Happy New Years!

Happy New Years and welcome to 2012

I've never been one to make a new years resolution, just because I believe that you should always readjust your goals pending on what is happening in your life at the moment. Although This year I am attempting at making a few changes, so I figured I would start with making some resolutions. 

1) Water, Tea, Coffee. Sticking to those as much as possible. Cutting WAY back on sodas. 

2) Work out more, I really want to get a little more defined and do some more running.

3) Blog more, My life is interesting, and I keep to myself a lot. I know I've tried blogging before and have been unsuccessful so far, but this shall change this year!

Let's see if I can do all this! =P

I've also been wanting to do this, so I'll add random pictures to my posts too just for the shiggles! ^_^ They will pertain to my interests and such, so just keep a weather eye and you will learn some of my likes and what not =P

Mojito - My Favorite Drink!

Wisdom Pains

Here I am again!

It's amazing that it just takes a few minutes to post one of these and it takes quite a bit to sit down and actually do it. lol - I guess I just have to convince myself to do it. Anyways...

So, recent updates is that I just had one of my wisdom teeth pulled this past Monday. I was supposed to have all four removed and after fear of getting dry socket and friends telling me how bad it was, and becoming sick from nerves, I get to the dentists office and they say the are only able to do the top two due to my bottom roots having curved roots. So now I'm going to have two times the fun of recuperating! JOY! So they started and they only managed to do the right one (#1) and it gave them such a hard time that the tooth didn't let go of the gum properly and they ended up ripping a small portion of the gum off too, which resulted in some seven stitches. They decided that that the other tooth would have to wait. So now I have three left to be removed. Good news is, I don't have dry socket!

I just checked my other blogs before updating and my other blog has some 3000+ hits due to the fact that it is involved with a game that I love to play. Although I am thinking that I should make the blog about the games that I play rather than just the one. I think it would make it a little more relevant as to updating it. I haven't played FlyFF in a few months due to time and lack of a proper computer set up. (Although I do have one now)

Well, I must run. I need to get lunch started for the family. Ciao!

Being Back...

As everything comes about, you wonder to yourself, "Are things as I want them to be?"

I've been back in Gainesville for the past 2 months and have been quite content with what the turnabout has brought me to. 

I was sitting down at a Starbucks here in town, drinking my usual death in a cup (aka Venti caramel Frap extra caramel extra whip) when some guy comes over and starts talking to me. My initial reaction is quite out of character for myself, I was stunned and didn't know how to respond at first. He introduced himself and we started talking. He seemed rather sweet and I began to take a little more interest in him. We exchanged numbers and since have texted just about every day, and have been dating since July 9th. He's such a sweet guy and I find myself rather lucky to find someone like him. 

This anime series, Claymore, has been my latest little guilty pleasure! It's action packed and quite full of drama with a hint a romance. I think my favorite part of it is the yoma creatures. The awakened beings have different body forms and unique features to them. There are 26 episodes, each being 20 minutes.

It's A Tough Thing

Hello to all,

So I figured I'd let you all in on what going on right now.

School recently finished for me and I began a new chapter of my life. Finals came and I studied and passed my finals and classes with A's! And then, Graduation! I got my A.A.S. for Event Planning. It's been a pleasure to be in Daytona studying and making so many new friends. I love you all!

For the past year or so, I've been planning on moving out to the Baton Rouge area in Louisiana to start out fresh. I have a friend here and he helped me plan out a job and a place to live, my friend and I were going to date and he wanted to take care of me and everything. And things went according to plan ... Until I got here. The job that I had planned for didn't pan out, the position was filled. The place I was staying was okay, but I just feel as if as I don't belong here. The feeling I've been getting is a lot like homesickness, depressed, I feel too far away from home, and this feeling got me to sitting down and thinking things over.

I've been so excited to get here and start things out with my boy friend that I had overlooked all the things that I needed to do. I started thinking and I realized that I need to focus on school, and bettering myself. I promised my parents that I would at least obtain an A.A. degree and better myself. True, I do have an A.A.S. but that isn't what I promised. So here is where all the interesting things come into play.

I'm moving back to Florida within the next week or so, and I will be attending Santa Fe College for my A.A. degree. After obtaining the A.A., and pending on what is happening at the time, I would like to apply to the University of Florida for their Marketing program. (I may look at other schools later on as well.)

And it is as I told my father, "I need to do what I need to before I do what I want to do." I also remember mentioning that "I'd followed my desires rather than my heart." There is so much that I wanted and I would love for everything I want to come true, but before I can do that, I need to better myself and make sure that I can take care of myself before I can expect anyone else to do the same for me.

This has been an interesting opportunity for me to learn about how life throws curve balls at you. You want to hit the ball as best as you can, but you have to prepare for whatever is pitched at you. I'm keeping my mind open and learning as I go, and in that, I can say I am living and learning.

-- Ryan (Ross) DuPree --

OFFICALLY LEGAL!

Hey guys! Guess who's birthday was yesterday!?! =D

So I'm 21 now, can legally drink! And yeah! This means I'll be more likely to go out and have a good time as opposed to stay home like I usually do. =P So the last few minutes right before the big 20 to 21 (10 minutes to Midnight) I made this picture:

Officially Legal! 3/16/2011

I though it was cool... Looks like it's a rubber stamp. xD

So, the day of my birthday, I was going to the DMV to get my new, horizontal, license. Something Florida does to make it easier to spot underage kids. Under 21, your license is vertical, over 21, your license is horizontal. So I went in Monday and the lady said the requirments changed and I need a few other things... 2 pieces of mail from my place of residence. Ok, no problem, rescheduled me and I left. I came back on the 16th... and she checked my documents and said, "I can't use this! No postcards or letters...  NEXT!" I'm thinking, Woah! Bitch! You only said you need 2 pieces of mail on Monday, YOU never specified! Whore!

I mean, they both were obviously processed through the USPS. Had the ink printing on the top corner and EVERYTHING! I hate the DMV. I wasn't even looking forward to dealing with them. So I left. In my car I'm thinking, Fuck this! I'm renewing online! I got home and renewed online in 5 minutes. =D  EASY! Log in, fill in the info, you don't have to bring your birth certificate, no social security card, and no mail! YAY!

So after that, I spent a little time on Facebook responding to all the birthday wishes. There is an etiquette on Facebook! I thanked everyone for the birthday wishes and carried on a few conversations. My best friend Jae and her fiance Stephanie were on their way to come take me to birthday dinner. So Excited! So I went tanning and did a few workouts for a little before they got here. Took a shower, and then they were here.

We went to BJ's Restaurant and Brewery... I have friends that work there, and I saw Erica and we asked to sit in her section... the girl said it would be a little bit longer and I said it would be no problem, "We're going to the bar while we wait!" FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! =D So, We get to the bar and the manager comes out and says, "Who's the 21st?!" I raised my hand and said, "Right here!" He then asked me how well I can handle shots. =P  I replied "Pretty well!" So he goes to the other end of the bar, makes a drink in a sniffer glass, and brings it back, and, Oh yeah, IT'S ON FIRE!!! So I followed his instructions, put the fire out, went to take the shot, and the glass was so hot, it burned my lip. lol. So I waited a second... I took the shot, and inhaled it. OMG! OMG! OMG! He then told me it was a backdraft. My throat was on fire! xD

So, to cool it off, I got a Mojito. Mmmm! Overall, 4 Drinks - 1 Backdraft, and 3 Mojitos.

Came home, and Woo! I was a foo! =P  I kind of wanted to go out, but 1. No DD.  2. I'm a broke college kid  3. I was already drunk, xD

Understanding Americans

I just cant imagine half the things that run through american's heads.

All today, I have been bombarded by raging idiots.

Driving to meet up with a friend, I get stuck behind someone who i guess finds it amusing to drive 15 MPH less than the speed limit. How ignorant?! What if someone is running late for work, or needs to get home where there kid is alone or the babysitter has to leave?! What the hell has become of America? 

That is just the beginning.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people drive and talk on their phones. OMG! Is talking really so important that you have to hold the phone up with your shoulder, thus eliminating 20% of you turning capability? I think driving and talking on your phone should be illegal. (Unless you have a headset device such as a bluetooth.) I personally have one, and I use it while driving. It's safer, and not to mention, HANDS FREE so I can focus on driving, since your car is considered a deadly weapon if you do hit someone.  

FUCKING THINK PEOPLE!

In Port Orange, there is this shopping center that is designed after a European style market. Open mall areas, parking all around, beautiful landscapes and such. It's a shame that this is america and no on has appreciation for learning how to properly use a 'ROUNDABOUT'. It is a fairly simple concept that is EASY to follow! You drive up to the opening, yeild as you enter, and continue until you reach your desired exit, and exit. It is so easy, I am sure a toddler could do it. Check this:

Now, if american's can not do this, how are they supposed to do this:

This is Swindon's Magic Roundabout, in Wiltshire, England.

In the long run, I have concluded:

Roundabouts in the US = EPIC FAIL

So, driving home, I notice that someone has managed to somehow drive down into a roadside ditch and flip their car over. This could be caused by one of the following:

1. Person was texting on their phone and veered off into the ditch

2. Someone went to switch lanes and didn't see her, and she had no where else to go

3. Eating food and forgot to pay attention

(No matter what, it's because someone was ignorant)

So, I finally make it home, and what has happened!?

Some, idiot, has parked in our driveway. Don't know who, but I got inside and asked if the car is his rental and he said no, so I go outside and look at the car. I was going to leave a note on the car ... "Really?!" But he got all huffy and saying if they are temperamental that they will vandalize our house. I highly doubt it. But I ended up getting him to walk over and ask them to move their car. If it was there for 30 more minutes, I would have had it towed. I am sorry, but for you to park in someone elses driveway?! I mean, how RUDE?!

Another Day in Paradice...

Keep telling yourself that.

So, Once again, I find myself, at home.

With school starting up this past month, I've been out and about more... Thank GOD!

You know, it's times that I'm out of the house that I feel free.

I get to act how I want to, not how I feel I should.

I miss my high school days where I was so carefree and did what I want.

Things were just more, fun!

I guess you could say that and I miss Gainesville. I could always find something to do. I mean, going over

to a friends house was fun too. But idk about now. I guess, at this point, that I feel like if I'm

at someone's house, he has to know. 

I feel bottled up.