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TaoEmpress

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I need to do better at updating around here.

I've...had this weird urge to punch something lately. Somethihng solid and hard (so those of you who were going to tell me to hit a pillow, sorry but no). It's not that I have some unreleased anger to deal with. To tell you the truth I've been quite passive for a few weeks now, pain-stakingly numb even to a point where I don't really feel anything. Emotions aren't the problem this time.

Maybe it's all just getting to me. With father drama, school stress, and old memories of things I'd rather forget...it's all building up. Is it normal to lay in bed for hours just staring at the ceiling? Cuz I don't think it is. Oh, no. The long hours of thinking have come back. Joy...

I need...something. I'm not sure what it is. I just know that I'm not getting it. Meh...
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-glances around- Well, this is...different. And completely unexpected. Am I the only one who's seeing things? Do you notice the drastic changes around here? Wow, I'm amazed. Looks quite awesome don't you think? Let me just bask in the glow of this...transformation a little bit.
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Forgive me for I've been off on vacation for the past two weeks. Took a trip to sunny California to visit family. To recap on what all happened I give you this:

Monday, July 3, 2006 - Happy birthday to me! ^-^ Went shopping with mom and one of her old friends. Saw nothing I liked except a few Shaman King mangas. Came home and went back out to get fireworks. Brother didn't take me out bar hopping though cuz he had to work, which I'm glad of. I don't quite trust him with a drunken me.

Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - Hung out all day until nightfall cuz all our stuff were for night time fun. Played until 1:00 AM in the morning doing stupid things including almost getting killed by mom [I‘m being serious here, one of displays she lit fell over and it‘s side and started spinning as it was shooting at us].

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - Left for the airport 5:00 - 5:30 AM and boarded the plane at around 6:30 AM. Arrived in Los Angeles at around 8:00 AM Pacific time [10:00 AM Central] where me and mom were taken to her friend‘s house. Cousin Christine picked me up at around 1:00 PM and took me down to Palmdale where we proceeded to go to see Cars and to the park afterwards.

Thursday, July 6, 2006 - I‘m not exactly sure. I think we went shopping…yes, shopping. That‘s when I got a nice pair of pants from the Sears store. Me and Christine also helped cousin Thao pick out some new clothes.

Friday, July 7, 2006 - Me, Christine, and Thao went back to the mall to return some stuff and ended up getting clothes for Thao that she actually liked. Got some nice stuff at Hot Topic for myself as well. Had a picnic in the park before Christine took me to hang out with her friend Virginia and some of her friends at Starbucks.

Saturday, July 8, 2006 - Beach day! Tis when I got my nice sunburn. But that‘s alright cuz I actually have some color on me legs now [not to mention I get the fun of finally being able to peel it off now]. On the way home I also got my first taste of In-N-Out food. That stuff‘s delicious, though I couldn‘t bring any home for my brother like he asked.

Sunday, July 8, 2006 - Cousin Todd took me and Christine out to eat barbeque at Dave‘s Barbeque. He offered to get me an alcoholic drink but I refused cuz he‘s a huge penny pincher and would get me something generic. He did take us and Leyna [Thao‘s little girl] to see Pirates of the Caribbean but he only paid for himself and Leyna [no comment on that]. Went to Barnes & Nobles too…twice. Got myself a shiet load of books before going to hang out with Christine‘s friend Virginia. Played Scattergory, Scrabble, Trouble, and then Girl Talk at her house.

Monday, July 10, 2006 - Made a few errands at Costco and ordered a cake for our joint birthday parties [for me, Leyna, and Christine]. Shopping in Burbank I do believe or at least somewhere around that area. Didn‘t see anything I liked but that‘s alright. I‘m usually not a big spender and am picky of the things I get. Had dinner at the Elephant Café though which was nice.

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - Picked up the cake and the alcohol for the party. Yes, we had a drinking party for my amusement. Drank an Apple-tini, a margarita, and a few sips of a Screwdriver. All of which were heavy on the vodka [because my family likes it strong]. I took a few pictures but sadly I didn‘t get drunk so their not as entertaining. I was slightly buzzed though with was an odd feeling. Apparently I get more talkative as I drink more alcoholic beverages. Go figure.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - Aunt Moony asked Christine to take me to the mall so that we could meet her there…so she could buy me a purse. And not just any purse, but an expensive Coach purse that probably costs more than anything else I own. Ended up shopping again where I got some really nice stuff, especially from my dear Hot Topic. -heart- Christina made me a Screwdriver for the road before Mom‘s friend picked me up and took me down to the valley to meet up with her.

Thursday, July 13, 2006 - I actually spent the entire day watching Kenshin episodes all the way up to 30 I think. Mom‘s friend took us out to eat...and mom offered me half her Corona [which I took]. I found it ironic that she was warning me about getting drunk off of half a Corona bottle when I survived drinking three heavily alcoholic drinks [but shh! We won‘t tell her about all that].

Friday, July 14, 2006 - Most of the day was spent at the airport or on the plane. The trip back home seemed shorter than the trip out though. -shrugs- I‘m just happy I got my complimentary cookies on the flight.

And that would be my short recap of my trip to California. I'll leave you with this though: It's good to be home. :heart:
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Explain your account name and its meaning. When you're done, tag as many people as there are letters in your name.

I watched too much Shaman King. For some odd reason I always liked the dynamics of the Tao family on the show; how they valued their family honor above anything else. Sure Tao En went about regaining that in the wrong way, but he had good intentions behind it. And besides, Tao Ren made a great attept to rectify that. And it always helps that Tao Ren was overall my favorite character ever. The empress part of my name came about when I was writing a Shaman King multi-chapter fic about Hao's first life, making connections between the Tao and Asakura family [as a way to explain the feud that seems to be going on between them in the anime].

I hearby tag the following [though I'm not even sure I have enough friends for this]:

1. cocky-gurlie
2. zedstef
3. rhinestoner
4. brozedragon45678
5. Depressed-Shadows
6. Oyamada-Manta
7. VML
8. LevyRasputin
9. sarah-the-strange
10. VCLagarde

In all honesty, you don't have to if you don't want to. I just thought it would be fun.
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LAST PERSON WHO/M

. Slept in your bed: me...unless there's someone sneaking naps in my bed while I'm at school
. Saw you cry: wow, that was so long ago I can't even remember. -shrugs- I generally don't let pplz see me cry.
. You went to the movies with: the girl I carpool with. we went to go see Scary Movie 4 and Take the Lead at Ameristar Casino
. You went to the mall with: -thinks- when was the last time I went to the mall? -lightbulb- last December with my mom!
. Yelled at you: most likely Okaasan
. Sent you an email: "Mama Bear"

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO...

. California: yup
. Hawaii: nope
. Mexico: that's a negative
. China: close but no cigar
. Canada: and no

HAVE YOU EVER

. Wished you were the opposite sex: every freakin' month
. Had an imaginary friend: sometimes I think I still do. isn't that right? imaginary friend nods
. Do you have a crush on someone: it's not a crush if they know about it
. What book are you reading now: The Chronicles of Narnia! I'm currently in the third book, The Horse and His Boy

WHAT'S YOUR...

. Worst feeling in the world: loneliness
. Future son's name: either, Marek Ramone, Brian Gohan, Mason Gareth, Luke Ayden, or Elijah Ren [I spent a long time thinking those up so NO TAKEY!!!]
. Future daughter's name: either Avalon Lee, Raven Kiyone, Madison Mimori, or Kiemi Quinn [I spent a long time thinking those up so NO TAKEY!!!]
. Do you sleep with stuffed animals: not really
. What's under your bed: a lot of junk
. Siblings: two older ones
. Location: Missouri
. College plans: currently nearing the end of my second year as an English major
. Piercings/tattoos: one piercing in each ear, but maybe I'll get a tattoo one day
. Do you drink: haven't developed a tast for it
. Who is your best friend: "Ryoko-sama"
. Where do you want to get married: Los Vegas
. Whom do you really hate: anyone who's given me a reason to hate you
. Been in Love: maybe
. Do you drive: not often enough
. Do you have a job: not yet
. Do you like being around people: only if they're my friends
. Are you for world peace: it's a nice though, but unlikely to happen
. Are you a health freak: HA! that's a funny one
. Have you ever loved someone you had no chance with?: -sighs- ...no comment... T.T
. Have you ever cried over something someone of the opposite/same sex did: once or twice
. Do you have a "type" of person you always go after: -runs through all the pplz she's been attracted to- um...the ones that make me laugh?
. Do you want to get married: part of me does, but the other part of me just thinks it's too much trouble
. Do you want kids: I want someone to call me "mommy"

FAVORITE

. Room in house: my room
. Color: Midnight Blue
. Perfume or cologne: neither. scented lotion!
. Month: October
. Flower: um...the ones that smell nice

IN THE LAST 48 HOURS, HAVE YOU...

. Cried: nope
. Bought something: um...gas?
. Met someone: hehe, I don't remember their name
. Missed someone: my lil Washu & Ryoko-sama
. Hugged someone: not since Monday
. Kissed someone: not since...December of 2003
. Become shy around someone: nah
. Been to the diner: what diner?
. Exercised: does dancing around my room like a mad woman count?

FIRSTS

First best friend: Ryoko-sama
First screen name: DragonStorm85
First CD: Robyn is Here
First pet: a squirrel we named Pee-wee...he ran away a week later
First piercing: my ears when I was an infant
First musician you remember hearing in your house: Mariah Carey

LASTS

Last car ride: yesterday after school
Last kiss: December 27, 2003 with my ex
Last good cry: Summer of 2004
Last library book: um...sometime back in middle school
Last movie seen: Take the Lead
Last TV show: One Tree Hill and The Bedford Diaries
Last food consumed: spring rolls
Last phone call: ...yesterday with my mom
Last shoes worn: my blue & grey Sketchers
Last cd played: Anywhere But Home - Evanescence
Last item bought: gas for the car
Last annoyance: school assignments
Last disappointment: my procrastination
Last website visited: LJ

RANDOM

What color socks are you wearing: I'm not wearing socks
What time did you wake up today: 4:13 AM [I was having a bad night]
What is your career going to be: first class slacker
Where are you going to live: in a house
What kind of car(s) do you drive: one that works

CURRENT

Current mood: indifference
Current music: Somewhere I Belong - Linkin Park
Current hair: up in a bun [but soon to be cut]
Current clothes: tankt top & shorts
Current annoyance: school
Current desktop picture: nothing
Current crush: IT'S NOT A CRUSH IF THEY KNOW ABOUT IT!!!

Tagging: cocky-gurlie, Depressed-Shadows, zedstef, rhinestoner
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