I just saw a quote that I really like...seems rather applicable

"never regret something that once made you smile"

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Ahh so the time has come for me to finally write. I've been really busy and having a pretty good time all weekend. But my ass is really dragging, I havent gotten a whole lot of sleep. So this will probably be a short entry.

So first of all, the concert. It was so much fun. Uncle Kracker opened the show with some good songs. Then Rascal Flats came out. They played "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and that was definitely fun. There were a lot of rock songs thrown into all three sets. Kenny Chesney sang Kid Rock's "Cowboy" with Uncle Kracker. And did a pretty long set. I've gotta say, country singers wear the best jeans...

Besides that I've just been out a lot with my friends. Hanging with some new people. Just livin' life  And then Thursday begins my trek to see all my Hallmarkers!! Its going to be so much fun!

Eric-I wasn't ignoring you, I was out with my friends eating ice cream, and I didn't think that was a good time to talk. Especially after hearing your voice mail. I'm still really sorry you are hurting so bad, I would have called if I would have gotten in before eleven. But, I'm gonna be pretty busy this week but we can try to talk at some point.

 

Alright well I need some sleep. G'nite everybody out there in motime land 

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Woo Hoo an all around excellent Saturday:

Way to go Dale JR

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Oh man the show was amazing and the nite was fun but I'm too tired to get into it.

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Yay I talked to Shenna last night!  First time since graduation. So that rocked! She's the only Hallmarker I can't go visit on my lil trip. But Indiana isn't exactly in the right direction. But hopefully I'll get to go see her before the snow comes.

Beth - I can't believe I didn't tell you the dates!! I'm such a tard. Sorry.

Wow, you ever hear that song "Live Like You Were Dyin" by Tim McGraw? Well its very applicable in my aunt's dad's life right now. He got diagnosed with THREE cancers...he asked the Dr what were his chances...and he said "Well if the cancer hasn't spread, I give you 17 more years or so. But if it has...you've got about 6 months."

Oh my God I hate cancer

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So I went to the eye doctor today thinking I was going to be coming back with glasses or something but they said my eyes are perfect   20/20 baby!!

Oh and some exciting news: Collective Soul is going to have a new album out really soon, and the first single off the cd is going to be on the radio starting next month. And they are going to be playing some concerts in a few areas that I'm going to be in a couple weeks.

I'm going on a little trek to visit a bunch of my favorite people. Going to Mass to see Heather D and Corey [ hopefully Amy ] then going to NYC to visit Justin and his new puppy! And then I'm going to Dover to see Jay and then finishing up in Washington visiting Beth and Jen! Whew, its gonna be GREAT!!

TWO SLEEPS TIL KENNY CHESNEY!!!

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ahhhh 2nd sunrise in a row...I need to get some...sleep!

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So I took a personality test and this was what came of that:

Extroversion results were high which suggests you are very talkative, optimistic, and sociable but possibly not very reflective.

Neuroticism results were moderately low which suggests you are relaxed, calm, secure, unemotional but possibly too unobservant of your feelings.

Psychoticism results were moderately low which suggests you are good natured, trusting, and helpful but possibly too much of a follower.

Stability results were moderately high which suggests you are relaxed, calm, secure, unemotional but possibly too unobservant of your feelings.

Orderliness results were medium which suggests you are moderately organized, reliable, neat, and ambitious.

Extraversion results were medium which suggests you are moderately talkative, optimistic, sociable and affectionate.

Hmm...what do you think?

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Oooh one of my images was put on the school website...take a looksee here. Thats exciting

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Kenny Chesney in 4 sleeps!!!!!!!

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I just watched Garden State-excellent movie. There's a new link over there ----> and its to Zach Braff's blog...he's the actor from Scrubs, he wrote and acted in Garden State. Anyway, definitely a good movie, I think a lot of people can really relate to it. And I know a few of my friends that should watch it...but I won't go there.

Also, all the previews were great-can't usually say that! I think the one was called Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. It has Bill Murray and Owen Wilson [ one of my faves ] in it, along with a bunch of other great actors. And I think the movie Cellular looks good, too.

Alright well, its late-ish and I'm tired and I have to get up early tomorrow to spend a wonderful day with my mom. G'nite   

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So, good news. The stitches fall out on their own...who'd a known? Not me, they didn't tell me.

They also didn't tell me that I was supposed to be gargling salt water either. Hmm, its good to be in the know...

But the doc said things look good and everything'll be back to normal this time next week. Hurray!!!

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Ugh, on my way to get my stitches out

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I can't find one person in this town that will go to a movie with me because they need to "save their money for beer." I'm so sad

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Wow, I didn't expect it to hit me like this. I realized that this was the first time I wouldn't be going to school in the fall since I was 4 or maybe 3, counting preschool. Thats almost 20 years straight of going back to school in the fall...

You would think I would be excited by it, but I'm not really too much. I'm jealous of the kids who are just starting their college careers and have four great years ahead of them. I was reading AIM away messages and one even said something about being in Fredonia. Which is where I started out, too. Makes me miss it.

I might go back and get some sort of business degree to go along with my photography, since I put 3 years into regular classes I could probably do something more with that. Not this fall though, although I should now that I don't have insurance   But it's probably too late. Maybe spring semester, depending on the whole job issue, even the relocation issue - if that occurs.

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Well, well, well...not too shabby of a day.

Did some photo biz stuff, got the engagement pictures up on the web for the B&G to check out, went cruising a bit in the cars, hit up Lowe's [ boring ], cleaned up my room some and hung out with my parents most of the day. Not too bad.

Oh and to the guy in the old Cavalier-you made my day!! Haha, that guy did not want to get passed by my dad or me and really put the pedal to the metal. I didn't think that the car had the capability...impressive.

Also my dad was a hero of sorts today...not really .  We went down to the whole We Love Erie Days thing and while standing in line for lunch he had to help the people open a jar of pickles. No one could do it, so he stepped up and tore off the lid like it was his job. It was funny because he turned all red when everyone in line and behind the table clapped for him. Mmmm those cheese fries and steak sandwiches were great!

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Last night Beth and I definitely got asked if we are amish. How insane is that? The old woman couldn't decipher between the people in the horse and buggy up the road and us? Disbelief...hilarious...insane. True, more than half the town now is Amish. But I certainly don't run around in a baggy black dress with a bonnet on my head waiting to push out another baby. Craziness!

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Oh my goodness I want to go to THIS...

Anyway everything went pretty well today. Did the photo thing and that was good, but I haven't had any naps yet today and I really needed one. So I'm cutting this really short and going to bed now--

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FALSE ALARM

Still puffy as ever...I really wanted to go out tonight, too.   I'm going to look like such an ass at the party tomorrow.  I live in a small town where everyone knows everyone and now I'm going to have to explain to everyone that no, I'm not getting fat-I got my wisdom teeth out. I suppose I can hide behind my camera for a good portion of the day. Its not really a big deal but I'm just so damn annoyed with the whole thing right now!!

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Could this be true, are my cheeks finally getting smaller?! There's this little bit of joy growing inside my heart  Now if I can muster up the energy to get to Erie with my resume...it's probably already too late, but I guess I ought to still put it in.

Ugh, the kid who clogs the toilet is back today   Hope that all works out better today than last time. 

 

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I feel like I'm dying...

My cheeks have proceeded to get bigger and I can't bite my teeth together at all anymore, not even in the front.

I just grabbed a fudgecicle [ is that how you spell it? ] out of the freezer. My dad didn't think it was a good idea, but it seemed alright.

So this morning, I was trying to make it to the bathroom cuz I thought I was gonna get sick, but on my way there I blacked out and fell into the shower. Not so much fun. I was pretty scared cuz I was all alone. I tried to call my mom but she was working out so I got ahold of Eric and he came out and calmed me down/kept me company.

This sucks, I'm ready to be back to normal again.  

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yes its 1:30 and I'm awake...and annoyed

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So I didn't get into Erie to apply because, well, my face is HUGE. I thought with time it would get smaller but, oh no, just the opposite. So instead I did some online applying. I applied to an architectural photography place in Maryland and to some event/action photography place that is all across the country but I applied to the one in North Carolina I think it was...I dont remember. I was on the drugs and had to have my mom read over all my stuff to make sure it made sense.

It could be really fun to live in Baltimore/DC since Beth and Jen are down there. And it wouldn't be forever, just for fun. I really need some independent living situation right now. I love living here but, I should probably start moving on with my life.

I always said I would never live all by myself anywhere, but I think its time I grow out of that fear. It will be a little hard because of 1) my imagination and 2) creepy things that happen to good people everywhere. But I suppose everything happens for a reason, and I'm sure I would be alright living in some apartment complex in the city. Guess we'll see what actually unfolds...

I could be genuinely happy with an apartment in Erie, too. Someplace close to home, so I could continue shooting for people I know. But if I have a job somewhere I should probably go with it, since its constant money flow. Well I think my dad is going to kick me off so I'm out for now -- be back later if I can't sleep again.

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Have you ever woke up because you thought someone was talking to you? Thats just what happened to me. Figures, even with the drugs I can't sleep right. But I swear that my mom was just calling my name.

Just received a nice letter from Eric, thanks. A lot to think about and it was really nice. I'll try to get back to you. But no promises, I'm just too flighty- is that the right word? I don't know.

A friend of mine got married a week ago and I gave them some $$ and a free portrait session and 8x10. They got back from their honeymoon and I saw his girl and she said they were excited about it so I'm excited and can't wait to photograph them!

Another friend of mine is getting married next fall and I'm photographing her engagement party on Saturday afternoon. Should be a pretty decent time. I'm just a little nervous, I have to get used to being in front of a bunch of people. Even though I have a camera in my hand and its my job, I'm still a little self conscious that people are looking at me. But I know what I'm doing and I'm getting paid to do it, so I just need to forget about stupid stuff.

Found my resume and I'm ready to take it into Josten's tomorrow! I just hope I can talk fine and feel better. I think I was developing an infection, my cheeks were all red and I was hot, but I didn't have a fever. Kind of weird. But I'm feelin alright. The one tooth that was impacted is definitely the most swollen but it doesn't seem to hurt as bad as the other side, which was the one that was coming in right. Ah well. I think I'm gonna quit typin for now, but anymore weird dreams and I'm going to be up for a while.

 

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ohhh my face hurts. I can't wait for this to be over, I'm ready for some yummy food. No more of this liquid diet. I did have mac n cheese last night, took me a long time to eat it, and I gave up before I was completely full but it was still good. I need to eat something now but the ol' mouth isn't opening up like it used to. Gogurt is an amazing thing for me right now...

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Here I sit writing to you without any wisdom teeth and with swollen little cheeks...but it wasn't bad at all! I was so scared, but for no reason, luckily. Everything came out fine the doc said and I'm feeling pretty decent. The drugs are makin me a little drowsy but I don't mind. After all of those sleep issues, I need to just relax and sleep.

My friend Jen came out for the weekend and that was awesome. We went out in the cars on a cruise for fourteen hours, and to a car show. I got pretty burned, but she definitely got it the worst, since she was so pale to start with. Poor girl! So she's moving to Maryland in two weeks kind of close to Beth so that means I can visit two of them at once. Should be nice

So I got offered a job. Its from my dad at the family business. Some girl up and quit and the jobs open. But, there was just an ad in the paper for Josten's, a photo company, looking for photogs...so I'd rather do that. So hopefully I will have a job by Sept 1st!!! Then maybe get my own apartment before winter. But time will tell and I refuse to get overly excited so I don't feel bad if things don't work out. Well my medicine is taking its toll and I should probably go lay down now--

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So its been quite a while...figured I should really update. Things have been a little crazy here.

The boy and I are broke up and trying to figure out exactly whats gonna happen there is difficult. There's a lot on my mind and I just don't want to be so serious right now. It isn't really fair to him, so I'm trying to work this shit out quickly, but its a serious thing. I don't want to rush back into things with him only to find that what I needed to figure out hadn't been done and I drag him through the mud again. He really doesn't deserve that.

I sold another senior portrait collection. So thats nice, but I still don't have a solid, normal, everyday job. Which hopefully that'll change after I get my wisdom teeth out Monday. Then I'll have nothing in my way. Nothing else is going on this summer except for the Kenny Chesney concert at the end!

I have to shoot an engagement party next Saturday and follow up with the wedding but thats not until fall '05. Hopefully I'll shoot or atleast assist at a few weddings before that but I guess we'll see.

I'm excited and scared but everything is going to work out just the way it's supposed to.

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www.colorgenics.com  - pretty fun site

 

This doesnt sound too far off...I do love Italy

Italiano- Certo, bella! You would feel most at home in the country of sun-drenched Tuscan plains and Southern olive gardens; of beautiful coastline and ancient Roman ruins.

Your personality makes a good fit in Italy, too. You are warm, sensual and outgoing. You don’t have a problem showing your emotions. You tend to love interacting with people—whether they are strangers, friends or family. You have a strong sense of idealism and a vivid imagination.

You are sensitive to beauty and art and you are curious and open-minded. You value community, have strong family ties and yearn for tradition, hearth and home.

Florence is your soul city: with its streets lined with Renaissance art and architecture, wonderful cuisine, fountains and small shops. Nearby villas that dot the countryside beckon to you as home. Ever read “Under the Tuscan Sun”?

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I hate not being able to sleep. I regret that nap I accidentally took earlier...those never help the sleeping issues.

I was planning on getting up and starting this new eat better kick. They say if you eat breakfast its better for weight loss. Not that I'm fat...I've just got a little belly that I'd prefer would go away. So I guess I probably won't get up early enough to start that. I'll probably lose a few pounds anyway in a couple weeks when I get the wisdom teeth out. The scales always say that I lost lbs...but my belly does not go away! Damn thing.

I wish these bug bites would quit itching 

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Holy shit, is it really August already?!

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I really feel like writing...but I don't know what to write.

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