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Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Currently Reading
Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
By Donald Miller
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Hello hello hello!
You may be shocked that my "currently reading" book is ACTUALLY a book I am reading. Yes, I have taken on reading for pleasure, its a miracle I'd say because I never read for pleasure and when I try to I usually struggle to finish the book because I dont get into it enough, but I think it makes me look cool and trendy to hold a book and look like Im really into it. But, anyways, this book is really good and I recommend it.

So onward... being home from college for summer is definatley an eye-opening experiance, if I can say so myself. Probubly the most suprising aspect of being home again is this cliche one-liner: SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE.

It's soo true. Ive noticed it this week, and maybe thats because I have had a lot of time on my hands due to lack of friends (cough-they left me to drive to California with Shawn and some random guy- cough). But anyways, I think just being in my old neighborhood, River Falls, has shown me that while I was away at college for 9 months (could have had a baby in that time) really nothing changed. The only way I think I can convey this to you is describing the vast array of people who live in the neighborhood of River Falls, Potomac Maryland.

Well first you have your typical Potomac Mom. Wow, this woman is one piece of work, literally, she has had a LOT of work done. Nose job, face lift, other thingss... you name it, she has it. She drives around in her Lexus SUV and/or Suburban (which really isnt needed, since she only has 2 kids). She liked to think she can dress like she is 17, wearing huge black sunglasses, and usually totes around in her workout outfit (spandex and hot pink tank top). Starbucks is where they all flock, trying not to touch anything with they new manicure just having been done. These women are ridiculous, and I have a lot of hostility towards them, I don't even know why.

Next, there is what I like to call the 'Scooter Gang'. Do NOT get on these kid's bad side. They are a clan of 7-14 year olds who think they 'own the streets' of Potomac on thier razor scooters. I wont lie, there was a day I was intimidated by these kids, too bad that was '98 and then motorized razor scooters became the new hot thing, and the kids with 'normal' scooters were no longer ALL THAT.

Lastly, the men who mow the lawns. Ok, if any of you out there reading this thing ARE actually one of those men, get this through your thick head: TEENAGE GIRLS ARE NOT FLATTERED WHEN YOU WHISTLE, DRIVE BY, FOLLOW THEM WHILE THEY ARE RUNNING, OR STARE AT THEM. Sometimes I wonder 1. if these guys think that Im going to fall in love with them when they 'flirt' and 2. WHAT do thier wives think!? Please...just...stop.

Well, all and all, it IS good to be home. Its gonna be a good summer once I get some people here to play with.

Enjoy being home while you are, and look around and see how things really havent changed since you've been gone.

Bye loyal readers!

Friday, May 13, 2005

Currently Reading
Summer of the Monkeys
By WILSON RAWLS
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Summer is here, and I can't lie I am bored out of my mind.
Im sitting here in my living room, watching about the 3th episode of Thats so Raven of the night. It's a sad, sad scene.
However, yesterday was QUITE an eventful day, as I voyaged by myself home from Tech for the first time. It was full of some memorable experiances that I would love to share with you all. I realized from this (supposed to be 4, but turned out being 5) hour drive, there are some simple No-No's we all should be aware of when driving home from school.

#1- That 55-year old man in the pickup truck next to you who is making kissy faces at you through the window is NOT your friend. Yeaaaa... when are these guys going to realize that 18 year old college girls who are stuck in traffic are NOT into them. I mean, does this guy think that I am going to be really excited that he is hitting on me? I dont get it, and I never will.

#2- CHARGE UP YOUR IPOD BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Um... I am stupid and I didn't do this. I was a mere hour into my trip when the batteries ran out. What was I to do? Interstate 81 doesnt hold the best array of radio stations, and my car doesn't have a cd player. So.. I popped in my sister's mix tapes from highschool. I was midway through a tape entitled "Emily's Super Cool Mix-1998" when I decided that it wasn't right to put myself through listening to trance music from the late 90's.

#3- Virginians can't drive. You heard me, they cant. This guy followed me all the way from Tech to 66 and every single time I switched lanes, as did he. This annoys me. I mean COME ON, why cant you be an original driver. I mean I know I rock at driving but get a life of your own, buddy!

#4- Road rage gets you nowhere. The formerly introduced man in rule #1 really got on my nerves. Now usually, I would jusy ignore the guy and pretend he wasnt doing it, but after being stuck in traffic for an hour I was fed up. I hate to admit it... but I displayed my middle finger to this man. Now, I began to giggle as I drove off as my lane of traffic began to move, but it wasn't long until I was yet again stuck next to this man for a good 20 minutes. How embarassing.

Take these into consideration next time you decide to drive home from school. I had to learn the hard way.

Summer

-Susan

Monday, May 09, 2005

Currently Reading
See You Later, Excavator (Planet Reader Level 1)
By Elaine Moore
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I don't say goodbye. I say "see you later".

So... this is the last one of the year, guys. That is unless I get extremely bored during the summer.

Here are some things I will miss about Tech over the summer...

1. Lee "the most ghetto hall of all, I hope I dont get raped and mugged on the way back to my room tonight" Hall: Lee hall, I may make fun of you from time to time, but the truth is I do love you. Your cinderblock walls and 7 floors of wonders have never failed to be a fine dwelling place for myself this year. You have introduced me to great people like Nicole and Chad, my fellow Lee sufferers, and I will miss the paper thin walls between me and Larita (girl next door) that let me listen to her R&B jams every night. This is, unless I am back here next year *I pray I am not*

2. D2 softserve: Ohhhhh d2 softserve, why do I eat so much of you? To me, eating too much d2 softserve is like drinking too much alcohol (not that I do this) : When your doing it its all good and fun and great. Then you wake up the next morning and this is you: . Your stomach hurts, you have cramps, you take at least 10 trips to the bathroom every hour. Is it the laxatives? You tell me.

3. Crazy-random-fun nights: Walking to Kroger at 1am, buying a bottle of sparkling cider and drinking it while waiting for the bus. It made us look sketchy, but was well worth it. And I still have the bottle we all signed-- Smulla, T-Butt, Chad(wick) and Morgan "I have an exam at 7.45 am" Figley.

4. Deets (aka Cru central): I will miss the nights of sitting at deets with my girls and me asking the eternal burning question "If you had to date ONE GUY in Cru who would it be?" and of course no one ever answers it, but you know me, I love to stir up some boy talk.

5. Diet cokes after ACIS and Stealfests- I have to say I definatly got my $15 stolen foods fee-worth of food this year, and I intend to do the same next year. NO ONE CAN STOP ME. And the diet cokes Leah and I got every Tuesday/Thursday mornings at 1045 (wow thats early for a diet coke) will never be forgotten.

6. Having online conversations with people who are within 300 feet of me: Ridiculous, it might seem, but we all have to admit we do release our true feelings online. It is a little weird though when you are typing to someone in the room next to you and they can hear your fingers typing the things your writing to them. Technology rules.

7. I will miss you. yes...YOU.

Have a great summer everyone! Sorry this entry was a little lame, but look for me in the Collegiate Times next year!! This summer will inspire me for many new things to write about.

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Currently Reading
How to Read a Book
By Charles Van Doren, Mortimer J. Adler
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This just in: I'm a columnist for the CollegiateTimes.

(breeaathe) YES THIS IS TRUE.

Call this bragging, call this boasting, call this what you will: I LOVE IT! And I want to be famous and campus known.

On that note, I am yet to release my first column, and you all are going to have to hold onto your panties and wait until Fall Semester 2005. Tim told me he looked for my column in the paper today, and I couldnt help but laugh. Its not there yet, silly! But Im glad to know people are already on the lookout for it. What will be the subject of these columns is the question on everyone's minds. Well.. basically they will be xangas-in-print. A little bit of witt, a little bit or sarcasm and hopefully a lot of humor. So get excited and PLEASE read it come Fall. I want the CT to be on high demand. I want people to have to have subscriptions. I set high goals.

Well.. on that note. I thought I should write one last good entry before exams begin taking thier toll on all of us. So I figured, what better than to say some special thanks to those of you who have inspired me this past year. Now before I start, lets not get upset if we don't get a shout out. This is NOT a popularity contest. Well, it is a little bit. But, I just wanted to thank a select few people for thier contributions to the mind of Suzybaby.

Elizabeth & Beth- Homegirls. My peanut butter and jelly. They never fail to amuse the heck out of me. Why these girls are single, I do not know. They are can dress, listen to good music, and I'll say itL they are plain hot. This Summer will bring some crazy times with those two sasspots.

Rob Z "Zed"- My dear brother. Steve K likes to say that "I looove Rob-isms" (things Rob says). Yea, okay, its true. I mean, after 18 (almost 19) years of living in his shadow, how am I supposed to not adore him? He lets me borrow the car (pretty much) whenever I need it, and I will never forget the day when he wanted me to come over and our conversation consisted of:
Me: "Well if you want me to come over I need to be picked up"
Rob: "Well get a ride over here"
Me: "Your not even doing anything now, come get me"
Rob: "ughhhh! FINE! I'll put on pants!"

Leah- This girl is a beast. Our weekly break(steal)fasts were probubly the highlights of my week. Ok so heres the thing. You pay a 15 dollar "stolen foods" fee every semester. When Leah and I got word of this we were furious. Wait... so this means we can... TAKE food!? Well, ok maybe thats not what it meant, but thats what we do and you cant stop us. She also buys me my fill of Diet Cokes each day. AuBonPain trips twice a week made sitting through our dinosaur-like teacher (Lacoste) worth sitting through.

Mom&Dad- Lets step back and look at my parents for a second. My dad's name is JAMSHED. My mom's name is ANN. Dad: the most indian man you will ever meet and fall in love with. He loves to dance, sing, and just plain have a good time. He also likes to call my friends by different names than thier real ones like "Joseina" and "Buffy". Why he does this? I don't know, but its a riot. My mom: the whitest person in the Mulla family. She tries to fit in, but she doesnt. But we love her anyways.

The guy who cleans the 4th floor Lee hall bathroom- This man is a tad sketchy, but he deals with a lot of crap. Literally...crap, this man cleans the toilets. Me and him have somehow devised a way to both be in the bathroom (me using it, him cleaning it) every single morning this year. He will always see me walking towards the bathroom, still half asleep having just woken up, and he will say awkwardly "oh..oh..I can leave" He will then walk outside of the bathroom and stand there and listen as I pee. I also, couldnt help but notice he now hangs out with all the smokers (students) outside of my dorm. His collar is also popped now. I think he is having a midlife crisis.

ClassA- I love these boys. Who else would I clean dishes for? They always have some way to entertain me whether its through Dylan doing Tae-bo, Efox being addicted to online poker, Daniel talking about macking (but never really going about it) or Hudson looking in the mirror and asking us if he will find "the girl he is going to marry" tonight.

Ridiculously Long-torsoed girl at the gym- If your reading this, I just want you to know I dont like you very much. You ALWAYS come to the gym when Im there, and wait for the machine Im using. You smile and bob waaaay too much when you work out and I dont think you realize how dumb you look. Im not thanking you here, I just wanted that to be known. (P.S. No one uses discmans anymore)

I haven't forgotten any of you all, there just isn't room for anymore blabbering. Thanks to all my friends & family. You inspire me. As far as Im concerned you got me the CT job.

-SUSAN!