The One With the Perfect Moment

So today I had the PERFECT moment! I was sitting outside at school, listening to music...in case you don't know. Today's weather is perfect. It's like 75 degrees out with a nice breeze blowing. Anyway, so I am enjoying my music and Peachy Pineapple smoothie when a bee flew up and landed on my ring. Then it calmly walked across my fingers and flew up onto the lid of my drink and proceeded to share it with me. We are now fast friends - I am planning on visiting the hive over spring break. :-) Just thought I'd share.


OH! And before I forget....I have here in my hand the results of my little survey quiz doo-hicky. Are you ready?


You're gonna be shocked.



The winner is.....





AMBER RIDDLE

That's right, Amber came in first with a WHOPPIN' 80% correct. Suzy came in second with a 76% and Diana came in last with 74%. Thanks for having nothing better to do with your time, lovely ladies...you're my FAVORITES!!!!

The One With the Eannegrams

I know, I know. I am supposed to be asleep. I wasn't going to post tonight because I have a video post of today to work on, but I ran across the fun little personality thing on Seth's LJ that I decided I needed to take. It only has two questions, so I, of course, figured it would be retarded. Instead, it gave me chills..........


the Peacemaker
you chose BX - your Enneagram type is NINE.

"I am at peace"

Peacemakers are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them.

How to Get Along with Me
If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially don't like expectations or pressure.
I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advatage of this.
Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit.
Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge me gently and nonjudgmentally.
Ask me questions to help me get clear.
Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery.
Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings.
I like a good discussion but not a confrontation.
Let me know you like what I've done or said.
Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life.

What I Like About Being a Nine
being nonjudgmental and accepting
caring for and being concerned about others
being able to relax and have a good time
knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around
my ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good mediator and facilitator
my heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and now
being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe

What's Hard About Being a Nine
being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive
being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline
being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch of the mouth personally
being confused about what I really want
caring too much about what others will think of me
not being listened to or taken seriously

Nines as Children Often
feel ignored and that their wants, opinions, and feelings are unimportant
tune out a lot, especially when others argue
are "good" children: deny anger or keep it to themselves

Nines as Parents
are supportive, kind, and warm
are sometimes overly permissive or nondirective

VIDEO POST: The Chapel Choir

The One With Fun With Surveys

Current Mood: Mellow
Current Music: "Keep Fishin'" by Weezer

Okay, okay, I de-High School Musicalled my Blog. Can you tell that I was excited? 'Cause I was. UBER excited! So I had a big discusssion with two of the kids in choir on Thursday night (this is Kurten choir, not Chapel or Concert...sheesh, my life is complicated.) and they had never heard the word "uber." Does no one else say UBER?!!? I think it's a great word, particularly when coupled with the word "goober." "Uber Goober." 'Nuff said.

Anyway, I am killing time because I should be reading a book for History, but I do not want to even a little bit. I've read 80 pages since I got to Ovilla (there might have been a little nap in there too), so I am telling myself that I earned it.

What. I have. Anyway, moving along.

I don't really have anything to say, so I thought today could be fun with surveys day. The first one showed up as a myspace bulletin (along with the THOUSANDS of others that appear every day) and I clicked on it, for some as yet unknown reason. So here it is...

1) Are your parents married or divorced? Married. Although, I find it intriguing that these are the only two options listed. What if I had been a test-tube baby?
2) Vegetarian? Are you asking if I am a vegetarian? Um...Nooooooooo. How lazy are you? You couldn't be bothered to write out a full sentence?
3) Heaven? See? Here we go again. What are you asking exactly? Do I believe in it? Am I going there? Did you misspell "haven?" And if so, what was meant by asking haven? That's just ridiculous.
4)Come close to dying? Hee hee hee. Define close. I suppose there have been times in my life when people might think I have come close to death. But I never thought so...
5) What jewelry do you wear? Two rings, sometimes a watch, sometimes a necklace, sometimes a bracelet...a tiara, but that's really only when I am at home by myself...
6) Are you eating? Right now? No.
7)Drinking? No. Although my hands smell like margaritas. Mmmmm...
8) Makeup? As in do I wear it? Not if given a choice. You wouldn't think there would be many opportunities in which I wouldn't have a choice, would you? *sigh*
9) Were you the dumper or the dumpee in a past relationship? Dumper. But I was a good dumper. Right, Diana? ;-)
10) Would you ever have plastic surgery? Why? Do you think I NEED plastic surgery? Answer yes to that, and I will make each of your toes hurt in turn.
11) What do you wear to bed? How boring would I be if I wore the same thing to bed each night? WAY boring. I am not boring. I am creative. I plan entire nighttime outfits. With accessories and stuff.
12) Have you ever done anything illegal? Oh, I am sure that I have. I speed a little bit always. 4 mph over. I figure then no one can be mad at me for going too slowly, but police officers are not going to pull me over. I also stole a thing of mints from Kroger once, but I didn't mean to. Then there was the whole bank-robbing thing, but that was really just a bad case of the Mondays.
13) Can you roll your tongue? Yes. Because that makes me cool. In fact, I dare say UBER cool.
15) What kind of watch(es)? TAG
16) Abortion? Um no...I am here, aren't I? Or am I? What is reality, really? Perception can be deceived, so where is the proof? I think therefore I am.
17) Hair color? Brown at the moment. But I take great joy in switching. My name is Sidney Bristow.
18) Future child's name? Well, I would answer, but I think that my current children would get jealous. So, we'll just discuss them. I have two daughters. At least, we think they're daughters. They ran away shortly after birth and I haven't seen them since. Bafufta and Bafoozala are their names. If you see them, would you please give them a message from their loving father? Tell them I want my 20 bucks back!
19) Do you snore? Of course not, I'm perfect. How in the world would I know anyway, seeing as how you have to be asleep to snore?
20) If you could go anywhere in the world on a vacation, where would you go? London. Haven't been there yet.
21) Do you sleep with stuffed animals? No. Used to though. There are all still on my bed here in Ovilla. They look lonely. It's very sad.
22) If you won the lottery, what would you do first? Figure out how to tell my friends that I apparently gamble...
23) Gold or silver? Silver.
24) Hamburger or hot dog?Ooooh, a hamburger! I am a bit of a hamburger freak. Red Robin, Kitoks, and Koppe Bridge, you are my heroes!
25) If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Geraldine's Bodacious Cheese Straws.
26) Beach, city, or country? Oh, BEACH!!! In Oceanside!
27) What was the last thing you touched? Um, the keyboard, genius. Stupid question.
28) Where do you eat????? My room, the living room, Red Robin, Kitoks, Koppe Bridge, McDonald's, Chipotle, Blue Baker, Starbuck's, the SUB, Chik-Fil-A, Cheddars, TGI Fridays, Chuy's, Chili's, On the Border, Chris-Luke-Brad-Jeff's house, Summer Palace, Hooters *blushes*, Olive Garden, Sonic.
29) When's the last time you cried? Oh good golly, when was the last time I watched Extreme Makeover: Home Edition?
30) have u read any blogs from the person who sent the first? I don't even begin to understand this question. It shall therefore be disregarded.
31) Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex? I can't think of any circumstance in which I would, but I won't say that I wouldn't EVER...
32) Ever been involved with the police? I don't think I have dated a police officer, no...
33) Have you ever got into a fist fight? I suppose not techincally, because we didn't really use our fists. I am not much a fighter.
34)Current Crush? Whoa....I guess no one. How weird is that? The Bethany Joy messed me all up.
35) Beach or pool? Beach. People who would answer pool make me sad inside.
36) Can you cross your eyes? Yes. Again with the uber coolness.
37) What's your favorite song at the moment? Ooh, good question! At the moment, I think I am still digging "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt. But there is also "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield and I am also loving Brian Littrell's version of "In Christ Alone."
38) Window seat or aisle? Aisle. Gotta be able to run.
39) Ever met any famous bands/singer? Of course! 'Cause I am kindof a big deal, you know? ;-) I used to sing with Matt Fuqua from the Afters. Did you know that? They asked me to join, of course, but I didn't want to steal the spotlight. Also sang with the Judds. Did you know that? They didn't ask me to join. It's okay, though, they were afraid that the constant presence of my amazingness would be too much of a distraction for them. Jo Dee Messina because she was touring with the Judds. Don't know much about her, not really a country fan. And I used to LIVE with Seth Thomas! Can you imagine?? I know, I am famous just by association. Hee hee hee. Seth, do you even read these anymore? 'Course not. He's too busy being Mr. Grown Up in Cali.
40) Do you feel that you've ever had a truly successful relationship? Until I am married, I will have to say no.
41) Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? Twirl it. Don't be a goober.
42) Rickie Lake or Oprah Winfrey? ELLEN!!!!!
43)Football? Oh, don't make me come over there. Gross. Football would be better if it was hockey.
44) How long does your shower lasts? 10 minutes.
45) Do you drive a stick? Hahaha. Now THERE'S a good idea. There's not enough out there to pull my attention, let's add foot-hand coordination!
46) Cake or ice cream? Mmmmm...cake....Carrot, please.
47) Self-conscious? Well sure, sometimes. Not at the moment.
48) What time do you get up? *sigh* 6:00am in theory. Sometimes 7.
49) Have you ever given money to a bum? No. Because they weren't bums. Just a little down on their luck.
50. When was ur first crush? Bother. I don't know. Before fifth grade, but I don't know for sure. Seth stole her, by the way. That's why I poisoned his cereal one morning. Oops. too much information...
51) Where do you wish you were? California, duh. Like you even had to ask.
52) Have you ever broken someone's heart? I don't know. Ask Diana. HAHAHAHAHA!
53) Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Durn it, NO! I always get hurt in these no-nothing places that take me to the local medicene man in a horse-drawn carriage.
54) Ever gone skinny dipping? Ew. No.
55) Last gift you received?THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SOUNDTRACK!!!! WOOOOOHHHOOOOOOO!
56) Last sport you played? Um, T-ball, when I was 6.
57). Things you spend a lot of money on? My house which they sold and I now have to move out of. Bills. More bills. Food. Nothing interesting. What's left tends to go to CD's that I shouldn't but but I do. Or books that I shouldn't buy, but I do.
58) Are you a virgin? Yes.
59) High School you attend(ed)? First Baptist Academy
60) Last wedding attended? Lisa's, I think. Although at this point, they are all starting to run together.
61) Favorite fast food restaurant? Chik-Fil-A!
62) Where do you work? No where today, but hopefully soon!!!! I'll keep you posted
63) Can you cook? Shells and Cheese, Yeah, BABY!
64) Most hated food: Something from Freebirds. Yuck.
65) Can you sing? EVERYONE can sing!
66) When was ur last kiss? *GASP* None of your business!
67) What was the last piece of mail you opened? Letters from Kindergarteners! Awwwww....
68) Favorite Alcoholic drink: Margarita
69) Do you talk in your sleep? Only if I have something insightful to say.

Okay, and this is the audience participation portion of the post. I checked off all these little things on this next quiz because you're supposed to see what your number is.

I don't know why.

Anyway, your task if you are bored is to guess which of these I have done. This little quiz is copied directly from myspace, so don't think this is just what I do in my spare time. I did correct the numerous grammatical errors though. And some spelling.

ANYWAY! The point is, I have done 31, so a special reward awaits the person who can guess the most of those 31 correctly. Good luck!

HOW MANY THINGS OUT OF 50 HAVE YOU DONE?
Mark It With An X

1 - [ ] Gotten Drunk
2 - [ ] Smoked pot/cigarettes
3 - [ ] Wrecked a car
4 - [ ] Driven/Ridden in a police car
5 - [ ] Saved an email
6 - [ ] Said "I love you"
7 - [ ] Fell in love with a friend
8 - [ ] Come to school drunk or high
9 - [ ] Hung up on somebody
10 - [ ] Held hands with somebody
11 - [ ] Been to a Warped Tour
12 - [ ] Bought clothes at Wal-Mart
13 - [ ] Broke something in Wal-Mart
14 - [ ] Back-talked a teacher
15 - [ ] Ripped up a detention slip
16 - [ ] Gotten into a fist fight at a public place
17 - [ ] Skinny Dipped
18 - [ ] Had a charicature drawn of yourself
19 - [ ] Gone to Six Flags
20 - [ ] Cried in school
21 - [ ] Broken a bone
22 - [ ] Ran in a Marathon
23 - [ ] Been to the Masters
24 - [ ] Ripped your jeans in a public place
25 - [ ] Cried just so you'd get something
26 - [ ] Run away from home
27 - [ ] Listened to music so loud the neighbors complained
28 - [ ] Skipped detention
29 - [ ] tYpEd lIkE dIs
30 - [ ] Wore your pants so low that your underwear showed
31 - [ ] Shot a gun
32 - [ ] Cussed in school
33 - [ ] Got into a fight with your best friend
34 - [ ] Broken someone's heart
35 - [ ] Cried when somebody died
36 - [ ] Bought a Britney Spears CD
37 - [ ] Went to a movie with someone that you liked
38 - [ ] Had a goldfish
39 - [ ] Broken a window
40 - [ ] Said "izzle" in a word
41 - [ ] Made up a nickname for yourself
42 - [ ] Gotten so mad you kicked/punched a hole in your bedroom wall
43 - [ ] Been kissed
44 - [ ] Been to a foriegn country
45 - [ ] Owned a band t-shirt
46 - [ ] Been late for school
47 - [ ] Bribed someone
48 - [ ] Played with a lighter
49 - [ ] Made fun of someone
50 - [ ] Told someone that you liked, how you felt

Alrighty, there you go. Can you guess which 31 are mine?

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!

DIANA GAVE ME THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SOUNDTRACK!!

The One With the Flying (Almost) Frogs

Current Mood: Good
Current Music: the Frog Round

And no, I am not going to explain the title, you will just have to click on it and find.

So, I don't have a lot to say in this post, I just wanted to share this link with you. So go! And listen! Let me preface it by saying that yes, the words are stupid. And the synthesized voice is really weird at first, but when the other parts join in, IT'S AWESOME!! Has anyone hear this song before? It's completely new to me, but I cannot get it out of my head. In fact, I like it so much that I am re-writing for the script (which will from now on be dubbed the "current project").

Yes, I know that it it's an odd thing to do for a television pilot, but you'll understand later. And yo will think it's cool. Or you will lie to me. That is an order.

So, that being said, Happy Tuesday!

The One With the Quiz

Yup, got bored, so I decided to do what all the cool kids are doing...Check out my quiz! I think most of you will do relatively well on it, but if you don't, you will definitely learn something interesting!

Take My Quiz - on - QuizYourFriends.com!

The One With the Wind

What's your favorite feeling? I used to think that laughter was the best feeling in the entire world. Or maybe hope. That's the glory of emotion...it's just so hard to nail down. I have since come to the conclusion that my favorite feeling is one that seems to enjoy playing hard to get. I suppose that's part of the draw.

Normally, I have a section that I stole from LJ at the top of my posts that lists the music playing and my mood. Unfortunately, tonight both will remain empty. As far as music goes...I am not listening to anything. Every once in a while, I'll post something when I am in a hurry and I don't have anything playing at that moment, but usually, there is SOMEone serenading me from the stereo. Tonight, I don't even want to turn any music on.

Tonight is the PERFECT night. This is my favorite feeling in all the world, and it's one that doesn't have a name and that I cannot really describe. Outside the wind is blowing and the sounds of my neighborhood are strangely absent. The rooster and the donkey and even the dogs are feeling the same way I am. All is silent. The window next to my desk is open, as is the back door, so the wind that's travelling through my little city is now spinning through my kitchen. I love the wind. I think the wind reminds me of change. Whenever I am standing outside on a windy night like tonight, I start to think about all the different directions I could take. I could be anything I want to be. Writer, Singer, Actor, Teacher. Maybe all. Maybe none. The point is, for just the small amount of time that the night is perfect, the world doesn't seem quite so big. It feels like everyone else is asleep and I alone have the ability to stand on top of the globe and look around. Right now, I am not in Waco, Texas. I am in a tiny house on the beach listening to the waves crash onto the shore just beyond my window. I am sitting on a balcony in D'Ni, writing in a journal as I look across the luminescent cavern. I am in the heart of downtown, listening to the sounds of laughter and music that characterize only those who are taking the time to be who they want to be, even if it's only for a night, only for an hour, only for one more song.

What is it about night? Do you feel like a different person once the sun goes down? No matter what time I acquiesced to my alarm clock hours ago or how many lectures I pretended to comprehend or how many times I was terrified of singing in front of my classmates, the night energizes me. If I am not asleep by dusk, then I would do better to write off the entire evening, because I know it will be morning before I am asleep. At night, I am not afraid to take the risks that seem so daunting under the sun. At night, my doubts about my life disappear because at night, I don't have dreams for the future, I AM the future. I am not planning to be a singer, I write the songs that make people stop and think about the things they overlook any other day of the year. I am not worried about figuring out how to get production companies to read my script, I am sitting next to the fireplace figuring out how Micah will deal with facing a room filled with hundreds of people waiting to judge him without a friend in site.

All I can hear is this tiny little set of windchimes that has been on our back porch since we moved in. I always thought of it as kind of a joke because each chime is only a few inches long and made of such thin aluminum that two have already bent and twisted, but tonight they're peaceful. Comforting, even. It's like they are singing out a reminder that the wind is still moving. Change is coming. Everything that is will not always be. Bring on the wind. Can you feel the wind?

Just for Amber

Hey, Amber! This link is just for you for commenting about the last one. Enjoy!

The One With Pictures of the Ashleys

Hey, everybody! I really should be taking a nap right now. I HATE MONDAYS!!!! Not because of the inherent nastiness of Monday itself, but because I do not get a break all day long! Unfortunately, I am in an update-the-blog kind of mood. Soooooo, here I am, typing as fast as my fingers will let me.

First off, Hooray for video posts! I have another one coming from yesterday. It will hopefully be ready by the end of today. That would be nice.

Secondly, I wanted to post some pictures of four of my favorite people ever! The Ashleys came up to visit on Saturday, and we had loads of fun......

Even though they forced me to eat at Hooters. And yes, I DO mean forced. I did NOT want to go, but they wouldn't go anywhere else. Then, while we were eating, Bill hijacked my camera until he snapped off this lovely number...

Yup, another proud moment in the world of photos of me and scantily clad women. Brother. Anyway, had a great time nonetheless, so I wanted to show you some of the pictures of the extravaganza.

Okay, so here is a picture of all the Ashleys. The parents are Tracy (with whom I once worked. Boo ARC.) and Bill. The kids are Briana and Chris.

This is obviously just the kids.

And here is one of my favorite pictures of Briana EVER. Isn't she cute????

They both had a spectacular time playing with my camera. In fact, I may have to put up the video of Briana singing "Don'tcha" by the Pussycat Dolls. CLASSIC!

Okay, I think I can go to sleep now. Goodnight, all! By the way, be SURE to click on the link at the top today, because it's really cool! Let me know what you think, because I have one more that is also really good, so I'll post it if you like this one. Adios!

VIDEO POST: Going to Church

The One With the Mississippi Squirrel

So, I went to the "Kiss for a Cure" cancer benefit concert tonight and had a GREAT time! Both the symphony orchestra and the jazz ensemble were exceptional! I even liked the emcee/soloist (thought my date had other opinions). Anyway, she got to this song and I could NOT control myself. Yes, that's right.

In the middle of the concert hall, I whipped out my cell phone and made a call. But you have to understand. Chapel has done big heads to this song for as long as I can remember, so I HAD to put it up for all to hear. Hee hee hee. YEAH!!!

Jason's Crib

The One Without a Title

Current Mood: Peaceful, Content, Thoughtful
Current Music: "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt from Back to Bedlam

Have I ever told you how much I love this song? No, of course not. I don't mention it often because it has a very nasty word in it that I hate, but I do. I love it. It fits my mood at the moment. When I listen to "You're Beautiful," I think of a guy sitting in the corner of a cafe somewhere sipping coffee and watching the girl of his dreams across the room. By the way, if you haven't heard this song yet, then please click HERE and have a listen. This is the myspace of someone I knew from high school and she has it playing on her page.

So, would you like to hear something embarrassing about me? Ha. Of course you would. I KNOW how you guys think. Don't lie to me! "Yes, please, Jay! More fodder for the make fun of you folder! Woo hoo!" Maybe you wouldn't say Woo hoo, maybe that's just me, but then again...maybe you would. Anyway...on with the humiliation. Every time I hear this song, I think of Bethany Joy Lenz. I know, I know. Sad, sad, sad little man. But actually LISTEN to it, and I think you'll understand why. And if you don't....whatever. We're not friends anymore.

Jenn is having a Valentine's Day party in the living room at the moment. I think it's cool that she does things like that. I really hate having people over. How horrible is that? Oh, by the way...I don't really have anything to say, but I feel like writing, so I am just going to put down random thoughts. Back on track. I hate having people over. Seriously, my house is like my own little haven in a psycho-mutant world and I really don't like letting other people in. I am not the trusting type. Did you know that? Oh come on, now...just because I told you that my name is Bafufta McGoganal when we first met and I spoke with a Scottish accent does not mean that I don't trust YOU!!! :-) Hee hee hee. Anyway, I have all these different facets of my personality. There's Reader-Jay, ComputerGeek-Jay, Writer-Jay, Singer-Jay, Box-Jay (Smile proudly if you get that one), TV-Jay, Chef-Jay, Ocean-Jay...the list goes on. Each new friend that I make learns about a certain set of these facets and from that they deduce all that they know of me. But someone who comes over to my home sees all the other quirks of my being that are completely unknown.

This usually leads to a fun "What? You don't do that!" kind of conversation. I love having to prove that I am who I am. You know those new friends that I've made at Baylor? The ones that I have been hanging out with on Monday or Thursday nights? They have never been over here. Daniel, I have known since high school and he has yet to set foot in my room. In FACT, I'm not sure he ever came to my house in high school either. Interesting...

I am out of things to write, but I just remembered that I have pictures to show you! I take my camera with me pretty much wherever I go and I decided to take some pictures of Baylor so that you all can see where I spend ALL OF MY TIME!!!!!! Hang on, let me upload. Be right back.







This is where I sit and read on days when it is not too hot in this ridiculous state. It's nice, right?








And this is the backside of the Draper Academuc Building. Technically, this is an entirely different building, but I don't know it's name. Doesn't it look collegiate?











And this was the random sight that greeted me last week as I walked through the quadrangle.

Yes. That is a tight-rope walker. On campus.











And this is the Carroll Science Building. By far, my favorite building because of its entirely wood interior. I LOVE IT! I like to sit in the lobby and read....until other people show up.








Okay! That's it. I am all done. Have a good weekend!!!

Audio Post #1

The One With the Choral Celebrities

Hey, everybody! First off, let me apologize for the downtime this weekend. I know that one person at least had trouble accessing the site, so I'm sorry! Blogger had some server issues, but they should be good now. Normally, when Blogger has problems, they tell me exactly what's going on and when they think it will be fixed.

This weekend, the message read something more akin to "Okay, it's fixed! Wait...um...nevermind. We don't know what's going on. We'll get back to you."

Yeah, so that's good.

Anyway, second of all,let me apologize for the quality of the two audio posts from today. I knew that they would be bad when I recorded them, but I just HAD to show you what's going on! I am thinking about getting a digital recorder to use for music and other recordings bigger than just me talking. Cell phones were not built for how I use them! FYI, that's why there are bits of static in the two files. Whenever there was too much noise to process, the phone interpretted static. But, you still get the picture!

Hahaha, so I didn't tell you why I recorded these, did I? Weeeeellll, the choir that you are listening to is not the Concert Choir. It is, in fact, the St. Olaf Choir! They came down to sing with us today before they head to Dallas for a concert tonight at the Meyerson. Anyway, the bottom post is just St. Olaf. The top one is St. Olaf and the Concert Choir together. Enjoy!

Let Everything That Has Breath

What a Wonderful World