American Idol is over...tear

Watched the finale last night of American Idol and it was actually really good. I thought it started at 8 but I couldn't find my remote, because my room is an actual black hole, so I thought I would manually turn the channel so by the time I got the right channel it would be just starting. Im glad I turned it on early because it started at 7pm and they were actually doing funny stuff. I was trying to imagine what they could do for TWO hours.
My favorite part was when they let that guy who compared himself to Clay Aiken sing and then Clay came out and sang a duet with him. I was almost crying I was laughing so hard. Nice new haircut Clay...by the way!
Im so GLAD Taylor won....Chris should have been the real winner but Taylor is better than McDumb! Im kind of sad the season is over. This was my favorite by far. I guess I should start gearing up for next year! Now I have to find something else so I live out my goal of not having a life.

Fremont Picture Dictionary Vol. 1

Here are some entries Im working on for the FREMONT PICTURE DICTIONARY:

Broom and Dust pan...


Air conditioner-


Trash can or a house-


A water fountain-

Call me Lucky Luckerson

Before I start my story of the miracle that took place this morning, I need to vent about American Idol. Lets just say that I am not happy about McDumb not being sent home. SHE MUST BE STOPPED. I hope Elliot goes on to bigger and better things and steps on her on the way up!

MY PARENTS SHOULD STOP READING NOW! ITS A HAPPY ENDING BUT ITS BETTER IF YOU DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER!
Okay, so Im driving to work this morning and I started to realize that I am running later than usual and need to step it up. My drive into work is probably 80% in construction zones and 40% of its down to one lane. To make up for that, there are certain areas I can speed up a bit and not worry too much. I am usually pretty good about being aware of my surroundings and can usually spot cops before its too late. Well not this morning. All of a sudden I look in the rearview mirror and see a state trooper. I pull over knowing that I am basically screwed and must take whats just about to be thrown at me. Here are the list of offenses I knew I was violating:
1. Speeding (duh)
2. Speeding in a construction zone with double fines
3. Not wearing my seat belt
4. Wondering if I put my updated insurance cards in my car

He comes up to the window and asks " So are you heading to work this morning?" I reply with "Yes, and Im being stupid doing so." He takes my things and lets me sit and worry. It was funny how I had accepted so fast that this was not going to be a good ending because:
1. The ticket was probably going to be over $300 (at my estimate)
2. More would be added or it might include the fine for no seat belt
3. I would never be allowed to drive again

I saw him get out of the car and prepared myself for the worst.
"So do you know how fast you were going?"
"Not really. I don't have any idea."
"(He tells me but I will leave that between me and the officer!)"
"Really! That fast. I really have no excuse other than I was running late for work and I should have known better."
"Well, Im going to give you just a warning."
Deer in headlights expression comes to my face as I sit there in disbelief. "Thank you! I totally needed this as a wake-up call. Thank you!!"
"Have a nice day and put your seat belt on."

I just sat there thinking that did not just happen! My next thought was if it would be appropriate to send him a thank you card or something. Im sure the other officers would make fun of him so that might not be good. Even with the pulling over time, I still made it to work on time. Very good lesson learned: Its not worth it to speed and I'm sure I will never be that lucky again!

The Great American Idol Tragedy

I started a blog last week about the Great American Idol tragedy that happened last week, but I couldn't bring myself to finish. I never really watched an entire season of American Idol and of course the first time I do....tragedy happens. Of course Im talking about Chris being voted off. I might need therapy. I wasnt even going to get into this season but my goal of having no life was more important.
The day after, I couldn't stop myself from reading every article talking about the "American Idol Shock". I was even able to watch a recap of the show again and have to live through it all over again. I made one of the workstudy's stop me from reading any more articles about it because I was slowly slipping into madness.
Well after last week, I swore I wouldn't watch it again and had full intentions on not watching last night. I however, found myself watching last night. I don't feel guilty because I didn't really get to see the entire show. I did however grow even more dislike for Kat-stupid face-McDumb or whatever her name is. I know I will have to watch tonight and I have a feeling that is McDumb gets through to the finale, I might officially be done with the show. Im just glad its almost over and I can find something else to reach my goal of No Life.

"I did it myself"

This is what happens when you cut your on sideburns...
I would like to thank my brother for giving me some material to blog about. Without him this blog would be boring.

SNAPS to direct loan!

To start out, I just want to give some love to the Department of Education. Kind of messed up recently with my loans (oh that's what those letters were!) and got an interesting email. They choose to forgive me and helped me get back on track in a matter of minutes. I got an email shortly after returning from lunch and wasn't able to call them until my afternoon break. So I sat at my desk, for 2.5 hours trying really hard not to freak out! I was then worried I would be on hold the whole time and waste my break, but I gave it a chance and was done with like 5 minutes left on my break. What a relief...and all is good! But they haven't always been that easy.

My fondest memory is the bill collector that pretty much wanted my soul. I don't know how I could forget which company it was but I cant think of it at this moment. I guess I blocked, because yes it was that painful. This guy would call and harass anyone that picked up the phone. I felt so bad for my roommates but they could vouch for me on how psycho this guy would act. He would call at all hours of the day and I don't think he ever went home. He would bring me to tears or put me on the verge of calling him every last naughty word I have ever learned. I feel that his behavior accomplished nothing. I would avoid his phone calls or whoa did that ever make him mad! I remember one morning he called and I didn't look at the caller ID well enough and did I get an ass ripping! If I know someone is trying to help me out and giving me a second chance, I think twice before making the same mistake. But when the "soul crusher" comes around, I know the only way I could ever please them would be to give up my soul or first born child.
I just wanted to give SNAPS to Direct Loans for not making me worry to the point of madness today. There should be more companies like them out there!
OH yeah...I have been forgetting to also get this off my chest. So Wal-Mart officially sucks now. They have started to directly take the money out of your account if you write a check. So that means no more "check kiting" for me. But that's a bad habit to start anyway...but there were MANY MANY times where that saved me from selling my kidney or other organs to make it to payday. Okay...i will stop being a bad example! But they still suck!

Living on the edge

Saturday was Lora's birthday, so I returned to Lincoln, to help her celebrate properly. I was trying to think of a gift to get her the previous week and thought a pedicure would be fun. I have been wanting to get another one for a couple of weeks and its more fun to go with others. Plus its nice to be pampered on your birthday! Well, trying to be aware of my small budget, I found a couple places in the Lincoln mall that werent too bad. Plus they did mostly walk-ins so I didnt have to worry about making an appointment. We got Kristine to go along, making it her first time for a pedicure. Lets just say the whole process was a little sketchy. The part that bothered me about mine was the fact that I must have had a broken nail and instead of clipping it off she took some super glue and glued the snaggle nail back to my foot and painted right over it. I felt bad for Lora, because Im sure it wasnt the greatest experience. I know it was hard for to me relax with the fear of contracting some random foot fungus kept running through my head. We gladly paid, so we could leave as fast as we could only to be stopped by an elderly woman who bent down to roll up all of our jeans so that we wouldnt smuge our toes. Random...but embarrassing all the same.
We then left to grab a snack in the mall and thought we would play our odds more and Kristine and myself purchased sushi. Yes, that is correct. We actually thought susie made or sold out of the mall would be good. I should have known from the start because they spent a good five minutes trying to get my card to scan. I expected to look at my account today and see $400 worth of mall purchased sushi on my statement. Left the mall feeling not so good but knew the night had to get better.
macaroni grill was amazing...as usual! Also got to hang out at Zens and found that 4-tall-double, vodka and mixer can do me in for the night. Kristine was a rocker star and drove home and I just sat in the back amazed on how she was able to drive this big blurry machine. Of course, her not drinking might have helped her....
Must get back to Lincoln more often!