:: My Blog's Name is Jennifer ::

:: Thursday, November 28, 2002 ::

Just a short entry today... let me just say that, despite my being almost two thousands away from my entire family and most of my close friends, this just might be my best Thanksgiving ever. Today was a happy day. :)



Here's a clue...
:: Mac 3:27 PM [+] ::
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I am organizing a casual boycott (there's an oxymoron for you...) of the Spires restaurant in Anaheim at the corner of Euclid and Ball. One of the bosses there sexually harrassed my mother and then fired her for "spreading rumors." I'm urging all of you still in the area to NOT eat there anymore, and to maybe tell others to stop going there too. I know it'll be hard. Their beef vegetable soup is so delicious. But remember - the place is run by a dirty mother harrasser. What if that happened to yours? You'd want to do something about it too.

Fuck you, Spires! Never again shall I tread within your octagonal walls!


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:: Mac 6:09 PM [+] ::
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You are now reading the blog of a University of Evansville "Who Wants to Have a 4.0?" trivia contest champion! About ten or so teams, consisting of various groups and clubs on campus, competed against each other. Buzzers and everything! It felt like I was on that one episode of Saved By the Bell...or that Boy Meets World...You know. Anyway, yeah, I was in the Archaeology Club team with Jessi, Dan, and Chris. None of us really figured we'd get too far, considering we all have the same major and general area of expertise, but decided to go for it for fun. Being geeks, we dressed up in togas and laurel wreaths.

But as it turned out...we rocked. We knocked out the the Philosophy Club, Chemistry Club, Honors Society, Moore Hall Council, and then...the Faculty Team. Yes, we beat the professors. I feel so smart at the moment.

Some questions tailor-made for me:

* What city has an NHL team named for a Disney movie?
Duh, c'mon. Hometown. Anaheim.

* What NFL team was beloved by the Superfans?
Da Bearsss.

* Who was the Egyptian god of the sun?
Ra. (Isis, Isis, Ra Ra Ra!)

I am happy. Or was, at least. Fuck, I hate getting bad news, and I hate having to worry...now I'm depressed. I'm so glad I'm not home, even though that's HORRIBLE to say.



Who are you?



which stereotype are you?
:: Mac 9:06 PM [+] ::
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What can I say about Indianapolis? Not much. I didn't see a lot of it. But at least I never got stabbed in the head or anything comparable.

I went up there with Jessi, Jared, and Jared's sister and stayed at Jared's grandma's house. We got up Saturday morning and went to the Superfun arcade at ten in the morning and didn't leave it until nine that night. I was not as bored as I thought I would be. Watching DDR is a lot of fun, though playing it is still terrifying. (Yes, I did actually play it. Two songs. I was horrible.) I also played Star Wars Trivial Pursuit with Larry and Jared. I tied with Jared for last place.

Larry, by the way, turned out to be a really cool guy, just like he is when I talk to him online. In fact, if he were an arcade, I'd call him Supercool. Or maybe Supernice. Either or. He gave me some Simpsons music CDs, which I listened to all the way home. However, the fact that he apparently didn't catch my hints about wanting flowers and diamonds lowers his score a bit. ;)


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:: Mac 12:57 PM [+] ::
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I finally got myself consolodated, meaning I've moved and now have a roommate. The pros of this situation is that I actually like this new set up of a room better, it's one less floor I have to climb, I like Niana (my roommate), she has plants and animals in here, and she has a refrigerator. The cons are less, consisting mainly that I'm the only freshman on this floor, it feels awkward to walk around here and know no one knows what the hell I'm doing here, and it is an actual co-ed floor. It's not really a big deal, but it feels odd after living on an all-girl dorm for almost a semester. Anyway, a mazillion thanks to Jessi for helping me move last night! She set up my computer for me and is basically my favorite person ever for it.

I'm sick, which is NEVER fun. I'm getting a froggy voice and my lips are so chapped that they actually bled last night. That was interesting. And it's JUST in time for my big, amazing, exiting, adventuresome trip to Indy this Friday. That's right. Indianapolis. The biiiiiiiiiig city. I'm going with Jessi and Jared so they can play extra special DDR or something. Since I am so horrible at it, I'll be trying my best not to participate. But I DO get to meet Larry! Have we all read his livejournal? I think we all should.

I think Marion's worried that I'll be meeting this guy I've mainly talked to on the internet (I have actually spoken to him on the phone). She probably think I'm gonna get stabbed in the head or something. But, I sincerely doubt that's gonna happen. If it does, though, all of YOU will know what happens when I disappear! Hurrah! I won't be on Unsolved Mysteries then.



Morning, day, or night? quiz by maikamariel

I don't quite get it. I am smarter, fitter, and bolder than my potbellied brother ever could hope to be, yet he gets all the fame, fortune, and glory, not to mention Peach's heart. If only I was the first player in Super Mario Bros... things could have been different. Maybe I can make a comeback, now that I finally have my own game.. but probably not. After all, I'm just Luigi.

What Super Mario Bros character are you?


:: Mac 8:24 AM [+] ::
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I just added Larry's journal to my 'recommended' list. Larry's this guy I've never met before who thinks I look like Alice from DDR. He's a super nice guy! Let's all go read his journal!

One of these days, I'll get to adding Philip's blog to the old list too. And that day, apparently, is today. Sorry it took me so long...I've meant to put it up for forever.

I took a test about me:

Thinking Style:

EVOKATEUR™ THINKING STYLE
They are the most creative individuals and often the oddest.
They generally conduct their everyday living with seeming detachment.
For them, being peculiar is more than nature, it is necessity. As north IS, as south IS, Evokateurs ARE the most unusual beings on the planet, bar none. These ones must be peculiar in order to fulfill their life purpose.
In everyday life, they generally choose spectator seats or assume sideline positions rather than join others in the fray, play, and decision-making. They prefer the rich fantasies and swirling tapestries of their own chimera to outerworld reality, and often conduct their living with a detached remoteness that's less than normal but more than aloof. It's difficult for others to comprehend a world within a world, far less comprehend those who have one. Who among can imagine an internal reality that's more intimate, more satisfying and fulfilling than the reality we know as world and call home — but it is so, for Evokateurs. There's a good reason for Evokateur oddness. It's the uniform most commonly worn by greatness.

Key strengths for Evokateur

Vivid imagination. Intense and clear fantasies or inventiveness.
Strives to learn something from everyone. Interacts with eyes and ears keen on gaining further insight and information.
Vivid imagination. Intense and clear fantasies or inventiveness.
Challenges status quo. Willing and even eager to go up against a commonly accepted notion (bucks peer pressure).


Working Style:

EMPATH™ WORKING STYLE
These gentle individuals feel successful when they encourage others to be successful.
They are natural-born teachers and instructors.
Uniquely, Empath is not motivated by rewards of status, remuneration, or recognition. Instead, their inspiration comes from contributing to the overall success of group efforts or the success of individuals. They're the benevolent "King-makers," those unselfish magnanimousOnes who unearth potential in others and encourage greatness to bloom. Empath may not seek leadership roles, but many are seated close to top dog chairs in trusted advisor or support positions. They are trusted because of their highly-developed sense of committed team work. Empath works for and with people, harvesting self-fulfillment from the now of personal interactions. From companies they earn a paycheque; from people they earn self-confirmation. With their seeming determination to avoid applause, accolade, and recognition, Empath is frequently found under umbrellas of untried-genius. Though umbrella'd anonymity is their choice and preference, such untried genius is both loss and waste for the corporation.

Key strengths for Empath

Fits easily into team settings. Works well in environments where collective efforts strive for common goals.
Anxious to please. Concerned with the happiness of those around them - feels responsible for such.
Factors others in their decision-making. When making a decision they consider both the matter at hand and its effect on others.
Thrives in predictable environs. Prefers routine and constancy.


Emoting Style:

DILIGENT™ EMOTING STYLE
They are highly responsible providers for their families.
They are pack rats who fill basements and attics with things that could be useful again, or that have value only to them.
Diligents often make a conscious decision to avoid emotional expression and seem tight-lipped determined to remain that way. Emotional honesty is a challenge for most, but for Diligent it goes far beyond the mere of challenging. For them, reality is a well-trodden narrow path between tried and true. Diligents build their career, their life and love, one smart brick atop another. Their mortar is a mix of intellect and practicality, and of a kind intolerant of mistakes. Whether because of too high of expectations from parents, society, or selves, these strong silent ones must do everything right. Occasionally Diligents encounter emotional situations that overflow their logical banks. Unable to express the flood of irrational sensations, they respond in startlingly explosive ways: from booming tirade and pounding fists, to venomous attacks, to tearing the place apart. Startling, because Diligents are the cool-headed rational ones among us. And while capable and competent intellectually, emotionally they're often as fragile and innocent as newborn infants. The mystery for loved ones and others is why?

Key strengths for Diligent

Serious and earnest by nature. Considers matters soberly and pursues them with a deliberate urgency.
Concerned about propriety. Conscientiously follows accepted standards and "proper" sets of behavior.
Thrives in structured environments. Is at ease and more confident when clear lines of authority and responsibility are established.
Unemotional in most circumstances. Withholds or removes how they personally feel from their professional and personal relations.


Take the test here: http://personal.ansir.com/test.htm

:: Mac 8:12 PM [+] ::
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For numerous reasons, I've been discussing Alvin and the Chipmunks with several different people for the last two days. I had no idea that anyone but me had such fond memories for the Chipmunks Adventure movie (where they and the Chipettes go ballooning) and show. It makes me feel all warm inside, this bond with my peers. Anyhow, it's gotten me thinking...

I could do this. I could create a rodent rock band.

The UE campus has an excess of squirrels. First, I would need to capture three of them. Next comes the laborious task of taming them, teaching them to speak English, and toilet training. Then I would need to enlist the help of someone who can make clothes so little ensembles can be made for them. And finally, I would teach them to sing, dance, and play various musical instruments. After all that, it's just a matter of booking them on television shows and watching the money roll in. ("And the money kept rolling in...")

Now, just to ensure that people wouldn't call the Squirrels a Chipmunk rip-off, they'll be performing majorly different music. The Chipmunks covered classic rock and pop. The Squirrels will be playing some hard core shit. I'm thinking of starting them off with Nirvana or Aerosmith covers, especially since a friend of mine accurately pointed out that Steven Tyler somewhat resembles a squirrel in the facial region.

Yancy, Duncan, Pepito! Do do. Do do do do. Do do. Do do do do!






:: Mac 3:27 PM [+] ::
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I am special...

"The Girl's Name Mackenzie is shared by ~5,600 people in the USA.
The Last Name Walton is shared by ~82,700 people in the USA.
The First_Name + Last_Name Mackenzie Walton is not common in the US, with a shared population of around 0 - 10 individuals.
The First Name, Last Initial Mackenzie W is shared by ~230 people in the USA.
The First Initial, Last Name M Walton is shared by ~9,190 people in the USA. "

http://www.pdom.com/loadNameWizard.asp?re=usa
:: Mac 7:43 PM [+] ::
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