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the best of whats around

:: 2004 18 June :: 5.46pm
:: Mood: ecstatic
:: Music: ;-)

HOLY GOD THE DAY HAS ACTUALLY COME!!!
the only one who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man....

ahh hope all earth and bio ppl are as happy as I am right now!! its an amazing feeling, like you should be studying and not procrastinating, but WAIT..THEYRE OVER! I'm so relieved and bio was a wizz..

ok this summer..every1s comin over and swimming..its ganna b sick..and a certain few will have the pleasure of shall i say..WP-ing.. ;-) uknohuur

wow..i cannot wait for pennsylvania!! im ECSTATIC! this is great! and not to mention my Mediterranean cruise in August, HELLO HOTTIES like omg!!!! aawwww shittt ;-) cannot wait!!

this summer is going to be the most memorable of my day, i am going to make sure of it, starting with tonite w. my girls, ganna have a sick time!!! wow im too excited, life is good. life is definately good.

I LOVE EVERYONE!! ALL MY LIL FRESHMAN!! YOU GUYS KICK SOME MAJOR ASS!! MY BFFS FOR LIFE-- EACH AND EVERY1!! as for every1 else... throw shit, these are the best days of our lives.

God Bless,
<3Briggs<----

briggs17

:: 2004 16 June :: 11.33pm
:: Mood: blah
:: Music: family portrait

hey wattup?

4 down 1 to go ;-)

weeks almost over..one more exam to go

so..these past few days have been awesome..laur..fri nite waz awesome..we do the bonding ;-) hehe, sat was tight w/ gabs and i cnt really remember sunday..prob just studied..

tues was fun..swam all day..jo jus cant get enuff of it! listen to the fishys talk to the fishys haha..gabs im tellin u my fam is disfunctional o well...

CANNOT WAIITT FOR THE 30TH IM PISSIN MY PANTS IM SO EXCITED ahh!...

and hey..anyone in favor of me havin a semi- pool party/get together on fri after bio regents..let me know-- i'll see what i can pull off..one last fling lol..

tonite we had a lil review session at jesse b's..it was def fun! when we actually DID talk about biology we learned a lot! lol props to danielle and I for organizing this wonderful gathering!! hollerrr ;-) bio shall be interesting :)

i love not havin worries to study about n shit..how excititing..anywayz im out..i feel sick..danielle knows why..lol ;-)

ah hope every1s lovin this weather..i already got tanned after a day-- ahh!! muy excited for this summer like u cant believe!!!

God Bless,
<3BriGgs<---

goobs827

:: 2004 14 June :: 7.00pm
:: Mood: mellow

How to make a Goobs827

Ingredients:

3 parts mercy

3 parts brilliance

3 parts empathy

Method:
Layer ingredientes in a shot glass. Top it off with a sprinkle of lovability and enjoy!

Personality cocktail
From Go-Quiz.com

Hmmm, interesante.

It's been quite the interesante weekend actually. Between Briggette's Saturday and my house yesterday and ahem something else. I'm sure you probably know what I'm talking about. But yeah, it's been crazy and fun and funny.

Global was fine today. Mult. Choice not so bad. Essays easy. I was so stressed last night much to my surprise. Now espanol, should be okay.

Not much else to say. I'm looking forward to these next few days and also kind of dreading them. It's odd but exciting.

Wow, weirdness.

And Erica congrats about Japan! Thats freakin awesome!

xoxo

1 step | i'd dance 1000 steps for you...

goobs827

:: 2004 12 June :: 12.48pm
:: Mood: blank
:: Music: movie awards...

Boston was fun. Very short...hardly 24 hours but it was very nice to see the family.

Pre-prom was nice. Wow, the girls in our grade looked so gorgeous. I hope you all had a blast...you looked stunning.

Finals have been okay. English w/e I didn't do amazing on but the multiple choice is only .5 points each so I think I'll be okay. Math was very easy for me. Only 3 more to go. I'm so scared for global. 2 Essays aghh. This will be the test I am going to need every minute I get.

But besides that I'm so excited it's almost over. I have a job at the track in Saratoga now so I'm really very excited for summer.

Hmm...not much else to say. I love this whole finals state of mind...It's very laid back...take a test...relax, hang out. Things are going very well.

Ciao

i'd dance 1000 steps for you...

briggs17

:: 2004 10 June :: 8.31pm
:: Music: don't stop believing/byebyebye

just another playa in ur game for two
Alright, so I feel like I have a lot to say, so I am going to say it.

First things first, end of freshman year. This year hasn't really had any highlights for me, 9th grade camp is and will probably be one of the greatest experiences of my life, thats for sure, but I think thats all I can say about 9th grade. A lot less drama in my life, I tried just goin with the flow and not steppin on anyones toes, and I think i pretty much did so. I made some awesome friends along the way, and realized a lot about some people after labeling them under a misapprehension!

I will pull a Gabrielle and talk about each of my classes cuz i think it will take a lot of my chest:
Bio- cnt help but smile when thinking about bio with ol' margy! danielle..this class would have been absolute shit without you (and jesse, my hott steamy lover....right)..haha o Lord..i'll surley never forget it!
spanish- didnt mind lehv, i liked her most of the time..it was a tough class but who can complain i mean i had alex and adam on each side of me!
english- hmm one of the more irritating teachers, but hayy thats over and done with..i liked the ppl in the class!
global- holy crap cant say n e thing bad about this class.ok xcept for maybe Will being in it..but sexy sexy ALTER<3 and dorina and cheri and gersh's notes, or NOTE made it the best for sure hehe
math- i did really well in math! i improved so much and am obsessed w. mrs a..she is my life and beyond! we bffs
studio art- hah! o God..enough said there!! i'll miss that whore for sure!!!

As far as myself changing as a person goes, I'd say I learned a ton about myself. My whole style and aspect on school and life in general took a 180 degree turn..and for the better. I reasoned a lot of nights with myself about my priorities and although nothings ever set in stone, I'm glad about where I am at right now. Not only did i realize more about my own self, but about those around me and i learned to deal with situations differently.

As for the upcoming years I can only wish for the best. If I were to be with any group of people throughout my whole high school career, i wouldnt change a thing. Everyone of you guys is special to me and is givin me one more wrinkle on my face for when im older cuz of the smile i get seeing you every day! ilu all

The class of oh seven is the shit and will stay that way till the end of time.

God Bless,
<3Briggs<---

goobs827

:: 2004 8 June :: 9.30pm
:: Mood: satisfied

Tis Ova
Today was strange. It really didn't hit me that it was the LAST time for going to my classes this year. All the things I was worried about or thought about regarding school, are just--over. As I mentioned a few posts down, it's been a crazy year.

But this post is here to discuss the more school parts of school. My work has been very consistent this year.

Earth Science: Ha. Mr. Weiner=horrible teacher but great guy. He's so nice. I feel bad for him, he's tortured. The class was fine though.
Spanish: Ugh. Mrs. Lehv could be nice but she could be a total bitch. It was by far the most I ever worked in Spanish and I'm thrilled to get out of that class and very much look forward to Mr. Thoren :)
English: Sproulean. Loved her, hated her, loved her, hated her. As Kate would say "You start to like her again, and then she wears a Polo shirt and Coach belt and you hate her again." She is SO Charlotte from Sex&The City
Global: Best, best, best class ever. So entertaining. Not just that, but Mrs. Kuklis is the best teacher I have EVER had. Her dedication and time spent just trying to make us want to learn is unbelievable. And she had to put up with us. I respect her soooo much and wish I could have her every year. It was a pleasure and relief to have a teacher like her.
Math: I did very well this year with Ms. A. I'm really happy I have her next year.
Ceramics/Studio Art: Some great memories. Gonna miss the Joan.

And to my girls: S/E/K/J: Best friends a girl can ask for. So many memories. Lysm. B: it's been a bumpy road but I still cherish our friendship with all my heart. Love you more than you know. E/D: So glad we got closer this year. Love you. {EMSSMCKKEELLJHN}<--some oldies, some newies.. Love you girls...thanks for the laughs and for always being there. Guys too...thanks for the crazy moments...sab: greatest seniors ever, thanks for all the advice.

And while I read some of your posts and hear what people have to say, I was wondering about the whole closure issue. I think it's going to get harder each year actually. It just comforts me to know that I have worked to become the best person, student and friend I can be. And as weird as today was, that's closure for me. But if you don't feel closure, just remember sophomore year is just 3 months away and you can always just pick up where you left off. But I think everyone is happy this year is over. I think we can all agree in saying its been insane for all of us. Just be proud of all you've accomplished. As Brig pointed out to me, we're halfway through our times at Edgemont, enjoy it and live it up.

Great, just got Professor Snape. Dammit. Now I have to worry about it during finals and Boston. UGH. No wonder I took a 2 hour nap today. ERGH!!! Frustration alert.

and now, I must go study for finals..Oh God...it's not THAT over. Ha.

*goodbye freshmen year...it's been real
>Gabrielle

i'd dance 1000 steps for you...

briggs17

:: 2004 8 June :: 9.37pm
:: Mood: blank
:: Music: damaged- trance remix

terminar
schools out........

HOLLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but not goodbye jus yet..my pools open..so whoever wants to come swim jus call me! your (probably) more than welcome!

farewell EmoNt '04 its been real

God Bless and have safe summers,
<3bRiGgs<----

goobs827

:: 2004 6 June :: 5.06pm
:: Mood: cold

So my little fiesta seemed to be a success. I'm so happy to hear that people enjoyed themselves. I really did too. It was fun just listening to those songs come on and people like looking around to find people that they have a joke with about the song or something...it really brings people together. I love those/you girls so much. We're all so different and I just think we have such a good grade and I love having all of us together.

Belmont Stakes was extremely sad. I thought he won. I was so upset :( Poor Smarty. Damn Mexi haha Kate.

2 days left...wow. Craziness. I studied a bit today, yay! I have a good week ahead: 2 days of school, 2 finals...and only 3 of those days do I have to get up early which is a WONDERFUL thing for me. (math final at 12:30..I know some people hate that but it's like my savior)

Thursday is my cousin's business school graduation, so after the math final my Dad and I are gonna fly up to Boston (since the final is at 12:30 we can't make the ceremony...I could've rescheduled the final but I just didn't want to) and we'll have dinner with the fam and spend the night. I'm excited but a little worried since I'll probably be missing the whopper global review.

I'm so excited for these upcoming few weeks before everyone leaves...They're gonna be a blast.

<33

i'd dance 1000 steps for you...

briggs17

:: 2004 5 June :: 9.02pm
:: Music: losing my religion

if so baby can i get em supersized
ayoo--
last nite was a lot of fun! lol Kori will forever be in my heart, and sexy shawn..hah..um yah so today i saw mean girls for the second time wit my cousins-- i enjoyed it then i actually did some hw today..yes, on a saturday..

i am desperate for good music, i get mad when there isnt just this one song im obsessed with at a time, such as sweet mary or numb or losing my religion..these r still the best but i want sum new flava..ive been listening to some nfg lately and punk crap but i want real good stuff..so if there is a song that anyone LOVES..not LIKES..LOVES, please let me know..id appreciate it ;-) word up

yah so schools over tuesday...crazii shitt..and then finals..o God please help me get through them..Im not freakin out like every1 else is, but of course as they get nearer and nearer, you must give them the attention they deserve..altho i definately think some people are going over the top..

bio wont be too bad..neither will english..neither will math if i just study the topics im rusty on!..spanish will be ehh..global is what im worried about-- i really hope I am prepared..i need to study more for sure though..ive been so extremely lazy in the class..it sucks.

so last nite every1 was out partying till 5 in the morning and my parents slept in the city..i could have had a house party man..sucks, definately next time fosho..lols..right on..;-)

kk so i guess i better get back to bio...not really sure what im doin tonite prolly goin out wit the cousins..they wanna get "crunked" but i dont really enjoy drinking..im past that, don't ask me why cuz i dunno

thanks for listening

ps: danielle litoff-- this hott steamy love affair that you are making up in your head has to go, haha!..even tho the thought is hilarious!! dooooofus!

God Bless,
<3Briggs<---

goobs827

:: 2004 3 June :: 6.34pm
:: Mood: lazy
:: Music: Natalie Imbruglia~Torn

...I'm cold and I am shamed bound and broken on the floor
Yeah, so the yearbook isn't wonderful but I think it's still cute and I'm obsessed with it.

Yanks are kicking ass lately...quite happy about that.

I've basically quit school. I'm really not doing any work, at all. I'm really winding down when everyone is supposed to be gearing up. Haven't done anything and haven't started studying for finals. I know people think I'm probably exaggerating...But I'm really not at all. It's really quite bad.

I'm excited for mi fiesta tomorrow. I totally forgot about it and people are like reminding me, and I'm like wow already? It should be fun. It's just weird because my birthday isn't for three months and people are gonna be like "happy birthday!" and I'm gonna be like what?

I should be going to the awards but I'm not. The thing is that I know I have a PTSA award but I don't know about academics (last year they didn't tell me I was getting one and I ended up getting two...quite scary) So, I'm not gonna go and sit there for 2 hours and only get one or two awards...It's not that important to me anyway. I set my own standards and it's nice that the school recognizes them but I'm proud of myself for my accomplishments even if it means that I have one too many B's for an award or just enough. And it's kind of hurtful. People should be proud of themselves for acheiving their own goals and it's really kind of a self esteem knocker when nobody in the school seems to care and it's all about A's, A's, A's.

So, that seems to be sufficient for today. I must go figure out a way to study.

Peace, enjoy the sun
Much Love<3Gabs

5 steps | i'd dance 1000 steps for you...

briggs17

:: 2004 2 June :: 10.20pm
:: Mood: thoughtful

first and foremost......

lauren kocaj is my life!!

Awwbaby628: brigg is the coolest sayegh around, shes gots the best bball skills in this crazy little town...when she aint on the court shes chillin with me, betta yet you might find her in her cherry M3...this green eyed babe has her eye on the ball, she aint gettin stuffed shes way too tall!

Awwbaby628: thatttsss myyy FrEe StYLe :-):-):-)

haha that was sick laur!!!

so yah i havent written in a while-- ive been busy..been stayin up till 12 30/ 1 these past few nites..crapload of homework lately..

today was yr book day, a really depressing day in my opinion..binder is right, its sad..growing up..but hey, its inevitable so we might as well all embrace it, huh guys!!

i better get crakin on this math final eh..math and spanish are deadly yo-- imma flip..i gatta concentrate i have the most miserable studying habits in the world..wait, i cant have miserable habits, i dont even study!!!! grrr..o wellz ;-)

Much love to all, each and every1 of you..

God Bless,
<3Briggs<---

goobs827

:: 2004 1 June :: 3.18pm
:: Mood: accomplished
:: Music: Donna Lewis~i love you always forever

Happy 150th Entry Woohu!
Yes so a few weeks ago I stumbled across the fact that this is the 150th entry of my woohu. I decided to build on that and do a little commemeration. So this will be a combination of end of the year post/150th woohu post. It's been almost a year...and 150 posts...wow thats like a little less than half of the year I posted...wow what a loser I am, lol. But a lot of my posts were just stupid little short ones that didn't need to exist.

Rather than just talk about the most important parts of my year I went back in time and picked out the posts that highlighted my life the past year. Some of these posts were crucial moments in my life, some I just liked and thought were cute:

June 10, 2003: First Post
June 12: That post about being grateful...I got a bitch comment about it (I will find you biatch!) but I'm still proud of it.
June 16: End of 8th grade post...I've changed so much and my end of the year state of minds have altered a lot since then.
June 23: Criteria for friends--that was cute.
August 24: Highlight of summer (by the numbers) That summer was excellent.
Aug 25: Dad's horse Carson Hollow Dies. This was a big deal for me.
Oct 19: Aaron Boone--'nuff said. KP, BS, GA at the mall..never forget that lol. I talked about people I didn't like. That's changed a lot. I like everyone now.
Oct 26: This one must have annoyed the crap out of everyone, but I'm proud of it.
Nov 19: My community service project--big deal to me...Split moods.
Nov 29: Grandma...that was a big part of the year.
Dec 3: Private Post.
Dec 16: Angry at cousin.
Dec 22: I thought I was going to die on the airplane, yeah, silly me.
Jan. 7, 2004: Conscience Vs. Heart..went with heart, thought it was wrong but in the long run I'm glad I did what I did.
Jan 15: Important part of my year... :)
Jan 31, Feb 2, 4: Grandpa passes away. This was quite a part of my year.
Feb. 21: St. Thomas
Feb 27: Frost Valley
March 3: Covers many emotional problems I had in the year that I've fixed.
March 9: My crazy family
March 17: Terrorism
Mar 21: The play!!!
March 23: I just thought it was funny...I got sick so much this year like usual.
March 31: Yet another turning point in the year...I was also doubting some friends
April 10: cute questonairre
Apr 12: Wawi...I <3 her.
April 17: Tito night...Though I got in trouble--wouldn't have changed it for the world.
May 15: <3 this quote
May 13: Spice Girls foreverrrr.

wow....that's it. I have the most posts in this little community we have (though many people deleted their journals) And I know people think lj's are for attention starved people (ahem, we def. aren't) but I'm not going to stop updating because this woohu has taught me so much about myself...and I love our community. I feel like we're all there for each other and even though we may not all hang out it's like we have this secret special bond somehow. It's weird to know that other people are reading our journals besides you guys.

This year has been insane. It's been THE year. This year changed my life like no other. I've had many "firsts" many "lasts", a death, getting caught, new friends, becoming a better person. It's all been just insane. I can't believe and comprehend how much I've changed. And I have to thank the girls who changed with me or the ones who didn't and managed to still handle me. I love you guys with all my heart. (But I will do a more specific end of the year post next week where I'll get into that stuff)

So, thank you woohu for being a place where I can learn about myself, learn about other (awesome!) people, and express my thoughts. This journal has helped me more ways than I realize. And thank you to my other woohuers for making me laugh and supporting me. I love you all.

So, signing off...Gabrielle

150 posts and countin'

6 steps | i'd dance 1000 steps for you...

lizzy

:: 2004 1 June :: 2.54pm

hehe

hello woohu, long time no see.

6 steps | i'd dance 1000 steps for you...

briggs17

:: 2004 28 May :: 4.04pm
:: Mood: calm

hay hey havent written inna whizzile--

today was international day, it was muy fun..food was MmMm good..

dont really feel like talkin much right now, maybe lata..

hmm thank God for the weekend cant wait to have fun! i need to!

-Peace in the MIddle East-
God Bless,
<3Briggs<---

goobs827

:: 2004 25 May :: 7.49pm
:: Mood: drained

so tutoring finale went fine--tear--haha i thought i wasnt going to get a card and David gives me a louis vuitton wallet. lmao.

i hate stupid things that you just want to know in order to make an observation about someone, and it's not a big deal but you just want to know.

and i hate random global tests and being exhausted.

i also hate that overwhelming fear of the future and everything it will come with, because you know that every year you have horrible moments of pain and emotional distress and you just wish they didnt have to come but you know they will and you fear which form they'll come in and how bad they'll be.

but i love looking at yearbooks and imagining what our senior year is going to be like. Who will be dating who...who will be friends...who won't...the thought of all of the memories i have just being combined and our grade just leaving is extremely frightening, overwhelming and satisfying at the same time. i cant wait til were seniors. i cant wait to culminate 13 years of our lives together...as much drama as there is it's just going to be so liberating. but im also dreading it entirely. im sorry this is extremely random and um...early, but i just was thinking about it.

well thanks for reading my random thoughts, ill stop blabbering now. i suppose im delirious from lack of sleep.

much love<33

2 steps | i'd dance 1000 steps for you...