Writer's Workshop: Dear Diary

Dear Diary,

Today I found out he lied again. I knew he went to that party and he wasn't telling me and sure enough, rumors starting flying and I looked like the idiot all over again. He went to the party. He went to see her...again.

She's so not pretty, and that makes it point blank obvious to me WHY he wants to see her. She's easy. I mean, just because I won't make out with him in front of the most popular group of people at school doesn't mean that I don't like him.

I'll tell you who I don't like though - her. This is like the third weekend in a row that he's made out with her. And, he's MY boyfriend! We haven't even made out with each other yet, so why is he making out with someone else?

Oh well, I guess we're just supposed to talk about it and work things out, right? After all, I DO love him.

Until next time,
Jessica

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For pure entertainment, I decided to provide you all with a list of random things from my middle school years...

1) That boyfriend, the one I just wrote about, we were "together" off and on for several years. And when I say that he made out with other people on a monthly, if not weekly, basis behind my back, I mean it. Literally.

2) Despite the fact that he made out with everyone and their moms, we would talk every week at school and "fix things."

3) When I was "with" someone else my 8th grade year, on Valentine's Day I told him that I forgot his gift because I had no idea what to get him. I was terrified of embarrassing myself by getting him something cheesy, so I opted to tell him that I actually forgot his gift at home.

4) I "dated" another guy in middle school, I think it was my 7th grade year, and we ended up becoming the closest of friends in high school. He was like my brother. But, the day that we "broke up" in middle school, it happened in a letter. The way we ended things: we glared at each other while passing in the hallway that day.

You should ElfYourself!

I'm most definitely one of those people who doesn't believe in starting Christmas celebrations until after Thanksgiving. It's just not right.

Give Thanksgiving its time people. Think: FOOD. Are you trying to skip over that? Mmm mmm. Didn't think so.

Plus, over the past couple of years I've truly tried to remember the reason for the season for real, y'all. We wouldn't be celebrating that special day with our families if it weren't for the story behind it all.

For now, however, we're going to set that aside...somewhat. Someone snatched pictures of Dearest and I and created an ElfYourself video. So, I'm not trying to start the partying earlier than I should, I'm just sharing this hilarious video.

CLICK HERE TO SEE US DO THE STANKY LEG!

I bet you didn't think Dearest could shimmy like that, did you?

He didn't either.

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Have you ElfedYourself? Do share! Post your link in the comments for all to laugh at enjoy!

All I'm asking for is more. More, I tell you! MORE!

I'm asking you guys for more favors. I know!

I've already asked you to go leave Loni comments on her new blog design and to give me suggestions for my lunch...and clearly, I'm not embarrassed to ask you to do all of those again!

Buuuuut, this time I wanted to ask you about email providers.

Gmail, close your ears.

I'm tired of Gmail. Tired. I've been there and done that, and Gmail just doesn't make me happy anymore. I looooove the layout, how it so creatively combines all of my emails from one person into one little slot, but I can't miss so many emails.

I miss a lot.

People say they've sent me emails countless times, probably even a few of you guys, and I'm not receiving them.

I run a business folks. Things aren't good when you're not receving emails. I mean, people are patient and probably way too nice about it, but it's getting on MY nerves now.

Any suggestions?

Please don't mention Yahoo! I've had some of the same issues with them...

50 Custom Thank You Cards Winner!

Some of you are going to be so mad at me...because the winner wasn't you! I'm sorry in advance, but the only way you'll ever have a shot is if you keep entering, so please do.

And, in the mean time, go congratulate the person who REALLY DID win!

Congratulations, Brandi!

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Not Me Monday!

Kickin' old school...that's right! I broke down and did another Not Me Monday! post because, for one, I have way to many things that I must admit to share with you all! For two, it's just flat out fun every once in a while.


Let the shameful good times roll...

Friday night, Dearest and I did not have one of the best nights ever while playing mini-golf and dining on AH-MAYZING Mexican food! And, since I'm the big 2-1, I didn't enjoy the most delicious margarita I've ever had. There's absolutely no way that I consumed over 2000 calories in just one meal.

On Saturday, I most definitely did not waste too much time watching episodes of Say Yes to the Dress instead of working on homework.

And, I, of course, did not enjoy ever freakin' second of it!

Oh, and yes, on Saturday night, I never, in no way what-so-ever whipped up a dinner that was pretty delish all in a matter of 30 minutes because I had spent, again, too much time watching TV all day.

To top off Saturday night's dinner, Sunday's breakfast, and then a last-minute lunch, my little sister and I did not coat about six different types of fruit with milk chocolate and pecans and chow down on them Sunday afternoon. I would have gained about five pounds doing that, so, of course, I did not.

Then, last night, I most definitely did not high jack one of my customer's blogs while she was out of town on vacation in Los Wages (as my cousin refers to it) to install her blog design when she was least expecting it!

I am totally not hoping that she comes back surprised by the masterpiece that has taken over her sweet lil 'ol blog!

And, I'm most definitely not going to beg and plead that you visit her blog and leave her some love and encouragement for the weight loss journey she's on!

So....don't do it!

But, you must...this one's for real...you must have a good Monday!

Are you a fatty like me?

I'm turning to you, my blogger friends, to help me break a habit. Lately I have been on a roll with eating out for lunch.

Let's face it.

Sonic is just way too close to campus and I'm willing to admit that. But, so is Whataburger, Bill Miller BBQ, and pretty much every restaurant in town. My bank account and tummy are starting to have opposite reactions to this bad habit. One's getting larger and the other smaller - you take a wild guess.

(Credits)

It's just craziness though. I can't keep wasting money when I could be bringing lunches with me that are much cheaper and much healthier. Do you guys have any solutions? What do you like to bring?

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Kelly Ann Studio Winner!

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Allyson

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I know she'll be excited!

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