-THANKSGIVING WITH MI FAMILIA-

Everybody needs a little Bruce and Shannon around the holidays.

-THANK YOU ROOMMATES.COM-

(INCASE YOU DON'T KNOW ALREADY, MY CURRENT ROOMIE, JACKIE B, IS MOVING OUT IN MID-DECEMBER. JUST YESTERDAY I SIGNED ONTO ROOMMATES.COM AND I ALREADY FOUND A REPLACEMENT. HIS NAME IS JEFF, AND I'M SURE YOU ALL WILL LOVE HIM.)
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(FROM JEFF)
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Hey Alisha,
I like your place too much to say no and you're really cool and I think it would be a lot of fun to live there. If you happen to come across someone else that you think would work out better then don't be reluctant to let me know. I'm extremely flexible so just whatever is best for you. When I was up in Austin this morning I checked out the 24 hour fitness and ended up signing up and shot around a bit. It's pretty cool. The spinning classes are a must. Those are a lot of fun. Well, I'm going to go ahead and take myself off of this site and so if you want to e-mail me my address is (NOT DISCLOSED TO PROTECT MY NEW ROOMMATE).
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(MY RESPONSE BELOW)
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Jeff-
Hells yes. I'm pumped about you wanting to move in. Totally roomie-luv at first sight if you ask me. Seriously. Being that I’m a girl and all, for some reason it always just sucks to live with girls. I’m so looking forward to having a guy around. And my roommate search is over too.

I’m glad you signed up at 24 Hour. You should have told me though and I could have gotten you a discount or something…referrals help ya know. ;) We can ball that shit up. Let me know when you are up there, and I’ll meet you.

Ok, so I’m attaching a document (totally informal…not a lease by any means…just an agreement) to re-assure me that you’re totally legit and that I’m not going to get dicked over. Read through it. Let me know if you’re cool with it. It’s just so that we’re on the same page. If you agree, you can sign it the next time you see me. If you don’t, I’ll change it up. Cool?

Alright, so holler at me next time you’re near. My Darci wants to meet you and hang out soon too.

-Alisha
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(ROOMMATE AGREEMENT)
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Between: Jeff (fill in your last name here please) and Alisha
Drafted: 11/28/05
Agreed Upon: xx/xx/05

Jeff agrees to move in with me in my home at (MY ADDRESS HERE) between the dates of December 16th, 2005 and January 1st, 2006. The rent payment of $550.00 is due to Alisha on the 1st of each month (cash, check, money-order—all ok). If you want to move in early (before January 1st, 2006) I will prorate the rent per day ($550.00 DIVIDED BY the # of days in the month TIMES the number of days you or your stuff is here). We’ll do a month to month lease thing, but if you plan on moving out please give me a month’s notice. If there comes a time that I want you to move out I’ll give you a month’s notice as well.

Alisha and Jeff will split bills (listed and ESTIMATED) below:
-Electric/Waste/Water-$50 (winter) to $100 (summer) per month/per person
-Gas-normally doesn’t exceed $15 per month/per person
-Cable/Roadrunner-roughly $65 per month/per person (but I’d like to reduce this by eliminating digital cable—I don’t use it—and maybe even going dial-up for internet—we can figure it out.)
-Alarm-$17 per month/per person
ESTIMATED TOTAL MAXIMUM BILLS PER PERSON/PER MONTH=$200
You can pay bill for bill as they come, or if you’d prefer to just pay a flat rate of $150 on top of rent the first of each month ($700 per month all bills included)…that may be easier, but it’s totally up to you.

If you foresee something (i.e. travel) that will keep you from being able to pay rent or bills on time, please make the payment out to me early and I will gladly hold it until the 1st of the month. In other words, please pay me sooner than later. The mortgage comes out of my bank account midnight of the 2nd. I like to have “the roommate half” in the bank by the 1st. Otherwise, I’m broke until all the funds settle. Same situation with the bills.

No security deposit is necessary, but if you decide you want to paint or alter the house in any way, please ask first. And please don’t paint the dog.

I can’t think of anything else at this time, except that you also promise to kill the spiders and help me with the disgusting trash. I hate them both. And also we should make a rule to play basketball and do spin class at least twice a week. (I’ll kill you in H-O-R-S-E at least once a week).

Please let me know if you agree with this stuff above or if you have issues and wish to change things.

Thanks Jeff.

Alisha

-DISCOUNT SEARCH-

Home improvements are in the near future and I need the following:

1. Someone who works in the furniture industry. (I’m in the market for a new couch and table.)
2. Someone who can get me a fat discount on laminate floor and tile.
3. An electrician.

Somebody? Anybody?

-PINOCCHIO-

"A glass half empty is indeed half full, but half a lie will never be half the truth."

I've never heard many words more true. Drink up a bottle of Pinocchio and understand what I mean.

http://www.vinopinocchio.it/

It's just wine. But really. Just get some. It's called Pinocchio...like the cartoon. It's fuckin' good. And it's cheap (mel jay). Enjoy.

I love you all.

-IT’S NICE TO SHARE (but not always)-

AIR10143: I'm talking to Counselor...about 3-somes.

DOPEYZEROZERO: I don’t want a 3-some.

AIR10143: I know!
AIR10143: Who do you think i am!
AIR10143: But why not?

DOPEYZEROZERO: I’m not sharing.
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So there you have it...

-GETTING TO KNOW ME-

Compliments of Rachael...Thanks.

WHAT ARE YOU READING?
1967 Volkswagen Beetle Owner’s Manual

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE BOARD GAME?
Operation

FAVORITE MAGAZINE?
Found

FAVORITE SOUND?
The sound of orgasm

WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?
Learning of, or breaking the news of death

FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING?
Snooze

HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?
1

FUTURE CHILD'S NAME?
Austin

WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN LIFE?
Love

DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST?
Occasionally

DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?
Yes, Darci

WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?
Ford Ranger

FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK?
South Beath Diet…I can’t think about alcohol right now

DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI?
Nope.

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Coaching basketball to kids that don’t have parents

EVER BEEN IN LOVE?
More and more everyday

IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL?
Gone. I drink life up.

DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS?
asdf jkl;

WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED?
Pump pump aloe

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER?
5

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH?
College Football

SAY AT LEAST ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
She says something nice to me every single time I come into contact with her, and it’s always genuine.

IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE?
East side Austin, Texas

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING?
My white linen polo shirt

WHICH DO YOU LIKE MORE BEACH, MOUNTAINS, OR CITY?
Beach

WHICH DO YOU PREFER TECHNOLOGY OR ART?
Art

WHICH DO YOU PREFER COMEDY OR HORROR?
Neither. I’m a sucker for love stories. The Notebook anyone?

FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?
The “boy” muscle

WHICH DO YOU PREFER SUSHI OR HAMBURGER?
Sushi

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DAY?
Sunday

WHO DID YOU RECEIVE THIS FROM?
Rachael

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON?
The Charlie Brown Christmas Special

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Saturday. I had big big plans…and they got ruined.

WHAT WOULD YOUR FUNERAL SONG BE?
Drift Away by Dobie Gray (NOT by Uncle Cracker)

WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR WEDDING SONG?
If I got married today…Better When We’re Together by Jack Johnson

WHAT COLOR UNDIES ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW?
Grey

FAVORITE DRINKING GAME?
Again, South Beach

FAVORITE CARD GAME?
Slap Jack

WHICH DO YOU LIKE SUNSET OR SUNRISE?
Sunrise

HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS COOKED?
Hard boiled

FAVORITE TIME OF DAY?
Just before bed

THE LAST CD YOU BOUGHT?
Jason Mraz

WHERE'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
In the arms of the one I love

WHERE'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE MASSAGED?
Shoulders

WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT, STRONG IN MIND OR STRONG IN BODY?
Mind

WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?
7

DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE AFTER LIFE?
Nope

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON?
Winter

-"REAL QUOTES"-

(FROM THE CONCEPT OF “REAL TV”, BUT BETTER)

**This quote comes to you from an IM conversation between Darci and I on the subject of biological kids vs. adoption. Please know that this is just general discussion. Darci and I are not talking about having kids together, per se.**

AIR10143: "Elizabeth said that she’d consider adopting because she doesn't think she can take the pain of child-birth. I was like, oh no...I need my kid to come from me and look like me and all that. Basically, I need to make sure it has my jumpshot.”

[This quote is protected and trademarked by AIR10143creations. Unauthorized use of this quote is strictly prohibitted unless you have written consent or legal approval to do so. And yes, it will cost you.]

-BUGGIN’ OUT-

As some of you may or may not know...My sweet Darci’s in the market for an old Volkswagen Beetle(a.k.a. slug bug). She’s bidding for it on eBay as we speak and she’s selling her truck tonight. I’ll have you all know that the bug is a standard, and Darci does not know how to drive a standard. “What”, you say? I know, this all may seem a little crazy. And trust me, IT IS.

$50 bucks says Darci won’t learn how to drive stick anytime soon, but instead she’ll score my automatic Toyota Tacoma. Smart Darci...Reeeeeal smart. Get yourself a brand new truck for the cost of a ‘67 bug. I’m onto you.

-TO JEEP, OR NOT TO JEEP-

That is the question. In Darci’s and my quest to trade in her truck for a old school slug bug...I find that I’m the one in quite the predicament. She’s getting an awesome trade on her truck and she’ll be in a bug by the end of the month. But, last night as we wandered the Car Max lot I ran into a hot hot black Jeep Rubcion.

Now, many of you know that I’ve only had my new truck for a very short time...6months to be exact. But I realllllly think I need a Jeep. I think a Jeep is very much Alisha.

If the price is right...this just might be my 3rd car in 3 years. I really need to curb my vehicle shopping.

What do you think?

-TACO HELL-

You see that face (above)? It’s 2 a.m. and that sweet face is passed out right next to me.

But, I can’t sleep because 6 hours ago the mouth on that sweet face was consuming Taco Bell.

Draw your own conclusions.

Serenity now lord. I feel like my lungs are collapsing.

-FLASHBACK-

Just siftin' through old pictures. Thought I'd share...

My first Race for the Cure...
I didn't win.
[FROM L to R: A Little Kid, Me, Coach, Jamie]
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My last shot in the Erwin Center...on senior night...
Nailed the 3 against OU, as time ran out.
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My baby boy...as a baby...
He's an old man now.
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Mine and Darci's first date...
And we're still smiling.

-SEEKING WORKOUT PARTNER-

I’m a 5’8” female looking to get back in the swing of working out on a daily basis. I’m a member of 24 Hour Fitness and I prefer to use the Hancock Center location. I work a good ‘ol 9-5 so I’m looking at a 5:30 am start time -- daily. I mostly enjoy treadmill cardio, free weights (light, but many reps), and yoga/pilates classes. The classes go on during the evenings, but I want to knock out the cardio and weight training in the morning.

Is anyone willing to partner up and push me?

I can't do it alone.

-SLUMBER FOR THE CURE-

Race for the Cure is this Sunday November 6th, at 8 am. YES, 8 AM. I know it’s early. And I know that Racing for the Cure requires exercise. But we can do this, together, as a team.

Here’s the plan.

Meet at my house Saturday evening at 6:30pm. We’ll make a trip to Hobby Lobby for team shirts and letters (I’m even hearing whispers of pink hair bows). Then, on the way home, we’ll make a stop at the good ‘ol HEB for pre-game dinner. We’re carbo loading for the big race (i.e. Beer Pong) and then everyone can crash at my house. So bring your best blanket and pillow and put in your request for a sleep-spot now. It’s a slumber party beetches.

Sign up for the race below (link).

RSVP for pre-game celebration (comments section).

(Please contact Darci Carruthers with any questions, comments or concerns. And no, you can't sleep with us, so don't even ask.)

http://www.komenaustin.org