Katrina's World

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:39:45 GMT

For anyone who doesn't know:

Mike and I are engaged!!

Yay!

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 01:25:19 GMT

Remember Me?

Dear Livejournal,

I'm tired. Exhausted. I haven't had time for much sleep lately.

So what have I been up to lately? Lots of stuff--though too much of it has recently been feeling sick (I had an asthma attack that lasted for days, and I had to go to the E.R. after not being able to sleep or eat for two days and feeling utterly miserable. The good news? A breathing treatment is all I needed, and I feel soo much better now! I hadn't realized how much achiness was caused from my asthma until after it wasn't a problem. All better now, and I hope the pollen count goes down soon. Winter's around the corner, and I have the pollen of the trees to look forward to then. Oh, the joys of allergies. For those of you counting, my last series of sneezes was 9 in a row. My table counted for me. They left an awesome tip. Tonight was a great night--if I had more nights like tonight, I'd adore being a server.. Not that I hate it, I just haven't found a way to make it less personal when I get customers who are jerks, but yet they never had to wait for anything, they ate every scrap of their meal, and still left no tip. It will be much easier soon to take it less personal--because I have the job at Test now, I don't depend on people doing the right thing financially. I have a concept-financial karma.. Those who don't do right by other people with their finances--you know, borrows money and never pays it back, or never tips servers when they know what servers' wages are, or does something like that--that eventually it will catch up to them--maybe not financially, but in some part of their life. Don't get me wrong, I am not at all saying most people don't do right with their finances--I think most people are generally good people, riddled with faults like everyone else. But then there are other types of people, and they're not good people at all.
I love my home. Not just where I live, but my home, my family, and my friends (even the ones who I haven't seen in years, or who I've had a hard time keeping in contact with) . That's my home. And if you're reading this and I went to high school with you, I'm wanting to plan going out to eat with a group of us--I know I've recently talked with Allison and Iman, and I'm told Amber still lives in town, and I think Teela still lives here.. I don't know if you read my blog, Erica, but it would be awesome to have you join us. I'm not sure about everyone else, but even if you're not in town, send me an e-mail and tell me what you're up to these days. And Danny you asshole stop by! OH!!!! Which reminds me!!

I have two baby squirrels living in my house now too. I'm working on nursing them and getting them used to human contact. Dave said they were in a tree he was cutting. They're about 10 weeks old. Their eyes are open now, and they have teeth. We're feeding them with an animal nursing bottle and scalded milk. They're ADORABLE! I'll try to get some pictures up as soon as I can. Dave's squirrel is named Smeagol.

Sadie is doing well--she just bit me earlier today for the first time. She's pretty antisocial, but generally a friendly rat. I wish I could pick her up but she doesn't want to be removed from her cage.

I'm going out to dinner with Mike's grandmother, mother, and his mother's best friend tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to it :)

Soon I will only be working a few nights a week at O'Charley's, and I will have more time to get out and see everyone, because I have sincerely missed everyone.

Well, goodnight, livejournal.

I want to update some more soon, but with my life, we'll see when it happens next.

And yikes, ER bills suck.

Mon, 01 May 2006 09:14:06 GMT

So.. Should I bleach my hair to dye it blue? ... I've had this desire for a while, but it was renewed while watching a movie the other night with a girl with blue hair in it...

So whatchya think? ...

If You're Seeing This, READ IT!!

Mon, 01 May 2006 08:39:47 GMT

Do you think you can read my mind? - From Go-Quiz.com
About this Friend....	Guess who?
People get mad and blame things on you.. Maybe I'm just too nice and don't get annoyed, but I've only wanted to kill you twice, so... You're a good person imo just need acceptance too damned much.. Yeesh!
My eternal love!!! I'm not sure if we're still opposite ends of the same coin or not.. But I know that I would still recognize your soul, even now. I love you!!
You're a mega sweetheart! You're wonderful, and you have a creative mind. You have a unique perspective and it's fantastic when you share it.. Oh and you're very funny when you're being a lush! Tee Hee
You're a sweetheart. But umm I still think you're crazy with this whole running idea. It's a phase, it will pass ;-)
You can be a lot to take, to be honest... But you're still sweet.. Just should calm down.
You lie to me. All the time. And I do feel used by you. And probably always will.. Why do I still love you?
I love you sooo much! And I miss you!! And when I get home, I'm going to spend SOO much time with you!! You were there for me when I needed it most--when everyone else had abandoned me, or I had pushed them away somehow.. Always there for me, maybe one day I can be there for you. I love you SOOO much!! And when I hug you I'm not letting go for a long time.. Okay, well I'll let go when I see your daughter because I've missed her oodles too!!!!!
You're fun to talk to. Umm I'm getting less creative as this goes along, so.. That's all :-D
It's been interesting lately getting to know you.. Hope things work out well for you. Thanks for being non-judgemental :-D .. Oh and umm yeah, that is still stuck there, thanks a lot hahaha
You're a darling. I don't think you always do things because you want to though and think sometimes you're uncomfortable doing them.. You're still very sweet
You're awesome! I love hanging out with you. I feel relaxed and free, and I don't worry about every small thing I would do. Oh and that's my hat.. Bitch...
One of the kindest hearts I know.. I'm sorry if I changed you for the worse. Anyways, I smoke rocks.
LJ Username:

Coming home soon! :)

Oh No's!!

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 14:15:55 GMT

I just lost the game.

World's Fucked Up

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 23:40:35 GMT

Soldier, wife accused of forcing kids to fight
A Texas-based soldier and his wife have been accused of injury to a child for allegedly forcing their 3-year-old daughter to beat up an older boy as they videotaped it.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11993032/from/ET/

Just thought you should know

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 08:38:35 GMT

I
LOVE
YOU!!!

Palm Reading Shtuff

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 21:38:51 GMT

First let's take a look at your Life Line. The double Life Line you may see on your hand is a very lucky marking. They extra lines are called 'vitality lines' and they indicate increased vitality and positive forces at work in your life. The wide swooping motion of your Life Line indicates strength, enthusiasm and an improved love life. The little lines you see extending upward from your Life Line are representative of your ability to recuperate. The little lines you see extending downward from your Life Line are indicators of your tendency to waste your energy. The island in your Life Line could indicate a period of hospitalization or some other kind of recuperation.

Now let's see what your Head Line had to say. Your Head Line is deep, long and straight, stretching across the palm. This indicates a logical and direct way of thinking. The straighter the line, the more realistic the thinking, and the deeper the line, the better the memory. A chained Head Line shows agitation and tension at different points in your life. Your Head Line is forked near the middle of your palm, showing an important new interest. Having your Head Line and Heart Line separated shows a love for adventure and an enthusiasm for life.

The last line we'll look at is your Heart Line. A normal and content love life is represented when the Heart Line starts under the Index Finger as it does on your hand. A long Heart Line like yours, running almost all the way across the palm, represents an idealist in love. In love you tend to look for those whose status rises above your own, and you have a great respect for them. Your double Heart Line shows that you are protected by someone who loves you. Your chained Heart Line is an indication that your life is sometimes bothered by emotional tensions.

You have a conical hand. This is often the type of hand shared by people who are more interested in theory than practice. This is the hand of the imaginative and creative spirit. Professions of people who share this type of hand usually include teacher, lawyer or artist.

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:05:19 GMT

The cabins don't open for the season until April :-( That **SUCKS**

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 01:09:56 GMT

Trina will have to write:

I will not be an inspiration to the Bush Administration

'What will you have to write on the chalk board?' at QuizGalaxy.com

I AM SO SAD!!!!!!

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 22:29:35 GMT

I have Mad Cow disease.

Five Strange Habits

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 18:40:12 GMT

***Tagged by The_Bonnis, my sister***
This is a game.
I write five habits I have.. weirder ones. And then I tag five people who will be listed at the end who (if they're game) list five strange habits of their own.

1. It is pretty difficult for me to pass a live worm on the sidewalk without picking it up and moving it off. It really bothers me that these poor creatures would die from being stepped on. This is why I like to walk alone when it's a rainy night . . .

2. I HATE stepping on "cracks." Cracks doesn't accurately describe it. I don't like having my feet on two different textures and patterns at once (when carpet style changes, or the colored tiles on floors, if there's a tear in the carpet, if carpet turns into linoleum, if there's a difference of color). I have ways I can get around this so it doesn't bother me so much, but I almost always try to walk around these things. I actually feel *different* when I step on a crack or on any of the above mentioned things.

3. When I get an idea or want something--or when someone else mentions an idea to me I really like--I find it rather difficult to get it out of my head unless I do it or something very close to it. I am a highly suggestible person. This doesn't always lead to good things, but it leads to adventures! It consumes me if I try to supress an urge. If I say I'll do it, it's rare I won't--even if it's a ridiculous thing someone dared me--the suggestion of it is enough to make me want it.

4. I HAVE to use the turn signal!!! It doesn't matter where I am--in an alley, parking lot, etc. or if there is anyone around for miles--I MUST USE IT!!! I don't know why--it's not like I'm an extreme stickler for rules. But--I MUST!!!

5. I have to move--constantly. I bite my lip all the time. I chew on it and play with it. I move my feet and my legs. I'll play with my hair. I'll rub my arms. I'll twirl my hand. Whatever--I just constantly move. It makes me feel more at peace--I get kinda panicy if I just sit still for a long time.

Now, I tag:
Misty (savindus), Missy (witchgoddess17), Leah (themidgetqueen), Aaron (smoke_a), and Dustin (morbidrequiem). I'd like to tag Chris(lordgod), but he's never on. If you get on, consider yourself tagged. EDIT: I also tag Jennifer :)

Tristan's Been Murdered . . .

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 05:38:07 GMT

Okay, so maybe he wasn't murdered.

But Tristan is dead. Isolde still lives, and she seems none-too-heartbroken, because she's an evil witch with a heart of stone . . .

I think the Nigerian Bichir killed Tristan. If Tristan did die by some other means---Well, the Bichir certainly was an opportunist, because he ate well over half of poor Tristan's body.

I'm highly debating taking the Nigerian Bichir back to the pet store and getting some . . . Tamer fish . . . That won't kill and/or eat the other tankmates. :(

The Bichir leaves Isolde alone, so she's still in there for now. Should I take the Bichir back? I'm completely torn. I think if I would have been alone when I discovered it, I would have cried--I'm that pathetic and attached to my pets.

Oh, and for those who don't know . . . Tristan and Isolde were my male and female albino african clawed frogs.

Also, if I decide to keep the Bichir . . . What should I name it? And what should I name the Three "Best Friends" Tiger Barbs?? Any ideas?

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 22:35:17 GMT

Vocational Rehabilitation Services*
700 E. Walnut St.
Evansville, IN 47713-2561
812-425-1367
Toll Free: 1-877-715-5299
TDD: 812-433-3013

Also, this weekend is free laundry weekend and all university facilities.

My mother's famous...

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:27:16 GMT

This is my mother's recipe-Linda's Peachy Chicken.

http://www.pharostribune.com/features/local_story_016122025.html

I Love The Shit Out Of You Guys :-D

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 05:32:49 GMT

I have made an executive decision to remove a past post. I had forgotten to include the link of the site I got it from. It was a semi-automatic livejournal update and I thought it was funny.

I didn't think people would take it literally-as I don't have a girlfriend, I don't know any Britneys, don't hang out with any Sarahs, and I did not sleep with anyone on Saturday night. And, while I tend to be rather random, it's generally upbeat random. Not "Wtf-she's-on-acid-and-depressed" randomish . . .

If you're not sure what post I'm talking about, probably for the best. But I put it as a comment to this, so you know what I'm talking about, if you want.

Once again, it was meant as a JOKE only and I am not in any way upset, in a bad state of mind, or feeling abandoned by the world or any of it. Just same shit, different day stuff. But all is well. :)

LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:49:18 GMT

http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/livejournal

I didn't think anyone would mistake that for me. And I thought I had included the link, but I must have cut it out on accident. Sorry everyone. Love you guys!

Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:59:29 GMT

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:59:30 GMT

Dammit

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:25:51 GMT

So I'm going to attempt to make the spectrum meeting tonight, but I'm skipping everything else. This bug hit me from nowhere. Someone borrowed my keys that have my card on them, so I can't eat right now and for some reason I'm starving (I shouldn't be, but my stomach won't stop growling). And my throat feels like sandpaper . . .

Movie Hopping=FUN!!!

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 06:50:53 GMT

Awesome time tonight.

Love you darling!!!

Boyfriend/Girlfriend Application

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 06:50:32 GMT

(Not that I'm looking right now, but you should read this.)

I've seen these things posted before but this one is *DIFFERENT* than all the rest and I believe it's the first of its kind!! Now, for this application, all I want you to do is supply your character sheet to me.

I will be paying special attention to your skill points in charisma, manipulation, perception and intelligence with little regard to wits and appearance as I am rated very low in both of those and it would be peculiar to much care for either as I am so inept in them. Your self-control, courage, and conviction will have heavy measure and regard.

Merits and flaws will either pique or deflate my interest. Derangements are all right, within reason. Your resources, fame, and influence need not be included as I don't give a damned what they are. Likewise, your melee and combat skills are not relevant. Culinary skills are impressive but not required.

Your character sheet will enlighten me as to whether or not you will be a good partner but do not, however, indicate compatibility. Those with weak wills need not apply nor do those with high manipulation or extremely low intelligence. Thanks for playing!!!

(And since I wrote this for you, darling, you must submit your character sheet! And you know who you are!!!! Don't make me call you out. Oh and I love you!!)

The Christening

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 07:42:45 GMT

The Christening

Come to the christening of the fish, the frogs, and the snail.
Cookies with sprinkles served.
Please submit up to 3 name suggestions for the fish, the frogs, and the snail for our consideration.
We would be honored to have you join us on this monumental occasion of extreme importance.
Trina and Amanda’s Place: 830 A Bowen Building
Wednesday, January 18, 2006 @ 6 PM

Official invitations coming soon (They're awesome!!!)
(For the love of god.. Don't question. Just accept and come and enjoy the cookies with sprinkles and err yeah.)

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:57:44 GMT

My uncle is very sick again and back in the hospital :( This time around they think it's cancer. It's not fair! He is a wonderful person--a giant heart and an extremely sharp mind. Why is it that he's so sick and when we thought he was getting better, this is thrown his way? And there are evil vile terrible people in this world who live with fantastic health! I can't imagine how horrible it must be on both he and my aunt... Life seemed to have been improving--but rainbows and sunshine are not meant to last. It's not for forever.

Maybe I'm mistaken in believing that happiness can be a trait or be something you carry in your pocket or it's something you can have forever... I told someone before I could live forever in that moment and I would if I could, because that moment was happiness-but happiness is so frail, it would crumble if frozen so.. So I could not live happily forever in that moment, either... Is happiness just that wonderful stranger you meet on the bus or standing in line? You have those grand few seconds or minutes or hours or days or---for the extremely lucky few like my aunt and uncle-you have years.. But it is nothing to stand up against the weight of a lifetime.. Is happiness just something whose burden and responsibility one can only bare on rare occasions, for only short amounts of time? Are we destined for lives of less than happiness--quiet peace and acquiesence at best, fear and pain at worst? Is it that we can never embrace happiness because if we did, we'd take it for granted the moment it was secure in our arms--and nothing taken for granted is ever thoroughly experienced. By our own design, are we damned? Is it enough for bouts of happiness? Is there a way to ensure constant happiness? An endless supply?

I have been saying I am happy for quite a while. But now I wonder... Am I truly happy? Or is this just acceptance? Am I at quiet peace with myself, and that is what this is? Or is it genuine?

I sometimes wonder if I am no longer schizophrenic--or if I've just become more creative at lying to myself. I wonder if I've actually dealt with my past or found a more convenient place to store it where I can pretend none of it happened. And will I ever stop blaming myself? And if I do, who will I blame then? Because surely the responsibility is someone's-and I'd rather it be mine than have to deal with hatred if it is someone else's--hatred is too heavy a burden for me to bare.

Maybe it doesn't matter--maybe that I have found a way to lie to myself or a way to hide IS my way of dealing with it. It is working now, whatever it is that I have done.. So why question? I don't know.. I am happy, I think... But I feel guilty for it. I shouldn't feel good about myself when my family is not doing well. I feel like it's stolen enjoyment--like, perhaps, if I smiled less, they could smile more--like it had a specific amount of smiles to give to a family and I am jeopordizing it..

I have so much I want to say, so much I want to convey--to myself, to you who is reading this, to my family, to my friends, to the world.. So much that I want to give and show and I don't know how or even if I should. This day has been exhausting (although I did have fun at Misty's--but again I feel guilty for it). Fragments of phrases and half lines from songs are sounding in my ears and my mind is working too fast for me to keep up. And every thought that I attempt to pursue leads me either nowhere, back to the beginning, or to a path that I consider dangerous, unenticing, or scary. So hopefully the mind shuts itself off soon and I begin that thing so akin to death: Sleep. And perhaps dream a dream where people are happy and not so resentful and people are genuine and pursue what they want and fear does not tether people and there is not so much pain and suffering and people are whole and not so broken and forgiveness is yours if you ask.

(written last night, posted now)

You Know You Want To Help Me!!

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:39:58 GMT

Okay, so I go back tomorrow--should be leaving by Noon, so get there by 6ish, which is 5 E-ville time, I do believe.. Anyways, here's where I *NEED* some people to help me:

I have been approved a roommate change request to live with t3h Lovely Amanda.. This means I have to move all my stuff out and fast. I don't have a lot of stuff still at the dorm room, since I hadn't been living there for over a month.. But I need to clear out what is there. And I would REALLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP!! You shall be rewarded, and anyone who's received an Appreciation Award from me knows it's well worth it ;)

I don't know what my phone number will be yet, so the best way to get ahold of me is still through e-mail.. SO if you're interested in helping me please send me a message of some sort..

Oh, my new place: 830 A Bowen Building :)

Personally, I think you should help. :-D