01.31.02 "It's gonna be a lockdown."
The morning after... "DC" hops on the loudspeaker... "Someone has trashed the guidance hallway." This is a horrible and deliberate attack on our school's safety. I personally feel violated that such an event could occur. The irony of it all. While a school is coming together and sharing their love in one room, hatred and evil fill another room. All while the wrestling team is in the middle of it all. Some would compare the wrestling match to a 'purgatory'. But that's just some people...
We all enjoyed our class colors as we wore them proudly throughout the school day. We also enjoyed our personal slaves, I know I did... As for what's to come of the 50 foot rope? Only the weekend will tell...
-Word of the Day-
gatorade, noun:
Does wonders for alligator skin... ok that was bad, I know... my apologies.
01.30.02 "They apparently are cousins."
Tonight was the night of the first ever St. Rose Singled Out and Senior Auction. The day of school was being talked up for the night's festivities. A half day gave us all that sense of school "not counting" as all half days do, but thoughts of that night's festivities had us all a little more energetic.
So after school I needed to get the Jenny McArthy outfit. An adventure to K-Mart found us trying on pleather hot pants in the aisles since those bastards lock their dressing rooms. Just ring the bell and you'll recieve immediate service... immediatley took to long. Apparently disrobing in public is a "crime" and some people were quick to get that point across to me. On our way out we picked up a strapless bra for the Colleen Carroll donated pink tube top. To cause more tension, they needed a price check on the hot pants which made an embarrasing scene at checkout. Well it was done and it was full speed ahead to the night life at school.
The seniors went first, with the J-Man on the microphone. I did not get to see the spectacle, but I hear it was just that. I was too busy putting the finishing touches on the show plans as well as being powdered in the dressing room by none other than Nicole Williams. All I know is there was much money being tossed around, and the biggest commodities were Jimmy "Styles" Tyrell and Anthony Iorio who went for a combined $50. Even "DC" got in on the action going on a bidding war for School VP and Jack's right hand man, Chris Ruane. My goodness.
Then it was time for the main event, to a sold out crowd, Nicole Williams introduced Frank Lombardy who in turn, introduced myself as Jenny McArthy. The appluases were overwhelming and I was truly touched at the responses of the student body. Throughout the night laughter and cheers echoed the 400's and my very own heart. Seeing it all come together in the end of a long, grueling month of planning brought a tear to my eye and as it smeared my maskara I thought to myself how great a life I am living. Thank you.
Among the winners were Allison Mittley; Tom Worley, Kerry Trimmer; Steve Bannon, Jimmy "Styles" Tyrell; Tatum Lenahan, and Anthony Iorio; Brittany Maschi who was the first contestant in Singled Out history to win on the first question of the first round. It was a great success and we hope for a bigger audience (and venue) next year! Seeya in hell...
-Word of the Day-
cousin, noun:
One who is related to someone from eachother's parents. Therefore should not forgoe in trying to win a date with eachother.
01.29.02 Maddam Baglivio...
After a whole day of classes and schmoozing, the reports are in... everyone loves Charles JJ LaPlaca's new specs! Making him look distinguished and oh so hott, Charlie wore the new specs everywhere from the toilet to the basketball game. By the way, for all you homebodies, the game was touch and go at halftime... it could have gone either way. That Keansburg is a tough team. Superman. That's all I have to say about that.
One day remaining until Singled Out... oh yeah, and that whole senior auction thing, whatever that is. I heard that Jimmie "Styles" Tyrell will be making a surprise appearance at this little shindig, so make sure to be there.
This just in from Dubac Road... i want a girl who will laugh for no one else.
-Word of the Day-
Headbands; noun
the article of clothing of choice for the ultra cool team all the way from Keansburg.
01.28.02 Green alligators and long neck geese...
Well before we get into the review of "Mr. Entertainment" himself, a quick update on my own health. I woke up this morning, that black speck was still there... so whatever, I tell mom - she gets worried, like any good mother would - and says she'll get me an appointment for later that day. Little did I know of things to come...
Which brings us to Monday morning at the "Belrose"... I had not known of the scheduled Joe Finn performance, and I was pleasantly surprised to find the good news. The buzz was big in homeroom as we all waited in anticipation to head out to the MAAC. So we go down. The opening act was a prayer service, which helped us all collect our respected thoughts. Then to add more monotony, we need to be embarassed by watching half of the school recieve honors certificates. Well it's only embarrasing to those who don't recieve them... like me. But, hey, I got to hand some out and I felt pretty damn good about that.
Then the lights go down and excitment fills the arena, as they introduce the king of school assemblies... Joe Finn. Finn, before an erupting crowd, walks cooly up to the mic, gazes into the crowd, and delivers the two biggest words in show business, "hello folks". The arena roof is blown off as the hundreds of screaming Finn-heads hoot and hollar for their man. Even some sophomores in the rafters were getting in on the action.
Unfortuneatly I was only able to stick around for the first two songs of the set. You may have seen me be "escorted" out by some faculty members, and I heard some rumors of me being "ejected from the premises". But I can assure you that it was due to, as mentioned earlier, my eye doctor appointment. So I just thought I would clear those things up. As for the eye, itself... I had a "foriegn body lodged in the eyeball" as read the prognosis. He gave me some eye-numbing drops and removed it himself - to make a long story short. This has been long enough of an update... so many amazing things went on today... it's so hard to remember them all.
Oh - I have to wear glasses this week... cause... well just because.
-Word of the Day-
irascible \ih-RASS-uh-buhl\, adjective:
Prone to anger; easily provoked to anger; hot-tempered.
01.27.02 The world has turned and left me here.
Joined forces with some Wall Radicals last night. That'll all I'll say about that.
There's been something in my eye all day long, it's really pissing me off. I've flushed with water, rinsed my contacts, taken them out for a while, but this "thing" won't go away. Even now as I type these words it's a thorn in my... well, eye. Today was another glorious day. A rather wholesome day, to be quite honest. Did some car cleansing, park benching, lunch eating, and some mass attending. Although I do not remember the gospel (sorry Mrs. Weber).
Yeh, so I'm doin this English thing, you kids know what I mean. It's got to be done sometime tonight, plus a little History for the J-man (no, not Hensely). So with that all said, I best be goin... oh an update, I tried this saline eyewash, no use... So I'm hoping it'll be gone in the morning. With my contacts out it's not really a bother. Peace homies.
-Word of the Day-
apathetic \AP-u-THET-ik\, adjective:
What you can classify most teenagers as.
01.26.02 Joseph "King" Kusy, ladies and gentlemen.
Last night. Friday night. Double date with the King and his Princess Diana. (She gets that a lot). Arriving at the movies too late for the 7:40 Josh Hartnett, we opted for the 8:20 Richard Gere. So we figured since we had about 30 minutes, why not some grub? Kusmaster had a big Stewart's Root Beer which costed us an early arrival in the theater for good seats. So we decided to walk out on Richard Gere, not before being told to "slow down" by the manager of Sony/Lowes Cinema Theaters. Turns out he's the same one who gave us tickets to the Jack Black flick, Orange County. Going in thinking it would suck is the best mentality, and I suggest it... cause you leave the theater somewhat surprised. Joe, on the other hand, has his own opinion.
Finishing things up over some coffee and desert at Java Hut, now fully equipped with a new sign, we discussed books, poetry, and the difference between a crumb cake and a coffee cake. What any other seasoned Java Hutter would do. The girls at this point were getting along a little too well, if you can smell what I'm cooking.
And a final though: The only good penis is a night penis.
-Word of the Day-
extempore \ik-STEM-puh-ree\, adverb:
Without premeditation or preparation; on the spur of the
moment.
01.25.02 Charlie LaPlaca is soooo hott...
That just speaks for itself.
-megan
-Word of the Day-
Point Pleasant Boro, noun:
The best town in the greater tri-county area.
01.24.02 What does it take to be number one?
You can't have your cake and eat it, too. I've learned that much. I've recieved the bad news concerning Singled Out. It's been moved into the little theater. Apparently the 'wrestling team' was supposed to have an away match, then it gets moved to home and they kicked us out of the gym. Not to mention it seems like or typical apathetic student body doesn't feel like participating, especially the juniors, which is who the money is going to. So if we're not going to make money, how can we spend it one things you want at prom? I'm not getting into this...
Any site news? No, of course not. Why would there be? I can't do this all on my own. If you want a super happy zone, let me know. Otherwise I don't see any purpose in this site's existence... it's just a waste of my time. I thought I could do something for you. I thought I would provide you with entertainment. Maybe I'm just a lonesome pessimist, but right now I don't think anybody is even out there reading this, nobody cares... so how can I be expected to?
-Word of the Day-
extant \EK-stunt; ek-STANT\, adjective:
Still existing; not destroyed, lost, or extinct.
01.23.02 That's what they teach ya, baby, dig my sound.
The gorilla has been ordered. In time for the PEP RALLY??? We'll have to see about that. There has been much debate as to who indeed will be going bananas inside a suit full of fur. I've heard everything from Dave Brabazon to Z-Money, himself. We'll see when the time comes.
Site news? No redesign, I like the old look... people have become more worried with site content. How much can one man do? But Charlie LaPlaca is no ordinary man, folks. I can promise you that when this is all said and done, I may have brought down the whole entire school to pieces. I'll give ya the goods if ya give me the hits. This is your site, not mine. I love you.
-Word of the Day-
giblets \JIB-lutz\, noun?
Can somebody tell me please? 'Cause I would like to KNOW! (in a Jerry Seinfeld voice)
01.22.02 "And the leaves turn on." By Charlie LaPlaca
For most of us today was just another Tuesday morning after a long weekend. For one man in particular, that man being me, it was a day of new beginnings. A new, youthful and vibrant Charlie LaPlaca walked the hallways today. He paid attention in class, got his assignments, went home and did his homework, studied for that Spanish quiz, made himself some dinner and feels pretty damn good about it. Of course there was plenty of leisure time left over, and much was spent in between the numerous "important" tasks which I faced today.
Moving onto School News... SINGLED OUT has been approved and you will be sure to see the fliers littering 600 corridoors throughout this next week. It is to take place next Wendesday, January 30th after the Senior Auction. I've acquired the four perfect singles to be given away to four lucky singled-outters on Wendesday. The list as follows: Steve Bannon, Tom Worley, Tatum Lenahan, and Britney Maschi. So be sure to sign up in lunch to compete in next week's festivities and maybe "get lucky" in the process. I assure you, if you win a date with one of these desirable singles you will be treated to a lovely evening courtesy of the Junior Class!
Hosting this night of shananagans will be Frank Lombardy and myself as the one and only Jenny McArthy. Be sure to see some "special surprises" throughout the course of the evening as well... sign up soon!
-Word of the Day-
hotty \HOT-EE\, pronoun:
Steve Bannon, Tom Worley, Tatum Lenahan, and Britney Maschi.
01.21.02 What's the deal with ovaltine?
Today was a mall day with "Jivin" Joe Kusy. Got a few shirts, sweaters, belts, and almost a pair of shoes. That's about it.
As for last night, well it turns out we have some vandals in the 'hood. Some pranksters thought it'd be funny to do unspeakable things to a poor snowman, which was built with love between a father and his daughter. This act will go unpunished as the neighborhood mothers are devoted to catching the culprit. No suspects have been named as of yet. Although the clues are still being pieced together. No further information can be given out at this time.
Seeya all in school tomorrow! I know I can't wait...
-Word of the Day-
gelid \JEL-id\, adjective:
Extremely cold; icy.
01.19.02 It makes no sense at all.
With my mind on nothing but chicken wings, I write to you people to inform you of the latest news around town. For starters, just got home from the game against St. Peter's Prep. The guys held a comforting 20 point lead at the half, and another half and an OT later lost by a point. Some fingers have been pointed at the mass amounts of fans who walked out after the first half. Could fans really have played such a role in an athletic event? Only time will tell, ladies and gentlemen.
Oh yeh, it's snowing...
Some other game highlights happened beforehand out in the parking lot. There were some snow ball exhanges, some getting in faces, and an omen of things to come that lingered over us like something that lingers. Frank Catalano, a devoted fan, stayed the full game, as well as the Bannons (yes the twins), and the loud-mouth Mary Rutzler who would have gotten into a fist fight with a St. Peter's player if it weren't for "Big Semp" who broke things up. I realize I am talking too much about a single basketball game. There's so many more important things I could be talking about, like world hunger, pregnant teens, sexually transmitted diseases, and Paul Halas' field goal percentage. Still, it seems sometimes we get carried away with the material items of our lives. We're all good people, but we sometimes forget that. Happy New Year, everyone.
-Word of the Day-
susurration \soo-suh-RAY-shun\, noun:
A whispering sound; a soft murmur.
01.15.02 Mom, I don't wanna go to school.
Today is a "sick day" for Charlie LaPlaca. I wasn't feeling to up to par this morning, but I put myself that mentality last night. And I am sure the fact that I didn't study for my history test today played a minor role in my decision to stay home. It must also seem rather suspicious that Maddam Baglivio also did not attend school today. But I can assure you, we are certainly not in "kahoots" with eachother. Things just happen to work out that way.
Last night was Kerry Baglivio's 14th birthday, and that's where I was for most of the night. Not before I recieved a horrible haircut that will have to be debuted sometime this week. Mother was pushing me to get the hair cut, so instead of heading over to the usual Diane, we went to Super Cuts in the Pathmark plaza in Wall. I give up on going to commercial hair cut places, the people don't know your head and they don't know what they are doing. I also leave dissapointed. Well I guess we won't get into that whole story just yet...
I apologize for no updates recently, it's been a slow week. Plus I've just been lazy. I'm still waiting on some columns from supposed "staff members" but I think, like most things, it's going to fall through. If it's going to be just me in my lonesome once again... I'm willing to deal with that. At times like these I thank Dan Nee, a truly dedicated reporter and friend of the Super Happy Zone. Speaking of Dan, his website OceanCast.com is back up! So be sure to check that out. With that said, happy hunting season everybody.
-Word of the Day-
claque \KLACK\, noun:
1. A group hired to applaud at a performance.
2. A group of fawning admirers.
LATE UPDATE: Colleen Carroll has put together a little something of her own on this "tights situation." You can check out her commentary here.
01.13.02 Only in dreams...
Yesterday was an eventful Saturday to say the least. Did some car window shopping in the afternoon, dinner and a movie that evening. The Toyota makes a good car, I've come to realize... not to mention it was drilled into my head by my father. The car world is an interesting one. A few used car dealerships later I found myself behind the wheel of a Nissan Sentra, nice ride... it was a
'98. (Sorry Dan.) So I'll keep you posted on what fine automobile you'll find Charlie LaPlaca behind the wheel of... shotgun in the Chevy Cavalier ain't so bad, I'm not complaining.
That brings us to the evening. A screening of the Royal Tenenbaums left us both a little down in spirits. A "Dark Comedy" they call it... I call it just "Dusk". It was not a comedy, and not dark enough to be considered depressing... just unsatisfying. So then that brings us to the "dinner" portion of the date... a run-in at Friday's with Kara McDevitt and her CBA stud turned into a double-date. Some good conversation, good food, good baloon animals, and a not-so-good crotch dousing ended up leading into a free desert... and that's not a bad thing, that's a good thing.
As far as any "relevant" news is concerned, such as site progression... cat's got my tongue. And about that "supposed" re-debut of January 9th... ah... yeah no beans.
-Word of the Day-
tenenbaum \ten-UN-bowm\, adjective:
The second nail in the coffin; following zoolander.
01.10.02 TGTF (Thank God Tomorrow's Friday)
Another Thursday, another day before Friday. The school mascot is looking closer than ever to happening, as well as St. Rose Singled Out, brought to you by the Junior Class. Mike Rispoli has been out sick recently, and is likely to not attend tomorrow's day of schooling. Yet his condition is "probable" for this weekend.
The guys have a big game tomorrow night, be sure to check that out at Mater Dei, your table will be ready at 7pm.
Everyday it seems the Super Happy Zone team is groing. I've recieved many e-mails from interested Zoners itching to join the team. I can't reveal any names yet, because nothing is ever final, but things are looking even better as we look to the new opening of the Zone.
Look for the camera to be in school tomorrow...
-Word of the Day-
discursive \dis-KUR-siv\, adjective:
1. Passing from one topic to another; ranging over a wide
field; digressive; rambling.
2. Utilizing, marked by, or based on analytical reasoning --
contrasted with intuitive.
01.09.02 Just give me something to break.
Sorry for the lack of updates this passed week. It's been hectic, I think you all can agree. Today I'm sure you noticed me in the hallways with a video camera, taping your lives. It wasn't for kicks, well it was, but it was also for Jill Griffin. Our fellow junior who has been not been feeling too swell lately, so with the help of some teachers we were allowed to document a "Jilless" St. Rose HS.
From lunchroom shanagans with Brian Moore, to a camera shy Mr. Wyluda, to the inside of DC's office itself, we had a very successful day one of shooting. I just might decide to bring it back tomorrow for a second day to complete all the good footage once and for all. Make sure you've combed your hair and tucked in your shirts 'cause we'll be watching!
Mike Rispoli has joined up with Super Happy Zone as its newest columnist. Which will further insure a spectacular reopening of the website. I can promise you that Spol's "off the beaten path" commentary will be a breathe of fresh air to us all, especially one very lucky lady...
The girls team suffered a big loss last night, let's do our best to keep them chipper this week. Thanks.
-Word of the Day-
abominate \uh-BOM-uh-nayt\, transitive verb:
To hate in the highest degree; to detest intensely; to loathe;
to abhor.
01.05.02 Waiting and waiting... waiting on you.
Here I am waiting for some columns to be sent in to me. A tentative opening date for the site has been scheduled... January 9, 2002! That's this Wednesday. Things are promising, but I'm not promising anything. This date is tentative, we'll need to see how the other Zone Team Members do with their respected columns.
Free at last! Free at last! Tomorrow promises to be a great day... a day which will officially bring me out of these shackles. It's a great time for not only Charlie LaPlaca but all of mankind!
01.04.02 Don't hassle me, I'm local.
Today was a day of rest for Charlie LaPlaca. I took some time off, sorted out my thoughts, did some tae-bo, and pet my cat, Max. I did some downloading, listened to some music, watched some television. All in all, it was a vacation well taken. I'm sure many of you were a little worried about my condition, but I promise you my physical health is perfect, my mental health is getting there.
Smokey the Bear and Dylan McAulliffe are not the same person. Just thought I would clear up some circulating rumors once and for all...
On a side note, I wouldn't be a stand-up guy without plugging a fellow Super Happy Zoner's very own website... Dan Nee's website OceanCast.com is re-debuting very soon. So be sure to check that out for all the latest news on surfing and other water related activities around the globe.
-Word of the Day-
agitprop \AJ-it-prop\, noun:
Propaganda, especially pro-communist political propaganda disseminated through literature, drama, music, or art.
01.03.02 Tinkerbell103: i HATE TIGHTS!
Don't we all kiddies? As of January 22nd all you lovely ladies will have to hide those pasty-white thighs under a pair of tights. Why, you ask? Well apparently the faculty and administration is getting sick of the "3 inch" code violations. Straight from "DC" herself. Don't fret goils, there's always the option of the comfortable and attractive navy blue slacks!
As far as site news goes, there's none. Well, there's a little sumthin - sumthin in store for y'all, but I'm gonna be a jerk and not tell you just yet... muahahaha!
-Word of the Day-
malapropos \mal-ap-ruh-POH\, adjective:
Unseasonable; unsuitable; inappropriate.
*Just a thought: How appropriate is that word of the day?
01.02.02 "I'll be here a while."
Today was the first school day of 2k2 - ugh...
Some big news: Super Happy Zone can proudly announce that we have just acquired a new staff member, and we bet you can't guess who! It will be announced later in the week, possibly on Friday's update once things are finalized.
Dan Nee also has something brewing up in his stew of controversy... All I can say is B. Moore Studious. So stay tuned in for these big surprises in store for you Super Happy Zoners all across America.
-Word of the Day-
jerk \jah-ERK\, noun:
Charlie LaPlaca
01.01.02 "I'm a genie in a bottle baby, come, come let me out..."
Last night... well I don't know where to begin. So let's start with yesterday afternoon. It was Joe Kusy's birthday, big one-seven (17). So Dylan and I treated the Kusmaster General to some Boston Market. A nice birthday meal/celebration we had. Things were looking promising for that evening.
A stint at the Olive Garden later that night with Madam Baglivio put us all in a favorable mood. Some salad and breadsticks later we were ready to get the party started. On the mean streets of Belmar we spotted a caravan of freshman wandering aimlessly, although they were mostly Gentiles. No seas were parted, but we decided to follow them and they led us to some house that just happened to be full of teenagers. The party-goers were more than welcoming, so we took off our coats and stayed a while.
The funny thing was that we happened to see many people we knew. Including a man the kids like to call "Blazin" Bill. Frank Lombardy and Mr. Walsifer found themselves a nice little spot by a dinner tray and that's all I'm going to say about that. It's safe to say a good time was had by all, even David Brabazon. A happy ending to a happy new year.
*You may notice myself going into a brief hiding, but it's all well worth what's in store for after my short-lived hybernation. I'll be sure to keep you posted on my condition throughout the week. Happy New Year everyone.
-Word of the Day-
asseverate \uh-SEV-uh-rayt\, transitive verb:
To affirm or declare positively or earnestly.