8.3.2002
I peed in the woods for the first time. Whoo!
8:22:51 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.4.2002
I've been quite mischievous lately. I'm soo gonna be grounded in the morning, but I deserve it. I'll acknowledge my punishment and take it like a man. I am not a man. I met some new people as well. Brian N. has the coolest attitude towards life. I always say to surround yourself with people you want to be like. He's one of those people. I met a new guy, Matt, as well. Friend of a friend deal, you know how it is. I think I'm gonna get him to teach me how to drive a stick shift. He's like one of those car fans, but not grubby. I'm liking this meeting new people business. Did I mention it's one of my favorite hobbies? And for lack of a better transition, goodnight.
2:22:28 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.6.2002
Indirected: Foo Fighters
"Walking After You"
Tonight I'm tangled in my blanket of clouds
Dreaming aloud
Things just won't do without you, matter of fact
I'm on your back, I'm on your back, I'm on your back
If you walk out on me, I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me, I'm walking after you
If you'd accept surrender, I'll give up some more
Weren't you adored
I cannot be without you, matter of fact
I'm on your back, I'm on your back, I'm on your back
If you walk out on me, I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me, I'm walking after you
Another heart is cracked in two, I'm on your back
I cannot be without you, matter of fact
I'm on your back, I'm on your back, I'm on your back
If you walk out on me, I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me, I'm walking after you
If you walk out on me, I'm walking after you
Another heart is cracked in two,
I'm on your back
1:15:33 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

Posting in this thing can be pretty difficult sometimes. My own father reads it. How am I supposed to share all my secrets? Heh, oh well. I'm bound to be grounded for one thing or another. My friend Mark contended that I am not a rebellious girl, when in fact almost everything I do is rebellious in a way. I am not James Dean. So no worries, Dad.
1:30:14 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.7.2002
As I was cleaning my room, I came across a list of weird street signs and billboards I saw in New York City. I can't remember what all the signs were for. This is probably a waste of cyberspace, but oh well. I took the time to write them down; it'll peeve me if I don't post them.

"No Pork on My Fork" - a Jewish restaurant perhaps?
"No Drugs Allowed" - hanging near a garden
"No Standing Any Time" - it took me a while to figure out it meant cars. I thought it meant no one could stand in front of the building. =Þ
"Wait For Green Light" - duh
"Avoid Accidents" - no shit (I'm sensing a trend)
"Puppetry of the Penis" - adult emporioum
"All Natural Nuts" - probably a vendor
"Tequilaville" - the future venue of my 21st birthday party
"Solid Drink and Good Food; That's My Theory" - well he's no Socrates
"Tell Your Wife Where to Put It" - I'm not even going to ask
"Don't Honk, $250 Fine" - aww, why not?
"Hazardous Materials Checkpoint" - I'm thinking I should avoid this area?
"Hickey Chemists Ltd." - silly business sign
"One Koch Place" - aw, c'mon it's funny! (this one's actually a business in my own city)
"Owner Lost His Mind!" - trying to advertise a big sale
"Must Raise Cash" - see above

See? I told you they weren't that great. But I'm sure at least one of them made you smile. :)
6:00:12 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.10.2002
*sigh* I need a vacation from life. Although I think that if I took one, I may never come back. Luckily I'm a chicken.
1:27:02 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

You are one sexy babe you know that?
Posted By: mark 8/11/2002 4:05:00 PM

Thanks.
Posted By: Lisa 8/11/2002 5:38:00 PM

8.11.2002
Alright, time for a real entry. I reiterate in saying that I hate Sundays. Only bad things seem to happen on those days. Family arguments, fucked up friendships, pressure about the future. It's like all the bad stuff in the universe collaborates on a weekly basis to attack me. Fuck Sunday.

I guess I've been far too social this summer. I'm supposed to "buckle down" and get ready for school and stuff. It's awfully hard just preparing for senior year, but society (or at least my dad) seems to think one has to decide on a college at this time as well. I have no idea what I want to do. To sound immodest, I like everything and I'm good at everything, so blah. What am I supposed to do?

I dyed my hair in silent rebellion. It's reddish, almost maroon. I like it; others have voiced otherwise. I really don't care. I'd like to join the rest of my generation and pierce every possible body part, but I'm not old enough to do it without parental consent. You have to be 18, ya know. Screw that. I know more about life than half the kids I know. What's a fucking year? Bullshit.

After many arguments, Bryan decided he didn't want to be my friend anymore. I can understand that. He seems to be the only person in the world to bring out the bitch in me. Do you think that says something? I do. I think it's because he's one of the few people whose opinion of me I actually care about. If I didn't care, I wouldn't even react to any of the things he does. Or maybe I just really am a bitch. That would suck. The two things that make me want to shoot myself are when people are disappointed in me or if they think me to be a genuinely mean person. Petty arguments can take a flying leap. My dad thinks I'm a crabby person. Maybe he's right. I try to be pleasant though. Spend a day with me; you'll see.

My friends are confusing me more than ever. Jill tried to set me up with this guy named Matt. Then every time we tried to hang out, she insisted on coming along. So it's basically a bunch of us going out....no dates, no time to get to know each other. After a stupid argument she tells me she thinks I should go for someone else. "He's not right for you." I hardly know the guy! I can't hate someone just because you do. Get over it, Jill. As for Matt and I, I have no idea what's going to happen. I'm pretty much indifferent about the whole thing.

I'm behind in my homework for health class. Does anyone want to do it for me? I'm stuck in the section about emotions. You know what I think about emotions? They suck. I've always considered myself a stoic, and I could care less about "sharing my feelings". I hardly ever get angry, and when I do I usually vent in some way that won't hurt anyone else. I haven't been sticking to that code lately, and it's gotten me into a lot of trouble. I only bring it upon myself.

My current idol: Donnie Darko. It's all in the attitude. Nonchalant. Way to be.
5:33:17 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.12.2002
A Tribute To Neo
Everyone knows the creepos come out at night. I was staying up late and some freak named Neo from India started IMing me. The first part of the conversation consisted of him asking me for my picture. I told him it was posted, as I do everyone else. After complimenting me, he insulted me!

nav***oh u r pretty heavy at this age..i think u eat a lot
nav***: :-)

What the fuck?! He said he meant I looked healthy. I don't care where you're from, learn some goddamn English. That was totally the WRONG thing to say. After a couple more responses, I called him a loser. Here's the rest of one of the CREEPIEST conversations I've ever had in my life. It's long, but it's funny (I almost fell off my chair laughing at times):

nav***: why i m a loser?
lisabee16: i don't know
lisabee16: just don't insult me anymore
nav***: hey i said sorry if it really hurted u....
lisabee16: hurted is not a word
nav***: i said that u r toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo SEXY
lisabee16: thank you
nav***: now u seems to be happy
nav***: to make u more happy....
nav***: oh you big ..outcoming neckline is driving me wild (WHAT THE FUCK?! nasty ass pervert)
nav***: your*
nav***: u loook to gorgeous
nav***: :-) happy?
lisabee16: heh, i'm indifferent
nav***: i m again really sorry..but i didnt want to hurt u ever
nav***: indifferent is not a word...but how u r like that?
lisabee16: it is too a word
nav***: sorry i have not got OXFORD WORD DICTIONORY at my place yet...so my word list is very narrow
lisabee16: hehe
lisabee16: whatever, it's bed time
nav***: r u calling me too?
lisabee16: calling you?
lisabee16: you live in india
lisabee16: that's one hell of a phone bill
nav***: omg ....i was again kidding....not that call..i kiddle that if u r calling me on bed too
nav***: if u r scare of phone bills..i can call u
nav***: dont worry about it
lisabee16: how old are you?
nav***: 20
nav***: i have said erlier i think so
lisabee16: nope
nav***: nm
nav***: so where r u calling me now ? :-)
lisabee16: i am going to bed now
nav***: *tngles*
nav***: i m already on bed now
nav***: *cracks*
lisabee16: did you break your bed?
lisabee16: goodbye
nav***: no break my medicine box
nav***: so wht will u do after goin in to bed.....tell u something
nav***: i m too heavy
nav***: :-)
lisabee16: so go on a diet
nav***: but i never get angry..u can call me anything
nav***: hey what a diet means...eat lots of stuff or wat?
lisabee16: no, eat little stuff
nav***: i m hospitalised from lsat twelve dayz
nav***: and eating ...this much only
lisabee16: what were you in the hospital for?
nav***: i have got a broken heart tooooo
lisabee16: sorry to hear that
nav***: but it was very disgusting...so i went mad on that...
lisabee16: yeah...you do sound a little crazy
nav***: and cut my hands and peniss deep with blades
nav***: oh common i m not that kinda crazy
lisabee16: that's gross
nav***: but i went mad
nav***: u can think of that moment
lisabee16: no...it's definitely crazy
nav***: as u already know that
lisabee16: why the hell would you cut yourself like that?
nav***: why...did u take it very lightly
nav***: did u forget those warm moments
lisabee16: what?
nav***: i thought only that was the main reason that bitch was after me...and then money and then my car..and then my apartment
lisabee16: what bitch?
nav***: i just gone mad..i was trying to kill myself
nav***: so i m here...it is a pain
lisabee16: and how is this supposed to make me wanna talk to you?
nav***: she was the bitch..i found her naked and unconcious with her another BF getting fucked on my apartment..when one day i suddenly came back in noon
lisabee16: that's sad
nav***: :-(
nav***: i was crying..and noone was with me
nav***: noone cud felt that pain
lisabee16: i'm sorry to hear that
nav***: i dont know how i will get out of it
nav***: dont be sorry plz...cheer up/// after all we got to know the TRUTH very early
nav***: isnt it?
lisabee16: i guess so
lisabee16: I hope your medicine works for you
nav***: it is not so easy now for me...
lisabee16: I can imagine.
nav***: it is a new hell started for me...doctor says that i have to get my cum out thrice a day..and nerves has been cut and it is spreading poison inside ot
nav***: :'(
lisabee16: That's um...pretty gross.
lisabee16: mind if we change the subject?
nav***: nm.. it is upto u and me only
nav***: sorry i didnt want to tell that but....i m very sorry
nav***: let us come back to ur SEXY figure
lisabee16: as kara would say, that was a definite overshare
nav***: *tingles*
lisabee16: let's nt
lisabee16: not*
nav***: kara whos that?
lisabee16: my friend
nav***: oh ic
nav***: so let me have a look again ur neckline ....it drives me wild :-)
lisabee16: em, you can stop saying that
nav***: i m praising u...
nav***: is there anything wrong ?
nav***: i will stop if u dont like that
lisabee16: yeah, stop talking about my boobs
nav***: boobs ..thats nice word i have added to dictionary
lisabee16: haha ok
nav***: what does it mean?
lisabee16: breasts...mammaries....
nav***: breasts are Ok..but again Mammaries is new word..noted down
nav***: why they r so big?..if u dont get angry
lisabee16: maybe it's because i'm so heavy (JERK)
nav***: *hey never mind..i just do kidding to forget all that bad*
nav***: ha ha ha not u r not
nav***: let me hold u in my hands....
nav***: :-)
lisabee16: uh, no
nav***: why?....ok i m picking u up..ummmm...aaaaannnn...aha
nav***: yeah ..now how do u feel in my arms?
lisabee16: I wouldn't know, I'm on the other side of the planet
nav***: secure?...
nav***: now dont try to hold me in ur arms back
nav***: :-)
lisabee16: don't worry, I'm not
nav***: i m heavier ...very very heavy
nav***: wud u like to see me too
lisabee16: ehm, sure why not
nav***: dont mind..but i m watching ur pic again and again..if u dont mind
lisabee16: as long as yournot naked
nav***: he he he
nav***: i m shy to camera so atleast i"ll be wearing something ;-)
nav***: anywayz tell me ur email id..i"ll send there
nav***: will u feel scary in watching me naked *tickles*
lisabee16: lisabee729@yahoo.com
lisabee16: yes...definitely scary
nav***: u then can not enter my room..as i have got a erected stick and worse is that it is bandaged :-) *giggles*
nav***: why scary?...
lisabee16: OVERSHARE
nav***: overshare ...whats its meaning?
lisabee16: i think it'd be a good idea if you stopped looking at my picture now
nav***: why?
nav***: got my pic?
lisabee16: i dunno, let me check
lisabee16: nope
nav***: ok
nav***: check again
nav***: it is too far..
lisabee16: heh, email is not too far
nav***: :-)
nav***: *giggling*
nav***: check again
lisabee16: nope, not there
lisabee16: oh well
nav***: think in mind..how do i look like
lisabee16: i wouldn't know
nav***: got it?
lisabee16: heavy?
nav***: ha ha
nav***: got it..
nav***: close ur eyes before see my pic...it cud be like watching Freddy in "Nightmare on the elm Street"
nav***: :-)
lisabee16: oh great...that's comforting
nav***: hmm
lisabee16: yeah, i got your pic
nav***: so now u got idea..how do i look like
nav***: hows that?
nav***: fatty?
lisabee16: funny, you don't look psychotic
nav***: what?
nav***: i was just kidding with u..so that u can feel same for me
nav***: i really liked u a lot
lisabee16: you hardly know me
nav***: it doesnt matter for me...I have got only pain from someone i knew...
nav***: so u can only give me some pleasure, fun, luv or smiles...not pain
nav***: coz u dont know me
lisabee16: maybe a nice local girl could give you pleasure
nav***: but as far i have observed...u are a nice person to talk with..to be with and
nav***: to EAT with *giggling*
nav***: WHAT KIND OF PLEASURE U R TALKING ABOUT?
nav***: *amazing*....i didnt meant that pleasure
lisabee16: uh, neither did I
nav***: sorry if i had used something wrong word
nav***: :-)
lisabee16: you know neo, you've made my day
nav***: u...u r very diplomatic..i like that
nav***: how i have made ur day
lisabee16: i was having a bad day, but you really made me laugh
lisabee16: so thank you
nav***: hey so r v frends now?
lisabee16: sure why not
nav***: look we make our day ourselves..so therewas a desire to laugh inside u but u were not finding anyone..so GOD send me to u
nav***: :-)
lisabee16: uh yeah, that works
nav***: so i think u wont mind if i kiss u now *shy*
lisabee16: um, no...there will be no cyberkissing
nav***: *expecting a single plain nodding of head*
nav***: ha ha ha...again new word "cyberkiss" wats that..plz explain
lisabee16: well you obviously can't kiss me since you live in India
nav***: i made ur day and u made my vocabulary 8-)kiddleS*
lisabee16: therefore, it means kissing over the Internet
nav***: i can look here
nav***: *)(*
nav***: we both r kissing each other
nav***: :-)
lisabee16: um no
nav***: it is so simple....actualyl distance does nt matter at all.if u wish to kiss me..it is just a feeling and can be come out in words
lisabee16: I do not wish to kiss you
nav***: "um no" yeah this is the sounds when any girls wants internally that her frend kiss erh "but she again says "um noo"
nav***: ok..do not kiss me..but be happy alwayz
lisabee16: you as well
lisabee16: goodnight neo
nav***: i think it will take me some time to trust anyone..but
nav***: again a goodnight kiss and bye
nav***: i will think that u r sleeping here and i m caressing on ur head..with luv and care..i wud like to do that for u
nav***: :-)
nav***: bye
nav***: c u later...i m too tired and want a nap
nav***: byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
lisabee16: bye
nav***: *)(*
nav***: :-)
nav***: it is not u kssing me..it is me kissing u
nav***: ha ha
nav***: goooooooooood night catch me later
lisabee16: no more kissing!
1:43:49 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

What'd you think, Chris? Fucking psycho.
Posted By: Lisa 8/12/2002 2:09:00 AM

8.13.2002
We just finished watching "John Q." It was a poignant movie. The end of the movie prompted a rant from my father about how he hates Democrats. I asked him to stop trying to brainwash us. He proceeded to yell insults to my face. Here I am. Remind me to live in an argument-free environment at the first possible chance.
9:37:46 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.15.2002
Tuesday was my brother's birthday, and he got an electric guitar. How awesome is that?? He knows I'm jealous, so he offered to let me use it to learn how to play. He can be so nice sometimes.

I had to learn even MORE stuff at my "new" job last night. I'm telling you, the training never ends. I'm supposed to be the new accounting person. Well it was all new to me, so I was going kind of slow. I felt bad because I kept my manager there until almost midnight. Eek. The only thing I like about staying late (besides the extra pay) is the night crew. They come in and do their nightly business all around the store. Most of them are pretty cute. One guy always brings his son in to help him. We've talked a couple times, but I still don't know his name. Dare I ask him out? Ya know, just an invite to Village Inn (famous for their pies) after work or something. Not a real date. Not yet. Hmm...we'll see. Could be an exciting new venture.

The first day of school is next Friday. Who starts school on a Friday?? I think it's back asswards. The only part that's exciting me right now is my new backpack. I can't help but get giddy when I buy new school supplies. Everything's so nice and organized. After the first week it'll go to hell though, no doubt. Oh and my cousin got me this awesome binder. It says "Betty Ford Center" on it. I covered the rest of it in my Warped Tour stickers. This year's stereotype: total punk.
11:26:57 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.17.2002
Boys Are Fucking GHHAAAY
No wait, that's just Matt. This kid decides he doesn't like me. What does he do? He gets Jill to call me up while I'm out with my friends to try to convince me that he's gay. First of all, I am not a homophobe. I'm all for doing what floats your boat (or tickles your pickle). But this guy has had sex with girls, has had a crush on me, even asked me all sorts of personal, intimate questions... He is NOT gay! You can't just change your mind on a whim. And even if he was gay, why the hell couldn't he tell me himself? "Lisa, it's not you. Really. I'm just gay." Whatever. So much for meeting new boys.

Speaking of new boys, there is this mega-cute guy who works on the night crew at Baker's. I don't know his name, though I offered him candy once. I always catch him looking at me. Maybe it's because I'm the only one his age that works that late at night. Or maybe I really am considered attractive. Think I should go for it?

Anywho, tonight I went to Village Inn with my pals Tyffaney and Kayleen. (Unusual names for unusual girls =Þ) We orderd our usual: french fries and pie. It's cheap, it's tasty, what the hey? The waitresses and even the manager asked us to make sure we pay. They seemed to think that the last time we were in there we ordered a BLT and didn't pay. *scoff* How rude! First of all, I would never order a BLT from there. Secondly, I rarely ever go to VI with them, and when I do, we always get the "usual." Thanks, but no acroyms for us. We're allergic. We left a 5-cent tip with a note saying "Thanks for insulting our integrity! :)"

So Lisa, are you gonna pay? No, I'm just gay.
1:44:38 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

Hey Lisa well I was there that night and even though Matt was cute hes a fucking asshole. But you know.........I love ya and the times we have a sweet. We gotta hang out every weekend!!!Siirs......But anyways, i can't believe that Jill called for him what a bi...you know what im saying but I'm gonna go becuase im just rambling...
Love Tyffaney
Posted By: Tyffaney 8/19/2002 10:14:00 PM

Ack! I just realized I wrote two entries in a row about the same thing (cute guy at work). I'm such a doofus sometimes.
2:01:54 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.19.2002
I RULE!
That's what my online teacher said. She always compliments me on being so comical. I'm happy that I'm getting along with her, and as a bonus I'm getting good grades. Whoo!

So they called me into work today even though I wasn't scheduled. Did I mention I love my job? There is a little machine-box-thingy that updates us on the weather alerts. After the alarm goes off (so loud that it scares half of the front end of the store), the guy rattles out all the weather alerts. It turns out it's not a real guy, just a computer voice. The thing sounds exactly like Arnold Schwarzenegger!! I can't help but fall on the floor laughing every time. Imagine Arnold saying "There is a tornado warning in Pottawatamie County." It's so fucking hilarious! Plus I work with a bunch of humorous perverts, so there's always good times going on in the Baker's house.

Never, I repeat NEVER, work for Taco Bell if you ever want to be considered compitent. They never get my orders right! It totally sucks. Why can't they just add a little baja sauce when I ask for it? I NEED those extra calories, damnit! Gimme!

Imagine Fat Bastard saying: "I see bacon. I see pork. Now run little piggy, because I've got a fork."
10:19:12 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.22.2002
Well, folks, today is my last day of freedom. I woke up early to buy my school books, and now I get to spend the rest of the day working! Oh joy! Luckily I don't despise my job. Tomorrow's the first day of school; wish me luck. Better yet, wish good luck to anyone I happen to encounter.

Tyff was bugging me to update about our continuous adventures. The other night we headed out to Doni's house. His prick of a little brother opened the upstairs window and aimed his slingshot, prompting us to hide behind my car. Fortunately he didn't fire anywhere near my precious Ford POS. I also showed them the wonders of holding two phones up to your ears at once. I think it sounds like Jason's whispered echoes in Friday the 13th: "Kill, kill, kill, kill." Then it was off to Bryan's house. For my friends and I, there are two places to go when there's nothing else to do: Village Inn or Bryan's house. We watched part of PeeWee's Big Adventure, played with the guitar, chilled a bit. Good times, good times. Afterwards, I went on a tp-ing spree with the more popular girls in the senior class. It's a tradition for the seniors to tp the juniors' houses the week before school starts. Sort of a welcome to upperclassmenship. We split up into groups since there were so many of us, and I got stuck in the car with the tp virgins. No worries, it was still a blast.

Yesterday I met up with my little sister to play mini golf. It had rained the night before and the greens were soaked...nasty. After visiting the pet store (aww, look at the kities!) and Thrift World, I dropped her off and Gina and I headed out to VI. (Yes, things are cool between me and Gina now.) It is sooo boring to watch old ladies eat pie. They just sit there in silence, tediously bringing the fork of whipped cream and fruit to their puny, withered mouths. "Can I get you ladies something to drink?" the waitress asked. "Yes I'll have some water, and maybe some coffee; but I'm not sure yet. I would want it decaf with NutraSweet, but I might also want some orange juice. No, I just want water. I'm not ready yet! Leave me alone!!" Crazy old ladies crack me up. I spent a good 10 hours with Gina yesterday. We went to Circuit City; God forbid they should sell VHS anymore. That's just not cool, yo. So we headed out to Suncoast at the mall. Ewwie!!! They had a nasty ass porn section! Ahhh!! Who the hell sells porn at the mall?? Who the hell buys porn at the mall!? I don't want to know.

We tried out one of those internet tables they have. For those of you who don't know, they have these tables at the mall where you can sit and surf the Internet for free. We were checking out Bryan's cartoon. It has background music; and all of a sudden, the table started shaking and blasting out some song. The guy in the jewelry store next door gave us a funny look. "Quit disturbing my peace." So what'd we do? We went to my house for the Simpsons. I took a nap, and of course ended up at Bryan's house again. We were buying some cookies at the store which were priced "Buy one, get one free." Why the hell can't you just buy one for half price? They do it at my store. I guess Baker's is just better than Albertson's. Boo ya! There was a wicked thunderstorm last night. Beautiful lightning, TONS of rain. Bryan made me drive home in it. He didn't even offer me an umbrella or jacket. "Get out of my house, woman!" Gee thanks.

So now that I've bored you with an account of my Wednesday evening activities, go do some homework. I figured out why Tyff keeps bugging me to update. They never give homework at her school, so what else does she have? Just my blog. Yay, I feel loved. Peace out.
10:01:27 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

hey that was so much ffffffuuuuuuuuunnnnnnn
Posted By: Tyffaney 8/25/2002 1:34:00 AM

8.23.2002
I was driving along, and the car in front of me had an Ohio license plate that said "Birthplace of Aviation" on it. Okay, no big deal. Then the next car had a North Carolina license plate that said "First in Flight." Does anyone else notice something wrong here? Two states contending to be the first ones to do the same thing. It's not allowed. I inquired about this at lunch, and Kathy explained to me that the Wright brothers were born in Ohio, but conducted their first flight in Kittyhawk, NC. Makes sense? Perhaps someone should write their Congressman and ask for less confusing plates. So after driving along in a confused state of mind, I saw the license plate that really explains it all: "RLTY BTS" (Reality bites). No shit!

Speaking of reality biting, neighbors suck. First, some background info: My high school, being the poor little ghetto place that it is, has no parking lot. So what do the students do? We park along the residential streets adjacent to the school. It's a long-standing routine, and it's a pain in the ass to do. Neighbors are jerks. Instead of utilizing their driveways, they also park in the street. This means more students have to park farther away and then walk to the building. When carrying a 50-lb backpack, that extra fifty feet makes all the difference. Anyway, I got to school right before first bell rang. After driving all over, I finally found a spot to park. People are so inconsiderate. They don't pull up, and there's not enough room to fit even my tiny Ford Aspire! I made sure I wasn't blocking the driveway of the house I was parking in front of (I was barely inches away). "Fuck it," I thought. "I'm going to be late for school." So after school I'm walking out to my car and the neighbor comes up to me and complains that I was too close to his driveway...

Fuck you! I'm not blocking your driveway. You're the one who chose to live next to a school with no parking lot. If you don't like it, give our school a buttload of money to build one. He complained that I was blocking the view for when they back out. He told me of an incident when his wife was backing out and got hit because she couldn't see. Not my problem! First of all, my car is tiny, the windows are not tinted, and it's it's perfectly clear to see through it. Therefore, if she can't see, maybe she needs to get a damn booster seat. Secondly, don't expect my pity. I have hedges lining my driveway, the kind you can't see through. You think I can see when I'm backing out? Hell no. Get over it and learn to drive. Or better yet, move. So much for ending the first day of school pleasantly.
2:40:18 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

My neighors are hores and assholes Lisa, don't let them get to you!

I Wuv You!
The Princess of Pine St.
Lola
Posted By: Maggie "Lola" 8/24/2002 12:08:00 AM

Thanks Mags, but it was Woolworth Street. :)
Blooms
Posted By: Lisa 8/24/2002 1:23:00 AM

right on sista
Posted By: Tyffaney 8/24/2002 1:31:00 AM

8.24.2002
Blasting the Aladdin soundtrack in my car....five people laughing and singing at the top of their lungs.....passersby giving strange looks.... We are definitely the coolest people on the planet.
7:22:01 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

Aladdin best ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(I was there)
Posted By: Tyffaney 8/24/2002 1:29:00 AM

Argh! Why does this always happen to me? I get invited to do two different things with two different groups of people, and I can never decide between them. I'm the most indecisive person on the planet; plus I always feel bad for ditching the other group. I dunno what to do. Why can't I go back to being unpopular? Blah.
6:45:09 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

Solution: stay home.
Posted By: Lisa 8/24/2002 7:41:00 PM

8.26.2002
I added some new pics to my photo album. However I don't have a picture of Tyffaney and Kayleen. Aghh! Expect many many more as soon as I access the school scanner. Check ya later, dudes.
10:15:02 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.27.2002
This Is What I'm Saying!
Every week in the church bulletin they post a column called "Dear Padre" in which people can write in asking a priest their questions about Catholicism. Though I don't normally care for what so called "Catholics" have to say, I liked this article a lot. I thought I'd share...

"Dear Padre: Does the Catholic Church Hate Gay People?"
Dear Padre, I am a college student, a former Catholic, and gay. I just wanted to ask why the Catholic Church hates gay people. Other churches seem to be more understanding; why can't the Catholic Church be more welcoming? Kept Out and Confused

Dear Kept Out, My heart just broke when I read your letter. I didn't include the examples you mentioned because I was afraid that they might compromise your identity. You have received more than your share of bigotry and hate from closed-minded members of your former Church; I can understand why you no longer attend a Catholic Church, and yet it makes me so mad I just want to spit! (Yeah, go get 'em Padre =Þ) Prejudice is nothing new in the Catholic Church, and that is a painful fact for me to state. Throughout the centuries, the Jews, Muslims, Protestants, Blacks, Hispanics, women, singles, and now gays have all experienced the kinds of prejudice that you mention: exclusion, judgmental statements, and persecution. It is a discouraging story, which has been told for centuries! This response does not represent the Catholic Church, but rather people who call themselves Catholic but have stopped listening to Jesus. (basically every Catholic I know) Jesus was comfortable with everyone. He never made a list of who was acceptable and who was not. It was the religious leaders who tried to enforce seperations with their labels: sinners and righteous. Such labels were nonsense! Jesus came to change hearts, but what happened is that hardheartened people convinced themselves that Jesus' plan was the same as their own. So they said and did things that have no connection whatsoever with what Jesus said and did. Jesus challenges all of us to live truthfully and and love honestly. Where people do so, Jesus is in their midst. I sincerely hope Catholics will truly hear the words of Jesus, but if history is any guide, I fear prejudicial labels and the resulting divisions will be with us for a long, long time. The Padre

I'm totally accepting of homosexuality, but that is not why I posted this. My main point lies within the last two paragraphs. Catholics aren't living the way Jesus intended them to. They've got most of it right, but some of their views are morphed. What do you think? Give me a shoutout.
10:53:38 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

Wow, i think when you say "Catholics" you are automatically including a very large group, in fact, the largest and oldest Christian denomination in the world.
Thats a lot of people to just lump into your "they aint doin it right" bin.
Maybe you should say "some Catholics".
Then.... include your opinion of why MOST Catholics accept people of any race, creed or religion, but....ALL Catholics are the most chastised and disliked denomination (by the other "Christians" and non-Christians).
Why is this?....Why are Catholics hated so much? To be hated or to hate, which is it you would choose? Think it over.
Everyone is free to pursue his or her own interpretation of whatever religion or lifestyle they pursue, as long as it hurts nobody else, but it seems that Catholics are REALLY the ONLY ones who practice this.
There is my blog...........
Posted By: big daddy 8/28/2002 2:51:00 PM

Did you add the "basically every Catholic I know" statement?
Whoever it was, the Padre or you, is sadly in need of actually KNOWING Catholics (like, more than 2).
I would venture to guess that there is some personal opinion interjected into the posted piece.....not good journalism practice
Posted By: big daddy 8/28/2002 2:55:00 PM

By the way, my personal opinion of homosexuality is that it is wrong, it is unnatural and something nasty got into those genes somewhere if you can really enjoy sucking on another guys tongue.
Posted By: big daddy 8/28/2002 2:58:00 PM

Also, the way the person who wrote to the padre signed their name is partly indicative of most people between 8th grade and about age 25 or so..........CONFUSED....thats ok, wisdom will come to you with age.
Posted By: big daddy 8/28/2002 3:01:00 PM

so there....
Posted By: big daddy 8/28/2002 3:02:00 PM

By the way, why is it that Catholics are the only ones who ever publicly admit their mistakes, or weaknesses.....and Catholic bishops and priests are the only ones who go on TV to say "I am sorry"?
Are they the only ones who make mistakes?
Or are they the only religious leaders who can admit they are only human? Do I see other churches writing about the weaknesses in their church in their own publications....UhUh, nope.....I wonder why....I must be CONFUSED.....or do they just like their young people to be LITTLE BITTY SHEEP....come along little sheep
Posted By: big daddy 8/28/2002 3:07:00 PM

so there....
Posted By: big daddy 8/28/2002 3:08:00 PM

8.29.2002
BIG DADDY IS WATCHING
If you noticed, someone named "big daddy" has started a religious debate through shoutouts in the previous post. I advise you to read the post and the responses before reading this. It'll be much easier to understand.

Pardon me if my thoughts skip around. I was trying to respond to every argument given. In attempt to rebut:

First of all, I never said ALL Catholics. (I thrive on technicalities.) If you read carefully, you would see that I said basically every Catholic I know. And yes, that was me, not the Padre. If you had any experience reading my past entries, you would know that I insert my personal comments in parentheses as to separate them from the rest of the article. Is that not what Mr. Warner contends parentheses are to be used for, anyway? But I digress… Do you think I know every Catholic in the world? No, of course not. I know just a small portion of them. And because of those few hundred or so that I know, I am currently uncomfortable attending a Catholic service. Secondly, I did not write the article. I simply posted it to help get a point across to others. Others wonder why I dislike attending my childhood church. I do not feel that sense of loving community I was told I was supposed to encounter there. I do not like most of my fellow parishioners or the setting of our church. The building is rather bland, the choir makes me cringe, and the masses are long and drawn out. No one seems to be enjoying themselves. They simply stand up and sit down and blindly recite prayers they’ve probably forgotten the meaning of because routine tells them to do so. Even the priest seems to be rushing so he can make his way out of there.

According to Westerhoff’s four stages of faith, I am in the third stage: searching. I am looking for my vocation. I have discovered an interdenominational Christian church where I feel comfortable. I am surrounded by peers who I feel love and care about me. I feel God’s presence when I am there more than any other place I’ve been. However, my family does not allow me to attend it because they do not serve the Eucharist there. I think it is my choice to believe that I can skip out on communion and still go to heaven. Or maybe I could do it every other week? But no. I am told that I must receive communion EVERY Sunday for the rest of my life. Excuse me for not agreeing with this stipulation. Do YOU agree with every belief put before you? I’m sure you could find dissent with at least one. Why is it so wrong to just want to be a Christian instead of a Catholic? I am still following the teachings of Jesus, just in a more nonchalant way.

Back to my original argument, I agree with the Padre when he says that many Catholics’ views are wrong in certain aspects. For the most part, I think the Catholic Church does a fine job following the ways of Jesus. There are just some areas where I think they could improve. I posted the article to help express my feelings to those Catholics who are basically trying to oppress me.

As for your point about Catholics being the most hated Christian denomination, is that a fact? Or your own personal Catholic opinion. Walk a mile in a Lutheran’s shoes, or a Southern Baptist’s. Don’t you think they feel offended when others put them down for their own personal beliefs? Every religion is attacked by others; it’s the way it is. I am not saying I hate the Catholic religion, not at all. I simply prefer a more relaxed way of worship. If you can find the sentence in which I state “I hate Catholics,” I will curtail my debate here and now. Until then, deal with disagreement.

OF COURSE there is some personal interjection in the post. I posted it to further express my own opinion. Duh.

I love how you only think of gay men when you hear the word “homosexual.” I would suggest looking up both the words “homosexual” and “lesbian” in you local Webster’s Dictionary. You may be surprised. Also, you are entitled to your own opinion. If you disagree with it, fine by me. I happen to be accepting and open to it. It is rare that you will find me condemning and action of any kind (unless it is especially brutal, like murder.) Did you not read the part where I said “I am all for whatever floats your boat”? Perhaps that was in an earlier post. You want to insult my journalism? Do the background check before you attack. Anyway, that quote includes you, too. Think what you like, state what you think, and be sure to back it up with some quality information. This is what makes a good opinionated journalist. (Does every journalist have to be objective?? I don’t think so.) Actually, I like the fact that you are willing to speak up against me. It makes for good conversation. :)

Even older people can be confused with why others oppress them. Wisdom comes with experience, which usually comes with age. Are you saying that there is no possibility for a young person to experience “adult situations” at an early age? This person is hurting and searching for an answer. It does not mean he or she is unwise. I am assuming that you are older than the age of 25. Does this mean that you are wise? Did your wisdom come with age? To be wise is to have the ability to discern what is true, right, or lasting. Find me someone who is truly wise, all-knowing even; for I do not believe you are that person, aged as you may be.

If you’re going to knock the “young and confused,” don’t act like one by using “so there” as your argument. It is hippocratic and childish.

Now referring to your section where you state that Catholics are the only ones who apologize, I think you are looking to argue with me. It doesn’t even have anything to do with my post or the article within it. You are stretching this out, transgressing even. Tell me, who is it that contended that other religions (both Christian and non-Christian) don’t make mistakes, or furthermore, apologize for them? I know I never stated any such thing. I reiterate in saying that my whole point to was to explain why I am uncomfortable with SOME Catholics, the way SOME of them act, and SOME their beliefs. I was trying to explain my reasoning for wanting to move to what I consider a more comfortable spiritual environment. In addition, you say Catholics publicize their mistakes on television. Oh, that’s a good way to convince people they are the right religion to follow. “Look at all these mistakes we make! Oh, but at least we say we’re sorry!” I don’t see the need for publicizing faults. Shouldn’t they be shouting out about all the wonderful things they have to offer, and not all the things they do wrong? Catholics define being “sorry” as being truly regretful for the action AND promising not to do it again. Like all humans, they usually repeat their mistakes. Not all of their mistakes, mind you, but some. So much for the second part of their definition. Throw it out the door. To continue, you say you don’t see other churches writing about their faults in their own publications. Do you even READ their own publications? I am guessing you don’t, since you seem so bent on Catholicism. IS that the only church you attend, or do you try to expand your views by attending other churches and seeing what they are like before you bash them? Any argument I make against the Catholic Church is justified. I have been on both sides of the fence. And finally, I am NOT AGAINST THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AT ALL. I grew up with it; it helped me become the person I am today. I am thankful for that. But with my growing age comes more wisdom, including the wisdom to go out and explore my options to see what is right for me. Pardon me for being open-minded.

So there… :)
6:27:08 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

Further Reading
Some excerpts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
834 Particular Churches are fully catholic through their communion with one of them, the Church of Rome "which presides in charity."[315] "For with this church, by reason of its pre-eminence, the whole Church, that is the faithful everywhere, must necessarily be in accord."[316] Indeed, "from the incarnate Word's descent to us, all Christian churches everywhere have held and hold the great Church that is here [at Rome] to be their only basis and foundation since, according to the Savior's promise, the gates of hell have never prevailed against her."[317]
838 "The Church knows that she is joined in many ways to the baptized who are honored by the name of Christian, but do not profess the Catholic faith in its entirety or have not preserved unity or communion under the successor of Peter."[322] Those "who believe in Christ and have been properly baptized are put in a certain, although imperfect, communion with the Catholic Church."[323] With the Orthodox Churches, this communion is so profound "that it lacks little to attain the fullness that would permit a common celebration of the Lord's Eucharist."[324]
855 The Church's mission stimulates efforts towards Christian unity.[357] Indeed, "divisions among Christians prevent the Church from realizing in practice the fullness of catholicity proper to her in those of her sons who, though joined to her by Baptism, are yet separated from full communion with her. Furthermore, the Church herself finds it more difficult to express in actual life her full catholicity in all its aspects."[358]

I thought it was interesting. Keep in mind I'm not using it to argue any point of any side. Hopefully your knowledge has been expanded just a tad.
6:53:17 AM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

OK, go for what makes YOU feel good, here and now, that is what it is all about.
Ignore the definition of FAITH and of DEVOTION and just do what makes you feel good as an individual, regardless of any commitments or morality. Isnt that the DEMOCRATIC way?
You should know that Communion is a SACRAMENT, I am sure your friends can explain what that is, cant they?
Join the crowd, do what is EASY and FUN.....that is always most rewarding.
Instead of rejecting what you dont like in your Church of Baptism, why dont you strive to change it or make it better?
Well, that requires strength and character, because you may very well be in sparse company because many have chosen to flee to what is FUN and EASY. I understand, I was once a child like the rest of you...
I dont expect you to possess that strength at your age. But I do expect you to retain some little bit of what you have been taught....
Posted By: big daddy 8/29/2002 2:39:00 PM

Gee Lisa, you really are smart...thanks for expanding my knowledge. Where DID you get your smarts anyway?
Posted By: big daddy 8/29/2002 2:42:00 PM

Wow. Someone's ignorant. That's all I have to say to you, large father.
Posted By: ds 9/3/2002 6:50:00 PM

This is so weird... There is a freshman lurking around the school, possibly a stalker. Everytime I see her, she stares at me. Her eyes follow me down the hall, across the cafeteria, almost everywhere I go. It's really creepy! I'm wondering if I have some physical defect I don't know about that she can't help but stare at, or what the reason could possibly be. I've never met her before. Today she happened to be in the office at the same time as me and asked me about my earrings. That's been the extent of our conversations. A member of the Thought Police perhaps?? Pardon my reference, but I took a test on Orwell's 1984 today, and I felt really good about it. I'm getting along better with my history teacher this year. She complimented me on my government project today, but she still gave me demerits for not having my shirt tucked in! The whole point to the tucking in of the shirt is to make one look neat in appearance. What is the harm, then, if the shirt is rolled under to look like it's tucked in, thus maintaining the neat appearance? They do this to me at work, too. My hips were not built for "tucked in." It's just plain uncomfortable. Blah. In other news, they took out the speed bump on my street. Yay! No more unnecessary slowing down. Plus, my neighbors are incredibly ignorant, and they do not understand the concept of the "No Parking" sign next to the previously mentioned bump. Instead, they park (usually in the wrong direction) in such a way that it blocks the flow of traffic and gets my panties in a bunch. So yeah, no more poo-poo head speed bump!
8:35:15 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

SHOUT OUT

Watch out for her...I think she is a FREEKIN HOMO!!
Posted By: big daddy 8/29/2002 2:43:00 PM

Eek, there's no need for name calling. It's rude.
Posted By: Lisa 8/29/2002 4:15:00 PM

I finished my freshman beanie! I think it turned out pretty awesome; I'll be sure to post pics. See, every year the freshmen have to wear beanies around school for the first week. At the end of the week, the seniors get to decorate them as wacky as they can. Then on Friday there is the "Parade of the Beanies" in which the freshmen line up in the gym and get voted for best beanie. I don't know if mine is winning material, but I'm sure my little sister will like it.

I saw the weirdest car today! Some guy had all these little gadgets inside, like a cell phone holder, a high-tech cup holder, even a mini fire extinguisher! What an odd item to find in a compact car. Next thing you know he'll have a hot cocoa and cookie dispenser. Gah, people are strange.
11:41:02 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale

8.31.2002
I went to a kick-ass concert last night. It was the first time I had ever seen Pomeroy. They're awesome!! Afterwards I went to Bryan's to chill with him and his friend Cameron. I ended up falling asleep again, and I didn't wake up until a quarter to 4 in the morning! My dad heard me coming in the house last night and told me I was grounded for a month. He didn't believe me when I told him what had happened. "I've heard that one before." I'm not stupid. If I'm going to lie, I wouldn't use the same lie more than once. Fact of the matter is, I really did fall asleep; and it has happened on more than one occasion. I had had a long and tiring day...it was inevitable. So much for that father-daughter trust. :(

This is sooo fucking weird. I ended up sleeping on my stomach last night. I guess I was cutting off the circulation to my arm underneath me, because a couple hours later I woke up and it was completely asleep. I tried picking it up with my other hand and it just fell back down! Total noodle. I was throroughly creeped out. I couldn't feel a thing. I could not move it at ALL unless I was using my other hand to do it. After a moment, I could feel all the blood rush back into my arm. Also a freaky feeling. Once my arm was rejuvinated, everything was fine. I could move it again, yay! I suppose it's rather difficult to describe in words how it felt. It's not tingly like when your foot falls asleep. It's more like you have a worthless limb; and no matter how hard you try to just barely lift your arm, you can't do it. It was dark, but I'm guessing it was probably a weird color, too. Maybe ghastly white for the lack of blood. Who knows? I'm sleeping on my back from now on.
4:35:29 PM | Lisa Bloomingdale