| Annas epilogue |
[Oct. 17th, 2005|10:52 pm] |
Anna M. Stevenson graduated Magnum Cum Late (sp?) in the class of 2008 from Yale University.
She later went on to Cambrige Unversity in the UK.
After playing in the London Symphony Orchastra, she built her own music hall, and named it after her father.
She married a british man named Callum, and they have 3 children, Anthony, Melissa, and Emily.
Anna and Abby are now closer then ever.
(sorry its late, my dad got married last weekend and things have been hectic) |
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[Jun. 6th, 2005|09:51 am] |
Abby just left this morning. And its weird, you know? I mean, I planned on having the summer to be a time when we can patch things up, you know? We've started out rocky, but things got better. Shes going up to Vermont, but she'll still be able to call and email me.
maybe I can visit her and surprise her. |
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| BLAH |
[May. 31st, 2005|03:42 pm] |
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She just..
ugh
I'm sick of her.
You'd think she'd be over it by now. But no, shes still complaining about me signing her up. I'm sorry Abby. Okay? I'm a bitch. Thats just something that you need to get over about. You enjoyed your first year. YOU HAD FUN! So don't even make it seem like you didn't enjoy it.
I hate fighting with her. I really honestly truely do. I just...I don't know. She keeps bringing up my "Yale friends". She makes it sound like they're a whole different type of people. They're not!!! They're completely normal, intellegent people. They're not stuck up. They're not snobs. If they were, I wouldn't care what they thought because I wouldn't care about them.
I don't know. I'm gunna organize or something...I can't focus. |
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| Numerous random pointless thing |
[May. 24th, 2005|11:01 am] |
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| |  bored | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | That thing you do - The wonders | ] |
Killing time before All My Children starts
Current Clothes: Brown "Summer Lovin'" tshirt and jean shorts
Current Mood: bored
Current Taste: toothpaste
Current Hair: in a messy bun
Current Thing I ought to be doing: Offering to help Abby
Current book: Gasping for Airtime - Jay Mohr
Current CD: Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson
Current Refreshment: Pink lemonade
((Last Person...))
You Talked To: Shan
You Instant Messaged: Jen
You Yelled At: I'm not sure.
((Who do you want to...))
Kill: Ha! Nobody right now
Get High With: I don't really do drugs.
Talk to offline: uh...you?
((Have you ever...))
Gotten Drunk: not really
Eaten an entire box of oreos: nope
Been on Stage: yes
Gotten in a car accident: nothing major
((Either/or...))
Coffee or hot chocolate: Either
Lace or Satin: satin
New or old: Depends
Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt: Tom Cruise when he was young
Vogue or Cosmopolitan: Cosmo
Jeans or Cords: jeans
Sweater or Sweatshirt: sweatshirt
Tshirt or Tank Top: tank top
Skirts or Dress: both
Wool or cotton: cotton
Rose or Lily: lily
Oldies or Pop: pop
((In the last 24 hours, have you...))
Cried: No.
Helped someone: yes
Bought something: Yes, if you count coffee
Gotten Sick: no
Gone to the movies: no
Gone out for dinner: no
Moved On: nothing to move on from
Talked to someone you have a crush on: i dont know if i have a "crush"
Had a serious talk: Not really. I need to though
Missed Someone: yes
Hugged someone: yes
Fought with your parents: no
Fought with a friend: nope
((Do you...))
Have a crush on someone: Not really
Eat with your mouth open: no
What color is your carpet in your room: white
Whats the last CD you bought: I'm not sure
How did you spend last summer: Getting ready for Yale, Working with the children's orchestra, playing my violin.
When's the last time you showered: in the morning
Are you lonely: not really
Are you happy: i guess so
Are you wearing pajamas: no.
((What do you think of...)
Whats your full name: Anna Michelle Stevenson
Nicknames: Banana, twinny
Single or taken: Single
Sex: Girl
Where do you live: Stoneybrook, CT
Sex or ice cream: Ice Cream <3
What are you doing right now: taking a survey
What was the last thing you did: answered my cell phone.
What is right next to you: my cell phone.
If you were a toy, what would you be: An Elmo bass guitar
Where do you want to go on your honeymoon: Italy
How's the weather right now: hot and sunny
Whats your ring tone: Since you've been gone
What do you think a toblerone is: It's really good German chocolate
What school do you attend: Yale University
Do you own a vehicle: yes
Fave day of the year: April 25. cause it's not too warm and it's not too cool. All you need is a light jacket <3
Are you too shy to ask anyone out: Yes, usually
If you could change your name to anything what would it be: I kind of like my name.
Fave quote: "Its not over til youre under ground" - greenday
Zodiac sign: Libra
Fav. #: 3
Summer or Winter: summer
Day or night: night
Sunrise or sunset: sunset <3
Have you ever broken a bone: no
Do you hate anyone? hate is such a strong word.
( nifty+thing+under+the+cut )
( Read more... )
Fun. Only about a half hour until All My Children now. Maybe I'll make lunch and turn on CNN for a bit. |
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[May. 24th, 2005|10:38 am] |
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| [ | Current Music |
| | That thing you do - The Wonders | ] |
You...do that thing you do...breakin my heart in two...like you always do...
So I just watched an excellent movie on HBO. It was about this group from the 60's called "The Wonders". The movie was called That Thing You Do and I'm positive it was one of the greatest ones I've seen in a while. It had Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler, and a bunch of other people. I don't know, it was one of those movies that made you want to get up and dance, which I guess it was a good thing that I was alone when I was watching it.
Abby's been in her room studying for finals, so I haven't bugged her really. I'm thinking about going in there later and offering help, but I'm not sure how that will go. Wish me luck.
I was thinking about talking to Abby about throwing a little "welcome to summer" party. I don't know how she'd feel about doing that with me though. But I don't know. The name "Aloha Summer" sounded good to me, but that might not be taken as well, because Aloha means both hello and goodbye. So I shall continue to come up with names.
Oh well, off to do something nonproductive for the time before my soaps start. |
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[May. 23rd, 2005|01:58 pm] |
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| | Are you happy now - Michelle Branch | ] |
Home Sweet Home.
Abby's here. It seems like shes surviving her freshman year finals. Or atleast thats what shes letting mom beleive. I don't know. I'm hoping that now that we're both back home for the summer, things can be better.
I'm considering things, but I'm not sure. I hate times like this. I need to relax. I think I'll make a smoothie. |
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[May. 19th, 2005|08:56 pm] |
Mmmm. I just woke up from a short nap. I love those. I've spent most of the day packing. I'm done with all my finals, finally. They seemed to take forever.
I'm going home tomorrow. I can't wait. I really miss it back home. And I miss my bed. My big soft bed.
Okay, just a quick update. Must finish packing by tomorrow! |
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[Apr. 30th, 2005|02:10 pm] |
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| | Rich Girl - Gwen Stefani | ] |
From Miranda who took it from Stacey who took it from Claudia
LAYER ONE:
-- Name: Anna Stevenson
-- Birthplace: New York
-- Current Location: Yale University =D
-- Eye Color: Brown
-- Hair Color: Brown
-- Height: 5'6"
-- Right or Lefty: Lefty
LAYER TWO:
-- The shoes you wore today: my red ones
-- Your perfect pizza: mushrooms, olives,
-- Goal you'd like to achieve: Become a professional musician
LAYER THREE:
-- Your thoughts first waking up: "Wheres the coffee?"
-- Your best physical feature: my smile?
-- Your bedtime: Depends
-- Your most missed memory: High school.
LAYER FOUR:
-- Pepsi or Coke: Coke
-- McDonald's or Burger King: BK
-- Single or group dates: Single
-- Adidas or Nike: Nike
-- Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton
-- Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
-- Cappuccino or coffee: cappuccino
LAYER FIVE:
-- Smoke: No
-- Cuss: Not often
-- Sing: Only in the shower
-- Shower every day: Yes
-- Have a crush(es): Sort of.
-- Do you think you want to go to college: I am in college.
-- Like(d) high school: I loved it...at times.
-- Want to get married: Eventually.
-- Believe in yourself: Sometimes.
-- Get motion sickness: Not really.
-- Think you're attractive: Sure.
-- Think you're a health freak: A bit.
-- Get along with your parent(s): Yeah.
-- Like thunderstorms: No
-- Play an instrument: Yes.
LAYER SIX:
In the past month...
-- Drank alcohol: No
-- Smoked: No
-- Done a drug: No
-- Had Sex: No
-- Made Out: Yes
-- Gone on a date: Yes.
-- Gone to the mall?: Yep
-- Eaten an entire box of Oreos: No.
-- Eaten sushi: Yes
-- Been on stage: Yes
-- Been dumped: No, but I did sort of break up with Shane.
-- Made homemade cookies: No
-- Gone skinny dipping: No
-- Dyed your hair: No
-- Stolen anything: No
LAYER SEVEN:
Ever...
-- Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: No
-- Been caught "doing something": Nah
-- Been called a tease: Yeah, but I think it was a joke.
-- Gotten beaten up: No
-- Shoplifted: No--
Changed who you were to fit in: A little bit, sure.
LAYER EIGHT:
-- Age you hope to be married: By 30.
-- Numbers and Names of Children: 3.
-- Describe your Dream Wedding: Small, romantic.
-- How do you want to die: Thats a bit morbid. I don't want to die.
-- Where do you want to go to college: I'm at Yale.
-- What do you want to be when you grow up: Professional Muscian. Or a teacher.
-- What country would you most like to visit: Italy
LAYER NINE:
In a guy/girl..
-- Best eye color: Brown or Blue
-- Best hair color: Dark
-- Short or long hair: Short
-- Height: Taller then me
-- Best weight: Fit... not too fat or skinny.
LAYER TEN:
-- Number of people I could trust with my life: 2
-- Number of CDs that I own: Very many.
-- Number of piercings: One in each ear
-- Number of tattoos: 0
-- Number of times: Number of times...?
-- Number of scars on my body: One
-- Number of things in my past that I regret: A few. |
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| Oh gosh |
[Apr. 10th, 2005|02:37 pm] |
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| |  lonely | ] |
Its been forever since I have updated this thing. I don't know why I have it. It's not like I have any friends. haha. oh well.
Shane and I are "on a break" and I'm really sure that we aren't getting back together. Things just aren't the way that they used to be. I don't know. Maybe I just don't have this whole "girlfriend" thing down yet.
I'm going home in two weeks. Passover starts on the 23rd, so mom wants me and Abby to come home to go to the synagogue with her. I think Grams is coming too. That'd be nice. I haven't seen her since Chanukah.
I wonder if Abs is still pissed at me. I mean, its not like we have our daily phone calls anymore. I call her sometimes, but its been like 2 or 3 times since Chanukah. Thats less then one time a month. Shes my sister. I wish we could get along better.
I don't know, I think I'm gunna lay down or something. I'm not in the best mood. Shan if you read this (which im not sure you do) feel free to stop by sometime.
Love, Anna |
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[Feb. 16th, 2005|08:58 pm] |
Shane took me out for dinner. It was great. Really really fancy place. He brought a rose for me when he picked me up, and then he bought another one durring dinner. It was beautiful. And then we went for a carriage ride =D Shane is the greatest.
I heard that Shannon's floormate guys sang for them. So not fair. lol. I've got to get better floormates next year. Or maybe by then I'll live with Shane. Doubt it, but who knows? |
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| Happy Valentines Day |
[Feb. 14th, 2005|05:55 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
| |  ecstatic | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Save me - Unwritten Law | ] |
Shane and I are going out tonight <3
I'm excited. He's got something planned but he's not telling me. But its okay. Tonight should be a good night. More of an update later. <3 |
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[Feb. 12th, 2005|06:37 pm] |
I think I could deal with this... |
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[Feb. 11th, 2005|08:51 pm] |
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| | lonely | ] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | Look what you've done - Jet | ] |
I want things to be back to the way things used to be with Abby. Its been a whole semester and things aren't back to the way they used to be. We don't talk daily. We aren't always laughing. I need my sister back.
Shane came over today and I cried. I told him how much I needed Abby. I was pathetic for crying so much.
I think I'm going to go and visit her. Maybe next weekend. Or I'll call her. No, that wouldn't be as effective. Because then there could be that wierd awkward silence. I don't want to deal with that.
I just...I don't know.
I wish she could be at Yale with me. Or I were with here at Stoneybrook U I wish she could be here with me.
I don't know anymore. I'll write more later or something. Call me. Someone. |
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| Hey... |
[Feb. 10th, 2005|05:04 pm] |
| [ | Current Music |
| | I'm not okay (I promise) - My chemical romance | ] |
Long time since the last update. I haven't talked to Abby in a while. I don't know, its awful. All over break when I went home...I don't know. Abby still hates me for this. Deep down inside, I know she does. Its just not the same as it used to be.
I really wish I could get her to see that I did this for a good reason. I know she could love Stoneybrook University if she wanted to.
But infront of mom, we act like everythings fine. It's not.
Shane just stoped by, I'll update later or something |
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| My twin sister hates me. |
[Aug. 25th, 2004|05:30 pm] |
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Well. My plan worked. Abby's going to be enrolled at Stoneybrook U. But I think it's cost me my relationship with her. She was sooooo pissed last night when she figured out what I did. There was screaming and swearing and crying, and Abby smashed this vase she and I made together at camp when we were in first grade. Real mature, I know, but it just sent a shiver down my spine. She hates me. Like, really. Hates me. |
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| I've done it now |
[Aug. 21st, 2004|01:00 pm] |
Yesterday, I went to Stoneybrook U and posed as Abby and signed her up for some classes. I also filled out all the necessary forms for grants and scholarships and loans, though I'm sure if Abby decides to go, Mom will help her out.
If she decides to go! And I hope she does! She just doesn't know what she's doing to herself by pretending to "postpone" college.
Now, I just have to figure out how to tell her she's enrolled. She should be happy! She'll still get to stay in Stoneybrook, which is what she wanted, but she'll also get a degree, which is what is good for her.
I hope she won't be mad. |
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| Anna's great idea |
[Aug. 20th, 2004|02:06 pm] |
Abby sometimes talks about the Baby-Sitters Club and how Kristy Thomas started it all. Sometimes Abby refers to the club itself as "Kristy's Great Idea."
Well, I've just had a great idea of my own. I'm going to get my sister into college, by hook or by crook. I just haven't figured out exactly how, yet.
The wheels are turning. I'll get back to you. |
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| My past is haunting me. |
[Aug. 19th, 2004|11:20 am] |
I've been trying to relax a little for the last few days. I'm kicking butt on my summer preparations for Yale, so I'm trying to kick back a little. It's hard, though. Dad used to talk about "burning the candle at both ends," and I'm afraid that's what I'm doing. It's not enough that I've read all of my books and written papers and gathered most of the stuff I'm taking with me. I'm finding myself spending hours online, perusing the Yale bulletin and anticipating what classes I might take in the future, then trying to figure out what books I'll need to read for THEN. I'm getting out of control, I swear!
Things are still a little weird with Abby; I don't think it would be very relaxing to spend time with her because I've felt really on-edge around her lately. It's as though we're drifting apart. I don't really understand why. It's not like we're fighting all the time. We had a couple of tiffs about her college plans, but aren't we more than just where we're going to college? And when? And... if?
I think I'm also weirded out by her insistence that I'm nothing if I don't act like a "bad girl." The thing is that there's more to me than she realizes. I never told anyone about this, but in 4th grade, I smoked a cigarette with this girl in our class. I went to her place after school. Abby couldn't go because she had just had a really bad asthma attack. The girl's mom wasn't home, and we went out on the fire escape and smoked some of her mom's cigarettes. I think this girl used to do it all the time, but I never had, and I hated it, so I never did it again. I know smoking one cigarette in fourth grade is nothing compared to what kids my age do, but you have to admit that being a fourth grader who smoked--even once--is pretyt badass. I never told anyone about that, especially Abby, because I thought they would be disappointed in me. You know; caving in to peer pressure and whatnot. Now, if I ever tried to live it up with my peers, they'd all think I was some big poser.
I just can't win. |
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| This year. |
[Aug. 15th, 2004|02:14 am] |
Here is my life for the next year:
Fall 2004
August 27, Friday Residences open to freshmen, 9 a.m.
Eee! That's in just less than two weeks! I have so much to do. I need to pack. I need to buy some stuff for my dorm. I need to finish my reading. I need to double check my financial aid (that's one thing having a dead dad and being Jewish will get you: money for college). I need to make sure Mom knows when to take off work so she can take me.
I hope Abby will come. I still think she's being stupid not going to college, but I hope she'll still come see me off. I hope I haven't alienated her so much that she'll never set foot on a college campus again.
Moving on.
September 1, Wednesday Fall-term classes begin, 8.30 a.m.
October 22-24, Friday - Sunday Parents Weekend
What the hell happens on a parents' weekend? And shouldn't they have used an apostrophe there? Like I did? I pulled this directly off the Yale website. For crying out loud!
November 19, Friday Fall recess begins, 5.20 p.m.
That will be nice. I hadn't imagined a fall break. Maybe I can go on a trip. See? I can think outside the box. The box of collegiate life.
November 29, Monday Classes resume, 8.30 a.m.
December 3, Friday Classes end, 5.20 p.m.
Reading period begins
December 11, Saturday Final examinations begin
I can tell already this is going to be a tumultuous time for me.
December 18, Saturday Examinations end, 5.30 p.m.
Winter recess begins
December 19, Sunday Undergraduate residences close, 12 noon
They sure don't want you to hang around too long, do they?
Spring 2005
January 5, Wednesday Undergraduate residences open
January 10, Monday Spring term classes begin, 8.30 a.m.
January 17, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
Classes do not meet
March 4, Friday Spring recess begins, 5.20 p.m.
March 21, Monday Classes resume, 8.30 a.m.
May 3, Tuesday Final examinations begin, 9 a.m.
May 10, Tuesday Examinations end, 5.30 p.m.
May 11, Wednesday Residences close, 12 noon, for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
May 22, Sunday Baccalaureate Day
May 23, Monday University Commencement
One day, it will be my commencement ceremony. I'll have on the cap and gown, and I bet Abby will make a bunch of jokes about smart people wearing stupid costumes, but I won't care. Because I'll be a graduate from Yale. Even if it's not Harvard, it's still Yale. I'll still have a lot to be proud of. And Mom will be proud of me. And Dad would have been. Or he will have would have... been...
Whatever. Way to ruin a nice daydream. |
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| Oh, boy |
[Aug. 13th, 2004|04:35 pm] |
So Abby thinks I should act like a "normal, healthy" teenager and get laid or smoke pot or drink beer.
What she wants is for me to pull an Andie McPhee in that episode of Dawson's Creek where she does ecstasy at a rave and gets all, "I just wanted to FEEL SOMETHING!" Of course, that character got into Harvard. I can't say that.
Abby can forget it. I'm not going to wreck my life.
No, I'm just about to begin my life. I'm moving on from Stoneybrook. Beginning a new chapter in The Life and Times of Anna Stevenson. Abby might say that all chapters leading to this one are completely snoozeworthy, but what she doesn't seem to understand is that if I get off the track I'm going even a little, I'll derail the whole train.
I have to say, though, that she's always kept me from being too serious. She's always come in with some wisecrack or dragged me off for ice cream at just the right moment when I was getting too bogged down with stress or... whatever. I'm going to miss that when I'm at Yale. I'm going to miss her! My twin sister!
I can't believe this is the first time I've even thought of being scared about next year, but all of a sudden, I'm shaking. |
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