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Friday, March 31st, 2006
9:18 am	Birthday Festivites x2 For those who are yet unaware, tomorrow is my 21st birthday. Also for those of you who are unaware, Brandon's birthday was on Tuesday. We will be going out for a joint party tomorrow, which should be...well intoxicating. For any that are not yet twenty-somethings, all the places we are going allow underage people to attend. Anyone is welcome, and you need not rsvp. However if you can drop one of us a line, it will help when getting a table at the mills. We don't want anyone to have to stand. Below you will find the things we have on the list so far. You are welcome to attend any and all of these activities. 7:00PM Rochester Mills Brewery 9:30PM Bowling Alley at Rochester/Tienken Rds 12:00MN Oxford Tap All times are approximate, but you can call us to double check throughout the night. If you have any questions feel free to call. (517) 282-0294 -Mark P.S. election results are announced in 2 1/2 hours. The waiting is finally over. Current Mood: anxious Current Music: Clint Black, Desperado (8 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, February 1st, 2006
9:15 am	HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE MCGUINNESS (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Sunday, January 29th, 2006
11:20 am	Some Thoughts Life has been somewhat stressful lately, as OUSC has made it's way once again into turbulent times. This is difficult for me because I am really not an angry person, and I do not like going up against friends on issues. Below are my thoughts on the major issues, I hope they clarify my thoughts on things, and may provide some insight to my increasingly hostile attitude toward congress. First, the legislator confirmation issue. I am not trying to persuade people one way or another. I am simply encouraging my fellow legislators to examine the whole picture, and make their best educated decision. When I saw the e-mails opposing him, I became aware that they lacked complete information on the candidate. It bothers me that I am up against some of my friends on this. I sincerely hope they do not find it a personal attack. I simply want to ensure that congress as a whole, thinks critically about this issue before we decide. Secondly, the Voting Reform Commission has become controversial, and I have been made to feel terrible for creating change that is clearly in the best interest of the student body. There is absolutely no malice behind anything I have done with this commission, and I would gladly discuss my reasoning for any and all decisions with anyone curious. To those who continue trying to play down the accomplishments of this commission, you really ought to be ashamed of yourselves. It hurts to have your work challenged despite your best intentions. This leads into congressional accountability. I firmly believe that accountability is good for everyone. If I know what your are doing, and you know what I am doing, we can assist each other in ways currently not possible. In addition, if the work of congress (and every member) is clearly reported, our hard work and dedication can hold up to even the toughest scrutiny. I fail to understand why at every turn, I am ridiculed by my fellow congress members for trying to secure such accountability. If we want the respect of the university, we must make strides to reach a level of integrity that guarantees that respect. This mission for accountability is in no way a "witch hunt." I have in the past, and will continue to, address my concerns with any member I have concerns about. This is not to say that I will call for immediate removal. On the contrary, I am really a compassionate person (despite my sometimes cold exterior), who will try to find middle ground in any way possible. This brings me to the new recommendation of assigned seating. With the many concerns before congress, I do not understand why this suggestion makes it to the top of the pile. We should instead be concerned with getting all of our members to the meetings, consistently and on time. We should be working to ensure that everyone is completing office hours, and is serving on their committees. We should be trying to get our ducks in a row, so that we may be of greater service to students. Nevertheless, this suggestion was made and I am trying to understand it. So far as I have been told, this suggestion is an effort to build a greater sense of community within our body. It is designed to provide us with an opportunity to build new friendships. First and foremost, the general body meetings are not the time or place for such community building. We ought to be completely focused on the issues of the day. It was suggested that we could discuss these issues with new people. Personally, I tend to hold strong opinions, and I would hate to offend someone I barely know with those opinions. Also, this is what I call "forced community building." This is saying that if I sit near people I do not know, we will talk and become friends. That argument lacks logic. It has been my experience that forced community building never works. If I sit near someone new, it does not necessarily follow that I will build community with them. If we really want to tackle this issue, we need to do more in the way of activities outside our congressional responsibilities. Dinner now and again after the meetings is a great idea. Maybe a lunch together one Monday, or a congress section at a basketball game. I know the retreat and other activities are along these lines, and I commend those who assisted in their planning. Community building at these activities is voluntary, and will be more productive since we will be removed from our congressional duties. We also need to recognize that community building takes effort on all sides. This year I have met numerous people through congress, and strengthened my relationships with others. Through our committee work, and our office hours, we can meet and get to know others. However, it takes a personal motivation to develop relationships, and in adult life, people will not hold your hand the whole way. It is not that I am opposed to sitting alphabetically, it is that I need a good logical reason to do so. If someone can explain to me how these new seats will miraculously build community, and enhance our ability to work for students, I would love to hear it. My position on this matter is not cast in stone. I am happy to oblige my colleagues once I understand the good reasons they used to develop this solution. I am not negating anyone's opinion without thinking it through. I am simply trying to understand why this is a good idea, and as yet, no one has offered that information. Anyway, these are just my thoughts on things. It bothers me that I am at odds with some friends on these issues. My anger and frustration stem, not from the issues, but from the constant attacks I have been under regarding my hard work for students. I hope this provides a clearer understanding of where I stand. Enjoy your Sunday everyone! Current Mood: discontent (Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 20th, 2005
12:34 pm	Thoughts on war I just got a phone call informing me that an old co-worker/friend of mine is home from Iraq. I wish that was good news, but the circumstances surrounding his return upset me. His unit was ambushed somewhere in Iraq and everyone except him was killed. Despite living through the attack, he was shot many times and will likely never walk again. In the two weeks since he has been back home, he has attempted to take his own life several times, due to survivor guilt. This is the first friend of mine who has been at death's doorstep because of this war. As I sit here remembering the countless good times we used to share, I am overcome with emotion. I cannot describe all of my feelings, as they are unclear to me. I am sad that someone I know and respect so much has had to endure such trauma. I am depressed that thousands of people have endured the same trauma and worse than he has, I am further depressed when I think about the many more thousands who have been in my shoes dealing with the injury or death of a dear friend. Perhaps the strongest emotion I am confronted with at this moment is anger. So many people would be content to blame the Iraqi people for his injury, and the deaths of his fellow soldiers. I will not fall victim to the rhetoric of our government, or blame those who have been scapegoats throughout this conflict. My friend is permanently disabled because of the American government. I have never been supportive of the circumstances leading into this war, and now more than ever I clearly see the impact of a flawed policy based on lies and deceit. My friend is disabled because our government wants to "spread the seeds of democracy." My friend is disabled because our government has broadened the term terrorism to include anyone of middle-eastern or muslim heritage. My friend is disabled because a corrupt president wanted to create his legacy with war, but never bothered to construct a plan. My friend is disabled because tax breaks for the rich are more important than body armor and military equipment. The President wants to "stay the course" so that my friend's injury and the ultimate sacrifices made by his unit are not in vain. Staying the course is why my friend is injured, and it is why thousands of soldiers return home in flag draped caskets. I will not let the courage and integrity of my friend and everyone else in uniform go without notice. I will not wave my flag and support the cause of freedom until that cause respects those who put their lives on the line. I will not support the spread of democracy until there is a plan to spread it. I will not stay the course until that course is leading toward the end of conflict, instead of leading us to more bloodshed and murder. The longer we wait to voice our dissent, equals more of our friends, brothers, sisters, and fellow Americans dying in vain. I do not support this war, and I will not "stay the course." I demand that my government create a plan to stabilize the country we have destroyed and bring the rest of my friends home safely. Current Mood: numb (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, December 18th, 2005
10:02 am	I am not sure what to think of these results Greed: High   Gluttony: Medium   Wrath: High   Sloth: High   Envy: High   Lust: Medium   Pride: High   Take the Seven Deadly Sins Quiz (Comment on this)
Friday, November 11th, 2005
1:21 am	WOW 18-year-old high school student Michael Sessions has been elected mayor of Hillsdale Michigan. He started his write-in campaign right after his 18th birthday to unseat the 51 year old incumbent. He used 700 dollars of his own money, and a door to door campaign strategy. I have two thoughts on this: First, I think it's great that more young people seem to bet getting active in politics. I hope this is a sign that we are ready and willing to take charge and decide our own future. Second, can you imagine being the guy who lost to the high school student? How humiliating. I love politics. This news came just before reading about our state's attorney general (I use the title loosely) and his sex scandal. The tide is changing, and I think Americans are figuring out the truth. Lets hope we don't piss the opportunity away in 06 by running idiots where we can win. For a change, I will stop here. Have a great night. Current Mood: content (Comment on this)
Friday, November 4th, 2005
11:54 am	what horseshit! Current Mood: annoyed (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, October 14th, 2005
10:33 am	I have plans in the works. I have enough friends. I don't care who I piss off. Enough is enough. It's time to speak out. (8 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, October 8th, 2005
9:21 am	First job: Taco Bell, and I am technically still employed there. -First funeral: Ma Mere (my grandmother, even though thats the wrong word thats what we called her) in 1996. -First pet: Missy my cat. -First piercing/tattoo: My ears which had many piercings when I was younger. -First credit card: Right after my 18th birthday. It should be criminal what they do to teenagers. -First real kiss: an old friend from GL named Rory. -First love: The anti-Christ -First enemy: I don't remember. -First favorite Band: Brooks N Dunn. L A S T S: -Last relationship: Anti-Christ -Last library book checked out: I don't often check books out. -Last movie watched: Eating Out, it was good. -Last beverage drank: water. -Last food consumed: a sugar cookie. -Last time showered: yesterday...that is next on my list today. -Last CD played: a mix of rap music I used to keep me awake at 2am when I was driving home. -Last website visited: I attempted the Oakland website to view the schedule for the winter semester. Thousands of dollars a year we all pay them and they cannot even keep the fucking website up. That university is a real joke. N O W: -Single or Taken: Very Very single. -Crush: sure, who doesn't have them? -Birthday: 4-1-85 -Sign: Aries -Siblings: Beth -Hair color: Dark brown -Eye color: Hazel. -Height: 5'10" or 5'11". It depends which police lineup I am in. RIGHT NOW WHAT ARE YOU... -Wearing: grey sweat pants -Thinking about: Lots of things. -Listening to: downloaded music...Etta James to be exact. -Wanting: a good game of poker...these online people are fools. F A V O R I T E S: -Favorite song: Prop me up beside the jukebox if I die, Joe Diffie. -Favorite movie: Philadelphia -Favorite show: The West Wing -Favorite word: FUCK, as in FUCK YOU or GO FUCK YOURSELF. -Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. I hate turkey, but I get to see all my family. R A N D O M: -What are you going to do after this: Shower -Who's someone you wish you could sleep with but can't: Look at that sky, talk about blue. -Do you drink: Is the pope catholic? -How many times a week do you drink (if you said yes to the last question): It is too hard to figure out. Sometimes it could be 5 times a week, and other times I will go 2 weeks with nothing. -Do you do drugs: Whatever the doctor prescribes. -Do you think you're attractive: Everyone has their own definition of beauty, and it includes more than physical features. In my personal opinion of myself, I do not find myself attractive. Current Mood: content (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, October 1st, 2005
9:24 am	This is funny because it is not out of the question. It is also sad for that reason. <td> <table border="0" width="450" bgcolor="#000000"> You will go to jail for: Getting into a fight with a homeless person Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com </td> </table> (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, August 15th, 2005
7:39 am	I feel like death. I remember why I don't drink Icehouse anymore... It dries me right up. I am so dehydrated this morning you would not beleive. Whats worse is that I remember the terrible game of poker I played last night. I really should be ashamed. Today is my last day of work. Anyone catch the sadness in my text? I didn't think so. I also move a week from today. Thank god my sister will be coming to move the heavy stuff, lol, I love her. On a final note, I am in such a good mood lately. This is kind of scary because, well, its not me. I am enjoying people, and life. If I can keep this up I might acctaully fool people into thinking that I am a nice person. Okay lets not get carried away. lol. Anyway I have to go to work and get paid to do nothing, like usual. Have a wonderful day everyone. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
12:54 am	I live I realize that I have not really kept in touch with people this summer, including not returning calls. I apologize for that. Taking classes and working 40+ hours a week has just had me too busy. The good news is I am done with classes, and tomorrow is my last day of work. I am thrilled to have a break from school so I can finish my Ayn Rand book on Objectivism. I am also thrilled to be done with work, although I enjoy many of my co-workers. On the subject of Toxic Hell, I had a long conversation with Justin today. He reminds me of myself 4 years ago. He has a lot of potential and I think he is starting to see it. I also paid Bonnie a visit tonight, because I am really drunk. No I was not driving, I was getting a ride home after poker night and we stopped by. On that subject, I would be wise not to play poker while drinking. I am terrible when intoxicated. Who raises on a garbage hand thinking, my card is bound to come up? I do. I also met my sister's new guy-friend. She says they are not dating and its complicated, apparently I am incapable of processing things when I drink. Anyway, he is very polite, but something smells funny about him. Time will tell. On another note, I am excited for the fall semester. I am excited to see everyone again, I have lost touch with so many wonderful people. I am also excited to work out. These love handles need to go. If I am not making love with someone, I should not neec love handles to grab on to. It is time to move the keg and find the six-pack. Anyway my last little rant of the night is about politics. I am going to catch a lot of shit for this but oh well. I am ashamed to be a democrat. I can honestly say that I have no idea what Howie wants to do. Dont get me wrong, its very entertaining to make fun of conservatives and call them names. However, that does nothing to explain the party's platform or win moderate votes. On the contrary, it moves moderates to the right. People support Dean's irresponsible comments by saying that they are true. I don't dispute the fact that much of what he says is true as well as comical, but that doesn't change the fact that it adds fuel to the fire. They also say that criticism is good and setting ourselves apart from republicans is necessary. I agree. What we need to do however is talk about issues. I am sick and damn tired of partisan games in politics. The country wants change, and they want progress. The problem is no one is offering any. In the absense of genuine progress, voters will follow whoever offers an idea, no matter how terrible it might be. To rise above the far right, we must bring issues to the forefront. Lets talk about how to fix education, how do fight drug addiction, how to reduce crime. Lets talk about how to jump start the economy and create solid jobs. This is not to say we ignore their idiocy. Lets share with the country the negative reactions caused by giving tax cuts during a war. Let us explain that giving tax breaks the rich does nothing to jump-start the economy. And Please let us expose the shameful practice of mixing the bible and politics. We accomplish this however not through name-calling and partisan games. We meet our goals by offering common sense solutions to real life problems, and by following our accusations with positive alternatives. My message to the democratic party: Make me proud to be a democrat again. Lets get back to work. Anyway I am looking forward to getting back in touch with people. Let the bitching start. Goodnight. (8 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, July 2nd, 2005
10:48 pm	Your Aries Drinking Style Impulsive Aries people like to party and sometimes don't know when to call it a night. Your competitive streak makes you prone to closing time shot contests. You're a sloppy, fun drunk, and you get mighty flirty after a couple tipples. Getting you drunk is a good way for people to get what they want out of you, should other methods fail. You can become bellicose when blotto, but you will assume that whatever happened should be forgiven (if not forgotten) by sunrise. You can be counted on to do the same for others -- so long as they haven't gone and done anything really horrible to you last night (ahem, sneaky Gemini!) Your Signature Cocktails Aries, born under the hot-stuff planet Mars, is the ruler of spicy food and red things -- and for balance, astrologers recommend they eat tomatoes, onions, olives and greens. That's right, Aries, you were born under the sign of the bloody Mary. Aries also rules grapefruit, and they've been known to kick back a salty dog and a sea breeze or two. For extreme hotcha, try a concoction with cinnamon liqueur in it. Your Celebrity Drinking Buddies Conan O'Brien, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Letterman, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Jack Black, and Hugh Hefner. What's Your Alcohoroscope? (Comment on this)
Monday, June 27th, 2005
8:34 pm	This is pretty accurate, amazing for an online quiz. You Are A Rowan Tree You are full of charm and cheer. You light up a room. And while you crave attention, you do it without ego. You are an interesting mix of contradictions - and very unpredictable. You are both dependent and independent, calm and restless. You are passionate, emotional, gregarious, and (at times) unforgiving. What is Your Celtic Horoscope? (Comment on this)
Sunday, June 12th, 2005
5:58 pm	Random Thoughts...Nothing Important I hate my job. I can't wait until I get to do something useful. One of my co-workers is hot though...too bad he spends his free time chasing pussy. I have been tanning. It puts me in a good mood, and it is starting to take. I feel like my health is really in order, thats a nice change. I enjoy a nice cold Corona on a hot afternoon. I crave some time off, like a 3day weekend for pride. My Uncle Tom doesn't have anything nice to say about my future profession. I miss all of my friends. Anyway thats enough for now. Maybe I will have something worth reading later. Enjoy our fantastic weather. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
5:48 pm	What kinda sex do you like? Name DOB Favourite Color Times you want to fuck a day.. 2 Fav. position doggy style How you like it ROUGH BABY Where do you like doing it doesn't matter as long as i get sex how good are you? hot and steamy This quiz by sixmilesleft - Taken 156928 Times. </a> Get Free Daily Horoscopes from Kwiz.Biz (Comment on this)
Monday, May 30th, 2005
2:31 am	Yes I am Still Alive I have sort of just fallen off the face of the earth. It seems like I just packed my bags and left everything behind. I say enough of that. It is my intention to be in the Auburn Hills area for a chinese buffet lunch on Tues, anyone is welcome to join me. I think I will plan to get there at 11:30 so really if you show up between 11:45 and 12:00 you should be right on time. Also, please call me. I try to return phone calls when I get any free time at work, which is rare. Lets talk about that shithole. I cannot stand that fucking company. It takes every ounce of my sanity to hold it together sometimes. First of all, before I went back, I was warned about the Assistant Manager. I was told that he is lazy and bossy and egotistical. I was also warned that we would probably not get along, seeing as how there cannot be 2 egotistical bastards at one time. I have been there all of three weeks and we have already gotten into it. The asshole threatened to fire me. I had to bite my lip in order to keep from laughing out loud. What he doesn't realize is I am well liked. The district manager would have called me and begged me to come back before I even left the parking lot. The sooner he realizes that he has no control over me the sooner we will get along. I also really hate that they keep firing people. We have all new people, some of whom cannot tell you what comes on a fucking taco. I cannot train all these people quick enough when Tom fires everyone who is worth the air they breathe. Anyway I just need to stop going into work all the time. I am also just getting over being sick. I had planned to drive over to visit everyone yesterday but I was still under the weather. I am a miserable sick person. I am grouchy and stubborn, but I don't want to be left alone. It can be pure hell for those around me. The only salvation my family had was that my throat was too sore to talk for like 3 days. I spent some time with my old friend Kamie. I am glad we have reconnected. we got a bunch of beer, played euchre, and talked about all our old friends and where they are now. One of her ex boyfriends died the other day in a car crash. He was on leave from the Air Force, which is interesting to me because there may or may not have been numerous gatherings with underage drinking and substance abuse that I may or may not have been party to. One of our old co workers is in the Army. Kelly is in jail for writing back checks on other people's accounts. Robby is in Florida, engaged with a baby on the way. Amy has 2 kids, Christine has 1. Mark R. has gone insane and attempted suicide. No one besides Eric and myself has attempted any form of higher learning. It is crazy to look back and see our old group walking to Pasquales or Lickity Split, when we have all taken such different roads. Well I guess I will stop rambling. I am trying my hardest to get next Sunday off for Motor City Pride. I am also looking forward to Michigan Pride. If you feel like chatting e-mail me or gimme a call. Its time I return from my self-imposed exile. Current Mood: contemplative (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, May 10th, 2005
9:46 am	This is Crap! Your Kinsey Number is 5.8 Predominantly Homosexual, Incidentally Heterosexual What's Your Kinsey Number? More Great Quizzes from Quiz Diva (Comment on this)
9:37 am	25% This quiz is fucked!! Your Political Profile Overall: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal Social Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal Personal Responsibility: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal Fiscal Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal Ethics: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal Defense and Crime: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal How Liberal / Conservative Are You? (Comment on this)
9:33 am	Self Centered??? The Keys to Your Heart You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored. You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring. You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please. Your ideal relationship is comforting. You crave a relationship where you always feel warmth and love. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred. In this moment, you think of love as something you can get or discard anytime. You're feeling self centered. What Are The Keys To Your Heart? Most of it was right on, but to say that I am self centered. That really pissed me off. lol. (3 Comments |Comment on this)