my mom will be here tomorrow at 3 pm. she's flying in for my induction into the honors society. i'm in the process of cleaning my house. she hasn't been out here yet, so she hasn't seen my house, my school, my boyfriend, my friends. i'm excited! :)

 last night, i watched one of the most depressing documentaries i have ever seen. a 16 year old girl sentenced to death by hanging for what the court called 'crimes against chastity' - basically, for being raped. when the girl was being hanged, she apologized for anything she did wrong. alfredo couldn't even finish watching it because it was so ( Read more... )

Erin, Nick, Alfredo, and I went to the Bears vs. 49ers game at Soldier Field on Saturday. It was their first pre-season home game. Erin got us some really pimped out seats too - about 10 rows in from the 30 yard line, we had VIP parking - it was amazing. Before we went there, I went to Hooters for the first time. It was SO sleazy, but they DO have ( Read more... )

today was the first day of my comparative politics class, and i have to admit that i was VERY impressed. this is a class that i am definitely excited about. all of the students in the class seemed like SERIOUS political science majors, well informed, etc. there was a guy who studied abroad in south america, i lived in the middle east, and the ( Read more... )

i start my fall schedule today, which means that i work until 7, monday through thursday. it's really boring, but sometimes i watch movies. i was going to watch irreversible today, a french film that alfredo recommended, with monica bellucci in it, but i ended up getting distracted by recipe sites.

tomorrow starts my comparative politics class, and ( Read more... )

A. List seven habits/quirks/facts about yourself.
B. Tag seven people to do the same.
C. Do not tag the person who tagged you or say that you tag "whoever wants to do it.
1. i lived in jordan for a year, and took two years off before i started college.
2. i live with a roommate - he owns the house, but i rent the downstairs.
3. i have the coolest ( Read more... )

went to another cubs game with erin and her cousin today. before that, we went to a really good cajun restaurant (heaven on seven?). alfredo couldn't come because he's working today.

cubs are tied for first in the division with the brewers. since eddie vedder was in town for lollapalooza, which is in grant park this weekend, he sang during the 7th ( Read more... )

here's a brief review of my vacation:

friday - mom took me for a classic jersey breakfast, then i hung out with my grandparents. ran into anna at the store. went to the diner with mom and her aunt.

saturday - went to nyc with mom and trish. saw jon robert at the bitter end. AMAZING SHOW. if you haven't heard his music, check it out. he's a really ( Read more... )

so, i'm leaving for jersey tomorrow night. (well, actually 5 AM friday morning, but i won't sleep). i haven't even STARTED packing my bags, and i'm not really looking forward to it as much as i should be.

i DO miss my mom, my friends, my family, and i can't wait to see them. i'm so excited to celebrate my mom's 50th birthday with her. but new ( Read more... )

you know, life is good.
i'm doing awesome in school. i have a job where everyone likes me and i do absolutely NOTHING. i live with my best friend, which is the most awesome arrangement ever. i don't have many bills. i have brent & chris to chill with, they're hilarious. i have alfredo to have sex with and all that. i have a lot of people in my life ( Read more... )