Goulishly Gourdeous

Happy (almost) Halloween! I love this time of the year, it reminds me of trick-or-treating with my brother and sister until my freshman year of college! Breathe in the crisp fall air, take in the view of the bright red, orange, and yellow leaves. It's a beautiful time of the year and a fun night to dress up and pretend to be someone else for a few hours. Of course, my costumes were never that amazing (although one year I was mistaken for that girl from Titanic, which I went with for the rest of the night), but what kid - or teenager - can pass up free candy? Ah, there's nothing like it for those who are addicted to sugar and caffeine.
Why is it so much fun to dress up as someone or something else? I think a lot of insecure people love Halloween because they finally get the chance to hide behind a mask or tons of makeup. Or maybe it's just a break in mundane, everyday life; it's fun to play a different role, if only for a few hours. Anyhow, I'm excited about dressing up tonight, I'll be wearing a ton of makeup (more than any girl would wear on a normal day) which would only happen on or around Halloween! I hope everyone has a frighteningly fun time on Monday night, it should be spooktacular! (And yes, I'm beginning to be obsessed with Halloween almost as much as Allison's mom!)
Hauntingly yours,
Anna

When?

So there's this thing that happens up north, I don't know if everyone in Texas has heard of it. It's called winter and is usually marked by months of cold weather. Currently we're in the months that constitute autumn, which should be followed by this phenomenon in a couple more months. However, it is the end of October and no signs of fall are even present; I realize I should expect this now, but it still shocks and amazes me that summer can last for about 10 months! When does fall/winter start again? Bring back the cooler temperatures! A little snow wouldn't hurt, but I realize that's too much to ask when living anywhere in Texas that isn't part of the panhandle. And yet again, it's time for a shower because I've gone too long in this weather without one.
Your northern star,
Anna

There's this new show on MTV with Ryan Cabrera called "Score;" I discovered it yesterday morning and found myself entranced by the whole ordeal that involved two young men battling for a date with a girl through song. Who thought of this? This reality-TV-meets-dating-show timeslot is...well, not the best idea, but one of the most interesting I've seen in a while. What girl doesn't like musicians? Wait, I just admitted to watching MTV.....
Sometimes it seems like I never have freetime, so last night was a fresh breath of clean air. Though we didn't end up going to Austin, last night turned out to be an enjoyable time. I tend to remember those nights that turned out well despite not turning out as they should have better than nights that went according to plan, they're more eventful and sporadic.
That's all I've got for now, I need to pack for San Antonio now!
Yours,
Anna

The Little Mermaid Grows Up

WELCOME TO JESSIE'S NEW HOMEPAGE!
Today marks the twenty-first year of Ariel Solis's life on earth, which calls for a celebration! In a few minutes I'm off to her apartment for dinner, then who-knows-what. I'm really excited about spending time with the birthday girl this weekend!
Happy 21st Birthday, Ariel!!!

It's the End of the World...?

Last night, while my brother Erik and I were in the middle of watching "Office Space" when suddenly all electricity turned off and fire alarms began beeping. Many residents of University Springs walked angrily from their own apartment and began smoking, drove away somewhere else, or called others to see what the extent of the damage could be. Having attempted the latter and failing miserably (after calling Sean, who had nearly reached Piney Woods, and Morgan, who did not answer and called back about an hour later - after the electricity was restored), my brother and I decided to take a walk. After nearing the Shell station and discussing the similarities of our experience and "War of the Worlds", Erik decides we should turn around. As we begin to ascend the stairs to my apartment the lights turn on, and I scream loud enough for the boys who were smoking nearby to hear. We finished "Office Space" and fell asleep to "The Fast and the Furious." A night to remember, indeed.

Blast Off!

Go here: http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/kids_game.html#
It's awesome and terrifying at the same time, just trust me!

Life Goes Easy on Me...Most of the Time

Thirteen days? Yes, that's how long I have to decide whether I want to date a guy who lives in Austin...and it's his away message whenever it's not "Do you believe in miracles? I do." Is there something inherently wrong with enjoying attention from a member of the opposite sex? I'd argue that there isn't, but there is a point at which the longing for attention becomes absurdly annoying. Freshly detached from a dating situation, one questions many things in life. Then there are the things one doesn't question, like why that guy on the bus asked for your number. No, I don't want to get drunk with you - ever. What is it with males and their compulsive decisions to become attached to a girl, really enjoy being in the relationship for a while, then let go of her with no good explanation? Not that I'm researching this, but I've recently talked to a few girls about failed relationships and this seems to be the pattern. Time, energy, emotions have all been spent on one person for this amount of time, then suddenly (usually expectedly) it's over. I love boys, don't get me wrong here, but I suppose I'm a little bitter and spiteful now that this has happened to me. Spiteful in that people feel bad thinking I miss him or feel sad now that we're not dating, but we're still hanging out so there's no way I'd miss him. Maybe a few aspects of the relationship we had previously, but I simply cannot miss him. His voice, his being, his jokes, his support, none of these have vanished into thin air like (apparently) happens after most ended relationships. In fact, I'm pretty sure most people don't believe we broke up, which is probably the illusion he's hoping to create because he made the stupid mistake of breaking up with me. Or, that's what he's thinking. And I know that's what he's thinking simply because of the way he's acting now. Let's face it, no one can be the good ex-boyfriend without exuding some sort of creepy "I still like you" aura. I honestly don't like being single as much as I liked having someone to depend upon, to care for and who cared for me, but it is something I'd done for over 19 years previously. Independence, freedom, individuality...woohoo. The perks of singleness, live it up. And in the meanwhile, fight the urge to be bitter.
Yet another single Cru girl,
Anna