Spring Break!
Hello All,
I'm on spring break. Let me tell you, it's snowing. Boo to that. I'm in Willoughby all week long, and I'll be doing lots of homework. That's okay though, I'll be ahead when I get back to school right? Probably not. Anyways, I should be sleeping now because I have an observation with Mrs. Bowens first thing tomorrow morning. But I slept until noon today so I have lots of energy. While I'm thinking about it, I went to contest last night. Congratulations!! You guys were wonderful. That middle number is gorgeous. I probably won't get a chance to see a lot of you because I don't think I'll have time to stop by South this week, I'm just too busy. No one wants an old person like me around anyway right. I'm nineteen now. Yech. But Karen comes home tomorrow night and we'll see what she wants to do. Never say never. Or, people could call me and we can schedule hang out time. Karen come home tomorrow night! Then Stephanie comes home Friday! I've missed them so much, its in describable.
Well, tomorrow is a big day. I'm also trying to complete my senior year scrapbook this week. Whew, I have a lot to do. Tomorrow night Nathan and I are going to Stir Crazy in Legacy Village for dinner. He's paying, so its super sweet. I was also promised we could stop for gelato too. Yum. I'm going to get dressed up. For the first time in a month I won't be wearing a Hoodie. Can't get me out of my jeans though, unless I'm in a classroom.
One last thing, I saw that Mark had posted "Ode to Nice Guys" and I thought I would post this. It pretty much lays out who I am. Stephanie sent me the link.
Ode to the Nice Girls
This was written by the girls of D-202 (Katness, D$$, AJ, and Suze-dogg) in response to the Ode to the Nice Guys which can be found here
This is a tribute to the nice girls. These are the girls who are safe. The girls whom guys who have girlfriends are allowed to hang out with because they’re not viewed as a threat. These are the girls who dress respectably . . . they don’t go and get “skank clothes” and parade themselves around, catching the attention of every drooling, testosterone-filled boy on earth. These are the girls who are okay with going to chick-fil-a on a date, hanging out, watching a movie, playing a game, or doing some other low-cost, high-fun form of entertainment. Because after all, it’s really about the quality time that they spend with the guy and not the amount of money that is flowing from his pockets in order to please her every whim and desire (or so he thinks) during the date.
This is in honor of the girls who take the time to ask their guy friends “how’s life?” and to listen carefully when the answer is given. The girls who go out of their way to make cookies or cheer up male friends in distress. Yeah, we know “men are from Mars” and “women are from Venus,” but a simple “thank you” is pretty darn universal.
This goes out to the girls who must sit complacently while their guy friends discuss the “hotness” of the girl at the next table over. They watch as these guys date or lust over each and every self-centered, trashy, insecure, flirtatious, and flighty girl they come into contact with.
When asked, most guys say they would like to date a nice girl. However, when faced with such an opportunity, they claim that “I love her . . .like a little sister” or “there are no such things as nice girls. They’re all evil.” These guys continue to complain about how all girls are “manipulative” and “gossipy” and wonder why in the world they all go to the bathroom at the same time.
But, we must confess, there are guys out there who realize the value of their nice friends who are girls. These are the guys who should be praised for their willingness to go with the flow, hang out, and chill. These guys, however, fail to consider these nice girls as anything more than friends or to step up to the plate and consider them for a Saturday night date or the upcoming dance even though they possess all the qualities that guys claim they are looking for. But, a note to the nice girls. Eventually all guys will (or at least should) realize that they don’t want to have a relationship with a girl who wants all of their money and who will only date them until a guy who is better or more enhancing for her social status comes along. So, until those guys realize what is right in front of them, a word of encouragement to the nice girls. You know who you are, and I know you’re sick of being treated like a doormat. In all honesty, you are valuable. Clearly, you possess qualities that cause your guy friends to want to hang out with you. The world needs your encouragement, your willingness to take part in spontaneous activities, your ability to continue to enjoy life even though you watch as countless nasty, malicious female sirens blind the nice guys with their alluring ways. For all of the random, frustrating, and seemingly non-sensical things you tolerate, don’t lose hope. Nice guys do exist and will someday realize that nice girls, who are not evil, exist as well. Fear not, your day will come. And perhaps your prince will too.
-Justina