Welcome Friends!

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:07:37 GMT

Taken from Joel Jones, who took from someone else.
Questions about our lives. Our pasts. High school. Neat to read about other people.

1. Did you date someone from your school?
5 people. First was when I entered HS and it lasted no more but a couple weeks. It just was not exciting. Then I dated a guy named Mike for the rest of my freshman year. He was my first love. Then I dated Brandon Laga (we were better friends), then I dated Bob Skwirut. (pronounced "squirt") He broke my heart when he went off to college and needed to "live the college life." I was still left back in high school with 2 more years to go. Then came Nick Sandoval. Him and I dated for a long long time. Maybe 3 years. He was a great person. Still is. Just was not meant to be.

2. Did you win anything in Seniors Who's Who?
I got two. 1- Most casually dressed (I wore PJ's to school 80% of my time in HS) 2- Can't remember

3. What kind of car did you drive?
Once I could drive, I drove a Nissan Sentra 1998. Awesome car.

4. It's Friday night...where are you?
Rock concert, coffee shop, church function, playing games, football game for danceteam performance at half-time.

5. Were you a party animal?
Not at all. Unless I was on some trip for danceteam.

6. Were you considered a flirt?
Of course anyone could be at times. But in general, I was not associated with "being a flirt"

7. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?
yes,no,yes

8. Were you a nerd?
Complex question. In general, no. But honestly, I preferred to hang out with the more "nerdy" people because they were less superficial and more relatable.

9. Did you get suspended/expelled?
Once I got a code violation and was suspended from danceteam for a few weeks. I was captain at the time. It was because they caught me drunk.

10. Can you sing the fight song?
No

11. Who were your favorite teachers?
My math teacher, Mrs. Whippo

12. Where did you sit during lunch?
Everywhere. My group changed throughout high school.

13. What was your school's full name?
Elk Grove High School

14. School mascot?
You will love this one. Grens....stands for Grenadiers...people who throw grenades. No, even though our high school is Elk Grove High School, our mascot was a Grenadier.

15. Homecoming court?
Not ever on any court.

16. If you could go back and do it again, would you?
Maybe. There will always be things I'd like to do over. But I would never know what the things that actually happened in high school aided in creating the current Ali

17. What do you remember most about graduation?
One of my best friends gave the speech. He kept waving at me and I would make a funny face to try and make him laugh right before he went on to speak.

18. Where did you go senior skip day?
The ZOO! I will never ever forget. Chris, Peter, Trevor, and Andrew, Tim Farell...we all went to the zoo then to a Mexican dinner, then to watch Freaks and Geeks.

19. Have you gained some weight since then?
10 pounds

20. Who was your Senior prom date?
Nick

21. Are you planning on going to your 10-year reunion?
Yes.

22. Who was your home room teacher?
Macarol

23. Who will repost?
nobody

24. Did you play any sports?
In high school? Yes, danced

25. Do you still talk to people from school?
Very few. But yes.

26. What year did you graduate?
2004

Sadness

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:38:20 GMT

The NIU school shooting upsets me beyond words. I can't bring myself to understand it. The shooter, Steven, went to my high school in Elk Grove, IL. How could someone who seemed fine, who was an excellent student, had friends, had a girlfriend, and was nearing a graduate degree want to kill himself, and even more so, other people? I am starting not to feel safe going to school anymore. Like I should wear armor or something to do attend class. Especially since my grandma can respond faster then the FCCJ security. What is going on here?

Have you

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:50:54 GMT

Have you done any of the things you have always wanted to? Have you actually gotten to any of your dreams? If so, which ones? What do you still hope to do in your life? For example, I have had a few dreams that I have fulfilled. I had always wanted to volunteer at a children's home. Back in Chicago there were no homes near my house and no way of getting to one to volunteer. When I moved here to Florida, there happen to be the main children's home in the area only 10 minutes away. I am volunteering and have been for the past 5 months. I am so happy there. Some dreams I have still not fulfilled: Live on a farm, go on a medical missions trip, have my own garden

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:09:56 GMT

I wonder if those guys who wrote "What is Love? (baby don't hurt me) are pissed that their song became associated with those guys that twitch their heads

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:14:42 GMT

Ever since I was little I have dreamt about where I will live when I "grow up." A few places have stuck in my mind for years and they continue to sound appealing in many ways.

1. Asheville, NC.
2. Roanoke, VA.
3. Durham, NC.

Look into these places...look a photos...stats. Let me know what you think

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:54:37 GMT

My little cousins playing rock band

My baby

Beka~!!!

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:53:14 GMT

Does anyone have an extra acoustic guitar I can borrow for a few months? I'll be very gentle and caring with it

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:38:27 GMT

If anyone out there believes in prayer, please, pray for my family.

Disappointed

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:57:36 GMT

UNF's nursing school is even more selective than I originally thought. Once they reject a bunch of people, they call a select few for an interview. Out of those people, they only select half of the interviewees for the program. To be honest, I suck at interviews. I get all nervous and stutter. Also, the interviewer might simply take a disliking or make a false judgement about any of the interviewees. It seems kind of subjective. I like how FCCJ solely operates by looking at the points.

I took the TEAS, which is the nursing entrance exam for UNF. I hardly slept Friday night and the exam was at 8 a.m. I don't function that early. When I took the FCCJ exam, it was 3 p.m. on a Friday afternoon. And who knew?, I did much better on the FCCJ test. I do much better around that time, period. I am bummed because that was my only shot at the test for UNF. I wanted to show all my friends I was smart enough to get in. I think I blew it. Even with nearly a 4.0, I don't think I have a chance anymore. Thank goodness for FCCJ. I hope to have a better shot there. = (

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:09:22 GMT

There is a Spy Shop down the street from my condo. Really? A Spy Shop?

Super Bad is out on video....TOM...OWEN...YES. THIS WEEKEND. Finallly!

Please Answer.

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:53:13 GMT

Please take my neat quiz

1. PC or MAC or Create Your Own?

2. Sleep: PJ's, Tee-shirt, Naked?

3. Have you ever done drugs?

4. What do you love most about your life right now?

5. When you wake up, what is the one things that motivates you most through your day?

6. What do you want to do with your life? What are you dreams? Where is your heart at?

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:32:13 GMT

Why is Queue spelled this way? Couldn't it just be Que?

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:58:43 GMT

My cousin is the blonde girl with wavy hair at the end of the commercial. She is the one who flexes her bicep muscle.

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:09:57 GMT

My counsin Beth is going to be one of the 12 American Gladiators on NBC coming this spring.

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:10:43 GMT

What is everyone making for Thanksgiving? Or if you are not making, what are you doing, or where are you going?

Although I will spend much of the time studying, I am excited to have a few days off school (2 days). I complain about homework, but I am fortunate to go in the first place. I am fortunate that God has given me the ability to make it through school without giving up. I am thankful for my new friends here in Jax. I used to call them Owen's friends, but they are also starting to become my friends as well. Sometimes I can hang out with them when Owen is not there and it feels comfortable. Being apart of a community is very important to me, so I am really thankful for you guys. I am thankful for Owen in every way. And I am thankful for my faraway parents and their multiple ways of supporting me. How about you?

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:49:09 GMT

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:19:01 GMT

It is time to build an Arc.

Tired

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:20:38 GMT

Ahhh

Raffi is my friend on myspace. Beat that.

When people say nursing school is hard, they are completely accurate. Sometimes I feel like I am in medical school studying to become a doctor. So much information, in so little time. I have spent all of my free time with anatomy and physiology. This is by far the most difficult class I have ever taken. I am learning, but maybe not enough. I am starting to think I will only use about 10% of what I learn when I actually work as a nurse. I don't know how doctors do it. Know all of the material, and in depth, where they can then expand and postulate on the information. I am just scratching the surface of what goes on in the body, and unfortunately that is probably all I'll ever do, scratch the surface. I wish I was a genius where all of this just clicked. Le sigh.

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:09:45 GMT

I saw a great bumper stick today.

"If you don't stand behind our troops, stand in front of them."

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:45:27 GMT

Pictures some of you might enjoy:

http://xanga.com/alisonjoy

Dogs

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:31:28 GMT

Last night I watched some Canadian held dog show. It got me thinking about what kind of dogs I want to have when I can finally be able to care for a dog (or many). Many only if I live on a farm.

Here are my favorite dogs:

1. Rhodisian Ridgeback.

2. Golden Ret.

3. Cockapoo

4. Border Collie-

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:06:10 GMT

Joel's place it is. We'll call you after dinner

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:45:59 GMT

I have a serious icecream sandwich eating problem. I crave them daily, and eat them daily. I don't have the discipline to say "no." What should I do? Especially when I am studying all day. I just get so bored, I compromise and tell myself, "it's a reward."

Owen's Birthday. Good thing he doesn't have LJ. How convenient!

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:01:29 GMT

1.Special Education Teacher
2.Physical Therapy Assistant
3.Physical Education Teacher
4.Child and Youth Worker
5.Teacher Assistant
6.Mental Health Nurse
7.Public Health Nurse
8.Recreation Therapist
9.Athletic Trainer
10.Humanitarian Aid Worker

I'd say this is me. Good job careercruising.com!

On ANOTHER HUGE NOTE...

Owen's birthday. Anyone have any ideas? I thought I'd get a cake. Ice cream cake =) more specifically. Possibly one from Baskin Robin's. One of those roll cakes. Ya know, the one with the spiral cake and ice cream surrounding the roll. Possibly mint chocolate chip. Can we go to any one's house? Friday night? The usual..games and such? Maybe fictionary? Maybe Apples to Apples? Maybe this awesome game I gave called password? Maybe, just maybe, even some Poker?

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:08:13 GMT

You Scored an A

You got 10/10 questions correct.

It's pretty obvious that you don't make basic grammatical errors.

If anything, you're annoyed when people make simple mistakes on their blogs.

As far as people with bad grammar go, you know they're only human.

And it's humanity and its current condition that truly disturb you sometimes.

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