So I've been thinking...I've been studying for my Final Exams for this semester (3 last week in a row and 1 last one today), and it made me think...the kind of student (or person) that I am is a:

Last-minute procrastinator perfectionist!  haha...

What I mean by that is that I always tell myself that I am going to set aside time to study days ahead of time so that I am well-prepared for my exam, and without fail, I ALWAYS end up cramming at the last minute a few hours before the exam to study and fill my head with as much knowledge that I possibly can retain. 

It frustrates me, because I always try to be different, and a model student.  This also goes for homework and writing papers and doing projects as well, done at the last minute. 

Why is this, that I can not change, even though I make a conscious effort to?  Are we born a certain way with certain tendencies?  I know that my brothers and sister are very conscientious and organized.  And I know that it is not that I do not care about school or my grades.  It's actually the opposite--I enjoy learning and I hold my A+ average in high regards.  I will not except a low grade from myself; I hold myself and my grades to a higher standard and reach for the best. 

Then why am I still so darn last-minute??!!  It frustrates me like crazy, but I can't seem to change it.  Maybe I am not trying hard enough?  Or maybe I should not worry about it, because I get the job done and I excel under pressure?

What kind of student (or person in general) are you?  Can someone change what their natural tendencies are?  Or should they remain true to their natural ways and learn to take advantage of the positives and minimize the negatives? 

What do YOU think?

XOXO,

Lorianna  (:

Hi everyone!  Wow, was the Gossip Girl finale insane or what?!  Especially the ending "1 week later"...everyone is with someone different and everything's changed, or has it?  I guess we'll have to wait until the Fall to see what the summer brings about...I was surprised, but I definitely love the drama!

Didn't have a chance to watch Part 1 of the Series Finale of Wildfire just yet (geez, it still makes me sad to think about this being the SERIES finale of Wildfire!)...but hopefully tonite I'll have a chance to watch it...

I had a pretty crappy technology day yesterday...my email at work was not working for the majority of the day so it was hard to get work done!  And then at school, my mouse and keyboard didn't work, so I had to switch them out until I found one that worked, and keep restarting, of course! haha

Then my teacher decided to give us an in-class assignment to research and write a 5 page paper on an assigned topic (Computer Processing Unit for me)...which I didn't mind too much, except that I mostly finished the paper by 10pm when class was over, but I had to read it over to make sure it made sense and do the citations and cover page, etc...so he let us finish it up at home.  But at home, I worked on it for 2 hours perfecting it and when I tried to upload it, the file was corrupted on my flash drive!!!!  aaaaaahhhh...what a day!  I was so upset...so now I have to start over with my rough draft and perfect it again and I just want to be done with it already!  geez!  haha

But today is a new day and so far it's okay.  (:  I'm thinking positive thoughts and believing for an awesome day! (:  I hope you all have an awesome day as well today!

Can anyone else identify with my technology woes?  Technology is incredible when it works...but so frustrating when it doesn't, because we've become so used to having it in every part of our lives...

Well, talk to you all later...

XOXO

Lorianna

So, are there any other Gossip Girl fans out there?  I haven't read the books, but I'm definitely hooked on the show...wow, yesterday's episode and last week's were crazy!  Packed full of twists and turns, and as I was telling my friend, I have mixed feelings about it...I definitely was shocked, but at the same time, I was thinking, geez, did they REALLY have to take the show there?  Was it necessary?  Especially with Serena, and her going back to her old ways and the whole tape and shocking secret, she was doing soooo good, why does she have to have a relapse.  What will happen with Dan and Serena?  And Dan and Sarah "Georgina"?  I guess it's good drama and keeps us guessing...

Also, any Wildfire fans?  I love that show!  It's on the ABC Family channel, and it's down to the last 2 episodes of the entire show before they take it off tv...I am going to be so sad without Kris, Junior, Matt, and Dani, and Pablo and Wildfire and Flame!!!  (:  What will I have to look forward to on tv?  The show was on for about 4 seasons and I loved every minute of it...as did other people.  If you ever go online and do a search, there are some DEDICATED fan sites out there trying to save the show from going off the air!  But one thing is good about that, because the show is ending, Kris and Junior are FINALLY going to be together for good (I hope!!)...and it looks like Dani and Matt might find their way back together and maybe Pablo and Jean finally...one big happy ending.

I love happy endings! (:

Later,

XOXO (for you Gossip Girl fans)

Lorianna  (:

So everyone, I am back again.  I've been non-existent in the online community for the past few months...I'm sorry! (:  I've been focusing on school, and I'm almost done...also, moved into a new house, I'll post some pics of it soon...

Summer is almost here, although today was cold and dreary...can't wait for the summer and trips to the beach!!

I actually signed up on Facebook last week...check me out:  www.facebook.com and enter my name in the Search box: Lori Kerzmann.  Click on my Profile.  If you are on Facebook too, send me a Friend request...

I'm also debating on whether to sign up for Myspace...since I have a few friends on there that are not on here or Facebook...but not sure yet if I want to.  I like Bravenet and Facebook much better, from what I've seen.

Let's vote on it: post your comments here on whether I should sign up for Myspace too, and why or why not...let me know your experiences or what you've heard...I'll check on the comments by next week before I decide...thanks!

Hope everyone is well.  I will try my best to be more diligent!!  I promise!  lol  I'll try!!!  I will stop by everyone's blogs to let you know I'm back and to see what is going on with all of you!  Talk to you soon...

Bye,

Lorianna  (:

Hello everyone!  I'm back from my vacation...it was sooooo nice and relaxing.  I'm used to always having a booked schedule, so for once in my life I didn't plan activities and just went to the beach, and the pool, and listened to live music in the evenings, did a little shopping...slept in, took naps, read a book...perfect!

Now it's back to work and school (yesterday)...166 emails in my work email inbox!!!  So I'm finally caught up...new semester started last night at school and I think this semester will be fun!  I'm looking forward to these classes (Windows Professional and Advanced Operating Systems)...

Happy (belated) Birthday to my adorable nephew--he turned 4 years old yesterday!!!!  Happy Birthday, Gabriel!

Now here's the real question:

HOW ARE YOU?

Post a comment to fill me in and catch me up on YOUR lives...

Till then,

Have fun!

Lorianna

Hello!!

I'm back...I know, I know...it's been awhile. No real excuses except that my wireless internet connection has been acting goofy lately...

I had Final exams last week and the last one was today! (Well, actually last night, since it's 3 in the morning.  I'm flying out to go on vacation at 7am, so I just figured I might as well stay up all night so I don't oversleep and miss my plane! That would not be a fun start to my vacation.

Thanks for all of the visitors lately! Wow! That's awesome!

Well, ciao for now, everybody. It's vacation time! I'll write soon!

Lorianna

Just added a new question to my Vote Caster to get feedback on an idea a friend gave me:

***Would you be interested in reading a blog from the point of view of Sabine (the main character in my book)?

Check out Cast Your Vote under "Things to Do" to submit your vote, and post your thoughts here...

Thanks!

Lorianna  (:

Wow! The weekends do fly by!  I haven't had a chance to post pics or writing yet, so hopefully tonight I can at least do one of those things, after school...

Still at work right now...fun, fun, fun!  (:

Went to a haunted hayride/houses this weekend...I admit it, I'm a scaredy-cat!!!  But it was fun too!  Also stopped by a Fall Festival at a local farm, and the food was excellent, especially the hot apple cider and fresh hot cider donuts!!!!  MMmmmmmm...can't wait to go back this weekend for more!!!

So, today's question of the day:

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW OR SHOWS CURRENTLY?

Post your comments here...

Talk to you all later tonight...ciao!

Lorianna

Thanks for those few who have voted on my Cast Your Vote...as for the rest of you...don't forget to click on that link so I can get your opinions as well...it's interesting and eye-opening...(:

For those of you who do not know Sabine, I am planning on posting another excerpt in the next day or so, so stop by by this Friday to read it and then give me your votes and post your comments...

I am also planning on posting more pics in my photo album and on my posts...so hopefully by next week I'll get some of those up for you all to view...

Until then, it's been nice talking to you all...

Ciao!

Lorianna

Click on CAST YOUR VOTE on the left side under Things to Do to vote for my site and other topics...

Let me know your thoughts...and feel free to post here to explain why you chose the options you did...or to give me ideas for future ?'s.

Thanks!

Lorianna

Aren't Mondays so much fun?  Unfortunately, not really...lol...they are sort of a downer...

The first day back to work/school after a weekend that either is packed full of activities and errands and allows no rest so that you are exhausted by Monday morning,

or,

The first day back to work/school after a weekend full of fun, relaxation, and joy, which makes it even harder to go back to work/school because inside you wish the "mini-vacation" would continue indefinitely...

So which kind of Monday is it for you today?  Me...a little of both, actually.  I did have some activities and errands over the weekend, but mostly I enjoyed the time-off and still wish I was home taking a nap or relaxing today...

But, on the same hand, I am SO THANKFUL that I have a job to come to on Monday mornings and the ability to get an education in the evenings. So, even though it is not always the most fun day in the world...how can we complain?

"Count your blessings!"

So, my challenge for today is to remember that despite all the negative thoughts that crowd your mind in the mornings, choose to enjoy the day and appreciate your blessings. Choose to live each day to the fullest and choose to go after your highest potential...

Enjoy your Monday!!!

Lorianna  (:

Well...

here is the current story of my life...

...so I was in a pretty bad car accident about 2 1/2 weeks ago, without my seatbelt--and first of all, I'd like to say Thank You to God for protecting me and keeping me safe.  I did have a concussion from hitting my head on the windshield and other bumps and bruises, but not nearly as bad as it could have been...so thank God!  I am not a 100% yet, but I feel better every day!

...but, my car did not do as good!  It was totalled, and I ended up having to get a new car this past weekend...a brand new 2008 Toyota Yaris...I am very happy to have this beautiful and reliable car...and I better have it for MANY years to come!!!

...so I apologize for being unavailable, but trying to get back into work and school after all of the drama and trauma was slightly difficult and my main focus.  Thanks to all of my family, friends for their concern, support, and prayers during this time--especially my Mom! And my best friend, who was driving behind me when the accident occured and was traumatized seeing the whole thing...thanks for being there for me...(:  I love and appreciate all of you!

That's it for today...I'll be back with more updates...have a midterm tonight so I better go...

Ciao!

Lorianna

Just got done doing Pilates...which I truly enjoy!  Like I was telling my sister I like how Pilates sculpts my muscles like a ballerina, without bulking me up like a body builder.  (:  And it really strengthens the core muscles (stomach) and back too.  I also like how it is low impact, so it doesn't hurt my joints, and the exercises can be modified to work you harder as you progress.  My Pilates instructor is starting to incorporate more advanced moves and modifications...so I continually feel like I am advancing instead of becoming stagnant.  I really do enjoy Pilates!  It works!! 

So, are there any other fellow Pilates fans?  If not, what is your exercise of choice?  I personally think the best exercise is to have an active life in general...it's when we become dormant and our lives slow down and we aren't being active, that's when the health problems start to sneak up on us...

Okay, that's it for today...have class tonight, so I have to run soon...

Bye! 

Lorianna

I apologize once again...I have been so scarce lately...and I'll try to write more often...I do miss everyone!!  (:

School is going pretty well--still 4 classes a week after work, so that's keeping me pretty busy.  But I'm enjoying the classes because these are mostly the classes for my major (Computer Networking), so I am excited to learn about something I am interested in. 

I have a new idea that I am trying to figure out what exactly to do with it...my best friend and I love to go out to eat at different places...we call ourselves "pizza connoisseurs" and we love to try different pizza places...you would be surprised at the different tastes that go into making a pizza superb!  But we also like to try pasta dishes, chicken, seafood, desserts, espresso, etc...

So I was thinking, since we like to try different foods, and I like to write, maybe I should try to turn this into an opportunity...I'm going to try a few local newspapers or websites to see if anyone is interested in an amateur food critic weekly article/blog...so let me know your thoughts on that, and if you have any ideas on where to go to find those opportunities...i was thinking possibly craigslist would be a place to look too...

Well, that's it for today...have to get back to eating my lunch and working for the rest of the afternoon before going to school to take a test and learn...

Ciao!  (or as the French like to say, which I just found out yesterday--tchao!)

Lorianna

P.S. sorry I haven't posted more excerpts from my book--I'll do that sometime this week...I really need to get back to writing my book--I miss it!!  Sabine is tired of being pushed aside and has been asserting herself in my thoughts frequently with plot development ideas...haha...so I better start writing them down!  (:

What is your favorite…

gum: Sugarfree Trident

restaurant: Pietro’s

drink: Pepsi or Vodka Cranberry

season: Summer

emotion: Peace

thing to do on a half day: Go outside in nature or sleep

late-night activity: sleep or go out

sport: gymnastics

city: Paris

 When was the last time you…

cried: last week sometime

laughed: all day everyday--haha

hugged someone: yesterday

kissed someone: yesterday

felt depressed:  hmmm…can’t remember, maybe sometime in the past few weeks

felt elated: yesterday

felt overworked: today, but I’m done with the busyness now so I’m okay

faked sick: haha…can’t remember…doesn’t happen that often

lied: now…only kidding…hmmm…not sure (hopefully not that often!)

 What was the last…

word you said: "Thanks!"

thing you ate: chocolate cupcake (which I probably shouldn’t have)

song you listened to: Eirini Merkouri CD (greek singer)

thing you drank: water

place you went to: the cafeteria here at work to eat

movie you saw: Becoming Jane

movie you rented: Transporter 1, Into The Blue, and Shooter

concert you attended: Anna Vissi (greek singer)

 Who was the last person you…

hugged: my best friend

cried over: my best friend…haha (:

kissed: my mom goodbye

danced with: my best friend

shared a secret with: my sister

called: my mom

went to a movie with: my sister

saw: my co-workers

were angry with: me, myself, and I

couldn't take your eyes off of: my adorable nephews and also the pics of my other nieces/nephew

obsessed over: my grades in school and my weight/health/fitness

Have you ever…

danced in the rain: yes, remember that Jo?

kissed someone: yes

done drugs: no

drank alcohol: yes

partied 'til the sun came up: yes, quite often…haha…well sometimes (:

had a movie marathon: yes

done too far on a dare: unfortunately yes but I survived!

spun until you were immensely dizzy: yes

taken a survey quite like this before: yes

Now it's YOUR turn...post your answers on your site and let us know, or post here, or email to me: Lorianna6@yahoo.com