Mary Eileen Donoghue's Aliases

Your movie star name: Doritos John

Your fashion designer name is Mary London

Your socialite name is Mimi Peoria

Your fly girl / guy name is M Don

Your detective name is Deer Fenwick

Your barfly name is Fries Sex On The Beach

Your soap opera name is Eileen Elgin

Your rock star name is Reeses Cheetah

Your star wars name is Marbla Donjoe

Your punk rock band name is The Annoyed Spork

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I should most DEFINITELY not be updating my blog right now. Instead I should be writing my article that's due tomorrow, or my backgrounder press release that's also due tomorrow, or studying for my last Psych test friday in order to make sure I save my grade .... But of course, blogging it is.

I leave Bradley for the summer in just about 2 weeks. I've got mixed feelings about that. Right now I think that it'll be nice to come home for the summer, be around for the fam, make some money (I hope!), go to summer school, and otherwise just relax and recover from the alcoholism i developed this year, and hopefully lose some weight and get in shape. It'll be nice to see my friends from home for more than just a weekend at a time ... then again 2 of my good friends will be across the country for half the summer, but there is always Jamie and the Carol Stream crew, and Denise. And of course Joe. So, I'm looking forward to the summer ... but I just know that about a month into it I'm gonna be itching to come back to Bradley.

It's not just that I have to leave Bradley, and I'm not worried about going back home because I really don't have anything to dread about that. I think that my friends and I have already come to terms with things changing and whatnot. It's coming back to Bradley next year that I'm thinking about. I mean, leaving for the summer is the end of an era. The end of my freshman year at college. The end of G910, the end of Cali, Stec, Matt Oldham, all the KD seniors ... things will never be exactly the way they are now. Next year Jamie will have a new roommate :(, I'll be living in the KD house getting to know my pledge class better (I hope at least), Joe will be living in the SAE house, and he'll have a roommate. We'll be sophomores, we've got a year of experience behind us, and, yeah it freaks me out just a little. But what a hell of a freshman year it's been. I never would have thought that I would come out of it with the memories I have, and I can't wait to see what the next 3 years have to offer us ...

When I look into your eyes
I can see a love restrained
But darlin' when I hold you
Don't you know I feel the same

'Cause nothin' lasts forever
And we both know hearts can change
And it's hard to hold a candle
In the cold November rain

We've been through this such a long long time
Just tryin' to kill the pain

But lovers always come and lovers always go
An no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
Walking away

If we could take the time
to lay it on the line
I could rest my head
Just knowin' that you were mine
All mine
So if you want to love me
then darlin' don't refrain
Or I'll just end up walkin'
In the cold November rain

Do you need some time...on your own
Do you need some time...all alone
Everybody needs some time...on their own
Don't you know you need some time...all alone

I know it's hard to keep an open heart
When even friends seem out to harm you
But if you could heal a broken heart
Wouldn't time be out to charm you

Sometimes I need some time...on myown
Sometimes I need some time...all alone
Everybody needs some time...on their own
Don't you know you need some time...all alone

And when your fears subside
And shadows still remain
I know that you can love me
When there's no one left to blame
So never mind the darkness
We still can find a way
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Even cold November rain

Don't ya think that you need somebody
Don't ya think that you need someone
Everybody needs somebody
You're not the only one
You're not the only one

So the past few days there have been several moments when I've felt the call to blog, but for various reasons couldn't. So now that i have the means and the time, I probably won't be able to remember any of them ... ah well, here's a go anyways.

First things first, Jamie - I will always always always be here for you, these next few weeks are going to rock. G910 all the way! I'll miss being your roommate and hearing from you everyday about whatever situation you're dealing with and having you to talk to about my shit. But what am I talking about, G910 forever, we never have to leave right? ;) I love ya babe.

So I went home for the BFG musical on Saturday. Took the bus to Wesleyan where Ash drove me from there to Chicago. I've seen that girl a lot while at college lol :) We rocked out to some old school (circa '99-'01) pop hits on the way home. Fun times ....

I came home to some surprising news about my brother Johnny. He can be such a dumbass, but he puts himself into these positions. And then people think he's stupid or an idiot, but he's really not. He's a smart kid, I just don't know what his problem is. *sigh* I worry about that kid a lot, I wish that there were something I could do for him, but all I can do is try to be a good influence and talk to him when he lets me. :-/

Going to see the musical was fun, they really did a pretty good job with it. To be honest I was expecting to hate it, for certain various reasons. But they pulled it off, not as good as when Fenwick did Anything Goes in '96, but that was hard to top.

It was awesome to see everyone who came in to see the show. Especially cuz they were all my friends. There weren't any people I had to be fake with and pretend that I had been their friend when I really hadn't been. I think that my days of looking forward to frequent mass Fenwick gatherings are in the past. I've reached a point where there are certain people I want to hang out with and keep up with and certain people who have just exhausted me and I don't really need to see them until the 10 year reunion or something. Wow, did I just say that? Me? Mary-obsessed with high school - Donoghue? I think that I did. lol

On a paradoxical note, remember how cool senior year was? We had some awesome times, did so much growing, individually and as a group ... it was just one of those wish you could freeze in time years, ya know? And I'm so thankfull for that.

Also, off of a conversation held with Caryn, remember how many people wanted to make your head explode in high school? You know the people, the ones who always said the bitchy thing, or was a drama queen about something or about everything, or used people, or various other high school crimes. Myself being one of those people at times. But isn't it funny how we can just look back and laugh about those incidences now? Things that made our world stop back then and became caferteria gossip for weeks, now is just something to laugh about. The shit goes away, and the people that don't matter go away ... The stuff that matters stays the same. "Lose the bad, Keep the Good" And thats exactly what I'm gonna try to do.

"He's just made my head explode so many times I can't stand it anymore ..." *cough cough* =)

God damnit I need a job this summer!!!! But I'm at least registered for my class at Triton. May 31-June30th I'll be all about "History of the US to 1877" HEy! that's almost what we covered in AP US History with Quinn! Somehow I think this class might be a tad different. At least let's hope so! "God forbid we waste a day!"

I can't wait to print out all my pictures from this year. "G910 BITCHES Freshman year memories" Too bad I don't have the money to do that. Gah! Everything comes down to having a job! :(

Okay, can't remember the other stuff I was gonna talk about, so I guess it's about time to be productive. Since I'm running out of time to push things off anymore. Later Kids.

Well, I know you were all wondering when I was going to post some thoughts that weren't in picture form right? Okay maybe not but here they come anyways ...

I don't know what I haven't been able to write anything meaningful or substantial recently. I swear I have an interesting life ... really, I do. I'M NOT IN THE BATHROOM AGAIN!!! (haha Denise and Jamie)

Yeah, 23ish days until I head home for the summer. To the job I can't find .. score. Seriously, I didn't think it was supposed to be this hard to find a minimum wage retail job. Grr, someone find me a job! Besides FedEx, because somehow my mom forgot that I am a complete weakling, and thinks I could handle carrying 50 lbs on a regular basis. Hi mom, remember me? I get tired walking up a flight of stairs.

Speaking of, I am so disgusted with myself. I keep saying that I am going to get healthy, workout, eat right. Any of the above. But for some reason I just can't stick with any of my plans this semester. First semester I was kicking ass on getting into shape, then Xmas break had to come grrr. No matter what I try I just keep feeling fatter and fatter. I really don't want to be the freshman who goes back for the BFG musical and everyone looks at and says "wow she really let herself go at college" That would suck. I hate the freshman 15!!! ARGH!!! Let's hope this summer I can devote myself more to eating healthy. And next year I think that me and Jamie are gonna get RiverPlex memberships, cuz it would be WAY better than shitty Haussler on campus. Then again ANYTHING would be better than Haussler. So anyways basically the point of this paragraph was to bitch about my lack of will power and to proclaim myself a fat ass. I think I did that so moving on ...

Classes are going to suck next semester. Please let me get into just ONE class that I need. Just one, honestly. After 8:30 am Wednesday we'll know exactly how screwed I am for next semester with classes. Plus next semester will be stresful, because I will be living in the KD house. Which on one hand I am excited for, but on the other hand it will mean I'm gonna have to get to know some people in the house beyond Denise. Cuz let's face it, she's the only one I really hang out with and know on a personal basis. Oh well, I'm sure it will be fine. I also still don't know who my roommate will be in the house. That could be another stressor next year. And I am going to HAVE to get more involved in activites relating to my major. I need to get WAY more involved on campus. But whatever, no need to start worring about next year now.

So I have turned into one of the girls. One of those girls with those boyfriends. But I kinda like it. If it gets really bad just let me know before you shoot me in the head, thanks. Who would have thought I would have found what I've found.

Coming home for the Spring Musical this Saturday. It's gonna be awesome seeing everyone. And doing the catching up thing. And when I say catching up I mean exchanging gossip about ex classmates. I think it's all of our guilty pleasures.

And then it's home for the summer SOON. I know I said I wasn't going to talk about it, but I think that it's becoming inevitable. I hope that it's a good summer. I really hope that I can find a job because I NEED money desperately. I've been getting a HUGE guilt trip from my mom everytime I need more money. Which gets to be somewhat often with bus trips home and KD payments and stuff to buy. I'm gonna need to get a job on campus next year without question. And all my crew will be in the Carol Stream area, except for lonely me in FoPo. I'd better make it out there a lot to hang with them. And it's gonna suck transitioning into not seeing Joe as much, and not being able to sleep over anymore. And Denise is all the way out in Barrington! I really hope I get to see everyone somewhat regularly. Hmm, if my parents go to Boston for a week ... it could get interesting. lol

And of course being home for the summer means seeing all my friends from home and slipping into some of the some patterns of last summer and Christmas break. Hopefully not ALL the same patterns though. Sometimes the Fenwick circle gets a little too ..... insert adjective here ... for my tastes. I can definitely get a little over-Fenwicked sometimes. But I do hope that I get to spend time with some people I haven't gotten the chance to very often over breaks. Ahem, Melissa and Diana. And with Caryn being 2 blocks away I expect to see her A LOT! And Maria. And I'm going to stop naming people because I'm just gonna forget someone and then you will think that I hate you, I promise that I don't. With few exceptions lol. Oh, and add taking a class at Triton this summer too. Woo, can't wait.

Please let end of year Bradley-ness last forever. Speaking of THAT, these next few weeks are gonna rock. G910 and crew are gonna party it up crazy! Jamie I can't wait for our 20s and Keystone. Packing up the room is gonna be so sad ... but so memory full it will be awesome.

I can't wait to print out all my party pics from the semester.

Okay, done rambling out now. Later

=)
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SAE Formal in St. Louis. What a fucking blast =)
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mmm Kenny Chesney!
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Well, I feel the need to make a post. Because it's been a while and I know how much you all miss my ramblings ...

Not feeling the best right now, feeling sick plus helping to eat an entire chocolate bunny, not the smartest idea. Just for future reference for ya'll. But it was so sweet, Joe got me a chocolate bunny and chick for easter (granted I got it a little late lol) but sweet nonetheless. I love that kid so much. Okay, sorry, sappy un-Mary like talking done now.

Anyways ... life has been going good. I love Bradley-ness and I can't believe that we only have, 3 or 4 weekends left until the summer. In fact, I'm going to forget about that thought right now. Shhh we're going to be at Bradley forever!!!

Right so recently I found out the most surprising thing ... it turns out, that drinking a shot of beer every minute for an hour (what we like to call a power hour) will really fuck you up. Who would have thought? Honestly! But it led to awesome memories. I also found out that the video feature on my digital camera is the funniest thing EVER. Oh, drunken videos. hehehe

Trying desperately to think of other interesting things, i haven't updated in forever you'd think I'd have something to talk about ...

Ashley visited the other night. That was fun, and it was cool partying with her again and getting to talk in the morning.

Speaking of Fenwick people, I totally went to UofI friday and got to see Melissa, Steph, Pat, Caryn, and Phine! And KENNY CHESNEY!!! ("Keg in the closet") yay! It was a great night and I can't wait to see most of them again for the musical.

Formal is this weekend in St. Louis. I've never gone to a dance with a boyfriend before. So that's cool, and it should be a lot of fun.

And why am I so boring??? I think I'm gonna blame the fact that I'm feeling sick and the only reason I'm not in bed is because I need to go to the house soon.

OH! also, Denise is the most rocking-est chick I know. And people who fuck with her and make her feel like shit, especially if they claim to ever be her friend .... Watch yourself because you've got about 3 people ready to kick the shit out of you if they find out who you are.

Lisa, Me, Jamie, Denise, and Sara partying @ Swamp Water
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Best weekend EVER. Or at least most drunken.

My friends never cease to amaze me.

The good times never stop.

And oh the videos ....

I love Bradley