Just A Great Figure Eight

Every year I make a Christmas Wish List. I usually never show it to anybody. It is usually out of control and I am usually way in over my head... This year is no different.

1. Canon Rebel XS 10.1 Megapixel Camera ($480)
2. A Car - Used ($5000)
3. John Mayer Concert Ticket ($90)
4. GRE Prep Books and Classes ($500)
5. LSAT Prep Books and Classes ($500)
6. Pantages Theatre Season Tickets ($300)
7. Bare Minerals ($60)
8. Kindle ($260)

I believe in Santa. Let's see what happens.

You're Outta Sight, Keep Me Up At Night

Oh I have fallen into the trap of an abusive relationship. My roommate Emily and I have done some extensive research and have come to the conclusion that we are certainly in an abusive relationship. We came upon a website and read the “Signs of an Abusive Relationship.” Here is a list of the signs that corresponds with our situation:

1. Partner is possessive of you. (“I don’t like it when other people talk to you.” –Emily Hale)

2. Isolation from outside friendships. (“Why is it that I only like to hang out with you?” –Eva Padilla)

3. Has a history of bad relationships. (Um… HELLO!)

4. Partner witnessed an abusive parental relationship. (“We’ve got Daddy issues.” –Emily Hale)

5. Your partner “RAGES” (Q: How does Eva handle conflict? A: Her blood boils, she rages, and then is ready to talk about it.)

6. Trouble leaving the relationship. (FRIENDS FOREVER!)

7. Partner constantly keeps track of your time. (What are you doing? Where have you been? What are you doing?)

8. Discourages you from attending work or school. (“Don’t go to class. Let’s go to Café Rio!” –Emily Hale)

9. Displaying weapons and threatening their use. (Do both of us own a knife… yes!)

10. Making your partner afraid by using looks, actions, and gestures. (I have a stink eye and do weird things in my sleep; this scares Emily.)

11.Making physical threats. (Daily.)

12. Calling your partner names like stupid. (“You’re so pretty!” –Eva “You’re STOOPID” – Emily)(“You’re so pretty!”- Emily “Shut up you’re being STOOPID.” –Eva)

13. Playing mind games. (Magical thinking. WHAT!)

14. Interrogating your partner. (Refer to #7)

15.“Checking up” on your partner’s activities and whereabouts. (“When are you going to be home?”-Emily Hale)(“Where the Hale are you?” –Eva)

16. Demanding your partner remains home when you are not with them. (Story of our lives.)

17. Acting like “master of the castle.” (“I always get what I want, or I just change my mind.” –Eva)

Oh sweet mercy! This could be a problem, but we don’t think it is. That’s fine.

Backstreet's Back

I don't care how old I get or where life takes me; I will ALWAYS and forever love the Backstreet Boys. One night this week Emily and I were talking about different concerts that we have been to, and we ended up talking about the Backstreet Boys. I didn't think I could love Emily Hale anymore than I already did... But that all changed! We spent the next few hours singing at the top of our lungs... We will always be Backstreet Kids. N'Sync had NOTHING on my Boys! Let's just be honest. It's all about BSB.

Sadly, my Backstreet Boy CD collection is nowhere to be found. Thank heavens for Amazon and their used CD's I paid $10 for 3 CD'S! BOOOOOM!

I am so sad for kids today. They listen have to listen to Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers... What a shame. My kids will not only inherit beautiful brown features but they will also be lucky enough to inherit my impeccable music collection. They will have a chance to have some real taste.