Between the Light and the Dark

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:39:45 GMT

I want to be like Jeanne Calment and live until I am 122.

wow an update

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:28:17 GMT

so yeah, i am actually still alive but i have not the time nor the energy to update.

so here's the jist of it:

found an apartment in silver spring moving aug. 15.
still looking for a job.
the one i have now sucks the life out of me.
i'm always sleepy.
dark knight was amazing.
Mummy 3 was shit on top of shit.
boys are fucktards.
it's weird not starting classes in a few weeks.
it's weird not starting early week in a few weeks.

woah is me.....

Summer 2008 thus far

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:19:20 GMT

I turned 21.
I had 21 drinks.....i was fine until the 151..thanks Aria and Darian.
I got a tattoo....and now I want another one.
I found an apartment......now all I need is a decent job.
I learned that Conferences blows.
My little brother is a prick and annoys the fuck out of me. This is the last time I go on vacation for a week with him.
Growing up makes me die inside.
I don't like it when people question me.
Sometime I prefer being alone.
I don't always want to talk to people....silence is golden.

i'll finish this later

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:13:44 GMT

New Obsession: Johnny's Entertainment Artisits.....now I want to take a trip to japan.

Dear Job Market,

Give me what I want. Now.

No love,
Olivia.

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:30:48 GMT

In the last 48 hours I have worked 40 of them. People have been stuck in elevators, rooms, a building flooded, and I've been cussed out in 3 or 4 different languages. If i didn't have Lauren, Janay, and Andres I'd have to choke a bitch.

The next little kid that hangs out of a window, gets stuck in a elevator, or sticks their finger in a sprinkler is going to get kick in the head.

The parents are actually being decent. I love the supervisors that I work with (and Katie). Odyssey of the Mind is a nightmare because Intelligent kids are actually the dumbest ones.

June 4....please get here soon.

Passed the French class

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:42:45 GMT

Okay so I got a D in the french class. sooo mad because I got all As and Bs except for that one stupid class. I still had a semester gpa of 3.1 but it could have been sooo much better. ARGH!!!!!

I now am an official graduate of the university of maryland. w00t!!

work is kicking my ass....it's only thrusday and i have 35 hours for this week (that's with only working like 4 hours on memorial day).....I have a 12+ hour day tomorrow......oh dear lord.......

Dear Fren 311,

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:23:00 GMT

I just need a D. Please for the love of God give me a D.

Olivia.

Random Update

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:55:07 GMT

So I've started watching this Japanese Drama called "Last Friends" and it's about people enduring and overcoming various types of abuse. I watched the first three episodes a few nights ago and I am hooked. It's sooo good.

I submitted my thesis to my committee on Monday and now I'm just playing the waiting game. I hope that all goes well with this.

I randomly talked to Shaun last night. It's been a while since I talked to him. I tend to talk to him every few weeks or so. This past month I haven't really talked to anyone because of the thesis.

I graduate in 23 days and I am mildly freaking out.

thesis update

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:29:29 GMT

doing well on my thesis but failing french. sweet.

I like Sushi

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:21:00 GMT

I really do but on another topic I haven't had time to update in forever. School is starting to pick up and I am do the final work on my thesis. I need to work faster, longer, and harder. I feel like I'm failing at everything even when I know I'm not....btw my ENTIRE Econ412 class is failing. It's kinda funny when I think about it.

I have to set up office hours for work next week. I have to go to an employee luncheon tomorrow...i really hope I don't have to dress nice. I'm glad I got my promotion. Now all I need is a big girl job that I like and a new apartment for the fall.

My current method of procrastination is hot Japanese boys that can sing.

I think I may not go home this weekend and instead live in the library....or maybe Dr. Brighton's office so I get work done on my thesis and studying done.

My dad and I held a civilized conversation and I managed not to swear at him. He apologized for saying that the day and time of my graduation was an inconvenience. He said that he would be there and that everything would be happy. I really don't know if I believe him. I kinda just want to punch him in the face still.

Well I have class in 10 minutes and I need to go because I skipped it on Tuesday. So this is me running to class and hopefully paying attention and learning something.

<3 OC

PS the caps made it to the playoffs and it made me unbelievably happy.

I clearly suck at life

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:13:30 GMT

So I failed 2 exams the week before spring break....w00t? I need to get on the ball with my classes. Getting sick last week put me so far behind with my thesis and the lack of studying has bit me in the ass in two classes. I have time to fix this though. At least one of the classes will be curved so i'm not currently failing any classes. My other classes I'm doing stellar in. I've gotten A's and B's on everything else.

Formula for my Spring Break

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:17:54 GMT

Cold + Bronchitis = Pneumonia.

Souvenirs:
2.5 days in the hospital
Massive amounts of drugs
A new scar on my chest from the IV
Not a single homework assignment completed (including my thesis)
Lost 6 pounds in a week (due to not eating)

fuckin 'a. I managed to crawl out of bed today and find my way to the couch.

Complements of LJ Staff on basic journal status

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:42:19 GMT

When LiveJournal, Inc., was launched in December the new team made it very clear that LiveJournal was going to change. We also said that we would respect the values and legacy of LiveJournal. But, we can’t ignore the fact that as LiveJournal nears its second decade it needs to make some business decisions.

Over the past 24 hours many of you have asked whether the changes to the account structure (removing the option of creating new basic accounts) is a business decision. It is, emphatically.

Overnight you also raised legitimate concerns about how this change was unveiled - message received, loud and clear. We're still working out how to strike just the right tone when communicating with such a diverse and complex collection of communities.

LiveJournal has been run as a business from its humble beginnings. Since then, it has grown into a pretty successful company: blazing a trail for blogging and journaling, providing employment for many people, building a community of volunteers, and creating a culture of openness and collaboration which is admired across the globe.

And we are building on this heritage. That means new ideas, new features, new colleagues, new offices, new technology, new hosting facilities, new products, new policies and, yes, a new account structure.

The changes will require not only an investment in time, energy and money from us but also engagement, understanding and ideas from all of you.

We hope you will embrace the new features that we introduce and you may certainly criticize the ones you don’t care for. But to make our intentions clear, LiveJournal needs to develop: we don’t intend to undermine the culture of LiveJournal, we intend to invest in it.

Since when did LJ start charging for signing up for basic accounts?!?!

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:59:54 GMT

The one-day content strike is on for this Friday, March 21, from midnight GMT to midnight GMT.

For 24 hours, we will not post or comment to LJ. Not in our own journals, not in communities. Not publicly, privately, or under friends-lock.

This is a protest that will have long-lasting effects, showing up forever in the daily posting statistics.

This is a protest that will not harm LJ in the long run, as leaving LJ might do.

This is a protest that will demonstrate the power of community, as all users unite to support Basic users, the concept of adfree space, and our right to enjoy any interests we choose.

This is a protest that will educate the new owners that LJ is driven by user-created content.

How Can You Help?

DO post about this in your own LJ.
DO post and comment about it in appropriate communities.
DO remember that it's based on Greenwich Mean Time, which may not be your local time.
DO turn off LoudTwitter and your RSS feeds for 24 hours.

DON'T forget to get permission from community mods before making an off-topic post or comment about the strike.
DON'T be spammy with your posts or comments about the strike.
DON'T forget to turn your LoudTwitter and RSS feeds back on when the strike is over.

Appropriate Times

The 24-hour strike will begin at the following times for the following locations:

Thursday, March 20, 2:00 PM -- Honolulu
Thursday, March 20, 4:00 PM -- Anchorage
Thursday, March 20, 5:00 PM -- San Francisco; Los Angeles
Thursday, March 20, 6:00 PM -- Mexico City; Denver
Thursday, March 20, 7:00 PM -- Chicago
Thursday, March 20, 8:00 PM -- Montreal; New York
Thursday, March 20, 9:00 PM -- Buenos Aires
Midnight -- London
Friday, March 21, 1:00 AM -- Paris
Friday, March 21, 2:00 AM -- Istanbul
Friday, March 21, 3:00 AM -- Moscow
Friday, March 21, 4:00 AM -- Dubai
Friday, March 21, 5:00 AM -- Islamabad
Friday, March 21, 6:00 AM -- Bangladesh
Friday, March 21, 7:00 AM -- Bangkok
Friday, March 21, 8:00 AM -- Singapore
Friday, March 21, 9:00 AM -- Tokyo
Friday, March 21, 10:00 AM -- Brisbane
Friday, March 21, 11:00 AM -- Sydney
Friday, March 21, 12 Noon -- Suva

A more complete list of local times can be found here.

Why Are We Striking?

We are holding the Content Strike because we want to demonstrate that LiveJournal is content-driven.

We are holding the Content Strike because we want the new owners of LiveJournal to better understand the power and resolve of the LJ Community of Users.

We are holding the Content Strike because all of us, Paid, Permanent and Plus users as well as Basic, want to demonstrate our solidarity as a Community of Users. We do not consider Basic users to be freeloaders, we consider them to be valuable content-providers and Friends.

We are holding the Content Strike because we ache to do something to show our displeasure, and commenting on the </a></b></a>news post -- even with cat macros -- just isn't powerful enough!

The strike has four terms:

1. Restore basic accounts for new account creation.

2. Inform users before any change to the site that affects how we use the site or demands on our resources.

3. Run change proposals by the Advisory Board and take their advice into account before implementation of any change.

4. Homophobia, misogyny, and racism must not be a part of the decision making processes about appropriate content of the site, including what user interests are deemed appropriate.

NOTE: We are aware that there may be good business decisions for eliminating Basic accounts. If Basic accounts are to be eliminated, though, that action should be taken only after approval of the Advisory Board and consultation with the LJ Community of Users.

Will This Make Any Difference?

The protests are making a difference. Within the last three hours (as of 3pm March 17, '08), the censored interests have been restored!

If you look at the Popular Interests page, you will once again see the formerly filtered "fanfiction", "depression", "bisexuality" -- even "faeries". LiveJournal is once again presenting its true face to the world, not a sanitized blandness.

Please continue to spread the word about the Content Strike. We are not merely consumers. We are a Community of Users, and we will be heard.

LiveJournal Content Strike, Friday, March 21, midnight to midnight GMT.
No posts. No comments. No content.

Exploding head

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:16:36 GMT

So my head is going to explode and my body is going to fall apart. I can feel a migraine coming and work on Saturday kicked my ass like no other.

This week is midterms week for me. I just need to make it to Thursday at 3:15. Oh spring break how i need you.

Beth failed topic two. I don't feel bad because all of Sp08 failed topic two. I don't think an entire class has failed a topic before. I'm concerned that these girls don't get it. I'm concerned that my organization is becoming more and more like a social organization. The level of homogeneity in BH is scary. The things that I fell in love with about my chapter are gradually disappearing. At this point there is nothing I can do.

I have decided that jackie, j white, keirsten, etc have a syndrome. I haven't come up with a name for it. I picked the wrong weekend to go home. Seriously.

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:47:16 GMT

my wallet is currently saying "fuck you bills!!!"

Dear Mom and Dad,

Now is not the time for you to flake on me. You forgot to give me money for March's rent. No worries, I paid it but I want that money back. K? Thanks.

<3
OC

holy shit

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:14:57 GMT

I have a little, a job, school work, and the first round of my thesis defense is in 3 weeks. FUCK!!!!!!

Little One Part Two

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:30:57 GMT

I got a new little sister!!! Beth! Exciting!!!

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:03:39 GMT

I'm soooo angry i had to shell out $170 for a new laptop battery. Damn it! Bulll!!!

Uninspired

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:43:01 GMT

yup that's me. I just can't seem to get excited about this semester. I don't know what I want or what I want to do. I'm just kinda going. I guess I'll see where it takes me.

I've been using that itunes gift card my dad gave me for early (i got the thing in November)Christmas/just because.....makes me not think he's a much of a douche bag....btw me and him are not quite on speaking terms....and yes it is sorely because of my stepmom.

i want to learn how to play the guitar. I've been wanting to learn for years and never had the time/money/energy/opportunity to do so. I should get on that.

No time for goodbye he said
As he faded away
Don't put your life in someone's hands
Their bound to steal it away
Don't hide your mistakes
'Cause they'll find you, burn you
Then he said

If you want to get out alive
Hold on for your life
If you want to get out alive
Hold on for your life

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:32:39 GMT

i'm not really excited for this semester. normally I'm always excited about a new semester but not this one.

I got a email from teach for America. They want me to come in for a interview when they have thier on campus stuff. I don't want to do it. I really hate teaching. yeah i loved my internship but i vowed NEVER AGAIN.....and i meant it.

i'm scared about the future. i have no idea what i am going to do about a job, a place to live, life after college...i'm sooooooo not ready for this.

Last day of winter class

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:51:06 GMT

then onto the final. I am so done with this class. The final is on Tuesday and then spring classes start next monday.

random note: i want a new computer....a macbook pro....and no I'm not a trader. I can get it with a windows operating system.

Funny vid: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/74

"You pay NOW!!!

Official 2007 Wrap Up Journal Entry

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:09:05 GMT

So last year was interesting to say the least. We said good bye to 2105 and Hello to Berwyn House. My mom and I started having meaningful conversation regularly. My dad proved that he is still as stubborn as ever. The little brother proved that he needs a good smack upside the head on a daily basis and my aunt Janeace taught me the meaning of patience and tolerance.

So based on all that here are a few New Year Resolutions:

-Don't be so quick to anger or indifference
-Listen more
-Take chances
-Study More
-Don't spend sooo much time shut up in my room (this on will be hard with the whole study more bit)
-Get in shape and drop so weight....goal weight 150 by Spring break
-Run the Breast Cancer 5k in Philadelphia
-Have a kick-ass spring break....road trip anyone?
-Enjoy my last active semester with my sisters and brothers
-Talk to my parents on the phone more than once a week
-Hold a civilized conversation with my step mother
-Spend Less
-Eat healthier
-Only go to starbucks twice a week instead of twice a day (yes I know I have a serious problem)
-Go to mass more (something a struggle with during the semester)

Okay so these are just the few that I have managed to come up with so far. I'm excited for this year.

San Fran

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:14:01 GMT

San Francisco was amazing. The best people to fly with are Jackie, Kenny, and Jen Gannon. If you don't like flying try it with these people and you will be okay. Shop-A-Thon was great. I <3 Steve and Barry's!!

It's 2008 and the year starts off with a winter class that makes me want to knife myself. SOOOOO boring. Upper level econ classes suck monkey nuts. It's 5 days a week, 3 hours a day.

to bored to think. will update later.

My Family During Christmas

sweetgem21@yahoo.com — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 03:09:33 GMT

Okay so for all those who know me know that Christmas is not really a good time for my family. Relatives either get sick or die. This year is no different. My Aunt Janeace (we call her Peachie because she "always peachy fucking keen") had a stage one heart attack. She's alright now. Sick but still alive.She has been home on bed rest after two days in the hospital. They now have her on like 5 different prescriptions. She gets really tired really easily.

Anyways on some better news my family and I were discussing the football team that is the Ravens, movies we watched when we were little, and other things. Brandon's favorite movie (the little bro) was Angels in the Outfield. Anywhos my little brother said that the Ravens need Angels in the Mid-field (after the game on Sunday). At the time it was absolutely hysterical.

We woke up early thing morning with the intent to visit family and friends and then make it to church at 10am. Well we made it out of the house on time but the visiting family and friends took longer than we thought it would and by the time we realized what time it was it was 10:30am. Needless to say we never made it to church. whoops!

Last night my Aunt Gwen made a big fuss about us getting to bed at a reasonable hour (because we had an early day). We managed to get in bed by 11pm (this was weird for me. My bed time is pretty erratic). Anyways we're all sound asleep and my Aunt wakes up around 1am and can't fall back to sleep so she decides to wake EVERYONE in the house up to open presents. She's all (It's Christmas, come open your presents!!) OMG I wanted to shoot her. I am not a person that enjoys being woken up in the middle of the night.I had it easy because I actually got up. My little brother was not so fortunate. He has always be a difficult person to wake up. It seriously takes us 15 to 20 minutes to get him out of bed in the morning. My Aunt Peachie, after trying to wake him up for 10 minutes, said "Brandon get up. I need to go to the emergency room and your mom and dad won't wake up." He of course shot up out of bed and said "Are you alright?" She then said "Yeah, I'm fine. Wake up and open your presents." He was not a happy camper.

We leave for San Francisco in the morning. I've very excited. Not looking forward to the plane rides but excited. I managed to get everything into one expandable bag. I didn't even have to expand it all the way. So now I have room for all the crap I know I'm going to spend money on. They are also giving us $156 and some money from savings and Christmas money. This is gonna be good.

Happy Holidays Kiddies!!