What Time of Day are You?

You Are Midnight

You are more than a little eccentric, and you're apt to keep very unusual habits. Whether you're a nightowl, living in a commune, or taking a vow of silence - you like to experiment with your lifestyle. Expressing your individuality is important to you, and you often lie awake in bed thinking about the world and your place in it. You enjoy staying home, but that doesn't mean you're a hermit. You also appreciate quality time with family and close friends.

What Time Of Day Are You?

What Color Red?

You Are Red Orange

You are a very genuine person, although it takes a while for you to show the true you. A bit introverted, you desire respect and affection from those close to you. You are quite empathetic, and you have a true concern for the well being of others. Many people have warm, heartfelt memories of you - even if you don't remember them well.

What Color Red Are You?

Who's the Monkey?

...........Oh wait, it's just me.

Damn, I really do clean up rather nicely when I have to. Imagine that. So what was the occasion? Had you read the post below, you'd know already, and I wouldn't have to repeat myself. Nevertheless, here it is again.

I was invited to an Honors Luncheon this afternoon at 12:30, at which I was honored for being selected to be listed in the 2006 Who's Who Among Student in America's Universities & Colleges. Lunch was catered by the Oyster Bar, and to me surprise and delight, the food wasn't half bad. Once the meal was finished, there was a nice parade of presentations, in which plaques and certificates were presented to the honorees. It was all over by 1:45, and off I went to finish preparing for the job interview I had with Bobay Web Development.

Then interview was at 3:00 this afternoon, and to my relief, the whole thing went pretty well. I managed to stay fairly well composed, and provided Mr. Bobay with all of the information he requested. He seemed rather impressed with the paperwork, and the responses I gave to his questions. So, I am hopeful that this will work out, and I will have a job with his company come the first part of May. Hey Natty and the Groovey Sisters, would ya put in a good word for me, please? Muchas Gracias Sisters.

So yeah, things have gone well today, and hopefully, will continue to do so. By the way, isn't it amazing what you can do with a digital camera and a tripod? Yep, Natty and I had joked about putting a picture of me in the monkey suit on the web. Gives new meaning to web monkey, huh?

A lot going on

Wow, it's been 5 days since my last post. Where in the world is time going?
Graduation is a little more than two weeks away, and I have a million things to
get done between now and then. Getting everything done is where all of my time
seems to be going these days. I'm really excited about graduation, but damn, I
wish time would slow down just a bit.

On a good note, I have an Honors Luncheon to attend tomorrow, and almost
an hour later, I have a job interview with a local web development firm called
Bobay Web Development. I a little nervous about the interview, but I am really
hopeful that something good will come of it. I don't care if it is a part-time job;
a job is a job right now. Anything that will bring me money is more than welcome
right now. Wish me luck, and put in a good word with the man in the sky.
I'll let ya know how it goes.

In related news, I am now looking at apartments that are close to April's house.
The rent will be a little more, and I will have to pay the gas & lights, but I am
willing to pay a little more if I can be closer to family. :) Being out in the middle
of nowhere, with no one I know around, really doesn't sound appealing to me.
Not to mention all of the bad things I keep hearing about the south end of town.
More on that later too.

For now, I have to finish my senior project, and revise the resume. ~Ciao!~

I CAN COOK!

You Are a Learning Cook

You've got the makings of an excellent cook, and the desire to be one. But right now, you're just lacking the experience. You couldn't be a top chef yet, but you could be an apprentice.

Are You A Good Cook?

This is close, but I would say that I'm better than an apprentice.

Peace in the Eye of the Storm

Peace In The Eye Of The Storm
by: Jill Lemming

Let us find peace in an angry world
let us strive harder each day
to live as your people, humble and good
without violence and vengeance, we pray.
Let us walk proud, united as one
determined to live by our faith
trusting Your guidance in all that we do
thankful for the gift of Your Grace.

Lord, we are strong, not by ourselves
but with Your Spirit abiding within
every moment of every day
we surrender to You once again.

With our country in turmoil and bound in sin
we plead for a change still to come
Lord, give us leaders who rely on You
to direct what this world will become.

We leave our future in Your loving Hands
in the midst of a World that is torn
whatever we face, we know You are there
to bring peace in the eye of the storm.

Sleepless Nights

Lately I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping at night, and I'm not exactly sure what's causing the problem. It's certainly not a lack of being tired, because I have been plum tuckered out. I've found it nearly impossible to get comfortable, and when I finally fall asleep, it's due to passing out from pure and utter exhaustion. There have been a few nights that I have not slept at all, meaning I was up all night and had to go to classes total zombified. I can tell you, with as strenuous as my schedule is, I can't afford to lose sleep like I am.

I have tried to figure out what could be causing the insomnia, and the only thing that come to mind is the anxiety surrounding the fact that I graduate from college in a MONTH! Not only that, I am also working on a pretty big website project right now, and I'm feeling the pressure to not only do a great job, but to get this done as soon as I can. Hmmm.....wonder what could be keeping me awake at night.

What ever the cause, I am damn tired of it; big emphasis on TIRED!

Chance or Choice

Choice or Chance
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When we meet the right person to love, when we're at the right
place at the right time, that's chance.

When you meet someone you're attracted to, that's not a choice.
That's chance.

Being caught up in a moment (and there are a lot of couples who
get together because of this) is not a choice.
That's also a chance.

The difference is what happens afterwards.
When will you take that infatuation, that crush, that mind-
blowing attraction to the next level?
That's when all sanity goes back, you sit down and contemplate
whether you want to make this into a concrete relationship or
just a fling.

If you decide to love a person, even with his or her faults, that's not
a chance. That's choice.

When you choose to be with a person, no matter what,
that's choice.

Even if you know there are many people out there who are more
attractive, smarter, and richer than your mate, and yet, you
decide to love your mate just the same, that's choice.

Infatuation, crushes, and attraction come to us by chance.
But true love that lasts is truly a choice.
A choice that we make.

Regarding soul mates, there's a beautiful movie quote that I
believe is so true about this: "Fate brings you together,
but it's still up to you to make it happen."

I believe that soul mates do exist, that there is truly
someone made for you. But it's still up to you to make the
choice if you're going to do something about it or not.

We may meet our soul mates by chance, but loving and staying with
our soul mate is still a choice we have to make.

We came to the world not to find someone perfect to love,
BUT to learn how to love an imperfect person perfectly.

~Author Unknown~

You really think so?

People Envy Your Compassion

You have a kind heart and an unusual empathy for all living creatures. You tend to absorb others' happiness and pain. People envy your compassion, and more importantly, the connections it helps you build. And compassionate as you are, you feel for them.

What Do People Envy About You?

Nominated to be Solicited

So I was recently informed that I have been selected by Indiana Tech to be in the 2006 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges". Below is the announcement that was on Tech's website:

Students honored in "Who's Who"
March 29, 2006

The 2006 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" will include 31 Indiana Tech students chosen as national outstanding campus leaders. Those students are:

A'lana Washington, Alicia Barrett, Alicia Harrison, Alison Muhlenkamp, Amy Stroud, Benjamin Hogue, Casey Hunsucker, Christopher Payne, Clinton Gulley, DeNisha Gray, Erin Plank, Guanita Hillsman, James Shafer, Janelle Freeland, Joseph Corona, Kara Walker, Kelly Jones, Makiaya Jackson, Mariana Rodriguez, Mark Gilson, Marquita Phillips, Michael Durbin, Michelle Quinn, Molly Windle, Nicholas Oswalt, Ross Causley, Ryan Bedwell, Ryan Camp, Steven McGlennen, Thomas McDowell, and Timothy Rupp.

Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have included the names of these students based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and potential for continued success.

Now, I appreciate the honor but I have one little problem with it. The letter I received from the VP of Academics regarding this, clearly stated that I would be contacted by the Who's Who organization, soliciting my purchase of the 2006 book. Not only that, but I will have to pay them to include my 3 line bio in the book. So, to sum up the situation, I have been nominated to be solicited.

Anyway, I will drop to that level, be happy that I was nominated, and pay the $10 for my 3 line bio. I just thought that someone might get a kick out of my complaint. If not, Megabyte me.