Below are the 8 most recent journal entries recorded in road_map's LiveJournal:

Wednesday, January 19th, 2005
12:29 am	Back in the saddle again Wow, this is strange writing again in my blog. It's been ages since my last entry. Life is going well, despite the minor set back when i managed to run my sled into a tree. My mom told me a horrifying story today about how her friend knew someone who damaged his spleen in a football accident and died. It made me realize how lucky i was. I'd like to give a shout out to all my friends who've been SO supportive throughout my recovery process. I couldn't have asked for more. I've been spending a lot of my time knitting and making jewelery, my new favorite hobbies. Since i can't do anything active for the next 3 months, I decided to create my own little craft corner. I'm thinking about opening up my own shop when i retire on grand avenue selling "high quality" jewels and knitted scarves and hats. I'll make a fortune. Yesterday, i FINALLY finished my scarf that i've been working on for probably a century. I was impressed with the finished product until i decided that i really wanted to add some fringe despite the fact that i didnt have anymore of the color yarn i used. So i just grabbed some green yarn (keep in mind my scarf is BLUE) and added some fringe. It took me so long to thread each strand through that by the time i was finished, i decided to just leave it be and move onto my next project. OH and on top of that, its a little too short. Let's just say i dont think i'll be wearing that scarf anytime soon. It's good to be back at school again. I've missed searching for pointless games to play on addictinggames.com and hearing ms rise's amazing laugh. You know everything's back to normal when youre chatting with your buddies and you hear "aaaallliissooon!" and see ms rise glaring at you from behind her computer screen. It just put a smile on my face. Tuesday is no longer the most ignored day of the week. everything i love is on tv! today was the first episode of american idol (holla at caitlin) and its the auditions. It always amazes me how people can actually think theyre star material when they sound like a dying horse. I just want to climb into their heads and experience what they hear when the belt out a tune. Now I'm just going to sit back and watch the amazing race for a while. Im crossing my fingers for the elimination of jonathon and victoria. I can't even enjoy the show anymore because all i can hear is victoria's screeching voice and jonathan blaming her for every little thing. Here's hoping! Current Mood: peaceful (Comment on this)
Thursday, December 16th, 2004
9:04 pm	Party shananigans I just had to make another post and tell about this jewelery party that my mom is throwing. I went downstairs to find basically ALL of my mom's lesbian friends, most of which were wearing stretchy pants and huge sweatshirts. One of my mom's friends was even wearing a tacky christmas sweater with a series of Santa's embroidered on the front (much like the guests at Joan's X-mas party, bridget)! On top of that, they're all decked out in jewels they're planning on buying. The woman who is showcasing the jewelery was actually giving a presentation on how to properly balance your jewelery and how many inches the pendant should be from the neckline of your shirt. I never knew it was so complicated to accessorize an outfit. While I was looking at the jewelery, one of my mom's friends shouts out, "How long is a 34 inch chain? I want to know where it's going to hang down on my boobs!" Oh geez, it was quite a scene! (Comment on this)
7:57 pm	Simply Lovely What a great day! I was completely overcome by the generosity of people. I couldn't believe it when Joey gave $100 dollars to Give Us Wings!! I seriously can't thank him enough. He is the kindest and most giving soul ever. Plus, people were really enthusiastic about giving donations today. I didn't feel like I was forcing them to empty their pockets. Then I decided not to go to the ski meet and rather stay home and help my mom set up for her "jewelery party" tonight with a group of her girl friends. When i came home, my mom was putting together a pastry platter and christmas music was playing in the background. It was so perfect! My mom sent me on an errand to buy an assortment of cookies and a bag of chopped walnuts so I also took that time to buy yet ANOTHER shirt to complete Amanda's X-mas present. I was soooo scared to do the shirt again because i just had a feeling i was going to mess up, since i had NO IDEA what i did wrong the first time. There was a little voice in the back of my head saying "JUST DO IT WITH PUFF PAINT!" but i really wanted to make it look professional. So, I painstakingly made sure everything was in place. But when i started ironing, it still wasn't sticking to the shirt. After yelling out "dammit, F F F F!" and getting a scolding from my mom to watch my mouth, I thought what i could be doing wrong. I remembered Megan saying that steam can't be used, but I thought that is the only way to make the iron hot enough to transfer the words onto the shirt. So i cranked up the heat. Despite a horrible rattling sound that made me think that the iron could completely melt the paper or possibly burn a hole in the shirt, it worked out perfectly. I'm so relieved i finished! I was excited too because i thought that since i figured out the problem i could fix the old shirt and give it to my sis (or keep it for myself). But, i ended up smearing the words i previously put on the shirt, Ugh! But its okay, because i had fun putting together and wrapping presents tonight while watching some of those classic marionette/claymation christmas movies that i love so much. Well now i must go greet the guests arriving and be the coat check lady. I just met the founder of Give US Wings who just arrived (i couldnt hide my smile because she doesnt know about my secret ...hehe!) Well, off to the jewelery party. I feel so elegant! P.S. STOMP PRACTICE ANYONE? We should start planning asap! Current Mood: peaceful Current Music: Christmas jingles (Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 14th, 2004
6:42 pm	3 more days till break!! Today was the first "secret" collection day for Give Us Wings. Caitlin and Megan were such great assistants! When I was about to make my speech at one of the tables, Megan and I suddenly heard this really evil cackle right next to us. It was that creepy matt kid who always asked me in math, "Why are you so stupid?" even though i NEVER said a word to him and i was as quiet as a church mouse in that class. Megan and i immediatly retreated to the other end of the table. Some people were really rude and didnt even attempt to listen to me. One guy claimed that we didnt actually care about the families in kenya and uganda. Yep, he's right, and that's EXACTLY when im doing this on my own time. It was so annoying how he thought he was so funny. I could still hear him laughing while i was talking to other tables. I got home and told my dad that I successfully collected $30.00 in only two lunches and he handed me $30.00. He thought i was asking him for money but then i told him that i COLLECTED $30.00 during lunch. THEN, he thought i SOLD my lunch and got $30.00. Im pretty sure he's still slightly confused about what im doing for my mom for christmas. The misunderstanding could've also been caused by the fact that we were whispering to each other while my mom was in the next room. We're very sneaky and smart. ALSO, tonight my mom accidently let it slip that she got me a ticket to josh groban for christmas!! I love him. And i love her! My mom told me today that if I like josh groban, i'll loooove this operatic singing group that she heard about from a friend. The group is called "Amici Forever" meaning "Friends Forever." The name alone is a turn off. Nothing can top josh groban! Caitlin, Bridget, and i played leap frog during practice today. It's actually kind of tough! But, someday, we'll make it around the entire first floor. I don't think id be able to survive XC skiing without bridget. We were definetly taking up the rear, even behind one of the shlumps (by far the slowest people on the team). We "ran" down to the Mississippi river blvd area and then walked back up with dan and discussed our whimsical childhood memories. I wish i lived on an old farm in New England where i would play in the barn and find secret compartments that hold historical treasures...sigh. I haaaaate Jonathon from the Amazing Race with a RED HOT PASSION! He is probably the biggest ass hole ever! He's soo mean to victoria (even though she's kind of a whiner). He degrades her so much and makes her feel like crap. I think he should be kicked out of the race just because he's both verbally and physically abusive. GAH! Current Mood: annoyed Current Music: SPICE GIRLS! (Comment on this)
Monday, December 13th, 2004
6:29 pm	Hallelujah Well this is my 4th entry just TODAY. I think im already obsessed. This blog is going to take over my life. I'm so thrilled because i decided not to go to italian today because we're just going to be reviewing and i think im pretty well covered. I was debating between going and staying for about 20 mins and I even had to call the parentals AND my sister to ask their opinions. Instead, I'm going to relax on the couch and watch indiana jones and the last crusade. I have a new found love for Harrison Ford. He's so handsome and charming and in no way a ladies man like james bond. And plus, Sean Connery is in it. Just the sound of his voice puts a smile on my face. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery are such a funny duo. It's non stop laughs! Their roles are so stereotypical. Connery is the bumbling fool and Ford is the always intelligent and dashing hero of the story. It's weird how Connery used to be James Bond but now the roles are reversed. Today in geography, i think i lost about a bazillion calories from laughing so hard! Everyone around me was gossiping and i was just sitting there innocently putting on my chap stick and all of a sudden i hear "Allison!" and i look up to see Ms. Rise with a face of shear irritation. For once, i wasnt even doing anything and i still got the blame! First i was laughing because of how obvious it was that it was NOT me who was talking and then i started laughing at paul because he looked like he was crying (and probably was because he was in hysterics). It was such a classic moment. I love the Rise. I think im turning into her because sometimes when i talk i can feel myself closing my eyes as i speak. I don't blame her though, i feel like i can concentrate better and its almost calming. Maybe when i have to make a speech in class i'll close my eyes throughout the whole thing from now on (but then ill get points taken away for lack of eye contact). I feel like im going to cough up my lungs from ski practice today. I swear it was 30 below outside because my body was numb. Caitlin's my savior for stopping to pick up bridge, dan, and me. I'm still in work out clothes because i was too cold to change. I was shaking for the entire episode of Gilmore Girls. Well, Sex and the City is calling (i just got the 5th season, yessss)! Oh geez, i need to cut back on the amount i write! Current Mood: content (1 Comment |Comment on this)
12:05 pm	What are the chances??? I took husband test and I got Elijah Wood! Anyone who knows me is familiar with my slight obsession with him because he's so darling and his eyes are beauiful! P.S. Bridget, we're living in Japan. I'll take first hand notes on the Tokyo street style and maybe send you some baby doll clothes and some brightly colored anime shirts). Your Husband Generator by Lady_Galadriel Name Your Husband Is You Met at a party You Have 3 children You Live japan In a car You And Your Partner Are Best Known For throwing away all your cash Quiz created with MemeGen! Current Mood: excited (2 Comments |Comment on this)
11:54 am	Quizzes! Megan showed me this great website where they have all these really unusual quizzes (for Example: preferred sexual positions which is very GRAPHIC but totally hilarious). P.S. I found out the I'm very gangster and should be from the hood. Your Inner Gangsta by crash_and_burn What is yo name? Yo gangsta name be B.B. Bumble B. You ride around in a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Yo gang Gary Coleman's Alleycat Thugs Yo shoes be Stiletto heels Yo dubs be dis big, fool 4,214 How much money you got? $6.44957135317076e+26 How gangsta are you, bitch?: 82% Quiz created with MemeGen! Current Mood: chipper (1 Comment |Comment on this)
11:31 am	YERRRBOOK Yay! This is my first entry in the live journaling community! I was convinced to do this by Megan and Bridget (feel free to yell at me if i dont keep up on my "blogging"). Right now I'm in yearbook sitting betwixt Megan and Kelsey. All three of us are staring at our computer screen rading other live journals (as you can tell, we are VERY busy in yearbook and won't be bothered by frivolous activities). Today has been going very slow already. I was supposed to collect toys for Toys for Tots today buuuut...I decided to sleep in. I'm so ashamed! I was soooo comfortable in my puffy blanket. I set my alarm for 7:20 and I got up at 9:00! I was woken up by the sound of my phone going off. Sam D. sent me a text message saying "I'll be a little late for collecting, but I'll definetly be there!" I felt SO guilty! I'd just like to publicly appologize to Sam for being selfish and forgeting about the poor tots who need toys and for only thinking about getting my beauty sleep. I arrived at school once again, late as usul followed to a disastrous parking job surrounded by about 3 witnesses. Now I'm here, getting ready to play Alien Invadors...or erhaps Crab Volleyball (shout out to Kelsey for discovering that amazing game)! I'll add some more later. Current Mood: groggy Current Music: The sound of Kelsey's beautiful singing voice (Comment on this)