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| Ali --
You were so creative. I could swear it was only
yesterday that I was admiring your fork
bracelet. And your cool t-shirt with the eyeball in the
middle. You really didn't care what other people thought of
you. But because of that, everyone thought you were awesome.
I probably asked you for Advil too often. I'm sorry about
that. I probably owe you 8 or 9 boxes worth of different colored
pills.
Our friendship wasn't always perfect, but you were there for me when
the times were tough. In fact, yours was the first number I
called whenever I needed the proverbial shoulder to cry on. You
were such a good listener. You knew just what to say, and you
offered the perfect advice. You listened so damn well.
I guess if we find anything positive in our loss, it's that we can
proceed through the rest of our lives with you as an example of how to
live fully. And, in a way, we'll never have to say
goodbye. You'll accompany each of us along every step of the
journey we call life. You've always been by my side, through
English classes and musicals and endless nights at BN, and you always
will be.
6.25.87-5.10.02
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| (stolen from Alisha)
The Charles Schultz Philosophy
The following is the philosophy of
Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't
have to actually answer the questions. Just read straight through, and
you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember
the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They
are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish.
Acheivements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with
their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who
make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most
credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that
care.
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w00t! Calc was unpleasant, but I'm done with APs and essentially done with schoolwork!!  Let senior festivities begin! =)
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| I was looking around (not cleaning, though) my room this morning, and I
found a Santa hat, fuzzy pink bunny ears, a pair of glasses, bubble
bath stuff, cd's, 1 silver stiletto, lots of Terry Pratchett books, my
entire wardrobe scattered about, Mardi Gras beads, a "Have a Day"
poster, a stethescope, 2 stuffed monkeys, a stuffed Sebastian, an Oz
book, and a picture of me at 6 years old getting on the school bus,
among other things.
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| Just got back from my (4th) Bloodborne Pathogens class with my favorite
first aiders, Levant and Paula and Steve Wolkovitz... I also took Right
to Know (for the 3rd time) and No Way Out this week. No Way Out
was a cool self-defense course that was about half "theory" and half
practical. I learned how to kia and do a knee
kick. Then I learned how to get out of a death grip on my arm and
a choke hold.  Very exciting stuff. The kia is especially
fun.
Last Thursday, we threw a surprise party for Madame's 54th -- ahem 25th -- birthday! Fred organized it
all, mostly as a ploy to get out of French homework. I brought
cookies that nobody ate (What else is new? lol), Steph brought the
strawberries, Wu brought the snickerdoodles, Fred came with pinata and
tiara, and Jenna brought a cake with a hot guy... figurine 
on top. Madame was shocked and naturally forgot about work.
We basically feasted the whole period (at 7:30 in the morning, mind
you), and, by the end of the day, word had spread that we were the
coolest, most thoughtful class. ...That's what breakfast in the
Commons is all about!
Then, this weekend, after many fun hours at Swingtime, I went down to
Bethesda, MA, with my family for my newborn cousin's naming
ceremony. Her name is Molly Julia Chud, and she's adorable.  Anyway, so the road trip was going great until we got some Beltway action. 
We sat (the car was actually in park) in traffic from midnight to
1:30am while some bridge randomly decided to go under
construction.
Let me know if you want to learn more about my Musings on the Sock Monster. Trust me, it's a classic. 
I'm so excited for A Day On College Hill! I'll be taking an
Amtrak train, #174 (the one on which Brown reserved 3 cars). I
really hope I have a good time.  Actually, I would rather just
forget all this senior/prefrosh stuff and start college right now!
Oh, and please remember to vote YES tomorrow!! If you're going to
be a student in the Holmdel schools next year, remind your parents that
a passed budget is a very good thing. If you're graduating, think
of the younger kids, and vote for the budget to help them enjoy
brighter days in Holmdel. But no matter what, get out to the
booths and exercise your right to vote!!
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| I think an update is in order. Yup. Sorry for being so xanga-lethargic.
-- Congrats to everyone on your amazing college acceptances! I'm so happy for you guys.
-- The One Acts are underway, and, judging by the shows and the cast, I
bet it's going to be really good. But always beware of those who
ask, "Are you virgo intacta?"
-- I got my first package in the mail from Brown, and -- Ugghhh! -- I have to write an essay!
I thought I was done with all these essays about myself. But
anyway, I'm supposed to talk about my academic goals, my special
interests, and stuff about me. Any ideas?
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