Sunday, July 29, 2001

God? Wanting us to eat meat? Nah...

I just got back from church, and while I was there, I got to feeling kind of bad about what I said yesterday...

See, Mom and Mike were having an argument last night about whether God wants us to eat meat or not. Mike thought he'd be all slick and show us where it said that God wants us to kill animals to eat. Mom and I can't even comprehend such a thing, so she started crying and said, "Whatever. Go ahead and eat your meat, Mike. I hope you choke on it!" She feels really bad that she said that now. What I said was, "I think some of the Bible is just made up," and Grandpa was like, "You can't just take part of the Bible and leave the rest."

Then this morning, I was sitting there in church while Mr. Hale (our substitue minister, and my occasional sub at school) talk about helping and defending your neighbor. He said, "Just who is your neighbor? Is it just the guy next door? Or should you help any man who's in trouble?" But hey! Why should we only help "man?" What kind of bull is that? Can't the animals be our neighbor, too? I mean, why the heck not? I just can't believe that the sweet, loving God that I believe in would want His creatures to be killed for our selfish benefit.

UGH!!!!!!!!!

Friday, July 27, 2001

Some Sorta "Secret Desire" Quiz

1.What is your lucky number? 2.

2.Whats the first number you think of? Um... 2.

3.Write the name of someone of the opposite sex that you know. (Not family!) Tim.

4. Write a second name of someone of the opposite sex that you know. (Not family!) Bobby.

5. Write a friend or family member's name. Wendy.

6. Write a second friend or family member's name. Sarah.

7. Write a third friend or family member's name. Zach.

8. Write a song title. "Crush" by Mandy Moore.

9. Write a second song title. "Me Neither" by Brad Paisley.

10. Write a third song title. "Everything You Know is Wrong" by "Weird Al" Yankovic.

11. Write a fourth song title. "My Cellmate Thinks I'm Sexy" by Cledus T. Judd.

12. Close your eyes and picture yourself somewhere. Where are you? The Flamingo Hilton's Garden/Pool Area in Las Vegas, Nevada.

13. Type a single word to describe what you were you doing in number 12 (strolling, dancing, etc.). Sitting.

Now for the answers...


#3 is the person you truly love.--Cool.

You think about (#3) (#2) times a day.--That's about right.

More than anything in the world, you’d love to be in (#12), (#13) with (#3).--Yep, that's true.

You have a secret desire for (#4), though this person is difficult to figure out.--HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! *Wipes tear from eye*, yeah right! But the hard to figure out thing is quite accurate.

You care about (#5) more than anyone else in the world.--Yup.

#6, understands you better than anyone else.--Really? Wow.

#7 brings you luck.--Excellent, I'm going to have to hang out with Zach more often.

The song, #8, is what you feel for #3.--Wow, you hit that one right on the nose.

The song, #9, is what you feel for #4.--Heheheh.

The song, #10, reflects your state of mind.--Heheheh! That's about right!

The song, #11, reflects how you feel about life.--Hee hee!

This last one is just about how you should show this to #1 people and you will have good luck and blah de blah.--Wow, good thing I didn't put "3,500" or something, huh?

Thursday, July 26, 2001

Among the coolest of Holly's surveys

I see: Dead people.

I need: Some exercise.

I find: That there's quite a bit of junk on the desk.

I have: 'N Sync's new CD, Celebrity! Woo hoo!

I wish: I had a lot of money.

I love: My family.

I hate: Eminem and Howard Stern. And meat.

I miss: Going to Vegas.

I fear: That if I don't get offline and get to work, my dad's going to be a bit angry when he gets home.

I feel: A bit aggitated.

I hear: Myself typing.

I smell: Allergies.

I want: Some candy.

*When was the last time you ...

Smiled?: Earlier, when laughing at a Far Side comic.

Laughed?: See above.

Cried?: A few days ago.

Danced?: A little while ago.

Were sarcastic?: A few minutes ago.

Talked to an ex?: Earlier, when I was talking to some guy online named "Ex Man."

Watched your favorite movie?: Last month.

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

Last book you read: Smart Vs. Pretty by Valerie Frankel.

Last movie you saw: Clue.

Last song you heard: "Angel Standing By" by Jewel.

Last thing you had to drink: Water.

Last time you showered: About three hours ago.

Last thing you ate: Peanut butter and jelly toast.

*Do You/ Have u eva

Smoke(d)?: No.

Do/Done drugs?: No.

Have sex?: No.

Live in the moment?: Sure.

Have a boyfriend/girlfriend?: No.

Have a dream that keeps coming back?: Yeah, that one where Bobby went nuts and started shooting everybody.

Play an instrument?: No.

Read the newspaper?: The comics.

Have any gay or lesbian friends: Yeah.

Like the taste of alcohol?: I probably wouldn't, but I'll never know because I'm never going to drink because I don't consider myself a moron.

Have a favorite candy?: Skittles.

Believe in astrology?: No.

Believe in magic?: No.

Believe in God?: Yeah.

Have any secrets?: Not really.

Have any pets: Yep. Dog: Chyna, Cats: Daria and Amy. And I had some cats named Tinsel and Stacy, too.

Do well in school?: No.

Go to or plan to go to college?: The second one.

Wear hats?: Not usually.

Have any piercings?: Yep.

Have any tattoos?: No.

Hate yourself?: No.

Have an obsession?: Daria.

Have a secret crush?: I wouldn't say it's very secret.

Have a best friend?: Two of 'em.

Wish on stars?: Haven't in a while.

Like your handwriting?: Sure.

Have any bad habits?: Too many to count.

Care about looks?: Yeah.

Others' looks?: Naw.

Believe in witches?: No.

Believe in Satan?: Yeah.

Believe in ghosts?: Um... yeah.

Sunday, July 22, 2001

100 Entries! Huzzah!

How fascinating! This is my hundredth entry. I'll bet at least half of those entries are surveys, heheheh.

Today was Grandpa Z.'s birthday, so we went to Bill Knapps. Wednesday is going to be Allison's birthday, so we're going to Bill Knapps. Next Sunday is Lindsay's birthday party, so we're probably going to Bill Knapps. Hmm. Do you think my family might be in a rut?

A couple weeks ago, Sarah brought home a cat and named her Angel. Her dad didn't want the cat in the house, so she had to get rid of it. Well, the other night, Sarah spent the night at my mom's house, and in the morning, we had to get up and get rid of the cat. We called the Humane Society, but they were full, so they said to take her to Animal Control. We had to put Angel in a cage out in the heat with another cat who had a broken leg. It was so sad! Sarah burst into tears, and had to go right back to the car. I started crying immediately, too, and I must've cried for about an hour and a half. I was like, hysterical because the cat was so sweet and precious, and we had to leave her in a cage out in the hot, sticky weather, after she'd just been at home with us. Poor baby... I really hope they're taking good care of her...

Alright, my dad got me a school-type book to do work out of for the summer, so I've gotta get to work. Later!

--Holly Rachael ;-D

Thursday, July 19, 2001

The survey I filled out at 3 A.M.

Favorite 80's Song: "Following" by the Bangles.
Favorite Dance Song: "Bohemian Polka" by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Favorite Love Song: "The Prodigal" by Amy Grant.
Favorite Mosh Song: Moshing is strictly for buttholes.
Favorite Broken Heart Song: "Insensitive" by Jan Arden (or Leanne Rimes, take your pick).
Fav Group: Lifehouse.
Fav Artist: Amy Grant.
Fav Type of Music: Pop.
Fav Song Of All Time: "You're In Love" by Wilson Phillips.
Fav Song As Of Today: "One Sided Love" by Mandy Moore.
Last Song You Downloaded: "Come On Eileen" by Save Ferris.
Song That Describes Your Life: "Life is Good" by LFO.
Britney or Christina: Britney.
Movies
Favorite Comedy Movie: Nothing to Lose.
Favorite Teen Movie: Legally Blonde.
Favorite Chick Flick: The Wedding Singer.
Favortie Horror Movie: Sleeping With the Enemy.
Favorite Jim Carey Movie: The Grinch.
Favorite Action/Suspense Movie: Armageddon.
Favorite 80's Movie: Either Mannequin, Splash, Pretty Woman or Roxanne.
Favorite Movie Of All Time: Pay It Forward.
Fav Actress: Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Alicia Silverstone, Julia Stiles and Natalie Portman.
Fav Actor: Jonathan Jackson, Tom Hanks, Nicholas Cage.
Your Guess For Next Big Star: Leslie Carter (Nick and Aaron Carter's sister who's on the Shrek soundtrack).
Television
Favorite Show: Daria.
Favorite 80's Show: My Little Ponies.
Favorite Reality Show: I'm sorry, I can't stand those reality shows.
Favorite Real World'er: That show takes up valuable Daria air time.
Favorite Road Ruler: See above.
Carson Daly or Johnny Knoxville: Carson Daly.
Favorite Soap: Port Charles. Ding ding, tainted love!
The Show You Love To Hate: Any of those reality ones.
Favorite Survivor: You don't listen very well, do you?
Favorite Will & Grace Character: Sorry, don't watch that one.
Joey or Chandler: I never liked Friends. Uh... that is the show, right?
Your Guess For Next Big Show: Once and Again... I hope.
Your Guess For Next Canceled Show: Jackass.
Friends
Best Friend: Mom and Sarah.
Any Online Friends? Heather. But I haven't talked to her in forever.
Friend You Fake It With: I don't have any.
Funniest Friend: Zach.
Worst Enemy: I don't have any.
Who's In Your "Group": Hmm... I don't believe I have a group.
Out Of All Your Friends Who's Most Likely To...
Get Married First: Mom.
Get Knocked Up: *Glances nervously at Sarah*
Marry Someone Rich: Carrie.
Always Keep In Touch: Mom.
Loose Touch: Heather.
Live Happily Ever After: Everyone, I hope.
Become A Millionaire: My good friend, Regis Philban.
End Up Gay: Hmm... I think they're all straight. I don't think they'll be switching sexualities any time soon.
Misc
Fav Food: Stuffed Pumpkin Shells.
Fav Picture: The one of me, Sarah, Zach and Bobby at Cedar Point in front of the Waterball. None of us look like dorks in that picture. And that glamour shot of my mom is cool. Oh, and the one of Zach cooking the jar of mustard and a banana with a spatula.
Fav Animal: Cat.
Favorite Word: Serendipidy.
Favorite Phrase: "Yeah, that's the ticket."
Fav Quote: "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Fav Cereal: Frosted Flakes.
Fav Soda (POP, people, it's pop!): Yes, I agree, it's pop. And cream soda.
Fav Toothpaste: Whatever's not tested on animals.
Fav Alcoholic Beverage: Nope.
Fav Book: The one I'm reading now-- Smart Vs. Pretty by Valerie Frankel.
Fav Sport: Figure skating.
Fav Game: Well, my favorite Dreamcast game is Crazy Taxi, my favorite boared game is Scattergorries and my favorite computer game is The Sims House Party.

Monday, July 16, 2001

This means something... this is important!

And I'm not just talking about the mashed potato sculpture I made! This survey's pretty nifty. I stole it from FictionGirl.

1. You're walking through the woods--who are you with? My mommy.
2. You see an animal--what is it? A cat like the one in Alice in Wonderland.
3. What do you do to the animal? Figure it's a hallucination brought on by all those wild berries we ate, and walk on.
4. There's a house in the woods--what kind is it? It's Ricky Martin's house.
5. Is there a fence around the house? No. He figures no one will break in 'cause his house is in the middle of the woods.
6. There's a table inside--what's on it? Ricky Martin and... BRITNEY SPEARS?! How dare she cheat on Justin Timberlake!
7. In the back yard, there's a drinking vessel--what kind? A 44 ounce Slurpee cup.
8. What do you do with it? Since it's full of Mountain Dew Slurpee, I pick it up and drink out of it.
9. Behind the house there is a body of water--what kind? A man-made lake, created just for Ricky Martin's enjoyment.
10. How do you cross it? Take the Ferry.

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what it all means

1. The person who you are walking with is the most important person in your life.--Makes sense.
2. The size of the animal is representative of your perception of the size of your problems.--Oh... I'd say the fact that the animal is a hallucination is more significant here.
3. The severity of the interaction you have with the animal as your representative of how you deal with your problems.--Yep, that's about right.
4. The size of your dream house is representative of the size of your ambition to resolve your problems.--No, I wouldn't say that...
5. No fence is indicative of an open personality. People are welcome at all times. The presence of a fence indicates a closed personality. You'd prefer people not to drop by unannounced.--Yeah, that's true.
6. If your answer did not include food, people, or flowers, then you are generally unhappy.--Woo hoo! I'm happy!
7. The durability of the material with which the cup is made of is representative of the perceived durability of your relationship with the person named in number 1.--Ah, crap.
8. Your disposition of the cup is representative of your attitude towards the person in number 1.--Huh.
9. The size of the body of water is representative of the size of your sexual desire.--Heheh, cool.
10. How wet you get in crossing the water is indicative of the relative importance of your sex life.--Wow, really? Guess it's not that important, huh?

Monday, July 9, 2001

Cedar Point

The other day, my dad took me, Zach, Sarah and Bobby to Cedar Point. When I was little, I went to Cedar Point a lot, but I never went on any roller coasters because my mom told me I probably wouldn't like them, and I figured I wouldn't. Well, when we went to Disney World this past spring, I realized that I *do* like roller coasters! So this time I actually rode stuff at Cedar Point.

I suggested that we go on the Power Tower first, so I sat between Dad and Sarah on one tower, and Bobby and Zach sat across from us on the other tower. This thing took us up in the air, and Sarah started freaking out because she's pretty scared of heights. She was like, "Oh my God, oh my God, OH... MY... GOD!" Then we reached the very top of the tower, and holy guacamoli, we were high! Then the thing drops us 240 ft. at like, 75 m.p.h.! Geez! You know that song, "Leave Me Breathless?" I think it was written for the Power Tower.

Anyway, I went on a bunch of stuff like the Corkscrew (ouch, my ears!), Snake River Falls (holy crap, I'm soaked!), the Gemini (can we go back and get my head?) and the Wildcat (awesome... simply awesome) but me, Sarah and Zach all wussed out when it came to the Millennium Force. Now I really wish I'd have gone for a lot of reasons. The main reason is that Bobby wouldn't shut up the whole way home about how cool he is for going on it. But Dad said the whole way up the huge hill, Bobby was going, "Jesus, Baby Jesus and Little Jesus!" So that's funny. Zach said he did that on the Power Tower, too.

It turns out that I'm quite stupid. When we were in line for the Scrambler (for the second time), Sarah was like, "Holly, will you go on the Power Tower with me again?" and I was like, "Sure." D'oh! Bad move. We got all the way to the top again, and I thought, "What a sucker I am to go on this *twice*." Then this kid about my age who was sitting next to me looked over and went, "Man, it's gonna suck when we go down." I said, "Yeah, it takes your breath away," and he was said, "Okay, thanks, I'll be prepared." Then the thing drops us and he goes, "SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-!" and his little brother was like, "FUUUUUUUUUUUUU--!" Heheheh. That was pretty hilarious. Once I caught my breath, I cracked up.

We had an awesome time, and I'm glad I'm not such a wuss anymore! Okay, see ya.

--Holly Rachael :-D