Warm

I wish the weather would stay like this forever, it's so perfect.

The different colored leaves, the sun. Heaven. =)

Yesterday I got the whole family to go see The Men Who Stare At Goats. Despite the fact the movie was terrible, it was nice having us all together. We don't do things like that often anymore. Mom is either sick and Dad's being an ass, or both.

This year I'm hopping to get all of us to do more together things.

Today was somewhat stressful when I woke up.

First, I woke up late. Then I didn't know what to wear. Then Rayy needed a ride. Then Mom needed the car. And THEN it turns out my Dad also took the car in the morning and wasn't back yet.

But in the end, he returned just on time, and Mom and I picked up Jackie (where I got what I wanted to wear), and Rayy and met up with Andy at Marc's and got boxes for Mom because we're getting our living room painted and re-carpeted and needed a place to put all our crap in.

We went to Sagamore Hills Park and took pictures there for a few hours. Climbed the one tree and did goofy things. =p

Went to Apple Bee's and ate dinner together. It was lots of fun!

I thank Andeth again for not getting angry with the dozen of plan changes and for driving us around.

Got home and did homework. Now I'm here.

I don't know what's with me, I just don't feel like putting too many details in my blog post anymore. =x

ily.

I Promised Myself

A little bit ago, not to use my blog to voice my 'issues' anymore and to try and only write about the happier things in my day.

But of course promises are meant to be broken, at least a little bit. I guess my excuse is this post is really for a update and so I don't have to keep typing the same thing via IM over and over and over again.

However there is going to be some humor seeing as it's dealing with my Mother. =p

So I get home from the bus to find my Mother sitting on the couch completely out of breath and grabbing her chest. When I asked her what was wrong she said that her heart was beating very fast and that she could hardly breath.

I told her that she was either gonna call the ER or I was gonna take her there myself and ya know what she said?

"Okay that's a good idea I'll go. BUT WAIT JUDGE JUDY IS ALMOST OVER!!"

That's, what I like to say 'So Saundra'. =p

I took her to the ER and they stuck the leads onto her. Her heart rate was around 101-90 which was high for her but it wasn't too bad. It began to drop and got back down to what her pacemaker was set to which was around 74-80 (her pacemaker is set for 74).

They took blood to do some tests and also took an x-ray of her chest.

After being there for about an hour or so Mom started talking to the old lady next to us named Stella. She told us the story of why she was here and about her rescue dogs. She was really nice. =)

Dad came and was really worried naturally and annoyed that we didn't call him, but we told him it was because we weren't sure if it was serious and that he also had stuff with his mother to deal with too.

I went home to feed the dog and cat and took JJ to Wendy's. After that I did the rest of the laundry and then watched 101 Dalmatians with JJ. Dad came home with the news that "Mom is being taken to the closest South Point hospital because they want to check if she has a blood clot in her lung because the machine they have at the ER here could cause her pacemaker to stop."

Apparently there was a high level of something in her blood that suggested she could have one. Dad wasn't very good on the specifics, although I don't expect him to really be.

A lot of people have been calling the house, and I've been trying to give them all the info I could. I've called my Dad and left a message so I'll blog some more when I get the info about her at the other hospital.

Cross your fingers guys.

ily.

Another Long While

Hellos followers!

It's been a long time!

I'm sorry, I just haven't had the desire to blog for awhile. I'm either too busy or too tired to.

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The only thing exciting that's been happening at the house is a game I think I'm gonna call Kaboom.

How do you play?

You pick any topic under the sun, whether it be how you're doing, the weather, politics, religion, your favorite color etc.

How do you win?

The longer you can talk to my Dad without him suddenly exploding on you, ya win.

3 minutes is my record. =)

The lovely Jackie is hosting a Halloween party at her house, I can't wait! I helped her gather some of the Halloween decorations at my house yesterday, and the day of the party I'm going over early to help set up. =D

Red Ribbon Week is this week.

I hate it, and the fact that I didn't think about the fact that I was putting a red shirt on this morning. So today I looked like I supported it.

Fuck.

The lady asked me if I would sign the pledge again today and again I said no.

And again she looked at me as if I were Satin.

I'm sorry, but I'm set on the plan of trying a little weed after I graduate. Don't like it? Then piss of.

And yes I do support it being legalized.

While waiting in line for lunch today the really small freshie that looks like a 4th grader started talking to me (or rather my boobs, since that's where she came up to). We talked about Ketchup. =p

Went to the docs and got my flu shot (not the Swine flu one, you're lucky if you got that one). I got Dora stickers!! =D

Applied for a job at Fun n' Stuff. Also going to apply for a job at Burlington and maybe Peppers too. =)

And with that, I leave you all farewell and with one question to answer:

How do you release your anger and frustration?

ily.

This Whole 'School Thing'

Is seriously cutting into my blogging time.

For now I will give you in one sentence the events of today:

I got my license and my Dad spoke bird.

Yes.

Things that make ya go "Hmmmmmmm..."

More details tomorrow! =D

ily.

Holy Milk and Cows

I have not blogged in what has felt like years.

I haven't even kept myself updated on other blogs!

Yes I know, shame on me.

So what's been up...

Golfing almost everyday. Our team is doing well though, better than what many expected.

School is coming up...as in like, Wednesday.

I've been struggling to finish all my homework that they've given us on our summer "vacation."

Sunday I took a break and went over to Jackie's house to hang with her, Ryan and Andeth. We climbed on her roof (at least Ryan and I did) and then went to Wendy's to get some yummies! =D

When I got home I realized that I left my Spanish homework in Ryan's car and today I went and got it as his house on my way to the Valley Voyages meeting with Rayy. Since we were early I brought the homework inside to work on a tad. After the meeting we dropped Rayy off and Mommy and I went to Marcs to go shopping.

And this is when the story of the day happened.

So my Mom carries in a bunch of magazines she brought out of the car as I go in the back to get my purse and clipboard (which my Spanish homework is on).

But guess what?

No clipboard.

I started crying and beating myself up over leaving it at school (because hey, where the hell else would it be?). Mom comes back into the gagrage and starts to freak out and I proceeded to tell her that I was a dumb ass because I keep leaving my clipboard all over god's green acher.

To try and cheer me up she says we can go back and get it so I drive all the way back to the school with her and go inside and ask Mr. J if he saw a clipboard. And you know what he tells me?

"You left with a clipboard."

So I go back to the car and tell my Mom that he says I left with my clipboard and she goes "Wait, clipboard? I thought you said your Spanish notes! I brought your clipboard inside for you."

...

So my Spanish notes on my CLIPBOARD was sitting on the kitchen counter the whole time.

I believe the lesson in this is: comminucation, comminication, comminucatoin.

At least I didn't forget them again so I felt better. =p

Almost finished with my summer reading stuff and then if I'm up to it I'll finish my Spanish.

Golf practice tomorrow amoungst many other things.

Then...to set my alarm clock for school.

O.o

I feel weird just typing that....

Also, if you want I'm rewriting the rules of the contest. As in, there are no rules. Just make one sentence with all the words (including your own) in the comments section.

Great thanks for N and all her effort. =)

ily.

Apologies

For the fucked up looking blog post below. My arms hurt too much to fix it though.

ily.

50 Years!!

Wow, long time no post, no?

I feel bad for the lack of posts, I just haven't been in the mood for much of anything lately. Been in a pretty big rut yet again.

But I'm back!

This morning I slept in until I couldn't any longer and took a shower, fuzzed over my hair and thought it looked horrible so took another quick shower, and then went frantic over what to wear to the reunion.

After that I decided to finally put some songs I downloaded onto Melvin (a.k.a IPod) so I can listen to them on the car ride. Well, turns out it decided it was the perfect time to freeze (I kept telling JJ that "My baby got a sudden case of summer hypothermia" =p).

Being with how frustrated I've been (at myself) for the last 2 1/2 weeks or so, I had finally had it and started bawling like a baby. Again.

I was mostly worried that Melvin wouldn't work again, I greatly depend on him.

(No. It is not odd that I treat my most fondest material possession like a person).

...

(And no. I don't tuck him in at night, try to feed him etc.).

But anywho, we got to the family reunion right on time (this year it was our 5oth!) and I filmed a few things and whatnot.

My cousin Todd and Olga came with their two kids (Todd is a directer/producer and his beautiful wife is a professional photographer). Ethan is 2 or 3 and Julian is 7 weeks old! Both are adorable!

There was a small water balloon toss, and a silly string battle! Grammy danced and sang while the small 3-person band played. Food was good too. The cake even had a picture of one of the older family reunions! It was really good too! =)

When Todd and Olga left to go to Todd's high school reunion somewhere he left his kids with us. I watched little Ethan and we had a great time! When ever I would ask him for the volleyball he would go "No!" and then look at me, throw it, point and go "Look! it get awey der!" and then race me to get it and land on top of it. =p

Then when I gave him a cookie and asked him for a small piece he gave me this little minuscule of a crumb and stuck it in my mouth! xD

Everybody said we looked cute together and that I'm really good with kids. Which makes me think that maybe I'll major in early childhood development/education and then minor in filming.

Tomorrow I'll be getting up early to volunteer with Denise (a lady in the office building down from my Dad's) at the Richfield Sweet Corn Ride. I'm not gonna be in it, but I'll be making sure drinks are cold and the food is warm and ready!

Then hopefully I can get out to golf with my Dad to prepare for my tournament on Monday.

Fun, fun!

ily.

Bloggy Make-Over?

Hmmm...

I've been thinkin about having a blog make-over. How major I don't know, although I'm hoping to keep the title "Laughing Under The Sun."

However I'm failing to find another template (preferably 3 column) with a sun. =/

There are some nice one's with flowers and such, so maybe I could use a sunflower one as well.

Also thinking about what I should record for the first time on my video camera...

I think I'm going to hide in my brothers closet and then pop out and scare the crap out of him... =)

I've also been thinking about new and cool ways to blog... like how Rayy did with her paint and Jackie with the notebook. =D

New Harry Potter movie is coming out tomorrow! It looks pretty good!

Mall Thursday, golf with Dad Saturday and then Sunday Cyrus will be coming over.

That's about all for today!

ily.

It's Hardly Spring

And I already have sunburn all on my shoulders, upper back, and neck.

Hellz yeah to yard work.

Dad and I went to Eddies Bike shop today and bought me riding gloves. The doctor said they'd help when I start weight lifting again and with golf.

Went home and I worked on my VV project for all of 4 minutes before it was burger time!

Cyrus came over after that and him, Dad, and myself went on an 8 mile bike trip. We took the Enchanted Forest path, which wasn't really all that enchanting since the leaves weren't on the trees...but oh well.

Dad rode his bike really fast so Cyrus and I lagged behind and talked. =p

After that he helped me with my VV project. The map is pretty much finished except for one or two places because we couldn't really figure out what to put.

Dad got me the best thing today.

It's a small plastic piggy.

But that's not all.

There's a button on it's head, and when you press it the nose lights up and in oinks!!

I love it so much! ^-^

I probably shouldn't be blogging and resting my hands but they felt great today. Might as well seize the moment, right?

ily.

Google Follow

I hate this stupid Google Follower thing.

I can't follow the blogs I want!

It says I'm only following 2 people...stupid thing.

Rayy I needs your blogging help. =/

ily.

This Is Probably

Going to be one of my last post's for a while.

For about a year or probably a bit longer I have been experiencing numbing in my hand and arm, that has caused me to do simple things such as drop things and has prevented me from writing and typing.

I always thought it was because my hand had been falling asleep, that I was tired, or something.

Then some people started joking around "Ha ha, you're probably got CP from all that writing of yours you little author you!"

(For those of you who don't know, I've been filling journals and word documents with stories, novels, and little poems since 4th grade).

CP is short for carpal tunnel.

Now, I know it's terrible to self diagnose (which I tell people not to do...) but I think I might be starting to get it, or at least something.

I've gone to multiple sights, and I have been experiencing the very similar symptoms. Also, Sam last year had it, and she was talking about the same things.

Now, she was in gymnastics, golf is a way different sport, but you still put pressure on your wrist a lot.

And I type a lot as well, and my hands are always leaning against the keyboard.

I talked to my mother about it today and she felt my wrist and it hurt a bit. She said she's going to try and make a doc appointment for Friday.

It's been so frustrating because it's so hard to write simple notes. Driving class was the worst, my writing was so sloppy.

I didn't really wanna tell anyone about this though because I was afraid I would have to stop golfing and writing...

Blogging has been really hard but I just tended to ignore it because I loved doing it so much.

Bleh.

It's too hard to type now, I'm gonna go read some Huck Finn and then Cyrus is coming over cuz JJ wants him to see his room.

ily.

WELCOME

ZOMG

I HAZ ANOTHER FOLLOWER!!

WEEEEELLLLLCOOOOOOME!

=D

All Decked Out

I know it's 10 days until Valentines Day...but I couldn't wait any longer (even though I told Peaches I would change the blog 3 days before =p).

New playlist, new background, new title, new colors. The works.

After this post I'm going to put a section in the sidebar linking you to all my other blog playlists so far if you're not feelin' the love. =p

There was a TON of snow this morning. Complete whiteout at my house. Bus got to the school at the 2nd bell.

Got all my missed homework. Discovered that my calculator doesn't have the correct shit to do our classwork and homework with, so Mom and I are going to go out and buy that freaking $50 that I'll need for Algebra 2 anyways, and that has the needed buttons.

At least I can play games on it...and tetris! =D

Study Hall I ate my Irish ballz and got some work done.

Emilee and I were talking about Mr. Cash and she was talking about the "Gary Loves Amy" desk. I sat at that desk last year. It's called that because someone carved (yes carved, who has that kind of time I dunno) that into the desk.

Apparently it's in Cathrin's Geometry room now.

Hmmm... =/

It's migrated.

=p

Cyrus came and gave me my present during study hall!!

It was a picture he drew!!

I swear I showed it to anyone that had eyes and could see.

THIS IS IT (yes I know it's a bad pic of it...)



I love it. ^-^

Ya see, there's Cyrus, and I (wearing toe socks of course) and we're in front of my house. His car is parked in the drive way (it kinda looks like an aligator car =p) and in the sky are the adult and teenage hawks that live in our backwoods.

=D

Mom said she wants to see Cy get his hair like that, with the little lock sticking up. =p

It's hanging up on my wall now, I'm thinking of framing it. =)

History class I basically outlined something in magic marker, then sat under a desk. =p

Art I finished my designs.

English I didn't do anything because my computer wasn't working.

I'll do what we have to do tomorrow though.

Got home, waited for JJ to come home, and we worked out. Only did a light workout though, I'm tired.

Did my homework and stuffs.

Everyone is still grumpy and one another but it seems to have lessened.

Dad is still in the basement though.

Mom ranted to me about the more stupidity that's happening involving my grandmother.

JJ poked me today and I gave him a hug and then that was about the end of all contact I've had with him today besides the working out.

He's on the computer watching Voyager episodes on Youtube.

Hmmm...that's about it...

=)

ily.

It Is Now...

1:17.

Why am I up this late when I have an exam tomorrow?

I'll tell ya later.

Today I spent most of my time trying to study for my English exam. My efforts failed when I suddenly felt sick and fell asleep for a few hours.

When I woke up I played another mission on James Bond Everything Or Nothing because I was bored, and then got dressed to go to Cy's house.

Today was the day our parents were going to meet (Cy's idea).

Dad was late because the furnace broke at his parents house (who are in FL right now) and it was 26 degrees inside.

Not good.

In the end when Cy, JJ, and I emerged from the basement to get cookies he was there. The parents seemed to be getting alone quite nicely. I think Cy's Mom thought mine was a hoot (since she was laughing quite hard at my Mom's sarcasm and jokes).

=p

After the cookies Cyrus and I went into the kitchen and I got some milk. When we were walking back to the dining room he stepped back and bumped into me which in result, cause me to spill most of the glass of milk on my shirt and on the floor.

We went upstairs and I borrowed one of his sweaters. I'm still wearing it now. =p

Hey, what can I say, it's warm and it smells good. =D

Got home and asked my mom (along with flashing Bambi eyes) if I could sleep in tomorrow and come to school around 11:30.

I hadn't finished studying for my English exam and needed to stay up late.

In the end she agreed.

Mega thanks to her and thus the answer why I'm up so late blogging.

Caught up on my tweets and other blog posties.

Now it's time for bed.

1:25 now.

Wootness to no spelling errors in this blog postie!

I've notice that it's improoved over the months of blogging.

=D

Also, I', sure you've noticed this already but, note the new songs and cool background on the playlist.

Playlist dot com has finally gotten their shit together and upgraded.

Claps for them.

ily.

It's Late

I'm thinking of pulling an all-nighter because I'm not tired at all but I dunno what to do.

Sure there is Twitter, but it all depends on how many people tweet.

I've watched all my youtube vids.

Already took my midnight shower.

I could be productive and finished reading the rest of the chappie summaries and commentary on Grapes Of Wrath.

I also need to catch up on my Vampire Knight Guilty episodes.

Might work on my outline for my book Maro. Polo. Die.

Haven't set my eyes on that for awhile. =/

I cleaned my room a bit (amazing right?) and I found the THING.

I was thinking of giving it to JJ but I threw it in my closet (heh, we'll never see it again).

Speaking of which, JJ needs to go to the doc's tomorrow.

Apparently he whacked his one finger really hard on something and it's been purple and swollen since the end of the party last night.

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I hope it's okay...

Probably just sprained though, right?

Only a few more hours till Cy comes over...

And I can't sleep them away.

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Humph.

ily.

It's 2009!!!

Now what?







When I did finally go to sleep last night I was sleep talking.

Me: Ugh...everyone go home..
Mom: Ashley, everyone is home.
Me: Noo...they're all here, I want to sleep...
Mom: Ashley, it's 4AM, everyone is gone, you are asleep
Me: Noo...*mutters something insignificant*

I kept on thinking everyone was in my room drinking shots and partying still. =p

Woke up at 2:15 today and watched the Twilight Zone marathon they had on Scifi!

50 Years!!

Read the chappie summaries and commentary on The Grapes Of Wrath.

It's actually quite interesting, I'll have to actually read the book sometime. =)

Played a little pool then changed my blog template back to the sunset one as you can see.

This is my favorite. =)

That's about it.

Cy is coming over tomorrow, and then on Saturday we're going to bake something for my Grammy and visit her! =D

ily.

How Did My Dad and I Waste an Hour and a Half?

Well, we went and saw The Tale of Despereaux.

It sucked.

Surprisingly I was the oldest kid there too. =p

Did very well hitting balls today, 7 iron I wasn't hitting well though. Methinks I got it down though.

The weather outside is a frightful 4 degrees.

Brrrrrrr.

Oh, and also...

WHO ARE YOU dAkBaiK?!

=)

ily.

What's This?!

Another post?!

You've already posted about your Sunday, your rant, and now this?!

Yes, as you can see, I decided on skipping sleeping for tonight.

Since the ranting post I have:

-Answered every single possible essay question for the WWI test in a handy journal I have sitting on my bed next to me

-Planned out my Spanish paragraph

-Downloaded the song: The Christmas Song; By Owl City and added it to Melvin

-Twittered

-Added to my blogging memories list I'm keeping in my handy journal so I can post them up on New Years

-Watched and got myself updated on all the VlogCandy video's on youtube

and

-Messed around with my blog

Now, here's why I've done with the blog:

***I've taken away the YouTube Live widget

***Taken away the twitter updates until I can acquire a cool gadget like Rayy has on her blog

***Added a Merry Christmas banner in the top, right-hand corner of my blog

and finally

***Added a cool gadget to make little snowflakes fall on my blog (it takes a moment to get them to fall though, and depending on your eyes, may be hard to see).

Oh, and I added a whole line of these little star things (****) at the bottom if anyone really cares. =p

Listening to music has improved my mood a bit.

Also looking forward to the fact of getting hugs at school tomorrow.

Hugs are always good.

=)

Remember at Anime Con I got 150 hugs all in one day?!

Yes I counted.

=p

I had a free hugs sign too!

Epicness.

Oh, and question, what happened to the RSJ? I don't have it (I think...) and I can't remember who I gave it to...

It's amazing how when you're sleep deprived you feel wide awake...

It's all a liiiiiiie, you feel hyper but deep down, deeeeeeeeeep deeeeeep down, you're really really tired.

Well, it's 5 now.

Gonna put the laptop away and slowly start getting ready for school.

See ya guys there!

=D

ily.

Little Info

As you can see the new Christmas playlist is up.

The link to the old playlist is on the side bar, it should be the very last thing.

Now, go read today's post that's under this one. =p

Oh, and while you're at it, watch this funny vid I found on youtube.

Or scary.

Depends on who you are I guess.

Random youtube surfing FTW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRzTfgds0UI&feature=email


ISN'T IT CUTE?!

XD

You Know What I Just Realized...

We didn't see ANY hobo dudes when we were in Cleveland. Not one.

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I remember when one was stalking my mom and I. o.o

Was in a pretty good mood when I got up today, but it turned sour once we hit that damn line of cars going into the school.

We got there FIFTEEN MINUTES EARLY. We normally hit the line at 7, we got there at 6:45, and the line was out to the INTERSECTION. And we STILL reached the school around 7:10.

That lady couldn't direct traffic to save her ass.

>=/

When I finally go to school I ran through the cold, to my locker and then I was going to try and run to Mr. Loman's classroom but the bell rang. =/

blah.

Ashley's school of blogging could have taken place today during Mr. J's class...everything he went over I had already read on Sunday while digging up information for my essay to support the documents.

I didn't even write down any notes. =/

After physics Ryan gave me money to buy a cookie today since he said he would give me one for being brave and getting my flu shot. =D

Andy was telling me how Mr. Loman was showing a mini moving of a bunch of flying seagulls and I was like "D000000000D I WAS THERE!!! BOO YAH!"

=p

I think I told everyone I talked to today about the shitting seagulls.

=D

While walking up the driveway today I almost took a spill on some black ice. It was so cool though!

I hit it, and slid on one foot about three feet and then when I was at the end of the ice trail I jumped and landed perfectly balanced.

Skillz.

Steak for dinner!

A1 sauce FTW.

When we worked out today I asked my Dad if I could bench instead of doing dumbbells. He said that I probably couldn't even do two.

Hell I did 10.

IN YO FACE DAD!

He...we didn't put any weights on the bar though since it's 40 pounds alone and I've never done it before. =p

JJ did some too, he's so proud of himself.

Went on youtube today, got very annoyed while reading the comments for this one video.

Rule #1 Of YT: Do not put "FIRST COMMENT!!" in the comments section, nobody fucking cares and will thumb you down for being an ass tard =)

I put that in the comments section for the video and it's been given 6 thumbs up!

=D

D000000000D (shush I like spelling it that way =p) my history essay is FOUR PAGES.

So proud of myself.

I'm hoping Mr. J will find some humor in the last line of my essay. I'd thought he'd need it shttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifince grading essays seems like it could get really boring at times. =)

Thinking of posting up my Christmas playlist up soon after this.

Oh, added a labels thing on the sidebar.

Heh, I said d000d a lot at school today.

=D

ily.