THURSDAY:
I don't really remember what happened in school...

I did go to Spanish club in the morning, though. It was pretty tight. Not really.

We started a project in chem where we had to write 20 facts about a stupid scientist and present them to the class. =/ I was pissed off because I had Nelson and these other 2 guys in my group and none of them did anything to help me with the project. ARGH.

Practice quiz in geometry. Who knows how that went. Well, actually, we didn't correct it or anything, so yeah. Whatever.

After school, my mom and I went to get some shoes for homecoming. We went to Elder-Beerman and found some shoes with a brown heel, and a gold and red pattern. They're pretty sweet. But I don't know how they'll match with my dress. =/ Whatever.

After that, I layed down for a while because I felt really sick. =/

Then, later, I finally got some incentive (not much, though) to do my homework. And then right in the middle of English vocab, Amy and Siobhan show up at my house, haha. I didn't even know they were coming. But it was a welcomed break. We finished some homework, and then watched last week's OC, since they missed it.

But then they had to leave because it was a little before 9, and I had to go to that one girls' house for student council. Kala picked me up like 20 minutes late (I should know by now to never ask her for a ride...) and we followed the directions to the girls' house. But when we got there...it looked really dark and like no one was home. We kind of just walked around for a while and then just decided to leave. I felt (and still feel!) SO BAD because I told her I'd be there...but I never showed up. Ah! I hope everything turned out okay. Whenever I see her, I'm going to tell her that my ride came late and we couldn't find her house. I feel so bad, though. =/

^Okay, I look like the gayest gay that ever lived, haha. Check out the side pony, man. Haha. I probably should've taken a close-up, but I have a ton of blue eyeshadow on and some really tacky pink lipstick, HAHA. It was good times man. I also have a purple headband thing around my head that you can't really see. But it looks bad, trust me. Haha. Yayyyyyyy for 80's Day 2005!

FRIDAY:
Oh my goddddd, thank GOD it's Friday!

Anyway, had to get up at 5:30 AM this morning so I could be at the school by 6:30 to decorate for homecoming/student council. It really wasn't that bad. There were a ton of people there and we were basically running down the hall with streamers and balloons, haha. And Mrs. Kahne fed us Krispy Kremes for breakfast. How healthy.

Then Kala and I studied for English because absolutely did not study at all last night, haha.

I got a 20/20 on the vocab and 20/21 on the clause quiz, which is pretty amazing considering I hardly studied. Bad habit, I know. =/

We barely finished our chem project and then presented it. I was actually fine with presenting it. Maybe it's because it's chem class and no one listens/cares. Anyway, we drew a picture of a cathode ray (whatever the hell that is) for our visual aid, and she asked us to explain it, haha. I was like, "Uhhhhhh." Fortunately, one of the other guys in my group took over. Because I had no idea. Not at all. Haha.

We had to write a 2-page analysis paper in 1 class period in geography. Not fun. =[

Got out of Spanish class today to sit in a dark auditorium and sleep -- I mean, watch a Powerpoint. It was wonderful. =] Amy and I decided we're going to Spain for a while after we graduate. We're not going with like anything. We're just going to be bums. It's gonna be great. =]

I had a test in geometry today. I studied at lunch...hopefully that was enough. =/ I wasn't sure on this one angle proof. It was confusing. Oh well, I just guessed. So maybe that's right. Who knows. And I got the extra credit. So...yay.

Pep rallies are so gay.

It was just the softball girls in the weight room today, which was pretty great. =] We got done quickly. It was an arm day, so not too strenuous. Fun.

Our homecoming football game is tonight, and I know I should go, but I'm still not feeling well and it's like -20 degrees out, and I don't want to get even sicker than I already am. So...I'm not going. I don't think we'll win anyway, haha. =/

So. I'm like. So excited for tomorrow. Here's the agenda:
9:00 AM - Go to school for student council to set up decorations for the dance
3:30 PM - Get my hair done by Jess
6:00 PM - Go out to eat with Nelson
6:30/7:00 PM - Go to Siobhan's
8:00 PM - Homecoming dance!
11:00ish PM - Go to my house for a night of FUN, EATING, and LAUGHING

Yayyyyyyyy. I'm SO EXCITED!!! I will have SO MANY pictures. I'll be taking them at Siobhan's and my house afterwards. It'll be grrrrrrreat. =] YAYYAYAAYAYAY! =D

UNFORTUNATE EDIT:
My beloved BoSox lose; White Sox win. This is not a happy day, my friends. I was really pulling for the Red Sox. And they lose it in 3 straight games. Wow. Not fair. Now I've changed my teams. I want either the Padres, Angels, or Braves to win it. If the Yankees, Astros, Cardinals, or White Sox win anything, then I will stop reading, listening to, and watching anything that has something to do with the World Series. I do not want to hear a word of it because only bad things can happen if those teams are in it. Grrr.

Anyway, to cheer myself up, I watched "Fever Pitch" with mi padres. Aw, great movie. I've seen it before, but it really is one of my favorites. If there is a guy out there like Ben in that movie (preferably a Cubs fanatic), please, call me. I automatically love you. <3

TUESDAY:
I should get a medal for what I had to go through today.

First, I woke up late at 7 to my sister opening and slamming my door. I felt like crap from this cold that's started up. Toothpaste squirted onto my shirt and would not go away. Didn't have time to eat or shower - which had my mom freaking. Jesus, I think it's okay to skip one shower so I'm not late to student council. Then, my mom grounds me from the computer and TV, and told me I couldn't go with Siobhan to help pick out a dress with her on Wednesday. Bitch.

How lovely.

Didn't review at all in chemistry, even though there's a huge test tomorrow.

Ms. Turner wouldn't stop talking about the Cardinals and how they're going to beat the Padres. That made me angry because I hate, hate, hate the Cardinals and sad because my team isn't in the playoffs. Also, I found out there is a quiz in geography on religion tomorrow.

Amy wasn't here today, so I had to sit by myself and talk to no one in Spanish.

Proofs quiz in geometry today. Most definitely failed it. Not even joking.

And that was my day. Fucking fantastic, eh? Oh, and, it's not over yet. Oh no. I still have to study hardcore for chemistry, live without TV and computer, get through not having a Cubs game for the 2nd day in a row, and avoid family at all costs.

Kill me.

*I actually wrote that on Tuesday, but was banned from the computer, so I wasn't able to post it.*

WEDNESDAY:
I went in a little early for my committee meeting for student council. The head of it was proud of me because I had my little cutouts all done, haha. Well, it's not like I had anything else to do. We have to spray paint boxes tomorrow at 9 PM because that's when everyone's available. That's like my bedtime. Ouch. Kala better be coming with me! I don't want to go to some girls' house that I don't even know by myself. =/

In English, we had to analyze this poem and tell the meaning of it. It was really hard. I didn't know what the hell it was trying to say. Well, of course, she called on me to explain a stanza and I was like, "Uhhhh...I think this person is learning to write...and...uh..." Basically, I just sounded like a retard. I think if I had an actual question about the poem, I could've done better.

Chemistry test. Ahhh. Actually, it wasn't bad. I thought it was easier than the last one, but I guess we'll see. I'm not too worried about it, though.

The religions quiz in geography was also pretty easy. I'm pretty sure I did really well on that, so yay. Especially because I didn't study at all...

29/30 on the geometry quiz, baby. That's AMAZING. I thought I was going to fail that, like seriously. Wow. I am amazed. I have 100% in that class. =]

We got out a little early today because some kids had to go decorate golf carts for the homecoming parade tonight. I was supposed to go help decorate, but I decided to go to weight training instead because it totally sucks when you miss a day. =/ It was okay. Wednesday's are the hard days. And Wednesday's also work your legs, and my right quad was really hurting today, so that was not good.

After that, my mom and I went to Walgreens because I needed to get some stuff for 80's day tomorrow. (It's one of our spirit days!) Okay, here's what I'm doing:
-Teasing my hair and making it real big and pushing it over to one side
-Wearing one of those big headbands
-A plain white t-shirt that says "80'S!" and cut so it's like hanging off the shoulder
-A shitload of blue eyeshadow and blush
-White spandex leggings under a jean skirt
-Some pink shoes I have that look like Keds.
Hahahaha, I'm so excited it's not even funny. I'm going over to Jessie's later tonight so we can all do our shirts. Yayyyyyyy. =]

Oh, and no homework! Woo! I guess I had a really good day today to make up for yesterday. Which is good.

Stupid White Sox. I wanted to KILL Nelson today. He had a shirt on that said, "14-2...Time to get dirty, dirty" and on the back it said, "Cubs suck" I wouldn't talk to him until he took it off (he had a shirt underneath). And he actually took it off, haha. I was happy. But like everyone has become a White Sox fan all of a sudden. GOD. I hate bandwagoners. GAY.

TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS! New song..."Gravity" by Embrace. Not a well known group, but Chris Martin from Coldplay plays piano on it, and it's a lovely song. =]

::breathes in and out, unsteadily::

Ohmygod. Ohmygod. No more Cubs. I found myself worried I wouldn't be home in time for a game. And then it hit me. No more. Honest to God, I felt like giving up on life. At least I have a bit more baseball to enjoy, with the Red Sox being in the playoffs and whatnot. But it's not the same. They don't have endearing quirks like the Cubs do. They don't have the best closer in the world. They don't have Wrigley. None of that.

::cries::

So...the first day. Not doing so well. Every little thing seems to be pissing me off to no end.

There was a homecoming candidate assembly this morning. And then we had to vote for 5 girls and 5 guys to narrow the race for homecoming king and queen. It cut out a good chunk of time, which improved my mood for the time being. English, chemistry, and geography were all 35 minutes long instead of the usual 50. Sweet.

I finally got my descriptive paper back in English. I got an A. 47/50 to be precise. That's a great grade; I'm very happy with it. But in her comments, she said I put too much description in and that it didn't sound natural. I read over some sections she highlighted and she was right. It just sounded dumb and like I was definitely trying too hard to impress. Shit.

We had a review day in chemistry. Our test is on Wednesday. I definitely do not want to take it. Ugh. There's still stuff I don't understand. And so much for the review. I filled out questions while the rest of my group talked about meaningless things. Actually, the girl I sit next to was telling us how she got pregnant and had an abortion. I was like, "Whoaaaa." I know it happens, but it's still hard to believe when you hear things like that.

Geography was fine. Boring, though. We talked about Islam. I don't really find world religions very interesting. Probably because I am not a very religious person. Whatever.

Geometry is so confusing. Proofs are horrible. I don't understand WHY or WHEN we will ever need to use them again. I didn't even do my assignemnt...I just talked with Michael and Ashley the whole time. I love our little "study" groups. =] But there is a quiz tomorrow...and I am so screwed. =/

Weight training after school was good. I finished in like 45 minutes, which meant Molly and I had some time to waste before her mom came and picked us up. We sat in the grass and talked and looked at my yearbook. Funnnn. =] But her mom never came. I guess she had an interview and it was possible she'd be late. She was very late. Sarah called Molly and offered to give us a ride. It was SO WEIRD being in the car without any parents! Granted, Sarah almost got us killed on the intersection by my house...but oh well.

I found out Siobhan decided to go to homecoming and I am inexplicibly excited. She never, ever wants to go to any dances or homecoming or anything, and I think she's missing out on so much. She'd have soooo much fun. And now she's going! It's amazing. I think I'm going with her on Wednesday after weight training to help her pick out a dress and find some shoes for me. She's having a dinner thing at her house before the dance, and I really, really wanted to go. Unfortunately, Nelson would rather eat, just us two, at a restaurant. Which is okay. But I really would've liked to have eaten with Amy, Wes, Jessie, and Quentin, or gone over to Siobhan's party. Blah. I hate how I couldn't do either because he'd feel awkward. But that's selfish. So I'm just doing whatever he wants. Ehhh. It won't be that bad, though. I mean, it's just dinner. It won't take very long.

And then I'm having a sleepover at my house afterwards, just like last year. So far, it should be something like: Siobhan, Amy, Jessie, Kala, Shelby, Diane, Christina, Emily, Quinn, and maybe Ashley. It was soooooo amazing last year that everyone's SO excited to do it again this year. I'm pumped. =]

EDIT:
Oh my god. My mom is PISSING ME OFF. Maybe she should learn to just stay OUT of things. Jesus Christ. I'm coming down with a cold -- getting sicker as I type -- and I don't have my Cubs anymore and she expects me to be smiling and happy 24/7. It's called reality. Learn to live with it.

I swear to God.

And it's only the first day.

SATURDAY:
Saturday was a very good day. =]

I got up and was rushing around, trying to get everything ready for the day when Shelby called me and told me that we wouldn't be riding the train into Chicago. We were driving instead. Which was absolutely fine; it just meant we'd be leaving later.

So I went over to Shelb's around 11, but we then decided that we wouldn't be leaving until around 3 or 4. So basically, we did Sean's reading project for him, which was molding clay and making a 3-D map, haha. It was fun. =]

Finally it was time to leave! I was so excited. The car ride there was pretty fun...everyone was in a good mood and were crackin' jokes and all that. 'Twas a good time. =] 

We got to the neighborhood of the Congress Theater and it was really not a very nice place, haha. There were all these scary gangsters and torn-down stores and homes. Eeek. Not nice. But oh well.

We got in the long line to get in. I was HUNGRY. But there wasn't anywhere to eat, really. So I just waited. We stood in line for 30-45 minutes, maybe. It wasn't TOO bad. The girls sanding in front of us were like our CLONES, man! It was so weird. Shelby kept making fun of people, and they were like, "Haha, we like to do that, too!". One girl was really tall and blonde. One was short and brown-haired and looked like me. One had the same cell phone as me. They were in the band. It was awesome, haha.

We got in and bought some crappy food. I didn't like hot dogs, so I had to get some really gross nachos. But I was so hungry! So we walk into the actual theater and get down to the crowd of people that are standing near the stage. This is where we would stand for the rest of the night. =/ I didn't know we'd be standing! Ugh.

So we waited forever, and then the show finally started. By now, there were a TON of people around us...we couldn't move! It was getting hot, and I couldn't see anything. I was really unimpressed with the theater, too. It was really torn down and gross. I did not like it. But the first opener came on. His name was Raul Midon. He was SO amazing. I wasn't into his music ALL that much, but we was fucking blind, okay? Ah! He was strumming the guitar, like, amazingly and making all these great noises with his mouth. It was impressive. The second opener was Missy Higgins. I really liked her and her music a lot. She had a great voice. It was somewhere between Sarah McLaughlen and Alanis Morisette. And she played the piano really well.

Okay, so, during that time, it was crazy. People were trying to call out random names, acting like they knew someone up front to get up there. Everyone was shoving everyone. Crazy! Anyway. This one guy came up to us and kind of stood by us and started talking to us. We found out he was from St. Louis (I tuned him out from that point on) and went to college at Loyola. So I'm listening to the openers, trying to see the stage (unsuccessfully), when I look back at Shelby to say something, and her and the guy are holding hands. I was like, "Jesus fucking Christ, Shelby. You've known this guy for 15 minutes, tops. It's not SAFE. Fucking WHORE!" I didn't say that, but I really, truly would've liked to. Grr. Luckily, the guy left and didn't come back. He probably heard us scream, "Shelby, you are 15!!" as he was leaving. Good. I'm glad he didn't come back.

Anywayyyyyyyy. Jason Mraz was so TOTALLY cute. I really, really, really wish I could've brought my camera in with me. Mannnnn. He was SO CUTE!
 
I like his music alright, but it was kind of boring not knowing any of the words to his songs. He was so entertaining in between songs, though. He'd just say like the most random stuff. It was hilarious and so terribly endearing. I loved that part. And I liked hearing the songs I knew.

Shelby and Kala were FREAKING OUT...Kala to the point where it was extremely obnoxious. =/ She just kept screaming stupid stuff like, "I WANT TO MARY YOU!", "I'M IN LOVE!", "DATE ME!", ect., ect. It's cool that she was so into it, I guess, but it was completely annoying. And Shelby's been listening to Jason Mraz for like a week, so it was annoying that she was saying stuff like, "Oh my GOD! This is the best day of my life! I can die happily!"

We called Siobhan during the concert and I sent her a picture of Jason that I took with my phone. So I think she was really glad about that. I didn't want to like rub it in, though. So yes. We pooled our money afterwards and bought her a shirt, which was really cool.

We stopped at Taco Bell on the way home and ate because we were STARVING and then went to Shelby's house. We watched TV and ate some more. And then we layed in her living room and did this DatingOnDemand thing on her TV. It's where you click on some guy's name and it has a video clip of him talking about himself. It was SOOOOOO funny. Highlights from guys that actually want girls to date them:
(1)Question: If you created a religion, make up 5 commandments to go along with it.
Guy: Uhhhhh. No promiscuous sex; don't swear in front of old people; say "hi" to people on the street; be good to other people; go camping once a year.
(2)Question: Tell us something no one knows about you.
Guy: Well, actually...one of my testicles is as big as a grapefruit. And I have 9 toes.
Us: [laughing completely uncontrollably]
Jess: How would you even fit that in your pants?

SUNDAY:
We woke up and watched TV for a while and I helped Shelby clean up the house a little. Then my parents came and got me.

I came home and immediately went downstairs and set the TV to record the Cubs pregame and the actual game.

I watched the pregame and cried. Yes. Cried. Just a little. But yes. I wanted a video montage, though, and they didn't show one. I guess there weren't many good things this season. But still. I wanted to see it.

I had to leave the game at 2-0 to go to softball practice. GRR. >=[ It was okay. I did pretty well. I was cutting off balls like no other. But I had to bat against Meghan, who's like amazing at everything related to softball. Plus, I hadn't batted in like 10 years. Ugh. Oh well. I thought I did pretty well.

I got home, and the game was over. I went to the website and saw that they lost. Which depressed me even more, because that means the Astros win the Wild Card AND Greg Maddux finishes under .500. I guess Michael hit a super-hot homerun. I missed it, but like I said, I tivo'd the game. Yayy. <3 And, of course, the best thing about today was Derrek. =] Like last Wednesday, this sums up the season perfectly. I can't even believe it. It really, truly hit me when I went to the website and saw that they lost. This was the last time. The very, very last time. No more games. No more Michael, Mark, Nomar, Derrek, Todd, or Matt. I don't even know how to handle myself. I just have this feeling in my stomach, like it's turning over and over again into obscure shapes. Oh my god. No more, no more. I guess it's good to just end this season and get it over with. But I don't care if they lose. I mean, I care, but I just love seeing them. If they lose, it sucks, but...I don't know. I can't explain it. This season was such a disappointment. But next year's GOT to be better, right? ::sigh:: What a horrible feeling this is. ='[

PICTURES:

^Nomar batting.

^Murton is cute.

^Sad sign. ='[

^Michael getting ready to pinch-hit. =D

^Corey batting.

^Michaelllllll. =]

^Ben Grieve?

^I think that's Michael.

^Prior batting.

^Some guys with crazy balloon hats.

^Me and Kay! =]

^Macias after his homerun. Haha, Derrek. =]

^Sweet bus.

^Our seats. I liked them a lot! =]

^Cubs motorcycle. The people that won it sat right behind us.

^Prior throwing.

^Michael had to cradle a water bottle like a baby for an ad or something, I'm assuming. It was SO CUTE! <3

^Nomar, Blanco, and Neifi before the game. And Prior in the background.

^Same guys.

^Neifi warming up his arm.

^Rich Hill recieving the first pitch.

^Someone and Corey.

^National Anthem. You can see Murton's red hair like no other. =]

^Someone and Murton. I accidently caught him in the middle of some excercise, haha.

^Prior and Blanco warming up.

^Prior pitches.

^Neifi's up to bat.

^DERREKKKKKKKKKKK LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

^Derrek again.

^MICHAEL IS SO CUTE!!! <3

^I really love that man.

^Jess and Kala playing with clay.

^Shelby with clay on her fingers...being a dork.

^Me, Jess, Shelb, and Jessie waiting in line. We were kind of in the sun...so that's why we look retarded, haha.

I still have to do homework. I hate Sundays.

I miss the Cubs so much already.