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Today Have I ..
Smiled?: Indeed I have.
Laughed?: Yes, that's something else I did.
Cried?: No, surprisingly. Hmm, that's not like me...
Bought something? Yeah, The Sims Hot Date, but I can't play it because I need the first CD to play it, and it's MISSING! AAAAAAARGH!!!!!
Danced? Nope.
Were sarcastic?: I'm sure I was.
Talked to an ex? Yup, I talked to a guy named "X" today.
Watched your favorite movie? No.

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*A Last time for everything.......
Last book you read: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Last movie you saw: The Princess Diaries.
Last song you heard: "Wherever You Will Go" by The Calling.
Last thing you had to drink: Ice water.
Last time you showered: This morning at approximately 11:00 A.M.
Last thing you ate: A veggie burger and baked potato at Ruby Tuesday's.

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*Do You...
Smoke?: Nope.
Do drugs?: No.
Have sex?: No-sir-ee.
Sleep with stuffed animals?: Yup. My bear, Jodie.
Live in the moment?: No, I live five minutes ago.
Have a dream that keeps coming back?: Not recently.
Play an instrument?: Yes. The kazoo.
Believe there is life on other planets?: Couldn't care less, actually.
Remember your first love?: *Thinks*. Nope. Oh wait, I haven't had a first love yet. I'll get back to ya.
Still love him/her?: See above, dear.
Read the newspaper?: I have to for government class... but I'd read the comics anyway.
Have any gay or lesbian friends?: Nope. But I did at my old school.
Believe in miracles? Absolutely.
Believe it's possible to remain faithful forever?: Of course.
Consider yourself tolerant of others? Hmm... generally.
Consider love a mistake?: No. Unless you accidentally fall in love with someone who's related to you, and you didn't know about it, like in that movie. That would be a mistake.
Like the taste of alcohol? *Shrugs*, I don't know. I never will, 'cause I'm never gonna drink.
Have a favorite candy?: Skittles.
Believe in astrology?: Of *course* the makers of Teen magazine can predict exactly what's going to happen to me this month. Those magazine people, they're smart.
Believe in magic?: Yeah, but I'm just a lousy Muggle :-D
Believe in God?: Yes indeedy.
Go to church? Occasionally.
Have any pets: Yup. Dog: Chyna, Cats: Daria and Amy.
Do well in school?: Uh... *nervous laughter*.
Go to or plan to go to college?: Well, I *hope* to.
Wear hats?: No.
Have any piercings?: Just my ears.
Have any tattoos? : Nope.
Hate yourself?: No.
Have an obsession? Yup! Two: Harry Potter and Daria.
Have a secret crush? Yep. Two of *them*.
Do they know yet? One of them does. *Hangs head*.
Collect anything? Sims Expansion Packs.
Have a best friend?: My mom and Sarah.
Wish on stars?: Yup.
Like your handwriting?: Sure, it's okay.
Have any bad habits?: Yeah. I crack all of my joints.
Care about looks?: Nope.
Believe in witches? Well... I had a friend who was a Wiccan.
Believe in Satan? Yeah. He's not a nice guy.

Holly's Jolly Christmas

Time: 2:21 P.M.
Song in my head: "The Distance" by Evan and Jaron.
I last ate: Peanut butter and jelly with soy milk to dunk for breakfast.
I'm wearing: My purple sweater and black flares.
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Well, Christmas was butt-loads of fun this year. On Christmas Eve, we went to Grandma Shoup's house, like usual. My grandparents are such sweethearts, they make sure *everyone* who comes to their house of Christmas Eve has a stocking to go through. Besides cute little teddy bears and lots of candy, everybody gets an apple, an orange, and a handful of walnuts. Some people, like my brother, think this is a bit stupid. I think it's awesome, though, for the reason Grandma puts them in there. She grew up during the depression, and her family hardly ever got to eat anything other than bread and soup. But on Christmas, her mom managed to get a hold of an apple, orange, and handful of walnuts for each of them, and put them in their stockings. So, it's important to Grandma to put those things in *our* stockings, even though she really stocks up for Christmas Eve dinner at her house (this year their 'fridge wasn't big enough to hold it all). Cool, huh?

When we'd finished going through our stockings, it was time to open presents. My step siblings came over, and Zach and I were so surprised that Carrie (my step-sister) got us each a gift! She bought us each these really good Paul Mitchell hair care kits. What a sweetheart she is! Zach and I did feel terrible that we didn't get Carrie anything, though. My grandparents got my awesome stuff like an Avon breast cancer awareness teddy bear, the Harry Potter Playstation game I asked them for, and the Grinch and Shrek DVDs. Some obnoxious kid said that Harry Potter was a "demonic influence" and that I shouldn't like it. My hilarious step-brother Billy, who reeked of pot replied, "I haven't seen Harry Potter yet, but it can't be *that* bad." Heheh.

7:00 rolled around, and we headed over to church for the Christmas Eve service. This is my favorite part of the entire year. We lit candles and sang Christmas hymns, then our minister read the verse that Linus does on the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. But for some stupid reason, I sat with Zach and his friend, Andy, who drew cartoon characters on their bulletins and pretended to set the pew on front of them in fire, while singing in goofy voices. After church, Zach, Andy, me, and my crush and Andy's brother, Tim, headed back to Grandma Shoup's house for leftover sub sandwiches and pumpkin pie.

Christmas Day was awesome as well. When Zach woke me up, I could hear my least-favorite movie, The Christmas Story, blaring on the TV in the family room, so I didn't want to get up. However, I was starving, and it *was*, after all, CHRISTMAS MORNING! So I ambled out to the family room, plunked down on the couch, and scarfed down the delicious raspberry danish Dad had bought for breakfast.

Zach and I got Dad the Forearm Builder he'd asked for, and he seemed to love it, so that was cool. We also stuffed a stocking full of various chocolate candies for him, so I think our Christmas gift to him was kind of an oxy-moron or something. It was like, "Hey Dad, here's some excersize equipment... and here's some candy, too!"

The first thing Zach and I opened (well... I actually just sat there and left the opening to him) was... AN X-BOX! Then, I opened... A DVD PLAYER! Then we could get to our other presents, which were all DVDs, X-Box games, and clothes. I got the X-Box games Simpsons Road Rage and Shrek while Zach got the games Halo and Project Gotham. I also opened the DVDs Heartbreakers, Legally Blonde and Wayne's World 1 and 2. Then we opened a bunch of really nice, dressy clothes, which shows Dad is trying to force Zach and I out of our every-day outfits of T-shirts and jeans.

That afternoon, we went over to my aunt Barb's house, like always. Since Zach had to work all night Christmas Eve, he slept a good portion of his Christmas Day away. Poor guy... After our Christmas lunch/dinner (at like... 3:30 or something), prepared by Grandma Z. and Aunt Barb, we went to the living room to open presents. Grandma Z.'s presents for me were no surprise, as I was with her when she bought them. I had picked out my own gift, which was a glittery, striped pink turtleneck sweater and a skirt to match. She also got me a surprise... a beautiful, delicate sterling silver bracelets with little hearts dangling from it, and Britney Spears' new CD. Rockin'! Aunt Barb, Uncle Don, Lindsay and Jennifer got me a very pretty glittery pink decoration for my room, and The Grinch DVD. Since I'd already gotten The Grinch from the Grandparents Shoup, I took it back and exchanged it for Save the Last Dance, so that worked out good.

The day after Christmas (Boxing Day), Zach and I had our Christmas morning with my mom and Mike in Bay City. This was where I got my favorite Christmas presents... HARRY POTTER STUFF! Mom got me two Harry Potter pillows: One that says "Quidditch" and comes with the golden snitch tucked into a pocket, and one that says "Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans," and it looks like a bag of them. They're both *adorable*, and I love them! I also got Harry Potter sheets, Harry Potter stickers for my wall, the Harry Potter poster book, a Harry Potter calender, a Nimbus 2000 bookmark, chocolate Wizarding money (which I won't eat, of course), plus some non-Harry-Potter-stuff such as the CDs Backstreet Boys-- Hits, Chapter One and a good, not-burned copy of Lifehouse-- No Name Face, which is my favorite band, and CD.

Zach and I got Mom the PETA watch she's been wanting for like, five years or longer, and we filled her a stocking full of little vibrating massager things, which she thought looked like sex toys. We all laughed, and admitted that they did indeed look like sex toys. We were like, "Um... please don't use them for that, though. Ew."

So, as you can tell, Zach and I are spoiled rotten. We get so much stuff for Christmas, it's ridiculous. And today (the 29th), I hung out with Sarah at Grandma Shoup's so we could exchange Christmas gifts. She got me this adorable Pisces zodiac bear that had little attributes on it and everything! I LOVE IT! She also got me Nickelback's single of "How You Remind Me." That song kicks *arse*! I got her a little crystal figurine dragon that she's been wanting since the ninth grade! She seemed to like it, so that's gnarley.

Talk to ya later!

--Holly Rachael :-D

Christmas Survey Stolen From Samantha

Full Name: Holly Rachael Zintel.

Age: 17

Birthday: February 28th, 1984

OK on with the survey...

What was the best christmas present you ever got? Tinsel, my first cat. I think that was 1992.

What was the worst christmas present you ever got? This electronic math game from my Grandma Z. I exchanged it for a toy slot machine.

What is your favorite thing about Christmas? Looking at Christmas lights with my family while listening to Amy Grant Christmas CDs.

What do you want for Christmas? Wayyyyyyyyyy too much stuff to put on here. What I'd actually really like, though, would be another dog, so my dog wouldn't have to hang out with the cats all the time.

What's your favorite Christmas Carol? "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)" by Amy Grant.

What's your least favorite Christmas carol? That stupid "Who Put the d--k on the Snowman" song Zach has.

How much money did you spend on everyone this year? About twelve dollars so far. What? I've sick! And I'm a late shopper!

Who was on the good list this year? Mom, Dad, both sets of grandparents, Lindsay, Jennifer, Aunt Barb, Uncle Don, Zach, Sarah, Mr. Dufresne, Mrs. Klida and Mrs. Sullivan.

Who was on the bad list this year? Chyna, Daria and Amy (my pets). Nah... they're usually pretty good.

Favorite Christmas memory? Getting Tinsel. That had to be the best memory of my life, really. My mom lined me, Zach, Lindsay and Jennifer up on the couch, and told us all to close our eyes, and that she and dad were going to get a surprise from the basement. When they brought up Tinsel, Zach freaked out, and ran to his room because he thought she was a dog, and he was terrified of dogs at the time. Heheheh, this sweet little kitten... That was the first time I ever actually cried tears of joy.

Least Favorite Christmas memory? While Mom, Zach and I were outside, putting up the Christmas lights one year, Dad came home from the hospital to tell us that Great Aunt Mary had died. We all really loved her, and we cried for like, forever.

Do you believe in Santa Claus? Absolutely!

What are your resoulutions for the new year? I'm going to spend more time with Sarah, try to be nicer to Mike, and try to get to school no matter what.

Have you ever gotten a lump of cole? Nope. I'm a good kid.

Has any of your friends gotten a lump of cole? Nope. They're good kids, most of the time.

Do you know the real meaning of Christmas? Yes. It's what Linus says on the Charlie Brown Christmas special.

Do you celebrate Kwanza? No.

Do you celebrate Hannauka? No.

Do you celebrate Festivest? I... don't know what that is, but I'm pretty sure I don't celebrate it.

Have you ever had your Christmas tree fall? Oh, yeah. It's impossible to keep it up when you have cats around.

Tell us a Christmas Story: Two Christmases ago, I was over at my aunt Barb's house, like usual, and Grandma Z. had just gotten this vibrating massage chair. I sat in it for a while, then Aunt Barb called us out for lunch. Everyone was like, "Well, Holly, what did you think of the chair?" and I honestly replied, "It made me have to poop."

Whats your favorite christmas special? Garfield. I *LOVE* the Garfield Christmas special! Jon's grandma is the coolest chick around. *Sings*: "Keep Christmas here... in your heart..."

Do you like Spongebob Squarepants? I've never seen that show, but everyone says it's cool.

Did you see his Christmas special? No.

Did you like it? N/A.

On a scale of 1-10 how do you rate at being good for Christmas? 9.5.

On a scale of 1-10 how do you rate at giving this year? 6.3.

On a scale of 1-10 how much did you receive this year? Eh... well... Christmas isn't here yet.

What's your favorite Christmas song a popular music group did? "This Gift" by 98 Degrees.

Is your tree this year real or fake? Fake, as always.

Is the trees you've had in the past real or fake? We always have fake trees, and I like it fine that way. You know, no watering required or anything. And they're cheaper, too!

I'm only *moderately* obsessive-compulsive?!

Dude, check it out. This nifty disorder test seems extremely accurate, except it told me I'm MODERATELY obsessive-compulsive. You would think that someone who has constant, repetitive prayers running through their head all day, and can't concentrate on much other than Harry Potter and Daria would be considered *very* obsessive-compulsive. *Shrugs*, Oh well.

Disorder	Rating
Paranoid:	Low
Schizoid:	Low
Schizotypal:	Moderate
Antisocial:	Low
Borderline:	Low
Histrionic:	Moderate
Narcissistic:	Low
Avoidant:	High
Dependent:	High
Obsessive-Compulsive:	Moderate
-- Click Here To Take The Test --

Quit squinting at me myopically!

Full Name: Holly Rachael Zintel
Age: 17
Sex: Female
Birthday: 2-28-84
Where do you live: Bay City, Michigan on weekdays, Flint, Michigan on weekends. I don't like Bay City, though, it smells like the sugar factory.
Where else have you lived: I once lived right around the block from here, but then my Great Aunt Mary died, and we moved into her house.
What state: It was still here in Flint, MI.
Zodiac Sign: Pisces.
What school do you go to: Wenona Center High School, the "juvi" school.
Nicknames: Hmm... well... Tim used to call me "Cat" because he called all his other friends "Dawg," but I'm a girl, so he figured he should change it.
What are your hobbies: Reading and writing.
Hair color: Brown.
Ever died your hair: Yep.
Hair length: It's like... jest past my neck.
Eye color: Bluish green.
Height: 5'7"
Have any pets: Yep. A pup and two kit-cats.
Whats their names: Chyna, Daria and Amy.
Siblings: Yesiree.
Names and age: Brother: Zach, 20; step-sister: Carrie, 17; step-brother: Billy, 18.
Do you have braces: I did in 8th grade.
Do you have glasses: Yup.
Are you good at school: No.
Shoe size: 10 1/2.
*~*~Favorites~*~*
Car: Green VW Bugs.
Color: Pink.
Teacher: Mrs. Klida.
Class: English.
Day of the week: Sunday.
Season: Winter.
Month: December.
Sport: Quidditch (heheh).
Movie: Harry Potter and the Sourcer's Stone.
Actress: Drew Barrymore and Julia Stiles.
Actor: Jonathan Jackson.
T.V. show: Daria.
Food: Mom's stuffed pumpkin shells.
Drink: Cream soda.
Word: "Myopically."
Brand of shoes: I like any brand of shoes that carries my size.
Radio station: 102.5 WIOG... *sings* Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, Flint!
Pizza Topping: Just sauce!
State: Mmmmmmmichigan.
City: Las Vegas.
Letter: H.
Number: 2.
Ice cream flavor: Strawberry sorbet.
Video game: Crazy Taxi and The Sims.
*~*~Your friends~*~*
Best friend: Mom and Sarah.
Spend most time with: Mom.
Funniest: Zach.
Smartest: Amber.
Hottest: Chris.
Strongest: Bobby.
Knows you the best: Mom.
Most outgoing: Chris.
Most shy: Hmm... I don't think I have any shy friends.
Always negative: Bobby.
Most trustworthy: Mom.
Most fun to be with: Sarah and Mom.
Biggest flirt: Sarah.
Best dressed: Mom.
Best eyes: Chris.
One to gossip with: Sarah.
Sweetest: Mom.
Do you make friends easily: No. *Shrugs*, I try, though.
Who do u think would help u the most if u were in trouble? I think everyone would.
Who is the most popular: Chris.
Who do u want to go to college with: Sarah and my cousin, Jen.
Who do u wish could be part of your family: Sarah.
Who is the biggest junk food junkie: Zach.
Who would do anything for 1 million bucks: Probably Bobby.
Who do u think has the nicest mom: Zach (heheh). BESIDES our mom, it'd be Bobby's.
Who do u think has the nicest dad: Geez... I don't know.
Who do you have the most inside jokes with: Zach.
*~*~This or That~*~*
Red or Blue: Blue.
Pretzels or Potato Chips: Chips.
Jeans or Khakis: Jeans.
Comedy or Drama: Comedy.
Computer or TV: Computer.
Gold or Silver: Silver.
Outgoing or Shy: Outgoing.
Tall or Short: ...Somewhere in the middle!
Breakfast or Dinner: Dinner.
Day or Night: Night.
Radio or Cd's: CDs.
Internet or Phone: Internet.
98 degrees or O town: 98º.
Happy or sad: Happy.
Guy or girl: *Raises eyebrow* Well... I like to *date* guys...
Tough or wimpy: I don't think either of those are good.
Strong or weak: Strong.
Funny or hilarious: Hi-larious.
Summer or winter: Winter.
Love or lust: Love.
Walk or run: Ride in an Amigo.
Inside or outside: Inside.
Hurricane or Tornado: Gah! Neither, thanks.
Thunder or lightning: See above.
Rain or snow: Snow!
Sunny or cloudy: Sunny.
Loud or quiet: Quiet.
Mcdonalds or Burger king: Burger King doesn't cook their fries in beef juice, so yeah, them.
Hardee's or Arby's: Neither.
Coffee or tea: Tea.
Coke or pepsi: Coke.
Mr. Pibb or Dr. Pepper: They both taste the same to me... in fact, I think Mr. Pibb and Dr. Pepper might be the same person!
White chocolate or normal chocolate: White. Mmm...
Britney or Christina: Britney!
Black or white: It depends on what drawing you're coloring!
Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla. Mmm...
Diary or journal: Diary.
Writing or typing: Typing.
Cold or hot: Cold.
Pen or pencil: Pencil.
Candle or insence: Candle.
Plain paper or lined paper: Lined paper if I'm writing, plain paper if I'm drawing.
Blonde or brunette: Both mixed together!
Curly or straight: Both are nifty... it depends on what mood you're in.
Blanket or sleeping bag: Blanket.
Body wash or soap: Both.
Purfume or Body spray: Body spray.
Wal-mart or target: Target. I get a discount there!
American Eagle or Abercrombie: Well, Rich Cronin says he likes girls who wear Abercrombie and Fitch, so I'll go with that.
Hamburgers or hotdogs: Neither. Blech!
Great america or Universal studios: Universal Studios... what is this Great America you speak of?
Pochahontas or Mulan: I didn't like either of those movies, and they're the *only* Disney movies I have ever disliked.
Swimmer's ear or ear infection: I wouldn't know about swimmer's ear, but ear infections really suck. I've been getting them like, twice a month every year since I was born.
Pop tart or toaster strudels: Pop Tarts.
Chicken or turkey: If they're alive, I like them both.
MTV or VH1: Well, MTV plays too much crap like Linkin Park and Eminem, and VH1 always has good stuff like Lifehouse and Britney Spears. But then, sometimes VH1 plays those dumb documentaries on people like the O.D.B, and MTV *has* got good ol' Daria... so... I s'pose I like MTV better. Wow, put a lot of thought into that, didn't I?
Shorts or pants: Pants.
Tank tops or t-shirts: T-shirts.
Mandy moore or Jessica simpson: They both absolutely rock... I think I might listen to Mandy's CD a *bit* more, but I *LOVE* them both.
Spanish or German: German.
Markers or colored pencils: Crayons!
Boxers or briefs: Boxers.
Nike or Adidas: They're both too dang expensive.
Mercedes or BMW: *Hangs head*, I don't even know the difference.
Army or Navy: You wouldn't catch me joining either one of them, but it's great to have both of them around.
Orange or grape: Grape.
L

Ah crap, I've got a cold *again*.

Time: 5:29 P.M.
Song in my head: "Get the Party Started" by Pink.
I last ate: A candy cane I found on the table.
I'm wearing: My Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure shirt and tie-up jeans.
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Ohh, I feel *miserable*. Why do I always get a cold when it's time for Christmas break, which starts tomorrow? It's ri-frickin'-diculous!

Well, I'm writing a Harry Potter fan fic called "If I Wasn't a Celebrity..." I hope I actually finish this story. That'd be rockin'.

Duuuuuuuuude, I don't even feel good enough to be sitting here, writing in my diary! *Cough, hack, cough*. Ugh...

Despite the icky way I feel, I'm still really excited about Christmas! Woo hoo, five more days! And only *four* more days until Christmas *Eve*, which is the day for Christmas with my mom. Then Christmas Day is my Christmas with my dad. Wow, this paragraph sure does have the word "Christmas" in it a lot.

Well, I'm going to find some Kleenex. Later.

--Holly Rachael :-(

Hey, look, snow! Oh, wait... it's gone

Time: 1:19 P.M.
Song in my head: "Bent" by Matchbox Twenty.
I last ate: Reeses Peanut Butter Cereal for breakfast.
I'm wearing: My long-sleeved two-tone purple shirt and jeans.
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Friday was a very mixed up day. The only thought that got me out of bed was, "The Amy Grant concert is tonight." But I was late for school. Then this girl, Amber, that I always talk to in my second hour, said that her step-dad had tried to kill himself the previous night, and she was on the verge of tears all hour, and unable to do her work. I felt terrible for her, but I didn't know what to say. Luckily, a funny guy named Chris always sits with us, too, and joked with her a bit, and I think that cheered her up a little.

The rest of the school day was pretty uneventful until 7th hour when somebody shouted, "Look! It's snowing out!" And it was! Huge snowflakes were coming down, and sticking to the ground! I was so thrilled, thinking we might actually have snow for Christmas. But the snow was that freezing, rainy kind, so it made for awful driving conditions. And of course, we had to drive all the way back to Flint to get my money and binoculars from my dad, then all the way to Auburn Hills. There were so many accidents everywhere, it was unbelievable. We were going like, 45 on the express way.

My mom and I had a lot of trouble finding The Palace of Auburn Hills, as we usually do. Finally I spotted it (yes, me! I never notice *anything*), and we went in to the concert. It was a great Christmas concert this year; Amy gave an awesome speech. She said, "I was talking to a friend of mine who's an artist. I asked her what her favorite color was, and she said, 'Amy, out of all the colors, I'd have to say black is my favorite.' I personally didn't think black really even classified as a color, but she had a very cool reason for black being her favorite color. She said, 'Life is full of bright colors, and they're what get you through. But without black, the colors are just... there. Black provides the depth of a picture, makes it beautiful. And life needs depth. Otherwise, it'd just be a bunch of random colors thrown together." I thought that was *really* cool. The only thing the concert lacked was Michael W. Smith, who's always been there before.

When we hit the road to head back to Flint, we hit quite a snag... I-75, our way home, had been *closed*! I guess they had a really bad weather-related accident. Mom and I got totally lost, and ended up in Port Huron, which is really far away from here. We stopped at numerous 7-11s, but the cashiers either gave us bad directions, or didn't have a *clue* how to get to Flint. The cell phone was convienently dead, but we finally found a pay phone, and called my grandma and grandpa. Oh man, it was like, 2:30 A.M. before we finally got home, and the concert ended at 11:00! We didn't get to bed until 4:30, and we were exhausted.

So, what a weird day Friday was.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Annual Amy Grant Christmas concert tomorrow!

Time: 10:32 P.M.
Song in my head: "Christmas Can't Be Very Far Away" by Amy Grant.
I last ate: Soy Delicious vanilla ice cream.
I'm wearing: Mis-matched floral P.J.s and fluffy blue slippers.
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Woo HOO! Tomorrow night is the Amy Grant Christmas concert! I go every single year with my mommy, and sometimes, other people. But this year it's just Mom and I, which is great with me. I hardly ever get to hang out with just Mom anymore! She's pretty mad at Mike because he won't go, since Billy's playing hockey that night, and he wants to see that instead. The Christmas concert is going to be *SO MUCH FUN*, though! It always is! She's bringing her hubby, Vince Gill with her, and I hope she brings her newest baby, Korena. What a little cutie! Amy always dresses in these really cool ball gowns, and she usually has her best friend, Michael W. Smith with her (what a hottie!). I don't think Michael's coming this year, but I'm still REALLY looking forward to the concert!

Mom cut and colored my hair earlier while we were watching news coverage on that stupid-head, Bin Ladden. What a moron, he was all laughing about all the horrible stuff he did... butt-hole! Anyway, though, about my hair, Mom must have cut off like, 4 or 5 inches of hair! Boy, is Sarah going to be mad... she gets quite angry when I cut my hair without telling her. Ah well. And my hair's back to brown, too! No more highlights, 'cause they were uneven and freaking-looking.

Okay, see ya.

--Holly Rachael :-D

What the devil is a "tea cozy"?

Time: 10:38 A.M.
Song in my head: "In Love on Christmas" by 'N Sync
I last ate: Mini-chocolate donuts for breakfast.
I'm wearing: My black Planet Hollywood Bevely Hills T-shirt and tie-up jeans.
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So, I was reading this book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, right? They're talking about this elf named Dobby who's wearing a tea cozy for a hat. I was reminded of an episode of The Critic where Jay was reviewing a movie, and he was like, "So, run, don't mozy to the tea *cozy*! Ha *ha*!" and Duke said, "What the devil is a 'tea cozy'?" And I agree. What the devil *is* a tea cozy? Is it some sort of napkin for when you're drinking tea? What about coffee? Can you use it when you drink coffee? I'm totally lost.

Another thing I don't get is, it's freezing and everything, but there's no freaking snow! Where is it all?! Last year, we had like, 7 feet of snow right about now! You couldn't even leave your house, there was so much snow! And now it's like... hey... where's the snow? I mean, we're due for some frickin' snow days already! Geez.

Also, what's up with these idiots in my math class? They do nothing but talk about... well... nothing. I can't believe these morons ever get anything done.

I'm making Sarah what I think is a pretty cool Christmas present. I'm buying her something, too, but I'm really have a lot of fun with what I'm making her. I can't really put it in here, 'cause she'll read it, and then she'll be all... not surprised and stuff.

Okay, I'm gonna go, read some fan fiction. Later!

--Holly Rachael :-D

There were 73 of us livin' in a cardboard box

Name: Holly

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Birthdate: February 28th, 1984

Height: 5'7"

*Favorites*

Color: Pink

Color to Wear: Clear!

Lucky number: 2

Singer(s): Amy Grant, "Weird Al" Yankovic and Lifehouse (are we *counting* bands here?).

Movies: Harry Potter and the Sourceror's Stone, Shrek, Moulin Rouge, The Wedding Singer, Where the Heart Is, Pay It Forward, Empire Records, Dirty Work, Nothing to Lose, The Grinch, Heartbreakers... this list could get really long.

Piece of clothing: My "Mona Beana" Mr. Bean shirt.

Quote: "Ow! My eye! I'm not supposed to get pudding in it!"--Lenny

*Last time you...*

Had sex: Em... still haven't.

Kissed someone: Around 9:00 when I kissed Zach goodbye.

Danced: Geez, I don't know... I've been sick for too long!

Smiled: A little while ago, when I was watching The Parent Trap. *Sniff*, how sweet!

Laughed: An hour or so ago while watching football with Dad, 'cause those guys run funny.

Had a phone call: A few hours ago.

Who was it: Sarah.

*Which is better*

Sunrise or Sunset? Sunset.

Sweet or Sour? Sweet.

Old or New? Eh... it could be either one.

Hot or cold? Cold.

Coke or Pepsi? Coke.

Soft or Hard? Soft.

Yesterday or Tomorrow? Well, yesterday was okay, but I suppose tomorrow could be even better!

Red or Blue? Blue.

Fast or Slow? Slow. *Everything* I do is slow.

Blind or Deaf? I... *think* it'd be worse to be blind.

Open or Closed? Um... open.

Bath or Shower? Shower.

Black or White? White.

Ocean or Forest? Hmm... I don't really like either one of them.

Dogs or Cats? Both, but I'm a liiiiiiittle partial to cats, I think (shhhh, don't tell my dog!).

Day or Night? Night.

Cremation or Burial? I don't think I'd care, I'd be dead!

Even or Odd? Even.

City or Countryside? City.

Vanilla or Chocolate? Vanilla.

Sun or Rain? Sun.

Pen or Pencil? Keyboard.

Summer or Winter? Winter.

Destiny or Choice? Destiny.

Alone or Together? Together.

Silver or Gold? Silver.

*Finish the sentence*

Jerry Springer... would like to offer me his job, I'm sure.

Hanson... is Beck's last name.

Abortion... for some, miniature American flags for others!

God... is the Man.

Love... ly shoes you've got on.

My family... is cool, for the most part.

Step-parents... aren't usually as strange as Mike, are they?

*Yes or No*

You keep a diary: Um... *yeah*...

You sketch or do things while on the phone: I play the Sims, usually.

You have a secret: No, the people I know know everything about me, even if they don't want to.

You snore: Absolutely.

You procrastinate: My picture is next to the word in the dictionary.

You fold your underwear: Nope. Just cram it in the drawer.

You talk in your sleep: Occasionally. And I used to sing in my sleep, too!

You eat fast: Nope. Really, really slow.

A naked photo of you exists: Yes, well, I had an excellent figure for a two-minute-old!

When the alarm goes off you immediately get up: Well... I can't have alarms actually, because I sleep right through them.

You enjoy being photographed: Only if I get to make a goofy face.

Whoa-ho! Merry *Christmas*, Harry Potter!

Time: 3:48 P.M.
Song in my head: "Once in a Blue Moon" by Sydney Forest
I last ate: Peanut butter sandwiches dunked in soy milk for brunch.
I'm wearing: My purple long-sleeved V-neck shirt and tie-up jeans.
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I was just over at fanfiction.net, reading Harry Potter fan fiction, and I came across this fanfic called "It Was You." It took me like, an hour to read it, but it was so worth it! It was the sweetest, best thing I have read in my whole, entire life.

In this fic, it was Christmas time at Hogwarts, and Ron was going to Egypt or wherever to visit his brother, Bill... or Charlie, one of them. Anyway, Hermione was *really* upset because her parents had owled her and told her that they were going to Japan for the holidays, and that she was to stay at school. Harry, of course, wasn't going anywhere for Christmas, and he got very worried when Hermione just stayed in her dorm, reading all day.

On Christmas Eve, to cheer Hermione up, Harry persuaded her to come outside with him and build a snowman. She stuck to her high-and-mighty Hermione Granger attitude, acting like he was childish for wanting to build snowmen, but she had to admit, it cleared her mind. Soon, they got into a snowball fight, and ended up falling down a hill.

They went inside to sit by the fire in the Gryffindor common room, and they talked, and snuggled, and he kissed her! It was *so*... *sweet*. They kept kissing, and things progressed. They were both all nervous with each other, and they were so cute! Then Professor McGonagall walked in on them, and got all flustered and freaked out. It was just... the best thing I've *ever* read! Everyone *MUST* read it, so for the extremely mushy, hopeless romantics, check out this fan fic--http://fanfiction.net/read.phpstoryid=471816

Okay, see ya!

--Holly Rachael :-D

Combining My Obsessions

Time: 10:28 A.M.
Song in my head: "Everything" by Lifehouse
I last ate: A raison bagel with soy butter for breakfast.
I'm wearing: My Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure shirt and multi-colored jeans.
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You know, I've been trying to write a good Daria fan ficiton since I first became obsessed with it. But I've never been able to finish one. Now that I'm obsessed with Harry Potter, I was thinking about writing a Harry Potter fan fiction. But I don't have any ideas for a Harry Potter fan fiction.

Then I got to wondering, what if I wrote a Harry Potter/Daria crossover fan fiction? I know everything there is to know and more about Daria, and pretty much everything about Harry Potter. Maybe this would be something I could actually finish.

The only problem is, I would have to come up with a plot (duh). Now, what the heck would Harry Potter be doing in Lawndale, and why would Daria be at Hogwart's? Hmm... Well, I suppose I'll go, check out some other web sites while I ponder this.

Later!

--Holly Rachael :-D

I like Santa.

Time: 10:51 A.M.

Song in my head: "If I'm Not the One You Want" by 'N Sync

I last ate: Peanut butter and jelly toast with soy milk for breakfast.

I'm wearing: My black 1997 Amy Grant shirt and jeans.
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That's it, I'm officially addicted to Harry Potter. I had to see the movie again, so I took my mom, Mike, and my grandparents Shoup to it yesterday. Mike kept yelling stuff at the screen like an idiot, and Grandpa kept looking at his watch and sighing loudly. But Mom and Grandma say they liked it.

I finished the second Harry Potter book, and now I'm onto the third. Zach's all, "Holly, you moron, Harry Potter is for little kids." Well, you know what? Hand me a box of Crayola's and let's have dinner at Chuck E. Cheese, 'cause I can't help it, I *love* Harry Potter!

Since we've been reading and writing about Harry Potter in my English class, my grades have been going up like heck. It's amazing. So I guess this is one obsession that's good for me!

Well, see ya!

--Holly Rachael :-D

THERE'S NO POST ON SUNDAYS!!!!!

1 minute ago: I went to fanfiction.net to find that it's not working *AGAIN*! Arrrrggghhh...

1 hour ago: I walked into math class, preparing for the worst and hoping for the best.

1 day ago: I read a lot of Harry Potter fan fiction, cleaned the house, went to Bob Evans with Dad, then Dad drove me to Bay City, and here I am now.

1 week ago: I went to see Harry Potter with my English class, had Thanksgiving lunch with Dad's side, and Thanksgiving dinner with Mom's side.

1 month ago: We lost the hockey team! WAAAH!

1 year ago: I got kicked out of Mott. (Hangs head in shame.)

1 lifetime ago: I was hanging out at Art and Fun For Toddlers with my mom, and watching Elmer and Tilly.

5 minutes ago: I was doing my Power Point assignment on fire safety.

5 hours ago: I was sitting up in bed, reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, because I woke up at 3 A.M. and couldn't get back to sleep.

5 days ago: I was eating Thanksgiving dinner.

5 weeks ago: I think I was going to see K-Pax with my dad or something.

5 months ago: I was at Cedar Point with Zach, Sarah, Dad and Bobby.

5 years ago: I was struggling through horrible, horrible junior high.

01. I hurt: When I get pudding in my eye.

02. I love: Daria, Harry Potter, Lifehouse, my family, pets, friends, Shrek, Moulin Rouge, fan fiction, writing, Mom's stuffed pumpkin shells, Johnny Bravo, Las Vegas, vegetarianism, Skittles, animals, Disney cartoon movies, Disney World, the Olive Garden, prom dresses, wedding stuff, hilariously stupid movies, The Sims and Crazy Taxi.

03. I hate: Eminem, animal products, people who abuse kids, women or animals, natural disasters, smoking, drinking, drugs, green beans, Howard Stern, cancer, AIDS, Bin Ladded, High Heffnet, allergies, leg spasms, ingrown toe nails, the sugar factory and periods.

04. I cry: At least five times a week over a movie, book, or something really sweet or sad.

05. I fear: Osamma Bin Ladden.

06. I hope: My mom will come to take me out to lunch today.

07. I sadden: When I realize I'm at school.

08. I feel alone: When I think that the sun's exploded and I'm the last person on Earth! But then I realize I just haven't communicated with anyone in days, due to enourmous amount of time I spend online.

09. I kill: Mario, every frickin' time I play.

10. I talk: A lot of gibberish.

11. I listen: To polka.

12. I break: Everything I eat in half before I eat it for some reason.

13. I see: The computer and the marker board in front of me.

14. I smell: Whatever kind of perfume that girl next to me has got on.

15. I taste: The M&Ms I ate in Ms. Pendrid's class last hour. Ugh, I wish I hadn't...

16. I work: I do? When?

17. I remember: When herass was two words.

18. I hold: My cats when they don't want to be picked up.

19. I hide: The fact that I'm the chick who puts on the Goofy suit and water-skis around Disney World.

20. I pray: Constantly. I'm obsessive-compulsive.

21. I walk: Only when absolutely neccessary.

22. I drive: About once a month.

23. I read: About 5 million Harry Potter and Daria fan fictions a day.

24. I burn: My mouth every freaking time I drink tea. When will I learn to use ice cubes?!

25. I breathe: Quite often, really.

26. I play: Tons of Crazy Taxi and The Sims.

27. I miss: My dad and Zach when I'm with my mom, and my mom when I'm with my dad.

A *sniff* very emotional survey

Emotions Survey

Currently...

time: 1:05 A.M.
mood: Obsessed with Harry/Hermione 'shipper fan fic.
music: "How Did I Fall in Love With You?" by the Backstreet Boys, playing through Kazaa.
taste: Left-over stuffed pumpkin shells from Thanksgiving.
hair: Frizzed beyond belief.
dress: Mr. Rogers shirt and jeans.
annoyance: Itching! ITCHING, I TELL YOU!
smell: The cranberry juice I'm drinking.
game: In a while, I'm going to play the Sims.
thing I ought to be doing: Sleeping.
windows open: Open Diary and Kazaa.
desktop picture: Harry, Hermione and Ron (Harry Potter).
favourite artist: Amy Grant and "Weird Al" Yankovic... I hope you're talking about music.
favourite group: Lifehouse.
book: The Harry Potter books.
cds in stereo: Hold on, lemme check... one I burned, on Zach burned, and Jennifer Paige.
colour of nails: Irridescant pink.
refreshment: Cranberry juice.
worry: Going back to school on Monday... argh.
crush: Still Tim.
favorite celeb: Jonathan Jackson... you know, he used to be Lucky on General Hospital.
time wasting wish: Wishes aren't time-wasting! I wish I could get my mom could get out of her money problems.
hate: That blasted Draco Malfoy... what *will* he be up to next?!

* Today Have I ..

Smiled?: Oh, yeah, lotsa times. *Tons*.
Laughed?: Absolutely, many times.
Cried?: Almost... I was reading a really sweet fan fic!
Bought something?: Nope, I'm totally broke!
Were sarcastic?: Yup, with my dad in the parking lot of the hardware store when I said, "Nice weather."
Talked to an ex?: Good Lord, I almost wish I had an ex *to* talk to.
Watched your favorite movie?: Nope. But I watched clips from it online, and I saw it yesterday!

* A Last time for everything.......

Last book you read: I'm still reading it-- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Last movie you saw: Harry Potter and the Sourcer's Stone.
Last song you heard: "How Did I Fall in Love With You?" by the Backstreet Boys.
Last thing you had to drink: For the fiftieth time, CRANBERRY JUICE!
Last time you showered: This morning... well, actually, it was afternoon. I woke up at 2:30 P.M. *Blushes*.
Last thing you ate: Mom's left-over stuffed pumpkin shells.

* I....

i see - Stars. Maybe I should stop banging my head into walls, eh?
i find - A bit itchy.
i want - To stop being itchy.
i have - An itch.
i wish - This itching would go away.
i hate - Itching. This is getting monotonous, isn't it?
i miss - My mom and Sarah.
i fear - That Bin Ladded character. What a creepy fellow!
i feel - Like a hopeless 'shipper.
i hear - The noisy computer... always sounds like it's got air coming out of it.
i smell - *Inhales deeply*. Nothing.
i crave - Pizza Hut pizza and breadsticks with marinara.
i search - For some more really mushy Harry Potter fan fiction.
i wonder - Why my ability to talk to fish is useless.
i regret - Not going to sleep until 4 A.M. last night. I'll *never* get to sleep tonight!
i love - Mushy Harry Potter fan fiction. Ooh, that stuff is good.
i ache - On my shoulder and neck.
i long - For "Weird Al" Yankovic.
i care - For the poor turkeys who got killed for Thanksgiving, and I hope they're having a good time in Heaven.
i always - Am in the mood for a good 'shipper fan fic.
i am not - Grandpa.
i believe - America's going to beat the crap out of Afghanistan!
i have faith - In God.
i cringe - When I see a person or animal being hurt or killed.
i dance - Like Johnny Bravo.
i sing - 24/7.
i cry - When I realize Daria's gone off the air.
i do not always - Go online, it just seems like it.
i succeed - At failing. Don't worry, I'm working on it!
i fail - To succeed.
i fight - With no one, lately.
i write - Fan fiction, but don't finish it.
i give - Away telephones that are shaped like Mary Worth.
i win - In a Crazy Taxi match every time.
i lose - Interest in school-related things.
i never - Eat at the Golden Corral.
i confuse - Everyone I come across.
i listen - Phseah, right!
i can usually be found - Online.
i am - Holly. Hi.
i am scared - Of eating Jet's Pizza after it burned my tounge all to heck last week.
i hope - I'll get to see Harry Potter again soon.
i expect - To read more Harry Potter fan fiction within the next five minutes.
i need - A longer Thanksgiving break.

Uh-oh, Holly's got a *new* obsession...

Time: 3:20 P.M.
Song in my head: "Hero" by Enrique Iglesius
I last ate: An apple for breakfast.
I'm wearing: My Mr. Rogers shirt and tie-up jeans.
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I've talked about nothing but Harry Potter for the last... (counts) four days. I'm sure I'm annoying everyone with it, especially Zach, since he's said so on more than one occasion.

*Sigh*, but I can't help it, once I'm obsessed with something, I am *REALLY* obsessed with it. Yesterday, I went to see the Harry Potter movie again with my dad, Zach, and Ali (Zach and Ali sat in the row behind Dad and I). I kept laughing and nudging Dad because every now and then, I'd hear somebody snoring. I didn't find out till the movie was over that is was Zach! Heheheh. Poor little guy, he's got strep throat...

So, I got the second book, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and I'm almost done with it. I've been going to fanfiction.net every second of the day to read Harry Potter fan fiction. I found out I'm a Harry/Hermione 'shipper! Rock on.

And that is why I haven't written in my diary for the past four days. I'm too hung up on fan fiction such as this one. http://fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=463808.

Well, see ya.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Harry Potter and the Stupid Students

Time: 7:17 P.M.
Song in my head: "Everything to Everyone" by Everclear.
I last ate: Pizza at Mario's.
I'm wearing: My black and gold Amy Grant Chirstmas shirt and jeans.
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We read Harry Potter and the Sourcerer's Stone in my English class, so today, we went to see the movie. I was looking forward to seeing the movie, but I was dreading the fact that I'd be seeing it with my idiotic classmates.

Turns out I was right to dread. This guy, Tyson, sat next to me on the bus, and this guy who wears a tether and has terrets syndrome, was like, "Hey, Tyson, is that fat chick your girl, dawg?" talking about me, so I was like, "Hey, terrets boy, how's that tether working out for you?" I just hope he doesn't kill me for saying that, 'cause... well, what did he do to get the tether, for God's sake?

*Sigh*, so anyway, the movie was really good. They left a lot of stuff out that was in the book, but that's okay. It still rocked. I was telling this chick, Erin, that I thought Harry should hook up with Hermione, and she was like, "Dude... they're eleven." Who cares, they'd make a good couple! They're such a couple of little cuties! I think that Ron dude is into her, though.

Woo hoo, five day weekend! Okay, see ya.

--Holly Rachael :-D

*Sob*, I miss Sarah!

Time: 10:50 A.M.
Song in my head: "For Your Love" by Jessica Simpson and "You Make Me" by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
I last ate: Peanut butter and jelly toast with soy milk to dunk for breakfast.
I'm wearing: "United We Stand" shirt with glittery flag on it and the jeans that look like they tie up at the bottom.
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Okay, so I didn't like Zach and Sarah as a couple. They were always either making out or arguing like old married people. They were always jealous or suspicious of each other, and it was very annoying. That's why I was so happy when they broke up.

But now I never see Sarah anymore. Zach used to pick her up from work every Saturday, and take the three of us would go to Pizza Hut before she had to go home. Then, the next day, we'd go to the mall, or see a movie, or *something*. Now we don't do anything together.

Of course Zach and Sarah aren't going to spend as much time together as they used to, they're not a couple anymore, and they're each seeing someone new. But it would be nice if they could be friends. I just really miss seeing her all the time.

Well, I've gotta go, it's almost time for lunch, and I'm *HUNGRAY*! See ya!

--Holly Rachael :-D

The #4 Survey in the Country!

Time: 11:54 P.M.
Song in my head: "10,000 Promises" by the Backstreet Boys.
I last ate: So much Little Ceasers pizza that I got really sick and had to take Pepto Bismol.
I'm wearing: My pink kitty-print nightgown, my green plaid fleece robe, and my feathery pink slippers.
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Four things I Would Eat On The Last Day Of My Life]

1. Mom's stuffed pumpkin shells
2. Pizza Hut pizza and breadsticks
3. Grandma Shoup's goulosh
4. Grandma Shoup's echaladas

[Four CDs I Will NEVER Get Rid Of]

1. Lifehouse-- No Name Face
2. Amy Grant-- Lead Me On
3. Best of Daria Fan Fiction CD I burned
4. "Cyber Stacy" by Kemical Reaxion soundtrack I burned

[Four Songs I Constantly Get Stuck In My Head]

1. "The Only One" by Lifehouse
2. "Goodnight" by Destiny's Child
3. "One-Sided Love" by Mandy Moore
4. "What Would You Do?" by City High

[Four Things I Want To Learn]

1. How to do the polka
2. How to talk like a Daria character
3. How to not get sick
4. How to finish writing a good story

[Four Beverages I Drink Frequently]

Vanilla soy milk
Diet Coke/Pepsi (I prefer Coke)
Unsweetened iced tea with lemon
Bottled water

[Four TV Shows I Watched As A Kid]

My Little Pony
Elmer and Tilly on The Elephant Show
The Mario Brothers Show
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

[Four Things I Wanted To Be When I Grew Up]

Singer
Dancer
Actress
Teacher

[Four Things That Never Fail To Cheer Me Up]

Jeff Foxworthy's CD, Big Funny
Really mushy Daria fan fiction
Christmas
Playing Scattergories with my family

*Musically* What's goin' on...

Time: 10:45 A.M.
Song in my head: "What's Going On" by... all those people.
I last ate: A bagel with low-sugar strawberry jelly for breakfast.
I'm wearing: My Planet Hollywood Walt Disney World shirt and jeans.
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Wednesday was Sarah's birthday, and we were going to go bowling, but open-bowl didn't start till 9, since I had to be back to Bay City that night. I didn't even get to see her to give her her present, though. *Pouts*. Zach's going to drive me to Sarah's when I get back to Flint today so I can give her her present. It's probably going to be uncomfortable, because Zach and Sarah broke up, and they're both going out with other people now.

Immediately following her breakup with Zach, Sarah began dating a guy that she works with, Justin. Zach got pretty upset about it, and he's mad at Sarah right now. That really sucks, because I want them to be friends. I mean, when Sarah comes over, I don't want Zach to go hide in his room or something. Geez, this is *really* going to suck.

A few days after Sarah hooked up with Justin, Zach went online and found a girl who lives in Grand Blanc named Ali (pronounced Ally). As it turns out, she went to girl scouts with my cousin, Lindsay, in junior high. Ali likes all the same things as Zach, including Johnny Bravo, Mr. Bean, and Cludus T. Judd! She likes Daria, so she's okay in my book.

Mike needs to find a job. Like, really bad. My mom's working at Target, and that's hardly going to pay the bills. So, Mike went to the library the other day, and looked up a bunch of jobs. He found lots of good ones... but none in Michigan! He's like, "Okay, let's move to Virginia!" Is he totally gone? I'm not going to just up and move to Virginia! I've never been there, I have no desire to go there, and dude... I go to my dad's on the weekends! And I've gotta go to school here, geez. It's a freaking five-hour drive from Virginia to Michigan. So, we were saying that maybe just Mike could move there for a month or two to collect some money so he could start his own business here or something.

Well... looks like it's about time for lunch. G2G. See ya!

--Holly Rachael :-D

Jason Wade is Adorable

I love Lifehouse. More specifically, I love Lifehouse's lead singer, Jason Wade. What... a *hottie*. All of the lyrics on the CD were written by him, and those lyrics are enough to make you fall head over heels in love with whoever wrote them. I mean, "And how can I stand here with you... and not be moved by you? Could you tell me, how could it be any better than this?" That's good stuff.

It's not just the lyrics, though. Listen to Jason's voice. It's like... the best voice since Trent Lane on Daria. When my head hurts, I listen to Lifehouse because Jason's voice works better on my headaches than Tylenol.

But it's not just the lyrics, either. Take a *gander* at Jason. He just *looks* as sweet as a pound of Reeses. The man is absolutely incredible...

Even though all these characteristics make Jason Wade like, the most desirable guy I've ever heard of, what really gets me is what a sweetheart he is. He's such a good guy!

Jason's parents are both ministers, and when he was just a pre-teen, his family moved from California to Japan. There, he was a total outcast because he was on of the only two white kids in his community.

Despite the pitiful alienation he suffered from as a kid, and the traumatizing divorce Jason's parents ultimitely went through, he turned out to be about the best guy I've ever seen. He's a good, strong Christian, and he didn't give up his virginity until marriage, because he believed in not having sex until you find the one you know you're going to love for the rest of your life. He is the man for that, and it's really cool to me, because that's what I believe in, and I'm sticking to it no matter what!

Jason Wade is such the man. Don't'cha just *love* him?! Okay, well, see ya later!

--Holly Rachael :-D

K-Pax and Someone Like You

Time: 10:44 P.M.
Song in my head: "What U See is What U Get" by Britney Spears
I last ate: Awesome salad bar at Ruby Tuesday's.
I'm wearing: My Planet Hollywood Orlando shirt and jeans.
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My favorite diary is Fox's.Sunflower.Seed, and she does like, a little survey before she does her entry, and I love that! I'm sorry to steal her rockin' idea, though, and if she doesn't want me to do it, I won't.

I went with my dad today to see K-Pax, the movie he's really been wanting to see. I thought it'd be pretty good, and as it turns out, I love it! K-Pax was brilliant. The screen-play writer really had to do a lot of research on the solar system and psychiatric disorders to write it. It was one of those movies that inspires you... or at least, it inspired me.

But what *really* inspired me was the movie Dad and I rented, and just finished watching, Someone Like You. It's a movie that I always really wanted to see, and I *LOOOOOOOOVED* it! Ashley Judd is one of my favorite actresses, so the movie gets extra bonus points with me because of that. But with or without Ashley Judd, I would have *loved* this movie.

Jane, Ashley's character in Someone Like You, came up with this "old cow" theory, and I thought it was really cool. It was comparing men to male cows (well... um, bulls). Jane researched bulls, and found out that, after they've mated with a cow, they won't be even slightly interested in her after that, because they've already done her. She said human guys were the same way because this dork dumped her and... I won't tell the whole plot, but I loved it, anyway!

*Angry gasp*, my mom called me earlier to tell me that she fell down the stairs and twisted her ankle *bad*, leaving it all black and blue! Mike was such a jerk about it, all he could say was, "Well, are you still going to the game with me?" She was like, "No, I twisted my *ankle*! I can't even *walk*!" Once she managed to get back up the stairs, she was in too much pain to get to the couch or anything, so she just lay there on the kitchen floor screaming and crying in pain. Mike is such a jerk sometimes, I'd just like to haul off and*SMACK* him! Ugh! My poor Mommy! I wish I were there to help her out with her ankle, and cuss stupid Mike out!

Well... I'm going to read some nice, romantic Daria fan fiction to calm me down. See ya!

--Holly Rachael :-D

No more hockey team?!

Today was a pretty good day. I went to school and watched Romeo and Juliet and heard students in the other room watching Shrek (lucky jerks), and I ate my white chocolate chunk cookies... but then Mike picked me up from school half an hour late, and I waited in the cold with this girl named Lisa with really good hair. Anyway, Mike said he sold the hockey team to some guy named Joe today!

Apparently, this millionaire guy named Barry was being a dork, and said Mike had to give up the Hurricanes because Mike didn't do all these really stupid things. He said, to own a hockey team, Mike had to "have a cell phone other than his wife's." They can't *make* him have a cell phone! That idiot.

So, no more hockey players for me. I'm so upset about it! I still can't believe the team is *gone*! Just like that. *Sigh*.

But at least this happened: This new student came to my school today (a really hot one, I might add). We'd been watching Romeo and Juliet for the last couple of days, and today, we watched the end. I guess the new guy must have never seen the movie, because when Romeo and Juliet died, he started crying! He seemed really embarrassed about it, especially since the other guys were calling him gay and stuff, but I was like, "Don't worry about it, I cried the first ten times I saw it, too." He talked to me for the rest of the hour, and his favorite bands are Lifehouse and Nickelback! Well, dude, mine too! Rockin'! This guy kicks butt.

Woo hoo! Imood.com added a whole bunch of new faces! Later!

--Holly Rachael :-D

Do the Mario!

1. MAKE A CHOICE - Select a number between 1 and 100 NOW! 2. Jerk.

2. Favorite past time? Reading Daria fan fiction.

3. What religion do you believe in? Presbyterian, Christian.

4. What does that voice keep telling you? Don't go to school! DON'T GO TO SCHOOL!

5. Who is Bob? A guy with no arms or legs who jumps in water.

6. What's your favorite letter of the alphabet? H.

7. What's your favorite number? 2.

8. Do you laugh in the face of danger? Not unless it's telling me a good joke.

9. What do you think of when you see a rainbow flag? Lucky Charms.

10. What do you think is the true meaning of life? To drink as many pina coladas as possible.

11. How many fingers are on your right hand? Hold on, lemme check... 5. Wait, that's not right... 1... 3... 7... 92!

12. If you were President, what would you do to make the world a better place? I'd force everyone to become vegetarians and put Daria back on the frickin' air.

13. What is your normal sexual position? ...I'll get back to you when I know.

14. What is the phrase you use most often? "All we need is a drummer!" in that high-pitched Pinnochio voice from Shrek.

15. Do you have any pets? Chyna dog, Daria cat, and Amy kitty.

16. Why would you change your name? I wouldn't do such a thing.

17. What was the strangest thing you'd been arrested for? I haven't been arrested, but you can bet it'll be for overfilling my Slurpee cup.

18. What's your favorite food combo? Pizza and breadsticks from Pizza Hut.

19. How long do you think you're going to live? Till 5007.

20. Do you possess magical powers? No. No, I don't.

21. Do you think with the left side of your brain or the right side? I think they said I was right brained... is that the creative side? Ah well.

22. Have you ever been thrown across the room by a large, mean woman? If I have been, I've blocked it out.

23. Words of wisdom: If someone offers you a candy from a box of assorted chocolates, don't take a bite out of more than 4 of them to see which one has peanut butter inside.

24. Glad this survey's over? No, not particularly.

25. Parting words? I'm pretty hungry, I'll see ya.

Naked hockey players!

Alright! Mike decided that the hockey players should pose naked (yeah, that Mike...) and cover their... um... areas with their hockey sticks and gloves. Some of the guys didn't do such a good job of covering (good Lord!) so we're going to airbrush the pictures. We're going to make these pictures into posters that say "The Tri-City Hurricanes Are the Best! How Much More Do We Have to Show You?"

Well, without telling Mike or Kurt, or anybody, my mom got doubles of the pictures, and gave the copies to me! I have the best mom in the world! How many parents would do that for their kids?! She is the chick.

Well, it's time for lunch, so I've gotta go before I get locked in the classroom. Later!

--Holly Rachael :-D

The survey that tells more than you wanted to know

1. When Did You Start Wearing Bras?: Fourth grade, I believe.

2. Do You Carefully Select Panties Or Are You Happy With Simple Pairs?: I like those underwear that have the days of the week on them and stuff, but I actually own the plain, boring kind.

3. Does Your Lingerie Have To Match?: Absolutely.

4. How Many People Have Seen You In Your Undies? Um... about three.

5. What Is Your Fave Color Of Undies?: Pink.

6. Have You Ever Worn A Thong Or G-String?: No, it seems like that would hurt quite a bit, though, doesn't it?

7. Do You Normally Wear Pantyhose?: Not on a daily basis, but when I'm wearing a dress, I usually do.

8. Do You Own Slippers?: Yup. A few pairs of them. I love slippers!

9. Do You Wear A Robe Out Of The Shower?: Nope. I either wear my nightgown out or my clothes.

10. Have You Ever Had Your Undies Removed By Someone?: Not unless you count diapers. :-D

11. Have You Ever Had Your Undies Removed Forcefully?: No.

12. Have You Ever Worn A Garter Belt?: No.

13. Have You Ever Worn A Thigh Belt?: Is that something out of an X-rated film, by chance? I don't know about you, but I have no idea what a thigh belt is.

14. What Does Your Fave Pair Of Undies Look Like?: They're white with purple cats all over them.

15. What Does Your Fave Bra Look Like?: It's white with embroidered flowers.

16. Has Anyone Ever Signed Your Bra?: No.

17. Do You Feel Comfortable Sharing Your Bra Size?: Um... no.

18. Is Your Butt Big?: It's the only thing on me that's not huge.

19. Do You Own Edible Panties?: No, but that would be a good idea. In case you forgot your lunch or something, eat your underwear. Yup.

20. Has anyone ever bought you lingerie?: No.

21. What would you think if a boyfriend/significant other bought you underwear?: I'd be like, "Thanks."

22. Do you get embarrassed when shopping for underwear?: Yes. Yes, I do.

23. Do you show your underwear often?: No. No, I don't.

24. Do guys snap your bra straps?: No. If they did, I'd snap their necks.

25. Have you ever thought about underwear this much before?: I don't think so, no.

Wow, Shrek is a sweet dude

Oh, man, I bought Shrek yesterday, and there's this extra segment where the characters are singing karaoke, and Shrek is singing to Fiona... it's so sweet! Man, I'm a sucker... uh, so, anyway... I stole this survey from RachSuns

Past

1. When were you born: During the snowstorm on the morning of Wednesday, February 28th, 1984.

2. Where were you born: McLaren Hospital in Flint, MI.

3. What was your first grade teacher's name: Mrs. Husted, the lousiest teacher of all time.

4. What was your first pets name and what was it? Tinsel, she was a very small cat with very large, adorable ears.

5. What was your worst accident (medical): When I was seven years old, I went for a bike ride with Dad, Zach and Tim, and I fell off my bike on some gravel and a large rock got stuck in my knee. While Dad went across the street to Taco Bell so he could call for help, Zach and Tim struck up a conversation about Beavis and Butt-Head, and I just kept screaming and crying and bleeding all over the place.

6. What was your favorite cartoon: When I was really little, My Little Ponies. When I got a bit older, Ren & Stimpy and Animaniacs.

7. Who was your first best friend: A girl in pre-school named Jessie.

8. When was the first time you ever went on a plane: When I was 11, going on my first vacation to Vegas.

9. Who was your first girl/boy friend: Well, in kindergarten, I chased Danny Drevon around and kissed him all the time, but he seemed kind of angry about it. He sucked.

10. What was your favorite song when you were in the 5th grade: "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey. Jennifer and I made a music video of it!

11. What was your favorite movie in the 2nd grade: Beauty and the Beast. And it's still pretty high on my favorites list.

12. What did you want to be when you grew up: A singer/dancer/actress, like my old role model, Paula Abdul.

13. What used to be your favorite color: Teal blue.

14. What was your favorite subject: It's always been English.

15. Did you ever wet your pants at school: No.

16. Did you ever get sent to the principal: Nope.

17. Did you ever steal anything: No.

18. What was your worst fear: The dark and water were pretty high on the list... and they still are!

19. What was your favorite toy: My Little Ponies and my Belica doll, Rachael.

20. Did you ever suck your thumb: Nope.

Present

21. What time is it: 5:35 P.M.

22. What's the date: Saturday, November 3, 2001.

23. Who is your best friend: Mom and Sarah.

24. What is your favorite movie: Shrek.

25. (no Question): That's too bad.

26. Do you have any pets: Yep. 1 dog; 2 cats.

27. If so what are their names: Chyna, Amy and Daria.

28. What color of hair do you have: Brown with blonde highlights.

29. What color of eyes do you have: Bluish green.

30. What kind of music do you listen to: Pop.

31. Do you still watch cartoons: Are you kidding?! That's about all I watch! I live for cartoons!

32. What is your favorite t.v. show: Daria.

33. Do you go online often: There's no such thing as going online too often.

34. What's your worst fear: Probably ghosts, but I'm scared of just about everything you can name.

35. What's your favorite color: Pink.

36. What state do you live in: Michigan.

37. Do you have a b/f g/f: Nope.

38. What's your favorite type of food: The vegetarian type.

39. Do you drive: Yup.

Future

40. What do you want to be when you grow up: An acress, director, cartoon character voice, screenplay writer... lots of stuff.

41. Do you want to go to college: I'd like to, yeah.

42. Do you want to get married: Absolutely!

43. If so at what age...if not why: Um... something over 21.

44. Do you want to have kids: Indeed, I do!

45. If you don't drive what kind of car do you want..if not do you want to keep your car until next year? I drive, but I drive my parents' cars. I want a VW Bug or an Alero.

46. At what age do you think you'll live to be: Hopefully, in my 100s.

47. Where do you want to live when you're 25?: I'm not sure. I like Flint, I like Bay City because my mom is there, and I like Las Vegas because... it rocks. So, any of those, I suppose.

48. What movie do you want to see next Saturday night: Tongith I'm watching A Knight's Tale with my dad.

49. Do you think you will have to wear depends ( old fart underwear): I hope not.

50. What time do you think you will go to bed when you're 70 (if you plan to live that long): If I live that long?! Geez! What a morbid thing to say! Man... anyway, I guess like, 11 or 12, like my grandparents.

51. Do you think you will have the same friends as you do now: Yup. Plus more, hopefully.

52. Do you think everyone will be jealous of you at your 10th high school reunion: Let's just see if I *make* it through high school.

53. Do you want to be president of the u.s: No, that's okay.

54. Do you want to walk on the moon: Not particularly.

55. Do you want to be famous: I suppose I do, yes.

56. What kind of housing do you want to live in: A house in the suburbs, like the one I'm in now.

57. What color do you think your hair will be when you're 50: Probably the same color it is now; I can always dye it, and I will.

58. Do you think you will still have the same personality when you're 60: Absolutely! I already talk like an old lady at 17!

Surveylicious

Three things you'd eat on the last day of your life: Mom's stuffed pumpkin shells, Grandma's vegetarian goulosh and breadsticks with marinara sauce from Pizza Hut.

Three names for an adorable new puppy: Persnickity, Snoop, and George W. Bush.

Three CDs from your collection that are your favorites: Lifehouse-- No Name Face, Amy Grant-- Lead Me On and Mandy Moore-- self titled.

Three movies that made you think: The Truman Show, Serendipity and UHF.

Three people you would have sex with: Trent Lane from Daria, Johnny Bravo and Professer Utonium from the Powerpuff Girls.

Three shades of blue: Teal, sky and electric.

Three charities/causes that you would donate to if you won the lottery: PETA, AIDS research and Sponser a Child.

Three vacations you have taken: Las Vegas, Disney World and Tawas, MI.

Three songs you get stuck in your head frequently: That Best Buy song that goes "Turn on the fun, Best Buy"; "Somebody Else's Song" by Lifehouse and whatever the heck that new song is by Destiny's Child.

Three things you'd like to learn: To understand the male gender, to play the guitar and how to get into the cartoon-voice business.

Three beverages you drink frequently: Vanilla soy milk, Diet Caffiene Free Coke and iced tea.

Three TV shows that were on when you were a kid: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, My Little Ponies and Duck Tales.

Three places to go in your city: Um... Fuddruckers, the GM plant and... Tim's house. Knock yourself out.

Three last concerts you've been to: Amy Grant, "Weird Al" Yankovic and 98 Degrees.

Three things you'd like to do now: Go to Vegas, play the Sims and go hot-tubbing.

Three ways to say good-bye: Adios, ciao and "okay, I love ya, buh-bye!"--that little kid from Animaniacs.

No costume for me!

Something seemed different about Halloween this year. Hmm... ah yes, for the first time ever, in my whole life, I didn't wear a costume! I was going to be my grandpa Shoup, but I didn't realize how fast Halloween was coming up, and by the time I did realize it, it *was* Halloween. *Sigh*. Sarah didn't make me go trick-or-treating with her, but I still feel kind of guilty that I didn't do it.

On Tuesday, I went to see On the Line with Mom and Sarah. It was absolutely adorable! Lance is a rockin' actor, as is Joey. But dude, all the members of 'N Sync were in the end except for J.C. So that sucks.

Woo hoooooooo! Thanksgiving is coming up, and you know what that means... SO IS CHRISTMAS! I love Christmas as much as life itself. Especially Christmas music... and Christmas lights, and Christmas shopping, and Christmas parties... ah heck, I love everything about Christmas! It absolutely rocks! So Mom and I have started playing our Christmas music. I can't wait till it starts snowing and stuff!

Dude, I've gotta get rid of this Halloweenie diary and make it Thanksgivingie. Oooh, happy Shrek day, by the way! Later!

Cramps suck

full name: Holly Rachael Zintel.
nickname(s): Wellll... the people at Carman-Ainsworth called me Daria. My mom calls me Peanut. I think that's about it.
date of birth: 2-28-84.
siblings: Brother: Zach, stepsister: Carrie, stepbrother: Billy.
where do you live: Sometimes in Bay City, sometimes in Flint, but always in Michigan.
pets & names: Pup-dog: Chyna, kit-cats: Daria and Amy.
job(s): Selling tickets and T-shirts for the Tri-City Hurricanes games, interviewing the Tri-City Hurricanes, and doing various other things related to the Tri-City Hurricanes.
hobbies: Reading and writing Daria fan fiction, obsessing over various cartoons, and designing clothes.
collections: Daria fan fiction.
best advice ever received: "Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It takes up all your time and usually annoys the pig."--Ernest P. Worrel.
words or phrases you use too much: "It'll be fun, we'll have a slumber party" and "dude."
dream car: Green VW Bug.
coolest experience: Meeting Amy Grant... three times!
special skills or talents: Writing, acting and playing Crazy Taxi.
character traits: Well... people tell me I'm funny. I'm not sure if they mean looking or acting.
strengths: I can immitate my grandma Z.
weaknesses: Tim and iced cappuccinos.
what i want to be or do: I'd like to do the voice of a cartoon character if it's at all possible.
favorite music: Pop.
favourite music groups: Lifehouse, Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, BB Mak, Westlife...
favorite vacation: Vegas!
favourite actor(s): Jonathan Jackson, Mike Myers, Michael J. Fox and David Spade.
favourite actress(es): Julia Stiles, Drew Barrymore, Ashley Judd and Natalie Portman.
favourite cartoon: Daria!
favorite movies: It It Fall Yet?, Shrek and Moulin Rouge.
favourite music videos: "Freakin' Friends" by Mystik Spiral and "Hemoridge in my Hands" by Fuel.
favorite animal(s): Cats, dogs.
favorite TV shows: Daria, Johnny Bravo, Scooby Doo, Once and Again, Norm, and the Powerpuff Girls.
favorite things to wear: Whatever I pull out of the closet.
favorite place you've been to: The garden/pool area at the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas, NV.
what do you think will happen in your life: I think I'll take lots of surveys.
hardest question ever asked: If you could be a vegetable, which vegetable would you be?
greatest accomplishments: Going on the Power Tower... twice!
if i had a lot of money i would: Buy a huge house in Las Vegas for me, my family, and all my friends; a green VW Bug for my mom, a pink one for me, an Aztek for Zach, and one for Dad, an amusement park called Virtual Universe, and a lot of animals. Then I'd donate a whole lot of money to my favorite causes, such as PETA.
if the sun exploded right now and i had 8.5 minutes to do anything, i would: Read the Bible.
favorite possession: My Daria watch.
if i could have one wish, it would be: To find the perfect guy.
who (living or dead) would you most like to meet?: Daria Morgendorffer.

A sad, but strangely happy dream...

I've been pretty fed up with people at school. Sometimes, they're so noisy and annoying that I can't even concentrate on my work. Last week, I kept thinking about my old friends from Carman-Ainsworth, and I wished they were there with me. No matter how idiotic some kids acted, they could cheer me up.

In my dream, I was sitting in my math class with a bunch of jerks who kept yelling stupid things at the top of their lungs. I was so upset by them, I took the worksheet I was doing, and crumped it up. I looked at my watch and realized the class was almost over. I willed myself not to cry, but I couldn't help it, and silent tears ran down my face.

I tried my best to block the idiots at my table out, but then I heard the morons at the table behind me. They were tormenting some kid because he never said anything to them. I thought, "Well, duh" because no one in their right mind would talk to these cretins. When I turned around, I saw who they were tormenting... it was my old friend from Carman-Ainsworth, Brendon! The two guys in my school I hate the most were pushing Brendon and smacking him, so I got up and punched them both in the face. *Me*! I never punch *anybody*!

As soon as I got the butt-holes away from Brendon, I saw everybody watching me. I gave them all a lecture about how much better Brendon was than all of them. I said he was going to be somebody simply because he *didn't* hang out with people like them. I told them what a great person Brendon was, and how sweet and helpful he was to everyone. I told them I hated them all, and then I stormed out of the classroom.

When I got outside, I noticed it was lunch time, but I called my mom to come, pick me up from school anyway. As my mom pulled up in the school's parking lot, I saw Brendon walking up to me. He told me thank you for telling those guys where to stick it, and then he hugged me. The hug was really comforting to me, I guess I really miss Brendon I lot more than I thought. I started crying again, and when I pulled away, I saw that Brendon was crying too. Then he told me he loved me, and my mom honked.

As I got into my mom's car and waved goodbye to him, I realized I loved him, too. Then I woke up. I felt really serene, and happy, but I felt sad too. As I got out of bed and looked in the mirror, I saw that I really was crying.

Carl, you weed

1. What is your name? Holly.

2. Can i call you Carl? No. Carl is Johnny Bravo's nerdy friend.

3. Can you name all of Baskin Robbins 31 flavors? Absolutely: 1. Jamoca (coffee) 2. Mint Chocolate Chip 3. Jamoca Almond Fudge 4. Pistachio Almond 5. Strawberry Cheesecake 6. Pink Bubblegum 7. Pralines ‘n Cream 8. Gold Medal Ribbon 9. Cherries Jubilee 10. World Class Chocolate 11. Oreo Cookies and Cream 12. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 13. Chocolate 14. Peanut Butter and Chocolate 15. Chocolate Chip 16. Very Berry Strawberry 17. Rocky Road 18. Old Fashioned Butter Pecan 19. Vanilla 20. Chocolate Fudge 21. French Vanilla 22. Nutty Coconut, 23. Everyone’s Favorite Candy Bar 24. Cinnamon Bun Swirl 25. Bobsled Brownie 26. Heartbreak Healer 27. Chocolate Mousse Royale 28. Egg Nog 29. Peppermint 30. Winter White Chocolate 31. Love Potion #31

4. After making a call on a pay phone, are you often tricked by the sound of your money dropping down into the machine? I used to be, but then I started using a phone card at pay phones, so I don't hear the sound anymore.

5. Do you keep your eyes on the road when you drive or do you look at everything around you? I'm still alive, aren't I?

6. Would you rather always be talked bad about... or never talked about at all? They'd both suck pretty bad, but I'd rather not be talked about at all.

7. Do you actually LIKE guacamole? No, but I like the word. I often say the phrase, "Holy guacamole!"

8. What's the difference between color & colour? Color is American and Colour is French.

9. How long can you hold your breath? 2.5 seconds.

10. If you could be any cartoon character from anytime... who would you be? Daria Morgendorffer.

11. What annoys the heck out of you? A pimple that's in my eyebrow, and it's been there for weeks, and it hurts quite bad. It won't go away! *Sobs*.

12. *girls* Do you let the hair on your legs grow long in the winter? Not since I got TV's Epil Stop and Spray! Call their 1800 number within the next fifteen minutes, and you'll get this *free* bathrobe that was stolen from a motel!

13. Do you? Eh?

14. Do you like your feet? It would suck not to have them, so yeah. They're pretty cool.

15. Are you feet-a-phobic? (do you hate EVERYONE'S feet?) No, I think feet are a good thing.

16. Have you thought of a great idea for an invention? Yes.
17. If so.. What is it? Well, alright. It's a jump... to conclusions mat! You see, there would be this mat... with different conclusions... that you could jump to!

18. What's your favorite month? December. Christmastime rocks.

19. What is the sweetest thing your honey could do for you? You know, your honey might *taste* sweet, but he's actually made up of bee puke.

20. Have you already planned your wedding, down to what dress (or tux) you want & the flower arrangements? Indeed I have. I've had it all planned since I was able to walk.

21. When you drive down a highway (with four lanes), do you prefer to stay on the right side of your lane, or the left? Right.

22. What do you call your grandparents? Gram-bear and Gramp-man.

23. Did this survey help you rediscover a whole new side to yourself? No.

I'm not only a limo driver, I'm also a bar tender

Actually, I'm neither. That's just a good line from The Critic.
I might have stolen this from Crystal456, but I'll bet'cha can't prove it!

A-Z Survey!

A-Age: 17

*B-Best Friend: Sarah and Mom

*C-Choice of Meat: Gross! I'll take veggie burgers, please.

*D-Dream Date: Jonathan Jackson.

*E-Exciting Adventure: Las Vegas!

*F-Favorite Food: Mom's stuffed pumpkin shells.

*G-Greatest Accomplishment: Getting on the Power Tower at Cedar Point... TWICE!

*H-Happiest Day of your life: Mom and Mike's wedding day.

*I-Interests: Daria!

*K-Kool-Aid: Strawberry.

*L-Love: Love, eh? Well... you see... I'll have to get back to you.

*M-Most Valued: My family and friends.

*N-Name: Autumn.

*O-Outfit you love: My fluffy pink sweater and multi-colored jeans.

*P-Pizza toppings: Just sauce.

*Q-Question Asked to you the most: Who the heck are you?

*R-Radio Station: 102.5 WIOG.

*S-Sport: Hockey!

*T-Television Show: Same as I put for cartoon, Daria. But my favorite non-cartoon show is Once and Again.

*U-Ur favorite songs: "One-Sided Love" by Mandy Moore and "Everything" by Lifehouse.

*V-Video: Music video, right? Well, that would have to be "Freakin' Freinds" by Mystik Spiral.

*W-Winter: Yes, that absolutely rocks.

*Xylophone: Hooray for xylohphones! Without them, no one would ever know what to put on ABC lists for "X"!

*Y-Year born: 1984.

*Z-Zodiac Sign: Pisces.

Riding in Cars With Parental Units

Grandma and Grandpa Z. came over last night, and they told us there was going to be a pumpkin patch set up at their church tomorrow. Dad and I were going to go to that today, but I'd already promised Sarah I'd go to the pumpkin patch with her this year, and Zach said she'd be hurt by my going with dad, so I didn't.

Well, we didn't get to pig out on donuts and cider while petting filthy animals at the petting zoo/pumpkin patch, but oh well. Instead, Dad and I headed over to Great Lakes Crossing in Pontiac. There, we went to the theatre to see Riding in Cars With Boys. It wasn't the best movie I ever saw, but it did teach some pretty dang good, although obvious, life lessons:

1. Don't have sex out of wed-lock, especially not with a guy who drinks like a sailor.
2. Try to refrain from locking your kids out of the house so you can stay inside and do drugs, you moron.
3. Go to the bathroom before you see Riding in Cars With Boys because it's really long, and you'll have to go by the time it's over, guarenteed.

Welp... that's all I have to say about that. See ya!

--Holly Rachael :-D

If I could be a vegetable, I'd be a carrot!

I got this from Survey Whore!

I see: ...said the blind man.

I need: ...you, I want you, oh baby, oh baby.

I find: I have a penny and a dime in my pocket! I'm not broke! Woo hoo!

I want: Reese Kellentier.

I have on: My Mr. Lucky's shirt and jeans.

I wish: I could date the hockey players.

I love: Chex Mix.

I hate: Those bumper stickers with Calvin peeing on something.

I miss: My cats and dog. :-(

I fear: Kurt will beat me up if I miss any school. Really, he said so!

I feel: A bit hungry.

I hear: Robin getting up to get a book.

I smell: Absolutely nothing.

I crave: Angel hair with marinara from the Olive Garden. Oh, *MAN*, does that ever sound good!

I search: For a way to date the hockey players.

I wonder: How the heck I'm going to date the hockey players.

I regret: Not taking Crouse's jersey while it was being washed at my house!

When was the last time you ...

Smiled? At Mr. Clements when he told me I could take the day off of computer work.

Laughed? When Mom said that she went to bed last night, and Mike sat up, wrapped his arms around her and said, "Let's just sit here and look pretty, hee hee hee!" in his sleep. Heheheh.

Cried? The night before last while watching Stepmom.

Bought something? This morning at 7-11, some Chex Mix.

Danced? Yesterday, in the hotel room.

Were sarcastic? With Kurt and Dupes last night.

Kissed someone? I kissed my dog yesterday.

Talked to an ex? I... dooon't know.

Watched your favorite movie? Like, three months ago.

Had a nightmare? Quite a while ago.

A Last time for everything...

Last book you read: Silent Honor by Danielle Steel.

Last movie you saw: Serendipity, Saturday with Dad.

Last song you heard: "Life is Good" by LFO, in the car on the way to school.

Last thing you had to drink: Root Beer, taking my pills before I left for school.

Last time you showered: Yesterday afternoon.

Last thing you ate: A chocolate donut at breakfast.

Do You...

Smoke? Only when I'm on fire.

Do drugs? Nope.

Have sex? Absolutely not.

Sleep with stuffed animals? Yup, my teddy bear, Jodie.

Live in the moment? Yup.

Have a boyfriend/girlfriend? Nope.

Have a dream that keeps coming back? Yeah, that one about Bobby freaking out and shooting everybody.

Play an instrument? Noope.

Believe there is life on other planets? I don't care, but I don't know.

Remember your first love? I haven't been in love.

Still love him/her? Nope.

Read the newspaper? Just the part about the Hurricanes.

Have any gay or lesbian friends? I did last year, but then I switched schools, and everyone here seems to be homophobic except for me.

Believe in miracles? Indeed.

Believe it's possible to remain faithful forever? Absolutely.

Consider love a mistake? Nope.

Like the taste of alcohol? I'll never know. I'm never going to drink because I kind of like life.

Have a favorite candy? Skittles.

Believe in astrology? Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.

Believe in magic? Would they write it in Harry Potter books if it wasn't true?

Believe in God? Yup.

Pray? Yep.

Go to church? Um... every now and then.

Have any secrets? Hmmm... no, Peg.

Have any pets? Yup. Puppy: Chyna, Kitties: Daria and Amy.

Do well in school? (Falls over laughing)

Go to or plan to go to college? Um... perhaps.

Have a major? Uh... no.

Talk to strangers who instant message you? I just tell them I'm a fat German chick who wants their body, and they leave me alone.

Wear hats? Only my sombraro and earflap hat.

Have any piercings? Two, in my ears.

Have any tattoos? Not unless you count that scar on my neck that looks like a division sign.

Hate yourself? Actually, I'm quite fond of myself.

Have an obsession? Do I?! Daria, I tell you, DARIA!

Collect anything? Daria-related items.

Have a best friend? Sarah and Mom.

Wish on stars? Every now and then.

Like your handwriting? It's not so bad.

Have any bad habits? Cracking my joints.

Care about looks? Nah.

Believe in witches? WITCHES?! AAAAAH, WHERE?!

Believe in Satan? Good Lord, he's here, too?!

God? Yes.

Believe in ghosts? AAAAAAAH!

HORRIBLE NEWS!

Yesterday, Zach drove Mom and I to the Hurricanes' game in Saginaw. It was an awesome game; we won! I did everyhting from helping Mom and Laurie (a hockey mom) sell tickets to hanging out with Zach in the music box to sitting with the benched hockey players. After the third period, Zach and I walked across the ice, and I slipped. I was this close to falling! Tim video taped, too! It was awesome.

After making sure the players all had rides home, I went to dinner with Mom, Mike, Kurt and Dupes to Old Country Buffet (uck!). Well, it sucked to have to eat there in the first place, but as I was eating my salad, I was informed that I CAN'T DATE THE HOCKEY PLAYERS! Apparently, the first rule Kurt made as coach of the Hurricanes was, "No dating the owner's, coaches, or other players' immediate family."

HOOOOLY *CRAP*! The awful news sunk into my brain like the nasty corn that was slowly sinking into my mashed potatoes. And I wasn't the only one who was upset. Michelle Shaw, Mike Shaw's sister, was terrified. Just that day, we had been discussing which player we were going to go for. I'm into Reese, Carl and her brother, Mike, while she's into Cory and Reese. Now neither one of us can date *any* of the players! GRRRR!

GAAAAAH! The hockey players are like, the only nice guys in this town, and they're all so hot (except for two of them)! I mean... geez! Man, this is just horrible punishment for something we didn't even do! Somehow, we've got to work our way around this rule!!!!

I'm going to either plot revenge on Kurt or figure out a way to date the hockey players now. See ya!

--Holly Rachael :-/

Happy Hollyween!

I took this little dealie from Devilish Devitalizer.

Section 1 - Obligatory Questions:

Name: Holly Rachael Zintel.
Age: 17

Location: Sometimes Flint, sometimes Bay City, MI.

Section 2 - This is my costume. Give me the damn candy!

What was your first Halloween costume? I was a Carebear!

What was your costume last year? Andrea from Daria. It wasn't one of my better ones.

What will your costume be this year? My grandpa Shoup!

Has there ever been a reoccurring theme with your costumes? For the past three years, I've been a character from Daria. Before that, I just tried to pick the goofiest costume I could.

Through the years, what have your costumes been? A Carebear, a clown, Smurfette, Peter Pan, Ariel the Little Mermaid, a butterfly, Paula Abdul, a ballerina dinosaur, a silly-looking witch, Todd from One Life to Live, a yin-yang... thing, an Egyptian chick, Daria Morgendorffer, a vampire version of Jane from Daria, my Grandma Z. and Andrea from Daria.

What was your favorite costume? Grandma Z. I looked just like her, plus people tell me I can immitate her voice perfect. It rocked; that was so much fun! Todd from OLTL was cool, too.

What is your dream costume? I'd like to be Rosie O'Donnel, but I can't find the right materials.

Which do you prefer, store bought or home made costumes? Homemade. I've never had a store-bought costume in my life because I think they're uncreative.

Masks or make up? Make-up!

Have you ever dyed, cut or did anything else to your hair for a costume? My mom dyed my hair red when I was Ariel in kindergarten, and my dad dyed it black when I was Jane the vampire, but the dye got on my neck, and wouldn't wash off for weeks!

What is the longest time you ever spent working on a costume? I think it was when I was Todd from OLTL.

The shortest? The Egyptian one didn't take too long, because I just wore one of my dance recital costumes, and painted eye-makeup on.

What was the most expensive costume you wore? Grandma Z., I think.

The least expensive? Probably Smurfette.

Section 3 - Trick or Treat, smell my feet, gimme something good to eat.

What kind of bag or pail did you collect candy in? A pillowcase.

Did you ever get so much candy it spilled over the top? I don't believe so. I usually got too tired to stay out very long.

Broke the bag/pail? I don't think so.

Did you just Trick or Treat up your street or your street and everyone else's? Usually my street, but for the past few years, it's been my aunt Barb's neighborhood, and once, my grandma Shoup's.

Candy that you hated to get? That really hot kind.

Do you think Trick or Treating should only be done at night? Yes, but safely and responsibly.

What is the perfect weather for Trick or Treating? Nice and warm so you don't have to put a coat or hat on and mess up your costume or makeup.

Section 4 - It's alive! ALIVE!!!

What is your favorite monster? The Cookie Monster.

Why do you like this monster so much? He bears cookies. What's not to like?

If you had the chance to be this monster for one day, what would you do? Eat a lot of cookies.

If you could be anywhere in the world on Halloween, where would you want to be? Chillin' with the hockey players after the game... which is what I'll probably be doing.

What is your favorite Halloweenish song? "Nature Trail to Hell" by "Weird Al" Yankovic.

What is your favorite horror movie? Ernest Scared Stupid.

What is your favorite horror novel? Wanda the Witch.

Have you ever been to a theme parks Halloween celebration (i.e. HallowScream, Halloween Horror Nights, ect.)? No. That'd probably be cool, though.

If so, what was it like? N/A.

Did you have fun? N/A.

Is Freddy really dead? The guy in my third hour? No, I just talked to him yesterday.

What about Bela Lugosi? I... figure as much. (I have no idea who that is.)

Have you ever been to a real haunted house? I hope not.

Did anything spooky happen? Um... yeah.

Is 13 an unlucky number to you? Not particularly.