erckajoe

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:10:47 GMT

This weekend was full blown moving everything from apartment to condo. Our bedroom is adorable. Everyone will be moved in a week before I get the chance too, but I really want to mend things with my Mom before giving her a heartattack when I leave. Things won't be that different, I promise.

Besides that, I am very excited and also excited to show people our place. Saturday Trent and I celebrated our first night there. Good ole' four shots of 1800 will make you numb and feel funny all night. We watched UFC and eventaully; although the whole night was fuzzy, we crashed and I slept soon.

If I haven't had time to respond back to anyone, I'm very sorry. If I'm not at work and school I'm passed out or stressin over somethin.

17 more days.

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:46:46 GMT

Things have been fairly busy. I bumped my hours up at work since I am only take two classes this term. In seventeen days we are able to move into our new condo (Pictured below) and these are two Easter photos:

Christ!

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:16:00 GMT

Plans keep changing but I think this one is settled:

We are renting the condo in Oregon City. Three bedroom two and a half bath.

Motivation!

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:07:42 GMT

The last four days I have been doing hundreds of crunches. And that is not an exaggeration one bit. I am very proud of myself for kicking myself into gear and trying to better myself. Often I fear that in relationships you get comfortable with eachother, and you tend to gain weight. Not that gaining weight is bad, but you just lose the motivation to keep fit because your significant other loves you for who you are. However, I don't want to do that to myself, and since we have bad diseases that run through our family- starting young and keeping in shape would be my best bet. I remembered I have a bike still in good shape. I was bummed that Trent almost two years ago had sold it. Not many people own bikes anymore. And I feel like riding one. If anyone has one, and wants to join, please tell me!

And in all seriousness, Sarah and Roxy... let's do some powerwalking!

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:46:04 GMT

April, Adam, Trent and I are trying to rent a house in Happy Valley. Its a two story five bedroom three bathroom house. And by two stories I mean, each level has it's own kitchen literally giving the appearance of living in your own space. Sounds spectacular to me. Please, wish us luck.

Never worth the tears

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:40:01 GMT

I'm sorry if this next line offends you:

I need to buy some sort of penis like figure since that will probably be the only action I'll get for a while. Fucker.

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:49:18 GMT

Around eight or so Brian called me up seeing if I wanted to meet up with him and Jeremy for dinner. I had already ate, but I couldn't pass up the invitation. Too often I pass up invites and end up usually regretting them. Mainly because I have started to feel less social and I know I need to force myself to be the way I used to be.

We were there til about eleven when I finally had to say, "I need to go home. I'm pooped." I wish I wasn't such a weakling when it comes to staying up late. I was having such a good time.

Everytime I see Jeremy I always get flashbacks from years ago when we grew up together. Those are the days I miss.

IM YOURS.

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:16:10 GMT

I forgot to mention that Lisa, Valerie and I went out to CHEVYS all dressed up on Friday. That was pretty much amazing.

Finals are over with. I got the grades I expected. I'm not very proud of two, but honestly, the teacher was horrible and the subject was disgusting with her lack of teaching skills.

Spring break is here. I work almost every day of the week so I won't have much of a break, but money is money.

However, Saturday my folks leave which means fun times with Trent. And Tuesday Ryan and I are going to the beach for the day. Hopefully those days make the whole week fantastic.

I bought a new swim suit. It's adorable. And will be perfect for Hawaii. I best start gettin on the tredmil soon.

And for those who care: Tuesday and Wedensday are my only days during the week I don't have school or work. FYI.

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:45:29 GMT

I got my nails done with Lisa a week or so ago. I likey.

Ben and I went to the hockey game last night. They made the rink green for ST. Pattys Day.

Then I spent the night with my booboo.

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:47:23 GMT

Shop4More4Less.Com

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:24:41 GMT

Dinner. Stand up - Ralphie May with Boyfriend. Spend the night with Trent.

Awesome night.

waaaa

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:49:01 GMT

I saw...

Macky, Michelle, and Trent is one single day.

Don't see Bridge to Ter. it made me cry.

300 today!

Dear Life.

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:12:48 GMT

Life,

You work in funny ways. Let me explain:

Almost a year and a half ago when I began to date Trent everyone that I used to associate myself around had a problem with it. Maybe it was because I began to drift away; which was purposely done, or because I just never spoke about it. I’ve made some stupid mistakes in my past with previous relationships. When it comes down to it you just have to hold your pride and never talk about the down time. People always get bad impressions and seem to engrave those poor assumptions in their brain. I admit, I’ve done it too, and I still do it. It’s all about how the person delivers their negative response. Back to what I was saying, I don’t really know what started the whole, “Lets talk smack about Erica, but never say it to her face” game started, but it was a hoot, and it didn’t really bother me. As I have always said the only thing I didn’t like was how people I had been friends with for so long couldn’t accept what was happening, nor could they approach me with the topic. I began to realize that the changes that were being made in my life were a positive change. I was tired of the drinking and smoking fest. Tired of that being the solution to every problem of a boring city, and honestly, tired of the same faces. I never disliked the friendships that I had with these people, but I just wanted out of the same faces I had seen literally since kindergarten.

After Keaton died I had a big life change with myself. My paranoia became more severe. When I met Trent things relaxed. I changed to a different store for work, met new people, and genuinely enjoyed the way I felt.

My whole point is not about meeting Trent. I think back to what things would have been if I stayed where I was at. My boyfriend had passed away, his best friend got in trouble for distributing alcohol to a minor, a side friend went to rehab for drugs, more friends became sellers, and lastly, a once-close friend is arrested for robbery in the first degree. I could have been one of those people calling everyone during that time going, “OMG ARE YOU SURPRISED? OMG CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?” Looking at it from this perspective, I CAN believe it. If you don’t get yourself out of the downward cycle, you will be apart of it. Whether you’re the problem or you’re associated with the problem.

So to those who read this: No, I don’t hang out with those people and no I don’t do their drugs, and no, I’m not worried that the cops are going to call me, because I have chosen to get myself out of a bad situation and get above it.

For every insult I have ever gotten, and for all the times I felt like crying I’m glad I didn’t waste my time getting my panties in a bunch over it. It was all completely worth it and I would never, ever, say I wish I could change something.

Fate has happened to my advantage by my own choices I have made from the influences that changed me.

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 03:11:52 GMT

Trent and I had dinner at the Olive Garden last night.

Then I spewed it all back up the next morning.

Fantastic.

Don't believe anything I say anymore.

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 18:05:11 GMT

Had dinner with Courtney and Donna last night. I miss them. They are my favorite. My mom went out of town with a few of her girlfriends. Dad and I went and saw RENO 911. Everyone is getting bad reviews, but it was very funny.

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:46:00 GMT

VANCOUVER, Wash. - A 17-year-old who tried to rob a Safeway pharmacy Thursday got himself arrested and caused hours worth of traffic for Interstate 5 commuters.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call that a man had entered the Safeway on Northeast 81st Street and demanded drugs from the pharmacist using a note. Police say the note implied that the suspect was armed.

The manager told the suspect that he would not give him any drugs causing the suspect to run from the store. Witnesses followed the man out of the store and saw him get into a black Volkswagen Jetta. Some of the witnesses were able to write a license plate number on their hands.

The suspect and a male passenger were seen heading north on Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue. CCSO deputies were called to the area. The suspect then was seen getting on to I-5 southbound where Det. Craig Marler began to follow the vehicle.

Due to the threat of a gun, he did not attempt to stop the vehicle until he had assistance from other officers. As officers converged on the suspect vehicle, it crossed the I-5 Bridge in to Portland.

Numerous Portland Police Bureau officers were waiting on the Portland side of the bridge and assisted CCSO deputies by stopping traffic on I-5 near Lombard Street. Police pulled vehicle over and arrested the two male suspects without incident.

The suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Justice Center for interviewing. Police say they did find a gun in the vehicle.

3/1/2007
andrew weddin and sam mcgee...

No one forces you to make bad choices in your life but yourself. For anyone who was surprised, I'm sorry.

Come onn

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:02:16 GMT

Down to size 5. 120 lbs. Five more pounds to go. Someone be my power walking buddy. Please?

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:23:51 GMT

I enjoy winning 20 dollars off of one scratch it, going out to Italian, seeing a movie, and running out of gas with Lisa. Couldn't have had a better Saturday evening.

PS: Countdown three weeks til I get my tattoo.

So Far Away

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:50:25 GMT

I've been changin' but you'll never see me now
I've been changin' but you'll never see me now
Now I'm blaming you for eveything

No more holding it in
How many years can I pretend
And nothing ever goes the way it should

No more sitting in this place
Hoping you might see it my way
Cause I don't think you ever understood
That what I'm looking for are the answers
To why these questions never go away

I'm so far away
I've been changin' but you'll never see me now
I'm so far away
Now I'm blaming you for everything

No more waiting for the end
Of everyday that I will spend
Wishing that I only had a choice

No more pushing it away
Cause I'll be busy watching things go my way
Never looking back on this anymore
Cause what I'm looking for are the answers
To why these questions never go away

I'm so far away
I've been changin' but you'll never see me now
I'm so far away
Now I'm blaming you for everything

I've been changin' but you'll never see me now
Now I'm blaming you for everything

I'm so far away

Hey, hey, watch me wave
Goodbye to yesterday
Nothing left in my way

Hey, hey, I've been saved
With sun shining on my pain
Getting me through this day

Hey, hey, watch me wave
Goodbye to yesterday
Nothing left in my way
feels so good say

I'm so far away
I've been changin' but you'll never see me now
I'm so far away
Now I'm blaming you

I'm so far away

Help me out?

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:00:54 GMT

Someone make me a simple layout with font I can actually read. Please and thank you.

Why do I do this to myself.

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:22:10 GMT

I was a phone call away from getting myself a one way ticket to Arizona and to never come back. And to be honest, the thought is not far from my mind.

Savoring this heart thats healing.

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:07:07 GMT

Barbie,

You give girls false hope about Ken. He's really just a jerk and perfection and fairy tales do not exist.

You bitch.
-Erica

Hey Kayla, we can relate.

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:50:15 GMT

Dear Sanity,

I miss you. Please return.

Sincerely,
Erica

FEELING CRAMPED.

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:40:48 GMT

I feel like the walls are closing in on me.

And to make it worse, I went on a shopping spree with Lisa so now there is even more shit I can't fit into my closet in my room. However, it was totally worth it.

"A babe like you, a mutt like me... it's just crazy enough to work! Happy Valentines Day!"

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:32:25 GMT

"Happy Valentine's Day Baby!! I want you to know just how much I love you! You make me feel so special all the time. I could lose every hand in poker and still be the luckiest guy in the world! I am also very proud of how fast you are growing up, keep it up! I heart you! - Trent"

I love my boyfriend. He made Valentines day great. I love my parents too - and I love family dinners.

I'm glad I got this job at the bank.