So, I finished the Twilight series and I must say I was completely horrified by the last book. Just stop reading if you don’t want to know.
First of all, I NEVER want to be pregnant. ever. I don’t care if normal babies don’t crack spines and ribs and make you throw up all the blood you had to drink. I just don’t even want any creature inside of me. Ew, and it had to be delivered via Edward tearing away at her uterus. Tearing away with his teeth, which provided some lovely imagery. And who would have thought vampires could knock up humans.
Also, it just moved so quickly. In the first book she was a junior in high school, then all of a sudden she’s married, popping out a demon child, and gets turned into a vampire. And through the whole thing she is acting like a 40 year old. And then it made me sad thinking about my life. I’m just not prepared for marriage let alone children. I shudder at the idea. Just too much for me to handle.
And I was also depressed by this weird “love” thing going on. It basically made it seem like “Hey, whoever you fall in love with isn’t going to be half as good as this love so that’s too damn bad for you because vampires don’t exist.” … Maybe I’m just overreacting, but really, must she make it sooo suicidal sounding? What an unhealthy relationship, but its still going “hey this is the best thing in the world. Go find someone you want to go jump off a cliff for.”
So melodramatic. Quite an unhealthy read for teen girls.
But!!!! MOVIEEEEEEEE!
Its already getting bad reviews, and I could not be less surprised or more excited. I’m seeing on Sunday and will completely enjoy every shallow word spoken by those lost, lost souls. A dark room with a big screen and Rob’s face. Life will be perfect. I kind of feel bad for him because he seems like he really wants to be a serious actor. Hopefully he gets some substantial movies coming his way. Poor things is surrounded by delusional girls who are crying at his feet. God, I would be so embarrassed if I just started to cry in front of him. I’m not going to lie, there would be a good chance I might, but I would definitely make fun of myself later. I would probably just stare like I did at the So You Think You Can Dance tour. Its horrible how I couldn’t even get a “Hi” out to Pasha or Neil. Just stared. They aren’t even famous. Maybe I would cry, then.
I feel like it is time for me to move on but I just can’t.
Ryan Lochte was in Maine (I think?) talking at a YMCA the other day.
Am I seeing a trace of facial hair? Please, no.
By Jean DePlacido
Staff writer
BEVERLY — Long before Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was scheduled to appear at the Beverly YMCA Sterling Center yesterday, his young followers flocked to the gymnasium, anxiously awaiting a sighting of the popular swimmer.
It was a rare opportunity to see Lochte, who won gold medals in both the 2004 Olympics in Athens and the Olympic Games in China this past summer.
From the youngest fans like 8-year-old Alec Powers of Beverly, who has only been swimming a couple of years, to the oldest getting ready to go off to college, Lochte’s audience was thrilled that he would be talking to them.
Lochte is from upstate New York and swam for the University of Florida Gators, where he was a seven-time NCAA champion and two-time Swimmer of the Year.
Two years ago Lochte set American records for the 200-yard IM (individual medley) and 200-yard backstroke. In Beijing, he took bronze in the 400 IM behind his famous teammate Michael Phelps, who finished first in world record time en route to a record-breaking eight gold medals in the Games. Lochte also took home gold in the 200-meter backstroke with a new world record time and as a member of the 4×200 winning freestyle relay team.
The highlight of the Olympics in China?
“Honestly, it was the all you can eat at McDonald’s,” the laid back Lochte immediately replied. “When you are competing, you need 8,000 to 12,000 calories a day so that’s something to look forward to.”
Lochte has been swimming since he was 8 years old, starting out for MCC (Monroe Community College) in New York where his father was the head coach. He is best known for his speed and strength kicking underwater, and he knows many of the youngsters listening to his experiences and watching the demonstration in the pool hope someday to reach the heights he has attained.
Helping Phelps win a record-setting eight gold medals was something he took in stride.
“I was just trying not to screw up,” he said. “We all wanted to help him and the whole team. There were a lot of good guys there, and for the most part the main competition came from others on the US team. I always try not to think about swimming when I’m getting ready. The calmer I am, the faster I’ll be. I try not to focus on anything to do with swimming both before and during a race. I usually think about what I am going to eat after it’s over. That works well for me.”
Teddy Millett, a senior at Marblehead High, and Brian Brennan, a junior at St. John’s Prep, wanted to pick up some pointers to help in the upcoming season. Both intend to continue their swimming careers in college and plan to go to the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2012.
“I’m pretty excited to meet (Lochte) because he swims at the highest level there is,” said Brennan, a 16 year old from Beverly. “I do get anxious before the big meets, and I hope to pick his brain and get some good tips.”
Millett said that if he starts to feel nervous before a big race he talks to one of his teammates.
“If I think about it too much I will have a bad race,” said Millett, who hoped to pick up some pointers on improving his backstroke from Lochte, who said his favorite races was the 200-yard IM. “When I’m swimming for the (YMCA) Sharks I usually talk to Brian (Brennan) and tune everything else out.”
Lochte intends to compete in the next two Olympics, which means years of getting up early and doing tons of training.
“I’ve been in break mode, but starting tomorrow I will be back in the water with my regular training schedule,” said Lochte. “I wouldn’t do it if I wasn’t having fun. The biggest thing I can tell all these kids is to have fun – whatever they do.”
And who watched Oprah? I pretty much cried the entire episode.
So I was on myspace today and someone posted this–
“Because of pyhscological changes in certain hormone producing metabolic pathways during aerobic and anerobic exercise, swimmers are the most sexually active athletes.
” Time Magazine
I don’t find that to be shocking at all, actually. Some of them look like quite the sex addicts. And if the Olympic Village is full of sex, the swimmers are quite the busy ones.
But enough of that pervertedness.
In Ryan Lochte not-so-much news, I am pretty sure my Spanish teacher met him and yeah, extremely jealous. She said he was a nice boy (who probably fits in with that little Time Magazine but perfectly). That’s nice.
Michael Phelps was on THE VIEW. Click here for thattt. Why are there two women there? Is this normal? Barbara Walters we know what you meant with the big feet emphasis. Boring interview though.
Also, I MISS AMY POEHLER, YOU GUYS! I miss her. At least she went out with a Sarah Paliney bang.
Um, Nick and Norah was pretty adorable. I don’t want Michael Cera having sex though. He’s not a swimmer.
I’m also want to see Twilight because I am kind of getting on the Robert Pattinson bandwagon.
Its the jaw.
And oh! He was CEDRIC DIGGORY! Who knew.
Am moving on. Gossip Girl! I need to do this fast. I have to research Obama in Spanish for my debate tomorrow. Anyway best episode ever.
I love Jenny, but hate Jenny, but love her. I love her new clothes, hate her orange skin, and she could lessen up on that makeup. But she stood up to Mamma Waldorf! That part was veryyy good. And the ending with Nate. It was adorable, and shook with envy when I realized he is like 20 something and she is 15.. 16???!!! Not fair! But she’s too skinny. Did you see how he grabbed her and pulled her back? i could have just died.
And… Dan kind of made me mad. I want Serena to be with the baby Johnny Depp. He looks like a baby Johnny Depp I tell you. And CHUCK and BLAIR almost made me cry. Almost. It was so sweet and perfect. Now I want Chuck with Vanessaaa.
So NOW tonight Dan is going to be a protective older brother and in the process should definitely wear a cardigan a la Skins. I’m SO excited. Older brothers are my favorite.
awww
And in case of any of you care I am currently snacking on a banana and nutella. Its good, you should try it. I HAVE TO DO HOMEWORK!
oh question, has anyone here used a ouija board? My friend did and it really worked. Good stories? Bad stories? They make me nervous.
I can’t cheer for the Phillies beacuse what self-respecting Mets fan would do that? My mother from Philly is a little pissed about that, but honestly. I just can’t And then the RAYS! True, I’m from Florida, but they’re like… ew. And they have one shitty looking field.
oh and Swim Aids is this exciting blog about these girls who go to like every swim meet and talk to all the swimmers and I’m so jealous of them. They’re not groupies… they’re aids. Like in Almost Famous.
Update: THE BACKSTREET BOYS sang the national anthem! But Kevin isn’t with them anymore. Sad. I want an N*Sync reunion, but Justin’s super fame ruins those chances.
You know what is really weird? Right when I typed the title of this post (about a picture of Michael Phelps) a commercial with Michael Phelps came on! Crazy
He has really been whoring himself out.
Anyway! I found this picture (why haven’t I seen it before?) and Phelps looks suprisingly good so I will share.
This works well for him.
Doesn’t he look good? Really good.
Oh and to add to your collection of our favorite Olympic bromance–
And here are some things I stole from people on xanga and livejournal for you, kids. They said no hotlinking… I think I hotlinked.
yes he did.
and while I am randoming searching through pages of things
ew, Sandeno
very similar tattoo! Its Adam Sioui and I have no clue who that is, but he went to UF too. I guess its a UF thing.
Only for a little while though. My computer is broken :[
and I had so many unimportant things to discuss! Like how I bought my Michael Phelps corn flakes when I really eat Frosted Flakes. And oh yeah I plan on keeping that box.
I am watching TCM today because its their memorial day to Paul Newman, and though I am still extremely sad, I can not help but marvel at the beauty that is Paul Newman. Seriously, I always thought that man was extremely hot and I always will. He was amazing. AMAZING! He stayed with his wife, did all that charity work, and was a really good actor.
You may not think so, but I sure do.
Just watch it. You see? Gorgeousssss.
New Skins tonight! Woooo!
and hmm. New Seventeen. I want that Harajuku Lovers perfume and Miss Dior Cherie or whatever its called. I hate Ashley Tisdale, but highly enjoyed the lesbian story (ice pops? it was too cute!), but a little generic to me. The best kiss ever thing didn’t really offer anything new either. Atoosa needs to come back! This new editor is terrible. I loved Atoosa.
Oh and we had our parade on Friday and one of the swim team kids wrote “Lochte” on his back (I guess because he had curly hair?) So I really wanted to take a picture of his back and post it because Lochte things make me excited.
Alsooo, I watch about 5 minutes of this Sydney Olympics thing today because all I cared about was the swimming portion, but all they talked about was Ian Thorpe (THORPEDO!!!) at the tender age of 17. I didn’t know he was that young actually. And in the background was JASON LEZAK! He has one hot bod.
So I’m going to call it a day and actually finish what I came over here for, which was research Vietnam.
Even our parade at least provides a convertible for the grand marshall, not the back of a golf cart.
Well anyway, here’s Ryan Lochte at a parade in Port Orange, while I was being forced to watch Shia LaBeouf’s interview on Ellen thanks to youtube. Sad.
Even with his golf cart I still wouldn’t have minded meeting him in the moon bounce.
Now I have to drag my body off of this chair to do work. A lot of work. Dancing makes you sore. Who would have known.
Well, I planned on going to the Port Orange Parade tomorrow to see if I would be able to see Ryan Lochte, the parade marshall, but many factors are now in my way. First, I thought the ride there was half the time it actually is. Second, I don’t have a car to get there. Third, I am meeting with my physics tutor because I am amazingly horrible at physics. And fourth, homecoming is tomorrow.
will. He was amazing. AMAZING! He stayed with his wife, did all that charity work, and was a really good actor.
