Hearts in need make symphonies.

I'd kiss you if it wouldn't kill me.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:58:02 GMT

I turned 20 on Saturday--I'm too old.

I started working at Save-A-Lot again. It probably wasn't a wise decision, but driving to Philly everyday is getting expensive.

For Christmas, I got a desk, a chair, a X-Box 360, and tons of books and movies.

My schedule next semester is awesome--so so much sleep incoming:

Yea, 'ear, 'ear.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:39:36 GMT

It's been over six months since I updated this--I can't believe how quickly the spring semester went by. This summer is kind of meh, and offly fast. I officially didn't get housing at Temple this year, so I need to find an apartment in Philly or commute...I bet I'll end up commuting. My computer broke in half...I need to send it out, but I want a new one anyway. Harry Potter is over, I'm pretty sad.

I'm going to die.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:42:34 GMT

Six shots were fired right across the street from my dorm yesterday--one shot hit a 16 year old in the scrotum. I'm going to die.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=4829217

In other news. IT'S SNOWING!

And I decided not to take Chemistry and am instead taking Honors Psychology--I'm pretty happy with that decision too.

Good grief!

shep4868@hotmail.com — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 03:14:15 GMT

It's November 11th and I was sweating in a t-shirt, I just don't get it.

I can't believe the semester is almost over, my first final is next Thursday. It doesn't even feel like the school year.

I got my job back at Save-A-Lot today. I should be starting next weekend.

Chris Hooks finally gave me half of my scholarship from last June.

I did okay on my chemistry midterm, I'm so relieved. If only I didn't wait till the night before to do my other school work.

I really want a macbook and a nintendo wii.

This place is a prison and these people aren't your friends.[...]But you are not permitted to leave.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:43:55 GMT

I should do this more often, it's too hard to think back.

Two weekends ago I went to the UMass v. Villanova football game since my two cousins play for UMass. I'm not really a football fan, but it was fun seeing my aunt/uncle again. I wish I lived in the main line.

I need to go clothes shopping, very badly.

This is the first weekend I stayed on campus. I just sat alone in my dorm, so I don't expect it to occur again.

I HATE HATE HATE chemistry, what a mistake.

231 Days...

I'm too old.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 23:08:01 GMT

Last Thursday was my graduation--I'll try to upload some pictures in a little bit. I was originally seated in the front because I was ranked 10th in my class, but Camille bumped me to the back by .2--I was not happy. I really wish I could have skipped it. I was not excited to graduate and I would really rather not have. Marching band gave me a $550 award, so that was a pleasant surprise.

From 9-3 that night was project graduation which was a party type thing the school throws at a ymca-esque place so we won't all get wasted. I swam, got caractures, boxed brett, and played ping pong--it was pretty fun. Everyone got a prize, some people got $250 at the mall or a tv...I got a picture frame and a candle.

On Friday, I officially did not get off Boston U's waitlist--I'm rather upset about that. I went to both Carlton's and Alvery's graduation party that night--nothing special, but worth attending.

Saturday I had to work 8-12, then my graduation party from 1-5...it was just family and my parents friends and we ended up staying till 8. I got an iPod nano from my parents and A LOT of money.

I worked on Sunday and Monday, I should really get a job at the video station. My father's using my car all week because his is in the shop. I played D&D at Ryan's house yesterday--we didn't really do much, but it was fun. I went to best buy today and swapped out my nano for a 30gb video iPod and purchased an iHome.

Everything is pretty awful right now.

Follow your inclinations with due regard to the policeman round the corner.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 23:45:39 GMT

Camille and I tried to go see X-Men 3 two weeks ago, but it was sold out for over three hours. I ended up seeing it later that weekend, it was very good.

I skipped school on Tuesday since it was senior skip day. Yesterday I also did not go to school because of Temple's placement tests. I had to take reading, writing, and math--I opted not to take German. The reading/writing were basically the SAT so that was easy. The math was kind of scary, I thought I'd do well but it was all hard logs at the end, so we'll see. I auditioned for their marching band afterwards, I got in. They have 5 or 6 performannces a year and I get 1 credit and a $600 scholarship that goes up every year.

Today was my last full day--I have to take an English final on Monday. I graduate on Thursday--I'm not really looking forward to it.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:47:40 GMT

Haverford College rejected me today. I'm going to send my deposit to Temple or Rutgers and hope that I get off BU's waitinglist.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:53:11 GMT

I got waitlisted at Boston University. I'm going to stay on it, that means I won't find out until June 15th if I even do get off it (I won't) and they probably won't give me much if any financial aid my first year.

I'm going to Rutgers--just kill me now.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 03:38:50 GMT

Lehigh University rejected me yesterday. I don't really mind becuase I didn't like it or know why I applied in the first place. I find out about Boston University tomorrow, maybe Haverford too. I'm going to get stuck at Rutgers or Temple.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:49:23 GMT

I went to New York City on St.Patrick's Day. We stayed at my father's friends in Manhattan. We went to the painfully long parade--we stayed for two hours and still couldn't see the end, so we left. We went out to a Central American restaurant, it was decent. I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturday. We were suppose to go for two or three hours, but we ended up being there almost six. I saw Egyptian art, armored knights, a couple sculpture gardens, and nineteenth century European art--my favorite pieces were the Van Gogh, Manet, and Munch paintings. I took my first of seven golf lessons last Monday--it's pretty fun. I went to Mr.Pennsville yesterday, it was pretty funny. Camille and I went and saw V for Vendetta today--it was fun. I really liked it--V had funny quotes. I find about Lehigh tomorrow, Haverford and Boston University will soon follow---the next few days will be horrid.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 02:48:40 GMT

This weekend was awful, thankfully it is finally over.

I went to work today only to find that I was suspended for three days--I was already off on Monday and Tuesday, so it's really only one day. I don't care at all.

I need a haircut.

In the middle of the night, they try to find me but I'm still driving.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 03:55:17 GMT

My father went to Europe for two weeks, so I used his truck while he was away. I backed it into a pole, he's pissed and it's going to cost a couple thousand to repair...I have to pay the insurance deductable of either $250 or $500.

I visited Ancora, a mental institute, on Monday. There was this one really crazy resident that kept singing, then she walked up to me and told me how attractive/gorgeous I am. She then said I gave her inspiration for other men like Prince William and Prince Harry, then walked away taking pictures of me with an imaginary camera. It was really funny and awkward.

I requested less hours at Save-A-Lot, so of course they scheduled me for thirty-two hours next week. I'm going to threaten to quit if he keeps it up.

The first semester ended on Monday--my senior grades are absolutely horrible.

I got into Temple--they offered me $20,000, but still no news of their honors program (I know it's coming).

I visited Haverford College on Monday--I REALLY liked it. I had an interview for them in Mt. Laurel, NJ on Wednesday. I think that it went well, but it was a bit more difficult than I expected.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 20:27:40 GMT

I'm obsessed with Rise of Chaos--this will help me play.

They put angels in the electric chair.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 00:44:43 GMT

I worked six hours today and I work seven hours tomorrow--just kill me now before I kill Peggy. I got my first ticket today--parking within twenty-five feet of an intersection...it's lame, I doubt I'll tell my parents. I need to get my car fixed. I'm bored, so here's a survey. You should do it too.

You
Full Name: Justin Sheppard
Age: 18
Birthday: December 29th
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Contacts / Glasses: No, but I really need them.
Favorite Saying: ?
Habits: Bite my nails.
Fears: Bees are scary.

School
Where do you go to school: Pennsville Memorial HS.
Do you like it: Not at all.
What is your favorite subject: English.
What is your least favorite subject: Calculus/U.S. Law.
Who is your favorite teacher: Mrs. Hyland/Mrs. Bausch.
Who is your least favorite teacher: Ms. Mitchum.
What are your school colors: Blue & Gold.
What is your school mascot: Eagle, lame.
Are you in any extracurricular activities at your school: Yep.

Favorites
Fruit: Strawberries, Grapes.
Vegetable: Potato.
Snack: Chips/Dip, Cheetos.
Dessert: Strawberry Milkshake.
Breakfast: I don’t eat breakfast, but if I did—it’d be an omelet.
Lunch: Hoagie.
Dinner: Chinese food.
Song: Miserere
Band: A Silver Mt. Zion
Actor: Jason Schwartzman.
Actress: Scarlett Johansson/Natalie Portman/Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind/The Return of the King.
TV Show: Nip/Tuck, Cheers
Holiday: Christmas
Month: I like October and December.
Day: Tuesday—I hate the weekend, too many family members around.
Number: 8, 13, 29.
Moment: ?

This or That
Pepsi - Coke: Coke
Cursive - Print: Cursive is nice, but I usually print.
Email - Instant Message: Instant Message.
Coffee - Tea: Both.
Winter - Summer: Winter.
Fall - Spring: Fall.
Sweaters – T-Shirts: Sweaters.
DVD - VHS: DVD.
Pink - Red: Red.
Action - Comedy: Comedy.
Sandals - Gym Shoes: Sandals—I love sandals.
Pens - Pencils: Pens.
Black - Blue: Blue.

Current
Sound: Silence.
Thought: I don’t want to go to work tomorrow.
Wish: Save-A-Lot + Fire.
Taste: Taquito, ew.
Clothes: Skanky work clothes.

God, I wish I knew how to quit you!

shep4868@hotmail.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 03:07:02 GMT

I worked last Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a combined 18 hour week--not too bad. I went to the mall with Camille on Tuesday. I bought the following books: Running with Scissors, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Complete poems E.E. Cummings, and The Pearl. I also bought A Very Long Engagement on DVD. Thursday was my 18th birthday, I went out to dinner to the Outback Steakhouse--I didn't really want to go there, but I couldn't think of anywhere to go; i got French onion soup, filet mignon, and Alaskan king crab legs. I got my haircut, but it's unnoticeable. On New Years Eve, I went bowling--we only finished one game, I got a 103. I set fireworks off a little after midnight--I really like fireworks. I worked six hours on Sunday--I can't stand that job anymore. I worked on Monday and wasted yesterday. Today I called out of work for the first time ever so I could go see Brokeback Mountain with Camille and her grandmother. I really, really liked the movie. I went to Borders afterwards and bought the book, now I have a huge stack of books on my floor that I need to read.

I'm only there so that you're not alone.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 05:05:25 GMT

The Saturday before last was The Spirit of New Jersey Drum & Bugle Corps open house--the music was really hard and it looks like I won't be returning. That Thursday, the 15th, Cornell rejected me--it's not really where I wanted to go, but I'm still really disappointed. I went to New York City the next day with the German Club--Camille and I won the competition for the third straight year, so I got more money. I bought a few sweaters and a shirt from The Gap. I worked a litte over 25 hours the past few weeks and almost 40 last week--it was absolute hell, but I think my hours are cut again (I got a raise to $7.50/$9.00). Debbie came from Iraq home on Christmas Eve--now I don't have a running car, but I'm getting the Porsche fixed tomorrow. For Christmas, I got 80 dollars worth of gift cards to Borders, books: Blankets, Chronicles of Narnia box set, Closing Time, and The Da Vinci Code, dvds: Star Wars Episode III, Cinderella Man, Charlie Brown Christmas Special, Sideways, Manhattan, Cheers Season 2, and Bottle Rocket, a Homer Simpsons novelty phone, a drum pad, a navy blue pea coat, a green sweater, and a TiVo. Debbie and I went and saw the Chronicles of Narnia last night--it was better than I thought, but still a lot worse than the book.

Even though there's no school and its my birthday, this is going to be a bad week. My iPod has pretty much died, I'm probably going to go buy a new iPod Video this week. I got into Rutgers with a $16,000 scholarship--I'll probably end up going there, but I'm finishing all my applications this week and also applying to Temple, Lehigh. Boston University, Haverford, and maybe one other.

If you're not drunk and half-naked by this point, you're not paying attention.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:50:16 GMT

Two weeks ago was a busy week. I worked all day on Sunday, then had marching band Monday through Wednesday. There wasn't any school on Thursday or Friday, that was rather pleasant. I went to Allentown for championships on that Saturday, I had to be at the school at 6:45 am. We came in 3rd and got best colorguard. I left for Ithaca, NY with my mother the next day. We visited Cornell--I sat in on a class, attended an information session, and toured the campus--it was nice. I got home Monday night. I worked on Tuesday and Thursday--I can't stand Save-A-Lot anymore; I need to find a new job. I went and saw Harry Potter over the weekend, it was really good. I got my subject test scores back today--I did poorly in US history and math, but I'm pleased with my literature score.
24 Days....

The devils are inside the walls.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 02:45:33 GMT

Sunday I sat around and completely wasted, like every other weekend I don't work. Monday was Halloween--I stayed home and handed out candy. I sent out my Cornell application after I wrote the three essays, they're complete crap. Tuesday I had to skip marching band rehearsal to work from 4-10, it lasted forever, Wednesday was band from 6:00 until 9:00--I can't stand it anymore. I worked again on Thursday...I got done early, it was nice. Friday was the homecoming football game, Pennsville won---that at least one and up to four more playoff football games, not fun. I spent a lot of time studying for the SAT's--I took three Subject Tests today (Math Level 1, Literature, US History), I'm sure I did badly. I then went to the University of Delaware football game against the University of Massachusetts since my cousins play for Mass--It was fun, I got to see the marching bands perform several times. Afterwards, my family went out to the Iron & Wine Brewery for dinner.
40 days...

The ice around your garden, won’t keep the walls from falling.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:42:28 GMT

So I've neglected this for far too long again and I don't know where to start. Marching band has been consuming a great deal of my time, but we go to Allentown on the 12th and that's the end. I won the ugliest costume prize at the band's Halloween party, I wore a dress. We got first place at every competition except for one second place. Senior year is not pleasant, I can't stand biology or psychology--two classes I should be enjoying. I killed my Porsche, I broke the rear axle and won't have the money to fix it for a couple of months. I took the ACT and SAT this month, I take subject tests next week. I'm applying early decision to Cornell, but I'll never get in. Working at Save-A-Lot really sucks now, we have all new managers that drive me crazy and I've been working 3, 4, and 8 hour weeks so I'm working for enough gas to drive to work.
I made a new layout.

Meet me on my vast veranda, my sweet untouched Miranda.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 16:17:06 GMT

I neglected this for a month, so my August in review:

I went to Old Forge, NY; Niagra Falls, Canada; and Buffalo, NY for vacation during the first week of August. The second and third week of August consisted of band camp from 9-1 and then 5-9, it was rather hot and unpleasant. I bought a car last week, it's a Porsche 944. My father found this huge caterpillar and let it run lose in my house last week, it was big and scary.

I was feeding the birds nectar.

Bats.

Niagra Falls from the Maid of the Mist

7" Caterpillar.

My new car.

School starts this Wednesday, my schedule is...
1. Concert Band
2. US Law/Contemporary Issues
3. Social Humanities/Introduction to Sociology
4. English 12 Honors/AP
5. AP Biology
6. Calculus AP
7. Phys. Ed/Health 3 & 4
8. German 3

Justice is balance. You burned down my house and left me for dead. Consider us even.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Sun, 07 Aug 2005 06:12:22 GMT

Nothing has really happened in the last week besides me missing drum line practice, seeing Batman Begins (very good) with Camille, and working a very little bit.

I'm going away on vacation with my family. We're going to the Niagra Falls and then Buffalo, NY for my aunt's wedding. I'll be back on Sunday.

Harry Potter Personality Quiz by Pirate Monkeys Inc.

It's the time of your life that may last a lifetime.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 03:31:31 GMT

Recently I have watched The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Cold Mountain--all of which were great movies that I need to purchase in the near future. Last weekend I went camping with BJ and Ryan at the Sportsman's Club--it was a lot of fun. We didn't leave Friday until around 11:00, we were supposed to leave at 9:30, but that didn't work out. Ryan and BJ were the epitome of white trash on Saturday--it was pretty funny. I worked from 5:00 until around 9:30, then went back to the Sportsman's Club. I came home Sunday afternoon, then worked for four hours that evening. Monday night I had drum line practice. I went and saw Fantastic Four with Camille yesterday--it was nothing spectacular, but it was what I expected and worth seeing. The power went out while we were watching the movie due to a thunderstorm--the movie resumed a few minutes later when the power flicked back on. I went to the dentist today to get my teeth cleaned--I really hate the dentist. I then had my last ever class at DTCC--I'm so glad it's over.

Which Revenge of the Sith Character are you?
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Let's make love at Sea World on the back of a killer whale!

shep4868@hotmail.com — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 03:51:34 GMT

On July 4th, I went and saw War of the Worlds with Camille--it was much better than I expected. I quit working at Splash Swim Center--it was just too much on top of Save A Lot. Thursday night I went to see Bewitched--the first showing was sold out, so we went to target. I finally bought a Darth Tater! The movie was pretty funny. I finally got around to seeing The Breakfast Club on Saturday. Yesterday I went to Wildwood for the day. I haven't been their in almost three years--I like the beach, but that one is prettty trashy. They had a game where you shoot middle eastern people with paintball guns called Shoot the Insurgents---it must really offend many people. Today I worked and had the first summer drum line practice--only 2 people showed, so we got out early. I just ordered my summer reading books (Taming of the Shrew, Pride and Prejudice, & Return of the Native) and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince--I can't wait till Saturday. To the doctor's tomorrow, yipee.

It's Hip to Be Dead.

shep4868@hotmail.com — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 03:53:39 GMT

Go to google image search
Type in your answers to the following questions and post the first postable image result for each
1.Place you grew up
2.place you live now
3.favorite cartoon
4.favorite food
5.favorite drink
6.favorite song
7.favorite smell
8.favorite shoes

Post it in your own journal.

1.

2. I'm stuck above.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.