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FYI...stolen snarky from Dane cook it means:

(adjective) describes a witty mannerism, personality, or behavior that is a combination of sarcasm and cynicism. Usually accepted as a complimentary term. Snark is sometimes mistaken for a snotty or arrogant attitude.

Her snarky remarks had half the room on the floor laughing and the other half ready to walk out.

*found on [link]...and yes, I googled it byatch!*

SUPPOSEDLY if you've seen over 80 movies, you have no life. Mark the ones you've seen. There are 169 movies on this list.

Put your score in header and repost:

() Nacho Libre
(x) Grease
(x) Pirates of the Caribbean
() Pirates of the caribbean 2
() orange country
(x) The Green Mile
(x) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
(x) Neverending Story
() Blazing Saddles
(x) Airplane!
() Red Eye
() Stick It
() She's the Man
(x) 8 Mile

Total so far: 7

(x) The Princess Bride
() SNL's The Best of Will Ferrell
(x) Napoleon Dynamite
() Fun With Dick and Jane
() Saw
() Saw II
() Saw III
(x) White Noise
(x) White Oleander
(x) Anger Management
(x) 50 First Dates
(x) The Princess Diaries
() The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

Total so far: 14

(x) Scream
(x) Scream 2
(x) Scream 3
(x) Scary Movie
(x) Scary Movie 2
() Scary Movie 3
() Scary Movie 4
(x) American Pie
(x) American Pie 2
(x) American Wedding
() American Pie Band Camp

Total so far: 22

(x) Harry Potter
(x) Harry Potter 2
() Harry Potter 3
() Harry Potter 4
() Resident Evil 1
() Resident Evil 2
(x) The Wedding Singer
(x) Cinderella Man
(x) the village
(x) Lilo & Stitch

Total so far: 28

(x) Finding Nemo
(x) Finding Neverland
(x) Signs
(x) The Grinch
() Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(x) White Chicks
(x) Butterfly Effect
(x) 13 Going on 30
(x) I, Robot
() Robots

Total so far: 36

() Dodgeball
() Universal Soldier
() Lemony Snicket: A Series Of Unfortunate Events
(x) Along Came Polly
(x) Deep Impact
(x) KingPin
(x) Meet The Parents
(x) Meet the Fockers
(x) Eight Crazy Nights
(x) Joe Dirt
() King Kong (2005)

Total so far: 43

() A Cinderella Story
(x) The Terminal
() The Lizzie McGuire Movie
() Passport to Paris
(x) Dumb & Dumber
() Dumber & Dumberer
() Final Destination
()Final Destination 2
() Final Destination 3
(x)Halloween
() The Ring
() The Ring 2
() Surviving X-MAS
() Flubber
() Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
(x) Practical Magic
(x) Chicago
() Ghost Ship
() From Hell
() Hellboy
(x)Secret Window
() I Am Sam
(x) the whole nine yards

Total so far: 49

(x)The Day After Tomorrow
() childs play
() seed of chucky
() bride of chucky
(x) 10 Things I Hate About You
(x) Just Married
(x) Gothika
(x) Nightmare on Elm Street
(x)Sixteen Candles
(x) remember the titans
() coach carter
(x) the grudge
(x) The mask
() son of the mask

Total so far: 58

(x) Bad Boys 2
() Joy Ride
() Lucky Number Sleven
(x) Ocean's Eleven
(x) Ocean's Twelve
() Identity
() Lone Star
(x) Bedazzled
() Predator I
()Predator II
() Superstar
(x) Ice Age
() Ice age 2 The Meltdown

Total so far: 63

(x) Independence Day
() Cujo
() A Bronx Tale
() Darkness Falls
() Christine
(x) ET
() scared of so badly
(x) Children of the Corn
() My Boss' Daughter
() Maid in Manhattan
(x) Monsters Inc.
()War of the Worlds
(x) Rush Hour
(x) Rush Hour 2

total so far: 69

() Best Bet
(x) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
(x) She's All That
() Calendars
() Sideways
() Mars Attacks
() Event Horizon
(x) Ever After
(x) Forrest Gump
() Big Trouble in Little China
() The Terminator
() The Terminator 2
() The Terminator 3

Total so far: 73

(x) X-Men 1
(x) X-Men 2
() X-Men 3
(x) Spider-Man
() Spider-Man 2
() Sky High
() Jeepers Creepers
() Jeepers Creepers 2
() Catch Me If You Can
(x) The Others
(x) Freaky Friday
() Reign of fire
(x) Cruel Intentions
() Cruel Intentions 2
() The Hot Chick
(x) Shrek
(x) Shrek2

Total so far: 81

(x) Swimfan
(x) Miracle
(x) Old School
() K-Pax
() Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
() Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
() Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(x) A Walk to Remember
() Boogeyman
() The 40-year-old-virgin
() The Hills Have Eyes

Total so far: 85

Stolen from the one, the ONLY *emeraldsugar

AND...I have no life Must be because I'm uber in love



My best friend - Tim McGraw (mine=`bigdavec)

I never had no one
I could count on
Ive been let down so many times
I was tired of hurtin
So tired of searchin
til you walked into my life
It was a feelin
Id never known
And for the first time
I didnt feel alone

Youre more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
I dont know where Id be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
Youre my best friend
Youre my best friend, oh yeah

You stand by me
And you believe in me
Like nobody ever has
When my world goes crazy
Youre right there to save me
You make me see how much I have
And I still tremble
When we touch
And oh the look in your eyes
When we make love

Youre more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
And I dont know where Id be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
Youre my best friend
Youre my best friend

Youre more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
And I dont know where Id be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
Youre my best friend
Youre my best friend (my best friend)
Youre my best friend (my best friend)

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So its been a while, its December...tomorrow

My life is crap in some senses...but so good in others. I mean, it sucks waiting on a new job, and waiting for Dave to get his work permit so that he CAN get a job, but its good to know that change is coming.

I'm finally taking control, full control, of my health though. I was so sick of feeling fat and icky that I joined Weight Watchers on 11-2. I wasn't sure how it would go, but I've lost about 10 pounds so far and I eat ALL the time and I eat WHAT I want (I had McDonald's today ) Now I'm walking, excersising again...and I'm starting to feel better about myself. My clothes are all loosening up. Dave has gotten WAY skinny since he was already skinny to begin with

My boss came back to work this week...which was surprisingly good. I actually missed her. The woman I once hated, I am now so glad to see again. She actually makes me smile

My family and Dave and I enjoyed an okay Thanksgiving together. The food was amazing My Uncle Bernie, who I had a VERY strained and bad relationship with until March time, made the turkey. Bernie and I actually get on quite well now It makes me feel good. And since about July my Aunt and I have also gotten closer, which feels really good.

My cousin, and best friend Michaela, was really weird on Thanksgiving though and made it a bit of an awkward night. The rest of us though: Dave, me, Mom, Sean, Billy, Alexa, Amanda and Jenna had a blasty blast playing Loaded Questions and Scattegories. Oh what fun

Life is on the up...it could be MUCH worse Though we can't afford to buy anyone gifts for Christmas this year, we'll be able to do like a February Christmas I am going to try to be okay with it. But I am a giver...not a receiver. So Christmas always makes me feel miserable to not give gifts. I feel awful because I want to show people how much I care about them, but I just don't have the money to do that. And while I know its not about expensive gifts, I don't know WHAT to do for people at ALL

This weekend not much going on...working Saturday, then my friend Cindy's daughter's second birthday party Saturday afternoon. Sunday is church as usual...and then some relaxation for my husband and I.

How's everyone? I miss you guys



I plan to start my features again in January, so please let me know of some people you know here that I need to start stalking


Goo Goo Dolls - Let love in

You wait, wanting this world
To let you in
And you stand there
A frozen light
In dark and empty streets
And you smile hiding behind
A God-given face
And I know you're so much more
Everything they ignore
Is all I need to see

You're the only one I ever believed in
The answer that could never be found
The moment you decided to let love in
Now I'm banging on the door of an angel
The end of fear is where we begin
The moment we decided to let love in

I wish
Wishing for you to find your way
And I hold on for all you need
That's all we need to say
And I'll take my chances while
You take your time with
This game you play
But I can't control your soul
You need to let me know
You leaving or you gonna stay

You're the only one I ever believed in
The answer that could never be found
The moment you decided to let love in
Now I'm banging on the door of an angel
The end of fear is where we begin
The moment we decided to let love in

There's nothing we can do about
The things we have to do without
The only way to feel again
Is let love in

There's nothing we can do about
The things we have to live without
The only way to see again
Is let love in

You're the only one I ever believed in
The answer that could never be found
The moment you decided to let love in
Now I'm banging on the door of an angel
The end of fear is where we begin
The moment we decided to let love in

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Well its been...3 months and 12 days er?

Dave moved here on August 8, then life became a whirlwind of trying to get the house set to accomodate 2 adults, getting used to sharing space, chores, food, etc. We had to rearrange the house, closet space...get rid of TONNES of stuff, etc. August was a great and fast month. We were exhausted daily from spending as much waking time together as possible.

We drove to New Smyrna Beach to visit my best friend and Maid of Honor, Michaela aka Micks aka Mickdizzle. And we had a blast hanging out and she loved Dave OF COURSE!!!

We got into a small group...though it definitely didn't fit, we liked it as much as we could for the time we were involved.

We did a bit of premarital counseling...and learned more about one another and our upcoming marriage

September seemed to be going well...at first. We had received a notice from the wonderful US Government to have Dave fingerprinted and photographed at noon on a Saturday far far away at an INS office On our way there...the wonderful Mapquest directed us to get off at exit 3 on I-4. Well...there IS no exit 3, so we got off at exit 4, turned around...couldn't find 3, so got off at 1 and got directions from a wonderful friend of mine.

We were at a red light waiting to get back on the interstate. Light turned green and I started to slowly go through the intersection when I see a car FLYING across the intersection which SHOULD BE stopped. I swerved and breaked, I hit the horn. She slammed into the side of my car (the passenger side)

Dave was okay, at least initially...and I was FURIOUS and freaked out BIG TIME. I didn't cry, I got her insurance information...which there was NONE. As if this could happen to ANYONE else...she was a British tourist here on vacation from Wales named Caroline Ratcliffe (and if anyone knows her...smash her in the face for me because she changed my life forever and she is an evil woman )

She had no information with her...and apologized profusely for hitting me UP TILL the cop got there (nearly 40 minutes later ) then she changed her tune. she said that I RAN the red light, she had a green. I was livid. I told the cop, the truth, what really happened, which was that SHE ran the red light. I was going about 20 and she accelerated into me. THEN she acknowledged accelerating into me

Long story short...the byatch had NO insurance no information on her...NEVER returned my insurance company's calls. Turned the rental car in DAMAGED 2 weeks later and THEN told them she had a wreck

2 weeks later, I had a lawyer, and was just beginng the healing process. I've been getting massage, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy and inferentials for almost 2 1/2 months now. I am still in a lot of pain on a daily basis. Sitting for more than a few minutes in the same position is painful. Sitting in an office chair is extremely painful...

My neck got whacked out of place, and the top 2 vertebrae are hangin' to the left now. Which causes more headaches than I had before, and lots of pain. Then the more severe pain...that is harder to treat is my hip Since the car smashed on the right side, it smashed my seatbelt into my hip. So my pelvis got shifted and one leg is now considerably longer than the other...I can't really wear heels without paying the price the next day...I am all out of whack and have constant pain

That was a huge damper on the days leading up to the wedding, but it was merely an attempt to deter Dave and I. And nothing could do that.

Our pastor who had been doing our premarital counseling backed out...and we prayed about it...and asked Mike, one of our church's pastors, and he kindly obliged.

We continued our premarital counseling with Mike...and it was amazing. He turned out to be the better choice anyway

Then suddenly our wedding was upon us

Dave's friends and family started arriving...my Maid of Honor, who is the most amazing woman alive came on Wednesday October 4 to calm my nerves and make sure life was good

We had fun with John, Andy, Lucy, Joe and Paul (Paul is a god...an amazing amazing man...who should live in America and be worshipped by countless women as he is one of the funniest people I've EVER met!) Lucy is one of the cutest and sweetest girls I ever met...and John, Andy and Joe are all awesome as well.

Dave's family came, and things started getting SO exciting!!!

I got a serious case of nerves the day before, part of the sickness... could have been the insane amount of tequila and beer and shots from the previous night's bachelorette party hosted by the AMAZING Micks and Lauren O'Neill [link]

Lauren made me do FAR too many tequila shots

Though I didn't get sick...my stomach was NOT happy nearly all day, and neither was my head

I decided to stay home from the dinner that Dave had with his family, friends and the wonderful =jkiner and his wife I had gotten sick at the doctors office...then Dave and I came home. He had to get ready for dinner, and get all of his stuff together to spend the night with his family. I decided to take a nap.

I slept for several hours, woke up to his kiss goodbye

Then proceeded to throw up (not the same time as the kiss...about an hour and a half after the kiss) Then ate, then cleaned the house, did laundry and worked on Dave's wedding gift

Then it was the day...and BOY did it fly by. God and I had AWESOME time together as I bathed in the am. Then people started arriving, then we all got hair and makeup done, ate lunch and took off in the limo...quite late, but that was Jacky's fault.

Then it was a gorgeous day out...perfect weather, lots of sunshine and all our wonderful family and friends were there

If you'd like to see the pictures go to [link] and you can view them all. Check out all of them, guest photos to the 'official' photos taken by =jkiner

Since the wedding, we've been trying to get our lives back to normal. We've had 2 garage sales, sold much of my 'old' crap. Gotten used to sharing a bed, and every single day has been an adjustment, but a great one.

Dave now works in the Media ministry at our church, doing lights, the website, etc. He's at church right now actually...as I sit here writing this incredibly long journal.

Lots of stuff has happened, for the good and the bad, but I'm glad that everything that has happened has indeed made me and us stronger.

I've missed you all, and missed it here. I think its time to come back...for my friends. Because you guys are what makes dA home to me, and you guys are what makes me miss it...and want to come back

I've got to start with my artists of the month, quarter, etc. anew as well. But I think I'll start that in January.

I'm on the search for a job, as well as Dave now. Xerox announced they'd be closing our center by October 31 of next year, so I want to get out while the getting is good There are only 4 friends I'll keep from there anyway: Karen, Mariko, Laura and Earl. Everything else from and about that place it is good to let go

I guess I will be updating you guys more often now...as I finally caught you up on 3 months

Lessons Learned

There's some things that I regret,
Some words I wish had gone unsaid,
Some starts,
That had some bitter endings,
Been some bad times I've been through,
Damage I cannot undo,
Some things,
I wish I could do all all over again,
But it don't really matter,
Life gets that much harder,
It makes you that much stronger,
Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were,
Lessons learned.

[Chorus:]
And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wondered how I'd get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,
I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for every scar,
Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned.

There's mistakes that I have made,
Some chances I just threw away,
Some roads,
I never should've taken,
Been some signs I didn't see,
Hearts that I hurt needlessly,
Some wounds,
That I wish I could have one more chance to mend,
But it don't make no difference,
The past can't be rewritten,
You get the life you're given,
Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were,
Lessons learned.

[Chorus:]
And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wondered how I'd get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,
I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for every scar,
Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned.

And all the things that break you,
Are all the things that make you strong,
You can't change the past,
Cause it's gone,
And you just gotta move on,
Because it's all,
Lessons learned.

[Chorus:]
And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wondered how I'd get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,
I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for every scar,
Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned,
Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned,
Lessons learned.



I have missed you guys...guess I just had some lessons to learn before I could come back

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My life is brilliant...I've been so busy, and haven't hardly been around since July 16th...though few people, actually none...have noticed.

I've grown away from some friends...and grown so much closer to others.

I am at the point where Dave is here tomorrow...and my life will never ever be the same

My sub runs out in 3 days...and I don't really plan to be back much. I'll be back for my friends (see the stamp)

dA has been quite an experience. I've met some people here that I am sure I will know forever and some that I will never forget, though they've already forgotten me.

I am trying to get my life on track for a career, a marriage and develop my ultimate goal of being a pastor.

The last year and a half here on dA I've laughed, cried, seen more talent than you can shake a stick at...and had my heart touched in so many ways.

I can't possibly thank everyone...or name everyone, because so many have made an impact on my life and I would have to thank hundreds of people.

My life has not been the same since I came here. And as many of you know, because of dA, I have the most precious gift, love.

Dave has been a blessing to me in more ways than I know how to express. He is the love of my life, my soulmate, the one who shares my wishes and dreams, the one who knows all of my secrets. He is my encourager, my rock, my warm hug when I need it, my strength and he is who saves me from myself on a daily basis. Without Dave...I don't know what my life would be like today

I do owe two deviants and for their support and encouragement in Dave and I's relationship. Without these guys...there may not have been a Dave and Marti. And despite our differences =livebeyond had a pretty big role in our lives together and Dave's spiritual development.

I love dA, but it has changed. A year ago...I didn't miss a day in writing a journal, or commenting, or seeking out new artists. I didn't hesitate to stay up till all hours of the night to answer comments, put supportive words in journals, note friends and just be a deviant.

I do think that was and is right, that dA has become 'the corporation' and that a lot of 'the heart' left last year and in the months following Scott's involuntary termination. This community had never been more torn apart, and it had never been so brought together. I remember last year seeing so much love and support for Scott, Matteo and Yellow Day. I also remember a lot of the hatred and angry words and bannings that went on.

I remember meeting ~deviot and finding his sense of humor and integrity to be above most. I remember `bookdiva and her encouraging words.

I remember a community. I remember friends. I remember us being a family here. My family now consists of Dave and I. I am sad to see that when I go away for a month...or a few days...no one wonders where I am

I remember a time when I would question and be concerned if I didn't see one of my friends here on dA for a few days. I remember crying over the pain of last year...the angry words slurred at people...the hurtful things said and done. Watching relationships and jobs torn apart.

I remember thinking...its all about the benjamins baby...dA is going down the drain.

I held out longer than many people...but I did so for the people. I will be back every now and then to say hello...to answer comments and see and comment on some of the fabulous art that you all put out.

But mainly I just wanted to say hello and goodbye.

You all have meant a lot to me, and I felt that today, dA's sixth birthday I would use the passion I have for dA and the love I still have for my friends to write a journal to express my feelings and say goodbye.

If you want to keep in touch...note me. I will most likely be on MSN occassionally, but I will check my email daily, and I will keep in touch with those of you who want to stay in touch.

I treasure the time I had here, I will miss you all...some of you know this is truly hard for me, but today, going out on a day that means a lot to me...is the right thing.


I wanted to tell you that you above anyone here have the spirit that I used to have...you have the spirit of caring, and community. Don't lose that. Carry on your legacy. Keep creating amazing art. I would like to thank you for your inspiration and your dedication by awarding you my first and last Deviant of the Year Award I'd like to (as soon as I get paid ) get you a one year subscription. You truly deserve it, as you embody to me, all that a deviant is.

Everyone keep creating amazing art...I'll be lurking...but most of all...I'm here for my friends



Good Riddance (Time of your life) - Greenday

Another turning point;
a fork stuck in the road.

Time grabs you by the wrist;
directs you where to go.

So make the best of this test
and don't ask why.

It's not a question
but a lesson learned in time.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs
and still frames in your mind.

Hang it on a shelf
In good health and good time.

Tattoos of memories
and dead skin on trial.

For what it's worth,
it was worth all the while.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

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and so it goes...

Its been a busy few days. I said goodbye to a friend.

I said hello to my Mom

We did TONNES for the wedding

I had a mini-meltdown and realized that once again...friends aren't friends. I have more friends here on dA that care for me, than in real life

Today was awesome...had great time at church and at the youth leaders meeting. Then had a GREAT talk with Aaron and Lani

I played with Juliana a bit and just in general had a great day

Then for dinner I made catfish fish tacos with a lime, avocado, mango salsa and a bit of sourcream WAY yummie stuff

Now...its about bedtime Mom and I have to review the hurricane preparedness thingy from church. I shall shower first

I hope everyone had a great weekend? Any exciting or otherwise 'breaking' news?

I love y'all



Third Day - Carry My Cross

As long as I remember
I've been walking through the wilderness
Praying to the Father
And waiting for my time
I've come here with a mission
And soon I'll give my life for this world

I'm praying in the garden
And I'm looking for a miracle
I find the journey hard but
It's the reason I was born
Can this cup be passed on
Lord, I pray your will be done
In this world

So I'll carry my cross
And I'll carry the shame
To the end of the road
Through the struggle and pain
And I'll do it for love
No, it won't be in vain
Yes, I'll carry my cross
And I'll carry the shame

I feel like I'm alone here
And I'm treated like a criminal
The time has come for me now
Even though I've done no wrong
Father, please forgive them
They know not what they've done
In this world

Three more days and I'll be coming back again
Three more days and I'll be coming back again

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In the true spirit of community, the deviants of the month for July are:
I met this lovely lady probably 2 months ago. And MAN did her work take my breath away. She has the bluest blues...the truest hues (oh crap...I'm going to need a rhyme again ) and a fabulous gallery to page through. She has a lot of work, and its varied. I really like her style.

Ahhh...my dear Colleen. First, her heart appealed to me. Her incredible kindness. Then her sense of community. She is very very aware of the talent here on dA and regularly searches it out to feature artists in her journals. And then...of course, her work appealed to me. Colleen is very talented. Puts as much heart into her friendships as she does into her photography. I kindly ask you check her out

and last but certainly not least:
I've just recently started watching him, and he has a small gallery, but its quite worth checking out. AMAZING color and composition in his shots


Our Deviant of the Quarter for the second quarter 2006 is Nick is an artist. In every way. His work is beautiful, versatile and he always stretches himself to grow as an artist. I first fell in love with his vector work through a mutual friend =rusty-nail Then I just adored his vectors, his digital art is breathtaking...and he doesn't do JUST that Nick also is a photographer. And he's growing in both artistic ventures. He also impresses me in what he gives back to the community and in how he takes the time to feature deserving artists. I am not sure if his talent or his heart is bigger. But he's a great friend to have. Visit him, him. Comment on his work He deserves it!

The deviants of the month for May were:





The deviants of the month for June were:




Go visit these guys, comment and give them some love!!!!


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Please swing by and check these guys out, they are well worth the look.