Long day and my brother won't stop playing his bass.....

I went to Houston today to help my lil sister with her orientation at U of H. After getting lost in the ghetto, I know for sure where MacGregor Road leads to now. Anyways, of course I couldn't resist and had to wear a Tech shirt (GO RAIDERS) which got me a couple of weird looks as I was walking around campus. My sister of course gave me the obligatory campus tour and I have to say U of H has one of the funkiest campus I have ever seen. Granted it is the only campus besides Tech that I have ever seen. My first impression was "Tech looks soooo much prettier than this, this is ugly" After seeing the brand new Rec Center equipped with an outdoor pool, palm trees, a tall climbing wall and all this other awesome stuff I kinda changed my mind. Then I saw the SWE hangar, which is just sweet because SWE members just hang out in this old hangar all the time in between classes. Then of course the Architecture building just blew me away. I'm not an architecture major but even I wanted to cry because of jealously. Next was the library which is brand new and almost unbelievable as well. U of H also has all these cool fountains and ponds on campus and then there are all these totally ugly, old and mismatched concrete buildings that make up the rest of campus. In the end I couldn't really decide whether this was a pretty or ugly campus. But I'm totally proud of my sister, I know she is gonna have a blast and really enjoy her major at the on campus Hilton which is a sweet hotel by the way. Afterwards I drove to Westheimer to get some shopping done around 5ish, which was a big big mistake. I know that Houston people are gonna laugh now but as a Greater Greater Houston Area Person I totally forgot about rush hour and construction. Go me. After I finally made it home before my foot started cramping up too much (I freaking drove the standard to Houston, Go me again) I'm now sitting here trying to relax and my brother decides he is gonna play the bass some more. I think I'm just gonna go to bed.

Roadtrips and Camping?!

This is one paragraph from my wonderful roomie and friend Audrey’s latest entry in her lifejournal.

"anyways, my dad is still job-searching and constantly doing stock research/investing-he worries/stresses a lot, and these things are constantly on his mind-i'm praying he'll find a job soon, because i can't handle him like this-he's making his hair go gray, and his blood pressure go up. he always says he's just "emoting" when he sighs or groans in frustration and aggrevation. i just don't get it-if i were off work like him, i would take a road trip or go camping or something and take advantage of the time off. i know that he needs a job-and he still has to pay for the house, cars, my and my brother's college (which for evan is in three years) but there's nothing wrong with taking time away from stress to meditate, pray and think."

ok, when I read this I just had to rant, so here it goes:

Audrey, I just hope that a couple of years from now when you have kids and actually have to provide for them you won’t think the same way. That whenever you are unemployed you don’t go on roadtrips or go camping and stop worrying about how you are gonna pay the bills. I know that money isn’t everything in life. And yes, if you dad wouldn’t get a job you could probably live of your mom’s salary. But that would probably mean that you would have to sell the cars, move into a smaller house and no college for you or Evan and I know that you are not willing to cut down on the lifestyle you are living right now. So yes, you dad has a right to worry because he STILL has to pay for the house, cars AND for college. This is not a time for him to take roadtrips. Sorry if I have offended you, but the way you are thinking just doesn’t work. If you are single maybe, but at least not for a father who has a family, loves his family and wants his daughter and son to go to college. The reason why he is worrying is because of you. I know that it is hard to watch, I can’t handle my dad stressed out either. But just because you stop worrying that doesn’t mean the problems will go away. And not having a job is a rather big problem.

Boooo

In exactly 11 days the European Championship in Soccer is going to start. But will I be able to watch the games...? No, of course not because it will only be shown on pay per view. Thank you ESPN and FOX sports for totally disappointing me.

25th Anniversary

Today is my parents 25th Anniversary. Yesterday a ton of people came over to decorate the house like it is tradition in Germany. It was just simply amazing, my parents weren't expecting it at all. They all brought food and drinks and stayed for a while. The most hilarious part of the evening though was my brother's reaction to my parents kissing. He just turned around in total disgust and said:"UIHH, that's my parents!" He just finds it disgusting, I think it is totaly amazing that my parents still love each other that much. I'm really proud of them.

Turkish Hashish

My brother brought up the topic of Turkish hashish at breakfast this morning. We didn't know if it is the same word in English or if hashish translates to marijuana. We busted out the dictionary and it told us that hashish is the same word in English and used to make a joint. My mom looked surprised and said:"So that's what in a joint?" My brother replies:" What did you think they put in it...parsley?" Needless to say I was on the ground laughing. The situation was just funny. My lil bro cracks me up.

White Oleander

I read Audrey's blog about 2 seconds ago and found out that she is reading the book "White Oleander". The funny part is that I'm reading exactly the same book right now. That must have something to do with the whole roommate thing. Maybe we can even develop psychic powers or so.

Deprived

I talked to my friend Melissa today and she told me about her awesome climbing trip to Datil.....I almost died. I wanna go climbing so bad, it's not even funny. How am I gonna survive all summer long??? I'm just gonna go to bed. :(

I love my lil sis

My sister is graduating this Saturday. I'm so excited except that I have to watch a grand total of 500 and something students graduate. It's gonna be a long evening. But anyway I'm totally proud of my sister. She is going to go to U of H in the fall to study Hotel and Restaurant Management at the third best program in the Nation. Wohoo. Ok, I gotta save my toasted sandwich, I think it's getting burned. Later...

Farewell Freezerburn.....good thing that I already changed the name of my blog

Freezerburn, age 2, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2004 due to dropsy and cancer. He was born about two years ago I assume somewhere in Lubbock.

The funeral took place today Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the newly renovated guest bathroom at the Aheimer Residence in Lake Jackson, Texas, at 9:30p.m. with Anika flushing the toilet and her sister Kathrin and friend Michaela witnessing.

He is survived by his owner Anika Aheimer of Lake Jackson, Texas; no children and no grandchildren. His parents are probably dead by now too. And who knows where his brothers and sisters are.

Freezerburn's lifetime achievements include blowing huge bubble nests, jumping out of the tank 3 times and surviving, going on frequent roadtrips from Lubbock to Lake Jackson and back, getting a blog named after him, freaking out people constantly because they thought he was dead, and surviving for almost a year with a huge blue tumor growing on his left side making him lopsided.

White Walls

Today we had to take pictures for our Adjustment of Status aka the Green Card. They have all these requirements such as the right ear has to show, the background has to be white or offwhite....and that's when we came across our first problem. We don't have a single white wall in this house. We have every imaginable color from yellow over cornflower blue (my room :) ) to neon green but not a single white wall. I thought that was kinda funny.

24!!!!

Season Finale of 24 next Tuesday and this time I'm not gonna miss it. My freaking sister forgot to tape it tonite. I was so mad. Oh well, next Tuesday at 8.

Lost ID

About 2 weeks ago I had lost my Tech ID at the Climbing Club party....or so I thought. I happily went to the ID office 2 days later to get a new not broken ID with a new picture that looks more like me. About 2 seconds ago I was sitting on the couch looking through my wallet and I found a pocket that I had never seen.....or so it seemed. And what do I find......of course my old ID. Go me. That means that I actually kept my record of never losing anything. So I simply put my old ID back into the pocket that I never even knew existed. End of story.

June 18th

The day I get my wisdom teeth pulled...Fun :)

Zen Saying

Right is not right; so is not so. If right
were really right, it would differ so clearly
from not right that there would be no need
for argument. If so were really so, it would
differ so clearly from not so that there
would be no need for argument. Forget
the years; forget distinctions. Leap into
the boundless and make it your home.

CHUANG-TZU

Survey

And noone has filled out my survey yet. I thought at least one or two people might fill it out. This is sad :(

Land of the Trees aka Greater Greater Houston Area

I got back to Lake Jackson on Wednesday and it hasn't been too boring yet. I got a bunch of things taken care off such as registering for my history class this summer, ordering a parking permit since I get my car next year. Weee, I'm so excited. Besides that I drove my lil bro around a bunch (And yes I am gonna be a Soccer Mom someday), worked out a bunch, started cooking since I really suck at it and I gotta learn before I move into a house next fall and I watched Les Miserable today. My High School Choir and Orchestra performed the entire musical. It was just plain awesome. I recognize a bunch of sophomores from High school and then it dawned on me that they are seniors now. Time just flies, it's amazing. They haven't changed much at my High School. The huge picture with all the drill team members including me still hangs in the hallway. The mural we painted my senior year is still there as well. My High School even smells the same as always. Anyway, that's enough about my high school memories. Back to the real world. Tomorrow I have an appointment with Dr. Flueger so that he can tell me when he is going to take out my wisdom teeth (Fun) and then I have yoga class in the evening. I guess that will give me something to do so that I don't get totally bored. Oh well, I think I'm gonna go work on my puzzle. Later...

Bored thus doing quizzes

Athena


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Finally got the comment thing working...yeah...

Thus putting up the survey everybody else put up. Just copy and paste as a comment.

1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. How have I affected you?
5. What do you think of me?

6. What's the fondest memory you have of me?
7. How long do you think we will be friends?
8. Do you love me?
9. Do you have a crush on me?
10. Would you kiss me?

11. Would you hug me?
12. Physically, what stands out?
13. Emotionally, what stands out?
14. Do you wish I was cooler?
15. On a scale of 1-10, how hot am I?

16. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
17. Am I loveable?
18. How long have you known me?
19. Describe me in one word.
20. What was your first impression?

21. Do you still think that way about me now?
22. What do you think my weakness is?
23. Do you think I'll get married?
24. What makes me happy?
25. What makes me sad?

26. What reminds you of me?
27. If you could give me anything what would it be?
29. How well do you know me?
29. When's the last time you saw me?
30. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?

31. Do you think I could kill someone?
32. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?
33. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?
34. Are you going to put this on your LiveJournal and see what I say about you?

Bored thus filling out this survey

1)Full name: Anika Almuth Christina Aheimer
2)Single or Taken: single
3)Sex: female
4)Birthday: December 6
5)Sign: Sagittarius
6)Siblings: 2, lil sis and lil bro
7)Hair color: Brown
8)Eye color: Bright Blue
9)Shoe size: 8 1/2
10)Height: 5' 6"

R e l a t i o n s h i p s
2)Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend: No
3)Did you send this to your crush: No
4)Where is your favorite place to shop: IKEA
5)Any tattoo's or piercings: Nope, never really wanted either one

T h e E x t r a S t u f f
1)What kind of shampoo do you use: Pantene Pro-V
2)What are you most scared of: The Unknown
3)What kind of car do you want: Volkswagen Golf
4)Who is the last person that called you: Audrey
5)Where do you want to get married: Not in Las Vegas, that's all I know, Close to family probably
6) If you could change anything about yourself what would it be: My Accent, I hate it

F a v o r i t e s
1)Color: Blue
2)Number: 3
3)Food: My Mom's Food
4)Boys name: Estin
5)Girls name: Azalea
6)Subject in school: Physics
7)Animals: Whales & Dolphines & Freezerburn
8)Drink: Whole Milk
9)Celebrity: Franka Potente
10)Sport: Climbing

H a v e Y o u E v e r...
1)Given anyone a bath: Yes, my little brother when he was little
2)Smoked: Nope
3)Bungee jumped: No, it would hurt my back too much
4)Broke the law: Yea, pretty sure
5)Gone skinny dipping: No
6)Made yourself throw up: Yuck, no

T h i n g s T h a t C o m e T o M i n d
1) Red: Blood
2) Cow: Purple Cow = Chocolate
3) Greenland: Flight home to Germany because the plane flys over Greenland for a bit.
4) Do you like filling these out?: Only when I'm really bored

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW: Nothing, it's completely quiet in the house except for the computer fan.
WHO IS SITTING NEXT TO YOU: A wooden rooster
WHO DO YOU WANT TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WITH: My husband, whoever he may be
WHO DO YOU ADMIRE: My Parents
WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY: Life
HOW MANY BUDDIES DO YOU HAVE ON YOUR LIST: 72
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO: Climb, Read, Hang out with friends
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED ON THE PHONE WITH: Audrey
DO YOU LIKE YOURSELF: Yes, I'm pretty content with who I am
DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR FAMILY: Yep
HAVE YOU EVER HATED ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY: No
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE VEGGIE: Asparagus
FOOD PLACE: Many favorites, I love food.
PLACE TO VISIT: Germany or any climbing location
FAVE MONTH: December
NIGHT OR DAY: Early Morning if I'm up
SUN OR RAIN: Snow
SCARY OR HAPPY MOVIE: Happy, I jump too much during scary movies
CAREER: Mechanical Engineer or Physics Freak

HAVE YOU EVER......
PLAYED TRUTH OR DARE: Yes
GOT INTO A PHYSICAL FIGHT: My sister doesn't really count
BEEN IN A COP CAR: Yeah,
COME CLOSE TO DYING: Not really
BEEN IN A SAUNA: Yep
BEEN IN A HOT TUB: Yep
SWAM IN THE OCEAN: Of course
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SOAPS: Dove soap is the best, but the tv shows suck, except for Winds of Lubbock
WHAT IS YOUR GOOD LUCK CHARM: My snowflake necklace
WORST SONG YOU EVER HEARD: Some country song
BEST SONG YOU'VE EVER HEARD: There are tons
STUPIDEST THING YOU'VE EVER DONE: I don't do stupid things. :)
WHAT'S YOUR BEDROOM LIKE: Cornflower blue and right now a bunch of crap lying everywhere b/c I just got in from Lubbock.
DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL: I have a couple lying in my bed but I normally kick then out during the night.
MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: My Family
VEGETARIAN: Nope, meat is way to good.
GOOD DRIVER: Yeah, except when I talk on the phone while driving.
GOOD ACTOR/ACTRESS: Nope, I'm just me
DANCER: Yes, I do miss drillteam and ballroom dancing
SHY: If I don't know the people but after that I talk...a lot.
GOOD STORY TELLER: Hmm...I don't really know

HAVE YOU EVER HAD...........
CHICKEN POX: Yep
BLOODY NOSE: Of course
STITCHES: Yeah,
SORE THROAT: Who hasn't
COLD: Who hasn't either
DO YOU LIKE PICNICS: Love them
WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU GO TO: Texas Tech University
LIKE TO SHOP: Not with my sister, but normally yes.
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU WANT: A smoothie, I gotta find out if they have a smoothie king in Lake Jackson

WOULD YOU........
EAT A LIVE HAMSTER FOR A MILLION DOLLARS: No, unless I were really poor
GO TO A HANSON CONCERT IF YOU HAD A FREE TICKET: I would give it to Audrey
KILL SOMEONE YOU DIDN'T KNOW FOR 15 BILLION DOLLAR: No, it's against my beliefs to kill anyone.
IF YOU WERE STUCK ON AN ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU WANT WITH YOU: Any of my good friends.
DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU: I got it from Jay's and JD's journal. And yes I like both of them, they are awesome friends.

Sunscreen Rant

The one thing I never understood is why people hate sunscreen. Dude, sunscreen is your best friend. Seriously......I'm not kidding. I know I sound like my mom, but if there is one thing I hate it is people complaining that they got burned and now it stings and they are peeling. Duh!!! Ultraviolet light tends to do that to ya. Common sense people.....common sense. I don't care if you are trying to be as dark as your Asian cousin or if you are only in the sun for 30 minutes or if you normally don't burn. If you are freaking white, put on sunscreen. If you ever checked the box that says Caucasian on any paperwork, put on sunscreen. Ok, that's it for now, just don't walk up to me and complain that you are burned cause the first thing I'll ask is: "Did you put on sunscreen?"