Same Ol Same Ol

Okay I just saw a commercial for a new movie coming out with Brenden Fraiser (sp?) starred in it, and I realized something. Does anyone agree with me when I say that guy needs a new haircut?! And desprately?! Okay he's had that haircut for as long as I can remember, and to be honest its not a very attractive one.. Ugh not much I can do but yeah.

Let's Tan

A big issue with girls today is self image. I know a lot of girls my age who tan religiously during the winter so they don't lose their summer glow. A lot of girls think they look bad when they don't tan, and other girls could care less what they look like in the winter. (at least their skin tone anyway). I've gone tanning before, but only because a school dance was coming up soon and I didn't want to look like a pasty white ghost in a formal dress.

The problem I have with tanning is because of the whole skin cancer thing. I'm afraid the girls who go tanning so much will one day have skin cancer mole things all over their body. Also I don't want to look like a wrinkly leathery skinned bat by the time I'm 42. I have really fair skin for the most part, so I have to protect my face so much when I'm out in the sun because my face burns so easily. If I burn a lot in the regular sun, I have to be especially careful when I am tanning.

Another problem I have with girls that tan, is when they do the spray tan thing. I've always wanted to try spray tanning, but every time I see a girl who's gotten one they look like they've been sprayed with orange juice. In the new movie Bride Wars starring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson, Hathaway is turned orange when she gets a spray tan for her wedding, because Hudson sabotaged the booth she was in. One day at a football game at my school, my friends and I noticed a girl that had gotten a spray tan. No one was going to say anything about it, but my friend Jordan asked her if she had gotten a spray tan. Immediately the girl's face turned from orange to red, embarrassed because someone had noticed her spray tan. I felt bad for the girl, because I'm sure everyone noticed her new color but was too nice to say anything about it.

I never want to be that girl.

Disappointment.

Just like taxes and death, I think disappointment is pretty much inevitable in someone's life. I don't think a person can be completely satisfied and happy with every situation, or outcome, in their life.

I feel that I have had my fair share of disappointment in my life. I've had a few boyfriends, and all but one have broken up with me. I'm pretty sure every time a new guy breaks up with me I feel like a total faliure.

My most recent boyfriend and I are taking a break right now. He told me he needed time to clear his head, because a lot has been going on in our lives lately. A situation with his ex girlfriend has come up, and has really taken a toll on him. No, he didn't cheat or anything, but it's pretty bad. Also basketball season has started within the past couple months, and the game has been on his mind a lot. I told him from the start I understood if he needed time to rest or to be alone, because he works so hard in practice and games. The 'break' we are taking now was a big disappointment to me, because I thought I did something wrong, and I was failing as a girlfriend again. Things are starting to look up though, because we are basically back together we just aren't talking as much as we used to.

Disappointment comes in many forms. It may come from another person -- such as a friend, family member, spouse, or even coworker. You can also be disappointed in yourself. Maybe you got a bad grade at school, or a bad review at work.

I myself have a great life, and I'll admit sometimes I take it for granted and don't appriciate what I have. All in all I really do love the people in my life, and appriciate everything I have and everything people have done for me. My obvious advice for anyone who has been disappointed is to keep their head up. Yeah yeah that's what everyone says, easier said than done. When I've been disappointed, I wallow in sadness for a bit, but then I start to realize it can only get better from here.

Basketball 08-09

I'm not into the whole, worshipping college and professional basketball teams. It just isn't my thing. I don't know any of the players, and there is no professional team anywhere near the city of Cedar Rapids. I could watch the main colleges, like University of Iowa or Iowa State, but where's my motivation? It doesn't interest me to sit around watching guys play really really good basketball. I don't know, it's just how I feel.

But I do like going to my school sports games. I love going to the football games; spending time with my friends and watching the guys I know rough around and play some football. Same goes for our basketball team. Now that I'm older, I know pretty much every guy on the team, and going to the game is supporting to my friends. I actually know who I'm cheering for, and actually want the team to win, because it is my school.

By the time I get into college, I'm sure my feelings toward college sporting events will change. I'll probably want to go to more football and basketball games, because eventually I will know those guys and girls participating in the sport.

This year, our boys basketball team is having a really successful season so far. Our sophmore team is 6-0, and improving with every game they play. The varsity team is doing well too, but I'm not sure what their record is. Basketball games are not only times to hang out with your friends outside of the classroom, but also a good way to show support for your school and friends.

Welcome to Bonita Beach, Florida

I love Floridaaa!! Vacationing in Florida is probably one of the highlights of my summer every year. Every year my dad takes me (and now his gf Vicki) to Bonita Beach, Florida -- which is near Naples. It's a great place to vacation, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to get away from where they're living.... Probably in the North. It has a lot to do and a lot to see. Mini golf and jet skiing are probably my favorite things to do. Laying on the beach and relaxing is pretty awesome too. The ocean is absolutely gorgeous, and the sand is pure white. It truly is a tropical and magical place to go, because there is no one there in the summer. My dad and I stay in his boss's condo right on the beach. Other condo's around the beach are owned mostly by older people, who only come down usually in the winter. Since everyone goes in the winter, no one goes in the summer. The beaches are so quiet and peaceful, which is great for relaxing. I love that place so much!!

Welcome to Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Sounds like a pretty normal name to me. Many people get Iowa and Idaho confused. I mean really? Come on. Idaho is in the Northwestern part of the US, and Iowa is smack dab in the middle. Idaho = Potatoes. Iowa = Corn. ITS NOT THAT HARD.

CR is a pretty great place to live. We haven't really be affected by the economy, and our gas prices aren't that outrageous. Our crime rate is fairly low compared to other cities, and our car crash rate is one of the lowest. Hell yeah, safest place to drive! That's especially good for me, because I've been in 2 car accidents, but whatever. In CR, everyone is really nice here (for the most part) and it is an overall really friendly environment. But there are a few bad things about Cedar Rapids.

1. There. Is. Almost. Nothing. To. Do. Compared to like Chicago or New York, there's not much to do here. Yeah, there's a couple movie theatres and a mall and good restaurants, but it seems like we're missing something. I'm not sure what it is, but it seems like Cedar Rapids could use a make over when it comes to entertainment. I know I'm not old enough but I've heard there are no bars or clubs in downtown Cedar Rapids. Yeah we just experienced the Flood of 08 this past summer but HEY! That's the perfect oppourtunity to revamp CR and give it some life! There's no form of entertainment downtown except for the 5 seasons center (concerts and shit) and the Y (if that's still even there). I don't think I've ever gone downtown to do something fun, except go to a play with my family, or play state volleyball this fall. Let's do something about it!!!!

2. There aren't that many cute guys. You'd be surprised how many nasty ass dirty boys go to my school. Yeah there are some cute guys, but I'd say there is a below average amount. Probably because this city isn't that big, annndd cause I don't know every single person in CR. That's okay though.

Overall, CR is a great place to live. I'm not sure if I wanna move away from here after college, cause of all of the great oppourtunities I would have from living here. I know my way around, the cost of living is great, and we have great schools. It'll be a hard decision...

Snow Days!

Who doesn't love snow days! I'm finally a senior this year, and snow days are pretty much the best part about the winter season. Now that I'm a senior, I don't have to make up any of the missed school days, because I'm graduating in May, sooner than everyone else. So far we've only 2 or 3 cancellations of school, and a few delays, but hey it's only the beginning of winter! I just wanted to express my love for 2 hr delays and cancellations.