Sunday, June 26, 2005

nc





You Know You're From North Carolina When...


You've gotten used to the smell of cow manure on a car trip to Raleigh.

Saying "y'all" isn't just a cute expression; it actually means something.

There are big labrador retrievers in the back of every truck.

You give directions using KFC and Waffle House as landmarks.

You still see Dale Earndheart tributes on cars.

You can't imagine life without Bojangles' sweet tea

Your annual church fundraiser always deals with bbq and potato salad

You have a sunburn from May to October

Your 'heavy winter clothing' consists of some turtleneck sweaters, a fuzzy jacket, and your daddy's boots

Your family has fried chicken once a week

You can tell the difference between cotton fields and tobacco fields while driving

One of your neighbors has a confederate flag hanging on their front porch

Those "damn yankees" are taking over your school/church/workplace/neighborhood...

You've been "properly raised", and yankees love it when they hear you say "ma'am" and "sir"

You get your carbs from biscuits, rolls, pancakes, and grits

You know the difference between a "redneck" and a "hick".

You own at least one surf shop or seafood restaurant shirts.

No matter what those people in ohio say, we are still "first in flight"

The Coca-Cola 600 is as big as the Super Bowl

You prefer Chick-fil-a to KFC

You know pastry is a chicken stew, not a dessert item.

Every time you visit someone you’re offered something to eat and a glass of tea.

Your granddaddy always wore overalls and your grandma always wore an apron.

In summer you have home-grown tomatoes with every meal.

When it rains and the creek rises, everyone gathers to see how high it rose.

You know that "chunk" the ball means to throw it.

You've had a burger "all the way" - chili and slaw on it.

You can recognize a copperhead and your heart drops when you see one.

You have at least one relative that raises collards.

Your folks have taken trips to the mountains to look at leaves.

Your school classes were cancelled because of a hurricane.

You know Krispy Kreme makes the best doughnut.

You have an opinion about UNC. You went there and loved it, or you hate everyone who did.

You know the best BBQ is found in Lexington

You would rather eat at Bojangles's than McDonald's

You have actually uttered the phrase "It's too hot to go to the pool"

You faithfully drink Pepsi or Mt. Dew everyday of your life.

You have your own secret bbq sauce.

You or your neighbors have more hunting dogs than you have family members.

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from North Carolina.




sleeping in sunday

First things first ... I got my hair cut!! It's so cute. I really like it, except for the few short pieces that fall out everytime I pull it back. That gets so damn annoying.
I talked to Lauren last night and we caught up on everything. There are only a few people from high school that I still want to talk to. It's so weird that we used to hate each other's guts practically all through high school until senior year. I am glad that I made friends the last year instead of never at all.
Tia and I finally caught up earlier this week and that was really nice to see her. Unfortunately, I noticed that everything we used to have in common kind of faded away. Her and I can barely hang out due to the fact that we have to battle our schedules to see each other. But I won't ever stop fighting to see her, even if it's not long... that's what best friends do.
I guess I STILL never give up easily. Most of you know that...
Speaking of seeing friends, Alexi leaves in about 2 weeks. It makes me so sad to see her go, because she is usually the highlight of my summers. She's the one who always makes me smile even if I am having the worst day of my life and always knows how to make things better. My troubles melt when I spend time with her. I can't help but crack a smile. Okay - I can't help but burst out into ridiculous laughter.
At least I have others this summer that make me smile just as much... :)
Got my Warped Tour ticket in the mail today. I am still freaking out. As Hannah put it, I am 'so stoked'. Hehe.
And out of all this chaos, Austin never got fed up with me. I did so many things that could have made him just get up and leave, but he still stuck around. Thanks... I still owe you and I am sure I'm not off the hook yet. Phooey. *starts thinking about how to get off the hook*
I'm ready for this upcoming home meet against Denton. I know we will whoop some tail (again).
After going out to the lake for the past 3 or 4 days in a row... I am ready to go out again. Seadoo, anybody?

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

weary wednesday

Yesterday was the meet against Sapona and we won by over 200 pts! It wasn't NEAR as long as the other one and I don't know the last time Brookside has beat Sapona. I and everyone else did really well in their events and that made us whoop up on them even more, aside from their smaller size. I actually won the 100 free... something I am not even good at. What the hell?!? I also won 100 IM and 100 Breast. And the girls and I won both our relays (even though I did the fly leg of the medley)! Heck yes!!!!
I guess I am dealing with the situation okay now, but that doesn't mean I like it. Maybe because I am so tolerant of everyone, I just let them run all over me. But hey, that's the way it's always been. Julia: the doormat.
My mom and I got into an argument the other night and she did bring up a good point. I have been running around for the past 3 weeks nonstop and haven't even gotten enough time to SLEEP. I have averaged around 5-6 hours a night, which isn't quite up to par when you guard and go out on the lake, day after day.
Alexi's 16th was yesterday and even though I'm sure it wasn't as great as she wanted it to be, we all had fun. It also kept Ben off my case for a good 12 hours.
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the lake. It's wonderful and fun and it makes me extremely happy. Makes me feel free. If I could live anywhere else in Lexington, it would most definitely be the lake. I guess that's about the only place to go in Lexington on a hot summer day - if you have the right 'equipment'. :D Oh dearest lake, how I love thee.
Have to read a book for college. It's 550 pages long and is pretty much history (ICK) and philosophy in one. It's not too thrilling, but it has to be done... along with a 3 page essay due by the beginning of August.
*sighs*... the only thing I am waiting for in early August is Warped Tour.
I got tickets. Yay. *grins widely*
Wow, June's almost over.

Friday, June 17, 2005

foul friday

Everything has gone horribly wrong.
I didn't know that this was coming... how could you just smack me in the face with this? You gave almost no warning. I feel like such a failure.
God, I just can't wait to leave this town.
I was already bummed over something else, then THIS happens, then I get messages pretty much trying to cut off a relationship I love. Today is one of those days I wished I never woke up.
I want out of here.
Yesterday, I felt so free as I flew across the water. The wind was in my hair, my face was all smiles, and I had not a care in the world. I was with my best friend and my other good friend for a while, and made a new one. I guess with the good ALWAYS comes the bad... but the bad that tops all the good.
I fucking hate the world. I hope it spontaneously explodes or something.


Does it make you happy?
Are you feeling happy?
Are you fucking happy?
Now that I'm lost
Left with nothing...


Wednesday, June 15, 2005

unicorns

Hannah and I were discussing unicorns tonight. They are so pretty, but always uncatchable. Doesn't that suck?
I'm off tomorrow. I still have to get up early and run and stuff. Nathan comes up with the craziest ideas.
I hope that I will be able to go out to the lake with Alexi tomorrow, because I need a break from the stand and a moment in the water.
I miss the old days... back when I had what seemed to be unlimited time in the water at Hillside. All of my childhood days were just mindlessly splashed away, while the guards sat. I never realized how much they wanted to get in the water or get out of the sun. It's sad to know that Hillside is back open. I miss it so much.
My car was done for the second time today. It still has major flaws and that pisses me off alot. I just want my car how it used to be. Not with a fucked up windshield or a clanky door, and no tires that rub when I turn it. I want my old Cam Cam back, and I know I fucked it up, but all they could do is make it better... or so we thought.
This week has not been a good one.
Oh yeah, we lost to Reeds. By 120 pts.


Oh no
I see
The spider web is tangled up with me
And I lost my head
And thought of all the stupid things I've said

Oh no
What's this?
A spider web and I'm caught in the middle
So I turn to run
And thought of all the stupid things I've done

And I never meant to cause you trouble
I never meant to do you wrong
And ah
Well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh
No I never meant to do you harm

Monday, June 13, 2005

um...

Wow. Too many new people in one day. It's overwhelming.
You scared me, really you did. I expected you, but then again, I still wasn't ready.
Bleh. Lots of thoughts running through my head and I don't know what to do.
Lexi and I went to the lake yesterday on the seadoos and they were super duper fun. Her parents accepted us into the 'Circle of Trust' and let us have one each, alone. Her mom even offered to let me drive her car (Jeep Liberty) up to B*side to check my schedule! That's trust...
It suddenly started raining and Lexi and I turned off our seadoos, rested each other's foot on each other's seadoo, and sat, talking in the rain. I guess it never bothered us, what's getting wet going to do? It's one of those times you remember with your best friend.
Swim meet tomorrow. I'm really scared, because if Dylan enters in the 100 breast, I am screwed. I don't wanna lose due to her spite. What a horrible motivation. And, I just hate losing in general. :D
I have to rant. I hate it when people think they are doing EVERYTHING perfect and try to pick out everything wrong with everyone else. The worst part is, they are realistically not doing what they are supposed to be doing, because they are too busy worrying about everyone else's flaws. They should watch what they're supposed to watch. Also, those people are always far from perfect. They can fuck themselves for all I care. I'm there for my own reasons, not for their sake.
I would love to just bang my head on a wall right now...

Saturday, June 11, 2005

why not a survey?

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name:Julia Heiss
Birthday:10/03/87
Birthplace:Lexington... bleh
Current Location:STILL Lexington
Eye Color:Brown (bleh again)
Hair Color:Blonde
Height:5'9"
Right Handed or Left Handed:Leftie!
Your Heritage:German
The Shoes You Wore Today:Flip Flops
Your Weakness:Being too nice
Your Fears:NEEDLES (eek!!!), getting rejected
Your Perfect Pizza:lots of cheese, sausage, and black olives...mmmm
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:I've done about everything I've wanted to do
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:'lol' or 'hehe' probably
Thoughts First Waking Up:Who did it!?!
Your Best Physical Feature:Eyelashes
Your Bedtime:Huge range
Your Most Missed Memory:Going to Montana with Lexi
Pepsi or Coke:Coke
MacDonalds or Burger King:McDonalds
Single or Group Dates:Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:Lipton
Chocolate or Vanilla:Chocolate!!!
Cappuccino or Coffee:Cappuccino
Do you Smoke:Hell no
Do you Swear:Who doesn't?
Do you Sing:Only alone
Do you Shower Daily:Yes
Have you Been in Love:Yes
Do you want to go to College:Going and gone
Do you want to get Married:If the right one comes along, I suppose...
Do you belive in yourself:I can do it!!! Okay, maybe not.
Do you get Motion Sickness:Unfortunately, yes
Do you think you are Attractive:No
Are you a Health Freak:No
Do you get along with your Parents:Sometimes, not as often as I should
Do you like Thunderstorms:Yes
Do you play an Instrument:Many
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:No
In the past month have you Smoked:No
In the past month have you been on Drugs:NO
In the past month have you gone on a Date:Yes
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:Yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:No
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:Actually, yes
In the past month have you been on Stage:Graduation... hehe
In the past month have you been Dumped:No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:NO
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:No
Ever been Drunk:No
Ever been called a Tease:Yes 0:)
Ever been Beaten up:Not to the point of embarrassment
Ever Shoplifted:Nope
How do you want to Die:In my sleep
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:Veterinarian
What country would you most like to Visit:Spain
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color:Grrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeennn... ahhhh
Favourite Hair Color:I tend to like the darker haired ones
Short or Long Hair:Longer hair is pretty cute nowadays
Height:Taller than me! You MUST!!!
Weight:Gotta have some meat and muscle
Best Clothing Style:Relaxed and unique
Number of Drugs I have taken:Zero
Number of CDs I own:Umm... wow... 20+
Number of Piercings:Ears only
Number of Tattoos:Zero
Number of things in my Past I Regret:Too damn many

CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

Friday, June 10, 2005

$*&@^#^$%!!!

My car won't be ready til Monday. :(
Balls.

fun friday

Ok, so screw the last post. It was just a small expression that has no importance. Sorry bout that.
Today, Lindsay, Elizabeth, and I went to Bolton. We all woke up quickly once we started jammin in the Yukon (oh yeah!). That thing is PIMP, especially with the XM radio. Yay. So, Lindsay starts breaking it down and being crazy and waving to EVERYONE on the highway. Then, some 30+ year old guy in a truck starts flicking his tongue at her in the other lane, freaking us all out, but making me about piss my pants in laughter. I guess that didn't stop any of us, because we were all still rocking out the entire way. Luckily, the rain saved us, so we got out early and hit up the Bagel Station and Starbucks (the usual). It was delicious. Then, we got bored and decided to go to Finch Park, where Lindsay and Elizabeth chased the geese into the lake and Lindsay slipped on the mud and fell. It was hilarious. We finally crashed at my house for a while, before going to Brookside for practice. Of course, we didn't actually swim, but just worked on "technique" with the kids who needed it. I even borrowed a frog to help me with my breaststroke session. *grins* They have perfect form when it comes to kick, but they could stand to have a more compact pull! Damn frogs...
I think I get my beloved Cam Cam back today and I am SOOO happy! I have waited for my car for what seems like eternity and I will be grateful to have her back.
We were planning to go to our family reunion in Cincinnati tomorrow, but the weather is supposed to be pretty bad for travelling (in the plane), so we might just skip out on this one. The one in Canada was the bomb last year, but I am sick of travelling so damn far to see family. One of the main reasons I really wanted to go this time was because I would get to see Eric, who has been in the Navy for the past 3 years. I haven't seen him in so long. I guess I can just hope to see him next year, if he can take leave.
Have to work this afternoon and a party. Poop.
At least I'm off this entire weekend, so hopefully I will have time to spend with Austin, because it seems I don't ever hang out with him anymore. I miss the nights of endless laughter.

Monday, June 06, 2005

definitely a monday

Bolton this morning was sooo cruel. The main set was 10x300 free. I was about to shoot myself halfway through the set. Lindsay and I were so dead afterwards, but not too tired to hit up the Bagel Station and Starbucks. Both sides of my neck have blisters from my suit straps... yes, it was THAT bad.
I just want my freaking car back. It's torture. I got to drive the Yukon this morning to Bolton, but it was a pain in the ASS to park. Other than that, I was the biggest one on the road at most times, so everyone got out of my way. I wish it was like that in the Camry. I need my freedom of transportation!!! Grrrr.
Nathan's back = a shit load of swimming. POopie.


How long before I get in?
Before it starts?
Before I begin?
How long before you decide?
Before I know what it feels like?
Where do
Where do I go?
If you never tried
Then you'll never know
How long do I have to climb
Up on this side of this mountain of mine?

kitty!


Okay, so this is one of my friend's kittens. Her name is Shirley. It looks like one of those postcard cats and you can't help but say "awwwww". I know you're saying it right now. You'd be insane not to. By the way, this kitty and her brother (who's even cuter!) need a home, so let me know if you're interested. Posted by Hello

Sunday, June 05, 2005

sleeping sunday

Ahhhh... I am officially rested. I slept until 11:30 (would have been longer if it wasn't for Alan being loud) and in my own bed. Of course, that wasn't really planned last night. I was supposed to spend the night with Alexi at the lake, but her mom started spazzing and blaming stuff on me. So, I was the first one in the car and had my keys out 5 miles from home. She tried to threaten me with my OWN mom, who doesn't like her anyway, to make me spend the night at their house. Haha... yeah, right. Alexi's cool - I love her, but her mom is so freaking dramatic. It's all about attention (she's a news reporter... that explains EVERYTHING). I told my mom the next morning and she was just glad I went home. Alexi's mom is pretty damn scary when she's spazzing, but also bad when she's normal. And being in a confined space with her... whoa. Not going there.
But hey, the jetskis were absolutely awesome. I got to drive some and you better believe I was up to 50 mph most of the time. My legs are the color of a stop sign and I have the WORST life jacket tanline (it's actually quite funny, but not as funny as Anna's butterfly burn... hehehe). Our butts are sore from jumping numerous waves, but it was sooooo worth it. Even if we don't ever go out to the lake again due to psycho woman, I enjoyed the time being. *does the smart-ass grin*
I'm off today and thank goodness for that. No early swim practice, no work... ahhhh. It's wonderful. Too bad I have to work tomorrow, but at least it's later. Don't get me wrong - I love my work, but when you have to tell kids over and over and OVER again to WALK... and they still don't do it, it gets pretty damn annoying at times. And searching for a plunger (just the REASON) isn't too pleasant either. *shakes head in disgust* But, on a lighter note, Nathan comes back today. I sure hopes he forgets about Bolton tomorrow morning...

Friday, June 03, 2005

recovering...

It has literally taken me 2 days to stop shaking from my accident, but I am finally getting over it. My neck still hurts a little and the scrape on my hip has turned into a pretty nice bruise. It doesn't hurt to breathe and it doesn't hurt to swim. I think I will be just fine. I am also supposed to get my car back sometime next week, so that's somewhat relieving. Luckily, the cost wasn't as bad as we thought it would be. If it would have been too bad, we would have most likely gotten a new one, and, as soon as my parents mentioned that, I really wanted to keep MY car. We've had a good 2 1/2 years driving (this counts permit), and I LOVE it. For people that have ridden in it, they all know that I freak if they leave any trash or spill anything in it. I am sooo meticulous about my car being clean. It's been a great first car and it's sad that I have only a few months left to drive it. *sighs*
Spent the night with Alexi last night and sat on her 2 new jetskis. They are the BOMB!! They're the kind that can sit like 3 people and I can't wait to ride them. It is going to be SO fun! I'm super excited. Then, after sitting in the rain on the jetskis, having a meaningful conversation and people looking at us like we were nuts, we went inside and chilled in the basement with some Cheerwines. God, that is another thing I am going to freak out about when I leave. I am going to have NO Cheerwine!! This kinda stinks... Welp, that means I am just going to have to consume as many Cheerwines/Cheerwine slushies as possible. Oh, darn. *snaps fingers*
It has rained for the past 2 days and it needs to STOP! It takes away my hours and I haven't swam in a day. Bleh. Plus, it's quite depressing.
Speaking of swim practice, I do believe that we are going to attempt it today. Yey.

Wednesday, June 01, 2005

so shaken

I finally did it. I wrecked my car. Holy shit, I wrecked it.
The roads were wet and I didn't know what to do. I lost control.
My shoulder hurts, my chest hurts, and my hip is scraped.
I'll take all the blame. It was all my fault. I wasn't even going fast, but I was at the wheel. That's the main point.
At least we were all okay and wearing our seatbelts.
I'm afraid to drive again. My car doesn't deserve this.
I'm so shaken up right now. God, I'm so upset at myself.
The one and FIRST time I ever carpool a trip to Bolton, I wreck. Wonderful. *smacks herself in the forehead*
I can't even trust myself anymore.

I guess today has just gotten worse as it goes on. I am such a selfish person and only care about how I feel instead of how others feel. I never think about the things I say, but just go on about it, anyway. I should really learn to shut my mouth because anything I say or anything I do is nothing good. I wish today would just go away because it is really sucking.
I've never cried this much in a 24 hour span.

Sorry for wallowing in my own pity for the moment, but today really has sucked. A lot.