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TIL that we may be in Austin on July 4th.... yay.

What a perfect person to take you on a "Journey through the Brain"... how fun.

1. Bullies, preps, stoners, geeks, jocks, drama queens, and more roamed the halls. Where do/did you fit in? Does/Did your clique have a name? I was friendly with a lot of different people but for the most part, my close friends and I just kind of hung out in the same place every day - eating lunch, talking... and sitting near the one guy that we all thought "was a babe". lol! 2. Do/Did you prefer a hot lunch or cold lunch? Hot. I remember they sold hamburgers, so I think I ate a hamburger every day for 4 years in high school. 3. What do/did you wear to school? (Go ahead, date yourself here) This is easy. A Catholic uniform (white shirt/plaid skirt) for 12 years. Off time consisted of either jeans (Jordache/Dittos/Chemin de Fer - anyone remember those?) or OP shorts and flip flops..or slip-on Vans with two colors (mine were dark blue/light blue). Going down memory lane here... 4. What extra-curricular activities do/did you participate in? Track is the only extra-curricular activity I ever did at school. 5. Who are/were your best friends? Do you still talk to any of them? Yes, my best friend has been my best friend for almost 35 years - I think it was either 1st or 2nd grade that we became friends. We have gone through everything together. I have a couple of other close friends from grade school that I am still in touch with a lot as well. 6. Take this quiz - What Hairstyle Are You? You Are a Ponytail You are energetic, laid back, and a lot of fun. You are ready for whatever life throws at you. Your idea of style is looking presentable. You prefer simple, well fitting, and neat clothes. At your best, you are productive, inspiring, and full of live. You love to be active. At your worst, you are hyperactive and frenzied. Sometimes it's hard for you to calm down.

Maybe a 5? I certainly complain about work enough to my husband - his eyes just kind of glaze over now...

^ yes! or suntan oil with a 2 on it - you just couldn't get tan if you went more than that.... lol! now I will only put 30 or 50 on my kids... yes, I think I do look 41.

Happy Birthday Tara!!

1. Describe one thought currently on your mind: trying to figure out the logistics and time frame of a trip we are supposed to be taking that keeps getting altered 2. List two things in your bedroom that you really love: Bed/comforter - a print that a friend gave me a long time ago from Hong Kong that sits above our bedroom fireplace that we never use 3. Name three songs that you really like: Oh...so many! I'll just pick three I like that I heard this morning so far: You and I - Wilco Manhattan - Kings of Leon Moment of Surrender - U2 4. What are four sounds that you can hear right now? Not much. The hum of this computer and that's about it. 5. Name five things (or issues) that make you mad: I'm not really angry at the moment, so I don't know what to say....let's see.. Cat hair - doesn't make me mad, because I love my cats - it's just a bit annoying right now Unprotected children/abuse My current work situation (sometimes) When people are condescending/patronizing and/or rude that's all I can think of at the moment.......

I said Other. Cocoon and Parenthood....

hey Lizzie, You are right...it's just sonically....gorgeous. lol - I don't know how else to put it. The melodies and arrangements are fantastic. They kind of pull you in and you don't want to come out! I LOVE "You and I"... lyrically, everything... Love it!!! It's gonna be running through my head all day now. Thanks again for posting the link.

^^^ sure, thanks Ref! ^^^^ Pawie, sweet pic and I meant to post this on the other thread but Sundae is such a cute name for a dog. I love it. ^^ love that picture Mudcrutch

Gotta drive Mulholland...beautiful views of both the Valley and downtown L.A. and there is a place to stop and show them the Hollywood sign (if interested). I think everybody covered it all! You are going to be busy...I hope you have a great time! Also, I grew up going to Huntington and Bolsa Chica beaches, so if you do get down south..definitely drop by there.

^ yep, I'm gonna listen to the stream too (hopefully tonight - my oldest son is almost going to sleep!) - I won't download it - if I like it, I'll definitely buy the CD. I'll probably donate anyway, just for being a fan and I think it is so great that they ask for the donations to go to an organization that they love. That's really cool....

Got it.... love the setlist! Very cool... Thanks Mike and Tazzyfund!

Favorite teacher was Mr. Moore - he was my English Composition teacher senior year. He taught us how to write creatively and was so incredibly encouraging and supportive. The class was fun - he would play a movie like Dr. Strangelove and then have us write about it. Got our minds going and took the pressure off by making it interesting. Worst teacher was Mrs. *** (I can't even remember her name! - lol) - she gave me an F in Shakespeare because I wouldn't get up and do a monologue in front of the class. I was incredibly shy and tried to explain that. I did fairly well on tests, etc. but she still gave me an F and I had to go and do extra credit for two months so that I could graduate.

^ I definitely will - I just have to find the time to listen...I tried last night and got interrupted a lot so I am going to try today. I passed the link on to my husband too - so thank you!

No, my stepdad was an atheist, so I grew up with his point of view and it didn't bother me.

Thanks Lizzie!!! I can't wait to hear this........ :)

^ hang in there I wonder what the "incident" was that they are investigating between a staff member and a student at my son's school ! yikes.

Over a hundred - mine are usually prescription but I always end up losing them or scratching the lenses. I am hopeless with sunglasses.

Iced lattes and diet Coke

I love seeing these pictures! So great to put faces to screen names. I am afraid to post one due to my last attempt at trying to post a pic on a thread - it turned out huge....

Yes, I went Senior year....

^ thanks Barb and Linda, I will have to check both of these out. I love reading about all the Templar, Illuminati stuff as well. It's fun and intriguing to read.

TIL about Traditional Egyptian Folk Instrumentals...... that's a new one.

1. What was on your mind yesterday? ^ echoing Ref....getting through work in one piece - trying to finish something and having to deal with a guy who was deliberately being a little sh**head and acting like he wasn't. 2. What is on your mind today? Finishing what I am working on and not having to think about it anymore