Hey guys! K so I left off on saturday afternoon. It ended up that I blew off going with my parents and went over to John's with Bill, Logan,and Becky to watch Saved....it was intresting.

Sunday- Went to church then decided I definatly wasnt going to youth. Then I had to go to lunch with my parents which was hell. Came home, worked on my english project, fought with my mom, talked on the phone, then went and saw the Incredibles with my wonderful Ashley. It was fabulouse! We were talking and laughing the entire time...good thing no one was sitting by us.

Monday- Stayed home sick

Today- Pretty good day at school. My odd days are always good. Then Kerri came home with me and we went up to get some coffee and walked over to the library. After that we went and got our nails done. It was sooooooo much fun. I love that girl!!

But yeah thats really it right now...I have a lot on my mind and Im under so much stress its not even funny. But its like Kerri said...I've kinda hit rock bottom the only way to go is up. Theres just about one thing that could make it worse...and I think its happening. I dont even know whats going on anymore...I tried so hard to make it work and its starting to look like it was all in vain, but whatever what can you do? I've been killing myself over this and I cant do it anymore. *sigh* Just my luck right? Oh well I suppose life goes on. It cant get much worse.

Love yall!!

Rachel

I thought this was funny and really really true...guys...take notes!

*stolen from Mer, who stole it from Nath, who stole it from Jess!*

*30 Things Guys Should Know About Girls
(written by a guy, after years of experience.)

1. Whatever you do, don't just show up at their house...they run around in their underwear just like we do.
2. DON'T CHEAT ON THEM. It may seem foolproof, but girls tell each other everything about everything. Trust me, they WILL find out and you will be mud.
3. Beware of every single male relative and all guy friends. Any of them would kick your ass at the drop of a hat, and a lot of them wouldn't even wait for the damn hat.
4. NEVER miss an opportunity to tell them they're beautiful.
5. DON'T refuse to kiss in front of your friends. If they laugh at you, it's because they're jealous.
6. If they slap you hard, you DESERVED it.
7. DON'T be afraid to touch them if you want to. If they're going out with you in the first place, it's because they like being in your arms.
8. If you DON'T sleep with them, do not tell your friends that you did.
8.5 If you DO sleep with them, DON'T tell your friends that you did.
9. You CAN be dirty minded in private, really...most of them are not offended by it...
10. Not all of them eat like birds, a lot of them can eat like whales.
11. Most of them DON'T mind paying half of everything, but they do discuss these things with their friends. Realize that if you make your girlfriend pay half all the time, everyone will know about it and your friends will know you're a pussy.
11.5. Do you honestly need all your money that much? Be a man, pay all the time!
12. Every girl should eventually get THREE THINGS from her boyfriend- a stuffed animal, one of his sweatshirts, and a really pretty ring. Even if it's not a serious relationship.
13. Make sure she gets home safely as often as you can. If you're dropping her off, walk her to the door. If you aren't dropping her off, call to be sure she's home safely.
14. If a guy is bothering her, it is your right to kick the shit out of him.
15. If you're talking to a female friend of yours, pull your girlfriend closer.
16. NEVER , ever slap her, even if it's just in a joking way. Even if she swats you first, and says, "Oh, you're so dumb" or something, never make any gestures back.
17. Go to a chick flick once in a while. She DOESN'T care whether you enjoy it or not, it just matters that you went.
18. You're dead meat if you CAN'T get along with their pets, parents and best friends. Be PRINCE CHARMING to their friends, Mr. Polite to their parents, and make sure to be nice to their animals. ***and their brothers...***
19. DON'T flirt with their moms...that's just freaky.
20. DON'T be freaked out by PMS. It's not gross, and it really does make them feel like shit, so be UNDERSTANDING .
21. If you don't like the way they drive, you do it.
22. If you're officially dating, and you're introducing her to your friends, you'd better damn well introduce her as your girlfriend.
23. DON'T stress where you go for every date. They really only want to be with you.
24. If they complain that something hurts, rub it for them without being asked.
25. Girls are fragile. Even if you're play fighting/wrestling, be very GENTLE .
26. Memorize their god damn birthdays. You forget her birthday and you're basically screwed for life.
27. DON'T marinade the cologne, but smell good.
28. DON'T give her something stupid for her birthday or Christmas or Valentine's day. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be meaningful. Jewelry is always nice.
29. If you think the relationship isn't going to last, don't wait to find out. It will only hurt you more if you draw it out.
30. After you've been dating for a while, realize that they really have started to trust you. When you have a girlfriend who truly trusts you, you have a lot more responsibility, priviledge and control than you would think. Be careful with it, most guys would kill for that kind of power, and it can be lost in a nanosecond.

Hey guys! So its been just a couple of days since I updated but I'll fill you in on whats been going on.

Thrusday- Pretty normal day...had a spanish test I failed. Then in gym my hip was absolutly murdering me. Seriously...the worst pain ever. Then for 5th period I felt like crap so I went and slept the entire period in the nurses office. She forgot I was there  oh well! Then Betsy came over before bible study and we went to Giant to get juice boxes!!!!! Then bible study was..intresting. Afterwards I had to write my entire english paper since I never worked on it in class...oh well!!!

Friday- School was lame..I hate my even days. Then I went to the doctor about my hip. He told me it wasnt even my hip that was wrong. I apparently have Scroliousus. My left leg is shorter then my right and its caused my pelvis to be lopsided and the vertabres from the base of my spine to grow nearly sideways...yeah...the xrays looked horrible. I looked like I was bending to one side. And to bad I've been scanned since i was in like 5th grade and no one caught it. But then it got worse because he told me I wasnt allowed to do crew. He thinks that I'll be out there and throw out my back and since this apparently cant be fixed, yep i get to live with this for the rest of my life, I will just make it worse for when Im older. Sooo yeah. Then I went to the mall with Betsy. After walking for like 30 minutes my leg was killing me. It is seriously the worst pain ever...I hate it. But that of course didnt stop me cause uh duh its shopping. I got a sweater from H & M, a scarf and matching gloves, a belt, and some make up. Then i came home and basically passed out on the floor.

Saturday- My parents woke me up this morning and told me we were going to some mall instead of going to the church...yeah I was mad. Then we drove an hour and half to this mall and my parents fought the whole way. So obviously I got out of the car in a bad mood. We walked for about 30 minutes and my leg was shot. So that just made it worse for me. And then to top it off my mom kept nagging me about everything...seriously...everything. and if I said anything about my leg she got mad...yeah shes retarded. But finally I got a jacket and jeans from Roxy and some leather boots! I love them! They zip up to my knee and have like 4 inch stellito heels...yeah..its hott. Then I came home and made a cheesecake for my english paper..dont ask.Tonight we are going to our old neighbors house cause they just moved up here. Yeah...good times...or u know...not. But yeah thats it from here!! Love yall!!!

Hey guys! So Im in english again and I dont feel like working on my paper. Its crap anyways so Im doing this instead. Yeah...Im a good kid.

Friday night- I went to the football game with Elizabeth and Brittany. It was freaking freezing and we lost as usual. Yeah so our season...0-9. Yeah...it sucks. Then I went back home and jumped in the hot tub to thaw out. It was pretty cool. Then I packed really fast for my retreat with the church.

Saturday- Left the church really early to get to..wherever we went. Idk..it had a funny name. Somewhere by the Chesapeak Bay in Maryland..thats right...diffrent state...never done that before! Then we did a whole bunch of stuff there. It was soooooooo insanly pretty. And we had an acutal house instead of a crapped out cabin...it was nice. That night was so much fun. We laughed the entire day...good times kids good times. I nearly got raped cause I ran my mouth. I didnt know the druggies would actually come up there!!!! But its cool its cool. So yeah it was pretty fun.

Sunday- We left and John took me home and I like sprinted to the shower. Not showering is so nasty...ew ew ew. Then I talked to Jay for a while and did some laundry. I got stressed out about some stuff and started cleaning my room...its my new bad habit. I cleaned my entire room, washed all my clothes, and reorganized my closet. Yeah..Im a freak. Then I slept for a while and thought about doing my homework but of course didnt.

Monday- It was a half day at school so we were only in our classes for 20 minutes. It was fabulouse!!!! Then Kerri came over and we walked up to Kings Park Stripcenter and got some coffee and got our nails done. It was so much fun! Except it was really cold and neither of us were dressed warm. Yeah...not a good idea. Then I went to the grocery store with my mom and they were already playing christmas music which made me happy. One because I love christmas and two because I cant wait until December!!!!! (lol Jess) Then I came home and did my homework and crashed.

Tuesday- School was alright...nothing really special..My hip was absolutly killing me. My mom is going to make me go to a bone dr. to figure out whats going on. We dont understand why it keeps like rolling out of socket and hurting so bad. Apparently when I was born the dr. said I was going to have hip prblms but it didnt start till last year. Its so weird. And my dad got home so I talked to him for all of 15 minutes. My sister called too. I miss her. She is so much fun...shes a bit crazy but cool.

Jennie is coming over this afternoon to study for spanish cause its gonna be a killer test and I most definatly cant fail since I already have a C. Yeah..the 'rents werent to happy about that. But the rest were A's and one B. They dont do number grades up here...just letters. Its crazy. Kinda nice though since my A's were like 94's and barely A's at all. (Diffrent grading scale up here) But yeah!! Thats it for now!! Love yall tons!!!

Rachel

Yeah so I definatly read the words to this song and fell in love! So here it is!! I actually stole it from someone...my bad.

Leaving on a Jet Plane -by john denver
I.........
I.........
All my bags are packed
I'm ready to go
I'm standing here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin'
This early morn
The taxi's waitin'
He's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could cry

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe I hate to go

I.........
There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I tell you now
They don't mean a thing
Every place I go
I think of you
Every song I sing
I sing for you
When I come back
I'll wear your wedding ring

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe I hate to go

Now the time has come to leave you
One more time
Let me kiss you
Close your eyes
I'll be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the time when I don't have to say........

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe I hate to go

Leaving on a jet plane
Leaving on a jet plane.

Love it!!!