. Way more than is necessary or normal. yep. I'm turning into a hermit. One who doesn't talk. I know right? Abbie not talking? crazy. But it's true. so I have compiled a lovely list today. (yes, I do constantly have a soundtrack in my life)

Songs That Aid My Angsting/Moping

1.This one is simultaneously depressing and mildly comforting
2.This is an old favorite for being mopey for me
3. Aaaaand the melancholy continues here
4. I have an irrational love for this man
5. This is one I am newly obsessed with
6. I have a very deep fondness for this man
7. Yes. I have entered full-on mope
8. This chick is always pretty interesting
9. The best part of this is the monkey suit.
10. This woman seems to be stalking me. all the time.

And on that miserable note, I have nothing positive to say right now, so I shall return to my angsting/moping

School Spirit

....we has it? Oh yes. Oh yes we do. I've only had 5 days of school at Cary High and things are already shaping up to be, well, different. Things like 8 buildings, and strict policies about not leaving campus, and tiny lockers, and really just hundreds of little things. The biggest thing I have noticed that is SOOO different, however, is the level of school spirit. It's incredibly, frighteningly, high. As is class spirit, especially within the senior class. Oh goodness the spirit....

First off- 2 days before school started, there was an "open campus" event where students and their families were invited to come and meet teachers, learn their way around the school, purchase lunch passes, etc. On this day there was a senior table I was sent to. Not only is there a senior class shirt listing all the seniors on the back, but they also handed out crowns that we were instructed to take home, decorate, and wear on the first day.

My Senior Crown

So I arrive on the first day, and it's nuts. Not only are all the speed bumps coming into the parking lot painted green and white, there are signs along the edge proclaiming "seniors 2012!" and "Seniors! Honk your horns!" Thankfully my dad didn't honk. Then the sidewalk was covered with chalk bearing similar messages, as well as our class slogan "It's better by the dozen" Whoo. There was a green and white balloon arch for the seniors to walk under, and someone filming us doing so. People painted their cars with "Senior! 2012!" etc. All for the first day of school. I can understand this kind of thing at the end, when it's graduation time and you're actually leaving school, but at the beginning of the year, not so much. It's just the first day of another year of classes, exams, and drama.

Also, in general school spirit is crazy high. People wear green and white constantly, and are always in Cary High shirts of some variety. The local water tower has "Class of 2012" painted on it. And at the local Rite Aid, you can purchase a plethora of Cary High items, including but not limited to- rain jackets, pajama pants, teddy bears, water bottles, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and gym shorts. At the class meeting, the amount of cheering and school spirited-ness was scary. I don't understand why everyone is always so excited about the school, or why every bulletin board or club poster on campus has to somehow make a word play using the mascot of the "imp". Really? IMPressive just makes my groan. "impin ain't easy" is a terrible spirit shirt slogan. argh.

Basically this all boils down to- It's high school. Not college. High school is a means to an end. You get in, get it done, get out, and get on with your life. If the senior year of high school is the best year of your life, that's just sad. And the color green of the cafeteria makes me feel a little ill. Too much, people. Save the spirit for college, when you actually choose where you go, as opposed to the state government choosing for you!!

Here ends my rant on school spirit :P
Rants to come: freshmen, busy work, and oh so much more ;)

Well I'm Just Adorable

<3

2 Weeks

That's right. As of tomorrow, I have been in my new town for 2 whole weeks. Whew. Those two weeks have taken FOREVER to go by, and we've had an earthquake and a hurricane. In the same week. My family and I are fortunately unharmed and it's all good. What we have not conquered however is unpacking. We've done so much of it and yet there are boxes ALL OVER which makes me thing back fondly to this list. Yeah, still not so fond of cardboard boxes, BUT there are.....

Things I Have Become Fond of Here

1. The food. Southern food=win
2. Everyone's nice
3. My cat is friendly now. Like will let me hold him!
4. The classes are incredibly easy
5. My room is more spacious here
6. My counselor was super easy to talk into changing my schedule
7. Did I mention the food?
8. The humidity is good for my skin
9. The debate team has been treating me like a princess :)

Things I'm Not So Fond of Here...

1. The humidity. It wreaks havoc with my hair and makes the air just feel too thick
2. The high school has 8 buildings and it's crazy easy to get lost
3. The amount of school spirit is terrifying
4. There is no dance or DECA
5. The only radio stations I can get clearly in my room are an Indian station, and a couple oldies and easy listening
6. It's insanely hot....
7. I don't really know anyone
8. No mountains. What they call mountains look more like hills to me
9. SO MANY THUNDERSTORMS :/
10. The streets are all curvy and change all the time what they are and it's crazy easy to get lost
11. We have oh so many natural disasters
12. It's so far away from everyone!!! Blargh!

Ah well. only about 50 more weeks to go, then it's COLLEGE TIME :P

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Ok so it's been a while since I've done anything on here. That is because I have been CRAZY BUSY!!!
But here I am on my shiny new computer that actually functions. Also, did I mention I'm in North Carolina now? oh yeah. I'm here now. Aaaaaand I just got off the phone with my new school counselor, oh joy. She seems nice enough, but I am not terribly excited with the results. Let's look at some comparative lists now...

Classes I Asked to/Wanted to Take

1. AP Economics
2. Speech
3. AP Statistics
4. Astronomy
5. Latin

I know I know, weensie schedule. But I'm a senior and didn't really need anything! Now this was what I had my dad request weeks ago. Today my counselor called after working it all out to tell me what my schedule actually is.... She told me that the only credits I actually needed to graduate were World History and Earth Science. And yet they will grant me no free periods.....
Classes I am Taking

1. Honors Psych
2. AP Human Geography
3. Honors Physics
4. AP Environmental Sciences
5. Career Management
6. AP World History
7. Honors Anatomy and Physiology
8. AP Statistics

Note how the only class I got that I wanted was stats. BLARGH >:(
Everything else was full apparently. this is so lame. Being the new kid sucks.
 More on things later....

:/

'nuff said...

Woooooork!

Oh my goodness! It's already July! whoa. Well, basically my summer has been 3/4 working, 1/4 hanging out (mostly with my boy :P)  I've come to have a real love/hate relationship with work...

Things I Love About Work

1. My coworkers. These people make me laugh like no other. I basically just love them
2. I get paid. wahoo!
3. Discounted Dippin Dots.
4. Actually having something to do in the summer
5. Having a job
6. Employee parties :)
7. Have I mentioned how much I love my coworkers?
8. I actually am getting kind of a tan thanks to this job!!

Things I Hate About Work


1. Cranky customers..
2. Fat people who don't feel the need to wear clothes, just cos it's a waterpark
3. Grease in my pores
4. Getting sticky from the soda machine
5. Actually having something to do in the summer...
6. Working in direct sunlight. Heat stroke much?
7. Earning less than minimum wage
8. My feet hurt ALL THE TIME now

But all in all, I think this is shaping up to be a very lovely summer :)

P.S. I think I have fallen in love with this song. I can't stop singing it.

House on the Market

Since this is the first time I've ever moved, I'm new to this whole "selling a house" thing. Boy have I learned a lot....

Things I Have Learned About Having Your House on the Market


1. The one and only time you don't make your bed the instant you get out of it, is the one and only time people will show up to look at it unexpectedly
2. You will also just happen to be covered in paint and wall plaster at that moment in time
3. You will also be terribly hungry and suddenly unable to eat the food in your house because you won't be there
4. The neighbors start looking at you oddly because you awkwardly wander the neighborhood when people look at the house, and when you go up to the door, you look nervous and unsure about entering your house
5. The entire house echoes because the furniture is gone
6. Nothing is ever quite the way you left it when you get back
7. You put more effort into making it look pretty than you ever did when you were just living there
8. You get super confused when you go to where something used to be and it isn't there anymore
9. One week of having it on the market feels like FOREVER.
10. You're a little afraid to be at home, and thus have a bag always ready to go with things like you wallet and keys and sunscreen, just in case you have to leave on a moment's notice

On another note, this is possibly the cutest song ever <3

Summer! :)

Ah summer. It's awesome. Hence the me not posting cos I've been too busy being awesome and having fun :P but I'm back now and here goes.
First week of my summer was spent in Dallas at NFL nationals. That's National FORENSIC League. Not Football. ...It means debate. Anyways, that was awesome and so....

Things I Loved About Dallas


1. NO ALLERGIES!!
2. No rain :)
3. I met Gregory T. Burns!! (just a little interp nerd moment. don't worry about it :P)
4. Spending so much time with my awesome team!
5. Trading jokes with random strangers in the hallway before rounds
6. Watching so many AMAZING pieces!
7. top 1/10 in supplemental debate :)
8. "The Biggest Honky-Tonk in the World"
9. I didn't get sunburned!!
10. Basically everything.

Things that Kind of Make Me Sad


1. I am officially no longer affiliated with the West High debate team :(
2. Saying goodbye to my debate partner
3. My entire house echoes
4. Having to be not in the house at weird hours so that strangers can walk around in it
5. The giant For Sale sign out front
6. August 14th
7. My daddy and my kitties are gone, and aren't coming back

Things I'm Loving About this Summer


1. Spending time with the people I love
2. Uber sale on goldfish...yum :)
3. New favorite song <3
4. SUN!!!!
5. I saw a really cute lizard today :)
6. No more school!
7. Really and truly amazing friends :)

I think that's all I've got for now

Music!

Pretty much my life can be summed up through song lately. Actually, no. SongS. yes. plural. For the past week or so, I seem to keep finding songs that basically ARE some aspect of my life, or remind me of a relationship with someone, or some such. SO of course I feel the need to share :)

Songs That I'm Sure Were Written About My Life, etc. (Yes, this does mean many famous people are obviously stalking me!)


1. This one is fairly self-explanatory. even though the bit at the beginning... a little weird.
2. :) d'awww 'nuff said.
3. grargh....yeah. this is me...
4. this is a touch harsher than what's really going on, but still. it fits. except for parts. mostly this one is just for the chorus.
5. THIS is bringin back the angst, but still is overly appropriate for certain parts of my life...
6. NOT FROM MY POINT OF VIEW but it ties in with number 4.
7. D"awwwwww again :P
8. flashback! to many many months ago :P
9. this is my jam with my best friend! (Team Stalk...HA)
10. my favorite song from the summer :) *(disclaimer, this one does swear, but it's not a huge thing. it's not tasteless :P)

I could go on and on and on with this, but I think I'll leave it at this for now :)

Angstin' it Up

That's right, I am embracing the massive angst that is my life right now. Feeding it, even. Because fighting it takes too much energy, and I just have so much to angst about!! So....

The List Of ANGST

1. This song is wonderful angst food! Thank you iTunes single of the week!!

2. 70+ hour train rides. That's a lot of anticipatory angst for me...

3. 3 massive papers due for theatre... in ONE DAY >:( (<-- it's angry at Mr. Neale)

4. I hit my shin on an empty bookshelf... DOUBLE ANGST

5. Ugly Work Uniform (Neon orange embroidery anyone?)

6. Cottonwood trees are in bloom. That means allergies out the wazoo for Abbie!

7. This is where I will be living for a year. Oh, did I forget to mention it's just from the set of stairs on the right over to the edge on the right?

8. One shower, 3 (sometimes 4) people, 1 year.

9. No more Bones until the fall! Minor, I know, but still.

10. I have so much work/stuff to do at home, that even with a four day weekend, I don't think I'll be hanging out with any friends, harumph.

Things That Are Not So Angsty

1. Awkwardly making friends at work :)

2. I passed my state-administered business test!

3. Beating Mr. Neale in an epic 20-minute one on one battle of What Are You Doing?

4. Work starting means not so much time to mope around the house!
5. My sunburn has largely gone away

6. Not having to write my extended essay outline

7. You Have Two Cows,,, jokes

8. Afro-Brazilian dance class

9. Family friends you have known your whole life throwing you a farewell party!

10. Having the best friends in the world :) Y'all are always there for me! Especially Man Buddy, My Bro, My Boy, My Ginger Sister, My Tell-All Buddy, and my trio of besties! My friends are the best friends EVER.

Safe Havens

Truth is, everyone needs one. A place they can be where they are comfortable and safe and all of their problems go away. Usually it's in your home, or somewhere you go almost everyday of your life. Mine was pretty simple. My bedroom, and if I didn't want to be there, I had other places in my house, or even in the school auditorium where I've spent countless hours of the past five years. I don't have a safe haven anymore. No part of my house is unchanged by the move, boxes are piled everywhere reminding me how mad I am at the world and how I wish  I could just run and not look back or stop, but I can't. The auditorium has been filled with P.E. classes hiding from the constant rain, and I have performed there for the last time ever. So I'm currently in the market for a new safe place, because I am sure being this full of rage at the world is not healthy. So I have a list today that I am making in an attempt to get rid of some of this rage, and maybe cheer myself up.

Why Boxes are Evil

1. The corners are incredibly sharp. Cardboard cuts are worse than papercuts

2. They're cumbersome and easy to trip over

3. They're so boring and gross on the outside, it's like they're there to hide everything and take the color out of life

4. They inspired this

5. ...and this...

6. They are OBVIOUSLY trying to eat this man alive!

7. I'm pretty sure this is self explanatory

8. Not really sure what to think of this......?

9. She's not so bad, although I think she shares my hatred for boxes....

10. I can't get away from them

11. ummm, yeah. point. made.

And may I just say I find the number of youtube videos and songs devoted to cardboard boxes to be alarminlgy high??

Being Sad

This past week I have been utterly depressed about some things. So here's my list of things that make me sad...

Things That Make Me Sad

1. Empty Bookshelves that Used to Be Full
2. This Song
3. Rain
4. Boxes
5. My parents selling things like the freezer and the piano
6. Less than a month until my daddy and my cats leave :/
7. Idaho

Too exhausted to try listing happy things... Maybe tomorrow. But hey, Puppies!

uuuuuuuunnnnnngggggghhhhhh

So this past week and a half... SO BUSY. Two AP tests, one IB test, dance rehearsals for the concert tomorrow, and so much packing!!! So I have been far too tired to write stuff and I think I'll keep it simple.

Things That Kind of Suck
1. The lack of food in my house
2. Idaho. I have a strong hatred for that state today.
3. There is no dance department at my new high school
4. My house is full of empty and full boxes, and it's incredibly depressing
5. The weather
6. The constant nagging/complaining coming from the parentals

Things That Aren't So Sucky
1. Tomorrow :)
2. We aren't doing anything in any class
3. Good books
4. This song
5. The puppies. They are always there an cute no matter what :P

Lets hope for a less busy, happier week this coming week!!

Strange Things I'm Going to Miss

When I move, I'm obviously gonna miss a lot of things about here, since I have never lived anywhere else. But there are some things aside from the obvious (boyfriend, friends, school, house, etc.) that I've realized I will miss!!

1. My dentist. I've always had the same dentist, and I quite like him!
2. The train noise I can hear at night
3. Making snowmen and having snowball fights (North Carolina rarely gets snow, and when they do it's not a lot)
4. Knowing that the entire city (state, really) will shut down on Sundays
5. People knowing that. although I look like I'm in middle school, I really will be a senior next year! and, no I did not skip any grades. I promise I am the appropriate age for my grade level, and just look excessively young
6. The grocery store near my house. I have a fondness. Don't judge.
7. How incredibly short thunder storms are here. I am terrified of thunderstorms.
8. How mundane and tame the hobos here are. (another fear of mine is hobos. Especially the ones in Vegas)
9. All the silly place names
10. pretty much just everything.

Although, today did have some positives, but right now there's really only one that sticks out in my mind...

I told my awful drama teacher that I'm moving this summer, and therefore won't be back next year, and don't need him to advise my Extended Essay.
Not only did he stand there with his mouth hanging open for about a minute in shock, he later admitted "Wow. There are a lot of things that are going to be really hard to do without you, Abbie!!"
Day Officially Made.
I will be remembering that conversation (particularly the open-mouthed stare) for weeks to come, and giggling with pure, unfettered glee :)

Holy Chaos, Batman

This past week has been completely insane, and I am finally at liberty to write about why. In August I will be making a cross-country move to Cary, North Carolina. Yeah yeah, you probably already knew that but still. That's not even the chaotic part, anyways! The chaos is in all the little details. The Realtor coming, packing things up, transferring schools, finding a new orthodontist, moving the cats, finding a new place to live, and all that is without mentioning the most complicated part!

How This is Going to be Complicated

1. Dad starts his job on June 20th, and has to be there by then

2. Mom can't leave until we solve the house

3. I have a summer job, and so need to stay as late as I can

4. My sister isn't going to be here, or in NC next year, and so needs to get to college at some point

5. When Dad leaves in June, he's taking all the furniture he can, including my bed, dresser, etc.

6. Dad is also taking the cats. by himself. all four of them.

7. Since the house probably won't be sold in time for me to get to school on time, Dad has to fly back in August to get me and the trailer, and even more furniture, etc.

8. Our car is too old to pull the trailer, so we'll have to rent a new one

9. We aren't going to be able to buy a new house until we sell this one, which means renting for a while, and then moving AGAIN

10. Until Mom sells the house and joins us, Dad and I will be on our own. His car is a stick shift. I can't drive it

11. Graduation requirements are not the same in North Carolina as they are here

Things That Make it a Little Better

1. New School mascot

2. I can take Latin classes!

3. I'll only live about 1.5 hours away from both sets of grandparents!

4. Southern food. OM NOM NOM

5. Once again, I must mention the mascot

6. Cheerwine, which happens to be the most delicious soft drink in the world :P

7. Only three hours from the beach!

8. It's only for a year, and then, if everything goes according to plan, I'll come back to Westminster College for school 

That seems to be all for now, especially seeing as my brain is so tired from my AP Chem test... :/

AP Anxiety

We've all been there before. That feeling of "Oh no! The test is this week!" I have that feeling times three. This week I will be taking the AP chemistry, AP literature, and IB math studies exams. Eek!! So I have decided to write a list about how to get rid of some of that excess test stress

How to Remove Excess Test Stress/Soothe the Crazy AP Monster Within

1. <---Look at the puppies!!! Over to the left and scroll up :)
2. Read a silly webcomic. I suggest this one
3. Throw stuffed animals around. They can take it
4. Chocolate. Lots of chocolate
5. Live in denial. If you don't think about it, it isn't real
6. Feed your cat spaghetti, it will make you laugh. (again, I'll get back to he spaghetti cat some other day)
7. Cry. It can actually help sometimes to just let it all out
8. Talk with your friends but try not to blame them or snap at them
9. ICE CREAM!!!
10. Just suck it up and get the test done with

That's all for now :) I'm off to go destress for my test tomorrow! Eeeek! :P

I'm a Workin' Gal!

So today was my first real foray into the working world. It was tedious, not very informative, and really disorganized. hmmm...sounds about right :P I will be spending my summer working at the new Seven Peaks Salt Lake (it used to be Raging Waters) in the food services division. y'all should come order foods from me.
Today was Orientation/Check-in, and it was reeeaaaallly pointless.
First weird thing- hundreds of high school students, and I didn't happen to know a single one! how does that happen??
Next weird thing- picture this, I'm sitting by myself, second seat from the end of the aisle. on my left, one open seat. on my right, 2-3. 2 girls come in late, see their friends down the row from me. Now you would think they would sit to my right, next to their friends. Wrong.One sits directly to my right, the other on my left. They then proceed to talk the ENTIRE time, and make me smell like their super strong shampoo...


Things I Learned By Sitting Between Random Strangers
1. The girl to my right (let's call her Tammy) was babysitting her nephew til 4 a.m. the night before
2. Tammy was going to church after orientation and before check-in, but she thought she would be done at 5
3. Tammy was then going to a Bees game
4. After said Bees game, Tammy was picking up the girl to my left (let's call her Ashley) to go to a movie at 8
5. Tammy and Ashley like Bon Qui Qui (look it up on youtube)
6. Tammy and Ashley think our managers are cute
7. Tammy and Ashley wanted candy
8. Tammy didn't eat breakfast
9. Tammy had her dad's phone because he left it at grandma's house and she picked it up
10. Ashley is really bad at being sarcastic/heckling
11. Ashley doesn't like that she's going to be working, and therefore didn't care about being there
12. Ashley needs to wear pants that actually cover her butt....

So THAT was fun... :P
Then I had to go to the park for check-in. Lots of paperwork and standing around in the cold. Got sized for a uniform, (t-shirt and a hat, plus my own jeans and close-toed shoes), had my picture taken for my snazzy employee badge, and went home.

A Couple of Things That Are Positive
1. My Supervisor recognizes me and knows my name already, unlike she does with the other 50+ employees in our department
2. The impressed look on said Supervisor's face when she found out that I have my ServSafe certification as opposed to just a food handlers permit
3. Training and cleaning has been moved to after all my AP/IB tests are finished
4. I had some nice bonding time with my Daddy
5. dailypuppy.com. It rocks my world. Look over to the left. That's right. A new puppy every single day!

all in all, a pretty good day :)

Target. It's a weird, weird place.

People I am Inclined to Kick

Yeah yeah I know. Second post in a day. In about two hours really. But I felt the need to get this list out. These are people I would very much like to kick right now, and why. Names will not be used to protect privacy, yadda yadda yadda. I think you'll be able to tell though, if you know me like you should :P

1. My Boyfriend's Father- for oh so many reasons...
2. My Boyfriend's Friend Who He Really Kind of Hates - for telling my boyfriend that he should "get some" while I'm gone. Not cool.
3. That Chick Who Asked My Boyfriend to Have Sex With Her- What. The. Poop. Who does that??? You know I exist, lady. You met me. I didn't like you then, I don't like you now. Back. Off. GRRRRRR.
4. My Debate Partner- SHOW UP TO PRACTICE ONCE IN A WHILE!!! We're going to Nationals in a little more than a month... WE NEED PRACTICE.
5. My Drama Teacher- I simply hate his guts. Everyone does though, nothing new
6. The Principal of My Boyfriend's High School - terrorizing innocent little girls who didn't happen to know that your school dances require straps on dresses, because she doesn't attend your school, is not cool. That was traumatizing, humiliating, mortifying, terrifying, I could go on for quite a while...
7. My I Don't Even Know What to Call You, Because Things Keep Changing- what happened to listening to me and actually giving a monkey's patootie??
8. My Computer- I know, I know. Not a person. But he has a name, and he's really annoying me right now...


Now that I've gotten that out, I think I should put something a touch more cheery, so now I will write a final list for the night:

People I am Very Grateful For, and Thusly Do Not Wish to Kick

1. My New Found Brother- you're a legitimately nice and good person, and I appreciate you very much
2. My Boyfriend's Mom- you're probably the nicest lady I have ever met, and I really appreciate all the stuff you're doing!
3. My Boyfriend- Well, duh.
4. My Man Buddy- always a cheerful smile and a firm handshake for me. Thanks for listening to all my crap
5. My Crazy Spaghetti Eating Cat- more on that some other day
6. The Nice Girl Who Made Me Straps- you were so sweet and the perfect antidote to psycho principal lady...
7. My Adorable Little Tell-All Buddy- even though I've only known you since August, you mean soooo much to me!!
8. My TOK Teacher- Coolest Lady in the World


I am sure if I kept at this I could think of many many more people for both lists, but I am getting sick of staring at my stupid computer's screen, and think 8 for each is plenty for now :)
for you first eight, here's a virtual kick. I hope you fully receive it and enjoy. *KICK*

Random Things People Have Said to Me

So as a first post, before we get to all the crazy stuff, I realized the other day that people say some really strange things to me. I need to keep a list of these things, so here it is :) I'll update it as more happen/I remember more!

"You'd make the prettiest pregnant lady!" -K.P.
"You have a zumba body" -Creepy Track Kid
"Are you the real Abbie??" -K.R.
"Wow. That is one of the best ponytails I have ever felt!" -J.B.
"If it helps any, your face is really soft!!" -R.F.

I think I'm gonna keep this strictly things about me, otherwise all the crazy stuff would be about a mile long :) yeah. my friends are the coolest. This is all I can think of for now (and all happened fairly close together) but I'll post more when I remember or someone reminds me :P