Finally...arrived at my new home!

[Harmony86]

hehe. Hey everyone. I'm typing this on my new laptop in my new home. Well...somewhat of a new 'home'. Actually, it's my dorm room at UMaine.

My roomate and I have been busy unpacking all of our stuff and arranging it around the room. Our parents are all here, and it's actually going pretty well. No one is crying yet. Hehe.

Anyway, since the internet here is much faster than my dial-up at my 'old home', I will try to keep caught up on here and perhaps post more often than I have for awhile.

Just wanted to boast a little....classes start the day after labor day, which will be good. I'll have a few days to get used to things, etc.

Anyway, I have missed you all...not chatting with my night owl buddies at night, etc. But, depending on my classes and work load, I'll try to be on as much as I can and keep in touch.

Lisa S....I miss you! How are things going??

Ok, going to lunch soon with my roomie and I think our parents.

Later,

Julie

[cherfan87]

Hey Glad your enjoying your "new home" lol! Enjoy your time in College! I graduated this past may from college... it just flew by! Have fun! Glad to see ya posting!

[Lisa]

I sent you emails and left messages at myspace and haven't heard from you..
Thanks for joining my board but you didn't say anything there yet..
Good luck at the new place.

[Jan]

Hey Good luck buddy!!!!!!!! I miss college..when ur in it u can't wait to get out..when ur out u can't wait to get back! LOL..enjoy it!!!!!!!!!! Does ur roomate like Cher? LOL..kidding..all the best! Jan

[Harmony86]

Thanks girls. Lisa...I did reply to the ones on myspace...did you ever see/get them? hmm. odd. well, anyhow, sorry I made you feel like I was ignoring you or something...because I never would! All of you here are just like family, I love you guys.

Classes started today. They were ok...but pile on the reading! I have a feeling, too, that weight loss may not be too hard to accomplish here with all the walking involved! Lol.

Haha. Jan, my roomate doesn't really like Cher...but she was listening to a Sonny and Cher song, but it wasn't sung by them.

Haha. Ohwell.

Anyway, got to get to some reading. I'll catch up some more with the board later....

Julie

[Susanelizabeth28]

So Julie, what classes are you taking this semester? Keep us posted on how they are going.
Susan

[Harmony86]

So I finally saw one of the weight watcher's commericals last night (SFTL). Our TV was on, and one of my roomate's friends was in the room and I was like "OMG!". Haha. They totally didn't get why I was flipping out. my roomie's friend was like "Hah. Yeah, and Cher is skinny as a stick anyways, like she has to worry about Weight Watchers!".

Anyhow, my roomate, Celeste, said that one time a very long time ago her father got to kiss Cher! Apparently Cher was at a club in Aspen, and Celeste's mother and father (who were dating at the time) saw Cher, and he kissed her cheeks. Celeste wasn't sure, but said he may have even kissed her elsewhere (?) but she didn't remember. I thought that was pretty interesting.

So, for classes...I'm taking Intro. to Sociology, Intro. to Black Studies, American Government, Opportunities for a Social Work Major, Intro. to Women's Studies, and Pep Band (hehe...I know, that's not really a class, but it's a credit!).

Today I only have Intro. to Women's Studies. I have that on M&W. All the other classes I have Tuesday&Thursday, except the Social Work class is only Tuesdays, and Pep Band practice is Thursdays. I have Fridays off.

Ok, got to head over to my Intro. to Women's Studies class. Might post more later.

Julie

[Jan]

WOW kewl Julie:) Bob on board got to Kiss Cher too at Atlantic City show and I got to hug her at J Dean show in 82 (OK we're old! LOL..but back then we were young! LOL)

[DEE]

Congrats Julie on your "new place". Good luck with your studies and don't spend tooo much time on board here and ignore your reading. (sound just like a mother, don't I?!).
Really get out and enjoy your time in college cause it can be hard but it really can be the best time of your life. I spent two years in college and I absolutely LOVED it. I met some of the best people, and me and my roomie are still very close. She is my Long Island connection!
Best wishes to you, DEE

[Harmony86]

Hehe. Dee, you sound exactly like my mother! She kept saying she hoped I wouldn't spend all my time "with Cher" once I was at college. hehe. Actually, I've done pretty well so far. I've gotten a little behind with the board, but I will try to keep up when I can. Ofcourse you guys and Cher are #1 on my list, but college life is very busy and I have tons of reading to do. But in my spare moments or times when I need a break, I'll turn to the board!

thanks for the good wishes. I don't really miss home, but college life is definitely a huge new experience! I have mixed feelings about it all, but I guess that's normal first starting out.

Julie

[ReachTheStars]

Heeey Julie Girl!! How are you my little fellow Night Owl! MISS YOU WICKED BAD AT NIGHT BABE!!! It was sooo good to hear from you!! I hope you are doing great...COLLEGE is the best!! You are going to have the best most fabulous memories ever!! MAKE 'EM HAPPEN...MAKE THOSE MEMORIES...and DO IT ALL BAAABY!! AOOOWWW!!

love,
Di

[Harmony86]

Hey Di!! I'm still kickin' around here. I've missed you, too. lol...good news to report...my roomie is a total night owl, too. here it is, close to 2 AM and there are tons of people in the hallway, talking, laughing, lol. And I can hear people outside, hanging around.

College is definitely a very new experience, but I'm making the best of it and trying to live it up every second that I can. I'll admit, I do feel a bit out of place here, but I know before long I'll feel as though I've been here forever and things will all fall into place. I haven't fallen into the drinking scene of things yet, and I know my roomie and the others think I'm a boring person...but after seeing so many people the next day with hangovers and not having any memory of what they did the previous night or who they were with...that doesn't make me really want to get into that situation right now, or ever. i guess my bottom line is that if I ever do decide to drink, it's got to be on my terms and done responsibly.

Hehe! sorry for rambling! It seems so weird to be sitting in bed, typing away on my laptop...and then having the post be posted almost instantly instead of having to wait forever with dial-up! :-)


Anyway, miss all of you real bad. Hope all is well. I have to be honest...haven't been reading too many posts lately, but will catch up when I can.

Lisa and Di..you two are always going to be my Night Owl buddies, even if I'm not always online. i miss you guys!

Julie

[ReachTheStars]

Julie Girl!! YOU ROCK HONEY...and don't you worry about that drinking scene...you're not the boring one...YOU ARE THE SMART ONE!! You don't need to drink to have a good time...just be with the ones THAT LOVE YOU...and THAT YOU LOVE...and you will have the time of your life regardless!!

College is hard to get use to...but it won't take you long...trust me!! AOOOWWW!! You are going to LOVE IT!! Lovin' that independence the most...make sure Cher stuff's in that room....THE POWER...lol...BELIEVE...she's got it all baby!! ;D

Play that funky music white girl!! LOL...Was listening to the INTERMISSION songs today...can ya tell? LMAO... but you'll have it all goin' on in that dorm of yours in no time....blastin' Cher...and those cats will start singing DO YOU BELIEVE in no time flat!! Trust me... Guaranteed!! Have Fun My Nite Owl Friend!!! Miss you...soooo glad you are back with us girl!! MWAH!!

Love,
Di

[Harmony86]

Awww...Di! You rock too!! Lol...after I read your post, I decided to start playing TVBOC. I brought my Cher Gold CD with me, but that's it for now. Some of my others are saved on my computer. Hahah...neither one of us brought a stereo, either, but luckily my laptop does a good job at blasting Cher. ;D I think I'll go out at some point and buy a set of really nice speakers with subwoofers...hehe. ;-)

I have plenty of wall space...so at some point I'm going to make a trip home or ask my parents to bring up my Cher picture (one that I got at the mall one time). Gotta have something Cher-realted here! Lol. I just didn't want to bring too much of my Cher shrine here! ...didn't want it to get ruined or anything.

Anyhow, suppose I should go do some reading....so I have a little bit of the weekend left to enjoy.

Take care and I'll talk with you again hopefully real soon.

Love always,

-Julie

[Jan]

Myself and my friends really only drink on occassion but the way we act ppl think we're drunk! LOL..trust me u don't need booze to have a good time! Right Di? LOL..college is the BEST yrs buddy! I miss it so..if I could TURN BACK TIME I would..Enjoy it and study hard! Make us proud!

[ReachTheStars]

You got it Buddy!! YOU GOT IT!!

Yeah Julie Girl...ya need a little something Cher in DA ROOM...something awesome that will bring you INCREDIBLE KARMA..and POSITIVE ENERGY...ya know? You will look at it and it'll justl put your mind "in check"...

You are going to have an awesome time...and the buddies you are going to make? They will last a lifetime...nothin' like college...You'll get comfy in no time...and if you don't?? Then it's not the place for you...and you move on...but you are going to LOVE IT!! And if you get a little homesick? It's time to plan a visit with the folks....There's no place like home....always fills the heart... Then you're ready to go back for more!!

[Harmony86]

aww. thanks guys!

My roomate decided she wanted to room with her best friend, so i got her best friend's roomate. she is really quiet and I don't think she's a party animal. maybe a little boring, though, since she goes to bed around 10 or 11. eek! That might be a little tough for me, because I tend to be such a night owl!

Anyway, things are going ok right now, except for all the reading and assigments! Hehe.

gotta head out, going to go eat.

Julie

[ReachTheStars]

Hey Julie Girl..I MISS MY NITE OWL BUDDY! Glad all is goin' good...you sound awesome!! Keep us posted! OK? Best of luck with all these new adjustments in your life...play Cher...cuz THAT WOMAN ROCKS!! M E O W!!

[Harmony86]

Miss you, too, Di. And Lisa...miss you as well!

Hope all is well with everyone.

My mom is bringing my cher picture up for me tomorrow (it's friends and family weekend). Can't wait...need a little Cher inspiration in this room!

Julie

[ReachTheStars]

Cher Inspiration is RIGHT GIRL!! WOOHOO!! Get that pic on the wall honey!! MEEOW!! Katie's got her all over the place...as a matter of fact...So Do I!...lol!!

[Harmony86]

It's on my wall. She is looking over me every night that I sleep. ;D Someone came by and said, 'hey, that's a rockin' pic of Cher!'. Haha.

Oh! And I have the best news ever!!! I dicovered a Cher fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was hanging out with a girl named Bridgette (her nickname is Birdy) and two of her friends. We went to McDonalds to eat and hang out for awhile, and some guy kept calling Birdy's cell. She didn't answer because she felt bad having to tell him she didn't want to do anything with him...he has a big crush on her, but she doesn't feel the same way. Anyway, they were joking around about one of them dressing up as a guy and then pretend to be Birdy's gf so the guy would leave her alone. Then Birdy was just being random and said something about dressing up as Cher...my ears perked up then and I said, 'oh I love Cher!' and she was 'omg! me too!'....we were both so excited and plan on getting together soon to blast off some music!! Rock on time....aowww!!!

[ReachTheStars]

See??? It's all in the cards babe!! CHER ROCKS!! WOOOHOOOO!! Got to spread DA LOVE...and ROCK RIGHT ON TO OUR GIRL!! MAINE...LOOK OUT!! YOWW!

Hey...which pic of Cher??

[Jan]

GREAT! Like any person whose a McDonalds AND Cher fan! LOL:) That's great my friend..hey we hope to see ya at convention ..bring her along and refer her to Sue's wonderful site! Any college pics yet for our FOR THE FANS photos?

[ReachTheStars]

Yeah...Great idea Janet..what pic of Cher is it Julie?

[Harmony86]

Hehe. It's the pic that I think most anyone can find at the mall...you know those ones framed in a cheesy kinda frame? Heh...I've had it for awhile now, but I love it, 'cause it's our Cher. I think I will order some posters from online to put up, too.

I showed Bridgette my Cher Connection shirt, and she loved it. I'm going to show her the site too...ofcourse. She said she might dress up as Cher for Halloween, and I'm so excited!!! Nope, no pics yet to share...but hopefully before long that'll change. I am going to get a digital cam soon...so then I will take tons...it'll be so much easier than the old way. ;-) Seriously, though, guys...I think Bridgette is a keeper! I have never had anyone to share Cher stuff with (ofcourse you guys...but I mean in every-day physical life...know what I mean?). We watched the music video DVD the other day, because she hadn't seen all of the videos...she absolutely loved them, especially Walking in Memphis.

where and when is the convention at? I know it's prolly posted under another thread, but I am so behind...I will try catching up asap.

Now it's back to hmwk. but i miss and love all of you!!!

Julie

[Jan]

Rumor has it the convention may be in LA in July 2006 I think it may be on CCA website already even? We're all hopin it coincides w/a poss other rumor of Cher at the Wynn in Vegas..I hope it is otherwise I can't attend cos of lack of little vac time I get at work..I am using part of it for HOPEFULLY Cher and the other part to go up to Chicago next yr in 06 and then head up w/Di to Iowa to see Pam's headstone:( ..at the cemetery since I can't join them yet next mo..it supposedly comes in early Oct and many of the fans/girls going but since tapped out from broker debts and no vac time I am gonna head on up there w/Di next yr sometime..so hopin as far as the Wynn/Convention they're around the same time..hope to see ya at one or the other buddy! We have not met yet but I feel like I know u! Keep up the good grades my friend:) And bring on ur other Cher buddy to Cherconnection! Make sure she orders the new cd/dvd off this site too:)

[ReachTheStars]

Ooo...is it the BELIEVE shot with the wavy hair? Sheri got me that shot for Christmas. It looks like chalk paints right...dark colors...and Cher's not smiling? What are those things pastel paints? Yeah, she brought it to Bossier City and it broke all in her suitcase!! So I never got it...

Got my hologram one of her and the butterflies...I LOVE THAT ONE! Got to do the HOLLYWOOD BOWL POSTER yet...that ones really cool...and Theresa Girl...I NEVER GOT YOUR POSTER??? Did you send it out Babe?
I am DYING TO SEE THAT!! WOOHOO!! ;D
Di

[Lisa]

You know where to find me, right..
I emailed you different things but haven't heard from you..

[Harmony86]

Di, I don't think it's the Believe shot. She isn't smiling, and the colors are dark...but I'm not sure where or what it's from ? It's mostly just her face, no other body parts, and she has the black, wavy hair.

Lisa...I got a couple fowards from you...I usually keep my AOL messenger up and running at all times since I have my laptop and I'm the only one using it. But have never seen you online. I'm sorry that I don't check my yahoo email very often or go on to myspace much. I just haven't literally even had the time. It's not that I don't have time for you guys...but physically it's just not always possible for me to be online a lot. College is definitely not easy, and there's always so much going on. My classes and all the reading is crazy. I haven't gotten much sleep lately and staying up late just isn't an option for me very often, other than to do homework...and I literally find myself dozing off as I try to read at night, etc. Tonight I am up 'late' because I don't have classes on Fridays...so I am using this time to catch up here a little bit before heading off to sleep. Then all this weekend it's homework time. Ugh.

Anyway, Jan...would love to eventually meet you and the rest of the gang ofcourse. Feels like I know all of you....it'd be awesome to finally actually meet in person! I'll see if I can possibly make it to one of the conventions, but can't promise anything at this point!

Well, I am off to bed soon I think.

Julie

[ReachTheStars]

Yep Julie...that's the shot...it was from the BELIEVE days..

Boy, reading your post...homework at night...dozing off!! LMAO..those were the days...Like yesterday Baby! Man..I remember those... ;D That homework got tough after awhile..and at the end of the year I'd really slack...SPRING would kick in...and there Di would go....OUT!! Hang in there Babe...and ENJOY each and every moment...YOU WILL REMEMBER ALL OF IT!!!