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Last weekend started all the wedding stuff for this month! I hosted Kat and Nate's bridal shower. It was so much fun! I started by furiously cleaning my house, hehe. Going shopping with my mom, and then later on by myself for the thing I had forgotten.

This whole week I was so worried that it would rain! The morning of I was chanting "please don't rain, please don't rain" over and over, hehe. Kris came over and helped me prepare for everyone!

It rained a bit at exactly one, but then it stopped. The weather was awesome! Everyone had a good time, there was lots of food, and everyone enjoyed the newly wed game Kris and I made! Nate was nice enough to handle the grilling stuff. And Kat and Nate got a lot of nice things.

Then pretty much everyone left, except for Kat, Nate, Kris, Elita, and Nate's grandma. She's a sweet lady, lol. We played Wedding Bingo and I won one of our Caribou Cards. Then Nate took his grandma home, and we all hung out for a bit. It was such a nice time!

I can't wait for this weekend. It's Kat's bachelorette party!

Just got back from Caribou with Kat and Kris. It was so much fun! I love just sitting and talking with them. It's so comfortable and easy. We're getting so excited for Kat's wedding! And now we're starting on the prospect of Kris's awesome Disney wedding next year! Wheee!

This week Kris and I are getting together to plot for next month. Hehehehe. Mwa!

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland   "You have a Midland accent" is just another way of saying "you don't have an accent." You probably are from the Midland (Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and Missouri) but then for all we know you could be from Florida or Charleston or one of those big southern cities like Atlanta or Dallas. You have a good voice for TV and radio.
The Inland North
The West
The Northeast
Philadelphia
Boston
The South
North Central
What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

What Be Your Nerd Type? Your Result: Literature Nerd   Does sitting by a nice cozy fire, with a cup of hot tea/chocolate, and a book you can read for hours even when your eyes grow red and dry and you look sort of scary sitting there with your insomniac appearance? Then you fit this category perfectly! You love the power of the written word and it's eloquence; and you may like to read/write poetry or novels. You contribute to the smart people of today's society, however you can probably be overly-critical of works. It's okay. I understand.
Social Nerd
Musician
Drama Nerd
Gamer/Computer Nerd
Anime Nerd
Artistic Nerd
Science/Math Nerd
What Be Your Nerd Type? Quizzes for MySpace

So today I was doing my skills test for my music class (playing the recorder and singing for the teacher.) and my teacher gave me a really nice compliment. On Tuesday I had played my violin for the class as a part of the talent show. I haven't played a lot since I've graduated, and only played Amazing Grace (easiest song to make sound really nice) for them. But she told me that I had a really nice tone, and should consider picking it back up by taking lessons through the school. I told her that my violin wasn't a very nice one, but she assured me that that didn't really matter. I dunno. I might consider taking it back up again, because I really do enjoy playing it. I just thought it was a nice compliment that I wanted to share with y'all, lol.

You Are 40% Boyish and 60% Girlish

You are pretty evenly split down the middle - a total eunuch. Okay, kidding about the eunuch part. But you do get along with both sexes. You reject traditional gender roles. However, you don't actively fight them. You're just you. You don't try to be what people expect you to be.

Your Birthdate: January 26

You love being in love... so much so that it's very hard for you to be single. Unfortunately, it's difficult for you to stay in love over time. Too many people intrigue you! Only your true love will be able to keep you interested over time. Number of True Loves You'll Have: 2 Number of Times You'll Have Your Heart Broken: 4 You are most compatible with people born on the 8th, 17th, and 26th of the month.

this next one's name was intriguing....

What Your Bathroom Habits Say About You

You are a very considerate person, but that doesn't mean you let people walk all over you. You spend a lot on clothes, and you tend to be a very dresser. However, it's hard for you to throw away trendy clothes when they go out of style. You have the perfect blend of confidence and class. You're proud of who you are - but you don't broadcast it. In relationships, you tend to be very romantic and demanding. You'll treat your partner like gold, but you expect a lot in return.

Your Learning Style: Expressive and Tenacious

You love to learn about new cultures, ideas, and theories. You Should Study: Anthropology Counseling Education Ethnic Studies Foreign Languages and Literature History Literature Music Philosophy Eastern Religion

Kelly Clarkson Shares Your Taste in Music

See her whole playlist here (iTunes required)

You Are a Little Addicted to Gossip

In your view, most gossip is pretty harmless. And it's a pretty fun way to pass the time! You're willing to pass on some juicy details... As long as you're not impacting anyone's personal life too deeply.

You are 80% Aquarius

You Are 24% Democrat

You're a bit Democrat, and probably more liberal than you realize. If you're still voting Republican, maybe it's time that you stop.

and on the flip side....

You Are 44% Republican

You aren't a full fledged Republican yet, but it's probably the party that fits you best. You probably consider yourself an independent Republican. You usually support the party, but you also think for yourself!

You Belong in the UK

Blimey! A little proper, a little saucy. You're so witty and charming... No one notices your curry breath

You're an Expert Kisser

You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable

Your Famous Movie Kiss is from Spiderman

"I have always been standing in your doorway. Isn't it about time somebody saved your life?"

Okay....now I want to kiss someone....haha. I guess I should stop taking these...

1.YOUR SPY NAME: (middle name and current street name)
Lauren Trillium

2.YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/mother on your dad's side and your favorite candy):
Pearl Snickers

3. YOUR RAP NAME: (first initial of first name and first two letters of your last name):
A. El.

4. YOUR GAMER TAG: (favorite color and favorite animal)
Lavender Cat

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, and city you were born in)
Lauren St. Charles

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (first three letters of your last name, last three letters of mother's maiden name, first three letters of your pet's name)
Eligocmay

7. YOUR JEDI NAME: (middle name spelled backwards, your mom's maiden name spelled backwards):
Nerual Ruonehcog (that was hard, lol)

8. PORN STAR NAME: (first pet's name, the street you grew up on):
Mindy Jackson

9. YOUR SUPERHERO NAME: ("The", your favourite colour and the automobile your dad drives)
The Lavender Dodge


10. YOUR ACTION HERO NAME: (first name of the main character in the last film you watched, last food you ate) (I can't remember the name of the main character in the last movie, but I saw Grease tonight at my high school, so we'll count that)

Sandy Frito

I would update you on my life....but nothing is really going on. Hopefully this weekend I'm going to go see "Grease" at my old high school! Also, my favorite co-worker EVER is coming back to work at Hallmark! Woo!

Ben is a bastard. The end.

So there!


:EDIT: 4-24-07: he really isn't. He just beat me to a goal that I wanted to reach with Emily's wall posts. But he WILL pay.... ;-)

This weekend was so fun! We had my dad's 50th birthday party. He was SO surprised. Like, 6 times. First when he showed up to the casino and his family that live around us were there, plus a couple guys from work. Then the Indiana family showed up. Then our friends from Ohio. He was shocked every time!

Then Kim, Matt, and I left the casino (I didn't win anything :( But I didn't lose much either! Mostly my parents' twenty bucks, lol.) We went to Pepe's and started decorating. Benny and the other waiters put the tables together to form one huge table. My boss Catherine brought TONS of balloons from Hallmark (I only paid for a few bunches). She also brought confetti for the tables.

About 8:30 Dad came, thinking that only a few people were meeting for a margarita. How surprised he was! (You'd think by then nothing could have surprised him!) The best was the look on his face when he saw the few people that he hadn't seen for nearly 20 years (an old boss and coworker). He was like "son of a!" Too surprised to even finish a sentence!

My aunt had made him a "Mayor Tom" sash (it's an inside joke that he's the mayor of Pepe's since we go there so much and he knows all the regulars). The next few hours were just catching up with friends and family. My "uncle" (my parents' best friend) gave a speech, and so did my neighbor. Both of those were very funny. My sister gave a speech, and then I did too. Mine made him cry! lol. And of course, my mom said something as well.

We left the restaurant about midnight, after everyone had left and we helped them clean up a bit (we're so close with them that that's nothing new, lol). By the time we got home, he had been surprised so man times that he was like "Okay guys...who is going to be here?!?" LOL!

It was just truly awesome.

Ben, Emily, and Rachel got to meet Ryan finally! (Though Rachel has no clue of past history, lol). We all played literati on yahoo, and it was lots of fun. Emily said she liked him. Now it's late, and I need to go to bed!

Ben and I were bored, so we started taking these, lol.

You Failed Your Driver's Test

You only got 6/10 correct. If you have a driver's license, it needs to be revoked!

A couple of them it's legal to do in Illinois!

You Passed 8th Grade Science

Congratulations, you got 7/8 correct!

Your IQ Is 105

Your Logical Intelligence is Below Average Your Verbal Intelligence is Genius Your Mathematical Intelligence is Average Your General Knowledge is Above Average

Your Sensitivity Score: 49%

As far as sensitivity goes, you're a lot more in tune than most people. You can't help but be touched by what's around you - good and bad. But when things do get really bad around you, you are strong enough not to break down.

You Are 50% Extrovert, 50% Introvert

You're a bit outgoing, a bit reserved Like most people, you enjoy being social But you also value the time you have alone You have struck a good balance!

You Are Lacy Panties

You're one seductive chica, but you've also got a ton of class. You are like a pinup girl, with timeless beauty and sexiness. Men are afraid to talk to you, knowing they'll be addicted to your charm immediately. Only a true manly man, confident in himself, is your perfect match.

You Are Sunrise

You enjoy living a slow, fulfilling life. You enjoy living every moment, no matter how ordinary. You are a person of reflection and meditation. You start and end every day by looking inward. Caring and giving, you enjoy making people happy. You're often cooking for friends or buying them gifts. All in all, you know how to love life for what it is - not for how it should be.

Your Vocabulary Score: A-

Congratulations on your multifarious vocabulary! You must be quite an erudite person.

You Should Be A Sagittarius

What's good about you: bold and adventure loving, life is one big party for you What's bad about you: you don't think before speaking - and you often regret it! In love: you're flirtatiously playful, but you never play games In friendship, you're: the one who keeps everyone laughing Your ideal job: fortune teller, philosopher, or athlete Your sense of fashion: your own mix of vintage and new pieces You like to pig out on: anything you haven't tried before

Your Theme Song is Back in Black by AC/DC

"Back in black, I hit the sack, I've been too long, I'm glad to be back" Things sometimes get really crazy for you, and sometimes you have to get away from all the chaos. But each time you stage your comeback, it's even better than the last!

You Passed the US Citizenship Test

Congratulations - you got 8 out of 10 correct!

You Have Your Emotions in Check

You are an incredibly stable and happy person. Ever consider being a therapist? You have figured out how to keep a positive outlook, no matter what. You don't have an easier life than anyone else. You just have figured things out a little more.

You Are 77% Feminist

You are certainly a feminist - whether you know it or not. You believe in gender equality, at least most of the time. You also believe there are a few exceptions.

You Are a Mac

You are creative, stylish, and super trendy. You demand the best - even if it costs an arm and a leg.

Your Observation Skills Get A B-

Your senses are pretty sharp (okay, most of the time) And it takes something big to distract you!

You Are Sunshine

Soothing and calm You are often held up by others as the ideal But too much of you, and they'll get burned You are best known for: your warmth Your dominant state: connecting

Ok. I should stop posting these now, lol.

You Are Not Scary

Everyone loves you. Isn't that sweet?

You Are 55% Bitchy

Generally, you're an average woman, with average moods. But sometimes... well, watch out! Sometimes, you let your mean side get the better of you. And you enjoy every minute of it.

Your Vote Score: 55% Republican, 45% Democrat

You are truly an independent voter, and you don't fit well with either party. Maybe you should choose one issue to vote on - or look into third parties!

You Are a Good Girl

You are 80% Good and 20% Bad Generally speaking, you're a very good girl. (But you don't have us totally fooled!)

He lost his phone. So it's all good now, lol.

I'm even more mature than Ben! :-P

You Are 29 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

and I haven't heard from him. wtf?

So tonight I saw Ryan. It went really well. I drove out to Rockford to see him, because I'm tired of Applebees (only decent restaurant that isn't way expensive). We drove around for awhile trying to decide on a place to eat. Meanwhile I got to catch up with him on stuff and chit chat and stuff. Yes, I know we had things to talk about, but we weren't ready for that.

We finally decided on Outback Steakhouse for dinner. We both ordered a drink. We just talked about random stuff. I mentioned that I had gone to Claire's earlier in the day and almost got my cartilage pierced, but it was too expensive. He was like "we could go up to the mall and get it done." I'm pretty sure he was joking, but I took him up on it, lol. I let him pay for dinner. Frankly, he owed me that.

So we went up to the mall and the piercing pagoda was still open. So we picked out an earring (him trying to freak me out the entire time, lol. But that's just Ryan). Eventually he came in and held my hand while I got it done. It didn't really hurt that bad! It's sore now, but doable. I'm glad that I finally got it done.

We then went to the movie theater, and agreed to see Blades of Glory (I paid, since he paid for dinner). It was pretty good. I laughed a lot. Before that he had run across my sister's number in his phone, and decided to text her. He had gotten a new number since she had last talked to him, so she was like "who is this?" He told her "I'm with Amy right now." Kim stuck up for me and was like "yeah, I'm surprised after the shit you did last time." That was sort of an opening to talk about what happened. I was like "yeah, half the people I talked to pretty much said that I shouldn't meet you." He said "well, it was your call." I told him that I had planned on not talking to him again, and he told me "well, we both got mad. Let's just agree on that." End of discussion for now.

After the movie we drove back to his house. We started talking about what happened last time. I told him that I had deleted his number out of my phone, and blocked his SN. He told me that he knew I had blocked him, since he had another SN to check under. I told him that what he had said last time was hurtful, and far too personal. That no matter the fact he was mad, he shouldn't have said the things that he did. I wasn't even sure that he knew how hurtful those things were. He was like "well, obviously I did, because I made the effort to talk to you again. And you know that I'm not one to do that." I told him that I did know that, and that's why I agreed to start talking to him again, that it HAD meant a lot that he had contacted me first. Then I was like "I'm not going to put up with this shit anymore. I want to hang out with people that make me feel like I'm worth hanging out with. I want to be treated the way that I think I deserve. If you can't do that, I'm done." Before I left, we hugged.

So I think it was a good thing that I met up with him again.

So tomorrow I am going out to dinner with Ryan. We'll see what happens!

In other news, I had a really good weekend. I worked on Saturday. We started moving our store back, so I spent the day walking back and forth with carts full of stuff. Did I mention it was 25 degrees? And I was wearing the wrong shoes? Yeah, not that much fun.

But Saturday night I got to see Kat, Kris, and Zach. We went to Colonial, our old high school hang out, and then to Funway for bowling and ski-ball. It was so much fun! We got mucho tickets, and traded them in for a huge blow-up crayon which we're going to send between all of us like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Haha.

Sunday was good. My parents, Kim (my sister), Matt (my sister's boyfriend), and I all went out to brunch. It was a nice family day.

So, here is what is going on with my ex-boyfriend Ryan. About a month ago we had this huge fight where I told him that I didn't want to talk to him anymore. And I did really well with it. I deleted his number out of my phone, and blocked his screen name on AIM.

So Saturday night I get a text from an 815 area code. Ryan's area code. This is the conversation that ensued:

R: lalala
A: yes?
R: I'm a jerk, I know.
A: And your point is?
R: If you didn't enjoy my texts, you wouldn't text back ;-P I honestly miss your texts
A: I thought you weren't interested in talking to me.
R: When thinking about a new relationship [with you] I was serious. I just got frustrated when we talked, I meant nothing bad I said.
A: But you really hurt my feelings. Even if you "didn't mean it." Why would you say such hurtful things?
R: I'm a jerk. It came out. I got mad. It's hard to explain
A: So what do you want from me?
R: So then you want to end it forever?
A: I don't know. I don't want what happened last time.
R: It won't. I'll make an effort, I promise.
A: Okay
R: That sarcastic? :-(
A: It wasn't. Just wary.
R: I've just been thinking about everything, and I don't want to lose you. I'm not drunk.
A: I know you're not drunk. I'm just scared.
A: Ryan, is this going to be for real? Are you going to be an actual friend? (is that what you want?) Are you going to tell me stuff? What can I expect?
R: I want to be an actual friend. Calling, everything, and see where it takes us.
A: Alright. I can do that.

So probably against better judgement I am giving him yet another chance. I actually think this is a big step for him, because this is the first time HE'S been the one to talk to me first after a big fight. He's obviously really sorry about what he said, and is going to make an effort to be a better friend. And if he doesn't, he'll lose me for good. I'm not dealing with stupid shit anymore.