I'll be on my own soon

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Saturday July 12, 2008 · 5:12 PM PDT

2008/07/12 · 17:12

Please forgive the lack of political news in this diary. It is just my personal stress being let out.

I am moving out on August 1st, which is not too far from now, with my two best friends. I am only moving about an hour away from home so its not too far, but its far enough. And I am starting to get a little freaked out. I am nineteen years old, the oldest of five children, and the only girl. The only girl part used to get hard at times, but it also has its advantages (my own room).

Needless to say, living at home with so many siblings drives me crazy. It would drive anyone crazy at times. And plus, mom and my step-dad can get on my nerves too as with any family. No one gets along all the time (duh), but even with the worst of arguments (or worse) we always know we are family at the end of the day whether we want to admit it or not.

That is why I am getting a little freaked out about moving away. It will just be weird to be away from all of the craziness and arguments that make me want to pull my hair out. My mom depends on me a lot with my youngest brother, Bob (yes we call him Bob) who is 8, and it will be weird not seeing him everyday and saving him from the torment of the older brothers.

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Moving out for the first time:

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Moving out for the first time:

Is scary, but you'll survive

22 votes

Is awesome! Nothing to worry about!

10 votes

You are doomed. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.

0 votes

Suck it up. Be a man and rub some dirt on it.

2 votes

All firsts are scary. You'll be fine.

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All of the above.

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None of the above.

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Other.

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Come on, off-shore drilling will lower gas prices...

apip0115

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Thursday June 19, 2008 · 6:22 PM PDT

2008/06/19 · 18:22

...in the year 2030. "According to the Energy Information Administration that is the first year new drilling would have an impact on prices," says an article in the TBT. That is some very uplifting news. By that time we might be BEGGING for $4 a gallon. That is also 22 years away. So lets assume that McCain does get elected (God no) and this does happen (no way), he would need to live to the age of 93 to say his plan made an impact on gas prices.

Our Governor, good old fake tan Charlie boy is obviously on his knees kissing McCain's you know what for the VP spot. His chances of re-election aren't looking too good and the only reason I can think of that he wouldn't care about his re-election is the VP spot. You don't need to be Governor if you are going to be in the White House.

Sadly the Republicans are playing the sympathy card on voters who won't know this information. All they will hear is "I want to lower your gas prices." Hell yeah who doesn't want that? And sadly many Americans won't live to see the day.

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Wednesday June 18, 2008 · 4:42 PM PDT

2008/06/18 · 16:42

You know that face people make when they realize something? That "lightbulb" expression? Well have you ever seen it happen to about 40 people at once?

My American Government teacher was talking to us about Iraq and he did something great. He asked us, "No matter what your opinion of the war is, who can tell me how we win in Iraq? What is the criteria? What constitutes a victory?"

There was that usual awkward silence for what seemed like years, and no one said a word. Everyone was staring at him like they were waiting for the answer and when he realized this he said, "I don't know I'm asking you guys."

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I'll be on my own soon

Come on, off-shore drilling will lower gas prices...

John McCain should educate us