i'm american, honey

paininmyass @ 2009-11-09T20:08:00

2009-11-10T01:09:04Z

I'm wondering. . what are other people afraid of?

Give Kids the World- Fundraiser

2009-10-02T01:15:33Z

GKTW is one of central Florida's best kept secrets. The 70-acre Village partners with wish granting foundations to offer children with life-threatening illnesses, (and their families), an all-expenses paid week in Orlando with visits to the area's theme parks.

GKTW currently has 138 villas and has hosted over 90,000 wish children. Please consider sponsoring me in their annual 5K. I have reached my goal once, but raised it because an organization as inspirational as GKTW can never have enough funding.

I know that times are tough. . but if every person would consider donating just $1.00, it would help to make a world of a difference!!

My website is www.firstgiving.com/jessicavogel

If you live in the area or will be in the area November 7th, please consider joining me for the run!!

Dear Livejournal

2009-07-23T03:03:03Z

It's been a long time. I am considering twitter. . and somehow that made me think of visiting you. .

Many other people seem to have stopped updating as well. I read about some interesting diy craft projects and see that Marc is still 'keeping it real' on this beast, although his photos don't work (test to see if you will see this post. . or if you're friend's page is still impossible to keep up with like the good ol' LJ days!).

Life is flipping fantastic! I recently turned 24 and compiled a list of things to accomplish this year. (ie. run my first 1/2 marathon, learn more about gardening, start a screen printing semi-business, begin writing a book with intentions to actually have it published one day, send my genius invention (ahem pantyhose currently suck) idea to Ellen and Oprah, register on the national bone marrow donor registry, other things I don't feel like listing anymore, etc. =)

I haven't seen H.P. yet and that needs to be fixed. Otherwise, the bday was so wonderful!! Cousins visited from Maryland, I have recently learned to wake board (first try. . whhhhatt? yes. mad leg muscle bamboozie.) and have been spending time at the beach, I will be in Iowa soon, my dreamboat and his fam are incredible, I am excelling at work (training and gaining responsibility to the flipping MAX that I can't even describe for the past couple of months and should soon reap rewards of a kickbutt raise come August- thanks for taking that step back to take two ahead Jvo), new books, hobbies, and again . . etc.

Oh btw, the 4th was tremendous as well.

Let's see if I remember how to post pics now. . and p.s. I am currently 18.8 "real age" (find your real age at realage.com) but could even lower that with owning a pup. . and I know I want a pup. . but the $500 pet fee is not down with me. Nor, am I, with it. But, (!!) once I own a home. . I can't wait to rescue a pup!!

*apparently I can't do my pics yet. . soon!!
<3

paininmyass @ 2008-01-13T14:49:00

2008-01-13T19:54:55Z

I think we're forming a team this year so let me know if you'd like to participate!

Dear Jessica;

Online registration for the second annual Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure® is now open!

U Click, U Register, and U can make the difference of a lifetime!

On March 15, 2008, we will come together and Race to end breast cancer forever. With your support, we will work for equal access to breast cancer screening and treatment, regardless of race or income. We will organize events that raise awareness and spread information to help keep women (and men) healthy. We will keep the promise of breast cancer research moving forward. We will make a difference in the lives of women and men in our community.

Won’t you join us?

Saturday, March 15, 2008
Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure®
Coconut Point Mall, Estero

Click here to Register Now

New this year: All participants registered online before February 29th will receive their Race packet by mail at no extra charge.

Thank you!

Amy Mendello and
Mariann MacDonald
2008 Race Co-Chairs

A little frightening. .

2007-06-06T22:29:57Z

I just heard on NBC news that a women in Labelle has been discovered with Tuberculosis and is in quarantine. I didn't hear them answer the million dollar question on air: Is it active or latent tuberculosis?

Active tuberculosis can be spread when the infected person coughs or sneezes. TB is then spread through the air.

It's a simple process to determine if someone is infected with TB. If the TB is latent it may be treated so that it does not turn into active TB.

I called the newsroom studio and "we heard it was active".

Holy flipping buckets. I wonder how many of us will begin to wear masks?

paininmyass @ 2007-05-18T01:23:00

2007-05-18T04:33:22Z

It's a smile! It's a kiss! It's a sip of wine! It's the summertime!!!

Heck yeah. My mom and I will win.

Now!! Interesting facts for your knowledge:

Back in the day medicine was based pretty much entirely on what Hippocrates, Aristotle, and Galen (Greeks) thought. Following are some very neat ideas they had in reference to explaining our anatomy.

1. The brain- thought to act as a gland that made phlegm, discharged via the nose.

2. Ears- thought to contain human will and also to be involved in respiration.

3. Heart- blood was believed to pass from one side to the other through tiny holes in a central dividing wall. (don't we wish things were so simple?)

4. Teeth- it was believed that women had less than men.

5. Lungs- blood was thought to be pumped to the lungs where it evaporated and was BREATHED OUT in exhaled air!! (holy cow, probably the most fascinating to me)

6. Arteries- believed to be full of air. Probably because when you open a corpses arteries they appear to be empty.

7. Embryo (also very amusing)- believed to arise from the mixing of seminal fluid and menstrual blood.

8. Bile- if your bile was yellow, you were "quick-tempered" and if your bile was black, you were "naturally sad".

Well I hope you learned something. I should retire to bed early seeing as I finally have a day off of work tomorrow and my body would love the rest!! However, this is precisely the reason I am still awake!! Woot!

Peace homeslices.

In other news. . .

2007-04-18T01:51:13Z

Happy Birthday to the best brother ever!!!!

Love you and miss you Douglas! You become more and more of our hero every day!!

"Forget any and all college affiliations today. For today, we are all Hokies."

2007-04-18T01:47:13Z

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

not gonna lie

2007-04-01T03:43:59Z

i still love:
Keith Sweat-twisted & nice and slow
Blackstreet-no diggity
Blacklacious-alphabet aerobics
Red Hot Chilli Peppers-under the bridge
and. . . whoever the flip sang let my clear my throat.

I love nostalgia.

I love seeing Ozma at my school. For free. Even it was only 4 songs. Because we convinced them they had better "play something because they have real fans here".

Oh life, how much I love you.

And how much I try (so hard) not to take you for granted because I know I have so many lovely things that many others do not experience. I'm sure that I miss out on many things every day as well. But ya know what, I don't really give a flip. I've been dealt a beautiful hand of non-matching cards and I have a winning hand that no casino could ever even begin to negotiate.

<3<3
lovin life and checking in

byeee!

silly advisors

2007-03-29T22:25:19Z

I am so frustrated. For some reason lately I've been thinking of changing my major from Finance to Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. (That's a long word.) Not being able to decide which path to take but knowing that I needed to register for fall classes, I went ahead and made up a hypothetical schedule so that I could meet with my adviser. After waiting for an hour I was very excited to hear them call my name. Now I know that I would have been better running off in the other direction instead of frolicking into the office. Well not really because I've never been one to believe ignorance is bliss, but my current mood wouldn't look so slanted.

Before going to wait for my adviser I had QMB3200. I sit between these two adorable and smart Spanish girls that are also finance majors. I was talking to them about schedules and how I was feeling about switching majors and whatnot. In the end I decided I would stick it out with Finance. I would take 4 classes next Fall, 4 classes next Spring, and my 2 real estate elective courses this summer.

Okay. First bad news from my adviser: Apparently FGCU has lost the set of UCF transcripts that proved I earned my AA degree BEFORE transferring. This is the difference between 5 extra classes and 40 extra community service hours. I am positive that FGCU had my correct transcipts because I remember the summer of 05. I remember that when I first tried to register at FGCU, during my orientation, my advisor mentioned "too bad you didn't get your AA first". I remember contacting UCF, them telling me they could luckily just change my catalogue year in the computer, and then I would have my AA. I remember driving back up to Orlando and going to UCF to pay for these transcripts. Then I remember bringing the transcripts back to FGCU and sitting in the office until it was all taken care of. Now, what happened? I sat in the admissions office at FGCU today to no avail. I put calls/emails in to UCF and am praying to God that my catalogue year was in fact changed, that for another measily $5.00 I will be able to reorder the transcripts showing that I earned my AA, and that FGCU will keep them in a safe place this time.

The second bad news from my advisor: FGCU does not offer any one of the single classes I need to take to graduate, during the summer. Then my advisor goes on to tell me that he recommends students only take 3 of the courses I have left at a time. He recommends that I take two years to complete the coursework. And that if I am not "dreaming in decimals" and extremely passionate about corporate finance, there is no way I will pass with this degree. He also made me aware that "our faculty is not afraid to give bad grades" so I better be prepared to "bring it".

I am frustrated to bits. I don't know if I need a beer or a good long run. Too bad they don't mix so well =) Maybe a good long bikeride and a big fat grease burger. Still not mixing well. Well none of this bullshit is mixing well with me. So maybe this is what today calls for.

At the rate I'm going, I would graduate quicker if I were to go back to UCF. Heck, maybe I should see if they offer all the classes online. I only need 10 more classes to graduate there.

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Oh flip I just made a smile on accident up there. How cute.

Bye.

Rumor Has It

2007-03-17T02:14:27Z

Apparently Britney Spears and Rachel's (my roommate) cousin are in love.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17521716/

Hahaha, oh my golly the media is ridiculous!!

Donation for Race for the Cure!

2007-03-11T13:35:33Z

http://www.komenswflraceforthecure.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=181178&supId=167699221

I am so close to my goal! If anyone can help with even a dollar it would be very much appreciated!! This link should take you directly to my page. The race is this Saturday and it will be my first time participating in the event. I can't wait to see my Mom do the survivor lap!! WOohoo!

If anyone else would like to race you can also follow that link to find information. Race, volunteer, walk, whatev. Live, love, support!!

The newly-engaged!!

2007-03-10T18:52:39Z

Congratulations!! I love you both so much!! Nikki, welcome to the family!!! You done good Dougle!
<3<3<3

Oops!!

2007-02-24T23:57:32Z

"It was still unclear how salmonella, which commonly originates from the feces of birds and animals, got into the peanut butter.

Government and industry officials said the contamination may have been caused by dirty jars or equipment. Peanuts are usually heated to high, germ-killing temperatures during the manufacturing process. The only known salmonella outbreak in peanut butter - in Australia during the mid-1990s - was blamed on unsanitary plant conditions."

I've eaten a jar and a half!! *Counting my lucky stars my immune system is a beast!*
. . or maybe my 2111's weren't infected. . I'm sure not all contained it. . but it's more fun to pretend I have superpowers.
I hope peter pan doesn't go under.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend in this beautiful weather!! I was stuck in my fishbowl today but tomorrow baby you better believe I'm gone' fishin'!!

<3

2007-02-22T03:58:26Z

Congratulations!!!!

2007-02-15T18:32:05Z

Hello!!

2007-02-13T01:39:03Z

Antique roadshow is so cool!! Wouldn't it be neat to own an antique shop in a quaint beach town?

One woman just presented a book given to her mother directly from Helen Keller. The inscription was slanted as she used a guide to write it. Fascinating! My favorite piece this episode has been a portrait from 1789. It was done with such sensitivity. .
(Looking for the image online. .)
I didn't find it! But I found this ""George Washington: The First Presidential Portrait" (January 2001), a 2-inch portrait miniature of George Washington completed in 1789 that set a world record for any portrait miniature at auction when it sold for $1.1 million.

Time to read The Machine That Changed The World. The book seems decent. .I'm going to pretend it's not a school-read and hopefully I'll enjoy it!

Orlando this weekend and Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!! <3

Byee!

Hello!

2007-01-11T03:34:34Z

I just wrote so much in my real journal!!!
Quickly: I love the sound of sneakers squeak squeaking up and down the bball court. I also love having dinner with my boo Abs. And I wanted to say HAPPY NEW YEAR while it was still January!!!

Friday I depart for Chicago and then I'll roadtrip with my Mama all the way back to Florida!! YAY! Get pumped! Get pumped!

Oh!! And Hollie, Amanda, and I can proudly cross "riding giant swans" off our list of things to do! That is definitely worth a mention. Okay!! Back to writing in the real deal! =)

It's the hap-happiest season of all!

2006-12-23T19:10:07Z

Goodbye dye job. Hello natural beauty. Muaha. sike. (Thankyou Abbalicious).

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

Mamadukes and I had a wonderful visit together. She and I both love "her girls" so flipping much.

YAY!!!

2006-12-13T20:27:57Z

I am officially on winter break!!! Heck yaaahhhhaa!! 3 B's and I think I may have just aced my accounting exam!! . .which would be an incredible feat!! Oh yes! My holiday cheer is continuously being encouraged whether it be setting up the christmas tree at work, listening to holiday tunes, baking holiday sweets, or getting early christmas cards from Ash and my Grams!! Yay! Thank you Ash we MUST hang out soon! I miss you too!!! I was watching Elf last night thinking that Josie's costume would be the perfect outfit to wear to the hospital to pass out gifts. I'm calling ya soon about that too. Maybe we still have time to plan something?

But right now, I'm taking my butt to the beach with my bike and some fishing poles!! Dear Florida, I love you more and more each moment I get to spend outside.

Coutdown:
MOM WILL BE HERE FRIDAY!!! Yes, that's right. FINALLY coming back for a visit!!
JACKIE will be here Saturday!!! Finally to that one too!!

Okay, I'm wasting time. Peace in the middle east! I think I might celebrate tonight so call me if you're down. . eventhough I work open to close tomorrow. Aha, we'll see. Maybe I can celebrate with a fish fry if I catch anything!! Oh ya, one more thing- Rachel starts working at my bank tomorrow. I hope she enojys it as much as I do!!

More from the library..

2006-11-30T21:34:23Z

Sike, I must be lost. . considering the fact that no one can keep their fucking voices down!! RAAARRHHH!!!! If eyes could burns holes this red head with the extremely obnoxious whiny voice would be in trouble. Maybe I should ask if she's lost. Or just run up and head butt her. Hahaha, sike, but that's funny to picture.

Holy cow, how rude!!!

In other news, today is wonderful! I love life so much!! Pretty much everything about it. This month I'm even enjoying my PMSing. Hell yeah to woman-hood! Feel those feelings, ladies! Embrace =) Haha, I sound like a lunatic. . but really, I couldn't ask for a much better outlook on things right now. I'm loving this state of mind.

I don't really use this anymore. . incase you haven't noticed. I'm using a real diary again!! And I love that too =)

Later!!

paininmyass @ 2006-11-09T21:24:00

2006-11-09T21:24:15Z

PS: We can all expect a personal home robot by 2010.
Says Dr Kazuo Nakatani.

Holy buckets of squid juice and worms!!

2006-11-09T21:08:50Z

Last time I was in the FGCU library for an extended amount of time I fell asleep very awakwardly over my computer desk. This time I have an intense case of the hiccups followed by an intense case of giggles at myself. Oh lordy. Gary's not 40. He just needs some love. Over the hill. No, that hill. Now we can take down his signs. Yes. ramblebambleprocrastinateidon'twanttostudy. PEACE!

My weekend starts very soon!!! One more test at 5pm and then eyez finda bee duhn. Yip! Pipsqueak.

-Yours truly.

paininmyass @ 2006-10-25T15:24:00

2006-10-25T15:25:18Z

My furniture came today, my furniture came today, my furniture came today!!
YAY!!

Super quick update..

2006-10-12T01:03:26Z

Because I need to continue studying for my Business Law midterm- EEK! BUT!! I had to share pictures of my new furniture that should be here anytime! Oh, how I <3 Ikea!

YAY! I also picked out another light, bamboo blinds, a sweet vase, some baskets, and other decoration stuff but like I said this has to be super quick so whatever, pictures of all that once my new room is complete and wonderful!

Later, I'll give an update on my trip to Chicago!! (Which is where I went to Ikea).
Fun times that I don't want to sell short. Plus pictures of my sweet ass family in bat country.

Study time. . Bye!