College

I absolutely look forward to going back to college again. I'm a little bit of a nerd, so I enjoyed my time at Kent State, despite the depression, anxiety, and the ADD. I hope to get help for those so school will be an easier time for me. My plan is to attend the local community college to get the rest of my prereqs out of the way, and then attend a regular university. I'm looking at Cal State Long Beach, mainly because it is easy to get to on the bus. (if my mom doesn't acquire a car by then. Many changes are a-happenin'!)

I used to want to be a reporter for Hollywood and interviews and be on the red carpet and work for E!, but now, I'd really LOVE to work in country music, doing the same thing, but work for CMT or GAC or even for a country music radio station. As I mentioned before, I would LOVE to be a roadie for Sugarland and run small errands for them on the road, help set up small stuff like mics and guitars and water bottles, and help run their official Twitter and Facebook and do little fun fan engagements like contests, video chats, and fanclub parties. Sugarland has taught me that dreams come true and I hope this particular dream comes true. Doing as an internship in the near future would be perfection!

Random Blurbs

1. I love that my favorite people in the world are following me on Twitter, Pintrest, and Instagram!
2. Moving on Halloween!
3. I have a feeling I'll have a job this time in November--kinda scary to think about! 3A. It'll be great because I can take on all working hours now, since buses stop service at like 11. That, and I'll have a ride just in case.
4. School in January? We'll see! 5. I'm now realizing that I don't want to be a Hollywood reporter anymore. I'm now wanting to work in country music as either a disc jockey or for CMT or GAC. I would also love to work as a roadie for Sugarland.

Whenever I'm down, I think back to this magical night. And I smile. Never in my wildest dreams would I think I would be on that stage. I mean, I had a feeling my sign would be chosen, but to sit up there, by Kristian, while he and Jennifer sang, was truly unexpected and so euphoric. It's like they knew about me, and of my situation. Oh, and they give AMAZING hugs. That experience alone makes me want to work for them as their roadie, even if it's just for a few weeks or a month. They are truly amazing, nice, kind-hearted, loving people and I just adore them. Jennifer is going to be an amazing mom. I can't wait to see whats in store after Jennifer spends time with her baby, and gets used to being a mom.

May 25, 2012

On May 25th, 2012, music happened. I attended my first Sugarland show in two and a half years. My mom and I left around 1:15pm and we arrived at Agua Caliente around 3ish. We had a TON of time before 9pm, so we walked around. A LOT. Time actually seemed to go pretty quickly. The only thing I had to eat was an order of fries…I was too anxious to eat. I met a fanclub member, John and he gave me his VIP bag! In it were the Incredible Machine band and a poster! People started to line up around 7:30 and at 8, we filed in! When I got to my seat, and saw that rainbow handprint, I was in tears. I just couldn’t believe that in less than hour, I would be seeing Sugarland! Around 8:50, Kathie and Todd came in and their seats were two rows ahead of me. A little bit after we said our hellos, the lights dimmed and we stand to our feet. Out step Jennifer and Kristian and they begin their opening number, “Wide Open” During Settlin’, Jennifer walks over to the part of the stage were my section is. She’s singing and dancing and looking at us and I wave to her. She’s smiling and waved back and I’m so shocked, I cover my mouth. Jennifer sees this and points to me, kind of mimics me and laughs! She’s too cute! For Tonight, Jennifer brings out her Duets partner, J Rome and they ROCKED it!
Afterwards, Jennifer asks that everyone passes their sign up. I had a very special sign there and I really wanted her to see it. After she looks at two flashy signs (one made with duct tape and Jennifer asks if there was a woman he was seeing), she picks up MY sign! It said “Please Call My Mom For Little Miss?” and she asks for the sign maker to come up. When I climbed up those stairs, I started to freeze up. Kristian holds out his hand and goes “Hi, I’m Kristian!” and he hugs me. When I got over to Jennifer and she asked what my name is, I kind of blank! It took me a few seconds for me to say anything and as I’m dialing my mom, I fear she wouldn’t pick up because it rang for a few good seconds! But she picks up and I’m all “Guess what…guess what…I’m on the stage!” I hand Jennifer my phone and she talks to my mom for a little bit. During this, Kristian brings me a stool to sit and gave me a bottled water and a towel because I think he thought I would pass out…I’m surprised I didn’t! They sang Little Miss and I’m looking at Jennifer and she’s smiling and the audience is smiling and at the end, Kristian gives me a guitar pic and later puts his head to mine and I do the same and *fangirl moment*. Just before I leave the stage, Jennifer hugs me! As I was going back to my seat, I get a BUNCH of high fives!
Their next song was the most voted by text message, Stand Up, but my mind was hardly on it, even though I texted voted for it. They played Genevieve for someone in the audience and Jennifer says that it was the first time they played it this year-I just wish I could have gotten the whole video! After a few more songs, Jennifer brings out her other Duets partner, John and they perform Stay…it was AWESOME! During the encore, I go down to the front of the stage with a bunch of other people, and get a hand slap from Jennifer and as they were waving goodbye, Annie looks at me, smiles and mouths “You rock!” Ahhh! I truly had an amazing time! I got to meet Kathie, Todd, Emily, Heather, who is a Facebook friend, another fanclubber named Jackie, Nicholas Lee, the boy who got to into Everyday America and a slew of others who congratulated me for getting on stage!
I now see why people attend multiple Sugarland concerts. The atmosphere is overwhelming, each show is different, and the anticipation waiting is worth it. Thank you Sugarland for putting on a WONDERFUL show and I will see you again! And here is my mention in the SugarBlog! "Allie Granberry was the second sign picked with a request for "Little Miss" dedicated to her mom, Sharon Lee. Allie was so excited she could barely breathe, and Jennifer said that it was fans like Allie that made the show fun for her. Allie called her Mom on stage while she and Jennifer sang. And even though her eyes were filled with tears, she had a huge smile on her face. Kristian brought her water when she got a little choke up, and everyone high-fived her when she left the stage. It was a night to remember for Allie – and for everyone in Rancho Mirage."

Happy!

So, I haven't updated since the day after my 25th birthday. Not much has happened since then. I DID go to the Riverside County Fair the third Sunday in February and it was GREAT. I was "big sister" for the day to three young girls, and I don't know why, babies and children seem to like me! Despite the fact I nearly puked after getting off two super spinny rides, it was a fun day; probably the funnest since moving here.

I got a late birthday present to myself and on May 25th, 2012, around 8 or so at night, I am FINALLY seeing Sugarland after two long years! SO stoked and beyond excited! My seat is in section 102, Row G, Seat 2. I have other friends attending that night too, so it'll be great to meet them and have a fun time. No Sugarpit at this show, but my seat does make up for it!

I am really hoping my change happens soon. All this sitting around is really getting to my mom and I. I look forward to going back to work (would LOVE to work at a pet store) and going back to college. Yes, I'm a nerd. I miss having my own money and being busy. I look forward to helping those in the same way people have helped us. I want to take Zumba classes and do roller derby. Gonna be weird after like three years (will be three years this coming August), but so worth it. So worth the packing and the two hour trip.

Anyhoo, I've been doing well. I started a soda diet and started walking almost everyday. It's great fun, but I am not looking forward to when the weather gets hot. I hope to purchase another Nintendo Wii, so I can do Wii Sports and Fitness when it gets too hot to step foot outside.

So, that's all for right now. I hope my life gets much more interesting in the weeks to come!

25 Things About Me

Since I'm bored and can't sleep. . .25 things about me.

1. I'm as stubborn as a mule.

2. Sugarland is my life. They made the last two years bearable.

3. I'm quite sensitive, so I take it to heart when someone blocks me on Twitter or unfriends me on Facebook. It just makes me feel like I unintentionally pissed them off. I can't take hearing about deaths of children and moms. No child should die and no child should have to lose their mom.

4. I'm a girly tomboy. I love wearing sneakers, sweats, hoodies and caps, but I also love to get all dolled up.

5. I want to own a BIG multi color eye shadow palette, brushes and a couple of other make up items since my current make up is old.

6. I want to travel the world someday. I also want to see the Northern Lights and stand on the Four Corners.

7. I want to go on a cruise, but after watching the Titanic and seeing about the recent boat accident makes me afraid.

8. I really want to live in England for either 6 months or a year, someplace close to my good friend.

9. I'm random. I say random things at randoms times which makes my friends go "wtf?"

10. As a bully victim for almost 10 years, I wonder if I would have been teased if I were skinny, had long hair and didn't wear glasses.

11. I let my grades slip because I was being teased. I wish I hadn't because I had the smarts to be in AP classes; I just stopped applying myself.

12. My first time on a plane was 2009. I was scared, but I really enjoyed myself.

13. The year 2007 was probably one of the best years-I met my closest friend, got my first job, had fun in college, bought my iPod and first laptop with my own money...it was nice.

14. 2003 was a close second. My friend was over for most of the summer, experienced that blackout, high school was okay because I had my group of friends, my role model, Katie Wagner was still on TV and I went to Atlanta that September. Missed three days of school, but it was worth it.

15. I still use VHS tapes.

16. Whenever my mom and I move later this year, and I get a job, I am going to treat myself to a bunch of things. I've only had a few nice things since moving here. My main things are a tattoo, iPod Touch and laptop and tickets to see Sugarland.

17. I want to have a video game party, a Super Bowl party,and a Golden Girls, Simpsons, Harry Potter and Twilight marathon. I love to entertain people.

18. I love to laugh, especially those ones where you can't stop laughing!

19. I foresee myself either breaking my arm, having appendicitis or mono.

20. My life would be perfect if I could marry my current crush. They still have feelings for me (I hope) and being with them has made me happier...it made them happier by being with me as well.

21. I want to learn to juggle one day.

22. I can eat pizza at every meal and not get tired of it.

23. I want to help the hungry by buying fresh foods and not giving them old, expired foods. Also by donating because everyone deserves to eat.

24. My first daughter's name WILL be Jennifer Ainsley.

25. I want to grow my DVD collection. My goal is to own ALL my favorite movies and TV shows on DVD.

I'm slowly, but surely getting back into writing. This was one of my hobbies and in 2009, I started to lose interest. It feels great because I miss doing fanfiction. Here is link to my newest story (or ficlets, inspired by 10 songs on my iPod) Magic School Bus: Shuffle