So wow...Its been a while since I've even looked at my Xanga. This summer has been kind of crazy and I haven't been online much.  That was mainly due to the fact that I had a not so great roomie that didn't pay bills and there was no way I was paying $40 a month for internet service that I would barely use.

So anywho...I just thought I'd update. This summer has been great. So many things have happened and I've done a lot. I'm getting excited for classes to start again; I miss learning.

So I'm sick of typing already...Life is good, with the exception of shitty people at work, but they can kiss my ass cause I'm happier than I've ever been. So HA!!!!! :P

D@N!ELLE

P.S. BOILER UP!!!! (or go Steelers........)

"For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America. It's just unacceptable. And we're going to do something about it." —Philadelphia, Penn., May 14, 2001

"You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.'' —Townsend, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2001

"See, free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction." —Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 3, 2003

"But all in all, it's been a fabulous year for Laura and me." —summing up his first year in office, three months after the 9/11 attacks, Washington, D.C., Dec. 20, 2001

"The most important thing is for us to find Osama bin Laden. It is our number one priority and we will not rest until we find him." —Washington, D.C., September 13, 2001

"I don't know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and really don't care. It's not that important. It's not our priority." --Washington, D.C. March 13, 2002

Lots on my mind...

"We as a society have no right to discriminate in marriage any more than we have the right to discriminate when someone votes or when someone wants to hold office. The people who would forbid gays from marrying in this country are those who would have made Rosa Parks sit in the back of the bus." ~Unknown

"People have such ignorance when it comes to differences that they do not know any better than to not accept.  It saddens me that because of the ignorance of the general population, people’s lives are dictated.  The people who do know, who do understand, who live it everyday, are forced to give up their freedoms, to stand down and watch their lives be controlled and regulated because of ignorance." ~Me

why? that is the question I have for so many things. why, why, why, why, why???? why does the greatest thing in my life have to come with so many consequences, such an ongoing and everlasting battle, a daily struggle? why does the world care? why do people have such a hard time minding their own fucking business and letting me live my life the way that I choose? why, in a "free" country, do people feel the need to pass laws (and possibly amendments), that prevent me from being equal? why can't I be taken seriously? "its just a phase". You know what I say to that? Fuck you. Do people honestly think that I wanted this to happen? That I chose to be put into a group that is discriminated and viewed as inferior, abnormal, sinful and downright wrong by some people? As far as I know, no one has ever said "I wish I was a black man so I could be stereotyped, looked down upon, and hated for something I couldn't control. So that I could be viewed as someone with less intelligence and more likely to commit crimes. So that I would have a harder time gaining respect, that I would have to work harder to get a job, so that every day would be a constant battle." Come'on, no one says that.

Some people might ask, if I didn't choose it, and its not fair, then why am I the way I am? why don't I change back? Well then for those people I ask you this, why are you the way you are? why don't you change everything that is important to you? I guess maybe I should just give up being happy. Is that what you want? Should I forget about happines, forget about ever feeling whole, should I live my life alone, and empty, so that you don't have to accept the fact that people are different? Well you know what, even if you want that, you want me to do be normal so that its not awkward for you, too bad. Because I am proud of the person that I am. I am happy. I love the way I am and I'm not going to change my life for anyone. Period. I will continue to be strong, I will not let you defeat me. And you can be damn sure that I am not going to let someone else decide how I should live my life. I'm not going to let you suppress the feelings that I have and the amazing love that I have for another human being. And if you really care enough about my life to go out of your way to discriminate and make sure I suffer, then maybe you should take that free time and look at your own life, because your obviously lacking something in your own life.

I am no different from you than any other person in this world. Accept it.

And to the amazing person that has inspired me to be a bigger and stronger person, to stand up for myself and to learn to love and embrace diversity, thank you. You are the most incredible person I have ever known. I love you with all of my heart and I know you feel the same. Nothing can defeat the love that we share for each other. We are amazing together and we both know it.  I love you baby and I am so thankful for everything that we share. I couldn't ask for more. You are so beautiful and I'm incredibly lucky to have you. No struggle could ever be big enough to stop what we have.

"And in our honesty, together we will rise, out of our nightminds, and into the light, at the end of the fight."

D@N!ELLE

Currently Listening Twenty Three Places By Matt Wertz That for you see related

So today is the start of a very new beginning...well kinda. I moved into my new apartment today. My roomies went home for the weekend and I have no idea when they plan on returning. It should be interesting getting to class tomorrow. I have to completely retime things.

Last night after work there was a party for Josh's birthday so I went to his apartment to wish him a happy birthday. The party wasn't much of anything I was interested in so instead I went to Allison's apartment and hung out with her and Alison. It was 1:00 am when I got there. So we talked and laughed about a shit load of things. At 2:00 am we watched to see if our phone would turn to 3:00 am because of DST. Then at like 4:00 am I think it was Alison that said she was hungry so we all went to IHOP. It was mighty delicious. So by the time I got back to my room and got to bed it ws 5:30!!!!

I attempted to get up at 7:30 but that wasn't happening. Thankfully Sara called and woke me up cause then I called my parents and they were still sleeping too! So they were late getting down here. But it was all good. So they helped me move all day today, then we went shopping and to dinner. It was great spending time with them. I miss them a lot. I will definitely have to visit them a lot over the summer. They got to meet Sara today. I think it went well. They all seem to get along well. We laughed a lot.

So anywho...now I'm in the process of finishing unpacking. Almost done. Guess I should get going so I can start some hw for the week.

Here are some quotes from hanging out with Alison and Allison:

"Porn's just not the same without sound." ~Me

"I didn't set mine off either." ~Me

"You're gay, she's a vampire, I need to get something!" ~Alison

HAHAHAHAHA funny, funny shit!

~Peace~

D@N!ELLE

Currently Listening Chasing Mississippi By Dave Barnes I have and always will see related

JUST THOUGHT i'D UPDATE. i HAD AN *AMAZING* WEEKEND! i COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR MORE. iT WAS MORE THAN i EVER COULD HAVE ASKED FOR! EVEN WORKING AND WRITING MY 11 PAGE PAPER WAS WORTH IT BECAUSE EVERYTHING ELSE WAS JUST THAT GREAT!

THERE'S A MARC BROUSSARD SONG THAT SEEMS TO SUM IT UP PRETTY SUFFICIENTLY. HERE ARE (MOST OF) THE LYRICS:

i WISH i MAY, i WISH i MIGHT, BE NEXT TO YOU EVERY NIGHT

NO PHONE, NO SIR, DON'T WANNA BE DISTURBED

JUST ME, JUST HER, SPEAK WITHOUT USING WORDS

LEARNING HER EVERY CURVE

THERE AIN'T NOTHING LIKE SLEEPIN' LATE ON A SATURDAY

WAKING TO SEE MY BABY'S FACE

YOU KNOW i WOULDN'T WANNA HAVE IT,

HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY

'CAUSE ITS MY FAVORITE, SLEEPIN' LATE ON A SATURDAY

SHE'S THE KIND OF GIRL THAT ANY (ONE) WOULD FANCY

BUT SHE'S ALL MINE, ALL MINE, ONE OF A KIND

HER BEAUTY SO DIVINE

SINCE MONDAY, i AIN'T THOUGHT OF NOTHING BUT

BEING RIGHT THERE WITH YOU

COME FRIDAY i CAN'T WAIT

YOU'RE MY SPECIAL ONE, MAKE ME COME UNDONE

IT'S SO MUCH FUN

AND i OWE THE TREMENDOUSLY FABULOUS WEEKEND TO SOMEONE EVEN MORE TREMENDOUSLY FABULOUS! i LOVE YOU BABE (EVEN WHEN YOU ARE COMPLETELY NUTS!)

D@N!ELLE