25 Random Things (taken from Facebook)

1. I absolutely hate it when I see people wearing belts that do not match their socks.

2. I once ate an entire box of fudge rounds on a dare, during Rock of Love. I threw them up when the show was over.

3. My sister Alyssa and I got threatened on a street corner in San Fran. by some guy wearing Freddy Krueger claws on his fingers.

4. Missy and I once stole Mr. Binkley's shutter release in photography class, broke it and then put it in his mailbox.

5. I gag at the thought of having to drink milk.

6. I'd kill to go on Fear Factor.

7. My dad has some really strange family members down the line...I'd say at least once a year we learn that some random weirdo guy down the road is our 28th cousin.

8. I used to eat Vienna Sausages out of the can. Still in the jelly.

9. My parents are both Yankees...dad still uses the term "I says..."

10. When I eat a hot dog I have to force myself not to think of where they come from.

11. My mom once slapped me across the face for telling her to "Shut Up"

12. I have a recurring dream at least once a week that I'm trying to pee in front of a large group of onlookers.

13. When you get in trouble with Madeline D'Ambra, its never smart to tell a cop that he's got nice jeans.

14. I firmly believe that cockroaches will continue to get larger over time, and will one day rule the earth.

15. I got "Kool Aided" one year at camp when I was 9. It has scarred me for life. I still can't drink red Kool Aid.

16. I eat Fruit Mentos religiously.

17. I want six kids---with weird names---Cash, Wyatt, Dallas, Steeler, Jagger, and Ivey.

18. We used to try and get our pet goat to attack the annoying kid that lived next door.

19. I love a bagel w/ cream cheese and green olives.

20. No matter how fancy the restaurant, I always put my gum on the side of the glass.

21. My longest relationship was almost 4 years. My shortest was about 3 hours.

22. I use my cell phone as my microphone and rock out to old school hip hop when I go on road trips by myself.

23. I'm terrified of Chucky. He's a scary son of a gun.

24. My sister Erin swears she saw a mountain lion on Jahnke Road the other night. It makes me laugh.

25. I was almost named "Devon"...thank God mom chose Jillian instead.

That Sometimes Annoying Song In My Head...

I meant it all and every part ♥ And every word right from the start ♥ I'll never let this love fall in the middle ♥ 'Cause you know you broke the hardest part ♥ You know you broke the hardest heart ♥ I'll never let this love fall in the middle ♥ Through it all... ♥ Fifteen years old in a sea of blank faces ♥ Swimming bold against a stream that's mocking as it races ♥ In these halls, mountain high under a tangerine sky ♥ Crack a smile just to hide the race that's inside ♥ Eighteen years old bags packed and a pass for the rail ♥ One last look at the past as it drowns in the hail ♥ One in a million, still I keep feeling you keep me from a fall ♥ A world to lose coming back with you tall ♥ Through it all... ♥ No parachutes, no safety nets here ♥ One foot on the water to face these fears ♥ I'm coming out strong like I can't be wrong ♥ I said 'hey, I won't fall in the middle'... ♥ Twenty five here I am with freshman lp's ♥ One life to write one, two years to repeat ♥ Behind a cutain, uncertain if an encore's in store ♥ Tuck my shoulder like a soldier to knock down the door ♥ Thirty something here I'm running with kisses for one girl ♥ These scars upon my sleeve still casting out my pearls ♥ Throw each stone microphone like it's my last turn ♥ With a kiss to the abyss and watch the ripples return ♥ Through it all... ♥ And I'm gonna be alright, I'm gonna be alright ♥ With you by my side... ♥ And I said I'm gonna be alright, I'm gonna be alright ♥ With you through this fight ♥ Through it all... ♥ I meant it all and every part ♥ And every word right from the start ♥ I'll never let this love fall in the middle... ♥ Through it all...

"Honey"

Everyone, meet Honey...

My friend Claren and I share a common burden for abused and mistreated dogs... A few days ago, Claren was in town and we got to talking about this boxer she had met at a Richmond Shelter. From what she was told, Honey is about 8 years old, and suffers from hip dysplasia. She has an extremely difficult time getting up and cannot walk up and down stairs. The surgery to fix Honey can cost anywhere between $1,800 - $4,000, depending on just how bad off she is. The sad part is that its not likely anyone will adopt her, regardless of how wonderful she is, because of the cost of the surgery. Claren and I (and Claren's wonderful boyfriend, Richard!) have decided to adopt Honey, and do everything we possibly can to raise the money for her surgery. After she is fully healed and back to her wonderful self, we will then begin the process of finding her the perfect home. We will be picking her up on Saturday, and I am so excited to meet her! If there is anything you would like to do to help Honey, its greatly appreciated.

January 20th, 2009...

Today marks a historical day in America. The coverage on the event in the media is overwhelming. I've heard everything from what color they are re-painting the White House walls to suit the new President's taste, to where one of Obama's little girls got that adorable tweed dress she was wearing. As a voting American, I have a right to complain about the President-elect. I have the right to complain about why certain people voted for Obama and why others voted for McCain. We all know the reasons. We all know why so many people were for Palin and so many people were against her. We all know why this country was so excited about 1-19-09..."The End of an Error" as I've heard it referred to. The truth is, this country has been going downhill very quickly. From the legalization of gay marriages, to all of the murders, school shootings, suicides, gangs, racism, hate...etc, etc... Who would have ever thought we would see a day when "Saturday Night Live" could mock the Presidential Candidates, and people could openly express hate and disrespect for the man in the White House... What happened to respecting the man in authority over this country? Even though I may not agree/care for the President-elect Obama, my heart & my prayers go out to him. Everyone is so excited that there is finally a black man in the White House. But lets go a little bit deeper with that...This man has many more responsibilities, I feel, than any other President in American History. The financial crisis...the fear of terrorism...taking over the fallen leadership of President Bush...May he have the wisdom and respect for this country that we so greatly need. He's in the White House today. No amount of complaining or hate can change that (for those of you who do not care for him)... All we can do now is show our respect for the man appointed to such a high calling. May he be the "savior" that this country needs, and may the "change" that he's promised be a positive one.

From the moment you walked into Room #5 that fateful day in September '02, we hit it off. We shared common rebellion to the Atlantic Baptist Bible College rules & regs. We shared many nights laughing loudly and keeping our roomates up...many jokes about where we "signed out" to go without permission...and many tears and heartaches. We've had our rough times, but you've never stopped being there for me. Things will never again be like they used to be when we lived out of one GIANT closet and rebelled together, but those were some of the greatest moments of my life... "College" wouldn't have been "College" without you. I love you & I miss you!!!

Welcome me into the world of "blogging"...

Well, this is my first official blog. I'm so excited about my page, thanks to Eden. I'm clueless when it comes to these sort of things so I suppose everyone will have to be very patient with me! Thank you Eden for your creativity... and taking the time to do this for me...It is, in fact, very fly. :)