How is it, Lord, that we are cowards in everything save in opposing Thee?

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 05:04:15 GMT

1.What is your favorite Christmas carol/song?
O Holy Night and others, but I cant think of them now...

2.White lights or multiciolored?
depends where they are going

3. Do you have a cut tree, live tree or an artificial tree?
We always get a real tree.

4. Eggnog, mulled cider, or hot chocolate?
Wassail.

5. Do you decorate your house with lights?
yeah, usually my bro, dad, and i do it for my mom because she likes it so much.

6. Do you write a Christmas letter?
Someone in our family does -- it rotates.

7. Do you like receiving Christmas letters/photos?
Yessssssssss

8. What is your favorite Christmas story/movie?
The one about that little baby who was born outside in the middle of the night to two selfless and faithful parents, and would someday redeem all of humanity.

9. Have you ever made a gingerbread house?
I feel like i probably did back in the day.

10. Poinsettias or holly?
Pointsettias!!!!

11. Do you display a nativity scene?
Yes.

12. Do you bake Christmas cookies?
Yes.

13. Ham or turkey?
Both!

14. In what languages can you wish someone a Merry Christmas (without cheating)?
English, French, Spanish, and Ima learn how to say it in Latin :-)

15. Do you know all the words to Jingle Bells?
yesssssssssssss

16. Do you put presents under the tree?
yeahhhh

17. How do you eat a candy cane?
i try to suck on it but end up crunching it.

18. What is your biggest holidays pet peeve?
How it is so secularized. Whatever happened to Advent??

19. What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
Just being with the family, staying in PJs all day and haning out & eating, baking, and playing games.

20. What was the best present you ever got for Christmas?
Probably calls and emails from people I didnt expect to hear from.

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 15:00:19 GMT

Well I survived Thanksgiving! I pretty much just was a smart ass the whole night and the family was so confused. They're used to me being quiet. HA. I whipped out the throar punch, and I think its going to catch on in the Kenealy household. It's provocative enough for the uncles to like it. I got my birthday presents. A pair of earrings, money, a jewelry box, a gap gift card, and socks from my grandma. I think it was most excited about the socks. I DESPERATELY need socks...and they were pretty ones. ha.

Sarah and Gigi, you will probably be the only ones who will appreciate this:
Ok, so at dinner we had biscuits, and they were teeny tiny, and I'm like "oh, my mom has never made that kind of biscuits before" then someone asks about them and I realize that the GF made the biscuits. THe irony is that BMJ, CFR had asked if she was a biscuit, and then I realize that she made the biscuits. Ok, well it was funny to me and i laughed out loud and people stared. Then I throat punched her. Ok not really, but I thought it might make the story bettr. She did, however, spill her sparkling apple cider into my brother's wine, which then spilled as well. I'm sure she was mortified, but none of us really cared. With 9 kids and 10 grandkids we are all used to it by now.

I drove the parents home (they were tired and my mom + wine = a fun time). When we got home we realized that everyone on the Cape waws without power. We pulled out the candles and lit the wood burning stove (which kicks out a LOT of heat) and the kids set up camp in the living room. I was the chaperone (you know, dont want any hanky panky going on in this house - not til they're married, and even then they need to go ELSEWHERE for that). Tuckie snuggled up under my blanket with me and we kept each other warm. Around 2 or so the power came back on and woke be up since the lamp above my head turned on, and the answering machine started beeping. Tuck, Roxanne and I moved to our bedroom and prayed it wouldnt take too long for the room to heat up. It was kind of fun to be without power, but it would have been more fun if it was just the 4 (+2 pups) of us.

Now everyone has left. My mom went to work, david + 1 went back to georgia, and my dad is shopping. The pups and I are here holding down the fort. My brother is not coming home for Christmas this year. That will be weird. I'm a little bitter about it. I don't really care if he's here, but my mom really loves it when we are all together, and that doesnt happen very often anymore (especially since he is always brining home new trollops). I just dont want my mom to be sad at christmas time. Oh well. Life changes.

But, for now I think it is time for me to eat and then sit in front of the tv. Perhaps a little later on the pups and I will go out adventuring, but for now they are on their first round of napping. Sleep well, little ones.

Back to FU around 2:00 on Sunday. Who else will be there? Want to hang out? Aight, comment let me know when you are getting back to FU.

2 entries in 2 days. I MUST be bored.

-Mag

Thu, 24 Nov 2005 21:04:55 GMT

Thanksgiving!

well its 3:30 and I have nothing to do. I'm sitting in the living room, the fire is dying down, and my dad's ipod is playing some good oldies (yes, my dad has an ipod and I don't). The house smells good because my mom is baking pies for tonight. I just had a turkey sandwich and it was delicious.

So the bus ride was ok. I left at 2pm and got home at 9pm. Everyone always says "oh, annapolis isnt too far, what -- 4 hours?" Heh. Well that would be the case if i had a car, but since i have to go to the city to catch my bus, and have to arrive there early, it makes it more like 7 or 8. Which again, I wouldn't mind at all if I had someone to travel with. I took the bus home with Gigi one time, and it was so much fun! Sure, we were almost beaten up by this black woman and a russian, but hey, we laughed a lot, so it was cool baby.

It is weird being in Annapolis. Its like I'm in limbo. Half of my heart wants to be up at Fordham, because that is really my home now. The other half wants to be in Georgia, because that is where my memories are, my friends are. But, I'm stuck somewhere inbetween. Don't get me wrong, I love my family, and I love being with my parents and puppies...ok and I guess my brother too. But its just weird. This house is just a house -- it isnt my home. My room is just a room, it isnt MY room. I don't even recognize half of our furniture anymore.

My brother brought his girlfriend too. Ha. I really shouldnt say much about that, but lets just say that I'm not ready to share my family yet, especially when I'm still trying to get used to our new living situation. It is too much. Holidays is time spent with family -- your OWN family. I can't relax and be myself with a guest here, and my mom CERTAINLY cannot. She is the one who ends up entertaining my BROTHER's guest. I hate that. I just want us all to be comfortable and happy and our ridiculous selves -- none of this polite crap. The Gf is nice and all, but I dont know her, she doesnt know me...im not going to pretend we are best friends. I dont know...its like not only is this not my house, but its not JUST my family anymore. I hate that I have to be on my best behavoir on the holidays now too! I can't lounge around in my pjs, not showering, and just being my weird self. BOOOOOOOO.

But im not in a bad mood. "Time after time" is playing on the ipod now. I miss my Fordham Fam. I wish we could all have a thanksgiving together. How fun would that be? Oh man it would be awesome. I can't wait until we are old and all get together for weddings and parties. What fun!

I am looking forward to my birthday SO MUCH. I just CANNOT wait to spend time surrounded by my best friends. Really that is the best part about my birthday. OK, yes, turning 21 will be so awesome and i will surely make the most of it that night when we bar hop, but the real gift is to be able to see everyone i love, and everyone who loves me there in front of me all at once. OK guys, im going to go ahead and say it, i might cry at the sunday party. haha, i will just be so happy!

ANYWAY, I got a new cell phone, so I don't have anyone's numbers anymore. Please IM me your numbers, or email them to me @ my gmail account. If you don't know my gmail account, send them to maggiemae02(at)juno.com.

Thats all I got.

for now.

Does anyone have any good books to recommend? I need one for the ride back to Fordham.

Omnem vestri amo!

In Eo,
Mag

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 14:26:25 GMT

Everybody:

PINATA!!!

Spell this word backwards; the word is "platinum"

gigi: m
jason: ::shakes head in terror, wants gigi to start over::
gigi: m

tropical storm
sugar buzz
washing hair

I WILL SURVIVE!

more game nights MUST happen.

See ya.

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:10:15 GMT

Jim Price is my hero.

I have not been shown such kindness in a very long time.

Thanks, pal.

-Mag

Gigi said I should do this:

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 04:38:21 GMT

Please leave a one-word comment that you think best describes me.

It can only be one word.

No more.

Then copy & paste this in your journal so that I may leave a word about you.

Let's hear it for St. Ignatius

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:19:16 GMT

well, Ignatian Heritage Week has come and gone.

I think it went really well -- everyone I've spoken to has said the same.

We put a lot of hard work into it, and it certainly paid off. The Spirit was truly with us the entire week.

We've budgeted for next semester, and it looks like the spring will be fun-filled. About 2 events per month, aside from our other club pot-lucks, frisbee games, and such.

Here's a picture of the Ciszek Hall Open House, which started the week off with a bang:

Look who's the life of the party! hahaha shannon looks scary, and it looks like im missing a tooth. I guess thats what happens when you resize...

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:49:31 GMT

You scored as Captain Jack Sparrow. Roguish,quick-witted, and incredibly lucky, Jack Sparrow is a pirate who sometimes ends up being a hero, against his better judgement. Captain Jack looks out for #1, but he can be counted on (usually) to do the right thing. He has an incredibly persuasive tongue, a mind that borders on genius or insanity, and an incredible talent for getting into trouble and getting out of it. Maybe its brains, maybe its genius, or maybe its just plain luck. Or maybe a mixture of all three.

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Captain Jack Sparrow

92%

The Amazing Spider-Man

83%

Maximus

58%

Lara Croft

50%

Neo, the "One"

46%

William Wallace

46%

The Terminator

38%

Indiana Jones

38%

Batman, the Dark Knight

33%

James Bond, Agent 007

21%

El Zorro

17%

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I secretly love these things

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 02:35:55 GMT

If you read this, if your eyes are passing over this right now, even if we don't
speak often, please post a comment with a memory of you and me. It can be
anything you want, either good or bad.

When you're finished, post this
little paragraph on your blog and be surprised (or mortified) about what people
remember about you.

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 04:12:14 GMT

I will never again contribute any time, thought, or money to Global Outreach.

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 20:10:38 GMT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEEFCAKE!!!

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:58:51 GMT

1. Best memory of you and me.
2. Favourite thing about me.
3. What's the best thing you've ever done with me.
4. What's my best quality.
5. What's my worst quality.
6. Describe me in as many adjectives as you want.
7. If you could set me up with someone who would it be.
8. Name one band i like.
9. Name one thing i wear.
10. Name one thing i love.
11. Name one thing you think i should have.
12. Say one fact about me.
13. Write your honest opinion of me.
14. Post this on your journal.

zzzzzzzzzzzz WHAM!

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 04:48:52 GMT

midterms are sucking.

prayers are appreciated.

sorry i missed you guys this weekend. I'll have to come down there sometime soon.

Ok Jesus, I need you, big boy!

-Mag

Damn straight! Gigi, i wanna see your results...

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 04:58:33 GMT

Your Kissing Purity Score: 74% Pure

For you, kissing isn't a casual thing

Lip to lip action makes your heart sing

Kissing Purity Test

Sun, 09 Oct 2005 19:18:33 GMT

The Sonnet
Deliberate Gentle Love Dreamer (DGLDf)

Romantic, hopeful, and composed. You are the Sonnet. Get it? Composed?

Sonnets want Love and have high ideals about it. They're conscientious people, caring & careful. You yourself have deep convictions, and you devote a lot of thought to romance and what it should be. This will frighten away most potential mates, but that's okay, because you're very choosy with your affections anyway. You'd absolutely refuse to date someone dumber than you, for instance.

Your exact opposite:
Genghis Khunt

Random Brutal Sex Master

Lovers who share your idealized perspective, or who are at least willing to totally throw themselves into a relationship, will be very, very happy with you. And you with them. You're already selfless and compassionate, and with the right partner, there's no doubt you can be sensual, even adventurously so.

You probably have lots of female friends, and they have a special soft spot for you. Babies do, too, at the tippy-top of their baby skulls.

ALWAYS AVOID: The 5-Night Stand, The False Messiah, The Hornivore, The Last Man on Earth

CONSIDER: The Loverboy

Link: The 32-Type Dating Test by OkCupid - Free Online Dating.
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I wish i had a bag with as good of a story as Justinian does.

Sun, 09 Oct 2005 05:46:26 GMT

Ok, so I think i want to be a latin teacher fo rizzle.

i unlocked hannah's door for her today, and saw her wheelock's and was delighted and proceeded to talk to her for 15 min about the joys of translation.

what is the one thing that makes you overflow with joy? what is it that you never get tired of doing? what are you always eager to do?

for me...it's a) Latin b) God things c) stuff with Jebs

comment and tell me what yours are.

what else, what else...

school is pretty good. im loving fordham, but really stressed out because of all the junk i got going on...but i wont quit anything cause i love it all so muchhhhhhh. I will not, however, take 2 courses that overlap again. Leaving early from Greek and going straight to Classic Christian Texts is killing me. I need to just buckle down and get my Greek work done earlier, thats all. I don't know why I am such a procrastinator. I was really bad about that these past 2 weeks, but Ima change that. Did I mention that I love God? Ha. I love reflecting SO MUCH. I've done it for the bulletin, Praise and Worship, and retreats, and it is SUCH a challenge, and I worry SO much about it, but it is always such a fruitful process. God never fails to push me in the right direction, or show me what I need to see for myself and share with others. Many good things come from opening yourself up for others. Its scary, but so, so good.

I don't really have anything else to say at the moment.

It has been a ridiculously busy year so far, but I have also met some really really awesome people, so I am very pleased. Man, we can be such graces for others if we would only be ourselves and never hesitate to do the loving urgings of our hearts!

so yeah, im happy. i miss my family like whoah, but God is good; life is good.

Don't forget to comment and tell me what that thing is that fills you with joy; what you never tire of doing.

Peace, my brothers and sisters!

Mag

Sun, 09 Oct 2005 01:46:12 GMT

How You Life Your Life

You have a good sense of self control and hate to show weakness.
You're laid back and chill, but sometimes you care too much about what others think.
You prefer a variety of friends and tend to change friends quickly.
You tend to dream big, but you worry that your dreams aren't attainable.

How Do You Live Your Life?

Sun, 09 Oct 2005 01:44:38 GMT

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free.

In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored.

You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic.

Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets.

Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.

You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.

In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

Sat, 08 Oct 2005 03:35:37 GMT

Your French Name is:

Juliette Prigent

What's Your French Name?

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 03:49:12 GMT

Your Brain's Pattern

Your mind is a firestorm - full of intensity and drama.

Your thoughts may seem scattered to you most of the time...

But they often seem strong and passionate to those around you.

You are a natural influencer. The thoughts you share are very powerful and persuading.

What Pattern Is Your Brain?

You Are Japanese Food

Strange yet delicious.
Contrary to popular belief, you're not always eaten raw.

What Kind of Food Are You?

Amo linguam Latinam!

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 23:33:57 GMT

I am in the middle of translating "Lucretia: Paragon of Virtue" for Latin tomorrow, and I have come to a realization. Latin is starting to become second nature to me.

I am so happy!

I can translate sentences without having to look up every other word, and I get my tenses right without even thinking!

I love Latin.

I think it is my vocation in life to be a Latin teacher. There aren't enough female Latin teachers, if you ask me!

LATIN IS AMAZING

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 02:53:34 GMT

i want nachos

my poor heart

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 04:14:24 GMT

Legends of the Fall = SADDEST MOVIE EVER

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 01:51:29 GMT

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aaaaaaaaaaaamen!

Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:56:17 GMT

I LOVE THE RETREAT TEAM!!!

I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to bond with all of you this weekend.

And, I'm also happy to say that, as Sarah so eloquently put it, KFC eaters of the world can go in peace today.

Guys, I am so energized and excited -- it's going to be a great year. Lots of prayin and lots of praiz and taiz!

ITS NOT EVEN 10AM AND IM ALREADY PUMPED UP FOR JC

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!