Yesterday we had the informational meeting about the trip to Europe with the Foreign Language department at my school. They are going to Spain, Franch, and Italy in June and it sounds really fun and I think I am going to go. I have always wanted to go to Europe (for some reason my mom doesnt at all) so this might be a fun opportunity especially with some people from school. Has anybody else gone on a trip like this with their school or do you have a program that even offers one? (I always like to end some of my entries with a question to allow some people to comment...hehehe)

I got this quiz from x shinsei's journal. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/leonardo/ What did everybody else get?

You are an Intrapersonal thinker
Intrapersonal thinkers:
Spend a lot of time thinking about and trying to understand themselves
Reflect on their thoughts and moods, and work to improve them
You understand how your behaviour affects your relationships with others

Like intrapersonal thinkers, Leonardo worked hard to improve all aspects of himself. Other Intrapersonal thinkers include
Sigmund Freud, Gandhi, Grahame Greene

Careers which suit Intrapersonal Thinkers include
Psychologist, Teacher, Pilot, Child care worker, Explorer, Drama therapist
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I HATE BACKSTABBERS. I am bound to get a couple people from a site (Paula and Simon Heaven) banned, they are so rude!

From the Elven-Board

1. What was the first "real" CD you bought, and how old were you when you bought it?
Phantom of the Opera and Joseph and the Techicolor Dreamcoat...I have no idea why I bought these though when I was 7 years old.

2. If you could be a website (that's not your own), what would you be and why?
http://pink-flamingo.org
Such an adorable site...flamingos are awesome!

3. What color represents you the most, and why do you think so?
Black or white because they represent all colors and emotions.

4. Who do you admire the most on this forum, and why?
Lizzie because she created this awesome place and she is a really nice person and helped me because I am so stupid with HTML and all that lingo.

5. How much space, files, and folders do you have in your files?
Size-315 MB
Size on disk-316 MB
Contains- 259 files, 36 folders

6. What is the most annoying thing about your parents?
They never listen to my whole side of the story before they cut me off and tell me their opinion.

This weekend since we have Monday off also, my family is going to Cedar Point (Sandusky, Ohio) for their Halloweekends event. This was our first year getting their season's passes and we have already been there 3 times so far over the summer. It is what I call my second home. I love rollercoasters! If you are interested, their offical website is www.cedarpoint.com
Has anybody else been there before and/or love rollercoasters?

Heres a description of all of the rollercoasters (I have been on the ones with the * next to them):
Blue Streak* -70 feet tall, oldest coaster there, mild
Raptor* -140 feet tall, built in 1994, 6 loops/upside down, part of "Fearsome 5"
Corkscrew* -3 loops, mild upside-down coaster, good for beginners
Disaster Transport* -inside coaster, dark like Space Mountain in Disney, short ride but long line
Wicked Twister* -200 feet tall, built in 2001, vertical roller coaster, part of "Fearsome 5"
Wildcat* -50 feet tall, bad breaks but very speedy
Iron Dragon* -suspended coaster, no hills but cool sideways turns, zoom over water and through trees
Millienium Force* -310 feet tall, built in 2000, part of "Fearsome 5", 95 miles per hour, get a handstamp or go to the park when it first opens
Mantis* -stand up coaster, 4 loops/upside down, built in 1996
Magnum XL 200* -205 feet tall, 72 miles per hour, 65 degree drop, built in 1989, part of "Fearsome 5"
Gemini* -125 feet tall, 60 miles per hour, 55 degree drop, built in 1978
Woodstock Express* -kiddy roller coaster, I went on with my little cousins
Jr. Gemini -kiddy roller coaster, cannot go on under 48" tall
Mine Ride* -40 feet tall, very smooth and easy
Mean Streak* -160 feet tall, 50 degree drop, bumpy ride, built in 1991
Top Thrill Dragster -built in 2003, 90 degree angle, 420 feet, 110 miles per hour, wasnt working when I was there, part of "Fearsome 5"

Measure of A Man is finally coming out tommorrow! From what all the reviews said, it is supposted to be really good so buy it if you are interested! I will put my own little review up tommorrow for each of the songs!

Here is a list of the songs:
Invisible
I Will Carry You
The Way
When You Say You Love Me
No More Sad Songs
Measure of A Man
Run to Me
Shine
I Survived You
This is the Night
Perfect Day
Touch

Any questions, feel free to ask me!

So does anybody want to know more about me? If you are interested, read this!

Layer One

Name: Alison (aka Courtney)
Birth date: May 30,1989
Currently living in: Illinois
Places lived: Illinois
Hair Color: Light Brown
Height: 5'4"
Righty or Lefty: Righty
Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Layer Two

Your heritage: Irish, Lithuanian, Bohemian
The shoes you wore today: Black Mudd brand shoes
Your weakness: Worrywart
Your fears: Being rejected
Your perfect pizza: Thin crust with cheese!
Goal you'd like to achieve: To become a famous singer

Layer Three

Your most overused phrase on IM: hmmmm
Your thoughts first waking up: Is it morning already? or I am going back to sleep no matter what they say.
Your best physical feature: My teeth.
Your bedtime: I try to go to bed around 10 because I am dead in the morning.
Your most missed memory: My old neighbors...playing everyday during the summer when we were younger

Layer Four

Pepsi or Coke: Coke
McDonald's or Burger King: Burger King
Single or group dates: Doesnt matter
Adidas or Nike: Adidas
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Neither
Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla
Cappuccino or coffee: Neither

Layer Five

Smoke: Nope.
Curse: Yes, I dont in front of my parents though!
Sing: All the time!
Do you think you've been in love: Duh, I am in love now!
Want to go to college: Yuppers!
Like(d) high school: Its cool so far!
Want to get married: Most likely.
Believe in yourself: Sometimes.
Get motion sickness: Nope, not usually.
Think you're attractive: Not really.
Think you're a health freak: Nope
Get along with your parents: Most of the time.
Like thunderstorms: Yeah!!!
Play an instrument: Nope...I am a singer.

Layer Six

In the past year...
Drank alcohol: No
Smoked: No
Done a drug: I am a good girl, no.
Made Out: No, sadly enough.
Eaten an entire box of Oreos: I dont like Oreos.
Eaten sushi: Nope! I want to try it though.
Been on stage: Yeah!!!
Been dumped/rejected: No, since I never had a boyfriend.
Gone skating: Dont remember!
Made homemade cookies: I dont think so...
Gone skinny-dipping: Ha. Nope.
Dyed your hair: Nada.
Stolen anything: Nope. This layer was pretty boring for me!

Layer Seven

Ever...
Played a game that required removal of clothing: No
Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: No.
Been caught "doing something": Nope.
Been called a tease: Maybe, I dont remember. I have been called lots of things.
Gotten beaten up: No, luckily!
Shoplifted: Nope!

Layer Eight

Age you hope to be married: Whenever I am ready. Not too young nor old.
Number of Children: Not really sure yet. I might want to adopt kiddies.
Describe your dream wedding: With Clay!
Where you want to go to college: Duke, UNC, or UConn
What do you want to be when you grow up: Singer/Music Producer, Rollercoaster Designer, or Web Designer
What country would you most like to visit: Too many to count.

Layer Nine

In a girl/guy...
Best eye color: Green
Best hair color: Doesnt matter.
Best weight: In the 100s.
Best first date movies? I dunno!
Best first kiss location: Ditto with the last question!

Layer Ten

Number of drugs taken illegally: None
Number of people I could trust my life with: Two
Number of CDs that I own: A lot!
Number of piercings: None
Number of tattoos: 0
Number of times my name has appeared in the newspaper: I dont remember, a couple.
Number of scars on my body: One, that I am 100% sure of.
Number of things in my past that I regret: A LOT!

If you are interested in buying Clay's CD, but dont know if you should get it, here's my own personal review.

I really do recommend this, not just because I like him either. They didnt distort his voice with backup singers and the background music really adds to the songs. I am sure you would like this CD if you like pop music and each song adds something a little different. Plus on amazon.com it went platinum just from the PREORDER sales. I think that is saying quite a good statement in itself!

1. Invisible- This is the single that was released so you most likely will hear it on the radio. It is probably the most commerical song on the album like a song he would most likely sing on American Idol.

2. I Will Carry You- The lyrics are really meaningful and cute! The beat sounds like something you would hear on another singer's album. His voice sounds different at the beginning, but in a good way.

3. The Way- This is a good song, but it is the most dragged on out of all of them. One of my least favorites, but hey it might not be for everybody else.

4. When You Say You Love Me- This one has a little country tune to it which adds to the album. It isnt the best song, but not the worst either.

5. No More Sad Songs- This is another one with a good beat like something you would hear on a different CD. The meaning of this song is a lot different from some other songs.

6. Run to Me- This sounds probably the most like him on American Idol. Along with I will Carry you, it has a cute meaning to the song. <3

7. Shine- This song doesnt fit the best with his voice and he doesnt always sound like the classic Clay. It isnt a bad song though.

8. I Survived You- This is one of my favorites, I think the whole package is really awesome! It sounds like him, has good lyrics, and the refrain is cool. He has a longer range in this song.

9. This is the Night- I am getting tired of this song since I already heard it so many times before and I am sure all Clay fans have.

10. Perfect Day- Another of of the best! A classic love song that of course I have to love! I love the refrain like I Survived You.

11. Measure of a Man- So this is where the title of the album came from. Well they sure did a good job of naming it because he could be that person in the song. Very good! Two thumbs up!

12. Touch- This song is the most NOT like Clay since it has a couple sexual refrences which I was at first surprised about. It is one of my favorites though since it is the most diverse and could be one of those songs you play at a party!

Thanks to JoMamma and mysticasend on DMB for my adorable buddyland icon and background! Would anybody be interested in becoming closer friends with me?

AIM: K1sses4Clay
E-mail: K1sses4Clay@aol.com

Please U2U or e-mail me first with your AIM screen name because I have the feature on where I can only chat with people on my buddy list since I was getting many spam IMs. Thanks! <3

To make her day even more special, everybody lets give her many birthday wishes for today she is FOURTEEN!!!

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Emiliza,
Happy birthday to you!

Have a great year with many more to come!

http://dollar.biz.uiowa.edu/~yingzhan/index.php

The site really explains a lot more. If you have a blog and meet all the other requirements, please sign up as a huge favor to Dodo on her graduate school project!

A Short Explanation from a post on DMB:
Much like match.com, it matches people through "reading" their blogs. This matching is for online friendship. Once you joined BlogMatch, it will search for blogs that contain your interests. It also will search for blogs contain unique terms which you are talking about on your blog. It will notify you by email if such matches occur. You can decide whether you wish to read the matched blogs. I hope this service will help you find more personal blogs that better fit your interests. Right now the matching part is still under construction because I need people to sign up first. The registration is free! If you are interested in finding more interesting personal blogs, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO SIGN UP!! Because I set a goal for 50 new members by next Tuesday for the class which this project is written for, I'm offering a promotion. The first 50 approved members will be plugged on pure-essence.net (google rank: 6/10) for a minimum of 10 days!! To be an approved member you need to submit your blog and after I approve you, you will have to LOG IN to demonstrate the email address you used to sign up with is valid. Referring to other people will gain you more plug.

My Name: Courtney
My E-mail: K1sses4Clay@aol.com

5 things that you're wearing
1. Abercrombie 55 t-shirt
2. red panda pajama pants
3. glasses
4. underwear
5. -----

5 things you're doing right now
1. answering this survey
2. thinking about my answers
3. thinking about Clay
4. listening to the dryer
5. wondering about new topics to post at on the Elven-board

5 things you ate in the last 24 hours
1. left-over pizza
2. milk
3. bagel dog
4. cheese
5. sweet pickles

5 things you did so far today
1. woke up
2. played Wario World
3. talked to my mom
4. got online
5. played Insani Aquarium

5 things you can hear right now
1. somebody getting offline
2. the dryer
3. me typing
4. the computer buzzing
5. my mom upstairs

5 thoughts that are in your head
1. I love Clay
2. When am I going to finish my homework
3. Will Amanda ever come online
4. Are there any new posts
5. My head hurts

5 things you look for in a boyfriend
1. sweet
2. has to make me laugh
3. caring, sensitive
4. honest
5. always there for me

5 famous people you'd bang in a second
1. Clay Aiken
2. Ditto
3. Ditto
4. Ditto
5. Ditto

5 things that you love
1. Family
2. Clay
3. Friends
4. Dogs
5. Shopping

I never thought I was like either of these! Luckily, they are just online quizzes!


and

You Are A Romantic Kisser!

About Your Kissing Style:

You'll only kiss if the mood is right and if you think you are falling in love.

Some may say you're old fashioned, but when you kiss, you see stars!

One kiss from you, and anyone will be hooked forever.

What Your Kissing Style Says About You:

You're no prude, but if you're going to get sexual, it needs to mean something.

You prefer to take things slow, because it only makes them better in the long run.

You're much more likely to find yourself engaged than in some stranger's bed.

Your Personal Kissing Matches and Mismatches:

You and another Romantic Kisser is just pure bliss. You both enjoy the finer aspects of
seduction and have the preference of taking things slow. It's practially love at first site.
You'll also find yourself attracted to Juicy Kissers. The
way a Juicy Kisser locks eyes with you and draws you in is almost cosmic...

Manic Kissers are to be avoided at all costs. These kissers
love to kiss everyone and can never commit to one person. Next! Carnal Kissers aren't
your style either. They'll push you for sex way too soon... and get very upset when they don't get their way.

I dont know if anybody has been looking at my plugs, but try to. There are some really neat message boards and sites up there! The latest one added was Tom's.
At DMB, I requested a pixel Spongebob/Patrick/Squidward avatar. I already got two different ones which I like a lot, but please I would appreciate any more! 25-50 bucks up for grabs here! A big thank you to Jackie and Connie for already helping out!

From a post on www.elven-board.com and from Tom's blog!

1)You are on the edge of a forest. What is the day like?
The sun is setting for the day with many shades of colors of orange and pink. I feel at peace with myself.

2)What does the forest look like?
It is during the middle of fall with many trees and all of their leaves are changing colors and falling off.

3)You can see a path. What does it look like?
It is a plain dirt path. It seems like the road less traveled by since nobody ever goes in the middle of the forest.

4)You come across a drinking vessel of some form. Describe.
There is a old stone well with clear clean water in it. It is in an opening with many trees around it. The path go by it.

5)There is a tree blocking your path. Describe. How do you get past it?
I walk around the tree. It is a very big tree and looks like a different type from the rest. All of its leaves have already fallen off. The roots come out of the ground slightly and I have to watch my steps carefully.

6)You find a key. Describe it. What do you do to it?
I see a shiny small silver key at the edge of one of the tree roots. I take it along in case somebody is looking for it up ahead. It looks like a foreign type of key.

7)You come across a snake, lying in the path. What do you do to get past it?
I start to walk slower since it is sleeping right in the middle of the path hidden by a few leaves. It isnt a large snake, but it might be poisonous so I am careful.

8)You come across some sort of house, surrounded by a fence. Describe the fence.
The fence is a made out of a short, brick wall. It has a gate that is a tad smaller than the rest of the fence.

9)You manage to get past the fence. Describe the building. Does anyone live there? Who are the inhabitants?
It doesnt look like anybody is home, but it looks like a cozy little cottage made mostly out of brick from Europe. In the front windows, there are a couple small pots of flowers that are still alive during colder weather.

10) You go inside. What is there? Who is there?
It isnt a modern looking house, but it is nice and has many old-fashioned appliances. Nobody is home like I thought, but there is a small lamp on in the kitchen.

11) You leave the building and come across an animal. Describe.
It is a white-tailed deer. I am surprised that is isnt really afraid of me. It seems like it is looking for food and is very skinny. I feel bad that I dont have anything for it, but I have to move on.

12) You find water. What is the water like? How is it set in the land?
It is the same type of clear water that was in the well. It is a skinny little creek with just enough water not to overflow. Its base is made out of stone and it is set over a hill. It seems to continue for a while, but I dont have enough time to trace how far back it goes.

13)Finally you come to a cliff. What do you see? What do you do?
It is really getting dark out with barely enough light to get home. I sit down and rest for about 15 minutes before I continue on. This place intrested me, but I still cannot put all the pieces of the puzzle together. How come I never knew this forest was here before and it is only 10 minutes away from my house? I can hear the trickle of the stream behind me and some small creatures scurrying to find shelter before there is no more light. I quietly stand up and make my way down the hill and towards the direction of my house.