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Thinking On Things

2008-09-14T17:54:00.001-05:00

I have been thinking about some things in my life. I guess I doubt so much of my life; my relationships, my mother, my degree path, my life in general. I talk to Marietta’s grandmother about it. I still can’t believe I called her. She was the first person who popped into my head when I was thinking about how I was feeling.

She talked to me like I was her granddaughter. It felt good to have her talk to me like that. I told her everything I was feeling. I talked for a long while, too. I didn’t realize that that much was wrong with me.

She talked to me for a long while afterwards. I the one thing I realized most after talking to her, is that I need to find a church home. I hadn’t even thought about that. Marietta and I haven’t been to church at school here. It’s easier to not go. I decided to find a church home.

I didn’t know where to begin, so I went to Student Services and asked them if they had something that could help me. they did. Fellowship of Christ Baptist Church has a ministry on the college campus. They have a service on the campus every Sunday morning. Marietta, EBB, Dillard, and I went to the service today.

I had a good time. It was fun, too. I am glad that Mama Jameson talked me into going to church. I am going to call her later on this week and tell her.

I still have things on my mind, but I feel a lot better about them.

All About Me

2008-09-14T17:43:00.001-05:00

Full Name: Keren Townsend (I don’t like my middle name)

Nicknames: KayKay

Sex: Female

Age: 23

Birth date: 2/1/1985

Hair: Black

Eyes: Green (contacts of course)

Skin: Dark Brown

Heritage: African

Where born: Gineo

Where live: Giroux University in Carrington, Maddocha

Favorite food: Chicken

Favorite subject in school: Math

Smoke/Drink/Drugs Profile: No to all

Favorite type of music: R&B

Morning or night person: Night

Introvert/Extrovert: Introvert

Indoor or outdoor person: Outdoor

Greatest fear: I will end up by myself

Closest friend: Marietta Jameson

Dearest possession: A necklace my mother gave me

Favorite season: Fall

Occupation: Student, hopefully, I will be a teacher one day

Education: Giroux University

Family: Mother, Joezee Townsend

Religion: Baptist, although I don’t attend a church

Amusements/Hobbies: Reading

Ambition: To be a teacher

Temperament: Pretty hot

Attitude: Positive most of the time

Tattoos: None

Piercings: Ears only

Philosophy of life: To be happy while teaching others to do the same

A Full Moon

2008-08-15T13:01:00.001-05:00

There is supposed to be a full moon tomorrow.

In English class, we were supposed to right about the effect of the full moon. I don’t even know if there are any effects from the full moon. Supposedly, it makes a person go crazy or become love sick. I don’t even know.

I guess if I had to write something about the full moon, I would have to say that it makes folk love sick. Here’s a brief story.

Amanda looked up at the moon. She smiled as a warm feeling filled her heart. She didn’t know what to make of the feeling as she walked off towards the bus stop. As she was walking, Derrick flashed before her eyes. Derrick was handsome, stylish, and rugged. He had never even given Amanda the time of day, but Amanda felt as if things would be different today. Perhaps it was the full moon.

By the time she reached her office building, she had made up her mind. She was going to walk by Derrick’s off and at least say hello. If he acknowledged her, it would be the chance she needed to make an impression. If he didn’t acknowledge her, she could at least say that she tried.

Amanda reached the hallway directly connected to Derrick’s office. She saw a crowd of people standing around breathless, panting and pining. She wondered what was going on. She asked one of the ladies standing in the hallway what was going on. The woman turned around, fanned herself, and said, “Oh my God, Derrick looks so hot today. He has on a new suit. He smells good. Oh my Lord.” Amanda shook her head. Everyone else must have been affected by the full moon.

Amanda turned to walk towards her office. As she turned the corner, she bumped into someone. She looked up. Standing in front of her was Derrick. He smiled at her, “Sorry about that. Are you okay?” She mumbled a response. Derrick flashed his expensive smile, “Ok, Amanda. See you later.” He walked off. Amanda almost fainted at the sound of her name. Derrick knew who she was. Awe, yes, the full moon has its effects.

Wrestling Seems So Fake These Days

2008-07-16T16:24:00.001-05:00

I was watching wrestling with EBB the other day. It seems so fake these days. EBB says that it is scripted, not fake. It just doesn’t seem real to me. I don’t like watching it. I guess it’s really for kids, maybe. I don’t know. Oh well, sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do.

Things Are Well

2008-07-16T16:21:00.001-05:00

The job is going well. Life with EBB is well. Marietta is cool. I still miss my mom a lot. It’s hard to believe it has been a year since she died. It’s hard to believe that it has been a year since I graduated. Whew. Things have happened fast for me lately.

I was asked by my manager if I wanted to be in the management program. I haven’t answered her yet. She is cool peops. She seems to care about me and where I go in the company. It’s kind of cool. I have my professor to thank for the job. I am still thinking about the management program.

I May Just Scream

2006-08-30T22:21:00.000-05:00

My ECON classes are kicking my tail.

I MAY JUST SCREAM!!!!

Am I sure I want to major in Economics? - That's what I keep asking myself.

Alot of Work

2006-08-23T16:18:00.000-05:00

Awe man, I am going to have a lot of work to do this semester. Why do professors think that their class is the only class that I have?

I have to write several research papers as well. I hate writing papers.

Classes Have Started

2006-08-16T16:15:00.000-05:00

Classes have started. I have EDU 3303 later on.

Here's my schedule.

ECO 3013 - MW - 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
ECO 3033 - Th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
EDU 3303 - Tu - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
EDU 3303 - We - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

My major is Economics. I am considering becoming an ECON teacher, although I have fully committed to doing that.

I Got My Grades

2006-08-09T16:10:00.000-05:00

I got my grades. I got all As.

Saw EBB

2006-08-02T14:50:00.000-05:00

I went up to Caffco and saw EBB yesterday. It was great to see him. He has been working out. He is all swoll. I almost didn't recognize him.

We went and got something to eat. He even said that I could order whatever I wanted. I am a little scared right now, especially since we went to the regular movie theater, instead of the dollar theater. Lord, what is going on.

Thirteen Questions

2006-07-26T14:50:00.000-05:00

When was the last time you cried? - Not Sure
Have you ever faked sick? - Yes
What was the last lie you said? - I can't tell you. I may get into trouble.
Have you ever cried during a movie? - Yes
Who was the last person you couldn't take your eyes off of? - I can't tell you. I may get into trouble.
Have you ever danced in the rain? - No
Have you ever been drunk? - No, but I have had a drink before.
Have you ever tried tried drugs? - No
Do you smoke? - No
What's the farthest you've ever gone on a dare? - Drinking a beer
What is your full name? - Keren Townsend (I don't like my middle name)
What is your blood-type? - AB
Have you ever been in a car accident? - Yes

Things I've Done

2006-07-19T14:50:00.000-05:00

Place an X by all the things you've done

This is for your entire life:

( ) Smoked a cigarette

( ) Crashed a friend's car

( ) Stolen a car

(X) Been in love

(X) Been dumped

( ) Shoplifted candy

( ) Been laid off/fired (laid off)

( ) Quit your job

(X) Been in a fist fight

(X) Snuck out of your parent's house

( ) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back

( ) Been arrested

( ) Gone on a blind date

(X) Lied to a friend (to save her feelings)

(X) Skipped school

( ) Seen someone die

( ) Been to Canada

( ) Been to Mexico

(X)Been on a plane

(X) Been lost

( ) Been on the opposite side of the country

( ) Gone to Washington, DC

( ) Swam in the ocean

(X) Felt like dying

(X) Cried yourself to sleep

( ) Played cops and robbers

(X) Recently colored with crayons

( ) Sang karaoke

( ) Paid for a meal with only coins

(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't

(X) Made prank phone calls

(X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose

( ) Caught a snowflake on your tongue

( ) Danced in the rain

(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus

( ) Been kissed under the mistletoe

( ) Watched the sun rise with someone you care about

(X) Blown bubbles

( ) Made a bonfire on the beach

(X) Crashed a party

(X) Gone roller-skating

(X) Ice-skating

Leaving

2006-07-12T19:15:00.000-05:00

Marietta and I am leaving Uzziah at 9:30 tonight. I can't wait to get back to civilization.

Get This...

2006-07-12T18:52:00.000-05:00

One of my friends emailed me and said that my blog resembles Marietta's blog. I couldn't believe it. Why do people open their mouths at the wrong time?

Yes, my blog resembles Marietta. I am copying off hers. That's why I write in mine the day after she writes in hers. :P

4th of July

2006-07-05T14:39:00.000-05:00

The 4th of July was fun. There was BBQ, games, music, and other stuff. It was all country, butit was cool.

I got chased by one of the farm hands because I dunked him in the dunking booth. When he caught me, he wet me all up. I had to walk around all wet.

To Market We Go

2006-06-28T20:27:00.002-05:00

We had a bright spot today. Marietta and I went to market. We got to sell some of the produce we helped to grow. It was cool making a couple of dollars.

Somebody Help Me

2006-06-21T17:17:00.000-05:00

If I have to go to one more church service down here in Uzziah, I am going to scream.  Everybody at this church is old.  Not that regular old that you can tolerate.  No, they are country old; which means that they move 10 times slower than regular old folk.

Where did they get these songs from?  They sound like regular songs, but they sing them so slowly that I know they made them up.

If I gotta drink one more glass of kool-aid flavored water around here, I am going to choke somebody.

How did I let Marietta talk me into this?

EBB called me.  He said that he missed me.  We didn't get to talk that long because he said the call was long distance.  He sounds like Marietta's grandfather… "Don't ya'll fast tail gurls be making no long distance phone calls on my phone."  He better stop calling me fast tail.  I'm gonna hide his cane from him.

I don't want to go to church down here tonight.  Somebody please help me.  Lord, where is a young evangelist when you need one?

It's Hot Down Here

2006-06-15T15:53:00.000-05:00

All I have to say is that it is too hot down here in Uzziah to be working outside. How did I let Marietta talk me into doing this?

Gone for A Month (He Don't Even Care)

2006-06-07T18:17:00.000-05:00

It's official. Marietta and I are going to Uzziah. I found out that we are going to get room and board for working on the farm. Don't they have child labor laws in Uzziah?

I told EBB that I was going to Uzziah; he didn't even seem to care. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "Ok." Maybe I can find a hunky farm hand in Uzziah.

Summer, Summer Time

2006-05-31T19:00:00.000-05:00

School is over and I won't see it again for 2 months. I am so glad. The classes are getting harder. Anyway. I am glad that it is over.

EBB is going home to Hardaway. I don't know if I will get to see him much. He says that he is going to be working with his uncle on a construction site. Marietta asked me if I wanted to go with her to visit her grandparents in Uzziah. I guess I will go do that.

Are we going to get paid for working on the farm?

Two Down, Two to Go

2006-05-24T20:27:00.000-05:00

I have completed two of my finals. I have two more to go.
Will this ever be over?
I think I did pretty well on the tests even though I didn't study with my so called bestfriend who shall remain nameless.
I have two more finals to go.

One More Week

2006-05-17T21:21:00.000-05:00

Next week is finals week. I have four finals. This is so crazy!

Marietta still won't help me. :(

I wanna scream!!!!

Mad At Marietta

2006-05-10T20:48:00.000-05:00

I can’t stand Marietta. She is sincerely tripping. She knows that I need her help to pass my classes. We have three classes together, Economics 2023, Accounting 2043, and Math 3003. I am also taking Management 4023.

My aunt told me that if I get a 4.0 this semester, she will get me a laptop. I am trying hard, too.

Marietta won’t help me study. Apparently, she needs to study by herself. She always does that. She has given me some study tips, but I still do better when she helps me. Oh well.

Why would all of the professors give me tests on the same week?

My Mother

2006-05-03T20:19:00.000-05:00

My mother came to the college today. I was glad to see her. She has been sick for a month. She has cancer. She has been doing chemo. She was able to hang out with me for an hour before she had to leave. It was cool. She talked to EBB. She had both EBB and I laughing like crazy. That’s how she is… she has a great since of humor. She has everyone around her laughing.

I went with her a couple of times to go get chemo. She had the staff and patients laughing like crazy. My aunt usually goes with her. My mother has told me that I am not allowed to worry about her while I am in college. She always says, “Don’t worry about me. I am not going to die before I see you graduate.” She always smiles after she says that. My aunt didn’t want my mother to come visit me, but my mother insisted. My aunt is so protective of my mother. They are twins. They are tight like that. My aunt knew that my mother was sick before my mother did. My aunt told my mother to go to the hospital. My mother just laughed. She found out that she had cancer in December 2005, after she went to doctor. My aunt had to trick my mother into going to the hospital. That’s a long story.

Anyway, I was happy to see my mother today. It was cool. Marietta is mad because she didn’t get to see my mother.

Things Have Been Good!

2006-04-26T22:45:00.000-05:00

Things have been good with EBB and I. It’s great, too. I am glad because for a minute, I thought I was going to have to let a brother go.

He can hold on to a penny like crazy. I am so glad that we are having better dates than Hot Pockets and videos. I know I have already said that before, but I am so glad that isn’t our date regimen anymore.

There is a theater that now has college hour. It’s from 8:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday nights. College students with valid IDs get in for $2.00. You also get a small (rather tiny) popcorn and a smaller soda. You don’t get a choice of the drink, it’s cola or nothing else. Plus, they pick a particular movie to show, so if you don’t want to see the movie they are playing, you will have to wait until the next week. EBB and I have been a couple of times. I didn’t want to see the movies that were playing, but it was a chance to go out so I went. I had some fun. The place was packed with college students. It was crazy.

I am just rambling now because Marietta wants me to write a lot. I am almost finished, so later.

Elated

2006-04-19T22:53:00.000-05:00

EBB brought some flowers to my room today. They were pretty. I am so elated. I can’t believe that he did something like that.

He has been so much better lately. I think Dilliard has something to do with it.

EBB and I actually went out on a date rather than sitting in a room eating Hot Pockets and watching a DVD we borrowed from one of his friends.

This is great.

Write More…

2006-04-19T20:53:00.000-05:00

Marietta told me that I need to write more than one or two sentences in my blog.

I told her that I didn’t want to be doing this anyway, so she should leave me alone.

As if all of the homework that I have to do isn’t enough, I have to make time to do this stuff.

Well, this makes line number four. I wrote more.

We’re Back Together

2006-04-12T20:26:00.000-05:00

Dilliard and Marietta came up with a scheme to get EBB and I back together. It worked.

I just hope he doesn’t keep being so cheap. I am so tired of that.

This Sucks…

2006-04-05T20:25:00.000-05:00

I hate doing this dumb blog thing. So, why do I keep doing it? Marietta keeps bugging me about it.

I miss EBB.

This break-up crap sucks!

We Broke Up…

2006-03-29T17:06:00.000-06:00

EBB and I broke up. He found out that I had talked to and danced with a guy down there. Like I wasn’t going to have fun while I was on vacation. It ain’t like I slept with the guy or anything.

Marietta needs to tell her man to keep his mouth shut!

Spring Break, I Left His Tail

2006-03-22T21:06:00.000-06:00

We went on Spring Break to Victoria Island. EBB didn’t want me to go because he cheap behind said that he couldn’t afford to go.

I left his tail at Giroux University.

The Cookie Contest

2006-03-08T21:06:00.000-06:00

Well, the cookie contest was crap. EBB was supposed to bring us some chocolate chip cookies. He didn’t.

I can’t stand him!

Calm Down…

2006-03-08T20:17:00.000-06:00

Marietta has a date with Dilliard. She is getting on my nerves. She needs to calm down.

EBB Finally…

2006-03-01T20:06:00.000-06:00

EBB finally called me. He didn’t have much to say for himself except, “I didn’t get a chance to get you anything.” That fool is just cheap. It ain’t like I was asking for a doggone diamond. Some flowers, some candy, a card; is that too much to ask.

He showed up at my dorm. He had a box of Valentine’s candy. Get this… It still had the 50% off sticker on it.

I should leave this fool alone.

EBB Can Kiss My…

2006-02-22T20:13:00.000-06:00

EBB still hasn’t called me yet. It’s been over a week. He can kiss my you know what!

Sweetheart Dance

2006-02-15T18:36:00.000-06:00

The Sweetheart Dance was horrible for me. Marietta had a blast. The guy that she went with went all out for her. My boyfriend, EBB, who is opposed to gift giving because he is on a budget, didn’t even fold a piece of paper in half and write Happy Valentine’s Day on it. When we walked in the door with nothing in his hands, I made a face and then walked back into my room. He is such a jerk. He had the nerve to say, “You should respect my need to save money at this point and time.” I wasn’t even having that. The lousy buster could have made me something, but that is apparently too much like right.

The only reason I went to the dance after that was because Marietta had begged me to come with her.

I didn’t dance with EBB once while we were at the dance. He smiled as if it didn’t even matter to him.

Marietta was cool. She told me that I could go home if I wanted to, but I wasn’t going to leave her there with ole boy.

I’m glad she had fun, because I sure didn’t. It’s a wonder I even got EBB to pay for the tickets to the dance.

Don't Be Mad

2006-02-09T21:54:00.000-06:00

My girl Marietta is mad at me because I fixed her up with this guy that she has a crush on in one of her classes.  We are having a sweetheart dance at the college.  Marietta has been saying that she wanted to go to the dance.  I was tired of hearing her say that she wanted to go.  I had my boyfriend talk to the guy that she likes.  He asked her if she wanted to go with him.

She tried to be mad at me, but she knew that it wouldn’t make any difference.

I got an A on my English paper.  I am glad because I worked hard on the paper.  My professor is a hard grader.

My boyfriend and I are going to the sweetheart dance together.  We are going to where red and white outfits.  I bet we are going to be the best dressed couple at the dance.

This Thing

2006-02-01T18:18:00.000-06:00

Well my girl, Marietta Jameson, saw fit to suggest that I start my own blog. I don't know why I need one, but here it is.

Nothing is going on right now. I will right more later.

I'm Keren