my thoughts on...

chick flicks.

okay. so i've been thinking. and i've come to a conclusion (finally.)

romantic movies = very bad for actual romance.

think about it. we (we being girls) watch these movies, and the men in these movies are suave, and exciting, and they always know the right thing to say or the right thing to do. we watch this in movie after movie, and suddenly, it seems like THAT is what a normal, healthy relationship looks like.

but did you ever stop to think about WHY the guys in these movies are so wonderful.
...really...think about it.
before they do or say these wonderful, romantic things, they are handed a PIECE OF PAPER telling them EXACTLY what to do or say.
and you know who comes up with the IDEAS on these pieces of paper?
generally, it's GIRLS JUST LIKE US who KNOW WHAT WE WANT.

and so we watch these movies and then we say "why doesn't my boyfriend serenade me?" or "he's never planned a huge elaborate surprise for me like that...what's wrong with my boyfriend?"

NOTHING IS WRONG WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND.
he simply doesn't have someone to write a script for him telling him what to do or say all the time.
and you know what, that makes things a little more exciting.

NOTE TO SELF:

romance isn't about big, elaborate surprises, or wonderful, sappy love stories.
it's about real people surviving together, supporting each other, and loving each other, no matter what.

so the next time the he says the wrong thing, or does something that makes you really mad, give him a big hug.
because that's what makes him real. that's what makes him human.
that's why you love him in the first place.

thank you, God, for an imperfect boyfried.

new years resolution

so, i'm not usually one for new years resolutions.
however, this year, there is something i feel is pretty important.

in 2008...
when i look in the mirror, i will smile and tell myself i am beautiful, no matter what.
i will not ever take any of the people that i love for granted, especially my family and corey.
i will appreciate everything i have, and i won't waste my time wishing things were different.
i will pursue God with a passion that i haven't had in a long time, and i will deepen and strengthen my relationship with him.
i will always make sure that corey knows how glad i am to have him, and how much i love him.
i will make sure my friends know how much they mean to me.
...basically, in 2008, i am going to be joyful.
no matter what.

dear writers,

i miss you dearly.
i understand your need to strike.
really. i do.

but i don't know how long i'm going to be able to make it without house.
seriously.



...i'm glad they're supporting the strike and all...
but I WANT MY SHOWS BACK!!!!!

6 days.

in 6 days i will officially (finally) be going home.
for an entire month!!
i cannot even tell you how ready i am for this.

i just hope i can survive my finals this week.
goodness...this is going to be a crazy 6 days....

happy first of december!

amanda strikes again.

i have officially destroyed the career of yet another potential Top Model.

it happens every season.
i pick an absolute favorite model.
she makes it for a while.
and then...
suddenly, she is sent home.

...my job this season is done.

so i suppose we'll all have to wait until next season to found out whose dreams i'll ruin next.

sigh.

i'm done.

i was the bigger person for so long.
and all that happened was i got hurt over and over.

...and i'm done with it.
this is probably the most depressing realization that i've ever had.
but i don't even want to be around you anymore.

this looked like fun.

TEN things you wish you could say to TEN different people right now:
1. I miss our friendship, and I hate knowing that I may never find another friend like you.
2. I'm so glad I found you. You make me so happy.
3. I can't believe we're actually here. I'm so glad I'm getting to share this with you.
4. You are an amazing friend. Thanks for giving me a second chance.
5. I wish I would have hung out with you one last time before I left.
6. Follow your dreams. Please? Don't give up on what you've always wanted just because they want you to.
7. I hope you and I can become closer. You're a really awesome person, and I want to get to know you better.
8. It's really sad to me that we may not see each other after this semester.
9. You ruined me. I can't forgive you for that.
10. I wish you would be honest with me. I feel like everything we've ever shared has been fake.

NINE things about yourself:
1. I looooove cooking. Even though I'm still learning.
2. Math will be the death of me.
3. I adore Rachael Ray..She pretty much rocks.
4. I have grown up so much in the past three months, it's ridiculous.
5. I'm addicted to ANTM and Beauty and the Geek.
6. I really hate not having a job.
7. I truly think that Corey is the only one who could ever put up with my ridiculousness.
8. It takes a long time for me to open up to people.
9. I can be a bit controlling sometimes. I can't help it. :-(

EIGHT ways to win your heart:
1. Surprise me.
2. Send me letters/emails/hide notes in my room.
3. Tell me how you feel.
4. Let me know that you appreciate me.
5. Take me somewhere new and fun.
6. The little things are what matter. Surprise me with a picnic. Make me laugh. Send me a random text message.
7. Take me to Luby's.
8. Let me be myself. Even if sometimes that means I'm dumb, or annoying, or crazy.

SEVEN things that cross your mind a lot:
1. I want a job.
2. I really miss being around Corey.
3. I want to go home and see my friends.
4. I'm so excited about where my life is heading.
5. I hate math.
6. And geology.
7. I miss my parents.

SIX things you wish you never did:
1. Dated him.
2. Gave up on our friendship.
3. Let two years go by before I tried again.
4. Kept my mouth closed. I should have opened up to you.
5. I wasn't there for you when you needed me.
6. Let it get to the point where I don't even feel like I know you anymore.

FIVE turn offs:
1. Rudeness (to me or to anyone else)
2. Sarcasm - - when it's mean. (joking sarcasm is okay.)
3. Selfishness
4. Cussing
5. Losing your temper

FOUR turn ons:
1. Caring about me.
2. Surprises.
3. Commitment.
4. Listening to me.

THREE smileys that describe your life:
1. This is dumb. I'm not doing it.
2.

3.

TWO things you want to do before you die:

1. Ride an elephant.
2. Visit all 50 states.

ONE confession:
1. My name is Amanda, and I'm addicted to the Food Network.