Some updates in my life:

I got a 163 on my LSAT, which is exactly what I got on the practice test. So... months of preparation didn't improve my score at all. But hey, it's still good, and I can still get into some good schools.

Snoopy, my dachshund, went to a new home yesterday. Dad finally had it with him, and there was nothing I could do. It's been a hard couple of days.

I'm currently at the beach with my parents. It doesn't quite look like the picture above--yet. They've found a couple of tar balls, but have been cleaning it up. We're going to try a beach day tomorrow, so here's hoping I don't come back covered in crude oil.

So this is Day 200! It has actually been well over a year since I started this Project 365, which was supposed to be a daily photo blog. Since then, I stopped posting every day, and it doesn't always include a photo, much less one that I took. However, I keep up with the titles because I like the continuity.

Anyway, here is a ridiculously long survey that I found on Facebook that you are in no way required to read. It's mostly because I think they're fun to fill out.

1. One of your scars, how did you get it?
I actually have one on both knees, and each of them are from a rock. My right knee was when I was swimming in the lake and my knee hit a rock, and my left knee was from tripping over one rock and landing on another. I don't like rocks.

2. What is on the walls in your room?
In my room at home, two Pirates of the Caribbean puzzles that I put together and framed. In my apartment, masks that I got in New Orleans.

3. What is your current living situation?
I have an apartment, but I'm at home for the summer.

4. What type of music do you listen to?
A little of everything. I like metal the most, though.

5. Do you know what time you were born?
I think somewhere around 11 PM. But honestly I could be making that up.

6. What do you want more than anything right now?
Hmm... I'm pretty satisfied right now, actually. Maybe a cream puff, thanks to Cake Boss.

7. What do you miss?
Mitch. And the days when I had no responsibilities.

8. What is your most prized possession(s)?
My books.

9. How tall are you?
5'5" and a half. Have been that height for years... I just can't reach 5' 6".

10. Are you claustrophobic?
A little. Maybe not so much small spaces, but more being stuck--like in a cave--and not being able to move.

11. Do you get scared in the dark?
Most of the time I don't, but every now and then I will spook myself.

12. The last person to make you cry?
Toy Story 3. Does that count?

13 What is your worst fear?
Failure at life. And fire.

14. What kind of hair/eye color do you like on the opposite sex?
Brown hair--any shade will do. Blue-green eyes or brown, but only if it's the right shade.

15. Where can you see yourself being proposed to at?
I don't know. I'd like to be surprised!

16.Coffee or energy drink?
Neither. Hot tea, please.

17. Favorite pizza topping?
Extra cheese or pepperoni.

18. If you could eat anything right now, what would it be?
Nothing. I'm really quite full.

19. Favorite color of all time?
Cerulean.

20. Have you ever eaten a goldfish?
The cracker? Yes.

21. What was the first meaningful gift you've ever received?
I'm not sure about the first. But my mom has always given me little things, just because she thinks of me.

22. Do you have a crush?
I have a wonderful boyfriend... so yes.

23. Are you double jointed?
Nope. I have regular old joints.

24. Favorite clothing brand?
American Eagle. They're the only brand that fits me well.

25. Who is your favorite female/male celebrity?
Umm.... you know, I don't think I do.

26. Do you have a pet?
One Snoopy, a lazy dachshund who is snoring at my feet.

27. What kind is it?
Oh, well I just said that.

28. Would you fall in love knowing that the person is leaving?
I don't think I can really control who I fall in love with. It just happens.

30. Say a number from one to a hundred:
92

31. Blonds, brunettes, or red heads?
Brunettes, because I am one.

32.Favorite quote?
Do I contradict myself?
I can't think of one off the top of my head.

33. Favorite place?
It depends on my mood. Sometimes home, sometimes Athens, sometimes... places I haven't been to yet.

34. Have you been out of the USA?
I went to Oxford, England this time last year.

35. Your weakness?
Food

36. Met anyone famous?
Not that I know of, I don't think.

37. First job?
Sales associate at Banana Republic.

38. Ever done a prank call?
I think I was in the room, but I'm not sure I was ever actually on the phone.

39. Do you think everyone out there has a soul mate?
I honestly think they do.

40.What were you doing before you filled this out?
Watching Hidalgo on TV.

41. Have you ever had surgery?
Not really. Just getting my wisdom teeth out.

42. What do you get complimented about most?
My hair. And oddly, once, my skin.

43.Have you ever had braces?
Oh, yes. Two years of hell.

44. What do you want for your birthday?
That's way off in October... so I haven't really thought about it yet. Cake. Mmmm, cake.

45. How many kids do you want and their names?
I would really only want one, a girl. Her name will be Audrey Christina. A boy, though, if I have one, would be something John. Aiden John, Ian John.

46. Were you named after anyone?
Yes, my father. His name is Stephen, I'm Stephanie.

47. What is your biggest turn-off of the opposite sex?
Smoking or any kind of drug use. No thank you.

48. What is the one thing you liked about high school?
Having a really close group of friends, and having pretty much no responsibility.

49. What kind of shampoo do you use?
Garnier Fructis Length and Strength

50. Do you like your handwriting?
Sometimes. Other times, I hate it.

51. What is your favorite lunch meat?
Turkey

52. Any bad habits?
Procrastination and laziness.

53. Are you a jealous person?
Sometimes I can be.

54. If you were another person, would you be friends with you?
Of course. I'm awesome.

55. Do you agree with "friend with benefits?"
If the two parties are okay with that, but it's a weird arrangement.

56. Do looks matter?
Of course. Even though no one likes to admit it, we all make first impressions based on appearance.

57. How do you release anger?
I don't get truly angry very often. More often, I get frustrated. Every time, though, reading is the way to go. I get lost in the lives of others and forget about my own troubles.

58. OH NO, THIS IS MISSING!

59. What's your main goal in life?
To be happy and financially comfortable.

60. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Probably my Barbies. I also really liked coloring.

61. How old were you when you first fell in love?
20.

62. Were you a fan of Barney as a little kid?
For a little while, yes. And then I discovered Rugrats!

63. Do you use sarcasm?
Me? I have no idea what you're talking about with this sarcasm nonsense.

64. Mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese?
Oh goodness. Those are my two favorite foods. Mac and cheese and potatoes... both.

65. What do you look for in a guy/girl?
Acceptance. Humor. Someone to love me.

66. What are your nicknames?
Most people just call me Stephanie. However, I have been called Step-On-Me and Stephanopoulous. Also, Twozzle and Stepharoo.

67. Favorite super hero?
Batman. He did all that WITHOUT super powers.

68. What's your favorite TV show?
Big Bang Theory, but I never get to watch it.

69.What's the best way to deal with you enemies?
As my mama always said, kill them with kindness.

70. What's your favorite ice cream flavor?
Mint!

71. Do you have all your fingers and toes?
Indeed. Ten on both counts.

72. Do you have a computer in your room?
My laptop goes with me everywhere.

73. Plans for tonight?
Well it's 12:30... so read some and go to bed.

74. Where do you want to live when you are older?
Somewhere in the South. My family is here and there's just no place like home.

75.Do you want everyone to answer these questions?
They can if they want. I don't care.

76. What are you listening to?
Deadliest Catch on Discover Channel

77. Last thing you drank?
Coke Zero

78. Last person you talked to on the phone?
Hmmm.... my mother.

79. The first thing you notice in the opposite sex?
Hair and mouth.

80. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Read, spend time with my boyfriend/friends, paint. At the moment I'm tackling a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle.

81. Favorite thing to hate?
Screaming babies.

82. Favorite season of the year?
Fall

83. What's your favorite type of candy?
Skittles

84. Have you ever really truly had a best friend?
I still do, and I actually have two.

85. What color is your hair?
Brown, with some reddish and goldish highlights in the sun.

86. Eye color?
Brownish black.

87. Shoe size?
Oh, 8.5-9, depending on the shoe.

88. Favorite fast food place?
McDonald's

89. Favorite restaurant?
Angler's in Destin, FL. And Olive Garden!

90. Do you like sushi?
Eh, I'll eat it if it's cheap, but it's not my favorite.

91. Watch TV today?
I'm watching it now.

92. Favorite day of the year?
Probably Christmas Day. My whole family is together, we're all happy, and we just enjoy the day.

93. Play any musical instruments?
I can play a few scales on the piano.

94. Republican or Democrat.
Republican.

95. Kisses or hugs.
Hmm... I like hugs better. Kisses are good, but they're a lot of chocolate. Hugs have white chocolate!

96. Relationship or one night stands?
Oh definitely relationship.

97. What is the last thing someone bought you.
My dad bought me lunch? Does that count?

98. Would you ever be a housewife?
I could be, I guess. But I'm not working so hard on an education to sit home for the rest of my life.

99. What book are you reading?
Dead as a Doornail, number 5 in the Sookie Stackhouse series. AKA, the True Blood series. Don't judge me...

100.Describe your love life.
Quite happy =]

This is Snoopy. He is my dog, and I love him.

I got him in 7th grade. My dad told me that if I were to join a sports team for a year, he would get me a dog. I don't think he actually thought I would do it, but I joined my school kayak team. Hey, that's an Olympic sport, it counts. On January 14, 2003, we brought Snoopy home from the humane society, and we've had him ever since.

Now, fast forward to 2010. Dad hates this dog. He claims that if Snoop even touches the carpet, he'll pee on it. It's true that he's had accidents in the kitchen before. Dad claims that the dog has forgotten that he isn't allowed to go to the bathroom in the house. What I don't understand, though, is that when I had him at my apartment, he didn't go to the bathroom on the floor once. He went to the door when he needed to go out, just like he's supposed to. To me, this means that he isn't taken out enough here, and if you have to go, well, you have to go. You can't fault an animal for that.

So, now, he keeps Snoopy locked up all the time. He's either out on the deck, in his bed, but attached to his leash, or in his kennel. ALL THE TIME. I personally think that's cruel, to keep him like that. And then Dad gets mad if Snoopy barks, but he's gonna bark if he's locked up all the time. Dad told me my job this summer is to get rid of him. Me. My job. Get rid of the dog that I love. I offered earlier, in the spring, to find an apartment that would allow pets, and I would take him with me. Dad told me no. Now I'm supposed to get rid of him? I told Dad that I would take him. Now I've signed a lease in a place that won't even allow goldfish.

What an asshole.

Does anyone else have a problem with spam? Not the food--which I'm sure is disgusting, even though I've never eaten it--but in reference to the internet?

I've been getting a lot of spam comments on my blog posts lately. Usually about fake James Bond watches, Chinese dresses, etc. It's irritating and I don't know how to stop it.

Any suggestions?

· Thoughts during my Maymester class:

o I swear the clock moves slower in class. Do professors have the ability to bend time? I’m sure they do. It’s the only way this class could possibly take this long. It’s only been 45 minutes… two hours to go.

o My Lord I’m hungry. I don’t get it. I ate breakfast this morning, but I think breakfast only makes me hungrier. I wish we could take a break so I could eat a cereal bar or something.

o I have a headache right in the middle of my forehead and around my ears. How random is that?

o The girl in front of me is really tan. I wish I was really tan. Not so orange-y, like her though. I’m pretty sure her color comes from fake n’ bake. She’ll probably get skin cancer one day.

o I wonder if the guy next to me is gay. Not that I have anything against him, I’m just wondering. Sometimes he comes in looking straight. Today, however, he does not. I need better gaydar.

o I would like some yellow Gatorade.

o How does one get up to leave the classroom gracefully and unnoticed to go to the bathroom when you sit across the room from the door?

o All desks should come with a footrest.

o Why is it so cold in here?

o I’m so glad college doesn’t have a dress code. It would be really obnoxious to have to wear either jeans or shorts that came to my knees. Here’s to Soffees and a t-shirt!

o Man, I’m hungry…

This is possibly my all-time favorite roller coaster. I have ridden it 23 times, 18 of which have been in the past couple of months. It is Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia, and Boy and I have a slight obsession with it.

We have season passes to Six Flags this year, and we went on Saturday from open to close, which is 11 hours. It was in celebration of the end of finals: possibly the worst finals week I've ever had. Ever. I had two rather lengthy research papers (one was 7 pages, the other was 10), as well as 4 finals... all in the same week.

However, I survived. I had my fun on roller coasters. On Sunday, Mother's Day, I saw Iron Man 2 with Mom, and then the family had a big dinner that night. On Monday, I did absolutely nothing--I got up at 9 (because Dad literally waved a plate of cinnamon rolls under my nose without telling me what time of day it was. Evil man.) and sat on the couch until 2. Then I had lunch and watched a movie with one of my best friends, and drove back to Athens.

A normal student would be on summer break after spring finals, no? However, I'm taking two Maymester classes, which is a whole classes jammed into three weeks. However, after last summer's debacle, I feel like nothing can phase me. One class is in the morning, and then one in the afternoon. I am currently waiting for class two to start.

Only two classes and one LSAT away from me and summer! I think I can do it.

This is usually the scene in my bathroom come morning. My routine: hit the snooze button 4 times. Roll out of bed. Stumble over to the bathroom. Use the bathroom. Brush my teeth. Turn on the shower. And, while I'm waiting for the water to heat up, I step on the scale. It's not a fun way to start the morning, by any means. But you know what was different this morning?...Drum Roll please.... I've lost 3 pounds!

Okay, so I know it's only 3 pounds. But this is the first time that I have actually lost weight while making an effort to exercise and eat better. I lost about 10 pounds this time last year, but that was because I was too lazy to walk down to the dining hall, so I only ate one meal a day. This year, I'm actually trying, and these are the first results that I've seen.

It's really nice to know I'm not doing all of this for nothing. This whole diet and exercise thing does not at all come to me naturally. I love to eat, and I love food. I'm a social eater--it's one of the few things in Athens to do. Want to hang out with someone? Go to dinner! Go get dessert! Already eaten? It's okay, eat again!

My other problem is, as I've said, carbs. I LOVE bread. It's that third roll at dinner, with real butter. Baked potatoes. Mashed potatoes. Scalloped potatoes. Fried potatoes. Rice. Any cake or pastry.

So even though it's hard to keep it up, for the first time I've motivated myself to get up off the couch and do something for once. Even though I would much rather go to the pool or take a nap, I walk on the treadmill for 40-50 minutes. Even though everyone around me (except my mother, who will perpetually eat healthier than me) is eating all the foods that I want to be, I'll go with the option that's better for me. Maybe one day, my scale will smile at me!