| It's been so long |
[Aug. 1st, 2006|02:05 am] |
With the exception of yesturday's blurb it has been a really long time since the last update. It has been so long in fact that I don't even recognize the website, nor do i know how to navigate around the website. Well life has been going very well. I graduated in December and now I am traveling for Applebee's. They send me to cities where they are opening new stores. I go in for a two week period where I train all of the new associates in a certain spot, for instance the host stand. There is usually a group of twelve of us who meet up from everywhere around the United States. Most of the time you have never meet anyone else on the opening team. It's really cool how we can come together so well. We often are asked if it is the same twelve people on every open and the answer is no. I got lucky with my first two openings, I knew at least one person walking into the opening. I hoping to one day do an international opening, I have heard rumors of a store in China sometime next year. There are a dozen lucky trainers that will be leaving in just two weeks to go over seas and open a store in Italy. Very jealous, but they have all earned it. Besides that, I am becoming a real adult. I have moved out of my parents house for the last time. I am living in Novi with my friend Jason. We met while working at Applebee's. I recently bought a brand new car. I have begun the repayment of my school loans. Oh...big news. I became an aunt!!! It was surprising not only to my parents but to my sister as well. It is a crazy story.
My sister went to the hospital complaining of chest pains and pains in her stomach. She has had an ulcer in the past and assumed the ulcer had returned and was acting up. When they did the ultrasound to find the ulcer, they noticed she was 6.5 months pregnant. Now many wonder how she didn't know, well she had a miscarriage three months prior. Needless to say, conditions where no longer safe for the baby inside the womb so they performed and emergency c-section and little baby Toby was born. Since his birth on June 4th he has been a resident at marquette general hospital. you can view pictures if you wish at www.mgh.org click on the baby page then click on the list of growing babies. He is doing very well and should be able to come home with in a few weeks.
well that is my crazy life. take care and talk to you all real soon. |
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| What a great weekend!!! |
[Jul. 30th, 2006|11:27 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | At KT's | ] |
| [ | mood |
| |  groggy | ] |
| [ | music |
| | the sound of her shower | ] |
I just had the most amazing weekend in such a long time.... Thank you so much ben dowd for coming and hanging out with the old crew... It was such a blast to see so many people from the recent past. Ben you were loved by both amanda and steve, and they can't wait to see you soon in the near future... Well I will see you soon I am sure. Take care and I will talk to you soon. |
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| Update Galore |
[Jan. 5th, 2006|12:48 pm] |
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| |  awake | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Roseanne | ] |
I am not sure who even reads this anymore, but for those of you that do i figured I would let you know the major changes in my life. Well I finally walked acrossed the stage in a cap and gown and received my college degree. I am really excited to have finally accomplished my degree. For those of you that didnt know, I transfered to Cleary University, and on December 10, I received my BBA in Human Resource Management. With this degree I am planning and still working for Applebee's. I am in the process of becoming a corporate trainer where I will travel the United States and maybe even the world and open up new applebee's stores. Each store opening will last appromately two to three weeks and during that time I will train all the new associates on the Applebee's way. I only plan on doing this a year or two and when that is completed I want to go back in to the store and become a manager and then a Genral Manager. Once a General Manager, it is my hope to become a TGM(training GM) where I will help develop canidates into managers for different stores by making my store a training store. Once this has been accomplished it is my ultimate dream to be a Regional Training Manager. With this position I will be incharge of all training aspects including manager development, running training camps for all new associate trainers, etc. If for some reason this does not happen well then i suppose i will go back for my masters. We shall see.
The other huge piece of information that I have, is that I spent last weekend moving out of my parents house again. I have moved to a lovely apartment in Novi, Mi. I am living with my friend Jason. We have known each other a little over two years now and are havinga great time living together.
well i suppose that is all the updating for now. I hope to hear for some of you soon. |
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| UPDATE!!!!! |
[Jul. 27th, 2005|10:49 pm] |
Sorry for my lack of posting as of late, i have been having computer problems and well we finally got a new computer. I am so excited, i feel like we made a big jump in the computer world except for the fact that we are still on dial up...
it will be quick for me to update on my life becasue i have been only going to school and work. technically only 18 more weeks of classes and i will graduate!!!! i cant wait. work is going well i am the Lead Front of House trainer that is cool and recently i was named Employee of the month. how awesome!
anyways sorry so short but i must get back to homework. night |
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| I set myself up for failure |
[Apr. 28th, 2005|04:07 pm] |
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| |  crappy | ] |
I seem to do it all the time, get really excited about one thing and then in the end i realize i had my rose colored glasses on and go on to realize even more that it wasnt what i thought at all. oh well no big deal i am used to this by now, what can i do, jack shit. anyways, i am off to work explain more later if i feel like it! |
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| I'm posting-YAY!! |
[Mar. 28th, 2005|12:21 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  drained | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Must get out-Maroon 5 | ] |
Life is treating me good i suppose. I am finishing up my classes and then I am finally on spring break! yay i am so excited about that. Im working way to much i think. I like the money but i never seem tohave time for myself. I have seriously been doing homeowkr all day today. but i suppose in december it will be all worth it right? i have been working on improtant relationships too which is always nice. Jason and i have become so close lately. its nice to have a male opinion on things going on in my life. he makes my heart smile when i get a chance to see him, although its not that often, oh well life goes on. i was just talking to another friend last night about how i am so lonely it seems like down here. I have all of my friends close to me but i hardly ever get to see them. i am finally going to see katie for the first time in like a month and she lives not even 10 miles away. i am so excited about tomorrow night. I cant wait to sing. I am really beginnning to miss mike and amy. I never see either one of them. Mike i suppose isunderstandable considering he lives close to an hour away. I easily could have seen him this weekend, but i chose family instead, is that bad? Amy is only 20 minutes away and it seems like i never have 2 inutes to myself to be able to drive out to see her. it makes me really sad. I really hope once i finish school i can move closer to those who mean the world to me. Geex ihope the next few months go by real fast. im keeping my fingers crossed. |
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| The beginning of NCAA March Madness |
[Mar. 18th, 2005|12:17 am] |
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| | bouncy | ] |
So today was the begining of the greatest tournamnet of the year. I again have made a bet with my dad, who is finally paying up from last year when he gets back from myrtal beach, next week. I just checked to see how each of us were doing and right now he is kicking my ass! that's ok cuz i will make it up in the rounds to come, besides he has all the #1s going in to the final four, when has that ever happened??? well anyways, had a good time tonight with my girls you know who you are....thanks for the goodtimes!
oh and i got a new phone so make sure you update the number 810 986 0888. use it sometime! |
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| On the plane going home |
[Mar. 8th, 2005|07:54 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| |  grateful | ] |
| [ | music |
| | The Sun- Maroon 5 | ] |
This is a long post, but I will tell you its absolutly worth it in the end. My Dad read it to me and he couldn't even finish reading it without sheading a few tears. Anyways, enjoy its an amazing read.
I sat in my seat of the Boeing 747 waiting for everyone to hurry and stow their carry-ons and grab a seat so we could start what i was sure to be a long, uneventful flight home. With the huge capacity and slow moving people taking their time to stuff luggage far too big for the overhead and never paying much attention to holding up the growing line behind them. i simply shook my head knowing that this flight was not starting out very well. I was anxious to get home and see my loved ones. I was focused on "my" issues and just felt like standing up and yelling for some of these clowns to get their act together.
I knew I couldn't say a word so i just thumbed thru the " Sky Mall" magazine from the seat pocket in front of me. You know it's really getting rough when you resort to the cover priced, useless sky mail crap to break the monotony. WIth eveyone finally seated we just sat there with the cabin door open and no one in any hurry to get us going although we were well past the scheduled take off time. No wonder the airline industry is in trouble I told myself. Just then, the attendant came on the intercom to inform us all that we were being delayed. The entire plane let out a collective groan. She resumed speaking to say "We are holding the aircraft for some very special people who are on their way to the plane and the delay shouldnt be more than five minutes." The word cam after wiating sic times as lons as we were promised that "i" was finally going to be on my way home. Why the hoopla over "these" folks? I was expecting some celebrity or sport figure to be the reason for the hold up.
Just get their butts in a seat and let's hit the gas I thought. The attendant came back on the speaker to announce in a loud and excited voice that we were being joined by several U.S. Marines returning home from Iraq!!!!
Just as they walked on board, the entire plane erupted into applause. The men were a bit taken by surprise by the 340 people cheering for them as they searched for their seats. They were having their hands shook and touched by almost everyone who was within an aem's distance of them as they passes down the asile. ONe elderly woman kissed the hand of one of the Marines as he passed by her. The applause, whistles and cheering didnt stop for a long time.
When we were finally airborne, "I" was not the only civilian checking his conscience as to the delays in "me" getting home, finding my easy chair, a cold beverage, and the remote in my hand. THese men had done for all of us and had been complaining silently about "me" and "my" issues I took for granted the everyday freedoms I enjoy and the conveniences of the American way of life. I took for granted that others had paid the proce for my ability to moan and complain about a few minutes delay to "me" while those HEroes were going home to their loved ones.
I attempted to get ym selfish outlook back in order and minutes before we landed, I suggested to the attendent that she announce over the speaker a request for everyone to emain in their seats intil out heroes were allowed to gather their things and be first off the plane. The cheers and applause contunued until the last Marine stepped off and we all rose to go about our too often taken for granted everyday freedoms.
I felt proud of them. I felt it an honor and a privilege to me among the first to welcome them home and say "Thank you for a job well done"
I vowed that I will never forget that flight nor the lesson learned. I cant say it enough, THANK YOU to those Veterans and active servicemen and women who may read this and a prayer for those who cannot because they are no longer with us. GOD BLESS AMERICA! WELCOME HOME! AND THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!! THis is a ribbion for soldiers fighting in Iraq. |
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| Tis Friday night... |
[Mar. 5th, 2005|02:57 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  enthralled | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Whiskey Girl | ] |
Jason Stockman makes my heart smile! I cant wait for our date on sunday, should be good times. I've missed him dearly since he has been in flordia, but he comes home tomorrow...YAY!!! |
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| The shit that is my life. |
[Mar. 4th, 2005|02:55 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| |  contemplative | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Not Coming Home-Maroon 5 | ] |
Where to begin. Last thursday I had lunch with the Dean of student at cleary. Went to bennigans, it was a good ole' time. During our lunch she mentioned that maybe i should think about changing my program from the business track to the direct degree program. I wasnt sure if i wanted to do this and kinda blew the idea off. She emailed me on tuesday and talked about it again and when i saw her yesturday she gave me an overview of what would happen. I would transfer flawlessly and would even be done six weeks earlier. She told me to email this lady named dawn to get the specifics. I am just looking into this we will see what happens after comparing each program. Anyways the whole point of this was to tell you that I feel like my mom is babying me again. I thought we moved on from last year but apparently i was wrong. She thinks i should just stay with the program i am currently in and just deal with it. Goodness, i am moving out in less then a year the least you could do is give me the freedom to make my own decisions. I think i know how to weigh out the good and the bad. I think i proved this by making the decision to stay down here instead of going back to CMU. It was a better choice for me. I have learned so much and I am truly happy at Cleary. It was a good choice for me to stay here.
I was in Mt Pleasant again on tuesday. I saw alot of people i havent seen in so long. I talked and i mean really talked with dani for the longest time on tuesday. It was so nice to hear that she was proud of what i was doing. when i left CMU i thought she was really disappointed in some of my decisions, but it was nice to know that she wasnt, it was just my mind getting the best of me. Also it was nice to feel the love i had from people in On the Fly, people were truly excited to see me and it was nice to know they havent forgotten about me. I sometimes feel that the last semester i was there, well living there, i was an outcast and not really wanted by anyone, It was just me and misty and that seemed to be it. I had coffee with dan, boy has he changed but in such an amazing way that the only thing i can say is that i am truly proud of what he has become. He can make anyone smil and i just hope that he looks to Him for the right answers for his near future. Good luck living in the Mens house next year i am sure it is going to be wonderful experience for you! I also had the pleasure of seeing Kerry. It was so good to meet up with a friend i havent really seen since her wedding. It was fun to catch up and hear what her first months of being married have been like. The trip was finished after a quick stop to see Jim and gracie. It was so nice to see him again, thank you for making the time for me, i know how busy you are.
This brings me to last night. what a decent night. I went to Screwie Louie's with sharon and amanda. got to sing a little bit but was ready to go by midnight, when kristin showed up. I stayed and hung out with her and had a great time. it was fun making fun of picklo. He was up there singing in his cowboy hat. The best part about the night was know i was absolutly not attracted to the guy anymore. It was amazing. I have never felt so releived in my life. He has been such a huge part of who i am and granted he still is but only a little bit. Its funny that I dont feel life i have to impress him anymore, we only talk once a week and it is so nice just to say bye bye to the guy.
ok sorry about the long rant... i suppose i should update more often.
opps almost forgot. I had a dream about Jackson today....I had a dream about the day we met ahh what a great night that was...definately woke up with a smile on my face! |
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| Yoo Hoo |
[Feb. 28th, 2005|12:46 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  mischievous | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Nobody knows- Nelly--Suit | ] |
Jason where are you when i want to talk to you?!?!?!? I hope you are having a great time in Flordia! I just finished a very busy week. my classes are going to kick my ass so i apologize in advance if i become non social for the next five weeks. I love my life! A change from thursday i know...explain at a later date in time. I am going to bed with a smile on my face for once in my life and jason and josh its not because of Bob. Going to finish my laundry and then heading to bed. |
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| (no subject) |
[Feb. 22nd, 2005|03:33 pm] |
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| |  accomplished | ] |
LJ Friends Meme by ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) coolerq• You must tell 24 people about this game.
• jim is the one that you love.
• mike is one you like but can't work out.
• You care most about katie.
• liz is the one who knows you very well.
• jason is your lucky star.
• Bless the Broken Road is the song that matches with jim.
• Somebody is the song for mike.
• When I think About Angels is the song that tells you most about YOUR mind.
• and Complicated is the song telling you how you feel about life
Take this quiz
hmmm kinda freaky yes but for the most part, not at all what I would say.
How can I love Jim, I hardly know the guy, and no offense mike I never "likeed" you like that so i suppose that isnt right either. The songs are kinda close, although i really dont know about "Blessed the Broken Road" and jim...not quite a fit...neither is the song about mike come to think of it. so i guess this quiz didnt really tell the truth. I just hope the wish comes true:) |
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| my two favorite songs of the hour! |
[Feb. 22nd, 2005|02:34 am] |
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| | sleepy | ] |
| [ | music |
| | When I think about Angels... | ] |
Good song I love this one- It makes my heart smile:)
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream lead me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
Every long lost dream lead me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
And this one I sang tonight!!! Love it!
I'm so scared that the way that I feel,
Is written all over my face,
When you walk into the room I wanna find a hiding place,
We used to laugh, we used to hug,
The way that old friends do,
But now a smile and a touch of your hand,
Just make me come unglued,
It's such a contradiction, do I lie or tell the truth,
Is it fact or fiction the way I feel for you.
CHORUS:
It's so complicated, I'm so frustrated,
I wanna hold you close, I wanna push you away,
I wanna make you go, I wanna make you stay,
Should I say it, should I tell you how I feel,
Oh, I want you to know,
But then again I don't,
It's so complicated.
Just when I think I'm under control,
I think I finally got a grip,
Another friend tells me that,
My name is always on your lips,
They say I'm more than just a friend,
They say I must be blind,
Well I admit that I've seen you watch me,
From the corner of your eye,
Oh it's so confusing I wish you'd just confess,
But think of what I'd be losing,
If your answer wasn't yes.
REPEAT CHORUS
I hate it 'cause I've waited so long for someone like you,
Should I say it,
Should I tell you how I feel,
Oh I want you to know,
But then again I don't,
It's so complicated. |
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| What a great weekend |
[Feb. 21st, 2005|01:50 am] |
| [ | mood |
| | cheerful | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Over and over again- Nelly/Tim McGraw | ] |
The weekend ended well. Relaxed for most of the day, drove back from MT P which took forever and aday, but not to bad knowing mike was somewhere behind me looking to make sure i wasnt in a ditch somewhere. took a little nap when i came home and then did homework while having some good conversations. I am happy everyone, watch out!;) |
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| What a great night! |
[Feb. 20th, 2005|01:40 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  flirty | ] |
| [ | music |
| | You body is a wonderland:) | ] |
To some this might come as a shock... i was actually in MT P this weekend. Sorry if i didnt spread the news, it was a quick vist, although not complete yet, and it was truly relaxing. Had dinner with some wonderful friends and then played some cards. great times. darts was a good time at the stone and then ended the night with pizza at the cabin. i am not going to go into much detail but all i have to say is that tonight was great. nice breath of fresh air and even those out with me tonight might not think so, this is the happiest i have been in awhile. little things do it to me what can i say. i am truly happy:) |
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| this will be fun! |
[Feb. 10th, 2005|12:45 pm] |
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| | tired | ] |
| [ | music |
| | nothing, i am at shcool | ] |
Put an X in the ( ) for the ones that apply to you:
( ) snuck out of the house?
( ) gotten lost in your city?
(x) saw a shooting star?
(x) been to any other countries besides the united states?
( ) had a serious surgery?
(x) gone out in public in your pajamas?
(x) kissed a stranger?
(x) hugged a stranger?
( ) been in a fist fight?
(x) been arrested?
(x) done drugs?
(x) had alcohol?
(x) laughed and had milk/coke come out of your nose?
(x) pushed all the buttons on an elevator?
(x) made out in an elevator?
(x) swore at your parents?
( ) kicked a guy where it hurts?
( ) been in love?
(x) been close to love?
(x) been to a casino?
( ) been skydiving?
(x) broken a bone?
(x) been high?
(x) given someone a bruise?
( ) skinny-dipped?
(x) skipped school?
(x) flashed someone?
( ) had oral surgery?
( ) saw a therapist?
(x) done the splits?
(x) played spin the bottle?
( ) gotten stitches?
( ) drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour?
(x) bitten someone?
( ) been to Niagara Falls?
(x) gotten the chicken pox?
(x) kissed a member of the opposite sex?
(x) kissed a member of the same sex?
( ) crashed into a friend's car?
( ) been to Japan?
( ) ridden in a taxi?
( ) been dumped?
(x) shoplifted?
(x) been fired?
( ) ever had a crush on someone of the same sex?
(x) had feelings for someone who didnt have them back?
( ) stole something from your job?
( ) gone on a blind date?
(x) had a crush on a teacher?
( ) celebrated mardi-gras in new orleans?
( ) been to Europe?
( ) slept with a co-worker?
( ) been married?
( ) gotten divorced?
( ) had children?
( ) saw someone die?
( ) been to Africa?
(x) Driven over 400 miles in one day?
(x) Been to Canada?
( ) Been to Mexico?
(x) Been on a plane?
(x) Seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show?
(x) Thrown up in a bar?
( ) Purposely set a part of myself on fire?
( ) Eaten Sushi?
( ) Been snowboarding?
(x) Met someone in person from the internet
(x) Been to a moto cross show?
( ) had real feelings for someone you knew only online?
(x) taken partially nude/nude photos of yourself?
( ) been in an abusive relationship?
( ) lost a child?
(x) gone to college?
( ) graduated college?
( ) done hard drugs?
( ) tried killing yourself?
(x) taken painkillers?
(x) love someone or miss someone right now |
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| Ah what a sad but great day. |
[Feb. 8th, 2005|02:47 am] |
| [ | mood |
| | contemplative | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Broken-Seether | ] |
Now most of you that know Nick may wonder why I could have had such a great day givein the fact that this in fact is the 7th. Well i am not going to lie, in fact it was kinda of a down day just spent working all day at applebee's and refelct on the past. In the middle of my two shifts, i left to pick up product from another store, on the way i had a conversation with nick, telling him how much i miss him, and whishing i could see him again, and letting him know i still see signs of him everyday, especially a month ago when i developed a roll of film i had found, not sure what was on it, but in fact pictures of Nick when he was on stage at the Eric Oshea and John Reep show. brought back memories of good times, well anyways moving on with my story.... I felt so much better after talk to nick, i just felt like the rest of the day would try and brighten itself up remembering things like his little performance on stage as mentioned before. I got back from my errand for my night shift and this older lady, im talk like 65+ came in to celebrate her birthday which i didnt realize at the time. I'm standing behind the bar and keep hearing her laugh, its crazy i swear she laughs just like nick, and even more so its very contagious just like nick's. Anyways toward the end of her meal i make a stop over to her table and let he know just that, she laughter could put a smile on anyone's face and on a day like today, lord only know i needed that. She got all excited and even kissed my check, i made her day, but what she didnt realize was that she made mine! AS they left her husband came up to me and told me that I might have changed her life with that comment...she has been going through alot of difficult times right now with health issues and she just needed a night out on the town to let loose and not think of things. Having her in the resturant makes me realize that god works in mysterious ways. Nick may not be here on earth where we can touch or feel him or even talk to him, but i think his spirit is all around us from the little old lady celebrating her birthday at the neighborhood resturant, or a little kid just goofing around. Its the little things that remind me of him everyday, and its the same things that remind me of what a great person he was and the impact he made on everyone's life.
Sorry for the lateness in this posting but know that I was thinking of everyone today that has been affected by the wonderful person that Nick was and still is. Give yourself a hug for me and know that I care deeply for all of you! muah! |
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| stole this one from ben!! |
[Feb. 1st, 2005|12:43 am] |
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| | sleepy | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Happy Ending.... | ] |
01] Reply with your name and I will write something about you.
[02] I will then tell what song[s] remind me of you.
[03] Next, I will tell you who you remind me of, celebrity/animated or otherwise.
[04] Last, i will try to name a single word that best describes you.
[05] Put this in your journal
This should be fun! |
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