4th of July already.  I just finished reading the book The Know It All, about a guy who read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica.  This entry on the Star Spangled Banner is all do fitting for today.
"Francis Scott Key's poem was originally called The Defense of Ft. M'Henry.  Also, the melody was taken from a British drinking song.  Which is odd.  ( Read more... )

Sometimes I hate having one of those memories where I never forget anyone's b-day.  I hate that I can't even forget my ex's b-day which is today.  And that was how many years ago??? Ha, sometimes it's hard to believe that I actually had a boyfriend once.  It's weird thinking about it. 
I even remember people's b-days from elementary school. Why? It ( Read more... )

At first I was elated to be done with class, but now I feel more of a let-down. Maybe I'm just in total shock at how fast the year went. I've really settled back into school too. After Aquinas I didn't think I could be that emotionally attached to another college campus but think again! I love U of M, and I love SI. Yeah, I know I'll still be here ( Read more... )

I really liked today's Gospel ( Read more... )

I just heard the New Kids on the Block are getting back together. What next???

Yeah, I should have given up facebook for the rest of the semester!!! ;)

One more week and I can look at facebook again!! woo hoo!

Kelli has returned from NYC!!! After getting over my initial fear of being in a big city and having to figure out which subway train to get on... I had a great time!!
  I ........did an internship at the research library (the one with the lions in front from Ghostbusters!)
  .....visited a couple branch libraries, one on Staten Island (I saw the ( Read more... )

This would be my status equivalence if I was able to look at facebook right now ( Read more... )

There are few things I enjoy more than being on stage!! Nothing can compare with that exhiliration (sp ( Read more... )