Hi, my name is Jaimie and I am addicted to watching reality television shows.

This is what I would probably say if there was a reality tv addiction counseling group. But as far as I know, there is not one, so I will just have to type out my woes here.

I usually do not watch much television during the summer(I would rather be outside), but since I have started working and taking classes this summer, all I want to do when I get home is chilax(a combination of “chill” and “relax” that I picked up from an unknown, and probably very un-hip source). So naturally, I started watching t.v. This has unfortunately led to my addiction to reality t.v. shows. And I am talking about all kinds of reality shows, because yes, in my mind, there are different catagories….They range from competitive to drama.

Recently, I have been watching a lot of the channel Bravo!. I watch all of their shows- Top Chef, The Fashion Show, all the Real Housewives, NYC Prep, and Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List. O yes, I have watched them all. I guess you could call them my guilty pleasures because I definitely feel guilty wasting precious moments of my life watching them, but at the same time, they fascinate me. The problem is determining why they fascinate me.

The teens on NYC Prep

Right now, I have been watching the show NYC Prep. It is kind of like Gossip Girl, except that they follow around the real teenagers that live in the ritzy areas of New York City. What baffles me, though, is why any parent in the world would let their children be followed around by a bunch of cameras during their day. It is crazy. I just do not know how anything good could come out of your children being followed around and interviewed by strangers. Especially during some of their most formative years. They are between the ages of 15 and 18. Crazy. Maybe that is what fascinates me though. Maybe it is the craziness of it all. Is this how low producers have gotten?

Kathy Griffin and her beloved award

Another show, that I actually like, is My Life on the D-List with Kathy Griffin. She is a comedian, so it is really funny. Her whole goal is getting to be known, so that she can be considered an A-list star. To achieve her goal, she will do anything. It is very entertaining, and I recommend watching it to fellow reality t.v. show lovers.

The last show I want to talk about is called The Fashion Show. It is very similar to Project Runway. Up-and-coming designers make clothes and present them on the runway to judges. The judges eliminate a designer until the last one is standing (that means they win!). And guess what!? The finale is tonight! But there are sure to be more seasons because that is what reality t.v. shows thrive on. Seasons and seasons of one show.

The judges of The Fashion Show

So without prolonging this blog any further, I have to go further my addiction by watching the finale of The Fashion Show

Detroit Fireworks from Wayne State

Happy Fourth of July everyone!!! You are probably asking why I am typing this blog when I could be enjoying a good cookout and watching fireworks. Well, my answer to that is work. I had to work all day, and I have to work all day tomorrow. But hey, I am not complaining. The campground is fully booked this weekend, so they needed my help, and I am glad to oblige(is that how you spell it??) because it is so much fun working there! I am a people person and it was great seeing people out there making the most out of their holiday weekend and having tons of fun. The best part of today was when all of the kids(and some adults too!) decorated their bikes in red, white, and blue, and biked all together around the campground. One guy was dressed up like Uncle Sam! It was awesome, and some of the smaller children were so cute with their tricycles It apparently is turning into a tradition there, and it was really cool. Many people also came to visit the lake and have a good time, even though it is pretty cold out today.

This is Uncle Sam in case you did not know

Usually on the fourth of July, I go to my aunt’s house and we have a big family party…I only say big because my mom’s side of the family is very large in number. It is so much fun because my aunt lives right on a lake. They have two jet skis, a speed boat, and a pontoon boat. They also have some kayaks, which are really cool. We swim all day and lay out on the floaty trampoline thing. I have spent all of my summers there since I was a baby, and I have only great memories. We also have great food- ribs, chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans, cheesy potatoes, fruit salad, cole slaw, vegetables, chips and salsa, and endless desserts…all in all, lots and lots of food. After our dinner, we usually go tubing with two tubes….we try to kick each other off. It is a lot of fun!! At night, we have a bonfire and make smores and watch the fireworks go off all around the lake. It is really cool

Even though I am not celebrating the fourth of July like I normally do, I am not sad because I have seen my fair share of fireworks this last week and a half. It all started with the Detroit fireworks last Wednesday. I have to say, it was a perfect fireworks day that day. It was soooo hot outside, and it actually felt like summer, unlike today. A couple of friends and I went to the top of Parking Structure 2 at Wayne State and watched them from there. It was awesome. There was a DJ and lots of people having fun. Even though we were not too close to them, we still got a good view of the fireworks, and we got to hear the music they were going off to. We went at the last minute, but at least we got to see them! And we did not have to wait in the huge lines of cars trying to get out of the city. I also have to say that the people who were staking out spots for the fireworks at Belle Isle at nine in the morning that day are nuts haha…But anyway, the fireworks from the Parking Structure were cool because we had a neat perspective. The fireworks went off right over the buildings in downtown Detroit, and it was really pretty.

I also saw some fireworks last night. I went to this event at a local church called Freedom Fest, and it was totally awesome. I had never heard of this before, and it is only located a couple of miles from my house. My friends asked me if I would like to go, and I decided I would go to check it out. It was HUGE for my small town. About 3,000 people came, 1,000 more than last year. They expect it will get bigger every year. There were live bands (and they played really good music), free food (like hotdogs, popcorn, icecream, etc.), kiddie entertainment(like face-painting, moonbouncing, etc.), and fireworks. I knew a lot of people, and that made it even more fun!! When I went there, I was not expecting that great of fireworks from such a small church, but they were actually GREAT! There were really awesome, big, explosive fireworks. And they went on for a good forty minutes. I felt like a little kid again- the finale went on so long that my friends and I were laughing so hard we had tears in our eyes and we couldn’t breathe. It was amazingly long- and then they went off AGAIN, and we almost DIED from laughter. We even ooohhh-ed and ahhhhhhhh-ed like we had never seen fireworks before. It was a great time, and I will probably never forget it.

Finale.

But enough about my fourth of July experiences. Because even though fireworks and cookouts are a tradition for this day, I think that everyone should remember the real reason why we celebrate the fourth of July, or Independence Day. It was on this day, however many years ago, that our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence that basically said we are not taking any more bull- we are now an independent country, and we will fight for that right. And it is amazing that they had the audacity to say that, even though they knew that they were going up against the most powerful army of that time. I am so lucky to live in this country where I have the right to be anything I want to be. It is just not me either, everyone in this country has the right to be whatever they want to be, and the possibilities are endless. I will leave everyone on that note. I hope everyone is having a great day- Happy Independence Day everyone!!!!

This summer, I am only at school for three days a week. This made it really hard for me to find a job at home that would be flexible enough to let me work only certain days. Psh…in this economy and in this state, I was pretty sure I would not be able to find a job that was like that, especially since there are hardly any places to even apply for a job in my small town area. As I was searching around, I mentioned my dilemma to one of my good friends. She automatically said that her boss had asked her that day if she knew anyone that could work just on the weekends. It was PERFECT!!! I was sooooo excited!! Was that too good to be true or what?? I told her I was interested, and she got really excited too because we would be able to work together. O…and I forgot to mention that it was at a campground close to my house!! SWEET!! So she set me up with her boss and I was autimatically in, as soon as I filled out some papers.

The campground itself is very beautiful. (It is called Totem Pole Campground if you want to check it out ) When I first pulled in, I was very impressed. All of the years I had lived right around the corner from this place, but I had never seen nor heard too much about it. It is incredible to me. But anyway, when I came down the drive, there were huge trees on either side. It was beautiful. It makes a very good first impression

I work there only on the weekends- when it is usually busy. The first day of work, I worked on Memorial Day weekend. It was really busy!!! and partially frustrating…it is hard to learn what to do that fast!!! Luckily, my friend Mallory was my trainer, and she taught me well. And she was allowed to hang out with me all day, which was pretty cool. There were lots of cars coming through. Basically, I learned that my job is to be the “gatekeeper” even though there is technically no gate….When a car comes in, I ask what they are doing, and if they are there to visit, they give me money, and if they are there to just check out the place for a possible camping trip, I give them a brochure. There is more to it to that, but that is the really really quick way of putting it.

Our Beach Area- Lots of Fun!!!

Usually, the people who come to camp at Totem Pole live less than an hour away, but sometimes we get people from out-of-state- as far away as Texas. It is pretty cool. A lot of visitors that just want to use the facilities for the day come from the surrounding towns ten miles or less away. There is a lot to do there….we have a “lake” that anyone can swim in(I put it in parenthesis because it is really just an oversized pond), horseshoes, beach volleyball, basketball, a playground, catch and release fishing, and shuffleboard. It really does have a fun atmosphere. We also have these really cool bikes the kids can rent for a fee. They kind of look like mini go-carts, except they have to pedal them. The kids really have fun on them. There is also this bike that is called the “Family Cart”. It is really big. Two people pedal and steer in the front, and very small children (50 lbs or less) sit in the back and ride. A lot of campers like to rent that one. I have to give the children the rules, but they usually follow them… Except yesterday when they were being very disrespectful with the bikes. They were flipping them over and crashing them into each other. That was bad.

The hardest part of my job right now is not knowing certain tidbits(isn’t that a funny word???) of information. People will ask me questions like “What are the rates for two nights of camping with a 5er trailer and what if they bring ten kids, is that extra???” I really do not know what that means, but I got that question today. 5er trailer? What is THAT? 10 kids? Are you kidding me?? Why on earth would you want to bring ten kids to a campground? That would NOT be a vacaton…I am pretty sure it would be closer to a nightmare…but anyway..that is the type of questions I get, and I guess you can see where that could be kind of frustrating. But if I do not know the answer, I just go inside the Office Store and ask my boss. She is used to wierd questions like that. But seriously, we had a couple camp there this weekend that had ten children of their own, but only brought eight. I give them props.

Everyone loves the train in our playground

Besides not knowing the answers to people’s questions, another hard part for me, personally, is not being able to say no to rule-breakers. It is probably good that I am finding this out right now, before it is too late. I love to make people happy, so that is what makes it hard for me to say “no” to their antics. But I am getting over my problem. Today, these girls came into the store with barefeet. One of the rules for the store is that you cannot come in with barefeet. It is a safety hazard, and can potentially be a legal problem for us if they hurt themselves by slipping on the tile floor. I told them they could not come in!! Yay me!! But then they got really snotty and said some nasty things, but other than that, I was very proud of myself!! Yay!!! haha…yes, I was that excited.

But, yes, this is my summer-weekend job, and it is a lot of fun dealing with all the people, except the snotty ones of course. I hope to have a great rest of summer there in that very fun atmosphere Wish me luck!!!

Ohhhhhhh yeah!!!!!

So as I sit here watching the Redwing’s game and hoping for another win and another Stanley Cup, I will talk to you about a restaurant that is very near and dear to the boys’ hearts on the cross country team. I also find a special connection with this restaurant. I went on my first lunch date with my bf there. Sure, right now you are thinking, “Why is she talking about a national chain sub shop? We see those everywhere.” And “What a wierdo, her boyfriend took her there on their first date, and she liked it.” But I am telling you, this Blimpie, the Blimpie right off Cass Avenue about one/two blocks from campus, is the best Blimpie EVER!!! It is like the EXTREME Blimpie!!!

haha….sure, the name is not too attractive- “Blimpie” sounds like that if you eat there, you will balloon up and out like a “blimp” from the food, but it actually is really healthy, especially compared to other fast foods you might find in the student center- ‘ahem’ Taco Bell Express, KFC Express, and the everknown culprit Micky D’s. Blimpie actually did get its name by the “blimp” shape of their subs…not by what their food will do to you. I walk by Blimpie everyday on my way back from class, and it is oh so enticing to walk in and get one of their subs or wraps. It is basically really addicting.

So where exactly is this spectacular Blimpie Located? The answer to this question is 108 W. Hancock Street Detroit, MI. You can call their location at (313)831-0711. It is right off Cass Avenue. You can see it from Cass at least. To give you more of a clue of where to go, it is just South of campus. I hope you can find it. If you cannot, you are out of luck….just kidding. Just googlemap it

Is this place clean? Yes, I would say that this place is really clean. I get really grossed out by any kind of food that is spilled on my table at a restaurant- even if it is salt. I just cannot sit there and thoroughly enjoy my food if I have any suspicion that the place is in the least bit dirty. I guess you could say I am OCD about germs. I am a germ freak….I definitely get that from my dad. He keeps a bottle of purell(hand sanitizer) in the car, and everytime we get in the car he squeezes some into our hands. I don’t mind it, though. I like to feel clean But the point is, everytime I go into Blimpie and sit down, it is very very clean….I have never seen a table that has been dirty.

Is the service good? Yes, it definitely is. Like I said before, the restaurant is very clean- those tables do not clean themselves you know…so the people who work there care about the establishment. When you order, the “sub-makers” (I guess that is what you can call them) know exactly what to do. You tell them what you want, and they make it really fast. The service has never been slow there. The owner’s name is Nick, and he is very very friendly. He always has a smile for you, and asks how you are doing…My bf goes there so much(like every week, more than once), that he and Nick are friends…

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

What about the food….that is why I am reading this blog??? Welllll…..the food is amazing!! If you are a sub savant, this is a great place to go!! I especially like their wraps- they are my favorite. As I said before, the subs are in the shape of a blimp, hence the name “Blimpie”. And they are huge!!! And they are a great price for a lunch or a fast dinner- they are especially good for us broke college students One wrap fills me up..and for a “tiny” girl, I have a BIG appetite(or so I am told). The ingrediants always taste and look fresh- which is very important to a quality sub taste. They serve subs, wraps, paninis, and although I have never ordered a salad from there, apparently they have a variety of salads too. Along with chips, brownies, cookies, pickles, candy, etc. etc.

What is MY favorite? I like the Chicken Ceasar on the spinach wrap. I take everything on it except jalepenos and the onions. I also put ceasar dressing on it and chipotle sauce on it…make sure you get it grilled if you wanna check it out: it makes a big difference. My boyfriend actually told me to get this one….I absolutely LOVE it!! mmmmmmmm….My boyfriend’s favorite is the buffalo chicken sub..get this grilled as well And do not be shy when telling them what you want. You can have as many dressings on it as you want. Once, I saw someone get thousand island, italian, hot sauce, ceasar, and chipotle on one sub. I do not know if that turned out good, but hey, if that is what you like, you can get it….

Extras? They have a huge flatscreen you can watch while you are eating!! I have never been to a “fast food” place that has had a flat screen t.v. (if you know of another one in the Detroit area, please inform me) I know this is going a little overboard, but I find it amazing!! Also, this Blimpie is decked out in Wayne State decour…gotta love that!!!

So an overall rating should be placed for Blimpie compared to other sub shops. This is an average from 1-10 (with one being worst and ten being best):

Closeness to campus: 10
Overall Cleanliness: 8.5
Overall Service: 10
Tastiness of food: 9.5
Freshness of ingrediants: 8
Decour/Looks from outside: 5.5
Variety of food: 5

Overall Restaurant Review (drumroll puh-lease…………..)

8.5!!!!!

This is the first of (hopefully) many restaurants that I have gone to and will review in the Detroit area. Any suggestions or comments are very much appreciated

Yes I do…..

Recent Info: A zoning grant is placed on this restaurant that states it must be a sitdown restaurant with waiters….keep Blimpie in business by going into the restauraunt and petitioning for it to be classified as a fast food place. Thanks to all supporters

HOCKEY!!!

So now that the Redwings are up 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Finals, I thought it might be good to do a blog on why hockey is the best professional sport EVER to watch. I find it more entertaining than any other sport. That is why I am going to take a few paragraphs to talk about why other sports are less entertaining than hockey:

Baseball is probably the most boring sport to watch. If you go to a pro baseball game it is not so bad, but if you are watching from home, you will fall asleep. At least I do anyway. Sure, you will get excited for about one minute when someone gets a homerun, but after that, you might as well knock out for another thirty or forty minutes until the inning changes. My grandpa absolutely LOVES baseball, but then again, when he has the game on he is sleeping…I guess that says it all right there. Plus, with all the steroid abuse going on in this sport, you have to wonder if the players are honestly talented, or if they are just talented at taking the right combination of muscle enhancing steroids.

Professional basketball is not as boring as baseball…it is just really annoying. In my opinion, pro basketball players are way too overdramatic. Everytime someone touches them, they are on the ground for ten minutes crying. If they act like that, then why do they have all of those tough-looking tatoos and haughty attitudes?? They should have a baby bottle in their hands, not a basketball. Their egos are wayyyyy out of line. I also think that the referees are unfair in basketball. I guess you could say that about any sport, but I think the officials are the worst in basketball. This is probably because the refs have more chances to call fouls. But I guess if a player is acting like he is dying on the court, they probably feel obligated to call a foul even if it clearly was not.

Football is pretty entertaining, but not as much as hockey. And professional football is not entertaining at all. I guess I just don’t understand why people like watching a bunch of big boys try to crush one another. It kind of reminds me of the gladiator days when people would go to the coliseum to watch other people get killed. Today, people go to the football stadium to watch other people hurt each other. I guess people cannot help but like it, though. The game probably makes some of their primal instincts come out. I must say, though, that college football is pretty cool. The atmosphere is really fun. Between the bands, tailgates, and college students….it is an awesome time. Pro football games do not have all of that, so I think that that contributes to why it is more boring.

oooooooooo yeah…

So now that I have bashed all of the other major professional sports, I will talk about how much I like watching professional hockey Maybe some cities are not as into hockey as Detroit is, but that is probably why Detroit is called Hockeytown. We love our hockey…not only are we in the Stanley Cup Finals right now, but we have won eleven Stanley Cups in the past.

Very talented players

I think hockey is the best sport to watch because it is fun during the regular season, as well as the playoffs. It is a very intense sport that is exciting no matter what part you start watching at. When I am watching a game, I am amazed at how much talent the players have. They have to skate backwards, forwards, and to the side…all while carrying a stick and trying to control the puck. No steroid can help you do that. And what amazes me more is that they do not ever fall down unless pushed or shoved to the ice. I have only skated a couple of times, and I could not get the hang of it. I would fall down even if no one was on the ice haha.

Penguins vs. Redwings

Hockey is also exciting because the game can change very quickly if you let off for even ten seconds. It does not matter if one team looks like they are in control because they have had the puck on the opposing team’s side for a while, and have shot the puck twenty times. That can change real fast when the other team gets the puck, shoots one time, and scores. It happens very quickly. And when one team gets ahead, things can turn very brutal. Certain players will start to play very dirty. Sticks get shoved into faces, players try to trip one another, and then they will start mouthing off to each other and get into fights. Hockey fights can get pretty interesting. As an example: Last night, during game 5 at The Joe, Datsyuk, who had just come back from a foot injury, got whacked really hard on that same foot by Talbot(a Penguins player) I just have to say that that move was a little too dirty, and that Talbot probably only did that because he was losing. But O well.. Too BAD so SAD penguins…you lost FAIR and SQUARE. WOAH!! Lots of rhyming skillz happening right hur…;) But anyway, that play really was intentional and downright low of Talbot.

The fans also make this sport very interesting. They really get into it. They are all decked out in fan gear and some even paint their faces. I remember when I was really little, my parents went to a Redwings game and painted their faces. I thought it was cool at the time, but now that I think about it, I probably should have been embarassed And as stated above, the fans also egg on fights.

GO REDWINGS!!!

Sooooo….if you are not a hockey fan yet, I really think you should be. It is an awesome sport that you cannot help but watch. In fact, you have at least one more chance to watch a Wings game before the playoffs end. The next game is June 9th at 8:00PM on NBC.

GO REDWINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a new love in my life…and no, it is not a boy or a new baby….actually, it is kind of like a baby…it is little kitten!!!

My new Love <3

To me, this should not be as exciting as I think it is…this is because there are kittens everywhere you go around my house. And I must stress that they are FREE!!! In fact, people actually WANT to get rid of them because they can multiply like rabbits if you do not get them fixed.

So anyway, when I was at home this weekend, I went over to my friend’s house to hang out and watch the Redwings’s game(woo woo Stanley Cup Playoffs!!!). I rarely get to see my friends, so it was a rare treat to go hang out and have a cookout with them. During the intermission of the game, my friend mentioned that he had some kittens. My boyfriend and I had to go look. When we saw them they were sooooo cute!!!! There were a lot of them!! And they were all different colors…there were gray ones, black ones, white ones, black and white ones, and one little peachy colored one. I wanted one so bad, but I knew my dad would object to having another animal around the house. So, pretty sad and dejected, I went back to the barn to watch the rest of the game with my friends. My friend was pretty sad too because he wanted to get rid of them….

The next day, I told my family about the kittens. I started joking around with my dad and saying that “I really really want one, can I pleeeaaaaaase have one?? Please??” Yes, I probably sounded like a two-year old. To my complete surprise, he said that I could go get one!!! YAY!!!!!!! I was soooooo happy!!!! And so was my friend when I called to tell him I could get one!! So we drove over there. When we got there, I think the kittens had gotten larger in number over night because there were wayyyyy more kittens there than the previous night. Some were really really tiny too. Too tiny to bring home. They had not even opened their eyes yet!! TOO cute!! There were so many that I had my boyfriend pick one out…..he loves cats. He had a vey hard time trying to decide…it was between a black and white one and a peachy colored one. He was having such a hard time deciding that my friend told us he had to go soon….so we had better pick one out fast. In the end, though, we decided to pick the peachy one. He was very friendly. The only thing that made us think twice about getting him was that he was sick. He had a cold and I think he had a stye in his eye.

Stanley sleeping on his first day at my house….

On the ride home, the kitten was very scared. He had left his family for the first time, so I think he was a little freaked out. It was also his first car ride. When we got back to my house, my littlest brother mauled him….he loves any kind of animal. We left the kitten alone for a while, but when we had some free-time, we got him out of the cage to play. We had to decide on a name for him!! I think it was my mom who said we should name him Stanley because the Redwings are playing in the Stanley Cup Finals!!! It was perfect!! I love hockey and the Redwings, so I absolutely loved it!! My boyfriend started calling him “Lord Stanley” because the cup was named after a Lord named Stanley I guess…haha…

The only problem with Stanley was that he did not want to play at all. All he wanted to do was sleep. We thought something was wrong with him, especially after he had been sleeping for six hours straight. I had him on my lap, and my dog came in the room, and Gizmo smelled something, but he could not find it. He sniffed to my lap and started licking Stanley on the ear. Stanley opened his eyes, looked at Gizmo, and turned the other way to sleep. Gizmo started going crazy, but Stanley did not even notice. That definitely made us wonder if he was okay. His cold and his eye started to worry me. My mom said to put a teabag on his eye…it works for humans..why not a kitten?? So I did that day..it was not very hard to get him to sit still seeing as he did not move much..and the next day, his eye was back to its normal size!!! I was soooo happy!!

Stanley and his mouse!!

Now, he is a happy and healthy kitten. He is also very smart- he is already potty trained!!!! I love him to death, and he is very very spoiled!!! I am still in school, so I do not get to see him until the last half of the week, but I love him all the same and cannot wait to see him when I go home!! It will be sad in the fall when I really will not get to see him So if you want a kitten, just give me a call They are free and sooo cute!!!

He loves small and tight places!!

Me and my sister at the Pussy Cat Dolls’ Concert in Dtown. None of their music describes us, but this is the only picture I have of us at a concert

Last Thursday, my sister had an assignment for her English class where she had to pick five songs that described herself the best. She took a lot of time on it, which is unusual for her because she usually just likes to get things done, and she really seemed to enjoy it. She loves music, and so do I, so I decided to use her assignment as a blog post. So here are my five songs and why I chose them:

1.) Running by No Doubt: This one is the most obvious of the songs I have chosen. The first lyrics in the song say, “Run. Running all the time.” I know that No Doubt probably did not mean literally running, but I took it that way. I run a lot, and it is tiring but satisfying. On some days, all I do is train for cross country. But I still do not mind it. I have been all over Michigan’s trails and roads because of vacations and camps. In fact, I have run in the upper peninsula(in the east and west), and the lower peninsula(in the east, west, and everywhere in between. The upper peninsula was where our cross country camp was this year, and also where I broke my wrist this year. It is also where my great grandparents live…we go to visit them almost every summer. I have run for a long time, and it will always be a part of me even if I stop when I get older. That is why I have chosen No Doubt’s song as one of my five songs that describe me best.

Running video: No Doubt is soooo awesome!!!!!! This is the live acoustic version…the real music video would not work for some reason….
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zwTEDFaf…

2.) You’ve Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story: I absolutely love Disney, so I had to pick one of their songs. Toy Story is a classic movie from Disney, and one of my favorites. One of the movie’s most famous songs probably describes me best. I have a lot of great friends who are the nicest people I have ever met, and probably will ever meet. Their friendship means so much to me. Whether I have had a good day or a bad day, they always cheer me up. Separation because of college has made it more of a challege to keep in touch, but they are always in my thoughts, and when we come home, we always get together and have a lot of fun. We have had a lot of great times, but we have also had a lot of tough times. I know it is cliche, but we have really been with each other through the thick and the thin. When times are not so great though, we help each other and get through it. I am very blessed by their presence in my life, and I thank God for every one of them each day.

You’ve Got a Friend in Me video: From the beginning of Toy Story
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB2gPZRsz…

3.) Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cindy Lauper: This song probably describes a lot of girls, but I think it is so true!! All girls really want is to have fun!!! For example, my little brother(who is only one year younger than me) gets to go anywhere he wants to…no one gives him a curfew. My sister, however, typically has to be back home between ten and eleven on weekends. She just wants to hang out with her friends, but my parents stick to their curfew. She always complains that my bro gets to stay out with his friends. She just wants to have fun!!! Anyway, this song describes me because I love to just have fun. I love to make everywhere I go a fun time…whether it is going to a park on a sunny day, watching a scary movie at night with some friends, playing a board game with my littlest brother on a rainy day, or even going to class!! I just wanna have fun!!! I know, this song is a pretty corny song to describe myself, but it is all good.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun video: May be too girly for you boys…
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTtelwOgs…

4.) Beautiful Day by U2: I have absolutely loved this song ever since I was in middle school!!! And I love the lyrics!!! I think this song describes me because I think that every day is a beautiful day. When I hear this song when I am having a boring or bad day, it makes me realize that I have a great life, and every day is awesome. This song keeps me very positive. This time of year especially makes me remember this song. I love spring, and I think it is the most beautiful season in Michigan. During the first few weeks in May, trees start budding and flowers start to bloom. Everything is very fresh and new. I think that Wayne State’s campus looks especially nice during this time. When you walk around campus, take time to enjoy the nice weather and scenery.

Beautiful Day video: Gotta love the planes at the end…what is with the terminal though??
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6FwEJwwY…

5.) Don’t Stop Believing by Journey: I love this song, and I am pretty sure all of Detroit loves it too!! I have heard it being played at some of the professional sporting events in Detroit(at least once a game for the Redwings) It is a great feel-good song that has awesome lyrics. This song describes me because I have never stopped believing in myself. I think that not believing you can do something is the worst thing you can do to yourself. I have always believed that I can achieve what ever I want if I work hard at it. By believing in myself, I have gotten to where I am today. Even when I have had setbacks, I always forge through them. And I will never stop believing….my next goal is to graduate from college with a degree in biology and to also go to medical school. I know it will be hard, but I believe that I can accomplish this goal if I set my heart on it.

Don’t Stop Believing video: Don’t let the tight pants and leapord print shirts scare you
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1zsUIos…

So those five songs are the songs that describe my personality and my life. I can think of more songs that describe me, but I think that it will get a little boring to read. The five songs I have listed are in no particular order, in fact, I think that all of them describe me equally. What are your five songs???

CONGRATS REDWINGS!!!!!!!! WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPS!!!!!