Once again, its been months and Sundays since I've placed an entry to this site, but I couldn't let this one topic slide:

WCPO Employee Arrested


What's the deal with all these sexual predators in Cincinnati?! I understand it's everywhere it seems like, but there's been a surge in reports on the news about these sexual predators lurking in such public places like grocery stores and chain stores like Wal-Mart and Target. Now, there's a news reporter that's a part of the mix?! It's definately a damn shame.

Talk about a big takeover:MSNBC - Cingular agrees to buy AT&T Wireless I am so sick of Cingular and their contracts. I've been actively thinking about changing my carrier, but keeping my number. I just want a good phone.

More entries to come soon; this is the busy part of the quarter- life has caught up with me.

Late friday five again, oh well:
You have just won one million dollars:

1. Who do you call first?
My Mom.

2. What is the first thing you buy for yourself?
A new (used) car.

3. What is the first thing you buy for someone else?
A shopping spree at the mall.

4. Do you give any away? If yes, to whom?
Probably give some to my hs, and to my community.

5. Do you invest any? If so, how?
I would hide the cash in a matress. Lol, really I would put some in the bank, and put a portion into some steady stocks.

Happy Birthday Mom!

I love you. :)

A very late friday five:
At this moment, what is your favorite...

1. ...song? Yeah, by Usher featuring Ludacris

2. ...food? French Fries, as always. :)

3. ...tv show? American Idol, since it's back on again.

4. ...scent? Bath and Body Works Cool Citrus Basil.

5. ...quote? Cicero: "It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others, and to forget his own."

Check out the movie at ipodsdirtysecret.com. I think that you'll be pleasantly suprised.

I'm a slacker. I have a legit reason, had a lot of papers due last week, and two today, with the three day weekend! The work never stops, well until I graduate a year from now. Wow, I can't believe that I'm down to my last year. Does that mean that the partying will stop?! I hope it doesn't, there's so much partying to be done!! Anyway, on with this week's, well, last week's Friday Five:

1. What does it say in the signature line of your emails?
It has my full name, and a link to this site.

2. Did you have a senior quote in your high school yearbook? What was it? If you haven't graduated yet, what would you like your quote to be?
Mines was "When one door shuts, another opens." That was my second choice, on account of space; my first pick was a quote from Cicero: "It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others, and to forget his own." It was my mini backlash about how I felt about some of my fellow classmates. Some of them were so judgemental of others that they never took the time out to take a good look at themselves for a moment.

3. If you had vanity plates on your car, what would they read? If you already have them, what do they say?
Probably 05 Grad or something like that. There are these plates available with the C-paw logo on it for Bearcat fans.

4. Have you received any gifts with messages engraved upon them? What did the inscription say?
No, not yet.

5. What would you like your epitaph to be?
She always tried her best...

Jubilation!
The Bearcats are undefeated! I was wondering when the word "jubilation" (the word that I submitted for the new free words) would show up in any local newpaper articles.

In other things, I've been straight busy since classes began almost two weeks ago. Plus I met a guy, who sees me as wifey material. What's up with the surge of everyone getting married or wanting to get married?! Can't complain that much though, at least I got a holla at the start of this year; things like that don't usually occur for me until the springtime.

Once the rush with classes calm down, I'll post another entry. Until then, I have the urge to take a nap...must...stay...awake...

MTV.com - News -Are B2K Breaking Up?

Well, I hope not! This reminds me of the whole Destiny's Child incident from a few years ago: a talented group of young singers that runs into conflict after getting just a taste of stardom. B2K is a talented group, with a movie that's going to be released later this month. Maybe the recent announcement of lead singer Omarion's solo effort had something to do with the alleged breakup. Then again, Chris Stokes, their manager could be a major factor also. The story is so screwed up and its only a few days old. Bet.com has an updated report on it too.

And as for classes so far, so good. Today was one of my busy days with classes at 9:30, 2 and 3:30, plus work at 11. Hardly had anytime inbetween to grab a snack. If it wasn't for Geology letting out at 3, I wouldn't have been able to grab a sandwich. Trust me, my stomach let me know that I waited too long to eat. I won't be doing that again if I can help from it.

Just a quick post, have to get ready for classes tomorrow:

Happy Birthday Teresa! :)

Might as well get in one last post before the new year. It doesn't fell like New Year's Eve to me. My guess is because there's no leftover snow on the ground. Actually, its been too warm to have snow, been in the high 40's and low 50's for part of the week. The snow should be back soon, this is just one of those unsuspecting changes in the weather that Cincy is know for. My prediction is that there's gonna be some snow lingering around the city until April.

That's enough rambling on the weather, on to other things. I was supposed to go out tonight (at least over a friend's house), but that was all a bust when my friend Simi never returned my calls. I love her dearly, but she has her moments of being unreliable. She's been one of my best friends for 10 years now, so that can be forgiven. Besides, I'm here at home with my Mom, who I was worried about leaving at home alone in the first place. Things worked out for the best for tonight, there's always next year for big celebrations. Besides, my friend Teresa's birthday is on Sunday, so we're going out with a group of people on Saturday night to bring it in the right way, in a loud, noisy silly manner. :) My plan was to get at least one party night in before going back to school on 1/5.

There haven't been any big developents in the shooting that occured two nights ago at my neighbor's house next door. The family that stays came back today. They've been avoiding the house since the homicide occured; who can blame them. When I got home Tuesday evening, there was another news van on the block, reporting live on the 6pm news. I could tell by the spotlight shining on my neighbor's fence a few houses down.

A bittersweet ending to a bittersweet year. Too much drama went on this year locally, nationally and internationally. Lets hope that there are better things in store in 2004. (I meant to make that rhyme, that phrase has been in my head half of the day. I'm a nerd.)

Happy New Year! I'm gonna go and watch the ball drop.

These homicides happened in my neighborhood, the second being right next door to my house. Its bad when you have to avoid speaking to reporters while you're going out the door. It's even more strange to see part of your house lined in police tape.

Other Reports:
WKRC.com | WLWL.com | WCPO.com

I'll post more as things calm down...

Here's the last friday five for 2003:

1. What was your biggest accomplishment this year?
Reconciling with an old friend from high school. We haven't talked in like 6 years except when my Father passed. Being around her now made me realize how much fun we had then, and now too.

2. What was your biggest disappointment?
My family, well some of them. They never seem to amaze me. One day they will, maybe.

3. What do you hope the new year brings?
New opportunities for my Mom. It's been kinda rough lately.
As for me, I hope to find an internship, some volunteer work, something. If at any cost, I want to get involved in music more (songwriting, creating video concepts).

4. Will you be making any New Year's resolutions? If yes, what will they be?
Yes, I got one resolution: to exercise before going on spring break in March. Scratch that, I have another one: to make the Dean's List.

5. What are your plans for New Year's Eve?
Party!

Merry Christmas!
I just checked my inner child, just for kicks:

My inner child is sixteen years old!

Life's not fair! It's never been fair, but while
adults might just accept that, I know
something's gotta change. And it's gonna
change, just as soon as I become an adult and
get some power of my own.


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