Monty Python Madness
Monday, May 31, 2004
Last night was a blast! OMG, it was hilarious! First I went over to Alan's house for dinner. That was interesting. We had Boga Burgers. (His mom's a health fanatic.) I'd never had a veggie burger before, but it wasn't that bad. We were over there for about three hours. It was fun. Then at about 7:00, we came back to my place and watched Monty Python with my mom, Steph, and my two siblings. Holy Grail was great (again!). Of course. But then we watched The Meaning of Life! That was just plain disgusting. Holy Grail is hilarious partially because of the small budget they had to work with. Meaning of Life had a bigger budget, but they weren't as creative. In the midst of it all, Steph ended up getting sick from too much brandy on an empty stomach. Poor thing! After the movies, Alan stayed over here until about 2:00 am. :-D He fits in perfectly with this family! Definately La Bohème material.
Well, I gotta go. I'm going to be kicked off the computer pretty soon if I don't. See ya!
Laurl
Life of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Freak
Sunday, May 30, 2004
Have you ever had a big, beautifully wrapped box under the Christmas tree with your name on it? With a big, pretty bow, and gorgeous wrapping paper? Then comes Christmas morning. You go straight for this gift. Slowly, you revel in taking off the wrapping. Carefully you open up the box, look inside, and find...
A coat. A plain winter coat. Or a sweater. Knitted by Aunt Martha. Or maybe a World Book Encyclopedia. Well, that's about how my life was a few months ago. Wrapped up in shiny paper in a huge box. Except instead of finding a coat, or sweater, or an encyclopedia, you'd probably find a big pile of dog shit.
You see, everyone thought my life was perfect. At least those who didn't know me personnally. Two months ago I lived with my father, stepmother, and five siblings in Green, Ohio. I was a Freshman in High School, got straight A's, was Second Chair trumpet in the band, got along with all my teachers, and wasn't fat. Not a bad combination from the outside. I had a few friends and lived in a semi-nice house. We weren't rich, but we weren't exactly poverty level either. Most people wouldn't have thought it would be too bad to be me. They were wrong.
When I was about elven years old, my parents got a divorce. At first it wasn't so bad, my mom was happier, and they were getting along. Then my dad met Kathy, my would-be stepmom, in an online Christian chat room. The worst thing my Dad could have done was marry her. And that's exactly what he did. Kathy was an expert in manipulating. She played ming games, kissed ass, verbally confused people, abusively controlled our lives, and was all-in-all, a bitch. During the four year that my dad was married to her, our live were a living hell. She was verbally, mentally, emotionally, psycologically, and eventually physically, abusive. On top of that, she was a control Nazi. THere are too many incidents to go into details, so I'll give an example. On one occasion, she took away my sketch book and grounded me because I took my sketch book to school. Apparantly I knew I wasn't supposed to take this kind of thing to school. How silly of me! (To this day, I still don't have it, and probably never will.)
Well, April 3, 2004, my brother, sister, and I flew down to Oklahoma to visit my mom for Spring Break. One night during the visit, we all broke down and told her what had been going on. Incidents such as me being pushed down the stairs and pulled off the couch by my feet, a comb being thrown at my brother's head leaving a scar, and my sister being hit over the head repeatedly with spoons, bowls, or other inanimate objects. My mom was shocked and furious. My father was called and informed that we were NOT getting on THAT plane back to THAT woman. He quickly realized how blid to all of this he had been and promptly left Kathy. We are now living with our mom in Oklahoma and finally have had a chance to breath, relax, and live.
In the past months I've had the ability to be myself in my religeous beliefs, personnality, and style. I've made friends who I enjoy being with, and have a boyfriend who loves me for who I am and I vise versa. My life is still a long shot from perfect, but I would say it has improved considerably.
Peace.
Laurl/en
(Copied from another journal of mine on LPC.)
Check Up
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Okay, so I didn't write yesterday. I was busy! I was finishing up a project for two hours after I got home, then I ate dinner, and finally the concert. It wasn't the best concert I've ever been in, but it wasn't bad. I'm just glad it's all over with. No more projects, no more concerts, no more assignments... It's bliss... Only two more days of school! I'm so ready for it to be out! I need the rest and relaxation of summer vacation...
Well, I just wanted to check in. Maybe I'll have an interessting topic to write on later this week...
An Eventful Evening
Sunday, May 23, 2004
I'm going to have a busy evening today. At 2:00, Alan's picking me up and we're going to two recitals at the High School Performing Arts Center. The first is for a violinist friend of his and the second is for a trombonist who's in our band. After that, there's a suprise party for our band director who, sadly, will be leaving us after this year... :( And finally, at 8:00, I have a Chorale rehearsal. Our concert is tomorrow! I'm just a little nervous.
I must go for now... I'll write more tomorrow.
Summer Plans
Friday, May 21, 2004
I cannot wait until school lets out. Only five more days! I need a nice, long, break. No homework, assignments, or projects. No concerts, contests, of rehearsals. Just blah... doing anything I want... well, almost anything. ;^) I won't be completely bored all summer. I'm going to Texas for a week with my aunt and uncle. We're going to Six Flags! Yay! I'm also going to be practicing for marching season. :( And when I'm not doing anything in particular, I'll probably go do something with Alan, my boyfriend. He's so sweet and we always have a great time.
Can't think of much else to write... I'll get back later.
Just a Poem
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
The Sun Will Rise
I'm riding on an ocean wave, rising up and falling down.
My life is the ocean, stormy or calm.
It can be so beautiful, but soon turn to deadly.
Gently rolling, or crashing and fierce.
Warmth and comfort can drift through the sea,
But before you know it, you're in the eye of the storm.
You're surrounded by dolphins, playing and laughing,
Then a shark attacks, and you flee for your life...
You see land off in the distance,
Only to find desertion.
The night comes fast, cold and bitter,
And you find yourself holding on for the sun to rise.
Because you know...
It will rise...
Smile!
Saturday, May 8, 2004
Welcome to "Happy", USA! Wait... isn't that an oxymoron?
Putting Things in Perspective
Thursday, May 6, 2004
A Lost Friend
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
When you move a lot, like I have my whole lot, you tend to get a lot of lost friends. Sometimes it's because you get jerked out and don't get a phone number or even say goobye. Sometimes you don't even bother to call or write. And sometimes calling and writing gets old, and you just go on with your lives.
Well, about a month ago, when I moved in with my mom unexpectedly, I tried to email a friend of mine who was my best friend in the last place I lived. I hadn't been in contact with her for months dueto conflicts with my stepmom (now ex-stepmom). The email didn't go through, but I still put her on my AIM Buddy List.
Tonight, for the first time, I finally found her online and we're back in contact now. As far as I can tell, she hasn't changed much personality wise. Now she knows where I am and we even exchanged blogs! Aren't life's suprises wonderful?
No Questions
Monday, May 3, 2004
Couldn't find one. Oh well... :(
Thoughts
Oh no! The week-end's almost over! Aaah! Must... savor... last... few... hours.... On second thought, I could always fake being sick and not go to school tomorrow. ....hmm.... (Just kidding Mom) Maybe this week won't be so hectic... :::Think's of French play and End of Instruction test this week and shakes head::: I think I'm going to go find one of those question lists to put on your blog. BRB
Thank God for Fridays!!!
Saturday, May 1, 2004
What a week! I am so glad the weekend is here. Between a band concert, preparing for my End of Instruction exam, working on a play for French, and going through a spiritual revelation after reading The Da Vinci Code, I am exausted. I will be so glad to sleep in tomorrow!
The Da Vinci Code was excellent! I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in Da Vinci, the Holy Grail, or wanting to know the true story of Christ. I won't say much more so I don't ruin the story for anyone.
I recieved some exciting news today. Next summer the French club is going to Paris! I'm so excited. I've wanted to go to Europe for forever and now I've got my chance! We'll be there for 9 days and 7 nights. The price isn't bad either.
Now I think I'm just going to hang out and relax. This is a well-needed weekend!