Operation Self-Care: TurboFire

::Sweating and blogging to better myself::

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Obligatory survey during final paper writing

Music: Feelin' The Same Way - Norah Jones

THE BEST SURVEY EVER... NO MORE BORING QUESTIONS!

the boring questions...
ok so whats your name?: lisa marie wolter
how old are you?: 24 yo
your home town..?: ann arbor, mi...home of the big blue
where you live right now?: east lansing, mi...spartyville, usa
who do you live with?: my awesome roomie leslie
how many friends do you have?: i'm very blessed to have many friends, all over
have you ever...
wanted to die: mmm, i have wanted the pain to go away, which is what people usually feel when they say they want to die
made smores: i love smores...made them weekly at camp for two years
cheated on a test: i momentarily forgot how to do long division in third grade, so i looked at someone else's test. and then i felt really guilty.
wished upon a star: i don't really believe in that kind of thing
prank called: noooo, tho i've been around people who have. i hate practical jokes and things of this nature.
used up 10 bottles of silly string: i don't think i've ever used up even half of one
cried in front of your crush or boyfrined/girlfrined: yes
missed someone so much your heart hurt: yes
beaten someone up: no
have been beaten up: by my big sister
not gone to the bathroom for longer than a week: absolutely not. that would be extremely self-destructive.
won an award: eh...
kissed someone in the rain: if i did, i don't remember it
kissed somone in the snow: same again heree
kissed someone while playing truth or dare, 7 minutes in heaven, etc.: no
been hit my lightning: no
almost drowned: yes...in the pool at the holiday inn when i was 6
bought a lava lamp: not my style
your love life...
are you single, in a relationship, married etc: single
are you straight, bi, homosexual etc.: straight
if your taken, what is their name?: -
if you're single do you have someone in mind?: tom welling from smallville...but he's married :(
who?: or channing tatum, sean faris, josh holloway...
are you IN love: no
have you ever been in love: yes. though i think the next time i'm in love it will be different
do you love someone: i love a lot of people
how far have you gone, first, second, third, home plate: goo.
random questions...
so how is this quiz so far?: i could write a better one. maybe that will be my next procrastination project
honestly: honestly.
that bad.. really?: ...
aw, i knew you liked it..: ........
so, do you own a cell phone?: yes...after my freshman year of college
an iPod: an mp3 player
do you have AIM or any other instant messenger?: i have AIM but don't go on very much
if so, whats your screen name?: lis7702...but i have like 4 aliases for when i want to stalk people.
do you have a myspace?: i have a myspace music page
livejournal?: i used to
xanga?: no
any of those other journal things?: i have a blogspot
whats your favorite restraunt?: shalimar in ann arbor
favorite food?: nothing too spicy
favorite drink: water, fruity iced teas, horchata, diet coke
how many closets do you have in your room?: one
how about in your house?: my parents house has 6
is your phone ringing right now?: no
mine is...: goody for you
but im not picking it up.: ok
ok.. back to the survey..: alrighty
what time is it right now?: 2:33
what kind of computer do you own?: dell desktop and dell laptop that is kind of crappy
so i have to ask..: what's with the non-questions that give me space to answer?
do you like cheese?: not really, though there are some exceptions
whats your favoirte kind of cheese?: melted mozzarella on pizza
what are you listening to right now?: pandora.com - it's on "not myself" by john mayer
are you eating anything?: no...i actually feel slightly ill from lunch
do you like febreeze?: yeah i use it on my clothes after coming home from the bar
STACY'S: if you are referring to stacy's pita chips, yes
MOM: yes i like my mom
HAS: this is dumb
GOT: see above
IT: see above
GOING: see above
ON: see above
thankyou: see above
when was the last time you...
burped: today
laughed: yesterday at dinner, my friends are hilarious
showered: this morning
went to the bathroom: like 10 minutes ago
vacumed: um it's been a while...i should get on that
went to school: last tuesday
cried: september
turned on a light: 10 minutes ago in the bathroom
threw something away: i threw away a mini candy bar wrapper earlier
did the dishes: after lunch
did the laundry?: two days ago
talked on the phone and who with: my mom called a little bit ago to see if i got home safe
flunked a test: freshman year of college
aced a test: hopefully last tuesday
broke something: i popped a button off my new coat last week, if that counts. i sewed it back on already though.
lost a tooth: a long time ago
went swimming: over the summer
went on a date: a formal date? like august
had sex..?: ....
ate something: mini-candy bar an hour ago
this or that...
powerade or gatorade: gatorade
sushi or chicken: i'm a little chickened out lately...i'd go for veggie sushi
IM or TV: tv...
MP3 or radio: mp3 hands down
going on a date, or hanging out with your frineds: depends on my mood
group or just the two of you (dating): single dates in the beginning
yahoo or hotmail: my first email address was through yahoo...i still have it but check it like every three months, since i only give it out to stores and stuff
1% or 2% milk?: i was raised on 2% but drink skim now
south park or the simpsons: simpsons...though i wasn't allowed to watch it, but i would watch it at my best friend's house growing up
mary kate or ashley (HA): the one without the eating disorder
BSB or N*sync? (HA): nsync...i used to have a poster of JT above my bed.
dog or cat: dogs, hands down. cats irk me.
french fries or potato chips: fries usually.
cola softdrinks or lemon lime softdrinks: colaaaaaaa
mellow yellow or mt. dew: i don't drink either
panera or frishes: panera..i don't know what frishes is
eating out or in: in...i loooove to cook
crayons or colored pencils: colored pencils
Mondays or Sundays: mondays...it's one day closer to friday
Saturdays or Fridays: friday
summer or fall: i love both
spring or winter: i like winter for about a month, so spring
TV or reading: tv, unless i have a really good book. i feel better about myself if i read, but it takes more effort.
newport or kenwood: meh?
this is a this, this, or that question... sex, rock and roll, or drugs?: rock and roll
over all...
what would you rate this survey on a scale 1-10: maybe a 6?
was it the best survey you've ever taken: no
or the worst?: no
or was it ok?: it could have been better, could have been worse. it wasn't unique but it wasn't too generic either.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Recurrent dreams

For the past few years, I have been having the same two dreams over and over, at least one or twice a month. One is where I'm back in high school and I can't find my locker. And if I do find it, I can't remember the combination. And at the time, it feels like a huge crisis...like the thought of going down to the office and asking for the combination never occurs to me. The second one is where I'm also back in high school, and it's the end of the school year, and I miraculously remember that I've been skipping my fifth hour math class all year and now I am in danger of not graduating. I've heard of people dreaming of stuff like this, so I don't feel especially unique.

BUT...in the past month or two, I have another recurring dream to add to the list. I have dreamt forms of this dream about 4-5 times in the past two months. The dream is that I'm a bridesmaid and I'm late for the wedding, and by the time I get there, it's already the reception. And I feel absolutely horrible because I messed up the bride's day, and also horribly sad because I missed all the fun. So far I've dreamt it with my friend Kristie as the bride (whose wedding I was a bridesmaid in back in September), and with my friend Lynn (whose wedding I'm in next summer). In one of the dreams with my friend Kristie, there were all these obstacles I had to get through to get to the wedding. I had forgotten my shoes and had to run back to the hotel (but it's that run where you feel like you're running as fast as you can but you haven't gone anywhere), and I had to climb this huge wall of stairs that was partially immersed in water, and then I got my dress wet and had to go back again to the hotel to dry off. When I finally made it there, Kristie was so upset with me and wouldn't talk to me. It was horrible. I wonder what it all means. Let's just hope it's not foreshadowing.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The apocalypse is drawing nigh.

I feel an air of sadness at the fact that I will be spending most of my Thanksgiving break in front of a computer. It doesn't even really feel like a break, since I only get one day off, since I don't have class anyway on Fridays. Bah. Pretty much after next Tuesday I will be home free, with only my final policy paper due on the 8th, which I will have already done the whole thing except conclusions, etc. I had an exam and a paper due today, both of which were surprisingly painless. If only this next week would rip off like a bandaid.




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Friday, November 21, 2008

A little friday morning fun

Music: I Wish You Love - Janis Siegel

All things real hurtful/sad/happy

Are you a happy person?: Yes. Even if I'm not in a happy mood I always have an overall attitude of contentment
Have you cried yourself to sleep?: Yes, more than I'd like to admit
Have you been in any physical fights?: None where I was the perpetrator
Have you been in trouble with the law/ jail time?: Yes...I had to get a lawyer :( I claim innocence though.
Have you lied?: Who hasn't at some point?
Do you hate anybody?: No...but there are people I strongly dislike
At what age did you become sexually active?: ...
Have you been in a loving relationship?: Yes
Have you been in an abusive/ bad relationship?: No, though there were some moments
Have you ever hurt someone on purpose emotionally?: Absolutely not. Even when I had grounds to.
Are you friends with your ex's?: A little bit
Every think of someone from your past and regret not going for it?: A little...but things worked out well in the end
Are you still in love with your ex?: No, but I've got a soft spot in my heart for him and wish him the very best.
Who would you die for?: People I love
Who's the first person you call?: Usually KTB
Who do you most relate to with experiences/life/love?: Katie, Sayre, Emily, Rebekah, Leslie, and probably most of my friends. That's probably why we're friends.
What do you think about your ex's?: Depends on which ex
List 3 of your ex's who have changed you in some way?: No names, but each of them have affected me in some way
Do you believe in lasting love?: Yes
List 3 people you know are down for you with no questions?: Down for me?
Do you really miss anyone from your past?: Yes I do. It's always haunting when you have unfinished business.
Are you in a relationship or plan to be?: No but it'd be nice at some point with the right person
Do you have any regrets?: Definitely.
Are you a good person?: I think so, I try really hard
Do you find yourself attractive?: Sometimes
Are you scared of anything?: Yes, lots of things
Do you have/want kids?: I definitely want kids. My maternal gene kicked in like two years ago.
Do you do drugs?: No
Are you happy with who you are?: Generally yes, although there's always parts I strive to improve on.
If you could do one thing for one person in your life what would it be?: I wish I could financially support some close friends
Would you get back with one of your ex's?: No
Do you enjoy sex or use it as a weapon?: I imagine people who use it as a weapon probably enjoy it at the same time
What�s the freakiest thing you've done?: I'm not a freaky person
Have you ever been in a gang?: No
Love or money?: Love, of course. I'm not an empty person nor do I plan on being one.
Have you ever cheated?: On a test? Yes. On a person? No.
Describe yourself in 5 words?: Appreciative. Introspective. Humorous. Caring. Integrity.
Do you want to get married/ are married?: Absolutely, I can't wait
Who are you?: I'm Lisa
Ever been in the hospital?: Not overnight since I had to have tubes in my ears when I was little
What's you motto?: Listen more than you speak.
If you could change one thing about your personality what would it be?: I wish I could be more assertive/confrontational when the need for it arises.
If you could change one thing about you physically what would it be?: It be nice to get liposuction, though I would never do that or have any other plastic surgery for a quick fix. I believe in hard work.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

edit.

wow...no sooner did i write that last post, i found this on msnbc.com:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27775484/

bringin revival

Music: Northern Star - Leona Naess

This is my first legitimate attempt at resurrecting my blog. Oh sweet blog, how I have missed you. This may be a little premature, since I still don't have anything substantial to say. But I figure maybe, just maybe, it will turn out to be my cyber field of dreams. If I build it, he will come. Hopefully the words will follow.

Aside from the fact that I think facebook ruins lives, I have another complaint. I hate the sidebar when you first log on that says "People You May Know." It's always the same people, and I rarely know anyone. I just deleted everyone it has ever offered up as a facebook friend to me. It's best reason for showing these people are immaterial facts such as "You and ____ both went to Michigan." Well, hot damn! If he went to Michigan, we must know each other and therefore must be friends. I wonder how many times my picture has appeared on somebody's sidebar. And also, what's the deal with people unfriending facebook friends? Do people actually really care who their facebook friends are? Facebook is not a real judgment of who your friends are. At least not for me. I know people who have unfriended facebook friends because they got into a fight or had political disagreements. Good lord. Get over yourself. I started out just confirming everyone that added me, because I really didn't care. And I still don't. But, I have had to tighten my restrictions a little ever since facebook became more like myspace, and it was no longer limited to college students. I confirmed someone I didn't know, because I really don't care, but then they started sending me weird messages. So now I don't confirm anyone that I don't know or know of. But I think unfriending people or refusing people's facebook friendships who you dislike makes such a wussy statement. It's like saying, "You're not invited to my birthday anymore."

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

I'm hoping that taking online surveys will inspire me to actually do a real update





All About Me Part II



What I didn't tell you the first time!


by Esinedfigaro



    001. What is Your Name?

    Lisa




    002. How old are you?

    24




    003. What is the link to your website, blog, or myspace?

    anopenhouse.blogspot.com




    004. Favorite Color:

    I like to wear red and green




    005. Your Car:

    Silver Jetta




    006. Your Crushes First Name:

    I usually have about 5 crushes going at a time




    007. Your Style:

    Depends on the day...if I could afford it I would have my whole wardrobe be from Express




    008. Have You Ever Sat on your rooftop?

    Yes...and got grounded for it




    009. Have You Ever Kissed someone in the rain?

    Probably, though no specific incident stands out




    010. Have You Ever Talked to someone you don't know?

    Of course




    011. Have You Ever Gone out of your way to befriend someone?

    Yes




    012. Have You Ever Made out in a theatre?

    Haha...not "made out" but kissed, yeah




    013. Who was the last person to Tell you, I love you?

    Katie B.




    014. Who was the last person to Kiss you?

    No names, just dates. September, 2008




    015. Who was the last person to Call your cell phone?

    Rebba




    016. Who was the last person to Go with you to the movies?

    My sister when we saw The Secret Life of Bees on my bday




    017. Who was the last person to Touch you?

    Hmm, probably Becca since I pet her all the time




    018. What's the last Movie you watched?

    I watched Sliding Doors over the weekend




    019. What's the last Drink you've had?

    Water




    020. Can You Stay up a whole night without sleep?

    Not by myself, no




    021. Can You Speak a different language?

    I can get by with a little Spanish




    022. Favorite Food

    That's a hard one...I love healthy foods and some junk foods like licorice (NOT twizzlers, the real stuff that's not fruit-flavored)




    023. Favorite Drink

    Peach or raspberry iced tea




    024. What's Your Favorite Baseball Team and Football Team

    I don't pay attention to the pros...go blue though




    025. Favorite Store

    Anyplace where I can get a good bargain




    026. Longest Relationship

    It's hard to say




    027. Have You Ever Skinny Dipped

    Yes...I have never laughed so hard in my entire life...there were about 20 of us




    028. Have You Ever Had Sex

    That's a little personal.




    029. Do you have any siblings?

    Older sister and younger brother.




    030. Do you wear glasses or contacts?

    Nope! I have excellent vision.




    031. Do you have any piercings?

    Just ears




    032. Have you ever Been caught doing something you weren't supposed to do?

    Probably




    033. What was the last Song you've listened to?

    What's the Deal - Supreme Beings of Leisure (thanks to joe)




    034. What was the last Thing you were doing before this?

    Eating lunch




    035. How much cash do you have on you?

    About 40$...which is a rarity




    036. What did your last text message say?

    I don't have text messaging




    037. What were you doing at midnight last night?

    Listening to music while trying to fall asleep




    038. What's a word that you say a lot?

    Gooo




    039. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?

    I check out teeth, noses, and hands




    040. Are you too shy to ask someone out?

    Sometimes




    041. Who would you like to see right now?

    jonnycakes!




    042. Would you go on a date with someone on MySpace?

    Probably not...have you seen my friends on myspace? Half of them are old men.




    043. The first time You had sex?

    See #28.




    044. The first time You had oral sex?

    This is getting rather invasive for an internet survey!




    045. The last time You saw someone else naked? who?

    No comment.




    046. The last time You played truth or dare?

    Formally? Probably like high school.




    047. Are you single?

    Yes




    048. How many relationships have you had?

    Probably one legitimate one, but I've had several flings




    049. How many of them were sexual?

    Uh...all of them? Isn't that what kind of sets relationships apart from friendships?




    050. What are you wearing?

    Fleece pants and a sweatshirt




    051. Have you ever had a one night stand?

    Sure




    052. Did it involve sex?

    No...but then maybe it's not considered a one-night stand




    053. Who are you with or who do you want to be with?

    I'd like to be with several people right now




    054. Do you beleive you should be in love to have sex?

    Yes; I'm personally not down with casual sex




    055. Right at this moment Where are you?

    In my bedroom




    056. Have you ever been to NYC?

    Yes and I loved it!




    057. Have u ever pulled an all nighter? where?

    No. Whatever works that needs to be done must be sacrificed if I'm not done with it by the time I'm really tired




    058. What was the last compliment you recieved?

    Joe told me I was witty online yesterday




    059. Would you ever date someone younger than you?

    No...well maybe only by like a year...but age difference matters less as you get older




    060. Would you ever date someone older than you?

    I would prefer to always date someone older than me




    061. Are you the romantic type?

    Yes, but I don't think I'm cheesy about it




    062. Is your best friend a virgin?

    I have many best friends, none of them are virgins.




    063. Has there ever been a rumor spread about you?

    I hope not




    064. What did you do last night?

    Listened to music and wrote my policy paper




    065. Favorite Place to live?

    I always loved living in Ann Arbor




    066. Best place to go on a date?

    I'm a huge fan of petting the puppies at the humane society




    067. Most memorable experience with a friend?

    Too many to count




    068. Any trips planned with friends?

    Possibly a Chicago trip coming up




    069. Opinions/ Thoughts on Drugs and alcohol?

    Alcohol, have fun with it within reason. Aside from marijuana, I'd say drugs are a terrible idea. Although marijuana and alcohol can become terrible too if not used responsibility and outside of occas




    070. Do you believe that there is such a thing as soulmates?

    Of course! I have several soul mates. I call them "kindred spirits." You don't have to have everything in common with a person in order to have some sort of cosmic connection with them.




    071. Whats the carziest thing you've done?

    I'm not very crazy, nor am I any sort of risk taker.




    072. Do you have your own crib?

    I pay the rent, yes




    073. DO U LOVE 2 PARTY

    At the right time with the right people




    074. DO U LIKE 2 PLAY WIT PEOPLES MINDS

    Not really




    075. R U A HEARTBRAKER

    I think I've had my heart broken more than I've broken someone else's heart




    076. Have any pets

    My little furry one, Casey, back home




    077. Talked on the phone for more than 6 hrs :

    Oh yeah, me and Ken used to do that all the time




    078. How did you find out about Myspace?

    Sammy




    079. Have you ever called anyone you met on Myspace?

    No




    080. Have you ever met anyone you met on Myspace?

    No...but I saw one of my myspace friends at the bar once and though it would be too creepy of me to go over and say hi since I didn't actually know him in real life



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Monday, November 17, 2008

Procrastination looks the same in grad school as it did in undergrad:

Name
Lisa
Birthday
11/1/84
Birthplace
Ann Arbor, MI
Current Location
East Lansing, MI
Eye Color
Greenish
Hair Color
Blondish
Height
5'7"
Right Handed or Left Handed
Right
Your Heritage
Dutch, slightly German
The Shoes You Wore Today
Square toed knee-high brown boots
Your Weakness
Chocolate, music
Your Fears
Not achieving my goals, being alone forever, being murdered
Your Perfect Pizza
Hmmm, anything but anchovies and black olives
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year
Learn to finger pick an entire song on guitar
Your Most Overused Phrase On Instant Messenger
I rarely go on IM
Thoughts First Waking Up
I really have to pee
Your Best Physical Feature
I have been told I have nice teeth; however, I like my shoulders.
Your Bedtime
Haha...like 11 pm
Your Most Missed Memory
Snuggling with Arin and Katie in the Johnston's bed
Pepsi or Coke
Diet Coke
MacDonalds or Burger King
Burger King...I was never a huge McD's fan
Single or Group Dates
Single, unless you've been with that person for a long time and know some fun couples to go out with
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea
Lipton...Nestea gives me a sore throat
Chocolate or Vanilla
Chocolate...unless it's ice cream, then vanilla
Cappuccino or Coffee
I've nevver had cappuccino so I guess coffee...as long as there's hazelnut flavored creamer
Do you Smoke
No...though it happens on rare occassions when I can bum one off of someone while drinking
Do you Swear
Yes, although I think it's a pretty unattractive habit
Do you Sing
Yes
Do you Shower Daily
Yes
Have you Been in Love
Yes
Do you want to go to College
I'm in grad school...College 2.0
Do you want to get Married
Yes
Do you belive in yourself
Most of the time...we all have our moments though
Do you get Motion Sickness
No
Do you think you are Attractive
Sometimes
Are you a Health Freak
I wouldn't use the term "freak." How bout health conscious?
Do you get along with your Parents
Yes
Do you like Thunderstorms
I love thunderstorms...I'd rather have a rainy day than a sunny day
Do you play an Instrument
Yes
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol
Yes
In the past month have you Smoked
One clove cigarette
In the past month have you been on Drugs
Eh no...unless you count the laughing gas at the dentist
In the past month have you gone on a Date
Not really
In the past month have you gone to a Mall
Yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos
Haha...yes, though not all in one sitting
In the past month have you eaten Sushi
I think it's been a few months since I had sushi
In the past month have you been on Stage
No
In the past month have you been Dumped
No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping
It's a little chilly for that.
In the past month have you Stolen Anything
I stole some socks from my mom when I went home in October
Ever been Drunk
Yes
Ever been called a Tease
Only playfully
Ever been Beaten up
Just by my big sister :)
Ever Shoplifted
I'm not so attached to material goods that the idea of shoplifting would even enter my mind
How do you want to Die
Wrinkly and old, in my sleep
What do you want to be when you Grow Up
Social worker extraordinaire
What country would you most like to Visit
Italy
Number of Drugs I have taken
Illegal?
Number of CDs I own
More than most people, since I don't use iTunes or any downloading device
Number of Piercings
Just ears
Number of Tattoos
I don't think I would ever want a tattoo
Number of things in my Past I Regret
A lot. Anyone who says they don't have regrets is kidding themselves.
In a Boy/Girl...
Favorite Eye Color
Doesn't matter
Favorite Hair Color
Doesn't matter as long as it's clean
Short or Long Hair
I've been attracted to all types of hairstyles on men
Height
Taller than me, preferably
Weight
Heavier than me, preferably
Best Clothing Style
Doesn't matter, as long as the clothes fit and they don't look like a dad or a nerd.