I just don't know where to start.

I know that I have been kind of slack in not posting anything, especially now that I am back from Mexico. The thing is, I just really don't know where to start. I think I have decided to make a list for you-- The Top 5 Things I Loved and The Top 5 Things I Hated. So, here you go.

TOP 5 THINGS I LOVED:
1. Key West, Florida- I've never been there before and it was so fun. It's a pretty little town and there isn't that much traffic and you can pretty much walk the whole stretch of land that is important (Duval Street). Zach and I had a great time shopping and visiting the tourist sites- like Ernest Hemingway's house!
2. Carlos N' Charlies in Cozumel, MX- This place was so fun! It was great mexican food and they had funny waiters and clowns running around making balloon figures and messing with the people in the restaurant. I about had a heart attack when one of the clowns put a fake roach on the table next to me. Still funny though.
3. Hairy Chest Contest on the Boat- So funny. These guys got so into it, dancing like fools. Zach entered, but didn't win because he wasn't drunk enough. ;)
4. THE FOOD- omg, it was so good! I had some seafood like every night and even tried fresh mozzarella with beefsteak tomatoes and that was good (weird, b/c I hate tomatoes!).
5. The Mayan Ruins in Cozumel- We were upset that the boat was diverted from Progresso because we really wanted to see some ruins, so we were happy to find out that we could rent a Jeep in Cozumel and drive over to the largest ruins in Cozumel. It was pretty neat- we saw a ton of iguanas that just scurried around all the tourists. I just could never imagine that people actually lived in those little (sometimes big) stone buildings. Amazing.

TOP 5 THINGS I HATED:
1. The boat rocking through the hurricane waters- Hurricane Dolly had just left the building when we headed over to Cozumel from Key West and the water was so rough. I fell out of the bed one night because we were rocking so bad.
2. Getting on the boat- This really sucked. There was a line to park your car, a line to give your baggage over, a line to get on the escalator to go up to security, a line to go through security, a line to get checked in, and a line to get your picture taken before actually getting on the boat. Ugh.
3. Getting off the boat- MUCH WORSE. They let you set your luggage outside the door of your cabin so that you don't have to carry it off the boat, but then when you get into the terminal (after waiting in a line to get off the boat and another line to go down the escalator), you have to go get your luggage and hoist it to another HUGE line to go through customs. Poor Zach, he had to carry my giant bag over his shoulder the whole time.
4. The way people drove in Mexico- DUDE...it was bad. Most people in Mexico drive either (A) pieces of shit cars or (B) scooters of some sort. The pieces of shit would just pull out in front of you and the scooters would zoom around you and cut you off. It was so scary that I had Zach take the Jeep (that we rented) back to the rental place as soon as we were done seeing the ruins [even though we rented the Jeep for the day] because I didn't want to drive ANYWHERE ANYMORE.
5. The fact that the ship's dining room is right over the back of the boat- The dining room would shake the whole time we were in there and this was especially bad the night that we were going through rough seas because there was shaking and rocking the whole time. I thought I was going to ralph.

So, that was my trip in a nutshell. We had a great time; though, next time we go on a cruise, we are going to go on one of the newer bigger boats. People said that they were much less prone to being knocked around by the water-- or at least you feel it less.

MY BIRTHDAY- So, my 24th birthday is in 10 days! Woot. The following message is for my friends that might consider buying me a gift:
Please don't buy me the fourth Stephenie Meyer book because I will probably go buy it myself the day it comes out! I can't wait for my birthday! :)
Things that I would be interested in receiving:
Books: The Eat Clean Diet Book OR Lord Save Us From Y0ur Followers
CDs: Sugarland- Love on the Inside, Paolo Nutini- These Streets, John Mayer- Continuum, OR Miranda Lambert- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Anything else you think I'd like! :)

Get it, Al.

So, two nights ago, I was watching the BET awards (what?) and they gave Al Green the Lifetime Achievement Award, and then he performed two songs: "Let's Stay Together" & "Love and Happiness." At first, I was worried Al might have lost "it." You know what "it" is. "It's" that thing that you have when "you've got it." That probably didn't make a lot of sense- but whatev. So, anyway- Al made the audience sing his song because he's Al Green and everyone knows the words to his songs. So- this is the BET awards, right? There's all these gangstas in attendance (and that's not a racial comment- they are all trying to be gangstas, all tough and bad-ass. It's true). And all of these gangstas are just belting out Let's Stay Together. Dude, it was so funny. Busta Rhymes was gettin' it- so was T-Pain and Lil' Wayne.

By the way, I would not pay money to see Lil' Wayne (Weezie) perform live. That boy sucked. Sorry to Lil' Weezie fans, but dang. I think he should have laid off the Couvoisier before the show. Anyway..Al Green ended up rockin' it out. It was probably the best live performance I've seen on an awards show in a long while because he had everyone, and I mean EVERYONE standing up and belting out his tunes. Pretty supertastic.

Anyway, I'm supposed to be studying for my exams-- but instead I'm watching reruns of Grey's and downloading Al Green songs. Z just made me a Bacardi O and OJ. Before that, I had a Parrots Bay and diet. This is not facilitative (is that a word?) of study time. I don't really have anything else to say. I'm boring. I know. I'm sorry. Maybe tomorrow.

Loves.

(By the way, don't forget to check out my soundtrack. And, don't forget to comment!)

If My Life Was A Movie...

This would be my soundtrack.

Opening Credits: Beautiful Disaster- Jon McLaughlin
I think this is a great song for how I felt in high school-- which is when my movie would begin.

Waking Up: Tomorrow- Lillix

Average Day: Hanging Around- Counting Crows

High School: “Saved By The Bell” TV Theme Song; Girl Next Door- Saving Jane
For those of you who really know me, you know that Saved By the Bell is one of my most favorite shows and I always wished I went to Bayside. Girl Next Door is just very true to life.

High School Boyfriend/ Heartbreak: Slow Dancing in a Burning Room- John Mayer
This song makes me feel how I felt when I was in my "serious" relationship in high school- particularly when I knew it was ending.

Prom: I Wanna Dance With Somebody-Whitney Houston; Footloose!
I put my dancin' shoes on at prom!

Playing Sports: All-Star- Smashmouth
When I played softball in the summers, we always listened to this. It brings me back to those times everytime I hear it!

Summer Vacations: Summertime- Kenny Chesney; Two Piña Coladas- Garth Brooks

Secret Love: Secret- Maroon 5
This was the "gettin' jiggy" song in the movie "The Wedding Date," and it was so sexy- but not a great love scene tune for my movie since it talks about not knowing the person well. But, I think it fits my "secret love" moments for my movie!

Fake Friends: Thank You- Simple Plan; Low- Kelly Clarkson
I had some really trying times with my friends in high school. People who I thought were my friends or would be my friends forever turned out to be quite disappointing.

High School Graduation: Here’s to the Night- Eve 6; Time of Your Life- Green Day
Classics.

Starting College: Breakaway- Kelly Clarkson; Hello- Schuyler Fisk
The Schuyler Fisk song is more about leaving behind that guy from high school-- we still talked when I left, but I knew that we probably would never be friends or anything more again. It was sort of a sad moment at that time.

Long Night Alone: Boulevard of Broken Dreams- Green Day

Partying: Goodies- Ciara; Yeah- Usher/ Lil’ Jon; Hips Don’t Lie- Shakira; Low- FloRida
A couple of good ones from college parties and then a fun song for now.

Falling in Love: Hanging By a Moment- Lifehouse; For You I Will- Teddy Geiger
These are also from two different points in life. You figure it out- the Lifehouse song brings back so many memories...good and bad.

Love Scene: Loving You- Paolo Nutini
This is a very pretty song that I could imagine playing in a love scene in my movie- it reminds me of the Maroon 5 song that I think it very sexy (see above) but is much more suited to be in this category.

Breaking Up: The Trouble With Love Is- Kelly Clarkson
I was never really an angry broken hearted maniac- I was always kind of sappy, and this song fits how I felt during those shitty moments.

Getting Back Together: The Reason- Hoobastank; Better Together- Jack Johnson

Flashback: Summer of ’69- Bryan Adams
This is one of my favorite songs. I can't explain it, but I had to include it, and this category seemed to be the best.

Roadtrip: Life is a Highway- Rascal Flatts; The Great Escape- Boys Like Girls

Feeling Angsty: Right to Be Wrong- Joss Stone
This is how I feel fairly often :)

Engagement: I Drink, Swear, Steal and Lie- Brad Paisley; Everything- Michael Buble

College Graduation: Whenever You Remember- Carrie Underwood; Get Out of This Town- Carrie Underwood
"Get Out of This Town" is a good one for this category because I went to college in a tiny town that was suffocating me!

Starting Law School: So Long Sweet Summer- Dashboard Confessional
Basically, no more summers ever because even during the summer break, you either work full time or take classes.

Forever Friends: Find Out Who Your Friends Are- Tracy Lawrence; Umbrella- Rihanna

Death of a Loved One: One Sweet Day- Mariah Carey/ Boyz II Men

Mental Breakdown: Unwell- Matchbox 20; Bother- Stone Sour
I guess if I ever had a mental breakdown these songs would accurately set the mood?!

Deep Thought: Bittersweet Symphony- The Verve
To me, this is a perfect "thinking song." I've liked it ever since I heard it in the movie Cruel Intentions.

Wedding: This Kind of Love- Sister Hazel; Lost in the Moment-Big and Rich
"This Kind of Love" was our wedding song. It's unique and beautiful.

Closing Credits: Don’t Worry, Be Happy- Bob Marley
My dad and I used to sing this together all the time. I'd want to finish out my movie on a happy note like this.

So, that's my soundtrack. I'll probably add to it over the years... but for now it seems perfect. I think I am going to try to add a music player on the site that plays my life soundtrack. That would be neat-o.

Coffee Overload.

So- I'm at work again.

Yeah. That's fabulous news for you because that means that this post will make absolutely no sense whatsoever and you'll probably be stupider (yes, that's a word) at the end just for reading it. By the way, that was my version of a disclaimer.

Anyway, I got my pup back yesterday! We boarded him over the weekend while we were at the beach, and the place isn't open on Sundays, so we had to wait until yesterday to go pick him up. I think that it is ridiculous that a veterinarian's office is closed on Sundays. Don't they know that people come back from vacays on Sundays? Geez. It's like they are purposely trying to squeeze an extra $16 dollars out of me! Well, they probably are. That’s what business is all about- beau coups de dollares (pronounced bo-ku de dole-are-ayes). That means money, for those of you who don’t speak Classy-Tallahassee.

I figured out today that drinking coffee makes me less hungry all the time. I’m not sure if drinking coffee all day rather than eating is any better than eating fried chicken, but at least I use Splenda and zero calorie creamer. Come on- that makes it better, doesn’t it? Has to, because fried chicken has 40 bazillion calories just in the fried skin. By the way, I am just joshing about not eating. I love food way too much to not eat. In fact, I think I’ll eat something now just to prove my point. Mmmm...nilla wafers.

My brain physically hurts.

So, surprise! I haven’t been paying attention in class at all this session and now exams are on the horizon. I was trying to comprehend what my professor was saying this morning in class and I couldn’t wrap my little brain around it. I must have missed something from a previous class. Thank GOD that one is a take home exam and that I have 4 days to write it. I’m basically going to be teaching myself the material as I write my exam. Yay for self-instruction! The other exam is the problem- it’s a closed book, closed note 4 hour exam that I have to take in the classroom. Luckily, I was smart enough to take it pass/fail, so I only have to get a 67 to pass—but dang, I still have to make a 67. So, I actually have to study the state constitution and look at the case briefs. However, my teacher was smart enough to have everyone in the class brief a case per class so I don’t even have to read the cases! Woot!

So, you may be asking yourself- What’s the problem? Sounds easy to me! Hey, if that’s all it is, maybe I could do law school! Yes, yes you can. But, that’s not the point. The point is that my lack of motivation and touch of ADD has triggered a full blown brain-block. I get a crazy headache every time I crack a textbook, and the headache can only be relieved by watching crappy reality T.V. or reruns of NCIS and Law& Order: SVU! I know; that’s weird, right?

This weekend, I have decided to work through the pain and do the work (because I have to since my coastal and ocean law exam is due on Monday morning). I’m thinking of creating myself a soundtrack to get me through it. Thus far, I have considered and then decided against Eye of the Tiger and I’ve Gotta Get Through This (Daniel Bedingfield). People have always told me that studying to classical music is good for memory retention...but seriously, I don’t think I could take it. Got any suggestions?

Speaking of tunes.

I heart Yahoo radio. They have all kinds of really good “stations,” but they also have an option where you can create your own radio station by choosing genres of music or favorite artists. One of my favorite stations on Yahoo radio is “The Coffeehouse.” They play stuff like John Mayer, Jack Johnson, etc. They also play some great fun tunes like the one I’m listening to...Suzanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner.”

Have you ever thought about what your soundtrack would be in a movie about you? One of my sorority sisters did a soundtrack of her life one time and I thought about doing it myself. Maybe, since I am procrastinating at the moment, I’ll attempt to put a rough draft together. I’ll think about it and post it when I’ve got it together.