Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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Monday, April 27, 2009
GOODBYE!
OK, just so you know...
since keeping up with 2 blogs is overwhelming and truly unnecessary, i have created a COMPROMISE BLOG!!! hopefully, it suits your interests. i probably will not ever post on this blog again ='( but may your dreams be unrestricted and your sense be common!!
http://savannahssunshine.blogspot.com/
goodbye, farewell, to the blog that started it all!!!
since keeping up with 2 blogs is overwhelming and truly unnecessary, i have created a COMPROMISE BLOG!!! hopefully, it suits your interests. i probably will not ever post on this blog again ='( but may your dreams be unrestricted and your sense be common!!
http://savannahssunshine.blogspot.com/
goodbye, farewell, to the blog that started it all!!!
The optimistic clothes hanger
Your movie star name: Gold Fish Sam
Your fashion designer name is Savannah Rome
Your socialite name is Mercedes Knoxville
Your fly girl / guy name is S Luc
Your detective name is Dog Farragut
Your barfly name is Subway Coke
Your soap opera name is Jane Woodsmoke
Your rock star name is Twix Snail
Your Star Wars name is Savsha Lucabs
Your punk rock band name is The Optimistic Clothes Hanger
Your fashion designer name is Savannah Rome
Your socialite name is Mercedes Knoxville
Your fly girl / guy name is S Luc
Your detective name is Dog Farragut
Your barfly name is Subway Coke
Your soap opera name is Jane Woodsmoke
Your rock star name is Twix Snail
Your Star Wars name is Savsha Lucabs
Your punk rock band name is The Optimistic Clothes Hanger
i got it now!!
ok, so i went to washington, DC for five days. it was AMAZING!!!!! i really did not want to leave!! we went to the manassas battlefield, mount vernon (the home of george washington), the national museum of american history, the national museum of natural history, the national air & space museum, the washington monument, the capitol building, the outside of the white house and the blair house, the jefferson & rooselvelt memorials, and a lot of other places. have i mentioned it was amazing?? anyway, i roomed with kelsey, daisy and this girl named lydia. it was pretty interesting... let's just say you learn A LOT more about people that you didn't know before when you're forced to be with them pretty much 24 hours a day for 5 days... ugh. it was painful and annoying. but at least i had susie!! she always kept thing interesting. haha.
(and of course i missed you jordan, allie, and gloria!!!!)
anywho... on the stuff you probably rather hear about. i'll just give you the story:
ok... so i have been friends with bob for like 2 years. he's a nice guy and i always have thought of him as my friend. during the dc trip, he tagged along with my me and my friends almost everywhere i go and talks to me all the time, etc. you get the picture. then when i was at the pentagon city mall (which is amazing! it had like 4 floors and it was chock full of crazy awesomeness).. anyway at the mall i saw it. and i was like 'omg sally! i think bob likes me...' my other friend had commented on this a few times and i was like 'oh.. no way! we're just friends!'
anyway, so i told sally everything he's done (which can be found at the end of this) and shes like 'awww...he does like you!' and then she yells over to someone who told 2 other someones until i told them all to shut up and keep it quiet. so then the next day, i was vaguely trying to avoid him because frankly, i was a little freaked out. THEN that night, his friend joe comes up to me and said 'hey would you please talk to bob? he's really upset because he thinks you're avoiding him or something.' and then i denied it b/c i really didn't want my suspicions to be confirmed. then joe said 'yeah he was crying a little b/c you weren't talkng to him. he's really upset..'
and then he started to say something else but then he was like 'nevermind. he wouldn't want me to tell you..' (and of course, i had to push for it so i was like 'no! tell me!!' and joe was like 'well.. he really likes you and he was going to ask you out...' and i didn't even hear anything else. i was like WHAT?!?!?!? it hit me in the face. it was like i had been running and a cold marble wall dropped in front of me and i ran into it. i didn't even see it coming!
so then on the bus home that night, i started thinking.. and i picked up on these little things that have happened...
*he bought me a necklace...
*he bought me something on the dc trip when i complained of running out of money (and when he offered, bill and ron walked up and bill was like 'what are you two goin out or something?' and was like ummmm... noo. and bob didnt say anything. abd then ron saud 'yeah! i can really see it!they would make a good couple!' ugfhh..)
anyway..
*he also offered to buy me a like $15 tshirt
*he invited me to his house for his superbowl party
*he offered to teach me how to dance (and i must say.. he doed look good in a tux..)
*constantly texts me
*when i joked about seeing a chick flick with him, he said 'no, i wouldn't mind. if it was with you, i would go along willingly."
and idk what else, but trust me, there's more. but the thing is, i don't really like him like that. he really is only just a friend to me! anyway, so i'll see how that goes. the funny thing is that he has no idea that i know all of this or even talked with his friend, haha.
i would appreciate if you do not talk about this with other people. i haven't told the one person you probably think who would have been the first to hear. but that's another issue!! ttfn
(and of course i missed you jordan, allie, and gloria!!!!)
anywho... on the stuff you probably rather hear about. i'll just give you the story:
ok... so i have been friends with bob for like 2 years. he's a nice guy and i always have thought of him as my friend. during the dc trip, he tagged along with my me and my friends almost everywhere i go and talks to me all the time, etc. you get the picture. then when i was at the pentagon city mall (which is amazing! it had like 4 floors and it was chock full of crazy awesomeness).. anyway at the mall i saw it. and i was like 'omg sally! i think bob likes me...' my other friend had commented on this a few times and i was like 'oh.. no way! we're just friends!'
anyway, so i told sally everything he's done (which can be found at the end of this) and shes like 'awww...he does like you!' and then she yells over to someone who told 2 other someones until i told them all to shut up and keep it quiet. so then the next day, i was vaguely trying to avoid him because frankly, i was a little freaked out. THEN that night, his friend joe comes up to me and said 'hey would you please talk to bob? he's really upset because he thinks you're avoiding him or something.' and then i denied it b/c i really didn't want my suspicions to be confirmed. then joe said 'yeah he was crying a little b/c you weren't talkng to him. he's really upset..'
and then he started to say something else but then he was like 'nevermind. he wouldn't want me to tell you..' (and of course, i had to push for it so i was like 'no! tell me!!' and joe was like 'well.. he really likes you and he was going to ask you out...' and i didn't even hear anything else. i was like WHAT?!?!?!? it hit me in the face. it was like i had been running and a cold marble wall dropped in front of me and i ran into it. i didn't even see it coming!
so then on the bus home that night, i started thinking.. and i picked up on these little things that have happened...
*he bought me a necklace...
*he bought me something on the dc trip when i complained of running out of money (and when he offered, bill and ron walked up and bill was like 'what are you two goin out or something?' and was like ummmm... noo. and bob didnt say anything. abd then ron saud 'yeah! i can really see it!they would make a good couple!' ugfhh..)
anyway..
*he also offered to buy me a like $15 tshirt
*he invited me to his house for his superbowl party
*he offered to teach me how to dance (and i must say.. he doed look good in a tux..)
*constantly texts me
*when i joked about seeing a chick flick with him, he said 'no, i wouldn't mind. if it was with you, i would go along willingly."
and idk what else, but trust me, there's more. but the thing is, i don't really like him like that. he really is only just a friend to me! anyway, so i'll see how that goes. the funny thing is that he has no idea that i know all of this or even talked with his friend, haha.
i would appreciate if you do not talk about this with other people. i haven't told the one person you probably think who would have been the first to hear. but that's another issue!! ttfn
Saturday, April 18, 2009
i know life isn't perfect, but should it really be this hard?
my life is full of many, many great things. but seemingly 'normal' peope don't have to go through most of the stuff i do. i'm not complaining. well, kind of...
anyway, relating to what was stated above, some 'stuff' happened again this morning. we didn't go to middlesboro this weekend. i was really, really bummed about this b/c i would have gotten to see you know who and do who knows what. (no, nothing bad lol)
i didnt get to see my grandma either. or go hiking. or 4 wheeling. or swimming. or just messing around. or whatever.
i didnt get to do ANY of what i had mostly mentally (but some things verbally) planned.
why?
because of something that i didnt do but am hopelessly involved in until a miracle happens. i continue to pray, so my wish will be granted soon enough.
so today i ended up immersed in the 'orange and white game' traffic. oh no. i didn't go to the game. i ended up fishing off the dock of a marina (where a friend's boat is parked) i caught a largemouth bass! it was pretty cool and i applaude the being who decided to engage us in this activity as a distraction. it worked! kind of...
then i came home to another surprise- which stirred up mixed feelings.
so i have been home for maybe an hour and a half and i've been out shooting. oh! (and i just thought of this yesterday)
whenever something goes wrong and i HAVE to escape, i either take off on my bike or i go out and shoot. in short, let's just say i have gained amazingly better shooting skills and i have gotten stronger, faster, and have more endurance. this says a lot.
anyway, sort of movin on-
around a month ago, i found a favorite song. they usually drift in and out, but before this, there just weren't any great ones. until miley cyrus came along and handed me something that i could finally relate to. i know, i know. but i'm not just another miley zombie fan. i really admire her. i mean seriously. look at all she's accomplished! and shes only 16!! shes amazing. so heres the song. life's a climb-
"the climb" by miley cyrus
I can almost see it that
That dream I’m dreaming but
There’s a voice inside my head saying
You’ll never reach it,
Every step I’m taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I
I Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always goona want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes i'm going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
The struggles I’m facing,
The chances I’m taking
Sometimes might knock me down but
No I’m not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I’m going to remember most yeah
Just got to keep going
And I,
I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on,
Cause...
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes i'm going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
(guitar solo) Yeah...
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you're going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
yeah...
Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith baby
It’s all about
It’s all about
The climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith
Whoa...
i know that everyone has their problems. and i don't think that one person's problems are any greater than another person's. it may seem that way to an outsider, but a person's issue is their issue. i dont know if that makes sense. "kinda-sorta-almost-maybe?" guess where that came from?!?! lol
anyway, relating to what was stated above, some 'stuff' happened again this morning. we didn't go to middlesboro this weekend. i was really, really bummed about this b/c i would have gotten to see you know who and do who knows what. (no, nothing bad lol)
i didnt get to see my grandma either. or go hiking. or 4 wheeling. or swimming. or just messing around. or whatever.
i didnt get to do ANY of what i had mostly mentally (but some things verbally) planned.
why?
because of something that i didnt do but am hopelessly involved in until a miracle happens. i continue to pray, so my wish will be granted soon enough.
so today i ended up immersed in the 'orange and white game' traffic. oh no. i didn't go to the game. i ended up fishing off the dock of a marina (where a friend's boat is parked) i caught a largemouth bass! it was pretty cool and i applaude the being who decided to engage us in this activity as a distraction. it worked! kind of...
then i came home to another surprise- which stirred up mixed feelings.
so i have been home for maybe an hour and a half and i've been out shooting. oh! (and i just thought of this yesterday)
whenever something goes wrong and i HAVE to escape, i either take off on my bike or i go out and shoot. in short, let's just say i have gained amazingly better shooting skills and i have gotten stronger, faster, and have more endurance. this says a lot.
anyway, sort of movin on-
around a month ago, i found a favorite song. they usually drift in and out, but before this, there just weren't any great ones. until miley cyrus came along and handed me something that i could finally relate to. i know, i know. but i'm not just another miley zombie fan. i really admire her. i mean seriously. look at all she's accomplished! and shes only 16!! shes amazing. so heres the song. life's a climb-
"the climb" by miley cyrus
I can almost see it that
That dream I’m dreaming but
There’s a voice inside my head saying
You’ll never reach it,
Every step I’m taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I
I Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always goona want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes i'm going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
The struggles I’m facing,
The chances I’m taking
Sometimes might knock me down but
No I’m not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I’m going to remember most yeah
Just got to keep going
And I,
I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on,
Cause...
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes i'm going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
(guitar solo) Yeah...
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you're going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
yeah...
Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith baby
It’s all about
It’s all about
The climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith
Whoa...
i know that everyone has their problems. and i don't think that one person's problems are any greater than another person's. it may seem that way to an outsider, but a person's issue is their issue. i dont know if that makes sense. "kinda-sorta-almost-maybe?" guess where that came from?!?! lol
Sunday, April 12, 2009
RAWR means i love you in dinosaur
my action packed life!!
i looked at my huge dry erase whiteboard calender on my wall and realized that my weeks are completely packed until the end of school! whoa! i know right? i usually don't do much, but then i look up and WHAMMO! i am suddenly booked!
so here's the dealio-
this weekend, of course we had off school for four days. yesterday, i went shopping pretty much all day and then i went 2 olivias bday party. then today, we went 2 church (happy easter by the way) and then we came home. my dad, landon, and i went frisbee golfing. it was such a gorgeous day! and then we came home, i chilled for an hour or so, and then ross and tyler came over and played 2 on 2 with my brother and me. and then- prepare yourself........... I UPDATED MY BLOG!!!
anyway, 2morrow, they're probably going 2 come over again.
this week, we have tcaps. i, personally, do not AT ALL mind them!! i mean come on! it's easy stuff and we don't have to have all of our classes, we get longer 'recess' time, and only 1 special area! it's pure awesomeness!
then after tcaps are over on friday, i go home and pack. yes! i am going to middlesboro (yay) to visit my grandma AND the bowlings. i am so ready!
THEN we get back on sunday and i have to start focusing on DC. by then, i won't have ANY packing done, anything organized, etc.
THEN we LEAVE FOR DC!!!!!! (wednesday) and i don't get back until sunday (so i get back at 9 or 10 and then have 2 go to school the next day. not b/c i have to. my mom will be trying to get me 2 stay home, but of course i have to go back because i'll miss everyone too much!!
then after i get back on my feet that week, i'm probably going to miss school friday because we're heading up to louisville, ky to my grandparents' house because IT'S DERBY TIME!!! yes, the kentucky derby is back again!! woo! in case you didn't know, i spent the 1st 8 years of my life in my ole' kentucky home. (thats the state song btw) so of course we absolutely MUST! go back for the derby! we usually have a derby party and one of my uncles will be there, along with meme (my grandma), papa (grandpa), and nanny (great grandmother).
so i am totally PUMPED for the next few weeks!! bet you wish yours were this busayy too!!! it will be interesting to see if i can pull it all off!
so, in the words of the great Tigger, ttfn!! (ta ta for now)
i looked at my huge dry erase whiteboard calender on my wall and realized that my weeks are completely packed until the end of school! whoa! i know right? i usually don't do much, but then i look up and WHAMMO! i am suddenly booked!
so here's the dealio-
this weekend, of course we had off school for four days. yesterday, i went shopping pretty much all day and then i went 2 olivias bday party. then today, we went 2 church (happy easter by the way) and then we came home. my dad, landon, and i went frisbee golfing. it was such a gorgeous day! and then we came home, i chilled for an hour or so, and then ross and tyler came over and played 2 on 2 with my brother and me. and then- prepare yourself........... I UPDATED MY BLOG!!!
anyway, 2morrow, they're probably going 2 come over again.
this week, we have tcaps. i, personally, do not AT ALL mind them!! i mean come on! it's easy stuff and we don't have to have all of our classes, we get longer 'recess' time, and only 1 special area! it's pure awesomeness!
then after tcaps are over on friday, i go home and pack. yes! i am going to middlesboro (yay) to visit my grandma AND the bowlings. i am so ready!
THEN we get back on sunday and i have to start focusing on DC. by then, i won't have ANY packing done, anything organized, etc.
THEN we LEAVE FOR DC!!!!!! (wednesday) and i don't get back until sunday (so i get back at 9 or 10 and then have 2 go to school the next day. not b/c i have to. my mom will be trying to get me 2 stay home, but of course i have to go back because i'll miss everyone too much!!
then after i get back on my feet that week, i'm probably going to miss school friday because we're heading up to louisville, ky to my grandparents' house because IT'S DERBY TIME!!! yes, the kentucky derby is back again!! woo! in case you didn't know, i spent the 1st 8 years of my life in my ole' kentucky home. (thats the state song btw) so of course we absolutely MUST! go back for the derby! we usually have a derby party and one of my uncles will be there, along with meme (my grandma), papa (grandpa), and nanny (great grandmother).
so i am totally PUMPED for the next few weeks!! bet you wish yours were this busayy too!!! it will be interesting to see if i can pull it all off!
so, in the words of the great Tigger, ttfn!! (ta ta for now)
Friday, April 10, 2009
the irony of dr. phil
recently, i saw the front page of a magazine that said "dr. phil betrayed by wife"
you would think that the one guy who everyone looks to for relationship help and life guidance would have at least his own life straight. he's dr. phil! people refer to his name when describing their good friends' ways of comforting and advice giving! (if that makes any sense...) heck, he should be the one who's the most well off! well, he's not apparently.
and if you've noticed, i usually tell a little anecdote to open a post, then link it with something in my life. so here's the link:
sometimes the people who you think have no problems are the ones with the most. don't judge people based on their reflectance (is that a word?) in every day life. for example, there might be a guy who's the best basketball coach ever! but he absolutely sucks at basketball!
oh wait, let me put it in terms you can understand. umm.. the best conductor might not even know how to play an instrument. (though highly unlikley)
anyway, dont judge people. period!!
well, tomorrow i'm going to see the hannah montana movie with some friends. it will be interesting... don't ask.
you would think that the one guy who everyone looks to for relationship help and life guidance would have at least his own life straight. he's dr. phil! people refer to his name when describing their good friends' ways of comforting and advice giving! (if that makes any sense...) heck, he should be the one who's the most well off! well, he's not apparently.
and if you've noticed, i usually tell a little anecdote to open a post, then link it with something in my life. so here's the link:
sometimes the people who you think have no problems are the ones with the most. don't judge people based on their reflectance (is that a word?) in every day life. for example, there might be a guy who's the best basketball coach ever! but he absolutely sucks at basketball!
oh wait, let me put it in terms you can understand. umm.. the best conductor might not even know how to play an instrument. (though highly unlikley)
anyway, dont judge people. period!!
well, tomorrow i'm going to see the hannah montana movie with some friends. it will be interesting... don't ask.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
this is for the violinists who think that they're actually pretty good...
to all the so called 'talented' violinists... WATCH THIS VIDEO AND THEN COMMENT!!!
http://video.yahoo.com/network/100063489?v=4257022&l=100063517
I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU DO THIS!!! $100 says you can't. WITH the dance moves. there are so many lame concert violin players out there.* no variety! just the same old lullabies and sure, sometimes there are great intricate performances, but really. they all sound the same! sure, keep your shrill on with mozart and beethoven and whatever. but once you can do this, i will really respect, admire, envy, blah blah blah, your skills. peace out.
*i promise, i am not trying to imply anything. there are great musicians out there!! i'm sure you're an amazing violinist...
http://video.yahoo.com/network/100063489?v=4257022&l=100063517
I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU DO THIS!!! $100 says you can't. WITH the dance moves. there are so many lame concert violin players out there.* no variety! just the same old lullabies and sure, sometimes there are great intricate performances, but really. they all sound the same! sure, keep your shrill on with mozart and beethoven and whatever. but once you can do this, i will really respect, admire, envy, blah blah blah, your skills. peace out.
*i promise, i am not trying to imply anything. there are great musicians out there!! i'm sure you're an amazing violinist...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
domination nation!!! tomorrow night.
thats right. tomorrow night. DOMINATION NATION!!! i created this for my facebook status:
DOMINATION NATION!!! TO ANYONE WHO KNOWS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT: team domination (aka: the pink team, team tharp, etc) is going to DOMINATE during our game tomorrow night at 8:10.( even though we have been undefeated at losing all season) show your support by wearing PINK of some sort to the edge tomorrow night and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!
so i hope we'll get a pink wipe out!! lol we are so gonna lose..
DOMINATION NATION!!! TO ANYONE WHO KNOWS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT: team domination (aka: the pink team, team tharp, etc) is going to DOMINATE during our game tomorrow night at 8:10.( even though we have been undefeated at losing all season) show your support by wearing PINK of some sort to the edge tomorrow night and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!
so i hope we'll get a pink wipe out!! lol we are so gonna lose..
Monday, March 30, 2009
reasons to smile
i saw this post on one of the blogs i follow. although i did not actually read the post, the title made me think for a second. reasons to smile. there are so many things that make me smile. random and not so random. speaking of random...
i love seeing random acts of kindness. i personally do them on a daily basis. for example- on sunday we were walking in to walmart to look at bikes for sams birthday. we were just doing that, so we didn't need a cart or anything. as we were walking along the sidewalk and i saw this older lady loading her trunk with her groceries. she had just finished when i walked by her and i could see that she was about to hobble all the way back inside to take her cart in. i stopped and said "here, i'll take that in for you." she smiled, kind of surprised, happy, and appreciative. "thank you". which i then replied "you're welcome" as i took the cart from behind her car and pushed it inside. BAM! random act of kindness. i wish people would do them more often.
it proves that people do have a heart and they do not just think about themselves all the time. the sad thing is that people are seeming more selfish these days. they want the best, the most, the greatest whatever for themselves. and the thing that makes me a little mad is when people label me as selfish, mean, not helpful, inconsiderate, etc.
people (even my friends) seem to label me. my theory is my unique way of finding the fun in things... well kinda. lol. i use sarcasm. it's my sense of humor. but i have noticed that i really only have that magical sense of humor around my friends-the ones at school specifically. its so much easier with my family because i truly have such a colorful personality. this year i have discovered that my 'school personality' is completely different from my real one. its like my light is dulled and it is really hard to break through because if the way people treat me. i need to quit playing along with what i have been molded into during school hours because really, life's too short. thomas jefferson once said that honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
and i really don't know why i put that in there!! i just heard it on tv and i think it fits!!
anyway, i am a compassionate, kind, sharing, faithful, giving, loyal, (just a few qualities) REAL person. i am always working to keep life better for others, no matter the effects that come along on me. and THAT is why i revoked my transfer. i need to start thinking about what's best for me (high school wise) and stop trying to base my decisions on other people's needs and wants. and farragut is the choice that fits ME. and that is why.
let my light shine!!!
i love seeing random acts of kindness. i personally do them on a daily basis. for example- on sunday we were walking in to walmart to look at bikes for sams birthday. we were just doing that, so we didn't need a cart or anything. as we were walking along the sidewalk and i saw this older lady loading her trunk with her groceries. she had just finished when i walked by her and i could see that she was about to hobble all the way back inside to take her cart in. i stopped and said "here, i'll take that in for you." she smiled, kind of surprised, happy, and appreciative. "thank you". which i then replied "you're welcome" as i took the cart from behind her car and pushed it inside. BAM! random act of kindness. i wish people would do them more often.
it proves that people do have a heart and they do not just think about themselves all the time. the sad thing is that people are seeming more selfish these days. they want the best, the most, the greatest whatever for themselves. and the thing that makes me a little mad is when people label me as selfish, mean, not helpful, inconsiderate, etc.
people (even my friends) seem to label me. my theory is my unique way of finding the fun in things... well kinda. lol. i use sarcasm. it's my sense of humor. but i have noticed that i really only have that magical sense of humor around my friends-the ones at school specifically. its so much easier with my family because i truly have such a colorful personality. this year i have discovered that my 'school personality' is completely different from my real one. its like my light is dulled and it is really hard to break through because if the way people treat me. i need to quit playing along with what i have been molded into during school hours because really, life's too short. thomas jefferson once said that honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
and i really don't know why i put that in there!! i just heard it on tv and i think it fits!!
anyway, i am a compassionate, kind, sharing, faithful, giving, loyal, (just a few qualities) REAL person. i am always working to keep life better for others, no matter the effects that come along on me. and THAT is why i revoked my transfer. i need to start thinking about what's best for me (high school wise) and stop trying to base my decisions on other people's needs and wants. and farragut is the choice that fits ME. and that is why.
let my light shine!!!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
High School Decision
TODAY'S POST:ok, i have chosen my high school. i have only revealed the choice to one person outside my family, and it is not who you think it is so please, do not talk about this around other people openly. I do not want to hurt anyone badly (which is sadly unaviodable) YET. thank you for understanding and if you would like to know, you can ask, but i promise that i WILL tell when i am ready...
THE BELOW POST WAS WRITTEN 5 or so DAYS AGO (for reference)*:
high school is really already turning out to be something stressful. i am on the fence about my high school choice.
heres the thing-
hardin valley vs. farragut
hva
*new school
*nice course choices
*structured
*some of my good friends are going there
*diversity*not very developed
*parent would have to drive me to and from school
fhs
*has character
*has traditions
*i can just ride the bus there (so,therefore, it is cheaper)
*developed
*lots of people i know
*easiest choice
*my brother goes there
THE BELOW POST WAS WRITTEN 5 or so DAYS AGO (for reference)*:
high school is really already turning out to be something stressful. i am on the fence about my high school choice.
heres the thing-
hardin valley vs. farragut
hva
*new school
*nice course choices
*structured
*some of my good friends are going there
*diversity*not very developed
*parent would have to drive me to and from school
fhs
*has character
*has traditions
*i can just ride the bus there (so,therefore, it is cheaper)
*developed
*lots of people i know
*easiest choice
*my brother goes there
A Tribute to the Great Gloria Yu
This is a tribute to the always wonderful, happy, cheerful, fun, intelligent, and amazing Gloria.
GLORIA: I TRIBUTE YOU
the end.
ps- yes, i did promise a tribute on your birthday! and there it is!! you're welcome. =)
GLORIA: I TRIBUTE YOU
the end.
ps- yes, i did promise a tribute on your birthday! and there it is!! you're welcome. =)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
hs sos
high school is really already turning out to be something stressful. i am on the fence about my high school choice. heres the thing-
hardin valley vs. farragut
hva
*new school
*nice course choices
*structured
*some of my good friends are going there
*diversity
*not very developed
*parent would have to drive me to and from school
fhs
*has character
*has traditions
*i can just ride the bus there
*developed
*lots of people i know
*easiest choice
hardin valley vs. farragut
hva
*new school
*nice course choices
*structured
*some of my good friends are going there
*diversity
*not very developed
*parent would have to drive me to and from school
fhs
*has character
*has traditions
*i can just ride the bus there
*developed
*lots of people i know
*easiest choice
Sunday, March 22, 2009
back to school...
aaahhhh... spring break is over!! no more being lazy all day and doing nothing. no more mostly care free days. no more going on pefectly paced 5 mile bike rides. no more texting people all day while still doing nothing... well whatever... spring break always goes by too fast! anyway, now i have to worry about the c-span research paper. i mean, come on ms. rehder. we devoted a lot of time to work on the video- editing into the hours of the early morning, turning away our social lives to take b-roll, spending lots of money on batteries just to keep our cameras running, working our fingers to the bone...
ok, JUST KIDDING!!! it wasn't that bad!!!
well..... maybe it was...
but really, it did take up a lot of my time, especially because i'm the one who did most of the work...
anyway...
ms rehder- we did the video. let's leave it at that.
we should not have to write a research paper about our topic. isn't that why we did the video??
and the thing that sucks is that we did not place in the national contest. 3 groups out of the class placed. (congratulations to gloria and her group. i knew they would win!!) but it seems like i worked too long, too much, and devoted so much of my precious time to the project (during which i could be shooting basketball, biking a few miles, even working on my... yeah whatever) so i feel pretty shortchanged that all i got was a "great job" and an A. oh boy...
i am seriously considering just turning in a transcript of my final documentary, because i am so over/ sick of/ annoyed at/ frustrated with/UGH c-span!!
ok, JUST KIDDING!!! it wasn't that bad!!!
well..... maybe it was...
but really, it did take up a lot of my time, especially because i'm the one who did most of the work...
anyway...
ms rehder- we did the video. let's leave it at that.
we should not have to write a research paper about our topic. isn't that why we did the video??
and the thing that sucks is that we did not place in the national contest. 3 groups out of the class placed. (congratulations to gloria and her group. i knew they would win!!) but it seems like i worked too long, too much, and devoted so much of my precious time to the project (during which i could be shooting basketball, biking a few miles, even working on my... yeah whatever) so i feel pretty shortchanged that all i got was a "great job" and an A. oh boy...
i am seriously considering just turning in a transcript of my final documentary, because i am so over/ sick of/ annoyed at/ frustrated with/UGH c-span!!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
the worst aspect about my broken laptop...
toward the beginning of the month, my laptop broke. we took it to best buy and just as i suspected, the adapter is bad. now the thing i can't stand about best buy is their pattern. if you don't know what that is then lucky you. every time something breaks, this is what best buy basically says- "oh well we can't/ don't want to fix that, why don't you go spend your money on another one?"
so i walked in, friendly guy at the door puts a sticker on my laptop box and we proceed to the geek squad. the geek says that the adapter is screwed, and i then proceed to ask them the question 'what can you do?' and of course the geek gives me the pitch. "well, you'll have to take that up with the manufacturer. but if you want you could buy a universal, we carry them right over there." i then made the mistake of asking the price. it was $100!!! i have money, but not enough to waste it on a universal adapter.
so i packed my laptop back into its box and left. of course the doorman dude had to throw in his farewells. "find everything you needed?" he asked.
ugh no!!!
and after mentally flicking the guy off, i left. have i mentioned that i hate best buy??
so i walked in, friendly guy at the door puts a sticker on my laptop box and we proceed to the geek squad. the geek says that the adapter is screwed, and i then proceed to ask them the question 'what can you do?' and of course the geek gives me the pitch. "well, you'll have to take that up with the manufacturer. but if you want you could buy a universal, we carry them right over there." i then made the mistake of asking the price. it was $100!!! i have money, but not enough to waste it on a universal adapter.
so i packed my laptop back into its box and left. of course the doorman dude had to throw in his farewells. "find everything you needed?" he asked.
ugh no!!!
and after mentally flicking the guy off, i left. have i mentioned that i hate best buy??
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
hmm...spring break...
usually, my family doesn't 'go anywhere' for spring break. it is a great time to relax, shoot basketball and play other backyard sports, and find something to entertain yourself. i prefer laying out on my bed, on top of all my blankets, with the windows open. a cool breeze eases into my room and it feels... perfect.
we will probably go up to the bowlings's house and ride atvs, their horses, and if it's warm enough, we'll go swimming =) if you don't know who the bowlings are by now, this is the last time i'm describing them,...
my dad has been friends with jeff bowling since 3rd grade. he owns a lakehouse on norris (which we visit regularly with them during the summer) along with a few jet skis and a boat, his regular home- very nice farm right above the ky border in middlesboro (where the 4 wheelrs, pool, horses, etc. are), and he just bought another horse farm in lexington which i am yet to see. anyway, jeff married johanna and they had 4 kids-
boone was their 1st. he is 14 & in 8th grade like yours truly. he and i are pretty close... we have a lot of fun together in the summer-fishing, 4 wheeling, shooting basketball, etc. and i see him a lot. i love teasing him about what a player he is... he has gone through 3 girls since last summer lol. i have to admit that i kind of like him.... but i think it would ruin our relationship... some stuff has happened between us lately that make me wonder.anyway, he's cool!
blair is a few yrs younger than me and shes pretty awesome
ben is in 4th grade and he's cool too
bryce is the baby. he's 2 or 3 and he's cool too!!
anyway, over spring break, i'm going to hang out with my friends etc.
we will probably go up to the bowlings's house and ride atvs, their horses, and if it's warm enough, we'll go swimming =) if you don't know who the bowlings are by now, this is the last time i'm describing them,...
my dad has been friends with jeff bowling since 3rd grade. he owns a lakehouse on norris (which we visit regularly with them during the summer) along with a few jet skis and a boat, his regular home- very nice farm right above the ky border in middlesboro (where the 4 wheelrs, pool, horses, etc. are), and he just bought another horse farm in lexington which i am yet to see. anyway, jeff married johanna and they had 4 kids-
boone was their 1st. he is 14 & in 8th grade like yours truly. he and i are pretty close... we have a lot of fun together in the summer-fishing, 4 wheeling, shooting basketball, etc. and i see him a lot. i love teasing him about what a player he is... he has gone through 3 girls since last summer lol. i have to admit that i kind of like him.... but i think it would ruin our relationship... some stuff has happened between us lately that make me wonder.anyway, he's cool!
blair is a few yrs younger than me and shes pretty awesome
ben is in 4th grade and he's cool too
bryce is the baby. he's 2 or 3 and he's cool too!!
anyway, over spring break, i'm going to hang out with my friends etc.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
as gloria put it, blogger's block
yes, i have had a case of it- blogger's block. don't we all get it at some point?? i absolutely love this blog and unrestricted dreams, but i have definitely npt been updating them as much as i used to. so much is going on right now everywhere... and anyway my computer is broken (once again i think it's the battery) so that is another reason i haven't been so loyal.
last night at my church we had a lock-in! it was just middle school girls-don't worry, they know not to put us with the opposite sex overnight- and we had a lot of fun!
the only bad thing was the movie...ugh i hate hsm3!!! i applaud erin for doing everything she could to make it great though. and hey- whatever movie we choose- there will always be someone who doesn't like it.
last night at my church we had a lock-in! it was just middle school girls-don't worry, they know not to put us with the opposite sex overnight- and we had a lot of fun!
the only bad thing was the movie...ugh i hate hsm3!!! i applaud erin for doing everything she could to make it great though. and hey- whatever movie we choose- there will always be someone who doesn't like it.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
helllloooo again!! miss me???
i am too tired to write something diff. 4 this blog, so i;m being lazy and copy & pasting!! wooo!
well guess what?? something's wrong with my laptop!! so i haven't been blogging b/c our 'family' computer is soooo slow and my dad's laptop is always occupied!!basketball!!! ahh, one of these days i am going to make all of my friends watch me play in a game!! i need some more support and cheering in the bleachers people!!!(no, seriously. jordan- start organizing!!)we lost. suprised?? i'm not. i predicted after the 2nd game that we would never win one. so far, my predictions have proved to be correct!!i did not leave this game in tears. well, i did cry-once. my nose was almost brohen so give me a break!! colbie- one of the BEST players on our team was out sick and we only lost by 10 points! the final score was 14- 24. and guess what?? I SCORED 8 POINTS!! more than halg of the entire team's score!! this was why i was so happy!!anyway, i was hardly dampened by the loss!! it was more like "I WON!!"- not 'we won' caise that'll never happen- but i finally broke through the 'well i cant complain because i certaibly didnt score any game altering points' title. because i DID make a difference. and maybe, just maybe, if everyone would do their part just as i did tonight, we could totallt BUTCHER the oposing team!!!! I CANT WAIT TO SEE THAT DAY!!
well guess what?? something's wrong with my laptop!! so i haven't been blogging b/c our 'family' computer is soooo slow and my dad's laptop is always occupied!!basketball!!! ahh, one of these days i am going to make all of my friends watch me play in a game!! i need some more support and cheering in the bleachers people!!!(no, seriously. jordan- start organizing!!)we lost. suprised?? i'm not. i predicted after the 2nd game that we would never win one. so far, my predictions have proved to be correct!!i did not leave this game in tears. well, i did cry-once. my nose was almost brohen so give me a break!! colbie- one of the BEST players on our team was out sick and we only lost by 10 points! the final score was 14- 24. and guess what?? I SCORED 8 POINTS!! more than halg of the entire team's score!! this was why i was so happy!!anyway, i was hardly dampened by the loss!! it was more like "I WON!!"- not 'we won' caise that'll never happen- but i finally broke through the 'well i cant complain because i certaibly didnt score any game altering points' title. because i DID make a difference. and maybe, just maybe, if everyone would do their part just as i did tonight, we could totallt BUTCHER the oposing team!!!! I CANT WAIT TO SEE THAT DAY!!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
no, really. i'm not built for this kind of problem solving!!
ok, so a lot of 'drama' is going on and i really don't like it! friend one and friend two were getting along great for a long time until their personalities had a crash big time... one thinks I'm replacing them with the other. i can usually solve friendship issues like a dad solves his child's 'boo-boo'. slap a band aid on, give it a kiss, and set them right back up on their bike. unfortunately, something like this has never had the opportunity to trouble my days and give me a hard time.
it really annoys me when two people can't sort things out between them. so who do they turn to? a middle man- in this case, me.
it's like this: friend one is standing on one side of a bottomless pit and friend two is standing on the other side. but there is a bridge!! me. they want to use me as the middle man- not to necassarily 'make up'- because lord knows that won't happen- but sooner or later one friend is going to cut the ropes that tie the bridge to their side and it will swing over to the other person. but they wouldn't do that just yet. they can't stand each other so much that they just had to double their burdens on the 'bridge' and hope that it would hold and solve everything and guess what?? IT BREAKS!!!! the bridge is the one that falls!! not friend one or friend two.
anyway, if you are following my reasoning, you can see that it's pretty hard on me. i've got two expectant faces looking at me to solve their problems. i can ace a math test, dress a wound, save a dog from being hit by a car BUT i cannot fix someone else's problems or follow their rules, expectations, or terms. look, i understand that you can have problems but don't try using a middle man. face your own burdens. talk to the other person. do something!
it really annoys me when two people can't sort things out between them. so who do they turn to? a middle man- in this case, me.
it's like this: friend one is standing on one side of a bottomless pit and friend two is standing on the other side. but there is a bridge!! me. they want to use me as the middle man- not to necassarily 'make up'- because lord knows that won't happen- but sooner or later one friend is going to cut the ropes that tie the bridge to their side and it will swing over to the other person. but they wouldn't do that just yet. they can't stand each other so much that they just had to double their burdens on the 'bridge' and hope that it would hold and solve everything and guess what?? IT BREAKS!!!! the bridge is the one that falls!! not friend one or friend two.
anyway, if you are following my reasoning, you can see that it's pretty hard on me. i've got two expectant faces looking at me to solve their problems. i can ace a math test, dress a wound, save a dog from being hit by a car BUT i cannot fix someone else's problems or follow their rules, expectations, or terms. look, i understand that you can have problems but don't try using a middle man. face your own burdens. talk to the other person. do something!
Friday, February 27, 2009
my weekend plans....
wow lots goin on!
- dad's birthday tomorrow
- sam's last basketball game tomorrow
- sleepover @ kelsey's house tonight!!
- still have to get dad's gift & landon's (ok, so im a little late on his...)
yeeah so that's pretty much tonight & tomorrow. oh and did i mention i have a hot date too??
Thursday, February 26, 2009
one daily dose of common sense.....comin' right up!
if you need to ever talk to someone with whom you're having issues, TALK TO THEM. they will listen.
and that's all i got to say about that.
and that's all i got to say about that.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Not so bad loss this time...
ok, we lost again. 13- 15. which is not as bad as we've done before!! best game we've ever played. i was aggressive. for example (and this was one of the hilights of my game)
this girl was about to shoot, but then she saw me coming for her. she panicked and bent over with the ball and someone came behind me so i had to get the ball from her b4 someone helped her out. i jumped for the ball when she uncurled and landed on her back. (while she was still standing...) so then they called the foul on me & everyone on her team was shooting me these evil death looks and she was like "She jumped on me! she jumped on me!"
good times.
i got 4 fouls and though i did not foul out, i played a hell of a game.
however, i was really pissed and SICK of losing, even if this was our best game. let's just say, I WAS IN TEARS at the end. and i won't get over the sinking feeling in my stomach until tomorrow after lunch. it's like i get a game hangover!!!
this girl was about to shoot, but then she saw me coming for her. she panicked and bent over with the ball and someone came behind me so i had to get the ball from her b4 someone helped her out. i jumped for the ball when she uncurled and landed on her back. (while she was still standing...) so then they called the foul on me & everyone on her team was shooting me these evil death looks and she was like "She jumped on me! she jumped on me!"
good times.
i got 4 fouls and though i did not foul out, i played a hell of a game.
however, i was really pissed and SICK of losing, even if this was our best game. let's just say, I WAS IN TEARS at the end. and i won't get over the sinking feeling in my stomach until tomorrow after lunch. it's like i get a game hangover!!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
why i am not going to be a teacher...
- i do not have the patience for stupidity- this is why if i were to teach, it would be at a private school for smart people.
- i would have to waste time grading papers.
- i would not have a huge income
- i would be doing the same thing every day
- and the last reason.....i would LOSE MY MIND!!!!!!!!
Monday, February 23, 2009
doyle arwood did NOTHING wrong
ok so my bus driver- doyle arwood- was driving his normal route on friday, feb. 20th. this 3rd grader apparently missed his bus and his mom knew that bus #207 was in the next neighborhood over and he still had time to catch it. so the kid's mom drove her car behind the bus and when it stopped, she let her kid out and told him to run & catch 207 in time.
well, you must know, doyle knows where everyone lives who rides the bus. if a kid misses the bus, he drives extra slowly in front of their house to be sure they had time to run out the door at the last second in case they were late. he knows these things.
so this STUPID kid who wasn't even on doyle's route ran up to the bus after the other student had gotten on. well, some part of his arm got stuck in the closed door and doyle drove on (of course, he had no idea) 300 ft. he didn't see the kid until the next stop.
i mean, come on. the kid could have banged on the door or something. why didn't any of the other kids riding the bus see the kid? he must have been pretty hated, because someone had to have seen that.
you also have to understand that doyle is probably the best, most dedicated bus driver the county has ever known. he even had his own bus line (which he just recently sold to someone). you can still see 'doyle arwood bus lines' on the sides of some buses (which are also the nicest ones). he is 79 years old and every day for a long time, he gets up and drives that bus. why? it's not because he has to. he loves it and the kids. doyle arwood would not hurt anyone ever.
the thing that makes me angry the most is who the people are pointing fingers at. they point them at doyle!!! what the heck?? wake up people, if it's anyone's fault, it's the kid's and his mom's!!!! i think that they deserve the blame because they are true idiots. THE KID DID NOT EVEN RIDE THE BUS!!
also, i wanted to point out that it is illegal to follow a school bus. there were a lot of parents today who are following the bus with their fancy camera phones trying to catch something bad. IT WAS AN ACCIDEENT PEOPLE!!!
doyle was 'removed from the list of eligible drivers list'. this infuriates me. do you people really think that he goes around wanting people to get their arm stuck in his door? no. do you also really think that he would let this happen again?? NO. Open your eyes people.
so please, to the mother trying to get grief and an angry swarm of parents on your side, STOP IT. there are some people who know who's fault it really is, you inconsiderate woman. and doyle arwood is not the one who should be blamed.
well, you must know, doyle knows where everyone lives who rides the bus. if a kid misses the bus, he drives extra slowly in front of their house to be sure they had time to run out the door at the last second in case they were late. he knows these things.
so this STUPID kid who wasn't even on doyle's route ran up to the bus after the other student had gotten on. well, some part of his arm got stuck in the closed door and doyle drove on (of course, he had no idea) 300 ft. he didn't see the kid until the next stop.
i mean, come on. the kid could have banged on the door or something. why didn't any of the other kids riding the bus see the kid? he must have been pretty hated, because someone had to have seen that.
you also have to understand that doyle is probably the best, most dedicated bus driver the county has ever known. he even had his own bus line (which he just recently sold to someone). you can still see 'doyle arwood bus lines' on the sides of some buses (which are also the nicest ones). he is 79 years old and every day for a long time, he gets up and drives that bus. why? it's not because he has to. he loves it and the kids. doyle arwood would not hurt anyone ever.
the thing that makes me angry the most is who the people are pointing fingers at. they point them at doyle!!! what the heck?? wake up people, if it's anyone's fault, it's the kid's and his mom's!!!! i think that they deserve the blame because they are true idiots. THE KID DID NOT EVEN RIDE THE BUS!!
also, i wanted to point out that it is illegal to follow a school bus. there were a lot of parents today who are following the bus with their fancy camera phones trying to catch something bad. IT WAS AN ACCIDEENT PEOPLE!!!
doyle was 'removed from the list of eligible drivers list'. this infuriates me. do you people really think that he goes around wanting people to get their arm stuck in his door? no. do you also really think that he would let this happen again?? NO. Open your eyes people.
so please, to the mother trying to get grief and an angry swarm of parents on your side, STOP IT. there are some people who know who's fault it really is, you inconsiderate woman. and doyle arwood is not the one who should be blamed.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
you can tell i'm getting lazy when i do this... CHECK OUT MY NEW BLOG!!
Go to google and type your name and the verb following for each question. write down the first hit you get.Ok, I just wanted to point out that I have the same name as a major city, so that should make things even more interesting!!
1. Google ''[your name] needs'':
Savannah needs a hot dog social (LOL)
2. Google ''[your name] looks like'':
Savannah looks like she is saying "Hey! Kiss THIS!"
3. Google ''[your name] likes'':
Savannah likes josh
4. Google ''[your name] says'':
Savannah says Thanks!
5. Google '[your name]' wants:
Savannah wants wants your "butts" off the street (lol)
6. Google ''[your name] does'':
Savannah does not provide direct counseling services
7. Google ''[your name] hates'':
Savannah hates Shocktarts!
8. Google ''[your name] can'':
Savannah can get you there quickly and easily, in comfort and in style
9. Google ''[your name] goes'':
Savannah goes to the dentist (?)
10. Google ''[your name] is'':
Savannah is "global treasure"
11 Google "[your name] loves":
Savannah loves seafood
1. Google ''[your name] needs'':
Savannah needs a hot dog social (LOL)
2. Google ''[your name] looks like'':
Savannah looks like she is saying "Hey! Kiss THIS!"
3. Google ''[your name] likes'':
Savannah likes josh
4. Google ''[your name] says'':
Savannah says Thanks!
5. Google '[your name]' wants:
Savannah wants wants your "butts" off the street (lol)
6. Google ''[your name] does'':
Savannah does not provide direct counseling services
7. Google ''[your name] hates'':
Savannah hates Shocktarts!
8. Google ''[your name] can'':
Savannah can get you there quickly and easily, in comfort and in style
9. Google ''[your name] goes'':
Savannah goes to the dentist (?)
10. Google ''[your name] is'':
Savannah is "global treasure"
11 Google "[your name] loves":
Savannah loves seafood
Saturday, February 21, 2009
new blog baby!!
yes, i now have another blog....cause i'm a blog hog!!! read it up yo!!
unrestricteddreams.blogspot.com
unrestricteddreams.blogspot.com
Friday, February 20, 2009
welcome to the big show!!!
well, tonight was our amazing c-span documentary showcase. there were four videos that were picked to best represent our class -which really, only 2 of them did a good job..."not enough for your buck" and "should we pay the price?" to the people who made them, i applaud you all. anyway, the other 2 were hard to follow, boring, and noy even nearly as great. heck, mine woulld have better represented energy....
anyway,everyone really dressed up and looked good! it was cool to see everyone congregating for a common cause, relaxed and lookin nice. i think that people really liked our documentary. plus everyone did an overall fantasic job!! i personally really enjoyed the showcase and even though we can whine about c-span all day long, it was a great experience for all of us!! (ehemm)
anyway,everyone really dressed up and looked good! it was cool to see everyone congregating for a common cause, relaxed and lookin nice. i think that people really liked our documentary. plus everyone did an overall fantasic job!! i personally really enjoyed the showcase and even though we can whine about c-span all day long, it was a great experience for all of us!! (ehemm)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
my bucket list yo!
The Bucket List. Place an "x" by all the things you've done & remove the "x" from the ones you have not.
Things you have done during your lifetime:() Gone on a blind date
(x) Skipped school
(x) Created an amazing blog called Common Sense which is way cooler than Chopstick Jungle
() Watched someone die
() Been to Canada
() Been to Mexico
(x) Been to Florida
()Jumped off a cliff
() Bungee jump
() Parasailed
() Been to Hawaii
(x) Been on a plane
() Flown a plane
() Been on a helicopter
(x) Been lost
() Gone to Washington, DC
(x) Swam in the ocean
(x) Cried yourself to sleep
(x) Played cops and robbers
() Recently colored with crayons
(x) Sang Karaoke
(x) Paid for a meal with coins only
() Been to the top of the St. Louis Arch
() Been to New York City at christmas time
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't.
(x) Made prank phone calls
() Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans
(x) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose or elsewhere
(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(x) Danced in the rain
(x) Written a letter to Santa Claus
() Been kissed under the mistletoe
(x) Watched the sunrise with someone <3
(x) Blown bubbles
(x) Gone ice-skating
(x) Gone to the movies
() Been deep sea fishing
() Driven across the United States - 2 times
() Been in a hot air balloon
() Been sky diving
() Gone snowmobiling
() Lived in more than one country
() Lay down outside at night and admired the stars while listening to the truck radio in the desert
(x) Seen a falling star and made a wish
() Enjoyed the beauty of Old Faithful Geyser
() Been on a cruise
(x) Traveled by train
() Traveled by motorcycle
(x) Been horse back riding
() Ridden on a San Francisco CABLE CAR
(x) Been to Disney World
(x) Truly believe in the power of prayer
() Been in a rain forest
(x) Seen whales in the ocean
() Been to Niagara Falls
() Ridden on an elephant
() Swam with dolphins
() Been to the Olympics
() Walked on the Great Wall of China
() Saw and heard a glacier calf
() Been spinnaker flying --- on a USNA 12 meter
(x) Been water-skiing
() Been snow-skiing
() Been to Westminster Abbey
() Been to the Louvre
() Swam in the Mediterranean
(x) Been to a Major League Baseball game
() Been to a National Football League game
() Ever been skinny-dipping
(x) Laugh so hard you cry
() Follow a map for treasure
(x) Drive a dune buggy
() Get lost in East L.A. after dark
1. Any nicknames? yep- Sav, Savvy, luke, lucas, Dr. Phil
2. Mother's name? melanie
3. Favorite drink? pepsi
4. Father's name? tim
5. Body Piercings? bleh no i'm a wimp
6. How much do you love your job? i wish
7. Birthplace? Lexington, Kentucky
8. Favorite vacation spot? either the lake with the bowlings or the beach
9. Ever been to Africa ? no
10. Ever eaten just cookies for dinner? yes!! all the time
11. Ever been on TV? yep- i was a young entreprenuer (funny but interesting story...ask me about it)
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? nope
13. Ever been in a car accident? almost, but no....oh but i almost died in a plane crash!!
14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4-door
15. Can you drive a standard shift car? no way
16. Favorite pie? chocolate, pumpkin, apple
17. Favorite number?11
18. Favorite movie? depends on my mood
19. Favorite holiday? my birthday
20. Favorite dessert? almost anything sugary and chocolatey
21. Favorite food? pizza
22. Favorite day of the week? wed. thurs. fri. sat.
23. Favorite brand of body soap? dial
24 Favorite toothpaste? Mint
25. Favorite smell? vanilla & brown sugar
26. How do you relax? music/books/TV
28. Furthest place you will send this message? PA
29. Who will respond to this the fastest? why is even a question??
30. If you had a gold fish what would you name it?BUBBLES!! or Herman.
31. If you could re-do a relationship, who would it be with?damn yes, i would
32. Any Tattoos? erm...about that...;)
33. If there was anything about you, that you could change, what would it be? ugh
Things you have done during your lifetime:() Gone on a blind date
(x) Skipped school
(x) Created an amazing blog called Common Sense which is way cooler than Chopstick Jungle
() Watched someone die
() Been to Canada
() Been to Mexico
(x) Been to Florida
()Jumped off a cliff
() Bungee jump
() Parasailed
() Been to Hawaii
(x) Been on a plane
() Flown a plane
() Been on a helicopter
(x) Been lost
() Gone to Washington, DC
(x) Swam in the ocean
(x) Cried yourself to sleep
(x) Played cops and robbers
() Recently colored with crayons
(x) Sang Karaoke
(x) Paid for a meal with coins only
() Been to the top of the St. Louis Arch
() Been to New York City at christmas time
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't.
(x) Made prank phone calls
() Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans
(x) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose or elsewhere
(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(x) Danced in the rain
(x) Written a letter to Santa Claus
() Been kissed under the mistletoe
(x) Watched the sunrise with someone <3
(x) Blown bubbles
(x) Gone ice-skating
(x) Gone to the movies
() Been deep sea fishing
() Driven across the United States - 2 times
() Been in a hot air balloon
() Been sky diving
() Gone snowmobiling
() Lived in more than one country
() Lay down outside at night and admired the stars while listening to the truck radio in the desert
(x) Seen a falling star and made a wish
() Enjoyed the beauty of Old Faithful Geyser
() Been on a cruise
(x) Traveled by train
() Traveled by motorcycle
(x) Been horse back riding
() Ridden on a San Francisco CABLE CAR
(x) Been to Disney World
(x) Truly believe in the power of prayer
() Been in a rain forest
(x) Seen whales in the ocean
() Been to Niagara Falls
() Ridden on an elephant
() Swam with dolphins
() Been to the Olympics
() Walked on the Great Wall of China
() Saw and heard a glacier calf
() Been spinnaker flying --- on a USNA 12 meter
(x) Been water-skiing
() Been snow-skiing
() Been to Westminster Abbey
() Been to the Louvre
() Swam in the Mediterranean
(x) Been to a Major League Baseball game
() Been to a National Football League game
() Ever been skinny-dipping
(x) Laugh so hard you cry
() Follow a map for treasure
(x) Drive a dune buggy
() Get lost in East L.A. after dark
1. Any nicknames? yep- Sav, Savvy, luke, lucas, Dr. Phil
2. Mother's name? melanie
3. Favorite drink? pepsi
4. Father's name? tim
5. Body Piercings? bleh no i'm a wimp
6. How much do you love your job? i wish
7. Birthplace? Lexington, Kentucky
8. Favorite vacation spot? either the lake with the bowlings or the beach
9. Ever been to Africa ? no
10. Ever eaten just cookies for dinner? yes!! all the time
11. Ever been on TV? yep- i was a young entreprenuer (funny but interesting story...ask me about it)
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? nope
13. Ever been in a car accident? almost, but no....oh but i almost died in a plane crash!!
14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4-door
15. Can you drive a standard shift car? no way
16. Favorite pie? chocolate, pumpkin, apple
17. Favorite number?11
18. Favorite movie? depends on my mood
19. Favorite holiday? my birthday
20. Favorite dessert? almost anything sugary and chocolatey
21. Favorite food? pizza
22. Favorite day of the week? wed. thurs. fri. sat.
23. Favorite brand of body soap? dial
24 Favorite toothpaste? Mint
25. Favorite smell? vanilla & brown sugar
26. How do you relax? music/books/TV
28. Furthest place you will send this message? PA
29. Who will respond to this the fastest? why is even a question??
30. If you had a gold fish what would you name it?BUBBLES!! or Herman.
31. If you could re-do a relationship, who would it be with?damn yes, i would
32. Any Tattoos? erm...about that...;)
33. If there was anything about you, that you could change, what would it be? ugh
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
another loss for the record book
well, we lost. again. 8-36. was i really expecting more? no. in fact, i'm just going to say now that we will lose every game this season. it's pitiful, but true. personally, i love my team and my coach. they're all really great.
anyway, now for my game performance...
*i fouled out: not carelessly. intentionally. and in like the last 30 seconds. i wanted to foul out because i felt like giving the team a taste- well, more like a mouthful- of my agression. on all of those fouls i either knocked someone over or hit them hard. mostly knocked over.....anyway,i also wanted the right of saying i fouled out.
*i made a goal: yup. amazing right? i turned around and i hooked over their heads one handed. good times.
*i did these things while i was still sick. ha! proves them wrong.
*we lost. oh wait. i mentioned that right?
anyway, now for my game performance...
*i fouled out: not carelessly. intentionally. and in like the last 30 seconds. i wanted to foul out because i felt like giving the team a taste- well, more like a mouthful- of my agression. on all of those fouls i either knocked someone over or hit them hard. mostly knocked over.....anyway,i also wanted the right of saying i fouled out.
*i made a goal: yup. amazing right? i turned around and i hooked over their heads one handed. good times.
*i did these things while i was still sick. ha! proves them wrong.
*we lost. oh wait. i mentioned that right?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
dream, dream, dream
ok, so i've been having these really interesting dreams lately and one has to wonder- will they have anything to do with my actual life? of course i'd like to find true love with that amazing person who keeps popping up....but i'd also love to obtain a lot of things- world peace, happiness and being completely carefree, an absolutely fabulous estate and millions of dollars but those things seem out of reach. our dreams do actually reflect our lives. there's this book called the meaning of dreams or something like that...anyway, i read some of it a while ago and it is actually pretty acurate. when we dream, our emotions are defined and pin pointed and then played on and projected. this is what irritates me. thanks a lot to the person who planted the stupid idea in the first place-my mind apparently found it in the back of my mind and pulled it forward.
Monday, February 16, 2009
the plastic vortex
we were assigned this research paper in science about the pacific garbage patch. i had no idea that such a thing even existed! i'll post my paper later, but here is a video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnUjTHB1lvM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnUjTHB1lvM
Saturday, February 14, 2009
a valentine's wish for the singles who feel especially single
Just read the whole thing- it really proves a good point.
I have a problem with Valentine's day, not a big problem but a questioning one. February 14 is of course the day when large sections of the globe celebrate all things love and romance. They plunder stores and boutiques in search of generally overpriced trinkets and flowers for their special others to say I love you. That's fantastic and I wouldn't have anything to say about that.
My problem lays in four separate things that go along with it though.
First is the fact that Valentine's day is a purely commercial venture, it is not based on any patron saint, feast day, religious or pagan festival or other lunar calendar event. No, it is perpetuated simply to fill the gap between Christmas and Easter. Let us be honest, with out it, card manufacturers and red rose sellers may be in serious trouble. That is not to say it is not a worthy day but bear in mind some ruthless organizations want you to spend lots of your money for their own benefit. Today is in fact Valentines day and I have just performed a check, a dozen red roses in my local florist has gone up from $15 to $75. Tomorrow they will be $15 again.
Along with this issue is the associated one of standards. It appears in recent years that 14 February is also associated with all things tacky. Remember well that Valentine cards from the Victorian era were carefully hand crafted love tokens between loving couples, now hugely collectable. Not $6 sparkling plaster cast Goblins with Love hearts. If only the quality of Valentine goods was in keeping with the thoughts behind the day. An article I read lately said that Valentines day is supposed to be tacky. I choose to believe that is an excuse, not an explanation.
My second issue with Valentine's day is simply that it forces those who for 364 days a year have not one ounce of romance in their blood, to confront the tender side of their character. Now one can argue that this is a good thing and to a certain extent I agree. Well except that there is no originality shown. Your average mall or high street will be full of middle aged men in underwear shops guessing the size of the woman they share their bed with every night whilst florists cash in at triple the regular rate for two dozen red roses gift wrapped in advance. Packaged romance in fact. Chocolate shops have gifts pre-wrapped weeks in advance whilst restaurants double their prices for champagne in gleeful anticipation. Hmmm.
My third issue with all things Valentine is that it exploits darkly the isolation of being single. Nothing is more humiliating than not receiving a card. For 364 days a tear it wouldn't matter, but there are few out there who don't note that this year they received - zero cards. And to make it worse, one's friends will ask you in passing how many you received. If you are a good liar you will say one or two, if you are an even better liar you will say none and pretend not to care. But you do. You do because it is the one day when officially you are reminded you are not with anyone.
Valentine's day is a strange day because it has a license to invoke envy, desire and also sadness and regret. Not positive but negative feelings for many. This day has the same affect as couple-only resorts, couple-only campsites and couple-only sports. Nothing polarizes, divides and separates like 14 February. Now I can almost here you stating that I am being too negative but there are millions of single people out here and few would seriously say that they enjoy Valentine's day on their own.
My fourth and final worry about our favorite romantic day is the display of wealth and obligation it provokes. Couples hopelessly in love demonstrate not only how important this day truly is to those of us missing out, but they also demonstrate its importance by the gifts they buy for their better halves. From the richness of exotic scents to the inspiration of expensive jewelry. However much we hate to watch it, we also wonder if in some strange way, we are really missing out. After all, most people are attached aren't they? We don't have anyone to send a card to, or buy a gift for or book a restaurant with, so maybe we are better off pretending it doesn't exist.
But however much we agree with the sentiments proposed above. However much we know how much the Valentine's industry takes us for a ride and however much we loathe those who ram our singleness down our throats, the fact is, if someone sent us a red sparkling chocolate box in the shape of a heart, we would be over the moon in an instant.
I have a problem with Valentine's day, not a big problem but a questioning one. February 14 is of course the day when large sections of the globe celebrate all things love and romance. They plunder stores and boutiques in search of generally overpriced trinkets and flowers for their special others to say I love you. That's fantastic and I wouldn't have anything to say about that.
My problem lays in four separate things that go along with it though.
First is the fact that Valentine's day is a purely commercial venture, it is not based on any patron saint, feast day, religious or pagan festival or other lunar calendar event. No, it is perpetuated simply to fill the gap between Christmas and Easter. Let us be honest, with out it, card manufacturers and red rose sellers may be in serious trouble. That is not to say it is not a worthy day but bear in mind some ruthless organizations want you to spend lots of your money for their own benefit. Today is in fact Valentines day and I have just performed a check, a dozen red roses in my local florist has gone up from $15 to $75. Tomorrow they will be $15 again.
Along with this issue is the associated one of standards. It appears in recent years that 14 February is also associated with all things tacky. Remember well that Valentine cards from the Victorian era were carefully hand crafted love tokens between loving couples, now hugely collectable. Not $6 sparkling plaster cast Goblins with Love hearts. If only the quality of Valentine goods was in keeping with the thoughts behind the day. An article I read lately said that Valentines day is supposed to be tacky. I choose to believe that is an excuse, not an explanation.
My second issue with Valentine's day is simply that it forces those who for 364 days a year have not one ounce of romance in their blood, to confront the tender side of their character. Now one can argue that this is a good thing and to a certain extent I agree. Well except that there is no originality shown. Your average mall or high street will be full of middle aged men in underwear shops guessing the size of the woman they share their bed with every night whilst florists cash in at triple the regular rate for two dozen red roses gift wrapped in advance. Packaged romance in fact. Chocolate shops have gifts pre-wrapped weeks in advance whilst restaurants double their prices for champagne in gleeful anticipation. Hmmm.
My third issue with all things Valentine is that it exploits darkly the isolation of being single. Nothing is more humiliating than not receiving a card. For 364 days a tear it wouldn't matter, but there are few out there who don't note that this year they received - zero cards. And to make it worse, one's friends will ask you in passing how many you received. If you are a good liar you will say one or two, if you are an even better liar you will say none and pretend not to care. But you do. You do because it is the one day when officially you are reminded you are not with anyone.
Valentine's day is a strange day because it has a license to invoke envy, desire and also sadness and regret. Not positive but negative feelings for many. This day has the same affect as couple-only resorts, couple-only campsites and couple-only sports. Nothing polarizes, divides and separates like 14 February. Now I can almost here you stating that I am being too negative but there are millions of single people out here and few would seriously say that they enjoy Valentine's day on their own.
My fourth and final worry about our favorite romantic day is the display of wealth and obligation it provokes. Couples hopelessly in love demonstrate not only how important this day truly is to those of us missing out, but they also demonstrate its importance by the gifts they buy for their better halves. From the richness of exotic scents to the inspiration of expensive jewelry. However much we hate to watch it, we also wonder if in some strange way, we are really missing out. After all, most people are attached aren't they? We don't have anyone to send a card to, or buy a gift for or book a restaurant with, so maybe we are better off pretending it doesn't exist.
But however much we agree with the sentiments proposed above. However much we know how much the Valentine's industry takes us for a ride and however much we loathe those who ram our singleness down our throats, the fact is, if someone sent us a red sparkling chocolate box in the shape of a heart, we would be over the moon in an instant.
Friday, February 13, 2009
what an appetizing lollipop
at school, some brilliant people came up with the idea of selling lollipops for valentine's day. shaped like lips. seriously? what about hearts? why not the classic symbol of valentine's day?(which i personally think should be a money sign $$, but i will get to that tomorrow) anyway, i think they had grape & cherry flavors- which people seemed to love. the thing that made me laugh everywhere i walked was the stupid posters that said "get your lips" and stuff like that. all i can say is wow.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Sickness Sucks
Remember my not-so-hot basketball game last night? I must admit, I'm out of shape- but only b/c I ddn't know that I would be on a b-ball team until Tuesday night. Anyway, my shoulders, arms, legs, and back muscles are all very sore. Plus, I have a major headache and I'm getting an annoying cold. I felt awful today and I am now debating on whether or not i should even go to school tomorrow. IE- I got home today and slept from 4:30- 7:45. Also, the fact that I am trying to worm my way out of the middle man position of an argument is also another appealing reason to not go to school. I guess it all depends on how i feel in the morning.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
team domination
ok, so my church just created these basketball leagues. 6-8 boys, 6-8 girls, and then hs girls & boys. all are seperated by gender. there were 7 people on my team- colbie, maraya, samantha, taylor, rebecca, and grace. despite the fact we have a lot of 8th graders, only TWO of us have played recently (past 3 yrs) on an organized team...me and rebecca. don't get me wrong- colbie and maraya were a lot better than i expected them to be...and everyone gave their best- but when i have to play point guard, i get worn out a lot faster. we went against a whole team of girls who all had experience, and they killed us. it's ok though, i think colbie should trade posts with me and she be point guard. i do have good ball handling & passing skills, but i can't run down for that easy lay-up cause i dont do well shooting when on a team. I LIVE FOR DEFENSE!!! I love being aggressive- and i'm good at it! in the beginning we named ourselves 'team domination' lol...we'll see if that will hold (probably not...) at least everyone tried their best!!!!!!
I'M SOOOOO TIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'M SOOOOO TIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
disagreements make the world go round
arguments have been part of the world for a very long time. dinosaurs-fighting over a kill. cavemen- throwing rocks at each other because bob took fred's special stick. even adam and eve argued! people are born to disagree with others. we like our opinions known and we want people to always see it our way. we get frustrated if they don't and then it's pretty much back and forth "i'm right, you're wrong" "no, you don't get it do you? i'm right. you're the wrong one."
there is a good side though. if not for all of those supreme court cases, where woul we be?
anyway, just thought i'd touch on this because everyone deals with it. people just aren't very accepting of opposing sides. disagreements may make the world go round, but they will also eventually be our downfall. AKA: super world war III- no one survives...
there is a good side though. if not for all of those supreme court cases, where woul we be?
anyway, just thought i'd touch on this because everyone deals with it. people just aren't very accepting of opposing sides. disagreements may make the world go round, but they will also eventually be our downfall. AKA: super world war III- no one survives...
Monday, February 9, 2009
pawprints pressed spontaneously in cement give sidewalks character
when you're on a walk and look down to see a trail of small pawprints in the concrete, you smile. just the thought of a cat or little dog scurrying across the wet cement to leave their mark on the world is cool to me. i think that people should do that as well. no, i don't think we should ruin our sidewalks by running barefoot over wet cement. i mean we should try to leave a footprint that will later bring others a daily smile.
what brought this topic into my blog? funny story actually. i suddenly got the impulse to walk home from school today! it's about 2.5 miles...but it was such a pretty day! i didn't think that my shoulders would be really sore, or my back, or my legs, or my neck. anyway, i left school around 3:50 and got home around 5:25. i made pretty good time for 2.5 miles with a heavy backpack & a few stops-which of course included dunkin donuts! ok look, i must admit i LOVE food. i have a long italian background, so food always has been and will be part of my life. i have a big appetite and i can down 4 donuts like nobody's business. today i got my favorites- strawberry frosted, chocolate frosted, boston creme, & lemon filled. anyway, i saw this hobo in there lounging in one of the leather chairs..and he was like filthy. his beard was exactly like albert einstein's hair except darker and dirtier. his hair was like that too, so it was like double the al. how did i know he was a hobo? he had these two bags that were as dirty as him that he conspicuously stashed behind a couch. look, i'm not trying to look down on him. i feel really bad for him and wish him better days...
also, something that irked me about my experience was that there were these two indian people running the shift. i am not a racist, but when a customer goes up to the counter, it means they need something or want to buy something. they spoke to eachother in their language and when i went up to the counter a second time to get something for my little brother (yes, i am kind and thoughtful) they were sitting at a table playing cards. wtf?!? i was standing there, waiting and eventually i walked over to them and inormed them that i needed to make a purchase. i could see the resentment in their fake smiles. "yeahhhhh surrre. sorrrrrrrry."
ugh. "america runs on dunkin' " or is it india?
what brought this topic into my blog? funny story actually. i suddenly got the impulse to walk home from school today! it's about 2.5 miles...but it was such a pretty day! i didn't think that my shoulders would be really sore, or my back, or my legs, or my neck. anyway, i left school around 3:50 and got home around 5:25. i made pretty good time for 2.5 miles with a heavy backpack & a few stops-which of course included dunkin donuts! ok look, i must admit i LOVE food. i have a long italian background, so food always has been and will be part of my life. i have a big appetite and i can down 4 donuts like nobody's business. today i got my favorites- strawberry frosted, chocolate frosted, boston creme, & lemon filled. anyway, i saw this hobo in there lounging in one of the leather chairs..and he was like filthy. his beard was exactly like albert einstein's hair except darker and dirtier. his hair was like that too, so it was like double the al. how did i know he was a hobo? he had these two bags that were as dirty as him that he conspicuously stashed behind a couch. look, i'm not trying to look down on him. i feel really bad for him and wish him better days...
also, something that irked me about my experience was that there were these two indian people running the shift. i am not a racist, but when a customer goes up to the counter, it means they need something or want to buy something. they spoke to eachother in their language and when i went up to the counter a second time to get something for my little brother (yes, i am kind and thoughtful) they were sitting at a table playing cards. wtf?!? i was standing there, waiting and eventually i walked over to them and inormed them that i needed to make a purchase. i could see the resentment in their fake smiles. "yeahhhhh surrre. sorrrrrrrry."
ugh. "america runs on dunkin' " or is it india?
Sunday, February 8, 2009
25 Random Things About ME!!
1. My plans for the future keep changing...marine biologist, doctor, director/ producer....(I'm currently on the last one)
2. I like teasing people who say 'like' every other word...you know who you are =)
3. I ALWAYS have gum with me. I chew gum a lot, therefore, I hear the most annoying sentence 2-3 times a day: Can I have a piece of gum? (again, you people know who you are.) And most of the time, i give in.
4.People label me as 'mean' sometimes....but really, i'm not at all.
5. I am sarcastic...surprising??
6. I am supposed to go to Farragut High School, but I am transferring to HVA 4 'educational reasons'
7. My parents are not in the best place right now...but it's ok with me. I took it hard at first, but now i'm just ready for it to be over with. please don't give me sympathy- i'll shrug it off. if you really want to do something, talk to me...i cant stand stagnant periods of time...my mind wanders.
8. I do a lot of volunteer work in the summer- I can't just sit around doing nothing, I have to be go, go, go all the time
9. sometimes, i get these sudden urges to clean. i am also VERY organized- my room, my locker do not look like a tornado has torn through them (-KELSEY-)
10. People watching is fun. Not stalking or anything-watching. People say the most random, interesting, and strange things at any given moment in time.
11. I have excellent peripheral vision- no one can sneak up on me(- gloria-) or pull something behind/ beside me.
12. I love facebook- it's amazing even though it is a congregation for the stalkers deep within us...
13. I have an older brother Landon (16) and Sam (11)
14. Everyone, except my dad, in my family has a facebook
15. I am constantly doing things online- blogging, facebook
16. This will surprise you-I have actually gone out with someone before...*GASP*
17. I spend most of my summer at Webb drama camp. I am assistant director/ stage manager which illuminates my need for leadership (and control). The kids look up to me, and we all have fun every week.
18. I llove photography. I eventually want to buy a nice like 2000 dollar canon or nikon.
19. I also enjoy sketching and i'm not bad
20. apparently, i give my friends 'the look' a lot. i guess they know what it means..
21. My walls are painted blue- which is also my favorite color
22. I am a grammar cop, as well as a master of the English language
23. My dad has been friends with Jeff Bowling since third grade- he has a family with Boone-guy my age, Blair-a girl in 6th grade, Ben-a boy in 3rd and Bryce-another boy who's 3 yrs. We do a lot of stuff together in the summer and i've known them all of my life.
24. Star 102.1 is my favorite radio station. Marc, Kim, and Frank in the morning are my fav!
25. If you ever want to know anything else, just ask and i'll be honest.. anything, anytime, i'll tell ya
2. I like teasing people who say 'like' every other word...you know who you are =)
3. I ALWAYS have gum with me. I chew gum a lot, therefore, I hear the most annoying sentence 2-3 times a day: Can I have a piece of gum? (again, you people know who you are.) And most of the time, i give in.
4.People label me as 'mean' sometimes....but really, i'm not at all.
5. I am sarcastic...surprising??
6. I am supposed to go to Farragut High School, but I am transferring to HVA 4 'educational reasons'
7. My parents are not in the best place right now...but it's ok with me. I took it hard at first, but now i'm just ready for it to be over with. please don't give me sympathy- i'll shrug it off. if you really want to do something, talk to me...i cant stand stagnant periods of time...my mind wanders.
8. I do a lot of volunteer work in the summer- I can't just sit around doing nothing, I have to be go, go, go all the time
9. sometimes, i get these sudden urges to clean. i am also VERY organized- my room, my locker do not look like a tornado has torn through them (-KELSEY-)
10. People watching is fun. Not stalking or anything-watching. People say the most random, interesting, and strange things at any given moment in time.
11. I have excellent peripheral vision- no one can sneak up on me(- gloria-) or pull something behind/ beside me.
12. I love facebook- it's amazing even though it is a congregation for the stalkers deep within us...
13. I have an older brother Landon (16) and Sam (11)
14. Everyone, except my dad, in my family has a facebook
15. I am constantly doing things online- blogging, facebook
16. This will surprise you-I have actually gone out with someone before...*GASP*
17. I spend most of my summer at Webb drama camp. I am assistant director/ stage manager which illuminates my need for leadership (and control). The kids look up to me, and we all have fun every week.
18. I llove photography. I eventually want to buy a nice like 2000 dollar canon or nikon.
19. I also enjoy sketching and i'm not bad
20. apparently, i give my friends 'the look' a lot. i guess they know what it means..
21. My walls are painted blue- which is also my favorite color
22. I am a grammar cop, as well as a master of the English language
23. My dad has been friends with Jeff Bowling since third grade- he has a family with Boone-guy my age, Blair-a girl in 6th grade, Ben-a boy in 3rd and Bryce-another boy who's 3 yrs. We do a lot of stuff together in the summer and i've known them all of my life.
24. Star 102.1 is my favorite radio station. Marc, Kim, and Frank in the morning are my fav!
25. If you ever want to know anything else, just ask and i'll be honest.. anything, anytime, i'll tell ya
Saturday, February 7, 2009
apparently money does make you crazy...
William Henry "Bill" Gates III-3rd richest person in the world- has done something very peculiar. the co-founder of microsoft released a cloud of mosquitos at a technology conference. he was pointing out the dangers of malaria for the world's poor. what a nice, considerate man.
"Malaria is spread by mosquitoes. I brought some here," he said.
"WHAT?!?!? ACK!!! YOU NUT JOB!!"
"There is no reason only poor people should be infected."
"WTF?!?!?!?"
Fortunately for the terrified attendees, the mosquitoes were malaria-free. Phew, what a relief!!
Bill Gates 1, Terrified Minions 0.
Why would a 'smart' person do that? I mean seriously, the guy's a billionare. How long did he think through his plan?
'Hmmm, i'm going to make a point. Let's release a swarm of mosquitos. PERFECT!!!'
good job billy, good job. way to be creative and set an example, but if you want to really make a point and knock their socks off, use killer bees.
"Death is spread by killer bees. I brought some here."
"There is no reason why poor people should be infec-....guys?"
Hmm, i thought i had my people make them death free...
william henry gates III is the perfect example of a temporary common sense deprived idiot
* i am not trying to offend bill gates- i am merely making fun of his logic
facebook: because deep down, we're all stalkers
people aren't quick to admit it, but we love going through people's stuff on facebook. every day we look at their pictures and videos and comment on them, because we can. the human race is built for community. we have to be around other people. facebook is like a step further than school and everyday life. we talk to them virtually and see what they're up to. we send and accept friend requests. we check out who's online so that we can have conversations. we create groups which reflect common interests. we look at relationship statuses and personal info. people even post what they are up to, just so others know.
really, there's so much more, and i could go on for hours (because i myself have a facebook and do all of the above) but we really are all stalkers- whether we'll admit it or not.
oh and i've had NO INTERNET for a day and a half and it really sucked!! also, gloria, i am going to keep with the blogging- its fun- thanks!
really, there's so much more, and i could go on for hours (because i myself have a facebook and do all of the above) but we really are all stalkers- whether we'll admit it or not.
oh and i've had NO INTERNET for a day and a half and it really sucked!! also, gloria, i am going to keep with the blogging- its fun- thanks!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
the wonderful world of blogging
i've heard that blogging is fun and enjoyable- a way to share your thoughts and feelings with the world. i'm going to try this, but usually i don't stick with things easily. i guess it deserves a try!!
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