get LOST. seriously.

Last night's ep was so good. This season has been very promising. Back when the series started, I can remember coming up with strategies and ideas with my old roommate Lauren when we were at college. I don't remember ever EVER thinking of "time travel." HOLY CRAP!

Not to mention....... some serious hotties as usual. haha!

I have the day off from the kids. I needed it.
My phone died. Like for real died. RIP.
I'm very disappointed. It was the first phone I'd had for over a year without breaking. It was such a hearty chunk of steel I never thought this would happen.

I guess I should go get another one.

I kind of like being unreachable though..............
Maybe I'll change my number. Just for kicks.

Wait.. do people do that? Just for fun?
Weird.

It's Sunday... I need a 6 pack of PBR stat!

I heard the other day that there is some talk in GA about allowing each county to decide if they will allow alcohol sales on Sunday. According to Bob Barr... we shouldn't get our hopes up.

http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/barrcode/entries/2008/02/15/sunday_alcohol_sales_in_georgi.html

Oh well. I mean... if you live here long enough, you get used to planning ahead... right?

I added another poll... you should do it. I'll post the results after it expires.
Any ideas for another poll? Let me know.

I'm really not feelin' the whole "school" thing today.
Someone needs to whip me in shape.

...In other news... this is pretty sweet:

It's late.....

I just finished my research paper, finally.
Of course I had to wait until Idol went off, since, as I already mentioned, there are some SERIOUS HOTTIES this season. Serious.

Anyway, if any of you hadn't noticed, there's this new poll thing on the side of my blog. I also added a list of other blogs that I read.

Right now I'm reading this book called "One Tuesday Morning." It is about two different married men who are both in the Twin Towers on 9/11. One of them is found but is mistaken for the other, etc, basically.... its got a crazy twist and I'm loving it. I haven't been able to put it down. It is definitely fiction, but such a great escape.

I need to go to philly soon. SOON. I've got that philly-itch!
While that almost sounded dirty or weird, I think I'll keep it. It has a nice ring.

I should be doing homework, but...

I was just sitting outside and I realized: WOW.
I am so lucky to have what I have. I live at a beautiful house with my amazing mom, stepdad and little brother. When I need an escape, all I really have to do is go outside and look...
The sunset, our pretty horses running around, the comfortable silence. I love it.
My mom is the most amazing human being in the world. I can't really describe it.


Anyway...

My super mega creepy crush as of date is by no doubt, THE JONAS BROTHERS.
Seriously. Not only are they hotties, but I can jam out in my car to them consistently.
What more do you really need?
Hello boys...........





OUCH!
Hello... EUROTRASH??!

Ok, TRY AGAIN.
My b.









MUCH BETTER.

Goodnight.......
xo,
shaikens.

this made my morning... seriously...

I was driving to school this morning, listening to the regular guys of course, when they had State Representative James Mills from Gainesville on to talk about his latest proposed bill:
To seize the vehicles of illegal immigrants driving in this country.

Here is the link to the article from the ajc:
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/02/18/vehicle_0219.html

REASONS THIS IS AWESOME:
Over a short time, this would make a huge diff. in the budget problems for healthcare, the government and our taxes would not be paying for these illegal people to drive around and kill people, etc etc. But most of all, it really ISN'T FAIR that these illegals can drive drunk, get caught, and GET AWAY WITH IT when if I did that, I'd go to jail and stay there.

THE BEST PART ABOUT IT (what made my morning):
When the regular guys asked Mills if this would have an impact on the healthcare system and how much debt we are in, he said:
"It would have a tremendous impact! If you don't believe me, put on an INS jacket and walk into the ER and see for yourself!"

hahahahahahahahahahahaha
this guy is hilarious, and my new political hero.



Thanks James! We LOVE YOU!

Baylor Mikell

Congratulations Lindsey and Adam! They had their baby this evening, and she is beautiful... can't wait to go visit! Happy FOR REAL birthday little baby Baylor!

neat.

So.... I think it says in the Bible that red skies in the evening mean that tomorrow is going to be beautiful. My grandmother told me that a long time ago and every time I see a red sky, the next day is, in fact, pretty outside.
This happened on Valentine's day most recently.
The sunset was bright red and sooooo cool,
and the next day was beautiful outside.
Things like that are so interesting to me...
Anyway.
American Idol has some serious hotties this season. I'm so stoked.

I promised it....

That's right folks.
One of the greatest R&B groups of all time, BOYZ II MEN...
Where are they now??!
(haha... wow, two lines in and its already the cheesiest post ever.)

If you're looking for a sweet general year by year outline, LA Weekly recently did an article that covers the basics. http://www.laweekly.com/music/music/boyz-ii-men-a-philadelphia-story/18230/

However, during this investigation I wasn't concerned with what the boys did in the past, I wanted to know WHAT THEY ARE DOING NOW........... don't you?

Well... here's what I found. I think you'll be pleased and sort of disappointed... all at the same time.
The boys are playing a show in Chicago TONIGHT actually, but then they are going to the UK and other parts of Europe until April. No atlanta show? LAME. And they have that new cd coming out.
UPDATE: Our boys were featured on that super lame but super addictive tv show, "Don't forget the lyrics" last week! No... I didn't watch... LOST was on... which trumps everything!!

Hmm.. I don't know if anything can compare to Motown philly, on bended knee, or water runs dry....
I mean, let's be honest here.

Anyway, that's really all I could find. But... here's some sweet eye candy. HAHA






WOW......... they have the worst style ever. Worse than I remembered. Poor dudes. I guess there's some unwritten rule that anyone who sings lovesongs has to wear matching suits or sweatervests. ew.

I'm at work. AWESOME.

miley cyrus shaved her head? michelle pfeiffer launched a rocket?

Well, maybe not in real life,
but DEFINITELY in my dreams.

As some of you may know, I have a lot of dreams containing celebrities. They are usually random, i.e. the time I saw Journey play with Ray and Debra (Everybody Loves Raymond). Or the time I went to the mall and got spray tanned with Paris Hilton.

Well,
The other night I dreamed I was in the country doing some project, maybe I was a reporter or journalist or something. I looked across the dirt road and suddenly saw Billy Ray Cyrus' horse barn, also where Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) lives. I walked into the barn and saw Miley and her dad and some of their friends, and I said hey guys! Instantly... we became close close close friends. Like family. Some weird stalker girl showed up and I then proceeded to save young Miley's life.
Silly girl, you don't talk to stalkers!
Then, at some point, Miley decided to shave her head.
Sound familiar... anyone?
Dear Miley, please don't go crazy. It really isn't cool.
However, it IS cool that you are throwing up a sweet peace sign.



The next night, I dreamed that I was none other than Michelle Pfeiffer, and I launched a rocket into space. Now, not only did I launch this rocket, I somehow managed to hop on the rocket itself and ride with it.
Cool......




The night after that, I dreamed the world was over. But it was strange... people everywhere were falling asleep. It was exactly like the book I just read (which would explain why I had a dream about it) where everyone falls asleep and that is how the world ended. The only people kept alive are 8 people who are expected to change the world. Anyway, it was strange. We were escaping a building on a twisty playground slide. haha..
this book was sweet. read it.



In other news, I have a pretty big test tomorrow I'm scared to take. I don't have to work which is random and nice. But, I have booooring classes I have to go to. I am also working a 3rd shift Fri night and 1st shift Sat morning. Am I crazy? Yes.

Last but CERTAINLY not least (Oh, be still my heart!!) I would like to give a big 'ole shout out to my hott momma who said she'll be looking at this. Not only is she a hott momma, she's the best one in the world (hehehe)
Ok, that's enough.

I should be asleep by now.

los pantalones en Mexico son loco... con los gatos.

Ok, so here's the deal. Mexican lawmakers are really starting to crack down in hopes of makingtheir communities so much better. In fact, here is the latest law that has been passed:
http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSN0447868220080204
Mexicans who are caught shaving or putting on lipstick while driving will be fined some SERIOUS cash (really only 32 bucks in USD, but still.. thats almost a full tank of gas) !!

For all of you who defend the Mexican men who get blamed for staring at young girls and hitting on any woman that walks, listen to this. In Mexico City there is a new government funded bus line that is for GIRLS ONLY.



I tried to upload that video, if it didn't work, here's the link to the article. It's really funny actually. Even better that it made the world news section.
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSN2249703220080122

Anyway, the school newspaper came out today. Should be interesting to see what of mine is in there. I'm sure it ain't no thaaaang.

Also, I officially have been only using one tank of gas per week ever since quitting that 3rd job. It is amazing not to have to fill up 2-3 times a week. Just so you know. It just feels good.

Facebook has a Speed Racer application that I added last night. I am instantly addicted.
My main goal: To beat you in racing.
Add it. Challenge me. You don't be disappointed. Even if you lose.

THIS MORNING:
I had a science test. I studied all night last night for it, made flash cards, blah blah blah. Got up on time, got to class on time. PRAISE THE LORD for this lovely foreign-ish dude in the back of the class because at 5 til, he asked me if I had brought my article.
WHAT?
ARTICLE FOR WHAT?
Apparently, we have to bring an environmental article at every test. It is our "ticket" into the test.
I freaked, but only for a short moment until I broke into double-a invasion mode. He told me where the computer lab was and I bolted down the hall, on the way picking up a few straggling students who also didn't know about the article. I got in there, typed "environment" into the cnn.com website, printed out the first thing that popped up, and made it back into my seat before he got to my row to pick up our articles.
The other poor kids didn't make it in time.
I'm just that good.

I have been working nonstop. But it's for good reason. I have about $900 worth of stuff to do to my car, as well as crazy bills, AND Lindsey Mikell should be having her baby any day now... So I am planning to take a weekend off sometime soon to go see her. Which means I have to work now, to play later. (CLICHE? noooo.)

CHEERS AND BEERS
It's time for class.
SHAKINS xoxo