Allie Does Dallas

Basically, I didn't leave the hotel for eight days. At least it was the Hilton Anatole, which is a mini-city in itself.
The highlight of my week was watching two groundskeepers chase a gigantic opossum around the park with a giant stick.
I'm tired, I am so sick of talking about work, and I am really, really ready for the holidays... and what will (hopefully) happen after they are over.

Time for A-List!

In celebration of my four day weekend, and upcoming celebration of freedom, I present to you my lists of current likes and dislikes.

<3
-Leanne from Project Runway
-Tabatha Coffey
-Peter Pan collars
-Starbursts
-Thinking up Halloween Costumes
-Having better Halloween plans than most people
-Halloween anything, really.
-Working for the Army
-Sleeping
-Dressing up on a daily basis.
-Gossiping about coworkers.
-Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

-"My Name is Earl"
-Emotional Obama fans
-Acorn
-Fridays/Red Robin/Ruby Tuesdays
-Gin
-Standing up for 10 hours straight
-Heat in October.
-Rude women
-Losing an earring
-Bangs on people that shouldn't have them.

25% More Free

Ok, Terra sort of dared that I wouldn't do this, so here I go!

1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on the blog.
3. Write six random bookish things about yourself.
4. Tag sixish people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know he or she has been tagged.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

1. Sometimes I secretly think I got a degree in English only because it meant I would fill my shelves with really interesting, fascinating books.
2. I believe that a book should not only BE read, but LOOK read as well. I crack the binding, I fold the corners of a page over to keep my place, and I leave books in random places. There's no sense in leaving such a tangible item untouched.
3. I've been writing a book in my head since I was 13. I'm afraid that once I start putting it on paper, it will lose it's appeal to me.
4. I can't write poems or papers on the computer. I've got notebooks filled with handwritten bits of lines and paragraphs that I then transfer to the stark white screen. There's nothing organic about typing things out on an electric board.
5. I have a gigantic collection of Archie comics and Babysitter's Club books.
6. When I was in elementary school, I would always make my mom read the ending of any book involving animals and if they died, I wouldn't read it. That's why I have never, to this day, read Old Yeller.

I will tag Colva for this survey. End.

To be honest...

My writing has been on the fritz since I graduated from college. I haven't written a poem in ages and I'm beginning to think that I need a swift kick in the rear to get my writing back in gear.
I've had so many other ventures running through my mind, like opening my own bakery, finding a job that will take me back to Germany, and shooting the pilot to my and Colva's future reality television show.
Yesterday, my friends and I went to Smith & Wollensky for Wine Week. $10 and basically all the wine you can drink. It was the first time in a long time that I was out with people, not caring about anything but having fun. I've been so wrapped up in work and work and, well, work, that I hadn't taken the time to go out and actually enjoy myself.
We started at noon and didn't stop until midnight. I haven't drank that much since my Los Angeles trip in January.
Speaking of Los Angeles, I am HIGHLY looking forward to my trip this coming October. Terra has graciously decided to accompany me and I do believe it will be a spectacular event. We may not even come back.
I'm starting to realize that as I get closer to knowing what I really want to do with my life, the harder it is for me to actally get up and do it. I've become the world's most practical person and I don't like it. My urge to pack up and just drive off into the sunset is with me every single day, has been for the past year. But then I start thinking about all of the repercussions, like what about my job? And what about money? And where will I live? How will I make new friends? What if I don't get a job in my new city?
My friends are always telling me I think about things too much, but it's how I am. I overanalyze, going through each and every possible situation until I've exhausted my brain and don't even want to deal with certain situations anymore.

This entry is all over the place. I sort of thing it fits my current brain situation.

Hmmmmm

Wanna have kids before you’re 30?
Yeah, but if it doesn't happen then I won't kill anybody.

Last item you bought yourself?
Chipotle. mmm

Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?
Side/stomach

Are your eyes the same color as your mom's or dad's?
They're a mix of both. Mom has brown, dad has green. So I've got hazel!

What makes you laugh?
Pretty much anything.

How do you feel about chocolate covered strawberries?
YUMMMMMMMM

Are you self-conscious?
In certain respects, yes.

What did you do today?
Got up at 530, was ready by 630. Spent like an hour at Starbucks because the barista there is SLOW AS MOLASSES! Then I got to work and spent 3 hours in my office alone before anyone showed up. Then I went to lunch with an old coworker and spent the rest of the afternoon listening to sales pitches from Orlando and learning about new work tools that excited me waaaay too much.

Where did you get the underwear you are wearing right now?
Um... not sure actually.

Who texted you in the last 48 hrs?
Twitter, Dan, Serena, Colva, Kasha.

Who was the last person you cried in front of?
Serena?

Has your number 2 on your friends ever made you cried?
Probably not.

How did you and your number 1 become friends?
Good ol' Barnes & Noble.

If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say?
I'd be super excited!

When was the last time you flew in a plane?
Last week.

What are your plans for the weekend?
WALL-E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And zombie movie prepping.

Are you ticklish?
Yes entirely too much.

Can you do the Crank Dat dance?
No.

What is the longest road trip you have ever taken?
Wisconsin.

What was your last alcoholic beverage?
REALLY strong rum & coke. Yum.

What are you craving right now?
Nachos

Do you like surprises?
The good ones.

Do you like anyone?
Yes

Do you think you're approachable?
Incredibly so.

Regret doing anything in the past week?
I regret not doing something Friday night.

What's your worst habit?
Um... I am too agreeable.

Has anyone ever broken your heart?
Yes

Who was the last person to send you a text message?
I'm not sure, phone is downstairs.

Do you miss anyone right now?
Yep :-(

Does the person you like, like you back?
Yep

Are you taller than your mom?
We're about the same height.

If somebody totally hurt you/broke your heart, would you still think about them/want to be close with them?
No

What is your weakness when it comes to the opposite sex?
Smile. If they look at me a specific way. Mmm.

If someone were to tell you they like you right now, would you care?
Sure

Have you ever kissed in the rain?
Yep

Do you like nuts in your brownies?
EW

Has anyone touched/smacked your butt?
Yes ha

Have you ever jumped in the pool with your clothes on?
No, I can't swim.

Who do you blame for your bad mood today?
I actually wasn't in a bad mood today.

What was the first thing you did this morning?
Took a shower.

Who was the last person you took a picture with?
Serena?

Have you ever kissed someone who's name starts with the letter B?
Yes

how about d?
Mmmhmm

How about J?
Yes

What about O?
Maybe

And finally S?
Perhaps

Something you'll never do again?
Work two jobs while going to school

Is the person you have a crush on older or younger than you?
I don't get crushes.

Have you ever told someone of the opposite sex you loved them and meant it?
Yes

How many friends do you have?
A lot of good ones

What are you listening to?
Hum

When's the last time you cleaned your room?:
A few days ago.

How did you wake up this morning?:
alarm clock

What is the status of you and your first love?:
Um, non existent.

Do you prefer warm or cold weather?
75 and breezy.

How much money do you have on you?
$0

Is there a secret you've never told your parents?
Probably.

What were you doing at 12 am?
sleeping

When was the last time someone yelled at you?
Not for awhile.

When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends?
A few minutes ago.

Where is your best friend?
Various locations around the northern virginia area.

Next vacation spot?
LOS ANGELES AND VEGAS BABY!

stupid car wash.

Now, here's what you're supposed to do. Copy & Paste this text into a new message, delete my answers, and put in your answers. Then send this to a whole bunch of people including me. The theory is that you will learn a lot of little known facts about those who know you. Remember to send this back to me too!

4 jobs I have had in my life:
1. Patisserie Chef
2. Kid's Lead at BN
3. CS Person at the Post Exchange in Heidelberg
4. Career Management Specialist for the Army

TV Shows that I watch:
1. Gossip Girl
2. Lost
3. rock of love.
4. Nigella Express

4 places I have been:
1. Italy
2. Germany
3. Los Angeles
4. NYC

4 people who call me:
1. Colva
2. Serena
3. Dad
4. Kasha

4 favorite things to eat:
1. Cheese & onion enchiladas
2. Chipotle burritos
3. Pasta
4. Gummi bears

4 places I would rather be right now:
1. Garmisch
2. Los Angeles
3. My own place
4. Firenze

4 things I am looking forward to this year:
1. New job
2. New apartment
3. Going on all these work trips
4. Saving money

4 Things I'd like to do but don't make the time for:
1. Making my artworks
2. Vacation planning
3. Writing poetry
4. Baking

Mission Requirements

Integrity.
This word has tested my patience for the past three months. It's not that I have a problem with it. Actually, I find myself to be filled with the word. Filled so much, in fact, that when I see people lacking it, I am disgusted.
Dictionary.com defines it as: adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
The phrase that sticks out to me here is "moral character." This, to me, is your core. A person's moral character is all they've got. No matter how many things they say or do, in the end all that's left is your character.
Lately I have been faced with several occasions that have tested not only my moral character, but my integrity as well. I can't get into it, especially over the internet, but let's just say that I'm about to use my moral character to kick some integrity into a few certain people.

It's such a shame that at this day and age, no one can do anything for themselves. The people that do things right, with integrity and a respectable character end up sitting in the dust, confused at what just happened. Where do we draw the line? How can we say something's being done wrong without looking like a brown-noser?
Is there no integrity anymore? I'd like to think that answer is no, but with some of the things I see and hear, not only in my own life but on the news, in the papers, even in the tabloids, make me think our society is going down the toilet.

If our prospective Democratic Presidential Candidates can't discuss an issue without airing the others' dirty laundry, how are we expected to follow suit and come to the correct decision? Moral character comes into play here, obviously. If one stops though, would the other follow suit? Would the tortoise beat the hare?
I may ask a lot of questions, but if I could find the answers that pleased me, this world would be in a much better place.

Payment Overdue

It hit me when I was brushing my teeth. I had recently purchased some toothpaste based upon the fact that it was pink. As I ran the toothbrush over my tongue, I realized that the cough syrupy taste was not enough to overcome the fact that what was in my mouth was pink.
My life has become this obsession. Under hobbies I currently list: robots, Pomeranians, cupcakes, and anything pink.
Does this really define me as a person?
When I see someone, do I automatically wonder what their hobbies are? No. In fact, lately all I seem to care about is where they work, who they work for, and I estimate how much I think they make in a year. This corporate world that I have been privy to for a good 3 years has made me numb to the fact that hey, maybe one of my coworkers likes electronics as much as I do or wait, hey maybe they like the same musical artists that I crank up in my new car stereo.
Instead I work 12 hours a day, come home and sleep. The weekends involve drinking and playing board games with friends that I love dearly, but are in the same situation as I am. Do they realize it as much as I do? I hope so. What are we doing about it though?

I've outgrown this city. It's not letting me grow into who I'm becoming. My number one interest right now is applying for jobs. I've applied to everything. Everywhere. I sat there contemplating a trip to Kuwait before my conscience got the best of me. Am I really that desperate to get out of NoVa? I hesitate to write my gut answer.

I'm stuck in a rut. I try to bake. I try to write. I try to do my collages.
Nothing I do feels organic. It's forced, as though I'm being graded on my work. By peers, parents, friends, coworkers. I want to get out of here and re-create myself. Make something of myself besides making a shit-ton of money with nothing to show for it.

I guess this is what I get for being alone all day.

while my contemplative post percolates...

What level do you play in guitar hero?:
Medium. 5 stars on all of the songs. BOOYAH!

Are you in a relationship?
Not currently. I'm kind of on hiatus right now, especially seeing as how I want to get out of NoVa rapido!

Are you wearing jeans right now?:
No, but I was earlier.

Where is your dad?
Vacuuming

Do you live with both of your parents?:
Yeah. It's not so bad.

Do you think too much or too little?
I am the Queen of Overanalyzation.

Do you smile a lot?:
I probably smile 89% of the time.

What is the price of gas where you live?:
I don't even know. I just put the gas thing in and wait until it clicks. Then it's usually about $30.

Who was the last compliment you received from, and when?
Andrea left me a really nice comment on one of my pinup pictures.

Have you ever rode in a plane?:
Probably more than you have.

Are you for or against abortion?:
I don't talk about political issues. Unless I'm really close to you.

Do you prefer call or text?
TEXT

Do you have any siblings?
Nope

Are you close with them?
I have best friends that I'm very close with and consider sisters... does that count?

How many people beside your family do you trust 100%?:
Two

Where did you get the shirt that you are wearing?
Old Navy

Do you go to church?:
No. I also don't believe in sharing my religious beliefs.

What's the last movie you saw in the theater?
Spiderwick Chronicles. It was really cute.

Can you live without the computer?
Never.

When was the last time you got flowers?:
Saturday I took the centerpieces home. Beautiful pink tulips!

Do you wish at 11:11?:
If I happen to see it on the clock.

Do you have any piercings beside your ears?
Not yet.

Ever get so drunk you couldn't remember the entire night?:
Yes, but not in awhile, thankfully.

Can you play any instruments?:
Flute. Guitar Hero. Drums on Rockband.

Favorite flower?
Pink tulips.

Have you ever loved someone?
Yes

Do you have a tattoo?:
I have two and am planning my next one(s).

Are you hiding something from someone?
Probably.

What was your first thought when you looked in the mirror this morning?:
I haven't looked in the mirror yet, thankfully.

Do you believe there's always room in your heart for your first love?:
Yeah, unfortunately.

Do you like to have long hair or short hair?:
I love my long hair.

When was the last time you cried?:
Stupid "Definitely, Maybe" yesterday.

Have you ever gambled at a casino?
YES!

Have you ever had your heart broken?:
Yeah

How many texts did you receive today?:
Probably about 30?

Do you tend to make relationships complicated?:
All relationships are complicated.

Name someone whose name starts with the letter "J":
Jess

Do you trust people easily?:
No

Do you think you'll be married in 10 years?
Probably.

Do you plan on moving out within the next year?:
I plan on moving, period, within the next year.

Where were you at 9pm last Friday night?
Getting drunk at Ned Devine's.

What happened at 10:00 am today?:
I was doing this survey.

Do you laugh at all the wrong times?
I'm pretty inappropriate sometimes...

Good News Bears

1. Who are your best friends?
Serena and Colva. End.

2. What color underwear/boxers wearing now?
Purple with stripeys.

3. What are you listening to right now?
Steve Aoki. I love him.

4. Whats your favorite number?
7

5. What was the last thing you ate?
White Chocolate/Raspberry cheesecake.

6. If you were a crayon what color would you be?
Fuschia

7. How is the weather right now?
windy and cold.

8. Who was the last person you talked 2 on the phone?
Colvastein.

9. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Smile

10. Do you have a significant other?
Nein danke.

11. Favorite TV show?
Bad Girls Club 2

12. Siblings?
Zero

13. Height?
5'6"ish

14. Hair color?
blonde

15. Eye Color?
Hazel

16. Do you wear contacts?
Sometimes. Not as often though because I own the cutest pair of glasses known to man.

17. Favorite Holiday?
My birthday, usually.

18. Month?
October is generally a good month.

19. Have you ever cried for no reason?
Yes.

20. What was the last movie you watched?
Juno. "Maker's Mark, up."

21. Favorite Day of the Year?
I really like the Keatsian feel of Christmas Eve.

22. Are you too shy to ask someone out?
Not generally.

23. Can you do a headstand (not using the wall)?
not in the least

24. Hugs or Kisses?
hugs

25. Chocolate or Vanilla?
vanilla

26. Do you want your friends to respond to this?
Not really.

27. Who is most likely to respond?
I really don't care.

28. Who is least likely to respond?
Wow. Let's waste three questions asking ridiculous things.

29. What books are you reading?
"If Chins Could Kill"

30. Piercings?
seven in my ears

31. Favorite movies?
Garden State, Juno, Transformers

32. Favorite football Team?
N/A

33. what were u doing before this?
eating dinner with Colva, Steve, and Mona

34. Butter, Plain or Salted popcorn?
all of the above

37. Dogs or cats?
my future pomeranian.

38. Favorite flower?
tulips

39. Been caught doing something you weren't supposed to do?
All day every day.

40. Do you have a best friend of the opposite sex?
Not best friend, no.

41. Have you ever loved someone?
Yes

42. Who would you like to see right now?
Jake Gyllenhaal.

43. Are you still friends with people from kindergarten?
Nope

44. Have you ever fired a gun?
Not yet, but soon!

45. Do you like to travel by plane?
Sometimes. But not when it's like a roller coaster!

46. Right-handed or Left-handed?
leftie

47. How many pillows do you sleep with?
one body pillow.

48. Are you missing someone?
no one in particular.

49. Do you have a Tattoo?
I have 2

50. Anybody on myspace that you'd go on a date with?
Hells yeah.

So good to be home!

1. Talked to a complete asshole today?
No, but I've ignored several!

2. Do you like anyone?
Maybe. Probably, yeah.

3. Are you wearing socks?
No, actually.

4. Do you regret something you did yesterday?
Nope. Maybe being at work for too long, but otherwise I don't think so.

5. Have you ever been stoned?
Never.

6. Do you own a guitar?
Well technically I own 5.

8. Do you own a piggy bank shaped like a pig?
Nope.

9. Do you shower facing the shower head or with your back to it?
A little bit of both, depending on what I'm washing...

10. Do you have anything in your pockets right now?
My pants don't have pockets.

11. How many windows are open on your computer?
Dos.

12. What are the colors of your wall?
White

13. How many hours did you sleep last night?
5, but they were interspersed with meowing.

14. Is something bothering you right now?
Work stuff. BUT OH WELL.

15. Have you been outside today?
Yeah, I drove home with all my windows down. IN MY NEW CAR!

16. Who was the last person to IM you?
Serenaboo

18. Are you a daydreamer?
Yeah, so much so that it's a problem.

19. Are you sarcastic?
100%

20. Are you shy?
No way!

21. Are you talkative?
Yeah pretty much.

22. Last person you saw?
Moms

23. Last person you went to a playground with?
Aw. When serena and I found the turtle having babies and we called steven.

24. Last person you talked on the phone with?
Nina Moses

25. In the past week have you gotten sick?
Yeah, and I'm still sick.

26. In the past week have you felt stupid?
Never!

27. In the past week have you gotten your hair cut?
No.

28. In the past week have you watched cartoons?
Probably.

31. In the past week have you gotten kissed?
:-)

32. In the past week have you gotten in a fight?
Yes

33. In the past week have you listened to music?
Constantly.

34. In the past week have you smiled?
Oh yeah.

35. Has someone disappointed you recently?
not more than usual

36. What was the last film you watched?
Marie Antoinette.

37. Does the person you like feel the same?
Yes

38. Last person who text messaged you?
Dan

39. Have you got any plans for this week?
Boy, do I ever!

40. Is there someone you wish you were with right now?
Probably.

Iron Chef: Birthday Cake TONIGHT!

1) Answer the questions below
2) Take each answer and google Image search it!
3) Take any picture from the first page of results and post.
4) You can't copy the persons answers who posted this before you!


1. The age you will be on your next birthday?




2. A place you’d like to travel?



3. Your favorite place?



4. Your favorite object?



5. Your favorite food?



6. Your favorite animal?



7. Your favorite color?



8. The town in which you were born?



9. The town in which you live?



10. The name of a past pet?



11. The first name of a past love?



12. Your nickname/screen name?



13. Your middle name?


14. Your maiden name? (last name?)






15. A bad habit of yours?



16. Your first job?



17. Your grandmother’s name?

I <3 Being A Govvie

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
My car bill. But it's almost done!!

2. Favorite place to eat a romantic dinner?
Wherever they're paying. haha kidding. I really want to go to Bourdain's restaurant in DC. Yummm

3. Last time you puked from drinking?
Ali's birthday. But it was worth it! (not really. I felt like shit for 2 days after)

4. When is the last time you got drunk and woke up in a strange place?
Well it wasn't really a strange place, but I once woke up in Vena's room, on her futon. That was after Matt B threw up in my hair.

5. Name of your first grade teacher?
Ms Brown.

6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
I want it to be this evening so I can be eating cake and playing rockband with my favorites!

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A teacher. Or a scientist, for some reason.

8. How many schools did you attend up through grade 12?
4 or 5?

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now?
It looked good with pink, black, and red.

10. Gas prices! First thought?
I just don't think about it.

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you, where would you go and who would you take?
Richmond with Colva. Or Los Angeles with Colva.

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
My alarm didn't go off this morning, bitches!

13. Last thought before falling asleep last night?
BIRTHDAY SOON!

14. Favorite style of underwear?
the kind that doesn't go up my ass.

15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?
boxers are nice.

16. What errand/chore do you despise?
cleaning my bathroom.

17. If you didn't have to work, would you?
Yeah. I'd get too bored travelling the world and buying houses.

18. Sex or sleep?
sex, of course.

19. Your favorite cartoon character?
anything robot.

20. Favorite non-sexual thing to do at night with a girl/boy?
snuggle

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
I really, really hate playing wingman.

22. What was your first car?
Toyota Corolla!

23. Your best "Your Mamma" joke?
Um... they're so old i've forgotten them all.

24. Your favorite lunch meat?
bologna

25. What do you get every time you go into a WAWA?
I rarely go, but when there I usually buy one of those pretzel sandwiches. OMG

26. Beach or shore?
beach!

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20?
Um, no.

28. Who do you stalk?
Everyone. Seriously.

29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Shoes as of late.

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
10 Things I Hate About You (RIP Heath)

31. What's your drink?
rum & coke

32. Cowboys or Indians?
native americans

33. Cops or robbers?
cops like me more.

34. Do you cheer for the bad guys?
yeah, if they're hot.

35. Norm or Cliff?
Cliff

36. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?
The Simpsons I guess. But not in the movie.

37. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
I wish I would have given up a lot earlier.

38. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
Yes, actually I do. She's one of my favorites!

39. If you could get away with it, who would you kill?
N/A because I know I wouldn't get away with it.

40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
John Krasinski.

41. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
John Krasinski

42. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
No, but once my friend let it loose above the stalls in the girls' bathroom.

43. Last book you read for real?
For real real? Um... IV by Chuckie Poo

44. Do you have a teddy bear?
No way

45. Strangest place you have ever had sex?
I don't like having sex in strange places, thank you.

46. Strangest place you have ever wanted to have sex?
Fenwick Library, top floor.

47. How many times a day do you text?
More than you, probably.

48. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship?
it's a mix of both.

49. Do you go to church?
nope

50. Pencil or Pen?
I'm a fan of the pen. Pencil gets all over my hand since I'm a lefty.

Marathoning

I don't understand how people can't take care of themselves. Seriously.
Today, instead of doing work at home, which I should (not) have been doing, I decided to watch some of the "What Not To Wear" marathon on TLC.
Honestly, why can't people not look like idiots?
I used to be of the mindset that wntw was just a show to make everyone look the same, but I have since retracted that statement.
It's a show to make you feel better about yourself. All of these people have such low self esteem, it's amazing to see how much change can occur in an hour long program. Amazing.

In other news, Terra and I finally had our photo shoot. Serena kindly lent us her apartment and I had the best time ever. Pics are up on myspace/fb if you want to see. She hasn't finished editing most of them, but she gave me some to whet my appetite until the others are done. Terra is such an amazing photographer, it was really an honor to work with her. We did a 50s style pinup shoot and we played around with color (red/white and pink) and setting (couch/kitchen). The ones I've seen so far are amazing and I cannot wait to see the others!

Hopefully this week will go by fast, seeing as how my birthday is in one week exactly. I've got some fantastic celebratory events occurring next weekend, it's going to be awesome.

ONE WEEK TIL MY BIRTHDAY!

So far in 2008 I have.......

Been on a date?
Yes. I'm also going on one tomorrow night, I think

Went out of town?
Yep, Los Angeles.

Got a new job?
No, but I got more money at my current job...

Slept all day?
No. I rarely ever sleep past 9.

Went swimming?
Nope, thank goodness.

Fell in love?
Not yet!

Been to the mall?
I'm a girl. Of course!

Read a book?
I'm in the middle of a few.

Gotten in an argument w/someone?
Not an argument, persay...

Been drunk?
Tipsy, but not drunk.

Been to a party?
Oh several

Gotten a new pet?
Not yet!

Danced?
ALL THE TIME

Made a major purchase?
Um... I don't think so.

Gotten a new hobby?
Scoring free drinks.

Been pregnant?
Nope

Gotten married?
Nope

Done drugs?
NEVER

Gotten a new computer?
I got a new external hard drive, does that count?

Stayed over at someones house?
Yep, a few times.

Been sick?
Just a cough that won't go away.

Resolved a conflict?
In a way, yes.

Been to a concert?
Nope. FEBRUARY THOUGH!

Won an award?
Yep!

Found a new favorite restaraunt?
No. It will always be Rio Grande


Other Random stuff...

What did you do on New Years Eve?
Went bar hopping in Hollywood.

Did you kiss someone at midnight?
Yes. I kissed 7 guys in and around midnight.

Did you have a resolution? What was it?
Get Over It

Seen any good movies this year? Which?
I loved Juno and Cloverfield.

Taken any good pictures yet?
I just had a photo shoot yesterday, so yes as a matter of fact!

Have you had your picture taken?
See answer above.

Name one material possession you have wanted this year?
Mazda 3

Have you been happy or down for the most part of 2008 so far?
I've been incredibly happy.

Gotten anything pierced or tattooed?
Not yet. CUPCAKES SOON!

Longest amount of time spent online this year?
I'm online all day at work...

Played any good online games? what?
Second Life is pretty fun, but only when Conor and Terra are playing.

Favorite holiday so far?
My birthday is coming up, so that. But NYE was pretty fun.

Have you had a birthday yet?
Nope, in ONE WEEK!

How old are you now?
23

Any big plans for this year?
I have a lot of big plans, to include a trip to vegas, starting up a baking company, and moving out of NoVa!

Planning on going on a vacation?
Yes, to Vegas. And Seattle. And Atlanta, but that's not a vacation.

New Year Resolutions, Remixed...

I've stopped making promises. I have no idea where I'll be next week, much less next month. I need to actually make my mind up before I start saying things to people that I want to mean it to.

I've stopped worrying so much about my alcohol intake. Ali's birthday night really made me realize that I don't want to end up on the next season of Bad Girls Club. I may drink 3 or 4 nights out of the week, but I in no way want to drink to that much excess, ever again. Even on my birthday.

I've stopped trusting people as much as I used to. I tend to get too wrapped up in the fact that I've got a friend and we've got a lot in common that I seem to forget that not everyone is as lovely as I am.

I've stopped caring about whether or not I get enough sleep at night. Three hours doesn't make any difference from eight and I don't seem to be any less productive with either amount.

I've stopped caring about certain people, period. If someone's that intent on hypocritically defending themselves, who am I to stop them?

These "stoppages" may seem very pessimistic, but they're not. I'm going out with the old and in with the new, positive, cupcakey Allie. Don't fuck it up for me! :-)

Snooks

[One] who was your last text from?
Colva

[Two] Where was your default pic taken?
On FB it's from Ali's birthday at The Big Hunt

[Three] What's your middle name?
Quinn

[Four] Your current relationship status?
Swinger

[Five] Does your crush like you back?
I don't have crushes

[Six] What is your current mood?
I want to go out, but I don't want to drive. So melancholy.

[Seven] What's your dads name?
Tony

[Eight] What color shirt are you wearing?
Green and pink

[Nine] What was the last thing you drank?
water

[Ten] If you could go back in time and change something, would you?
No, probably not.

[Eleven] Have a crazy side?
Yes. Extremely.

Twelve] Ever had a near death experience?
Yeah, two.

[Thirteen] Something you do a lot?
Work

[Fourteen] Angry at anyone?
I was until two days ago.

[Fifteen] Do you wanna see somebody right now?
always

[Seventeen] When was the last time you cried?
Awhile ago.

[Eighteen] Who would you do anything for?
My best boos

[Nineteen] Who are your heroes?
My dad

[Twenty] What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Face

[Twenty-two] What's your biggest secret
It's a secret...

[Twenty-three] Where is your ex?
Off being a disappointment.

[Twenty-five] Do you still watch kiddy movies or tv shows?
Of course!

[Twenty-six] What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
Nothing

[Twenty-seven] Do you speak any other languages?
German

[Twenty- eight] Whats your favorite smell?
German Bierhauser.

[Twenty-nine] Describe your life?
Stressful and up in the air.

[Thirty] Have you ever kissed in the rain?
Probably

[Thirty one] Do you like the rain?
Not today, no.

[Thirty-two] What are you thinking about right now?
Upcoming weekends!

[Thirty-three] What should you be doing right now?
Nothing, actually. Maybe writing?

[Thirty-five] What are you listening to?
The Clientele

[Thirty-eight] Do you act differently around the person you like?
Not really

[Thirty-nine] What is your natural hair color?
Blonde

[Forty] Who was the last person to make you smile?
Colvastein

New Year, New Blog (kind of)

1.How late did you stay up last night and why?
1230am or so. I was at Serena's playing DDR with her and Vena. SO ADDICTING!

2. What was the first thing you thought when you got up?
Ughhhhhh my back hurts and it's only 830.

3. What's your ringtone on your phone?
Beep beep.

4. What did you do last night?
Ate dinner with Alison Brown, then had an impromptu drink at Fridays with Serena, Amira, and Ali, then hung out with Serena and played Guitar Hero: Rock the 80s. Then we went to Target and bought stuff, then we scarfed the horse, and then Vena came over and we DDR'd.

5. Where do you work?
Fort Belvoir

7. Do you own a stereo that costs more than $100?
No

8. How many TVs are in your house?
3

9. How's your heart lately?
Longing for somewhere other than VIRGINIA

10. What were you doing this morning at 7am?
Sleepening.

11. What were you doing this afternoon at 12pm?
Um, probably watching tv.

12. What radio station do you listen to the most?
N/A

14. What was the reason you last cried?
Because I was being silly.

15. Have you ever talked to someone when they were high?
Unfortunately. I hate that stuff.

16. Who was it?
Someone not worth hanging out with.

17. What song is stuck in your head?
Stupid Natasha Bedingfield.

18. Who was the last person to call you?
Ummm... Alison?

19. Who filled this out before you?
I don't even know.

20. How many red lights have you ran?
a few, but all on accident.

21. Have you ever cried while taking a shower?
Yep

22. What was your least favorite grade?
8th grade.

23. What were you doing at 12am Thursday night?
Hanging out in Los Angeles :-(

24. Who was the last person you spoke to last night before bed?
Serenaboo

25. Do you have any pets?
I have a zoo of pets.

26. When was the last time you were given a rose?
Last time I was on the Bachelor.

27. Is there anything that you are craving right now?
Ramen

28. When did your last hug take place?
Last night!

29. Do people ever make stupid mistakes when spelling or saying your name?
Constantly.

30. Have you ever started a sentence with "No offense, but..."?
Yes of course.

31. Do you drink tea?
Only if there's crumpets

32. When was the last time you saw a cop?
We saw like 75 yesterday!

33. Have you ridden in someone elses car today?
nope

34. Have you made a mistake this past week?
yeah, leaving ca.

35. What are you listening to right now?
Food Network

36. Who was the last person to text you?
FBOOK notifier.

37. Do you miss someone?
I miss a few people.

39. Are you happy with your life?
I guess

41. Is there a feeling you're trying to avoid?
Yeah, I'm trying to not be so angry.

43. What was the last movie you saw?
Juno! SO GOOD!

44. Are you sleeping some place other than your own bed next saturday?
I'm not sure... It's not even Monday yet!