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Sunday, November 27th, 2005
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After I read Josh Melvin's entry with this in it, I'd thought I'd waste 10 minutes and do it myself....despite having a million and one other things to do.....
10 years ago I was: being a teacher's pet in Mrs. Leone's class
5 years ago I was: Hanging out with Kelly Cleaver and Nate Collard in Chem....the same class where Kevin Zmick oh so flatteringly coined me "rae-tard" and "lesbi-anne"
1 year ago I was: RHA secretary, Life group leader, living it up in Barnes with my Erika
Yesterday I: Worked 10 hours at Dick's Sporting Goods and pissed off at least 28 customers....no just kidding on the latter half, hahaha
5 snacks I enjoy:
*oatmeal (cimmamom)
*coconut
*chex mix
*cottage cheese
*count chocula (though not as much as i did freshmen year)
5 songs I (*impressively) know all the words to:
*beautiful by james blunt (and i hate how it drifted its way over here to the states)
*lost the plot by newsboys
*mmmbop by hanson
*edge of my seat by switchfoot
*blue in the face by alkaline trio
5 things I would do with 100 million dollars:
*buy my mom everything she ever wanted
*travel the world for fun
*travel the world preaching God's Word
*give it to charity
*campaign to be US president
5 favorite TV shows:
*i dont watch TV
*read above
*read above
*read above
*oh wait, i watch martha stewart if she's on
5 bad habits:
*eating junk food
*biting my nails
*procrastinating
*not saving my $
*staying up way too late
5 biggest joys:
*jesus' love
*my residents
*hugs
*my momma
*reading
Two Names You Go By
* RA....yes PUN INTENDED...haha...no...no laughs
* Rae Rae
Two Parts of Your Heritage
*German
*Thats it
Two Things That Scare You
(hmmm, this could be potentially incriminating information)
*not finding "him" before college ends
*when my cars acts up.......yeah....
Two of Your Everyday Essentials
*earrings of some sort
*a watch
Two Things You Are Wearing Right Now
*my friggin sweet detroit hoodie
*slippers (like always)
Two of Your Favorite Bands or Musical Artists (at the moment)
*death cab for cutie...because soul meets body is amazingly good
*hard fi
Two Things You Want in a Relationship (other than Real Love)
*That he is more committed to the marriage than he is to me (yeah it sounds like it doesnt make sense but it does)
*lots of kisses
Two Truths
*I am dying my hair dark brown tomorrow.
*I wish I still played the saxophone.
Two Physical Things that Appeal to You
*Smile
*Eyes
Two of Your Favorite Hobbies
*Knitting
*Designing clothes
Two Things You Want Really Badly
*un-lonliness
*a freaking IPOD already
Two Places You Want to go on Vacation
*all of europe....a tour of it all
*a cruise of alaska
Two Things You Want to Do Before You Die
*skydive
*have sex
Two Ways that you are stereotypically a Guy/Girl
*i wear alotta makeup
*i'm a cheerleader at heart
Two Things You Normally Wouldn't Admit
*i trash my room pretty much every day
*i am doing this dumb survey
Two Things You Are Thinking About Now
*how i have a trillion other things to do right now
*how i love christmas music
Two Stores You Shop At
*thrift stores
*target
Two people I would like to see take this quiz
*i could care less
*.......
Two people I haven't talked to in a while
*josh the melvinator melvin....who i miss dearly
*missy corcoran
5 People to Tag:
?????
this was fun...peace out....
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Monday, September 26th, 2005
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It's kind of the subsequential thing to do at this point. I am going on a hiatus from my journal. For many reasons, but just ask if you'd like to know.
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2005
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what is wrong with me??????
ah!
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2005
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life is so freaking weird
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OK...I seriously need to vent...I honestly HATE the lack of public transportation in the United freaking States. Can we even call it public transportation?
MAYBE if we had a decent subway system anywhere in MI I'd be a little comforted, but I must admit there is no hope for us.
I am moving. That's it.
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2005
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7 M1LLION
LONDONERS
I left an American, I return a Londoner
Friday I leave my home and Friday I return home....ironic
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this is insane
in less than 30 hours i will be flying to a place that was recently victim of a terrorist attack....the street that i will be living on was host to over 40 deaths.....my excitement dwindles as the already existing anxiety i had heightens....300 injuries occured in a place i will soon call my home....
this scares the shit outta me....
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...i am seriously depressed...
seriously
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This past weekend was the most fun I've had in awhile, and I have to say I'm a bit depressed my mini-vacation is over. Me and 17 of the other mentors spent the past 3 days in Heaven, also known as Mullett Lake. Janke's got a cottage up there that has at least 15 beds so it was a pretty nice break from the monotony of the Orientation sessions. I didn't really know what to expect going up there, but needless to say, I could never expect what was in store for us. I certainly found out what you get when you mix the sun, a little Mackinaw City, a few jet-skis, a buttload of food, and 18 crazy kids. You get one helluva weekend. Yeah, so there was a little alcohol, a sewer/septic issue, and a boat crash, but hey...those were just a few speed bumps on our amazing adventure at the Mullett. This weekend made me realize two things...1. I am really gonna miss these kids. You can do some heavy bonding when you eat, work, live, and hang out with the same 24 people for 5 weeks. What am I gonna do when I have to leave this Friday? Yes--you guessed it...cry! 2. I also realized that every dream I had in high school of what college would be like has come to fruition. Especially all those times I'd be bagging or cashiering in Meijer and all the college kids would come in during the summer and be going shopping for an up-north trip with their friends. Yeah, this weekend that was me. And it was marvelous. This summer has by far been the best summer of my life, if not the best time of my life. And I haven't even gotten to London yet. Holler.
A few other things to note:
I got to see Jeremy Gonsior today and that made my day! I probably won't be able to see him again until school starts back up so that was pretty cool...
I am really starting to miss those I haven't seen in awhile....Like Jess and Ab and Sean M...Even though it will be sad to part with the mentors it will be good to go home and see familiar faces...
I am beginning to lose hope in my boys AKA the Pistons...As easy as it is for me to get pissed, I'm hanging in there....
I have a date Friday!....Yeah, I know...I was surprised too!
Well folks (as Steve Myers says...)....I'm bouncin my booty outta here so until next time...
Here's to butter polos and sunken speedboats...
I love you all.
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I thought it was about time to update. This update's mainly for Abs, who I haven't talked to in a bit and who is one of the only people I know that reads this...But, even still, if your name doesn't start with A and end with B, you can still indulge yourself....
I contemplated ending my little list thing since so many people jacked the idea, but I've learned that's just the way I work...in list form....so here goes...
1. Orientation is going awesome. Todd said it best when he said, "GT love goes deeper than anything he'd ever thought..."...Holler for that.
2. Having a sunny day, a volleyball, a BT Tan membership, and nothing to do is the best feeling in the world.
3. Hearing Tony's voice gives me a great feeling.
4. My new found hobby is making cards :)
5. I have to wash my butter polos and khakis today.
6. Sleeping outside with my Bible and headphones is super fun; falling asleep and waking up to the rain is not (hahaha)
7. Ab, I really like this CD you let me bring up here.
8. RaeAnne, let your yes be yes and your no be no.
9. Doing Family Orientation makes me appreciate my mom so much more.
10. Doing F.O. also makes me see my mom is not the craziest bird out there.
11. I fly into London the day after Destiny's Child plays. Bummer dude. I could see Lenny there tho....Hmm
12. I'm kinda glad I didn't bring my computer, TV, and CD player up here. It's a nice change of pace.
13. I am learning that living for the approval of others is a curable disease.
14. I miss my mom and sister more than I thought I would, and I knew I'd miss them alot.
15. Here comes the blonde!
16. Orientation is the most rewarding job I've ever had; You not only have your co-workers constantly praising you, you have the parents gushing all day long...
17. I cannot wait for Traverse! Six days until I can see my Sierra!
18. The very things God gives us to survive can actually be the origin of our own destruction.
19. Why He gives us His grace will always baffle me.
20. DO NOT see the movie Closer. One word = EW
21. But go see the movie Fever Pitch.
22. My guess is that being 21 is overrated....you tell me.
23. Mt. P is so cute.
24. In addition to working with parents, I get to work with kids too!!
25. I should finish making my door decs for Saxe...
26. I'm really really mad the SAC is closed this weekend.
27. Thank goodness I have Matt McElmerry to help pass the time....
28. It is impossible to pray in faith and have nothing happen. --Dan Kiernan
29. This one doesn't come as a surprise...... I MISS NYC...
That's all for now, I don't want to bore you any longer with my random and crazy thoughts....
Until next time, here's to sleeping bags and every-flavor slurpees
I love you all.
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Some of the Thoughts I've Had Today:
1. There is NEVER a good time for rain
2. I am SO glad I am no longer employed by Meijer
3. My mom has changed
4. I am SO PUMPED for Orientation, Training, friends, late nights, etc.
5. I hate the Pacers....OK--strongly dislike
6. Running 3 miles feels good, oh yeah, and why can I run 3 miles easy on the treadmill but when I run outside my lungs burn after like a mile?
7. I don't even know what channel MTV is...Wow.
8. I will miss Abby terribly this next month...
9. Should I cut my hair?
10. I should get a second job before London
11. Today is Friday the 13th....
12. Why does the temperature gauge in my car all the way to 'H'?
13. Wow, I am really old. (I went to Ford's Choir concert...I can't decide if I miss high school, but wow, I'm old.)
14. Am I the person I've always wanted to be?
15. Where are they NOT doing construction?
16. I should put last names in my phone instead of having Matt, MATT, MAT, matt.
17. I never did get to hang out with Sean...or Jason C.
18. I should call Dick's
19. I am Kristen and Kelli's roommate now!
20. I should buy airfare like...um, yesterday.
21. What should I get Tony for his b-day?
22. Will there be rain in Heaven?
23. WOW, I am the queen of making lists...ha
Yeah, so those are some of my random and quite silly thoughts....
Heres to May 8th Birthdays and Foggy Glasses When It Rains.
I love you all.
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2005
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So yeah, with 41 days until summer starts, "summer" is well underway....
So far to sum it up in one word--relaxing! It kinda feels weird not to have a list of things to do or a schedule for the day. I have been waking up early, going running, reading, unpacking, shopping, those kinds of things. Yesterday Ab had off which was nice because we went to the gym together and then caught some good deals at Lakeside....Her, me, and K have been hanging out alot...normally I'd feel like the third wheel, but lately it's been fine...I won't see them for a month so I figure it's all good. I went to the library the other day too, and that seriously is the place to be in the Heights....It is freaking awesome.
I talked to none other than Sean Markus yesterday which was awesome. He invited me to his sister's soccer game, but since me and Ab were out, I couldn't go. I hope that we can hang out sometime this week, but it might be tough with his new job. He works at the Palace and with the Pistons and Good Charlotte/Reliant K, he's a pretty busy man. Ha.
As much as I love the relaxing and sleeping, I am SO glad I am not going to be home the whole summer. Don't get me wrong, my mom is awesome, but I just cannot envision myself working retail for 3 months again like last summer. You have no idea--I am SO excited for this summer. I can't wait to back in Mt. P with the crew, and then don't even get me started on London--I seriously am counting down hardcore.
So with excitement in the air and summer smells in the wind, I leave you all with hopes of a good summer. I think I am off to make my lemonade stand and play with my sidewalk chalk. Ciao.
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I don't like packing and moving and leaving.
Boo.
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~OK, here is a toast to updating~
So, I am like so close to being done it's unreal. I had 4 finals in the past two days, and for my 5th class I just have to write an essay and turn it in by Friday....I should have it done here soon since I work until noon and I already started working on it....
Things I will miss:
*** The life group girlies....We aren't just a "community"....we are a beautiful garden, each one of us a little different, but yet together watered and cared for by God, growing each day more beautiful and more mature
*** RHA....the programs, the fun, the debating, definetly the people, but NOT the typing!
*** Barnes.....walking down the hallway and knowing every person you pass by is seriously the most comforting feeling in the world
*** His House....the worship, the smiles, the trips to La's, and Matt's words
*** Me and Mike's trips to Meijer and McDonald's at like 2 in the morning....that is therapudic you know
*** Sunday mornings at MPCC and with the kids....they are adorable
*** Wednesday dates with Jessica....the time on the treadmill goes by so much faster when you have someone to talk to
*** Giving tours....walking and talking is a talent yo
*** Erika and her unconditional love for me....no matter how many times I trashed the room, forgot to give her messages, or came to her crying, she always welcomed me with open arms and I know she would do absolutely anything for me
*** Usha and HEV 250....yeah, the sewing machine started off ruining my fabric and getting me C-'s but I have grown to be great friends with it...I even pulled an A in that class!
*** Me, Tony, and Todd's crazy moments.....enough said, they are my boys
*** My 301 class....for all the complaining, groaning, and crying, we got through and we got through together
*** Working....there is no other place you can work where you can do your homework, listen to music, and have your shoes off all at the same time
*** Cheering on the supreme greatness that they call Team 110
*** The aching feeling my abs experience each time I laugh uncontrollably with Sierra
*** Knowing I can go up to any of the 14 amazing people who went to New York and ask them how they are doing....like really doing
Of course there are many things I have forgotten, but now I am almost in tears here and I can go on no longer!
To all who have made my year incredibly amazing, beyond anything I could have ever asked or hoped for,
Thank you.
~RaeAnne~
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seriously, i am the worst friend ever
and i'm sorry
to you
and
you
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Thursday, April 21st, 2005
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So people always ask me, "RaeAnne, are you ever not busy?" or "When do you have free time?" and etc, etc... I used to always deny the issue and be like, "Oh yeah, I'm not really that busy," or "What are you talking about?" And now, this past semester the Lord has totally showed me that I can't always be waiting for that stress-free time of ultimate bliss, where I could lay in the sun all day without a meeting to attend or a project to work on. And you know what, I kind of discovered I wouldn't like my life if it was like that. I have an urge in me to move, to go, to talk, to live. Don't get me wrong; there is nothing wrong whatsoever with a simple yet fun life. But if I am not doing anything, it just isn't right to me. And for the longest time I would always be like "I am so busy--ahh!" but lately He has shown me there will never be a time of no stress--it's just I half to face it in a different way. It has been my choice to do all the things I do--to be a leader. The Lord has made me in this unique way. But, instead of flying around wondering where all the time has went, I now take more time. Yes, I still have the same committments and activities, but if I am two minutes late for a meeting because I had to say hi to a friend instead of "Omigosh I gotta go!", then it's not the end of the world. If I have to leave 5 minutes early to walk slower to class to really appreciate the nice weather, then so be it. The Lord has blessed me so richly that instead of rushing around everywhere for me, me, me, shouldn't I be thinking of ways to glorify Him with my time? Yes, but easier said than done. It is a process though. Nothing happens overnight. Patience is probably the hardest thing to instill in yourself, and ironically that itself requires patience. But, when it is all said and done, I don't believe it matters what we have done, whether it be Student Body President, Chess Club Member, Maintenance worker, or Sorority sister, all that matters is how we did it. Unto the Lord?
So yeah, sorry for that shpeel...Here is what has been new with me, in a Who's Line is it Anyway snippet
** Banquets galore! Friday was the LAS Ball, Saturday was the His House Banquet, and Monday was Community of Excellence. They were all marvelously fun, and each one of my dates made the night incredibly special. Good times with good friends = many unforgettable memories
** Derek came up to visit this weekend! I cannot WAIT for him to get here next year! I can see my residents now--"Why are you always going to Barnes?" LOL
** Classes are winding down which means alot of projects...Fortunately this weekend is not too crazy so I should be able to make some progress on them
** Ab's 21ST Birthday is on Tuesday! AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH We are going to P-A-R-T-AAAAYYYY!
** Yeah, so a recent pact I made with friends should turn out to be a very interesting life lesson; I just hope all parties keep their end of the deal! I have trust though....
** Things I miss: New York, Mom, Abby, Summer (gosh I wish it would just get here and stay!)
Yeah, the end.
It's one already and I get to bust outta work now! I love you all!
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they say "you'll never know...."
honestly,
why would you want to?
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2005
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I am running and running and running
Running towards Him, towards the prize
Every once in awhile I glance around
To say hi to all the fellow runners
I am running and running and running
But no one is running at the same pace as I
That is OK, take comfort my dear
No hi is needed, one day you'll both be in step
Until then I keep running and running and running
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i feel like a snowball rolling down a big huge mountain...
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