Oh. My. Ga...

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That's right kiddies... Hef got new girlfriends. Not only did he get 2 girls, he got TWINS! 19 year old twins!! WTF?! What is the world coming to??? Such a sad day...

That's what friends are for

For the last few weeks I have been stressed to the max and frustrated beyond belief. So, this goes out to those who have been there to let me vent and cry and just listened to me. I'm so thankful to have people like you in my life. You know that I'd be there for you if you needed me. But, that's what friends are for. Love you guys!

I have no life...

It's official... TV consumes my life! This week marked the beginning of new seasons of Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, 90210, and America's Next Top Model. (The Hills started a week or 2 ago, so don't think I'm leaving it out.) Last night and tonight I sat in one spot for 2 hours watching TV. Me and Hilary were so excited we couldn't wait for our "boyfriend" Tivo to record anything, so we sat through commercials - which means we were super excited! Since then, we have been discussing Nate and his affair with a married woman, Brooke getting beat up, and Peyton and Lucas getting married like we went to school with these people. Not to mention the hundreds of bumper stickers and pieces of flair we send and recieve every hour regarding these shows of people "we know." What is the world coming to?? I can't get anything done! Oh well... I'll find time to do the homework. Monday can't come soon enough!

Definition

Today I was studying for marketing and came across this:

Nonprofit organization: a nongovernmental organization that serves its customers but does not have profit as an organizational goal.

Still, I must say -Puh-leese! Ok, so maybe GSU doesn't have profit as it's goal, but come on! Must tuition be as high as it is and must books cost an arm and a leg??

PS- This marketing textbook that I got this lovely definition from set me back $186... You're welcome Georgia Southern! :)

Not-for-profit organization

Today was the 2nd day of classes and on my agenda was my MKTG 3131 (aka Principles of Marketing). Of course, my professor jumps right in to chapter 1 and we begin class the very first day. And she poses a question: "Is GSU a not-for-profit organization?" If my mind serves me correctly, not-for-profit organizations don't really make a profit, right? So, I answer the question to myself: No. GSU seems to be making a pretty hefty profit. I mean they are racking up almost $2000 a student, not to mention $134 for a parking pass and at least $100 a book. I'm not sure I understand how it's a not-for-profit organization. If you do, feel free to explain.

School sucks!

School has officially begun... And it sucks! I've only been one day, but I can already tell it's only going to get worse. 18 hours... What was I thinking?! More to come...

Is it written in the books?

I recently made a horrible mistake and hurt the person I love. I can't give you a reason for my actions, and I'm still trying to figure out why I did such a terrible thing. But my whole situation makes me wonder - Was this supposed to happen? Was it written in the books somewhere that this was going to happen? You see, I'm a firm believer in God and I know that He has His plan for me. I'm sure that in the last 21 years I've strayed and gotten away from His plan, but I have always seemed to find my way back. So, was it in His plan for me to screw up (not really in the way that I did)? And if it was, what does this mean? That I wasn't supposed to be with the person I was with? Or that maybe I was supposed to be with him and this is just to teach me a lesson on taking people for granted? And if it's the latter, then does that mean he is going to come back? And if he is, when will that be? Don't get me wrong about this - I want him to come back to me and forgive me and hold me and tell me that he loves me, but if that's not in God's plan for me - then what is? My whole point is, are we supposed to mess up big time so we end up with what we are meant to have? Are our mistakes really what make our fate?

"Maybe mistakes are what make our fate... without them what would shape our lives? Maybe if we never veered off course we wouldn't fall in love, have babies, or be who we are."
~Carrie Bradshaw

A glipse into my world...

First of all, I am not, nor will I ever be a writer, so don't please don't expect any spectacular blogs from me. Anyway, I guess I'll make my first blog a little about me and the world around me.

So... My name is Ashlyn, I'm from a small town in Georgia. Most days I love it here, but recently it's been full of small town drama and I just want out. I'm a full time college student and I only have a year left. I'm not sure whether to be happy or sad about this, though. I've enjoyed my college years and I'll hate to see them go, but I guess I'll be excited to have a job and a house and car to call my own.

I'm home for the summer now and will be returning to my lovely college town in time for class on August 18. I'll start the second year of living with my wonderful sister this year. And, let me tell you, it has been an experience. Hilary is 2 years younger than me, so I was off at college away from here for 2 years before she decided to join me in south GA where we moved in together last year. And, I thought I had trouble studying before. Neither one of us can get much studying done because I'm either in her room or she is in mine. Hilary is in my bed every night at 11 on the dot to watch Will and Grace, sometimes even before that. We have ump-teen TV shows to watch during the week, which we have to do together. Thank God for Tivo! If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't get anything done! She comes to my bathroom to use my toilet, knowing good and well she has one just a few steps down the hall. Oh well... I'm not complaining. I wouldn't have it any other way. Would you, Hilary?

I have the sweetest little brother, Jared. Although he isn't that little. My 6 foot, 220 pound brother is my "little" man. I miss him when I'm off at school and look forward to his text messages on Wednesday or Thursday asking if I'll be home for the weekend. He turned 16 not too long ago, and it brought a tear to my eye when he called to tell me he passed his driving test. He is hell on wheels, but aren't all 16 year old boys?

I have 2 wonderful parents. My mama is just like her mama, stubborn and hard to please, and I'm told that I'm going to be just like them one day. God help me! But, I love them anyway. She is a teacher and says she hates every minute of it, but sometimes I think she really kinda likes it because why else would she be there? Mama is funny and fun to talk to. She loves my chihuahua, Ruby, as do I, but she seems a bit too obsessed with her than me. I sometimes agree with Hilary - She needs a hobby. Then there's my daddy. He can't hear, though I think he just has selective hearing. Can't see much either. We pick on him about getting old but he just says "Na... I'm young!" Ok daddy. He takes care of me... Whatever I need, all I have to do is ask. He is my bank and my everything.

So there it is... It's not much, but like I said, I'm no writer. Maybe I'll get better at this. If not, sorry in advance.