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How do I tell my overprotective, conservative christian mother who apparently doesn't think I've been having sex after she found out two years ago that I am going on a super date in two weeks that ends with me and my boyfriend ending the romantic night at a hotel? (I bought my bf boxers for last Christmas and she was like..."What do you care what they look like you won't see them! >.<)

First, I apparently have to tell her I am having sex. Second, I have to tell her I'm staying at a hotel where sex will inevitably occur.

I would just like to enjoy this night, because we both need it (see this post) and it's going to be incredible. And I would not like to lie about all of this anymore, because I'm 22 years old and I should be able to talk to my mother about these things, AND it's ridiculous. All of it. Including my life. I could really care less if she opposes, (yes it'll suck tremendously...and she might think I have sex now since I told her Tim has been coming down to visit me in my single person apartment where we must sleep together...because we are dating and he's too big for the couch...but it won't make this convo any easier I don't think. My GRANDMOTHER knows, so I guess she does...but I don't really know, sigh.) I just really don't want to lie anymore. I'm an honest person, and lies always come back to bite me in the ass anyways. (How she found out I was having sex the first time? She found our HOTEL receipt from a spontaneous excursion, so already the odds are stacked against me. And then we went on vacation the next day. BOY WAS THAT A GREAT WEEK.)

And my dad is totally not finding out. He doesn't want or need to know. Unless my mom gets mad and TELLS him as a way to prevent me from going/living. But only I would do something so devious...I think.

And there will be super date pictures posted...because it's going to be awesome. :D Just as soon as I get this uh, little problem out of the way.

So my 300 dollar smart phone's keyboard is dying. It was okay when the O didn't work real well, and the special key...but now my space bar is on the fritz. It is hard to type coherently without a space bar. And it makes me sad.

So I was going to go to the downtown sprint store, because it would have been a fun adventure to ride the T down and such, but my mom hates everything and wanted to go to the one in a town known as Bridgeville. It's...20 minutes away I guess, and we looked up where it was on google maps, got the street view, and went on our merry way.

FIVE BILLION HOURS LATER:

Google maps lied. I HATE HATE HATE driving around lost from someone's poor directions/in general. UGH. I was so angry when we finally found the place, and then we get there and they don't have a tech on site. EVEN THO IT'S A REPAIR STORE. They send it out or something. Blah. There was also one girl working, ONE, and the poor thing was doing everything in the store at once, and then I come in all crabby. At first she couldn't get it repaired for me...it was going to cost 119 and some change to send it out, and I was like...uuugh whatever. Of course my mom was like NOOOOOO lol.

But thankfully she snuck it in there, so I get a free replacement! YAYAY! Which is awesome and kind of amazing considering they don't make my phone anymore. So I'll get it either tomorrow, Thursday or Friday.

I was literally shaking when I left because I was so pent up with rage lol. I wasn't mean to the sales lady, but I was not very smiley in general. It took me fifteen minutes to be happy about my phone being replaced and such. =P Definitely like my dad sometimes. My mom wants me to bring the chick something for helping us out when I go. I don't know what, but she gets something.

So I pretty much love cellos. A lot. And I like rock...so hence, I like Apocalyptica a lot too. Pretty sure the dudes playing the girls like cellos is my favorite part.

Okay so we get this stuff at a local chinese/japanese restaurant and we can never remember the name and we just go "uh, we'd like the dough balls with red bean ice cream in them kthx." But I want to know wtf they are, so does anyone know what dough balls with ice cream are called? They're not fried, they're just soft dough with ice cream in them. It's not on their menu either so it's driving me crazy.

BAM IN YOUR FACE PA TEACHER CERTIFICATION TESTS! You ain't got nothing! (Except for the one I have to take June 13th....not so excited about that one, BUT THAT DOESNT MATTER!)

Yay for passing both my praxis tests!

:):):):):):):):):)

Now I can drink in celebration instead of misery!

Oh boy.

First of all, I've been sick since Tuesday (I'm mostly better now, still got some boogers). With something that was not the swine flu. If it WAS the swine flu, I have the best immune system ever and they should bottle me. But anyways, Saturday my best friend had a party and I was just miserable. I really wanted my boyfriend to just take me to the hospital so they could give me fluids, because I didn't want to eat or drink, I just wanted to die. Of course, I hate needles so I didn't push it that hard. But everyone's partying and I was laying on the couch watching a Deadliest Catch marathon. Lost my sunglasses too somewhere. But my bf's sister made me soup so at least that was nice. I was mad because I wanted to drink, and my parents were gone since Friday so my boyfriend and I were going to be at my house all by ourselves, and that got ruined.

Sunday I felt better, so hence my dog Duke and I road down to the Yough(it's a river/dam/camping area) to meet up with my parents and our family friends. Basically as soon as I get there my mom's like "come with me I want to go feed this cat". So we drive up to the dam and there's this little cute kitty all by itself meowing all...cutely. It is clear right away that this is not a wild cat, that he either got lost or was dropped off in the woods, because he's real sweet and gives you eskimo kisses and such. I'm not saying anything about him because I'm not sure what my mom is going to do, so I didn't want to be excited about taking him home or not. But we do. Except we're not home, so he got to stay in our van for awhile. And then he got out over the night, but we found him again. So now, I has a kitty. For now. His name is Forest, because that's where we found him. :D I don't know if we'll keep him forever or give him to my uncle because of Duke.

Duke is basically the love of my life. We were playing wiffle ball and he was following me around the bases, and sticking himself between my legs when I was on base and ready to run. And while I was playing third he was growling at people that were coming and making them not run to home haha. But we had to stop that because we didn't want him biting anyone on accident. He's the best ever. <3<3<3 I'm not worried about my other dogs bothering Forest, just Duke. I'm going to have to research dog/cat introductions. Anyone got any tips?

Oooooh, and I threw up for the first time because of alcohol yesterday haha. Well, because of alcohol, sickness and a rousing game of wiffle ball. It was hilarious. And I would never say that about throwing up because I hate it, but the whole situation was just funny. My whole weekend was pretty much fun!

So I got a summer job. (because I haven't graduated like the rest of my friends yet - curse you double major!) I am now working at a bakery 2 minutes driving distance from my house. I'm supposed to be a fill in for when people want to go on vacations and just to let them have some time off in the summer, but we'll see how that pans out. They're only open until 6 on the weekdays and I think 5 on the weekends, so I think that's pretty awesome. I'll still have time to do nightly activities and I won't be working everyday. I also get to eat for free...

and consequently, I have joined a gym! lol. Bally's has a 24 no long term contract thing going on, actually it ended today, so I signed up for that. Cheaper than anywhere else in this city and I've been there before so yay. So next week starts my adventures in working a full shift and exercising. I was just going to buy an elliptical because that's what I like, but a gym membership was cheaper!

My boyfriend is graduating from college Saturday. We've both been endlessly searching for jobs for him, gotten some phone interviews while he was at school and such, but no one even bothers to call him back after awhile. So rude. WESTINGHOUSE especially can suck it, and suck it hard. How many mechanical engineer majors can there possibly be? He's been really frustrated about it because people from his classes all have jobs, and people that don't deserve those jobs are getting them above him. Makes me angry too. But he's gotten offers for Connecticut to Missouri, and I've finally just stopped researching places and am just waiting. I like to plan and research everything (librarian) but this is a roller coaster and I don't like it. It's not even MY job and I'm freaking out.

I'm pretty sure I could adapt to live anywhere. I WANT to live somewhere else for awhile just so I get out and see the world and/or parts of the US, but it would be a lot nicer if he just stays in the Pittsburgh area. I'll go with him anywhere, but if he moves far away while I'm still stuck in college for another year I'll be really really sad. Tired of distance relationships grrrr.

Things that I am enjoying watching right now:

Castle: I'm pretty sure it could never happen in real life, but whatever. It's basically a CSI, but with more comedy and no sunglasses. And I'm pretty sure if Nathan Fillion is in it, I'll watch it. He was going to scare a prom date with a fake severed head and bloody coat on last night's episode and there were serious lolz. Mondays at 10, if anyone cares.

Legend of the Seeker: I caught a few episodes randomly and then dablackrose  was like ZOMG WATCH IT!!!!1one. So I did. I love how they do the fighting sequences and Haldir is the bad guy. (I was freaking out because I recognized his voice from somewhere, but without the pointy ears and long hair it was difficult) I have no idea when the episodes are actually on, so I watch it on Hulu.

Harper's Island: It's kind of stupid, but I like murder mysteries so I've been tuning. It used to be on Thursdays, but now it's Saturdays so I just watch it online. The only thing I really hate about it is they have the cliche creepy girl that says creepy stupid random stuff. I hate creepy random little girls. They're dumb. I like trying to guess who's going to die every week, but most of the time I just end up watching it.

And of course, there's always Lost. The season finale is tomorrow. AH! But those are the new and exciting things. And now, I got to watch Underworld 3.

To this episode of Bones I am watching....how the heck can you tell if a skeleton is AMERICAN?!?! Can you please tell me what a typical American bone structure looks like? Ugh I don't want to watch this now because that's so stupid. I suppose if I was watching Bones for its plausibility and accuracy I would have quit watching a long time ago, but that was just lazy and dumb. Yes whatever, overreacting just watch the show, but little stuff bothers me dangit!

On a related note...anyone know where I can find all of season 4? Hulu & Fox only have the more recent ones.

These two C's on my overall gpa for FOUR YEARS OF COLLEGE is ruining my whole life. GAH. Ridiculous. It's ridiculous that I care. My whole college career is just ridiculous.

Well at least I'm taking over one of the classes, and I got an A I wasn't planning on getting this semester. Yay!

Except for maybe one, I am not happy about any of the tests I took in the last 6 days. The Praxis were...blah. I don't think I did very well on the Library Science one, and that annoys me. They're too expensive to be taking over and over again. *headdesk* Why do I suck so much at standardized tests? Most likely because they're impossible to completely study for, and I can't remember everything. Well at least I know what I messed up on and can actually study that now...if I failed. I think I passed the other one. I have one more final tomorrow and then I'm done. For awhile.

Upon reflection, this was a horrible semester. I wasn't busy and flailing around everywhere and so stressed out. I was bored. I'm so bored right now actually, which is why I'm writing in this so I have something to do for a little bit. Maybe I should be out partying for the end of the semester, but I do have a final tomorrow...

It was really hard for me to be motivated this semester. I had one class everyday, no job, living by myself. Haven't written anything either. All I did was take naps and watch Charmed and CSI: NY reruns everyday. I should have been doing things early with all my extra time, going to the gym, blah blah blah. Too bad so sad, it's over. And good riddance. After four years and another one to go, I'm getting tired of college.

My boyfriend really needs to get a job, and I'm really tired of still saying boyfriend. I am not 15 anymore. I really wish he would so he would be happy and not angry that he's ten times better than people that have gotten a job before him. And so I can have some sort of future plan for wherever I'm going to end up in this country. If I get a job before him that would be humorous, but also awful for him. I know I won't have any trouble, even with this economy. Mass exodus of librarians everywhere. Move aside, granny. :)

Okay I feel a little better now. Time to watch some Harper's Island and maybe sleep.

So I'm watching PGSM again and ahhhhhhh I should be reading and taking notes, but hours have passed. It sucks you in man. I blame Kerry for this.

1- Coke Zero is probably the best invention ever created. Now I can drink all the Captain I want without the guilt of at least getting ridiculously fat.

2- I love getting dressed up and looking pretty, and I realize that my last opportunity to get really decked out is now just my wedding and that's really sad. I'm going to have to pimp it out like whoa...I guess that's why most people do.

3- I love LOST a whole freaking bunch. I will be so sad when it's over, but hey they're making a Dark Tower series show so that will fill the gap in my heart. I also love Ben Linus way too much, but he's the best freaking bad guy ever. I am attracted to sarcasm what can I say.

4- I may have broken my boyfriend's rib during a romp in the sheets. hah Stuff can't crack like that and not be messed up.

5- I hate UTIs so incredibly much. Worst thing ever. Trying to go to class and sit there? The worstest thing ever.

6- I need to curb my anger. My grandmother annoyed me to death and I lashed out at my mom and I'm afraid to call back because she was maaaaad. Three generations of anger. I need to wait at least 20 minutes before reacting to something bad.

7- I want a new car. I want a grown up, sleek car. I waver between a Milan, an Accord and these new Hyundai Genesis..es...that have replaced my beloved Tiburons. RIP Tiburons. I don't know why I like Milans either...I wanted a Mini Clubman until my father told me they are worthless on the highway. But they're cute, and I miss England. And I think his source is biased so I will still keep my love for them.

8- I wish this semester was over. I'm not sure I really want to go home, but I just want to get out of here.

9- I have two teacher certification tests Saturday. UGH. It's going to be awful. And then I have my third one in June. If I don't pass them it's a waste of the 290 dollars that I had to pay for them. People that tell me teachers don't deserve the money they make make me want to kill them, or flunk their kid. ;) Speaking of which I need to update my clearances, ahhhh.

10- My extreme weight loss plan has failed, as I knew it would. I've lost about five pounds in the last two weeks. And the one day I went to the gym I almost passed out so that was a day wasted. Yeah, should probably eat before you go to the gym. Reading whilst exercising makes the time go incredibly fast though...it's awesome.


Okay I'm done.

Kyle stop reading my journal! =P

Is it wrong to tell your friends that your other friend has an STD if those friends could potentially make out and/or have sex with your STD'd friend, KNOWING full well that he does not believe in the use of condoms nor would he actually confess to having an STD because he's a horrible person most of the time? I don't want to betray him or like spread the rumor because it's personal, but at the same time he has freaking HPV and my friends could get it and THAT would be even worse.

I don't trust him to tell anyone...he's....ugh. SHADY BEYOND BELIEF. I'm not going around telling the world, just people I know that would make out with him and/or other things if they had one too many. He's not ruining my friends' lives just because he likes to have random sex and not be protected EVER whilst doing it. 

I wish I wouldn't have went home. Yes, I love my parents and my dogs and was glad to see them. And I went out Friday night to Dave and Busters and played some shuffle board lol. AND Saturday night went out to a bar/club with friends I haven't seen in aaaaages. I also got an Easter basket and hunted for eggs in my backyard. Sorry, you are never too old for Easter egg hunting. It's always fun.

But I have a HUUUUUUGE project due Wednesday and I wanted to get it finished this weekend so I could show my professor tomorrow and get a last minute opinion so I could get an A and all that cool stuff. And I wanted to keep working out and lose some more of this flab, and I of course didn't at home. And I DRANK, which is just awful for diets zomg.

But whatevs, glad I did, but wish I hadn't.

And my boyfriend didn't come home either because zomg, he would've had to drive two hours home. And I was like why didn't you just freaking drive home with one of our FOUR friends that go to the same college that you do and live 2 minutes away from you. And he was like "....." Which made me mad at him and myself for not thinking about it earlier. Boys. Oh well I had fun without him, but I was a little grumpy because he wasn't there lol.

That was my weekend lol. Exciting actually.

Yes, once I was an english major. For a couple weeks before college actually started. Then I was like ZOMG I HATE WRITING PAPERS! and switched. How is it so easy(usually) to write fiction, but nonfiction is so difficult? It's probably because I have ZERO motivation to ever write about the collapse of the Roman empire, or a case study about special education kids. I would probably not hate the collapse of the Roman empire paper though...that's actually marginally interesting. A stupid teacher that got PWNED by a student with an emotional disorder? Not so much. Gah, hatred.

My neck has been a mess for a week, and I finally went to the health center on campus. I have eczema, or however the heck you actually spell it. Which is just...weird. I feel like I have been misdiagnosed because 1) Never ever had this, not even when I was little, which is when most people get it. 2) The poison ivy stuff I was using actually made it not itch for awhile. (but how the heck did I get poison ivy in my apartment?) 3) I moisturize the heck out of myself and don't change soaps or whatever very much. I do take really really hot showers sometimes though, and maybe my mango face is a result of this stuff sometimes. I don't know. I just hope this cream she gave me makes it all go away and I won't care either way.

I also cannot exercise today because of this stupid paper and my stupid procrastination habits. I do have a little gym in my apartment building so maybe I'll go after night class and weight lift for a little bit to compensate. I love lifting...

AND I HATE MY HAIR. UGH. Does anyone know of any EXTREMELY AWESOME WORKING anti-frizz stuff? I'm pretty sure my hair would be almost normal if I could get rid of this frizz. Frizz-ease blows. And I really just want my hair to grow out again. I'm tired of it being short, but it's taking foreveeeer.

I'm just super annoyed today...even though my presentation this morning was awesome and everyone was laughing and having fun. And my polka dot tie outfit rocked their socks off. :D

Yay I finally picked a new layout! Me likes...I love red.black.white.

That quote has been in my head for awhile and I wanted to do something with it. I also highly enjoy the movie so yay. It was hard to find a freaking picture to go with it that I liked, too. Picky picky. I also figured out how to do LENS FLARE in GIMP whilst I was figuring out how to do that shadow thing around the picture, so hurray for discoveries!

I need to fix a few things...but I'm happy enough so it's off to bed I go!