because martin johnson made dork glasses hot

Date: September 7, 2009
Mood: Restless
Listening To: 'Hush' by Automatic Loveletter
Famous People Born Today: Buddy Holly (1936), Corbin Bernsen (1954), Michael Emerson (from LOST) (1954)

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

i lied, but i had the time of my life living that lie.
*cocks head* what am i talking about you say?
on my last post, i said that i was no longer going to torture you all with once a month posts.
*checks calendar* but look. my last post was on august first and today is september seventh.
so sure, i lied. but i've never been that honest, honestly.
*fake gasp* but how do you know i'm not lying about not being honest?
anyway, let me tell you all where i've been. so last time you heard from me, i was heading off to tennessee to visit my dad and brother, yeah?
*nod* yeah, umhm.
so i'll tell you about that first. it was pretty awesome. my brother gabe's band just keeps getting better! i really think that they should get discovered, but who knows. maybe one day they will.
*blushes* also, the lead singer of my brothers band, jay, has this really hot girlfriend.
yeah, her name's gina and she's so goddamn pretty. but that's really a footnote in the story of where i've been for the last 36 days.
*eyes widen* have i really been gone that long? wow.
anyway. i tried to teach gabe some skateboarding tricks, but he sucked at it. i guess he should stick with piano and keyboard. but it still resulted in lots of good memories and good times.
*thumbs up* and everyone got along which is good.
usually they do, but the christmas of 2007, my mom and gabe got in a really big fight and we almost had to leave early. but it all turned out okay. it was quite like a lifetime movie, really.
*focusing* but another story, another post.
so not much huge and exciting happened there, but seeing my family was really great. i think in the future i will have many "one time while i was in tennessee..." moments in posts, so don't be surprised.
*flapping hands at nothing* oh wait, wait, wait!
the guitarist for gabe's band, justin, sneaked me away so i could go to this mega bisexual party with him. it was awesome! and i totally got to play spin the bottle. i used to think it was stupid, but now i think it's stupid that we ever stopped.
*looks dreamy* and i met this really awesome girl, chloe, too.
we talked for awhile and we got numbers and all that jazz. she's seventeen, but i will be in november, too.
*looks amazed* wow. can you believe i'm turning 17?
and the good news is, i didn't get drunk. i just got a little love drunk.
*laugh* gotta throw in my boys like girls puns!
i have a major crush on chloe. but she said that she would come up to luray for my birthday so i'll see her there. i'm hoping to get her to come sooner, but we'll see.
*claps hands together* anyway. let's keep moving.
so i got back on the 18th as expected. no problem there. lily-pagan was thrilled to see me, also as expected. so that's all for tennessee. but don't worry, there's many more stories to come.
*smiles ear to ear* hold onto your socks, ladies and gentlemen, because my next story is bound to knock 'em off!
alright. so as some of you know, september first was LP's sweet sixteen. she didn't plan a party because she likes to pretend she's not getting older.
*pats LP on the back* sorry, but we both know it's true.
so i planned to go to her house on her birthday, but she came to my house first. let me explain. so here i am, sound asleep, when lily-pagan comes bounding into my room and pounces on my bed. she says "annie, annie, wake up! have you ever been to minnesota?" and i grumbled "hell no. what time is it?" and she throws this thing at me. i pick it up and what is it?
*scream* tickets to see the american idols LIVE in minneapolis, minnesota!!!
the next part is pretty embarrassing, actually. i literally started crying. not faking. REAL HUMAN TEARS. i was like crying my eyes out i was so happy and excited. then she pulled me out of bed and informed me that i needed to get dressed because we were flying out of luray in an hour. more tears.
*hysteric laughter* gives me chills just thinking about it.
so we flew there, blah blah blah, and we got to stay in a really awesome hotel. just the three of us. me, lily-pagan and LP's mom. i'm pretty much like her second daughter, so there was no awkwardness staying in the same room and stuff.
*thinking about that giant bed* and it was a king sized bed. way cool.
we went to the mall of america and walked around for awhile, but we still had to get to the concert at seven. there was some major cool stuff, and i got another pair of converse. there ones are red high tops, though. my other ones being those sexy yellow ones.
*wink* just like alex evans has.
then of course we went to the AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE CONCERT with ass kicking floor seats. i thought i was gonna die. i mean, i've been to plenty concerts before, but these were the american idols! i saw my boys, kris and adam. and everyone else was pretty good too.
*fans herself* and wowsa, you should've seen adam! grinding the mic stand and thrusting and everything!
if we would've had time (and an extra ticket) i would've flown to colorado and picked up emma because i know how much she likes adam. i would've been so cool to have her there, too.
*boo boo lip* sorry emma.
we got to take a train back from the concert which was cool, too. i kept thinking about that scene in that nicholas cage movie (knowing) which made the whole ride kind of nervous making, but it was so damn cool.
*heavy eyes* but i was SO tired.
so we got back to the hotel and immediately passed out. sleeping for a few hours, then taking off in the morning. it was full on one of the best days of my life and one of the best concerts, too!
*thinking back to september 24, 2007* the best concert being when i saw warped tour in virginia beach back in 07.
that was really superhumanly awesome too. all time low, paramore and most importantly BOYS LIKE GIRLS. boys like girls was amazing live and i love martin johnson uber much.
*looks smug* so THAT's where i've been. see? suddenly posting seems like it was on the bottom on my to-do list.
but i'm back on blogger and hopefully i'll start posting more. it's true. when i'm posting, i'm always thinking "wow, i love to post! why don't i do this more often?" but then about a month later i'm like "oh, i should post, shouldn't i?"
*feeling apologetic* my apologies, everyone who counts on my blog.
so, i've got one more story before i go. i would like to officially like to say that i'm in love with boys like girls. i mean, i've liked them since 2006, when their debut album came out. but now i'm obsessed! i really like their music and i think the lyrics are really good. plus, martin johnson is really hot. and he's got these heart-piercing bedroom eyes.
*drool* serious. they're amazing.
i'm really like their music. the lyrics are really good and the way martin johnson sings it is really heartfelt. i'm getting my copy of love drunk tomorrow. score!
*looks up at the extremely lengthy post* well, i think it's about time to wrap things up.
but before i go, i've gotta be thorough and announce the must watch-see-hear. as if you all don't know what it is.
*opening a letter like on the Oscars* and the must watch-see-hear goes to...
um... Love Drunk! Boys Like Girls sophomore album, of course! seriously, if it's even half as good as the first one and if the music videos and as hot as the ones they've already done, then it's worth it. got buy it! out tomorrow.
*sigh* so i guess i must bid you all farewell.
i will try to post again soon, but i won't make any promises since apparently i suck at those. expect more tales for minnesota on anastasia and lily-pagan's box of chocolates. but for now, i'm over and out! come see me at twitter, gmail or facebook!
*vulcan hand* live long and prosper.

live, love, boys like girls
anastasia<3:)

PS: i finally bought and ate an exotic melon from the market down the street! it was totally a cantaloupe. what a rip off.
PSS: check out martinsays.com! it's martin johnson from boys like girls blog. he's really funny! [and adorable]

i'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly

Date: August 1
Mood: restless
Listening to: 'Fireflies' by Owl City
Famous People Born Today: 1770 William Clark, 1819 Herman Melville, 1942 Jerry Garcia, 1964 Adam Duritz

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

ladies and gentlemen ... boys and girls ... children of all ages ...
*wearing a ringmaster coat* anastasia is in the house.
yes, dears, there's no need to worry. i'm back on the blogger boat.
*wink* it's addictive, really.
and now it's time for everybody's favorite thing... the weather report.
*wearing a weatherman coat* today it's 76 degrees and partly cloudy.
of course, the weather forecast (as heard on the radio) says that we're supposed to be getting rain tonight.
*fingers crossed* i love the rain so my fingers are crossed!
now, now.. what to talk about today...
*bangs gavel* i'll tell you what! TENNESSEE!!
yes! we've finally set the date for going to see my dad and brother! we're going on monday.
*looking at calendar* which is ... the 3rd?
i've been really busy planning and packing for that, which explains my absence on blogger, twitter, facebook, etc.
*covers mouth* oops. i said i wasn't going to make an excuses.
anyway, i'm so damn excited to see them. i haven't seen them since last christmas. of course, i call and stuff, but i haven't actually been the visit them in a long time.
*looking at calendar again* i'm leaving on the 3rd and i'll be back on the 17th. that's 2 weeks.
so the good news is that i won't miss Lily-Pagan's birthday (which is the 1st of september)
*nodding, proud of herself* it's an all around win.
i'm extra excited to see gabe because he's gotta be the best brother anyone could ever hope for!
*makes a heart with hands* he makes my heart SUPER happy.
for those of you who haven't been following my blog for ... forever. i'll fill you in. gabe is my brother and he's 3 years older than me. he's doesn't go to college, much to my parents dismay. but he's in a band with 5 other guys. they're pretty good, too.
*cocks her head* they kinda have Boys Like Girls sound, you know?
gabe plays keyboard and piano for them. i'm rooting for them to get discovered!
*shifty eyes* if that's not too pathetic...
ooh yes! i have more to talk about in today's post! our next subject is...
*fake asleep* dreams.
i know this is quite random and pointless, but that's all this blog is about, right? so anyway, i've been having really weird dreams lately. what kind of weird you say?
*looks embarrassed* they usually have kangaroos.
no, i'm NOT making this up! it's crazy! almost every dream i have is perfectly normal [as far as dreams go] and then a KANGAROO shows up out of nowhere!
*looks frenetic* what's the meaning of dreams with kangaroos?
i know it's a stupid thing to be bothering me, but it is. every fucking night.
*hangs head* maybe it's just too many gummy bears and oreos...
but seriously, it's been bugging me so much, i finally googled "dream meaning kangaroo"
*silence* the answers i got were less than satisfying.
it said that i should get ready for "unexpected and exciting trips." how someone got that out of kangaroos, i'm not sure.
*thinking* it is kind of cool, though.
i don't really believe in dream meanings, but they're cool never the less? what did you dream last night?
*laugh* you guys are probably sick of hearing about my kangaroo dreams, aren't you?
let's see. what else could i tell you about?
*light bulb lights* oh yeah!
there's this little grocery store about 10 minutes away, that me and LP discovered recently. they have really tasty cookies and really weird fruit.
*hysteric laughter* they have a big bin of something labeled "exotic melons"
me and LP were laughing about that for like 20 minutes. one day i'll build up the courage to eat one. in fact, it's on my summer list.
*gestures over to the sidebar* over there.
the little grocery store also has very good gummy bears. they taste more like fruit than sugar. it's awesome.
*shrug* well, folks. that's about all for now.
however, i simply couldn't leave you without the must watch-see-hear! so here it goes;
*opening a letter like on the oscars* and the must watch-see-hear goes to...
Once! the Academy Award winning movie! yes, it is the movie that brought you the song Falling Slowly. beautiful in the movie, and butchered by many on youtube.
*suddenly has a headache* i'm not kidding. don't ever youtube it.
and it's really cool because they never name the characters. it's really very beautiful. if you thought i was kidding about all my other must watch-see-hears...
*Uncle Sam point* i'm not about this one! WATCH IT!
well, i'd better skidaddle! i've got melons to mock with LP! ttfn!
*blowing kisses* and thank you to all my followers! you inspire me!

live, love, Cobra Starship
anastasia<3:)

PS: i really am trying to be a better blogger! no more once a month posts!
PSS: new layout. tell me what you think (:

you're awful, i love you!

Date: June 1
Mood: sick yet giddy
Listening To: 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers
Famous People Born Today: 1926 Marilyn Monroe, 1930 Edward Woodward, 1937 Morgan Freeman, 1975 Alanis Morissette

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

do you notice something different about the blog? well... do ya?
*happy flapping* that's because the whole thing is totally new!
i didn't change the name and go the whole nine yards, but i got a new temple and header, i only show one post and the sidebar is way shorter.
*sparkles in her eyes* much joy.
err i better just give you the whether report before i forget.
*wearing a weatherman coat* it's now 67 degrees and cloudy in this lovely part of virginia.
yes, it is still pretty warm for this late at night.
*gestures to the sidebar* let me say one thing quickly...
20 followers? my love, that is excellent. considering i used to have a no face blog that i practically had to beg people to follow, this is improvement. thank you all for sticking with me!
*shifty eyes* err i know most of you haven't been following this very long. but nevertheless, thanks.
so what shall our first topic of the night be...? hmm...
*sighs* i'm sorry, but i just have to weigh in on this.
susan boyle. i HATE her. i watched her audition on youtube and i was like "hot dayumm this lady can siing!" but the more i watched the more i was like...
*jaw drops* "wow, she can sing, but is she a conceited bitch or what??"
and then she had all her public meltdowns and i was like "get a GRIP!" and then her boyfriend judge pierce morgan came rushing to her side, blogging about how people should give her a break. and i was like...
*puts on a flat brimmed hat, channeling chris brown* "yo! she's a media hungry spaz! how about YOU give ME a break!"
and then when i heard she didn't win i was just like "phew!" yeah, i guess sorry to any who liked her. but keep in mind i never said she couldn't sing!
*pish posh hand wave* but "blog" is basically another word for "opinion"
and now i've heard that she was admitted to a mental hospital and i'm just like "it took you that long to figure out she's unwell? really people?"
*bats eyelashes* but all that aside... is there anything cheerful to talk about?
ahh i've been missing lily-pagan because she went to hopewell (also in virginia) to help her uncle move.
*sticks out her tongue* LP has a crazy and confused family. i won't go into details.
speaking of family, the good news is that i might be able to go see my brother gabe and my dad this summer! glee!
*boo boo lip* yes, my parents are divorced.
but they live in knoxville, tennessee. so it takes us about 7 or 8 hours to drive there.
*smiles cheerfully* but i usually only see him in the summer and then around christmas time so it's worth the drive!
gabe is three years older than me. we've always been pretty close because we can still call and text and stuff.
*pokes her cheeks* and then of course his adorable girlfriend!
yes, he has this adorable girlfriend of 1 year and 5 months now. her name is bailey. she's only a year older than me so that's ultra coolio.
*Kris/Logan Jay point* bailey -> mucho love
people usually think that people with divorced parents must have had tortured lives and unfortunately sure some have. not me. nope. my parents both love me and gabe, they just don't love each other.
*sigh of relief* and there was no heated custody battle because they just both agreed that it would be much harder on us to have custody problems.
see? they both have our best interests at heart. so gabe and my dad live in knoxville and me and my mom live in luray. and we all get together over the summer and around christmas.
*beaming with pride* so very luckily for me, it's a good life.
but yes, expect many posts of amusing tales from tennessee.
*dramatic announcer voice* coming summer 2009!
but the one trouble is... i have been soooo sick! blurg, it's awful.
*sways faintly* i've puked 6 times in the last two days...
i'm feeling a little better and i even made my mom take me to the chinese buffet that i always go to with dana.
*makes a heart with her hands* gotta love that panda buffet!
so despite my apparent flu, i got to go to lunch with my mom and start getting excited over my summer in tennessee! glee!
*counting on her fingers* but we usually only stay in tennesse for about two to three weeks. but i'll bring my laptop or just blog from gabe's so never fear!
*wearing a cape* anastasia is here!
well anyway, it's getting late and i should catch some sleep because i'm feeling ill. let me just give out the must watch-see-hear.
*opening a letter like on the oscars* and the must watch-see-hear goes to...
abbey road! an album by the beatles! ha ha ha i just got into my older music and stuff and i'm loving my abbey road and joshua tree.
*Uncle Sam point* it's a must watch-see-hear!
well, good night everyone and i hope that everyone is healthier than me but still having just as good of a day as me!
*blowing kisses* muah! love you all!

live, love, U2
anastasia<3:)

PS: ahh so irked by all this fuss over twilight and the new moon trailer. reminded me, what's so special about it?? rob pattinson is fugly! AHH!
PSS: lmao did you see some of the fashion at the MTV movie awards? hideous! my inner flaming queen always finds the red carpet the funnest part of award shows. x]