Sunday, June 30, 2002

Babies, Kittens, Nightmares, Oh My!

Time: 6:00 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Blue "United We Stand" shirt w/ glittery American flag, blue shorts and flip flops.
My Hair Is: In a high ponytail w/ a blue ribbon.
I Last Ate: Cheeseless pizza at Fazoli's.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "I Miss You" by Darren Hayes.
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Duuuuuuude, I had the creepiest nightmare last night! Check this out:

I was alone at my mom's house with my cat, Daria. Even though she's been fixed, she was somehow pregnant, and due to have her kittens any second. Suddenly, though, I got a call from my best friend, Sarah. She said she was in an abandoned hospital, in labor! She was having a baby (no, she's not really pregnant)! Sarah said she needed my help right away.

I knew I had to go, help my friend, but I couldn't just leave my poor cat there to have her kittens all by herself! Thankfully, my brother, Zach showed up almost immediately and began delivering Daria's kittens.

I ran to my car and sped away, searching desperately for an old, abandoned hospital. When I couldn't find one, I called Sarah's cell, and her boyfriend, Justin answered. He gave me directions, and I finally made it there.

When I got inside, I found Sarah in a hospital bed, and Justin passed out on the floor. I asked her what happened to him, and she said he passed out while trying to deliver the baby. So, it was all up to me to deliver the kid. Don't ask me why she didn't call a doctor instead of me, heh.

I remember thinking, I wish Sarah would stop screaming like she's on the Power Tower, it would make it a lot easier to deliver this baby. Despite my splitting migrain, though, I somehow managed to deliver Sarah's baby. Justin woke up immediately when he heard the baby crying, and they both asked me if it was a boy or a girl. I told them it was a girl, and Sarah decided to call her Rachael (my middle name).

Just as I handed Justin his and Sarah's new baby, her cell phone rang. I answered it, and it turned out to be my brother, at my mom's house. He said, "Holly, hurry! I'm delivering Daria's kittens, but the kittens just won't stop coming! There are more of them than will fit in this house! HELP!"

When I got to Mom's house, it was like 101 Dalmations with kittens instead of dogs. Then I woke up and my other cat, Amy, was licking my forehead.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Friday, June 28, 2002

Did'ja See Port Charles?!

Time: 1:05 P.M.
I'm Wearing: White Planet Hollywood Orlando shirt and shorts.
I Last Ate: Raison bran with soy milk.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia.
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Oh my God! *Shrieks*. Did anyone see Port Charles today? Rafe so totally went into Alison's hospital room! He recognized her, but he didn't really know who she was. Anyway, he kissed her and she woke up! *Shrieks again*. Oh man! She woke up and she was all like, "Rafe?" and he was like, "You know me..." and then he kissed her again! It was like Sleeping Beauty in a hospital! Awwwww...

Oh, and Kevin's back! Rafe took the candle to the chapel at the hospital and lit it! Lucy was all sitting there, praying for Kevin to come back and HE DID! Aaaaah, it was so awesome! Can you tell I'm excited? Yeah, I know I'm a nerd... Anyway, I'm celebrating in the same way that I always do: by way of survey!
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1. What were your parents like before you were born? My mom was just like I am now: She had obsessions with shows and movies, not many friends, and a love for soap operas (she still does, actually). My dad was a very popular guy in high school: He was a star football player, president of student council, and an all-A student.

2. Was there anything unusual about your birth? Well, I was a C-section. And I was born on the day of a snowstorm.

3. Did you have siblings at that time? If so, how old were they? Yup. I had my brother, Zach, who was 2 and a half.

4. What is your earliest memory about your house? My mom singing "Adelvice" from The Sound of Music to me every night.

5. What is your happiest childhood memory? The Christmas Eve when I got my first pet, a cat named Tinsel.

6. What event in your childhood had the most impact on your life as you grew older? My dance classes, I suppose, since I took them from pre-school till 6th grade.

7. What is your first memory about school? Before pre-school, I went to this place called Art & Fun For Toddlers that was like a pre-pre-school. My mom was allowed to go with me to that, and we had so much fun. I was obsessed with a cartoon called Elmer and Tilly at the time, and Mom and I acted out a scene from it there.

8. Who was your favorite teacher? Probably Mrs. Haffajee, my 6th grade teacher.

9. What was your favorite subject in school? It's always been English.

10. What do you wish you would have learned more about in school? Math. I missed way too much school due to my numerous health problems, so I missed a lot of basic math skills that would really help me out while studying for my G.E.D. now.

11. What schoolmate had the most impact on your life? In what way? Sarah. She was always helping me out at school, and I had the most fun with her of any other friend I've had.

12. Who was your first best friend? Marcus, a kid who was in Art & Fun For Toddlers with me. He was cool.

13. What is your first memory about high school? Getting a ride there in my crush, Tim's Suburban, on the first day. He got sick on the way there and had to pull into a McDonald's so Zach could take over driving.

14. What did you learn about yourself in high school? That most people think my obsessive behavior is nutty.

15. What was the first moment you felt truly grown up? In 7th grade. I thought I was cool since I had a locker, heh.

16. What was the first moment you felt independent? Coming home from school in 3rd grade. When Zach and I got home, our parents were at work, so we'd play Sega instead of doing homework until they came home. We were such rebels.

17. How old were you when you began to drive? 15. Sarah and I practiced driving my mom's car (with my mom supervising so we didn't kill ourselves) around the junior high parking lot.

18. Who gave you your first kiss? Danny, my first non-TV crush, heheh.

19. Who was your first love? I haven't had a first love yet.

20. What were your first experiences with sex like? Heh, haven't had one of those yet either.

21. Who was the first person you wanted to marry? Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks.

22. What is your best memory as a teenager with your friends? Going out to spy on my mom and her internet date with Sarah and Zach.

23. What was the best party you went to when you were a teenager? Jennifer's 13th birthday party, heh.

24. What was your first job? I haven't had one yet.

25. How much was your first paycheck and what did you do with it? See above, dear.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Thursday, June 27, 2002

For This Test, Your Hair Must Suck

Time: 5:00 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Mauve Amy Grant shirt, jean shorts and tennies.
I Last Ate: A veggie dog with mustard.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "Good Morning Beautiful" by Steve Holy.
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Well, yesterday wasn't much fun. I had two medical tests in one day, which is never a good thing. I had to stay up for 24 hours prior to the first test, so that sucked.

The first test was an E.E.G., which I've had before, but it isn't very exciting. I had to sit there and do nothing but state at a TV screen for 45 minutes. Sure, I'm used to stating at a TV screen for that amount of time, but the only thing on the screen was a black and white checkerboard pattern. *Blinks*, Yeah. It's not exactly The Simpsons, so I just about fell asleep.

The next test was at 10 P.M. for some reason. It was an M.R.I., which I've also had before, but not since 4th grade. The requirements for this test were as follows: Hair must be completely clean (no gel, mousse, grease, or similar products), all metal jewelery must be removed, no ponytail holders or barettes.

I went to the M.R.I. with my brother, and we had to sit in a waiting room that smelled like cigarette smoke for an hour before I even went in. I couldn't even concentrate on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (my favorite book), that's how bad my asthma got. When I went in, they had me put my watch, purse and book into a locker (?) and go into this Dexter's Lab-lookin' room where this guy put me in an uncomfortable tube thing where both my arms fell asleep, and so did I.

Wow. What an exciting day. Today, as soon as I got up, Zach and I had to go to the dentist, where I learned that I have the beginnings of gingivitis. I've never had any problem with my teeth before in my life, so that was just greeeeeeat to find out.

Welp... I'm going to go out to eat w/ my family and see if I can chew food now that the hygentist has loosened all of my teeth with her freakin' floss.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Wednesday, June 26, 2002

Favorites

Favorites

Time: 4:51 P.M.
I'm Wearing: White shirt with... uh... diamonds, shorts and purple tennis shoes
I Last Ate: Raison Nut Bran
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "Things I'll Never Say" by Avril Lavinge
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I got the idea for the "20 songs" thing from someone else's diary... but I don't rememeber who's diary it was. Okay, well... sorry, whoever you are! Good idea! And I got the rest from Samantha.

Holly's Top Twenty Favorite Movies

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2. Newsies
3. Spider-man
4. Kate & Leopold
5. Serendipity
6. Xanadu
7. Moulin Rouge
8. Heartbreakers
9. Frequency
10. Bring It On
11. Where the Heart Is
12. The Little Mermaid
13. Wayne's World 1 & 2
14. Office Space
15. Nothing to Lose
16. Pay It Forward
17. Anastasia
18. Shrek
19. Prince of Egypt
20. Disney's Tarzan


Top 30 Bands/Singers

1. Lifehouse
2. Amy Grant
3. Michael W. Smith
4. "Weird Al" Yankovic
5. Darren Hayes
6. 98 Degrees
7. Jessica Simpson
8. Westlife
9. Plus One
10. Blessid Union of Souls
11. Paula Abdul
12. Jennifer Love Hewitt
13. Garbage
14. Scarlet Road (frontman Jonathan Jackson)
15. 'N Sync
16. Backstreet Boys
17. Britney Spears
18. Avril Lavigne
19. Pink
20. The Offspring
21. Bif Naked
22. Semisonic
23. Fastball
24. Bryan Adams
25. Josie and the Pussycats
26. Jennifer Paige
27. 2Ge+her
28. Soul Decision
29. Mariah Carey
30. Nickelback

Top 30 Songs

1. "Everything"--Lifehouse
2. "Ask Me"--Amy Grant
3. "Simon"--Lifehouse
4. "Imagine/Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus"--Amy Grant
5. "What About the Love"--Amy Grant
6. "I Believe in Love"--Jennifer Love Hewitt
7. "Only Hope"--Mandy Moore
8. "Creepin' Up On You"--Darren Hayes
9. "The World Will Know"--The Newsies
10. "Why (Are We Still Friends)"--98 Degrees
11. "The Way You Want Me To"--98 Degrees
12. "Magic"--Olivia Newton John
13. "Hero"--Chad Kroeger
14. "Too Bad"--Nickelback
15. "The Middle"--Jimmy Eat World
16. "Calling Down an Angel"--Plus One
17. "My Private Movie"--Westlife
18. "The Holly Techno"--Holly Zintel
19. "The Zach Techno"--Zach Zintel
20. "Freakin' Friends"--Mystik Spiral
21. "Insatiable"--Darren Hayes
22. "His Eye is On the Sparrow"--Jessica Simpson
23. "A Matter of Time"--Michael W. Smith
24. "The Prodigal"--Amy Grant
25. "This is Your Time"--Michael W. Smith
26. "I Want a New Duck"--"Weird Al" Yankovic
27. "Everything You Know is Wrong"--"Weird Al" Yankovic
28. "I'm Gonna Love You"--Jennifer Love Hewitt
29. "Storybook Life"--Blessid Union of Souls
30. "I Won't Say I'm In Love"--Megara, Hercules


Top 15 Cartoons
1. Daria
2. Johnny Bravo
3. The Simpsons
4. The Powerpuff Girls
5. Space Ghost: Coast to Coast
6. The Critic
7. Futurama
8. The Family Guy
9. Bugs and Daffy
10. Mission Hill
11. Time Squad
12. Sheep in the Big City
13. Doug
14. Garfield and Friends
15. Dexter's Laboratory

Top 10 Shows of All Time
1. Port Charles
2. General Hospital
3. One Life to Live
4. All My Children
5. Norm
6. The Rosie O'Donnell Show
7. The Bachelor
8. The Late Show With David Letterman
9. Late Night With Conan O'Brien
10. The Man Show (yeah, yeah, I know)

And there you have it.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Tuesday, June 25, 2002

Ickiness @ The Redwood

Time: 11:54 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Purple and black striped shirt w/ black dress pants and black stilettos.
I Last Ate: A peanut butter and jelly sandwich w/ soy milk.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "Carrying the Banner" by The Newsies.
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Oh my God! Has anyone been to the official Harry Potter site? Did'ja see the Chamber of Secrets trailor? Dude! It's gonna be awesome! *Happy dance*.

I think brothers are here to annoy, and then make you feel bad for being annoyed with them by doing something super-nice for you. Zach was in the living room when I saw the new HP trailor, and I was all, "WOOOOO! NEW HARRY POTTER MOVIE TRAILOR!" and he said, "Shut up, you Harry Potter fan waterhead retard." But then he showed me how to take screen captures from DVDs.

Okay, so... anyway, about today... First thing, I went to Circuit City with Mom and Mike and bought The Newsies (hurray, Mondie, I finally got it!) and Plus One's new CD. Both, of course, are awesome. Goodie! Goodie, I say!

Then I went to Grandma Z.'s birthday party at The Redwood Lodge. Yes, I realize Grandma already had her birthday party, but that one was a surprise party. This one wasn't.

I've been there before, and I've said this before, but it's worth saying again: I DESPISE THAT THE REDWOOD LODGE! I'm going to sound like a spokeperson for PETA and D.A.R.E. here, but the place disgusts me! Not only is it a brewery (I don't get why people drink alcohol), it's also a showcase for dead animals! If there's not a stuffed moose over your table, there's a dead duck or deer. It's horrible!

Ugh, we couldn't even hear ourselves think in that place, so how were we supposed to speak to each other? And the only vegetarian thing on the menu sucks. I still have a bad taste in my mouth. Yup. So, hopefully, tomorrow'll be a better day.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Sunday, June 23, 2002

Are You a Headache Sufferer?

Yeah, me too. Sucks, doesn't it? Yep... So, here's a survey!

Stolen From: Pure*Angel

What's on your bedside table?
* Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, a book full of Garfield comics, Harry Potter notebook, my remote, a lamp, and clock radio/cd player.

What is the geekiest part of your music collection?
* Well, I wouldn't call any of it geeky. But many people call the majority of it geeky! For instance, the CD I made of songs that have been in Harry Potter fan fictions! Me, obsessed? Nah...

What do you eat when you raid the fridge late at night?
* A peanut butter and jelly sandwich with soy milk to dunk.

What is your secret guaranteed weeping movie?
* Ah, it's no secret! But I cry every time I watch The Green Mile, Titanic... just... everything.

If you could have plastic surgery, what would you have done?
* Ooh, can I get some of those Inspector Gadget arms installed? Go-go Gadget arms!

Do you have a completely irrational fear?
* Oh, no, I'm not scared of anythi-- AAAAAAH! HOLY CRAP, IT'S A SPIDER! *Faints*.

What is the little physical habit that gives away your insecure moment?
* I wouldn't call it little... But whenever I get nervous, I suddenly decide to crack all my joints, starting with my neck. It tends to make people cringe.

Do you ever have to beg?
* Every day.

Are you a pyromaniac?
* No. *Worriedly* Why, are you?

Do you have too many love interests?
* *Laughs hysterically*.

Do you know anyone famous?
* Well, I've met lots of famous people. And my mom's friend, Donna, is Don Knotts' neice. Heheh... that guy's the man.

Describe your bed:
* The one at this house is a full bed. The one at Mom's house is a single. Excitement, excitement...

Spontaneous or plan?
* HEY, I've got an idea! Let's go to Vegas! We could leave right now...

Who should play you in a movie about your life?
* I would!

Do you know how to play poker?
* Nnnnnno.

What do you carry with you at all times?
* My Daria watch.

How do you drive?
* I don't know how I do it, I just sit in the driver's seat, start the car and go!

What do you miss most about being little?
* Getting baths in the sink. Ooh, and color forms! Can't forget them...

Long-standing crush?
* That'd be Tim. Heeeey, I saw him at church today! *Swoons*.

If you could own any famous painting and hang it in your house, which one would you pick?
* That one over there. *Points to painting on the wall*.

Are you happy with your given name?
* Yup.

How much money would it take to get you to give up the internet for one year?
* Oh, I'm sorry, but the internet is priceless to me.

What color is your bedroom?
* This one is peach. The other one is off-white. It will be pink, though, and this one will be blue.

How many keys are on your keyring?
* I don't have a keyring.

What was the last song you were listening to?
* "Nothin' But the Blood of Jesus" by Amy Grant and Vince Gill.

Have you ever been in a play?
* Sort of. In 6th grade, I played this environment-friendly rapper.

Who are your best friend(s)?
* Mom, Sarah and the chicks and dudes here on OD.

How long have you known your best friend(s)?
* Mom: Entire life, duh. Sarah: Five years. OD Peeps: Em... some of 'em since 1998... I think.

Have you ever been in love?
* No.

Do you talk a lot?
* Oh, I wouldn't say I talk allll that much. What would you say? Hey, how come you're not sayin' anything? That must mean you think I talk too much. 'Cause I know some people think I talk too much, and sometimes I think I talk too much. Do you think I might possibly be talking too much right now? Nah...

Do you like yourself and believe in yourself?
* Yeah. *Hugs self*.

What radio station do you listen to?
* *Sings* 102.5... Michigan's hit music channel! Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, Flint!

Have you ever done any illegal drugs?
* Nope.

Do you think you're cute?
* Oh, I'm just as cute as a pug dog. Wait, are they cute? Or was that kittens...?

Do poor, homeless, or starving people sometimes annoy you?
* No.

Do you consider yourself to be a nice person?
* Yup.

Do you spend more time with your girlfriend, boyfriend, or your friends?
* Uh... well, since I don't have a boyfriend, I'd have to say other friends!

Would you die for any of your friends?
* Sure would.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Saturday, June 22, 2002

Grandma Z.'s 80th B-Day Bash

Time: 11:44 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Gray Mackinac Island shirt and short w/ flip-flops.
I Last Ate: Snickers ice cream from Ron's.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "Frank's 2000'' TV" by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
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After doing G.E.D. practice tests and cleaning the house all afternoon, I went to my aunt Barb's house with Dad and Zach. It was supposed to be a surprise party, but my grandma's friends didn't understand that, I guess, and they called her to ask what time the party was! Oh well.

I talked to a lot of people I didn't know, and most of them were pretty cool. They seemed to remember me from when I was a baby because they were all like, "You're KENNY's kid? Wow! You've grown."

I would have had a perfectly awesome time at the party, though, if this woman hadn't decided to talk my ear off all day. good Lord, that woman acted like she'd just come from an 'N Sync concert where she had a backstage pass that included a naked J.C. Chasez, and while she was there she drank five espressos and three Mountain Dews. I tell ya, she was a hyper one.

Everyone there kept discussing their age, and when I said I was 18, the old people would all ask if I had graduated this year. It was sort of embarrassing, telling them I had to get my G.E.D. until they told me they didn't know what a G.E.D. was. One old lady even thought a G.E.D. was something very prestigious! Heh.

Anyway, though, when the conversation got around to how old Grandma was, I finally realized, "Hey... she's 80 years old." And people kept telling stories about how their 80-year-old friends were dying and stuff... GAH! I don't know if I could stand it if any of my grandparents died because I'm so family-oriented, I'm really close to all four of them. Man... So I hope my grandma still has quite a few years left in her. It seemed to me like she was having an awesome time, so that's great. We're going out right on her birthday on Tuesday, too. Okay, latah!

--Holly Rachael :-D

Friday, June 21, 2002

Whoop-dee-doo!

This is a lyrics survey that I stole from... um... someone. You're supposed to answer all the questions with song lyrics, but I decided to answer them all with only lyrics by "Weird Al" Yankovic.

1...Who Are You? "I'm just an anorexic codependent bingo addict stripper born without a chin. And I'm only comfortable talking about it when the whole wide world is listening in."--"Talk Soup"

2...What Do You Look Like? "And I'm so cute, I can hardly stand it. And I'm so handsome, honey, I could just die. I know you'll never be as wonderful as me, but at least you can try."--"Such a Groovy Guy"

3...What's Your Secret? "I gotta boogie! I gotta boogie on my finger and I can't shake it off!"--"Gotta Boogie"

4...What do you want to be? "Like a surgeon... hey! Cuttin' for the very first time! Like a su-u-u-urgeon... Here's a waiver for you to sign."--"Like a Surgeon"

5...What Can You Do? "I could shine my pennies or clean my lava lamp. I could spend all day in my underwear watching Ernest Goes to Camp."--"Callin' in Sick"

6...What Can't You Do? "I can't watch this. Cosby Show and Roseanne, I think I've taken 'bout as much as I can!"--"I Can't Watch This"

7...What Is Love (what is your philosophy on love)? "It's all about the Pentiums, baby."--"It's All About the Pentiums. Yeah, I know I could've done better than that.

8...What Is Friendship? "If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends. Make it last forever, friendship never ends."--"Polka Power!"

9...Are You Strong? "George, George, George of the jungle, strong as he can be. Watch out for that tree!"--"George of the Jungle"

10...What Are You Afraid Of? "(Germs) Can't get those parasitic creatures off my face. (Germs) And there's more comin' every day. (Germs) I never said that they could camp out on my body. I wish they'd pack their tiny little bags and move away."--"Germs"

11...What Would You Tell The One Who Loves You? "And when you softly call my name, it's like I'm listenin' to a squeaky chalk sound. And when you look at me that special way, it's hard for me to keep my lunch down. And when you ask me what I'm thinkin' honey, usually I'm thinkin' how I'd really like to tie your head completely up in duct tape so I wouldn't have to listen to you asking me those stupid questions over and over again!"--"I'm So Sick of You"

12...What Do You Want? "I want a new duck. One with big, webbed feet. One that knows how to wash my car and keep his room real neat."--I Want a New Duck"

13...What Do You Want To Say? "When I said I'd be faithful... when I promised I'd be true... when I swore that I could never be with anyone but you.. When I told you that I loved you with those tender words I spoke... I was only kidding! Now, can't you take a joke?"--"I Was Only Kidding"

14...Where Do You Want To BE? "In A-a-a-a-a-albequrque"--"Albequerque. Duh.

15...Who Do You Love? "Me-he-he-helonie... what can the problem be? Oh, sweet Me-he-he-helonie... why won't you go out with me? How can you ignore me when you know that I can't live without you? I have to go through your garbage just to learn more about you!"--"Melonie"

16...How Do You Feel? "Trigger happy! Trigger happy every day! Better watch out, punk, or I'm gonna have to blow you away!"--"Trigger Happy"

17...What Would You Do With A Million Dollars? "Gonna buy me a condo. Gonna buy me a Cuisinart. Get de wall-to-wall carpeting. Get de wallet full of credit cards. I'm gonna buy me a condo. Never have to mow the lawn. Gonna get me a T-shirt... with an alligator on."--"Buy Me a Condo"

18. And what else do I have to say? "Wacka wacka doo doo yeah!"--Albequrque

Wednesday, June 19, 2002

Monday, June 17, 2002

Math + Holly = Major Stress

I did math with my father all night so I'll pass that section on my G.E.D. test on Friday. And it stressed me out so bad that I now have a migrain. I ache all over and feel so stressed out! I wish math weren't required in everyday life because, try as I might, I don't seem able to understand it!

Well, you know what I do when I'm stressed out, right? Take surveys! So, here's one from the awesome Mondie.

Stolen From: Quidditch Chaser

A-Age: 18

B-Best Friend: Real life- Mom and Sarah. FOD- Mondie, Eliza and MariAnn.

C-Choice of meat: No meat for me. I'll take a veggie max from Blimpie's, please.

D-Dream Date: You know Rafe on Port Charles? I want to find a guy just like him.

E-Exciting Adventure: Ohhh, does that ever sound good. Yeah, I'll take one, please. Cedar Point with my online posse (heh) and Flint Friends or Vegas with my family.

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

G-Greatest Accomplishment: Um... well, I got 4th place in my 5th grade science fair. And I got to dance on stage with Amy Grant!

H-Happiest Day of your Life: The day I got my first-ever pet; she was an adorable tiger cat named Tinsel.

I-Interests: Harry Potter, Daria, acting, animal rights, all different kinds of activism, writing, The Newsies, romantic comedies... ah, just look at my front page under "Things I Find Nifty."

WHAT HAPPENED TO J?! Holly: Whaaa?!

K-Kool Aid: Kiwi Strawberry.

L-Love: Lifts us up where we belong... where eagles fly... on a mountain high! *Sings entire "Elephant Love Medley" from Moulin Rouge*.

M-Most valued: Friends and family.

N-Name: Holly Rachael Zintel.

O-Outfit You love: Pink shirt with capries and strappy cork-bottomed sandles.

P-Pizza Toppings: Nothin' but sauce.

Q-Question people ask you the most: "You... just don't eat meat? Why?"

R-Radio Station: 102.5 WIOG.

S-Sport: Quidditch!

T-Television Show: Daria, Port Charles, Johnny Bravo, The Powerpuff Girls and Andy Richter Controls the Universe.

U-Ur Favorite Color: Pink.

THE V QUESTION HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED! Holly: You'll never get away with this, you A-hole!

W-Winter: Yes, that's my favorite season.

X-Xylophone: Ah, you could've done better than that for "X". How about "Xanadu" or something? I like Xanadu. It's full of musical goodness.

Y-Year born: 1984.

Z-Zodiac SIgn: Pisces.
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Stolen From: Picked Last For Gym

1. Who are your closest friends? See "B" in the above survey.

2. What is the scariest thing you've ever experienced with a friend? Okay, I have two answers for this.

THE FIRST: Freshman year, our school had many bomb threats brought on by the whole Columbine thing. The first one was SCARY AS HECK! The school was evacuated, and we were all to go to the soccer field. Once we were there, it was announced that we were going home by bus. The trouble was, I didn't ride the bus, so I didn't know my bus number! Sarah and I looked all over for my brother, but we couldn't find him anywhere! We were so freaked out! We did eventually find him, but... the horror... THE HORROR!

THE SECOND: Sarah and I went on the Power Tower at Cedar Point. TWICE. Once you get up to the top of that thing, you see how far down the ground is, and you're like, "OKAY, I WANNA GET OFF THE RIDE NOW!" but you CAN'T get off the ride! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

3. What's the best thing you ever experienced with a friend? The last day of driver's training when Sarah and I got our permits!

4. What's the most exciting thing you have ever experienced with a friend? One night Mom, Sarah, Zach and I were over at Mom's, and a guy from online called, asking my mom to go out with him right then. It was 11:30 P.M., so I put my foot down. But she really wanted to go. So Mom agreed that Sarah, Zach and I could follow Mom to the restaurant, get a seat in the back, and spy on Mom and Online Dude to make sure she was okay. It was a lot of fun!

5. What's the bravest thing you have ever done with a friend? Heather and I were feeling very brave one day at school, so during lunchtime, we decided to walk around and talk to everyone we recognized. To each person, we confessed to one thing we thought about them. Don't worry, they were all good things.

6. What is the most shameful thing you have ever experienced with a friend? Jennifer and I got caught cheating on a test. That wasn't fun.

7. Do you connect better with your guy friends or your girl friends? Girl friends.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Father's Day Illness

Time: 6:48 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Glittery black "Diva" tank top w/ denim overshirt, jeans and flip-flops.
I Last Ate: Vegetable Harvest Dinner @ Bob Evans.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "The World Will Know"--The Newsies!
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Well, poop. I was too sick to go to the open houses I'd planned to attend on Saturday. I stayed home and flipped between The Mummy and The Matchmaker instead. Reeeeal exciting.

I was still really sick when I woke up on Sunday morning, so I couldn't go to church. I didn't think I'd be able to go to the Father's Day bash at Grandma Z.'s house either, but I got a little better, and I made it. It would have been bad to not spend Father's Day with my dad, plus I love hanging out with my extended family. Zach and I got my dad a Red Wings polo-type shirt, which... he actually bought, and we paid him back for (how wrong was that of us?).

It was really hot at my grandparents' house, and they wouldn't turn on the air for some reason, so we all went outside to sit on the front porch and talk. My poor cousin, Lindsay cried because her boyfriend cheated on her with her friend, and she still has to see him everyday 'cause he lives in the apartment above her's. But all in all, I think we all had a good time (even Lindsay). We broke out old home videos of us kids when we were little, which gave us all a laugh.

I went to the neurologist today to see what's up with these stupid leg spasms I've been having for the past 5 years or so. He made me strip down to my bra and undies, then wait there for 2 hours in a very cold room. I think the plan was to either bore me to death, or freeze me to death. Something that involved death, anyway. He didn't even tell me much, except that I have to come back tomorrow morning after NOT EATING FOR 12 FREAKING HOURS and get some blood drawn. GAH! HOW WILL I EVER SURVIVE? *Cries*. Then I've gotta get a cat scan, an E.E.G. and some other ridiculous-sounding test I don't wish to take.

Well, I've gotta go, work on math with my dad since I'm taking my G.E.D. test Friday. *Hyperventilates*.

--Holly Rachael :-0

Friday, June 14, 2002

Good Gravy!

"Oh, thank you, it's just brown and water."--The Simpsons.

Where has this week gone? Last Saturday, I attended two open houses. This Saturday, I'll attend two more. The next week, I have yet another one to go to. GAH! WHEN WILL THE OPEN HOUSES END?! WHEN? Mmmmmmy goodness! You'd think I was popular or something. Ah well, I'll pack my sunscreen, grin and bear it.

Jonathan Jackson is a really hot, sweet, all-over awesome guy who used to play Lucky on General Hospital. Since fourth grade, I've planned on marrying him. But guess what? HE BETRAYED ME! That's right, he's getting married to his ex-GH-co-star who used to play Hannah! I can't believe it! Well, I guess I'll just have to marry my ol' stand-by crush, Tim. *Grins evilly*. Oh, darn.

I want to go to Cedar Point. Right now. C'mon, somebody go with me! I simply adore that place, what with my favorite ride, The Scrambler, my favorite rollercoaster, Wild Cat and a nifty water ride, Snake River Falls. I don't like the Power Tower, though. *Glares at Power Tower*. It should have rotten mozzerella cheese and horse dung thrown at it. You see, that ride lead me to believe I was going to die. Should I sue it?

Wellllll, I suppose I'll try and find something utterly exciting to do, like play Oregon Trail, or read Harry Potter fan fiction. Later, alligator! Huh huh huh!

--Holly Rachael :-D

Wednesday, June 12, 2002

I Can Only Imagine

Time: 10:46 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Floral pajamas.
I Last Ate: Bean w/ tortillas @ Don Pablos.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "Imagine- Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus" by Amy Grant.
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A well known fact about me is that I love Amy Grant. She's been my favorite musical artist for as long as I can remember. Her voice is so ethereal and soothingly cool that my mom and I always say that God put her on Earth to spread faith to those who hear her music. You'll never find a sweeter or more talented person in the world than the great Amy Grant.

She recently came out with a new CD (Legacy... Hymns and Faith), devoted to her love of hymns. Here are the lyrics to my favorite (or one of them, anyway) songs on the album.


"Imagine- Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus"
By Amy Grant


I can only imagine what it will be like
Will I walk... by Your side?
I can only imagine
What my eyes will see
When You're right looking at me

Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for You, Jesus?
I can only still... imagine

I can only imagine all creation bowed down
The whole universe saying Your name out loud
I can only imagine
All our broken lies ressurected
In the healing light

Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for You, Jesus?
Or will all be still?
Will I stand in Your presence?
To my knees, will I fall?
I can only imagine

Surrounded by forgiveness, what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for You, Jesus?
Or will all be still?
Will I stand in Your presence?
To my knees, will I fall?
Oh, I can only imagine
I can only i-hoo-hoo-hoo
I can only imagine
Just imagine...
I can only imagine
Imagine

--Holly Rachael :-D

Tuesday, June 11, 2002

Oy Gavault! Another HP Survey!

This Harry Potter Survey Was Stolen From: Laebeth

1. Which is your favorite book? Prisoner of Azkaban.

2. Who is your favorite - Harry, Ron, or Hermione? Hermione! She's the chick.

3. Do you say Hermione the correct way (her-MY-own-nee), or some other way? Oh, I regularly speak like Viktor Krum, and call her "Hermy-own." Nah, I pronounce correctly.

4. Which is your favorite Weasley family member? Arthur, Molly, Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, or Ginny? Fred and George, all the way! "We're not stupid. We know our names are Gred and Foerge." Heheh.

5. The Movie:
-Did you like the first movie? Yeah, but I was upset that they didn't put my favorite scenes in it.
-How many times did you see it in the theater? Four times, I believe.
-Do you now own it? Indeed!
-Are you looking forward to the second movie? Are you kidding? I can't sit still!

6. Why do mostly all the males in the movie have hideous hairdos? Because the hair and makeup people were morons.

7. Why is it called the Sorceror's Stone in the American versions? I don't know, that sort of bothers me.

8. Who is your favorite professor? (or other member of Hogwarts faculty) Flitwick! Hurray for charms! Woo hoo!

9. What's your favorite Quidditch team? Why, the Chudley Cannons, of course!
-What position would you like to play? Chaser.

10. What Harry Potter books do you own? Including hardcover, paperback, the two textbooks written by J.K. Rowling, and books about Harry Potter: Welllll, I have all four books in hard-back, and two in paper-back. I also have a book called "The Sorcerer's Companion" that tells all the history that's involved in Harry Potter. I love it!

11. What's your favorite House and why? Gryffindor! Because... well, that's my House. But I actually always wanted to be in Hufflepuff. I just don't work hard enough! *Cries*.

12. What's your favorite flavor of Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans? Cherry.

13. What's your favorite Harry Potter website? Fiction Ally, I believe. Here's the address: http://www.fictionalley.org/

14. Do you belong to any Harry Potter role-playing sites? Yup! HP Diary Central. I'm *Lavender Brown*. Loads of fun, I tell you!

15. If you could be anyone/anything in the wizarding world, what would you want to be? An animagus. Wouldn't that just be rockin'? I'd hang out with my dog and cats, and they'd be like, "Oh, hey, Holly. Something's different about you, isn't it?"

16. Who is your favorite beast from the books? Heh, does Crookshanks count as a beast? I like cats, and he's a mighty cool one. Besides him, I s'pose I might say... Buckbeak.

17. What is your favorite scene from the books? Okay, I'm going to sound like a nerd, but I really like the scene where Harry and Hermione were trying to get through Snape's potions obstacle, in book 1. You know, when she throws her arms around him and tells him he's a great wizard. Oh, and then he gets all embarrassed and he's like, "I'm not as good as you." It's sooo cute! That's when I decided I wanted them to hook up.
-From the movie? Um... I'm gonna go with the same scene, even though they majorly screwed it up.

18. Have the books made you laugh out loud or cry? Yup, both! I was sitting in the doctor's office waiting room when I first read POA, and I cracked up really loud when Ron said, "Can I have a look at Uranus too, Lavender?" And I cried like I was watching the end of Titanic when Cedric's ghost (or mememory, or... whatever) asked Harry to take his body back to his parents at the end of GOF.

19. When did you start reading the books and why? I started reading the books this past year, with my English class at school. I got hooked on them, got all the books, and promptly became obsessed with them.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Extra, Extra! Holly Does Newsies Soivey!

Heeeeey, everybody! I've finally stolen the lovely Newsies survey that Mondie made up! So, here goes...

Stolen From: Quidditch Chaser

1. Who is your favorite newsie, and why? Jack! What a hottie! Need I say more? Actually, yeah, I do need to say more. He's such the man, how he saved his friends (and goil, heheh) from those creeps, knowing what the concequences were.

2. Who are your next 5 faves (no explanation necessary):
#2: Spot
#3: David
#4: Crutchy
#5: Les
#6: Racetrack

3. What’s your favorite song that the newsies sing? Does "Santa Fe" count? I mean, I know it's just Jack, but... well, I've got a thing for Jack. And that song made me cry in journalism class!

4. Second favorite song? "The World Will Know." Rockin'. Simply rockin', I tells ya!

5. What’s your favorite quote in the ENTIRE movie? "I don't want nobody carryin' me, ya hear?"--Crutchy. What a brave little dude. Don't'cha just want to give him a big hug, and perhaps an extra crutch?

6. What’s your favorite quote by your favorite newsie? "You shouldn't call people lously little shrimps, Oscar, unless you're refering to the family resemblance in your brudda here."--Jack. Heheh... Awesome.

7. How many times have you watched Newsies? Probably about five times.

8. Can you name the characteristics of most of the characters? Um... sure I can! I just... don't... feel like it... right now. *Backs away slowly*.

9. What would your newsie name be? Probably "O.C.D." or something along the lines of "obsessive".

10. What’s your favorite dance number in the movie? Oh, geez... I think I agree with Mondie, "Carryin' the Banner." But they're all really good!

11. What character annoys you the most? That freaking Weasle guy! Gargh! There were various times when I felt like scratching his eyes out.

12. What’s your favorite blooper/observation from the movie? Oh, man... we had to write down all kind of bloopers when we took notes on the movie in 9th grade journalism, but I don't remember any of them!

13. Do you have a newsies site? If so, what is the URL? No, but they'll go on my site! It's still being built.

14. If you were a newsie, what part of the city would you be from? Heh, I don't know... Wherever's least dangerous.

15. Would you have joined in the strike? Absolutely! I'm all about standing up for what I believe in, and I totally agreed with the newsies, so yeah! Definitely!

16. All the newsies are in a building that catches on fire. Who would you save? Les, the little cutie. But then I'd scream, "Jack's up there! He's already hot enough without having to burn in a fire!"

17. Have you ever sang Newsies songs in public? Nope, I don't believe I have. Don't worry, I will...

18. Are all your friends hooked on Newsies, too? No. Sarah liked it okay, but she didn't get hooked like I did. And Zach hated it for some reason. *Milhouse voice* My mom likes it though!

19. Which newsie is most like you? Jack. All my life, my parents taught me to be a leader, and stand up for what I believe in, and I like to get loud and angry about it!

20. Tell the truth: have you ever tried to do the dance moves, no matter how dorky you looked? Nope. But now that you mention it, I think I'll try that out!

21. If you had to wear a Newsie outfit for a day, whose outfit would you steal? Heh... uh, does Sarah count?

22. What’s your favorite line from a song? "Friends of the friendless, seize the day. Raise up the torch and light the way. Proud and defiant, we'll slay the giant. Let us seize the day!"--"Seize the Day"... obviously, heh.

23. Is Sarah a skank or a sweetheart? A sweetheart. I really liked her.

24. What’s Jack’s best attribute? Oh man, do I have to pick a best? I like everything about the guy! But I'll have to say... his protectiveness over the people he loves. What a man!

25. C’mon now, don’t you just adore Mush? Yeah, he was pretty hot.

26. Every time you hear someone mention “Brooklyn,” do your thoughts automatically turn to Spot Conlon? Actually, my thoughts turn to Lois, who used to be on General Hospital. But that would be my second choice!

27. Which newsie has the coolest accessories? Crutchy! For, he had a crutch! I had two of those, but I'm might glad to be rid of them.

28. Do you fast forward through “Santa Fe” or let Jack wail his heart out? That's the best part of the movie (except for the awesome kiss at the end, of course)! I let him wail his heart out and stare at the screen without blinking.

29. Do you fast forward through the Pulitzer parts? Absolutely!

30. And, last, can you officially proclaim yourself Newsie-Obsessed? Yes, indeed! I know I haven't seen it as many times as I have a certain episode of Daria--"Pierce Me"--or the Harry Potter movie, but I promise I will when I buy it!

--Holly Rachael :-D

Monday, June 10, 2002

Open Houses, Sunburns and Self-Doubt

Time: 7:16 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Mauve Amy Grant shirt and jeans.
I Last Ate: Side dishes at Bob Evans.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "Creepin' Up on You" by Darren Hayes.
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Saturday, I went to Carrie's open house with Mom, Mike, Grandma and Grandpa. It was over at Carrie's mom's house, in the backyard.

My mom made Carrie a doll cake for the open house! For those who don't know, a doll cake is one of my mom's specialties: It's a Barbie doll surrounded by a skirt-shaped cake, and she paints a dress on the doll (and cake) with frosting. She bought a Barbie of Beyonce from Destiny's Child because Carrie's got a dark tan, and Beyonce's half-white. The doll looked just like Carrie, and Mom painted Carrie's hot pink, princessy prom dress on her. She even put edible glitter on the dress! Carrie wouldn't let anyone cut that cake, though; she wanted to freeze it and save it (don't worry, there were three other cakes that we did eat).

Mom wore a sun dress to Carrie's open house, but I chose to keep my regular outfit of a T-shirt and shorts. I asked my grandma and grandpa if they thought I looked okay, and they said yes. But Mike said, "No! What if there's some nice boy at this open house, and you're there, looking like a slob?" I was like, "What?! A slob?" and he said, "Yeah. You're wearing a T-shirt, so you look like a slob." Geez! And it's so not his problem if guys like me or they don't.

Carrie's open house was pretty fun. Most of the high-school-aged (and younger) kids played volleyball, and it was entertaining to watch. Carrie ended up getting $2,000! Hooooollly macoroni, eh? She's quite the popular one. My mom also made a vegetarian pasta salad for she and I, but Carrie's boyfriend, Garret, ended up eating most of it! Heheheh.

After hanging out at Carrie's open house for like, three hours, we went to Lauren's (my distant cousin) open house. She lives in this huge mansion in Clio because her dad's a doctor. They had plenty of vegetarian food, so Mom and I ate pretty darn good. We were all having a nice time, but we noticed Mike was looking kind of strange. We figured he wasn't feeling good, but that wasn't it. Grandma and I talked to my great-aunt Patricia, and she isn't doing to well... she's kind of losing her mind; she can't remember things she did last week. Owwwww, I got a bad sunburn on my face from being outside all day!

Anyway, we got home, and asked Mike how he liked Lauren's open house. He said, "I didn't. Those people acted like they were too good for us." We didn't know what he meant, so he explained, "That Iranian doctor and his kids kept pointing to you and Holly and making obscene gestures." I guess they were pretty bad, because Mike wouldn't even show us what they were doing. He said they made fun of me a lot more than they did Mom, though... What I wonder is why were they making fun of me? I wish I'd have known. I don't know why it did, but it really upset me. I guess it just reminded me of high school...

My dad asked me if I felt bad that I didn't get an open house, since I didn't get to finish high school. I said no. Truthfully, I did feel a little bad, though. My mom said that she will throw me an open house when I get my G.E.D., but I told her I don't want one. I mean, what would be the point? I had like, four friends in high school, and the rest of the kids just made fun of me. That's part of the reason why I didn't make it through school. And... you know, it's not really a diploma. It's a "Good Enough Diploma," as Chris Rock would say. Well, I've gotta do some G.E.D. book work. Don't worry, Mondie, I'll take your Newsies survey soon!

--Holly Rachael :-D

Saturday, June 8, 2002

The 5:19 A.M. Survey

Welllll, since Mom's coming to pick me up at 6:00 (or around) for breakfast at Bob Evans, I figured I had time for... you guessed it... A SURVEY! Now, prepare to be bewildered and stupified by the way my mind works at such an early hour!

Stolen From: -jess-

1. Do you bite your nails? No. I cherish my nails far too much to do such a heinous thing to them.

2. What do you want to be when you grow up? The next Professor Utonium! Now, let's see... sugar, spice and... hmm.

3 .Have you ever read someone else's private diary? I have not. I only read public diaries.

4. Scarier - Clowns or Snakes? Clowns! Where?! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!

5. Top or Bottom? Top, as in, "Top of the morning to ya!"

6. Favorite drink? Virgin strawberry daquiri.

7. Subway or Bus? Can I get Blimpies instead?

8. Do you love NY? I've never been there, but I'm sure it's simply delightful!

9. Vin Diesel - Hot or Just Plain Dumb? Um... I don't believe I know anyone/anything named Vin Diesel.

10. What are you most ashamed of? *Hangs head* All those naked Ernest P. Worrel pictures in my room.

11. What is your family like? They're kind of like pigs. Wait, pigs tend to chew... I'd say they're more like ducks.

12. Hard or Soft? Soft. I never order Mike's Hard Lemonade, I always order Mike's Soft Lemonade.

13. Did you like Episode II? Episode II of Daria, "The Invitation"? Very much so, thank you!

14. Pool or Ocean? I'm really more of a hot tub type'a gal.

15. What are 5 traits you require in the opposite sex? 1. A brain. 2. Nice hair. 3. Takes a liking to cartoons. 4. Is human. 5. Is naked.

16. Do you like the flume/log ride? Like Splash Mountain? Oh, indeed I do! Lovely ride, that is...

17. How did 9/11 affect you? I was really freaked out bad. I'm sure it affected others a lot worse than it did me, but I sure did freak out, that's for sure.

18. Under Water or Outer Space? GAH! Neither, please, I'd prefer to just stay here at the computer.

19. Sexy or Cute? Well, I like dogs to be cute, and guys to be sexy.

20. What is your favorite album of all time? Lifehouse's No Name Face. I'm eagerly awaiting their 2nd album, but it'll never be as good as the first.<--Yes, what this person said, exactly.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Friday, June 7, 2002

No Newsies For Holly

Time: 9:52 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Bill & Ted shirt, shorts, flip flops.
I Last Ate: Cheeseless pizza @ Fazoli's.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne.
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If I do a bunch of work around the house, my dad will give me $20. Since I don't have a job, that's pretty good for me. Well, I worked all day today so I could buy Carrie a present for her open house, which is tomorrow.

Dad and Zach didn't seem to think a gift was the best thing to give Carrie, though. They said they just knew she'd like money better. I really wanted to buy Newsies on DVD for myself, though (for some reason, going to Mondie's diary made me really want it! Hmm...).

I asked Zach if I could put his $20 in the card I got for Carrie so I could get Newsies, and say that money was from both of us. He said sure, but when we found Newsies, we saw it was $22.99. Apparently, Zach didn't want to pay the extra cash for me, so he started telling me how dishonest it was that I was spending the money I'd earned to buy Carrie's present, on myself. He kept lecturing me about it, and I finally put it back, feeling bad about myself.

But he kept throwing insults at me after we got out the door of Circuit City! I told him to stop being so mean and he was all, "I'm not being mean! I think you're PMSing!" Like I was being the jerk! UGH!

So, Carrie'll get $40 from her step siblings tomorrow, which is really the right thing to do. I just wish Zach hadn't been so mean to me about it!

--Holly Rachael

Thursday, June 6, 2002

AAAAAAH, GREEN LIGHT! IT'S YOU-KNOW-WHO!

Time: 7:46 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Mr. Bean ("Mona Beana") shirt, jean shorts and black flip-flops.
I Last Ate: Mostacholi w/ tomato sauce @ Italia Gardens.
Holly's Song Pick of the Day: "Cinderella" by Britney Spears.
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Last night, I was in bed, trying to sleep, when all of a sudden, I saw all this green light! Now I know what you're thinking... but no, it wasn't Voldemort... and it wasn't a traffic light they just installed in my back yard... It was a green firework! Stupid next-door-neighbors think it's the Fourth of July.

Well, anyway, here's a survey that Samantha made!

Stolen From: Rainbow~Bright~Chicka

1. What's your pet's or pets' name(s)? Dog: Chyna, cats: Daria and Amy.

2. How old are is/are your pet(s)? Um... I think they're all about three and a half years old.

3. Do you think they talk to you? Chyna does talk to me. She says, "I love you!"

4. Do you talk to your pet(s)? Of course! I have long, meaningful conversations with all of them.

5. About how much time do you spend with your pet(s)? As much time as I spend with the rest of my family.

6. Do your animals have middle names? If yes, what are they? Daria's middle name is Jane, Amy's is Angel and Chyna's is Isabelle.

7. Are you obsessive over your pet(s)? I'm obsessive over everything in my life. So, yes.

8. Does your pet(s) sleep with you? My brother and I share a room at my mom's, but Zach's like, NEVER over. So, really, Zach's bed belongs to Chyna, who sleeps on it at night. Daria and Amy either sleep in my bed, or Chyna's.

9. Has your pet(s) ever gone to the bathroom in the house? Well... yeah. Daria and Amy's litter is in the basement. Chyna did when she was a puppy.

10. Does your pet(s) have a favorite color? If yes, what is it? Chyna's favorite color is red, Daria's is green, and Amy's is pink.

11. Does your pet(s) have a favorite song? If yes, what is it? Daria and Amy really like "Silent Night" on the Jingle Cats' CD. Chyna likes anything by Amy Grant.

12. Does you pet(s) have any favorite kind of music? If yes, what? I'd say the like soft rock.

13. Does your pet(s) have any favorite movies? If yes, what is it or are they? They like TV better. They watch all the ABC soaps.

14. Does your pet(s) have a favorite TV show? I think they all like Port Charles pretty well.

15. What breed is your pet(s)? Daria's an American wirehair (gray tabby), Amy's an American shorthair (gray tabby) and Chyna's a lab mix. We don't know what else she is, but the vet thinks she might have some pit bull in her.

16. If you could have any pet in the world, what would it be and why? I'd like a shetland pony because... well, who doesn't want a miniature horse? I'd also like a pig because... well, they're cute.

17. What is your favorite animal(s)? Cats, I think (Shhh, don't tell Chyna!).

18. Ever had a rabbit before? No, but in second grade, we had one as a class pet. His name was Blackie, and we all got a chance to take him home for a weekend. I had him over Easter break, and my late cat, Tinsel, chased him all around the house, causing him to poop on my carpet quite often.

19. Ever had a snake? No, but I'd like one. My mom would freak out, she's terrified of snakes!

20. Ever had a Portogese Man-Of-War? Um... *thinks* What?

21. Do you even know what a Portogese Man-Of-War is??! Obviously not.

22. Give us a random memory of your pet: My deceased cat, Tinsel, was the neatest cat ever to live. She hated messes. When she was a kitten, she didn't understand the whole litter deal yet, but we couldn't figure out where she was going to the bathroom. Finally, we spotted a poker card under Zach's desk... and underneath the poker card was Tinsel's poop! She covered it up with a poker card! *Cracks up*.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Wednesday, June 5, 2002

So... How 'Bout That Local Sports Team?

Before I go to Grandma and Grandpa Shoup's with Zach and Bobby (Bobby must fix their garage), I've decided to fill out a survey.

Stolen From: Kettle Korn POPcorn!

1. First Name: Holly

2. Middle Name: Rachael

3. Hair Style: Sometimes scrunched, sometimes straight. At the moment, it's something in the middle.

4. Eye Color: Bluish green.

5. Height: 5'7"

6. Location: Flint, MI.

7. Birthday: February 28th, 1984.

8. Zodiac Sign: Pisces.

9. Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?: Nope.

10. Do you have a crush?: Indeed.


Favorites

1. Favorite Animal: Cats, I think.

2. Favorite Sport: Quidditch.

3. Favorite Color(s): Tickle Me Pink and Jungle Green.

4. Favorite Friend(s) Offline: "Favorite"? You mean "best"? That'd be my mom and Sarah.

5. Favorite Friend(s) Online: Heather, Mondie, MariAnne, Marie, Eliza, Rory, Samantha (I talk to her more online than off!).

6. Favorite Song(s) of the Moment: "Ode to Harry Potter" by Switchblade Kittens and "Circles Round the Moon" by Gerri Halliwell.

7. Favorite Movie Quote: "I'm going to bed before either of you come up with another clever idea to get us killed. Or worse, expelled ."--Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

8. Favorite Store: Meijer's and Best Buy.

9. Favorite Feeling: Love <--I agree with Marie.

10. Favorite Shoe: I like flip flops and stilettos.

11. Favorite Scent: Avon's Skin-So-Soft.

12. Do You Wear Make-Up?: Yes.

13. Which is more important, personality or looks?: Personality, of course.

14. What kind of personality do you like in a guy/girl?: Hilarious, sweet, family-oriented and creative.

15. Do you move fast or slow in a relationship?: Slow, I think.

16. What is your idea of the perfect guy/girl?: Jonathan Jackson, who used to play Lucky on General Hospital.

17. Would you ever ask someone out?: Yep. I have before, but I need to be a bit more subtle.

18. Do you prefer blondes or brunettes: *Shrugs*.


Love, Life & Friends

1. What is the first thing you notice about someone?: Eyes.

2. When's the last time you cried?: A couple of days ago.

3. What do you want to be when you grow up?: I... don't know. An actress, writer, movie critic, book critic... I don't know, I'll get back to ya.

4. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?: Yep.

5. Do you want children?: Absolutely.

6. How far have you gotten?: ...What?

7. Do you like someone right now?: Yup.

8. Do they know?: *Sighs*. Yeah.

9. Do you have a best friend?: Two, actually.

Within the last 24 hours, have you...

1: Had a serious talk?: Yup.

2: Hugged someone? Yeah.

3: Gotten along well with your parents?: Uh-huh.

4: Fought with a friend?: No.

Do you like to..

1: Give hugs?: Indeed.

2: Give back rubs?: Eh... I don't think I like it.

3: Take walks in the rain?: Nope.

4: You have that falling dream?: Nuh-uh.

5: What is on the walls of your room?: Room at Mom's: Harry Potter posters, advertisements (we ask for them at stores, and they usually hand 'em over), stickers, fan art. Everything Harry Potter. Room at Dad's: Old One Life to Live murals, courtesy of Mom, staples where posters used to be... It looks crummy, 'cause it's under construction.

6: When you chew gum, what kind?: Wrigley's, the only kind that doesn't contain beaver groin excretions.

7: Do you use chap stick: No, I always use lip stick or lip gloss.

In the last month have/did you...

1. Drink?: No.

2. Smoke?: No.

3. Drugs?: Nope.

4. Thought about Sex?: You can't really help it when you read erotica!

5. Made Out?: Nope.

6. Go on a date?: No.

7. Go to the movies?: Yep.

8. Go to the mall?: No.

9. Realized you hadn't talked to someone you wish you had?: Nope.

10. Smiled? Yep.

11. Been on stage?: No.

12. Been dumped?: Nope.

13. Had someone be unfaithful to you?: No.

14. Watched The Smurfs?: Yes, indeed!

15. Hiked a mountain?: Heheh, heck no!

16. Made homemade cookies?: No.

17. Been in love?: Nope.


More stuff..


1. Are you popular?: No.

2. Are you pretty?: Not particularly.

3. Do you have your own phone line?: No.

4. What is your favorite word to say?: "Wondermous."

5. What is your favorite phrase to say?: "Sweet, merciful crap!"

6. What are you doing right now?: Typing, moron.

7. What song are you listening to?: I'm not.

8. What are you wearing?: 'N Sync Planet Hollywood shirt, jean shorts and flip flops.

1. Cold or hot?: Cold.

2. Lace or satin?: Lace.

3. Blue or Red?: Blue.

4. New or old?: New.

5. Rain or snow?: Snow!

6. Give or receive?: Give.

7. Wool or cotton?: Cotton.

8. Rose or Daisy?: Rose.

9. Private school or public school?: Private.

10. Chocolate milk or plain milk?: Soy.
11. Celsius or Fahrenheit?: Eh... ferenheit.
12. Spring or Fall?: Spring.
13. Inny or outty?: Inny.
14. Now or then?: Now.
15. How many fingers am I holding up?: 12.
16. Scent?: I already answered this freaking question.
17. English or Math?: ENGLISH.
18. Bath or shower?: Shower.
19. Bedtime phrase?: G'night.
20. Self-stick or lick?: What?
21. Cursive or print?: Print.
22. Do you like surprises?: No.
23. Paranoid or Cautious?: I'm paranoid.
24. Heights or Crowds?: Heights.
25. Half-full or half-empty?: Half bored to death.
26. Top or bottom?: Top.
27. Do you/Would you dye your hair?: Yeah, but nothing odd.
28. Speeding or running red lights?: Neither, thanks.
29. Gold or silver?: Silver.
30. Bad habits?: Cracking all of my joints, saying "sorry" for things I didn't do, procrastination.
31. Piercings?: Jest the two (ears, dear).
32. Erogenous Zone(s)?: Whaaaa?!
33. talker or listener?: Eh... talker, I s'pose.
34. Snore or talk?: Heheh... snore.
35. What do you wish you'd done?: Gone to class at Mott.
36. Fetish: I don't have any fetishes.
37. Do you have one of THOSE voices?: Um... no.

Tuesday, June 4, 2002

Who Am I? Are You Sure You Wanna Know?

Yes, well, this is just a survey about myself, but I felt the need to use a Spider-Man line for the title. *Swoons*. Now, on with the survey!

Stolen From: Star22

Appearance

hair: Brown with blonde highlights, shoulder-length.
eyes: Bluish green.
height: 5'7"
figure: On the larger side, but I'm really working on it.
Clothes: I'm usually a jeans and a funny T-shirt kinda gal.
make-up: Usually Cool Effects (Maybelline) eye shadow in Cold As Ice, along with light pink, shiny N.Y.C. gloss.
body art: Nope.


RIGHT NOW...

wearing: Blue pajamas.
jewelry: Beloved Daria watch, AIDS awareness bracelet, birthstone (amethyst) ring and birthstone earrings.
music: Nothing.
thinking: That sandwich I just ate was pretty good.
feeling: Perfectly fine, thanks.


FAVORITE

music: Pop, Christian, alternative, songs from musicals... I like just about everything but rap.
food: Mom's homemade stuffed pumpkin shells.
alcoholic drink: I don't drink anything alcoholic.
film: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
books: HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban & Goblet of Fire. Ah, heck, the whole HP series.
song: "Ode to Harry Potter" by Switchblade Kittens.
pastimes: VEGAS! I've had the most fun in Vegas with my whole family. Oh, and Cedar Point with my family and friends.


LAST...


thing you bought: Harry Potter DVD.
book you read: HP and the GOB for the millionth time.
film you saw: The Temptations. That was pretty good.
phone number you called: Dad's.
thing you had to drink: Soy milk.
thing you ate: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
time you cried: When I woke up from that terrible nightmare the other day.
time you laughed: During Andy Richter Controlls the Universe, which just ended.
person you hugged: Mom.
person you kissed: That was Mom too.
thing you said: "G'night, Dad."
thing you smelled: Bathroom spray, heheh.


DO YOU...


smoke? No.
do drugs? Nope.
sleep with stuffed animals? Indeed.
have a boyfriend? Nope.
have a dream that keeps coming back? Nuh-uh.
play an instrument? No.
believe there is life on other planets? Couldn't care less, actually.
read the paper? Not unless I have to look up a show time, or read the comics. (Woo hoo for Garfield!)
Believe it's possible to remain faithful forever? Of course.
consider yourself tolerant of others? Yeah.
consider police a friend or foe? Friend.
like the taste of alcohol? I wouldn't know, and I never will know. From what I've heard, it's nasty.
pray? All the time.
have any secrets? Not very many.
go or plan on going to college? Well... I hope so.
talk to strangers who IM you? Sometimes.
wear hats? No.
hate yourself? Nope.
wish on stars? Indeed I do!
like your handwriting? Yeah.
trust others easily? Oh yeah.
take walks in the rain? Nah, I don't like rain. It's... wet, to state the obvious.

--Holly Rachael :-D

Sunday, June 2, 2002

Ode to Harry Potter and Circles Round the Moon

Duuuuuuuude, I was downloading songs from KaZaA yesterday when I absentmindedly searched for "Harry Potter." I was really surprised when a song called "Ode to Harry Potter" by Switchblade Kittens came up. I downloaded it, and it turned out to be this song about Harry Potter from Ginny Weasley's point-of-view! Check out the lyrics:



Ode to Harry Potter
By Switchblade Kittens



I can't help but blush when you're near me
But you just exclude me from your circle of three
I'm right in front of you, but you don't see
You treat me like I'm Colin Creevy

(chorus)
I love you... but it seems you don't love me
My friends say you're so brave
And I know...
You will see that we were meant to be
When you miss me, it'll be too late

I have swallowed so much love, my hair goes red
You come over to my house to see my brother instead
You didn't get my valentine, didn't know what it meant
Every page about you my diary's read

(chorus)
I love you... but it seems you don't love me
My friends say you're so brave
And I know...
You will see that we were meant to be
When you miss me, it'll be too late

(bridge)
Even though you're the one I adore
Next year at Hogwarts, you'll see I've transformed
I will hold my head up high, I'm a Gryffindor
And you won't need to save me anymore

(Repeat chorus x2)

When you miss me, it'll be too late...
When you miss me, it'll be too late.
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And Geri Halliwell's new CD is out, which includes the song "Circles Round the Moon," which was inspired by Harry Potter! I'd go *awesome* in a Harry/Hermione fic, too. Check it out:
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"Circles Round the Moon"
By Geri Halliwell



I get a feeling morning and evening,
Baby, when you get home
I got a vision, my superstition's gone
Baby, I'm shinin', you got me flyin'
Throw me a silver line
Pull me down slowly, kiss me and hold me tight

We can't hide it
We can't fight it
Just feel as you believe

(chorus)
I put a spell on my heart for ya
Wishin' on a little star for ya
Kinda magic in everything we do
Running circles round the moon
Live and I'd die for ya
Get a little bit high for ya
Forever couldn't come too soon
Runnin' circles round the moon

I'm movin' over, you're getting closer
Heaven is in your eyes
Mystical wonder, flowing into our lives
Spirits are wakin' to the love that we're makin'
Angels are on our side
Watching and waiting, catching the joy we cry

We can't hide it
We can't fight it
Just feel as you believe

(chorus)

Out of my mind
Chasin' circles of love, but I find
Every lifetime
It's always you

(chorus)


Saturday, June 1, 2002

Nightmares SUCK!

Time: 3:18 P.M.
I'm Wearing: Blue Old Navy T-shirt and shorts.
I Last Ate: Corn flakes with banana and soy milk.
Holly's Song Pick For Today: "I Want You Bad" by The Offspring.
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Duuuuuuude, I had the worst nightmare of my *life* last night! I figure I had such a bad nightmare because I had a horrible pain in my back when I went to sleep. So anyway, here's the nightmare:

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My entire family moved into this huge house that I built on The Sims. My family, my step-family, my extended family... *all of us*. I went to sleep for the night, but I woke up to the ringing of the phone. I got out of bed to answer it, and this guy said, "This is the police. Your family is disturbing the peace." I was like, "Disturbing the peace? How can they be, they're all asleep!" But the policeman said, "Miss, you're mistaken. They're all on a camping trip."

I looked all around the house, and sure enough, none of my family members were there! I started crying because no one had invited me on the camping trip. I couldn't get back to sleep because I was so upset, so I turned on the TV. To my surprise, my family was *on* the TV! They all appeared to be getting washed away by a huge flood of marshmallows, shaving cream and sewage.

I didn't know where my family was, but I was determined to get out there and find them. I ran down what felt like a million flights of stairs, and that's where I found them. I started sifting through the mess, trying to find family members, but then I heard a voice. It was Spider-Man! He and M.J. were there, and Spider-Man told me he'd already rescued all of my family members, and taken them home.

By the time I got back home, it was morning, and my whole family was sleeping. I was fuming. How could they have gone on a camping trip without inviting me? I tried slamming doors to make enough racket to wake all of them up so I could yell at them, but the doors didn't make any sound! I finally decided to stomp through the house, screaming at the top of my lungs. "CARRIE, WAKE UP! MOM, GET OUT HERE! GRANDMA AND GRANDPA, COME HERE! ZACH, DAD, WAKE *UP*!"

No one came out of their room, so I went to each individual room and demanded that each of them tell me why they hadn't invited me on the camping trip. They all told me the same thing. "Holly, we didn't want you with us. We didn't want *you* in the way while we were trying to have fun!"

Crying very noisily, I ran to my mom's room and asked her if she didn't want me with her. She said, "That's right. You'd be too much trouble, and none of us really like you anyway."

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I woke up from the nightmare crying just as noisily as I'd been crying in the dream. I was banging on the wall next to my bed, and kicking the matress. What a *horrible* dream!

--Holly Rachael :-(