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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
Aug. 26th, 2008 | 04:31 pm
location: JAMMIN'!!
mood: 
musical
music: All That Jazz - Chita Rivera
posted by: somedayxxbway
I'm SOOO EXCITED!!!
I got this CD from the library, "Ultimate Broadway". It's kind of old, but not super old. It's probably from the 90's because Rent's on there. Otherwise there's no Wicked or anything. But I got it because I wanted some Carol Channing so I could make fun of her...
Well, today I FINALLY burned it and
OH
MY
GOD!!!
All That Jazz!
With Chita Rivera!!!
YESSS THERE IS A GOD!
I've been searching all over for this song!! The library doesn't have the Chicago OBC. And I really wanted this song with Chita!! I'm SOOO EXCITED!!! :D :D :D :D :D
I got this CD from the library, "Ultimate Broadway". It's kind of old, but not super old. It's probably from the 90's because Rent's on there. Otherwise there's no Wicked or anything. But I got it because I wanted some Carol Channing so I could make fun of her...
Well, today I FINALLY burned it and
OH
MY
GOD!!!
All That Jazz!
With Chita Rivera!!!
YESSS THERE IS A GOD!
I've been searching all over for this song!! The library doesn't have the Chicago OBC. And I really wanted this song with Chita!! I'm SOOO EXCITED!!! :D :D :D :D :D
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My High School Crush
Aug. 24th, 2008 | 11:05 pm
location: Toledo, OH, my bedroom
mood: 
nostalgic
posted by: harrystrulove
When I was a senior in high school, I befriended a few of the exchange students we had that year, including a boy named Lars. I just found his Facebook profile tonight. I'm supposed to be doing homework, but instead I found myself scrolling through the existing profiles out of morbid curiosity, just to see if there was anybody else I remembered from school...and there he was. Funny how I'd never found his profile before tonight. But anyway, seeing the tiny pic of what he looks like now sent me on a path down Memory lane...
When I met Lars at the tender age of 17, he was about 6 foot 4 and skinny, with blond hair and blue eyes; exactly what you'd imagine a Norwegian would look like. He was in my Art class during the Fall semester, and we hit it off instantly. We both liked to draw, both enjoyed writing poetry. I used to love hearing about Norway and how beautiful it was there. Funny how Norway sounds an awful lot like No way!
I guess the term "No way" would've been pretty accurate to describe me and Lars. He had a crush on me at first that year. He got jealous if other boys were hanging around me complimenting me on my artwork, he walked with me out to the buses after school, that sorta thing. But shortly after I started to like him back, his interest in me dwindled. And then I spent the rest of the school year on an emotional roller coaster as I practically beat my brains out trying to get him to ask me out or give me some sort of eensy-weensy sign that he liked me back at least a little. I found out first hand how horrible unrequited "love" can be, lol.
In hindsight, I can see why he didn't get involved with me. I must've driven him absolutely nuts, the way I borderline stalked him and tried to talk to him and "accidentally" run into him in the hallway. Shit. If it were me, I would've avoided my admirer like the plague, too. Also, he knew that at the end of the year he'd have to go back to Norway, and was wisely not getting too involved with anybody. I get it now. I just wish I could've "gotten it" back then.
I would consider sending Lars a friend request over at Facebook, but I think I already scared the poor guy enough when we were kids. He sure as hell wouldn't wanna hear from me now...or maybe he would? I dunno. But then I remind myself that that was a really long time ago. Also, he did send me a nice postcard the year after we graduated, with a letter on the back asking how I'd been and telling me what he'd been up to. And surely he wouldn't expect me - an older, wiser version of my teenaged self - to go after him now, esp since I'm married. And we were friends. Well, maybe he would be pleasantly surprised to hear from me. What do you think?
When I think about contacting him again, embarrassing visions flash before my eyes; me bugging him to go to the prom with me *grimacing and covering my face*...me giving him a personalized birthday card...me making a complete ass of myself over him, lol! What the hell was I thinking? Seriously!
Well, OK, he did get a kick out of my little Valentine's Day stunt You see, our school had a carnation sale for V-Day, where you could pay a dollar for a carnation and have it delivered to another student during homeroom. So I paid for a carnation and arranged to have it delivered to Lars along with a secret admirer letter. In the letter I said something like, "Look for me today. I'm wearing all black and a rose at my neck." Then on V-Day I wore a black dress and a choker with a big rose on it. I didn't see him at all that day, until after school. When he saw me, he looked at what I was wearing, smiled and said, "It is you!" He seemed rather thrilled actually. He was excited and repeatedly thanked me, and even waved to me as we parted ways. *sigh* That special day gave me false hope, lol!
I wrote so many embarrassingly sickening sonnets and ballads about that boy when I was young, lol! Happy ones, sad ones, angry ones... But anyway, now that 14 years and some odd months have passed, I've found it in my heart to forgive him for being such a jerk to me in the end. Like I said, I understand now why he acted the way he did, and I know that in his place, I probably would've done the same.
And now that I've wasted valuable homework time rambling about my senior year crush, I'm gonna end this by asking you for your comments. Would you like to tell me about your high school crush... Or maybe someone who'd been obsessed with you back then? I wanna hear about it! And if you think I really should send Lars a friend request, please tell me. Thanks for listening:)
When I met Lars at the tender age of 17, he was about 6 foot 4 and skinny, with blond hair and blue eyes; exactly what you'd imagine a Norwegian would look like. He was in my Art class during the Fall semester, and we hit it off instantly. We both liked to draw, both enjoyed writing poetry. I used to love hearing about Norway and how beautiful it was there. Funny how Norway sounds an awful lot like No way!
I guess the term "No way" would've been pretty accurate to describe me and Lars. He had a crush on me at first that year. He got jealous if other boys were hanging around me complimenting me on my artwork, he walked with me out to the buses after school, that sorta thing. But shortly after I started to like him back, his interest in me dwindled. And then I spent the rest of the school year on an emotional roller coaster as I practically beat my brains out trying to get him to ask me out or give me some sort of eensy-weensy sign that he liked me back at least a little. I found out first hand how horrible unrequited "love" can be, lol.
In hindsight, I can see why he didn't get involved with me. I must've driven him absolutely nuts, the way I borderline stalked him and tried to talk to him and "accidentally" run into him in the hallway. Shit. If it were me, I would've avoided my admirer like the plague, too. Also, he knew that at the end of the year he'd have to go back to Norway, and was wisely not getting too involved with anybody. I get it now. I just wish I could've "gotten it" back then.
I would consider sending Lars a friend request over at Facebook, but I think I already scared the poor guy enough when we were kids. He sure as hell wouldn't wanna hear from me now...or maybe he would? I dunno. But then I remind myself that that was a really long time ago. Also, he did send me a nice postcard the year after we graduated, with a letter on the back asking how I'd been and telling me what he'd been up to. And surely he wouldn't expect me - an older, wiser version of my teenaged self - to go after him now, esp since I'm married. And we were friends. Well, maybe he would be pleasantly surprised to hear from me. What do you think?
When I think about contacting him again, embarrassing visions flash before my eyes; me bugging him to go to the prom with me *grimacing and covering my face*...me giving him a personalized birthday card...me making a complete ass of myself over him, lol! What the hell was I thinking? Seriously!
Well, OK, he did get a kick out of my little Valentine's Day stunt You see, our school had a carnation sale for V-Day, where you could pay a dollar for a carnation and have it delivered to another student during homeroom. So I paid for a carnation and arranged to have it delivered to Lars along with a secret admirer letter. In the letter I said something like, "Look for me today. I'm wearing all black and a rose at my neck." Then on V-Day I wore a black dress and a choker with a big rose on it. I didn't see him at all that day, until after school. When he saw me, he looked at what I was wearing, smiled and said, "It is you!" He seemed rather thrilled actually. He was excited and repeatedly thanked me, and even waved to me as we parted ways. *sigh* That special day gave me false hope, lol!
I wrote so many embarrassingly sickening sonnets and ballads about that boy when I was young, lol! Happy ones, sad ones, angry ones... But anyway, now that 14 years and some odd months have passed, I've found it in my heart to forgive him for being such a jerk to me in the end. Like I said, I understand now why he acted the way he did, and I know that in his place, I probably would've done the same.
And now that I've wasted valuable homework time rambling about my senior year crush, I'm gonna end this by asking you for your comments. Would you like to tell me about your high school crush... Or maybe someone who'd been obsessed with you back then? I wanna hear about it! And if you think I really should send Lars a friend request, please tell me. Thanks for listening:)
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Aura Colors
Aug. 23rd, 2008 | 01:52 am
location: On Leh Booty
mood: 
amused
music: AHM BLOO DA BA DEE DA BA DYE!
posted by: somedayxxbway
Blues are some of the most loving, nurturing and supportive personalities of the Life Colors. They live from their heart and emotions. Their purpose for being on the planet is to give love, to teach love and to learn that they are loved. Their priorities are love, relationships, and spirituality.
Blues are traditionally teachers, counselors, and nurses---basically the loving, nurturers and caretakers on the planet. Blues are constantly helping others. They want to make sure that everyone feels loved and accepted. People are always turning to Blues for comfort and counsel because Blues will always be there for them. They consistently provide a shoulder for others to cry on.
Blues are the most emotional personalities in the aura spectrum. They can cry at the drop of a hat. Blues cry when they are happy, hurt, angry, sad, or for no apparent reason at all. Even watching a sentimental commercial on television can bring on tears.
Violets are the inspirational visionaries, leaders and teachers who are here to help save the planet. Most Violets feel drawn to educate the masses, to inspire higher ideals, to improve the quality of life on the planet, or to help save people, animals and the environment.
All Violets have an inner sense that they are here to do something important, that their destiny is greater than that of the average person. Most Violets have felt this way since childhood. As children, many Violets imagined becoming famous, or traveling the planet, possibly joining humanitarian causes such the Peace Corp. Many of these charismatic personalities take on roles as leaders and teachers, while other Violets prefer to reach people through music, film or other art form.
Because this era is currently the "Violet Age," any Violets who are not accomplishing what they came here to do are experiencing an inner “push” — even an inner “earthquake.” Inner forces seem to be shaking them up and pushing them to move into action, to fulfill their life purpose. Violets know they are here to do something significant. However, they aren't always sure what that something is or how to accomplish it.
Many Violets were taught as children that their dreams and aspirations were unrealistic, so they have lost touch with their original visions. It's important for Violets to reconnect with their life purpose and vision, and to take action. Otherwise they will always feel unfulfilled. They will always sense something is missing from their lives. Violets need to learn to slow down long enough to listen to their inner voice and to connect with their higher vision.
Indigo is the most recent aura color to arrive on the planet. Indigos are ushering in a new energy, a new consciousness, and a new age of peace and harmony. Whereas Violets feel driven to help save the planet, to educate the masses, and to improve life here, Indigos are here to live as examples of a new higher awareness.
At this writing, most of the Indigos are children, although there are a few Indigos who came as forerunners years ago. The words used to describe Indigos include honest, aware, highly intuitive, psychic, independent, fearless, strong-willed, and sensitive.
Indigos are old souls who know who they are and where they've come from. Some consider Indigos to be bizarre. These assertive individuals are born with their spiritual memories intact. Many parents report that their Indigo children regale them with vivid details of past lives or recent encounters with spiritual beings. Parents also report that these children can read their minds and seem to have amazing psychic abilities. Parents are often at a loss as to how to raise these amazing little beings.
An unusual characteristic of Indigos is that they frequently appear androgynous. It is often difficult to tell if Indigos are male or female, homosexual, heterosexual, bisexual, or asexual. It's as if Indigos have both the yin and yang, male and female qualities within them. Their sexuality is not their primary concern however; it is their spirituality.
http://www.auracolors.com/auracolors-tes
Now you know.
Blue- 9
Indigo- 9
Violet- 8
What aura colors are you?
Blues are traditionally teachers, counselors, and nurses---basically the loving, nurturers and caretakers on the planet. Blues are constantly helping others. They want to make sure that everyone feels loved and accepted. People are always turning to Blues for comfort and counsel because Blues will always be there for them. They consistently provide a shoulder for others to cry on.
Blues are the most emotional personalities in the aura spectrum. They can cry at the drop of a hat. Blues cry when they are happy, hurt, angry, sad, or for no apparent reason at all. Even watching a sentimental commercial on television can bring on tears.
Violets are the inspirational visionaries, leaders and teachers who are here to help save the planet. Most Violets feel drawn to educate the masses, to inspire higher ideals, to improve the quality of life on the planet, or to help save people, animals and the environment.
All Violets have an inner sense that they are here to do something important, that their destiny is greater than that of the average person. Most Violets have felt this way since childhood. As children, many Violets imagined becoming famous, or traveling the planet, possibly joining humanitarian causes such the Peace Corp. Many of these charismatic personalities take on roles as leaders and teachers, while other Violets prefer to reach people through music, film or other art form.
Because this era is currently the "Violet Age," any Violets who are not accomplishing what they came here to do are experiencing an inner “push” — even an inner “earthquake.” Inner forces seem to be shaking them up and pushing them to move into action, to fulfill their life purpose. Violets know they are here to do something significant. However, they aren't always sure what that something is or how to accomplish it.
Many Violets were taught as children that their dreams and aspirations were unrealistic, so they have lost touch with their original visions. It's important for Violets to reconnect with their life purpose and vision, and to take action. Otherwise they will always feel unfulfilled. They will always sense something is missing from their lives. Violets need to learn to slow down long enough to listen to their inner voice and to connect with their higher vision.
Indigo is the most recent aura color to arrive on the planet. Indigos are ushering in a new energy, a new consciousness, and a new age of peace and harmony. Whereas Violets feel driven to help save the planet, to educate the masses, and to improve life here, Indigos are here to live as examples of a new higher awareness.
At this writing, most of the Indigos are children, although there are a few Indigos who came as forerunners years ago. The words used to describe Indigos include honest, aware, highly intuitive, psychic, independent, fearless, strong-willed, and sensitive.
Indigos are old souls who know who they are and where they've come from. Some consider Indigos to be bizarre. These assertive individuals are born with their spiritual memories intact. Many parents report that their Indigo children regale them with vivid details of past lives or recent encounters with spiritual beings. Parents also report that these children can read their minds and seem to have amazing psychic abilities. Parents are often at a loss as to how to raise these amazing little beings.
An unusual characteristic of Indigos is that they frequently appear androgynous. It is often difficult to tell if Indigos are male or female, homosexual, heterosexual, bisexual, or asexual. It's as if Indigos have both the yin and yang, male and female qualities within them. Their sexuality is not their primary concern however; it is their spirituality.
http://www.auracolors.com/auracolors-tes
Now you know.
Blue- 9
Indigo- 9
Violet- 8
What aura colors are you?
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Basic Accounts, India, and LiveJournal Inc.
Aug. 14th, 2008 | 04:59 pm
posted by: theljstaff in news
Development Goals and Basic Accounts
Last week we updated our development goals for 2008. Generally we noted a number of cool enhancements and investments to LiveJournal that we are working on, including improved search, usability, and site development.We also wanted to let you know how we hope to accomplish all these things, and how we plan on paying for them. In order to accomplish our stated goals for this year and beyond, we need to increase the revenue gained from both groups of LiveJournal accounts: paid subscription accounts and ad-supported accounts.
As of August 28th, all users will be able to choose to downgrade their account to Basic through their Manage Account page. Additionally, we will start showing advertising to visitors who are not logged in to LiveJournal when they are looking at Basic Account journals and communities.
Basic Account users themselves will not see ads on any Basic journal or community while they are logged in to their account. If you want more information about this, take a look at our new post on
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lj_2008 where we outline our reasoning.Indian Flash Fiction Contest
In other news, we are excited to tell you we've launched "Quick Tales" LiveJournal's first initiative for users in India, in celebration of India Independence day, August 15th. "Quick Tales" is a flash fiction writing contest in which we're partnering with Caferati.com, one of India's largest online literary communites. The contest's winners will receive some great prizes and it is open to anyone with a mailing address in India. We hope that users with an interest in Indian writing or just India will watch LiveJournal's![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/sponcomm.gif){kind=small}
india_writing community. That's where the finalists and winners will be announced, so keep an eye on it towards the end of September! If you're in India then enter the contest - if your story is slick and quick (under 500 words) then you could be the lucky winner!