Sunday, February 3, 2008

I Want To Hold Your Hand


Disnland picture tour.

Laura, Corinne, and me crossing the line.








Laura+Corinne+Me on the tram thing.






Now we're walking down Main Street. This is Laura's "I must be in this picutre face."



We're in line for Space Mountain (round 2)





On Space Moutain, otherwise selfexplanatory



Laura, Lauren, and Corinne before the Buzzlightyearride I have know I idea what it's really called.



My dream job! Lolza jk. If only I were pretty enough... haha


Becca: Jeez you two don't cream your pants.
Laura+Me: Too late!


In line for Indiana Jones.
(Lauren, Becca, and Jamie)

(me, Laura, Corenne)


Lauren and Jamie and Jack.


Becca being Becca <3.


We had some extra time to kill so we took lots of random pitures:

Laura and me failing to look like crazy drivers


I can't believe we ALL fit!


Laura and Lauren. Nice faces guys.


My little jail birds.


Minnie's House!





Lastly Laura and Corinne and Me made wishes in'da wishing well!


On the way home Laura and I cuddled it was great I've NEVER been more comfy/comfortable on a bus before. At one point I wanted to be all emosause so I curled up in a ball and laid my head down on laura's lap and was under my blanky, it was so comfy!

All in all the was an AWESOME trip!



Saturday, January 19, 2008

Twitterpated? Who me? Never!

This Week was like death. I was so tired every day and had so much crap to do it was ridiculous.

I’ve been going back and forth about whether or not I should have done Mock Trial it’s fun and all but it’s Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-8 (8 being the earliest) this week I was there both days until about 8:45. But like a said before I really do enjoy it. Mostly because the group is made up of some the smartest kids in school and I’m not talking about the ones in honors classes because there are plenty of the dull, dense, and just plain stupid people in AP and IB classes. But no these are the clever, witty, and intellectual ones who know how to have a conversation. I must say it’s a nice change from being around band kids all the time.

Then I had my Russian presentation this week. Degroff asked us if we wanted to go at the end of the presentations (some in February) because I came into the class late but on the day that we would have had to go Amber was going to be out of town. Then I look up all the stuff I need to know on post-revolution art (my part of the presentation) on Tuesday then I get to school on Wednesday (the say before our presentation) and the third person in our group said that he didn’t want to do Folk art and needed a different part to do. So somehow he ended up doing post-revolution art and propaganda, Amber was doing all art before that and I got Architecture. All of which I had to start and finish on Wednesday night. So now I had to learn all about Russian Architecture and get my “visual proof” done for my senior project done because I had an appointment Friday (0 Period). Said visual proof involved me working a video camera so you can only guess how long that took me to figure out.

I hate Senior Project. On Thursday I had so much freakin paperwork I wanted to kick babies (not really). But I am happy because I have like 13hours logged and I only needed five on Friday. Thursday I also had Guitar with Jill. This was the highlight of my week. And haha I filmed the lesson! That was fun. AND I go the Valley Bible Church song book which is really just a bunch of pages binder clipped together but still! This book contains all the taps for all the songs we sing at church; some 210 songs!!! When she brought is out and presented to me I went Oh my*deep inhale, hands on sides of face* goodness! Is this? Oh I- wow. Then Jill laughed at me. But seriously I feel like I’m now part of some secret club of Valley Bible guitar players who get to carry around the big two inch binders with all the songs in it.

But anyways back to this week then I go home and finish all me stupid paperwork and finish organizing my portfolio and Government Hw and my art history cards.

And Friday, oh Friday. First I had to wake up an hour early after going to bed late, then I have Senior Seminar which wasn’t bad but still early! [Side note: everyone should drink coffee in the morning so that they are less bitchy either that or take some other from or uppers]. I hung out in Laura’s Psychology class it was so some much fun they were talking about what boys and girls are look for in a “mate.” After watching some Disney movie clips including Bambi, Beauty and the Beast and Lady and the tramp to give the class some advise on "how to" and "how not to" act on a date the class was split in to groups by gender. We talked about our ideal date then each group shared. It was great because at one point while one of the guy groups was presenting Laura and I looked at each other and make gagging faces. Laura and I are quite possibly the two least romantic people in the world. I mean really what’s wrong with hanging out at home watching M*A*S*H reruns? Moonlit walks on the beach?! Seriously who does that?!? Jeez, gag me with a spoon.

When the bell rang after forth I was like “Thank-you merciful Jesus Christ! You are good and kind!” After I took Laura home I when to B&N to get my outside reading book for Bible as lit I going to read The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A. J. Jacobs it’s really funny so far and I know I’m going to love it.

I think I’ve come to terms with doing dishes. I have a new plan of attack: 1. Use dish 2. Immediately wash dish by hand and dry dish 4. The put it away. Although I’ve been doing dishes like that for about a month once I started school I started getting behind so now it’s “do wish whenever I get the chance”. But like I’ve said I don’t really have a problem with doing all the dishes in the house or most of the house work anymore mostly because bitching and moaning about something isn’t going to change it. Now it’s just become more like brushing my teeth or driving; it’s just something that needs to be done.

So that was my week.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

whatcha talkin 'bout willis?

For all QHHS band kids: You know that career test that we don't take because of dumb after school PE? Well I found the test and it's oddles of fun. Here's my results! I like most of it but there are some that I'm like "...HA"

1. Director of Photography

2. Artist

3. Locksmith

4. Furniture Finisher

5. Costume Designer

6. Makeup Artist

7. Magician

8. Singer

9. Photographer

10. Set Designer

11. Fashion Designer

12. Special Effects Technician

13. Film Editor

14. Pet Groomer

15. Stuntperson

16. Esthetician

17. Taxidermist

18. Hairstylist

19. Dancer

20. Massage Therapist

21. Recording Engineer

22. Zoologist

23. Ecologist

24. Pest Controller

25. Tailor / Dressmaker

26. Glazier

27. Musician

28. Potter

29. Craftsperson

30. Plumber

31. Tilesetter

32. Industrial Machinery Mechanic

33. Carpenter

34. Nail Technician

35. Plasterer

36. Conservation Officer

37. Camera Operator

38. Elevator Installer and Repairer

39. Millwright

40. Small Engine Mechanic

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Beam me up Scotty!

So it’s almost Christmas.

I still kind of bummed that I didn’t get to go up north (OR and WA) like I was suppose to. Well I guess I wasn’t suppose to if I didn’t but anyways. I mean I know I should be more concerned with the well being of my mom and her back which sucks that she is in always so much pain, but it also sucks that I don’t get to see my extended family too.

The worst part is that I haven’t seen Chris in over a year even though I was suppose to see him three times since last Christmas. He’s one of; if not the coolest guys I’ve ever met. I would say “I wish he had a younger brother,” but I’ve met his 21 yr old brother and although at Lisa and Chris’s Wedding he called me and I quote “drop-dead gorgeous” hell would have to be very nearly freezing for that to ever occur; he’s ADHD and “slightly” retarded (whatever that means). Anyways Chris is awesome and I miss him.

I’ve been trying to make the best of my Christmas winter break (got be PC now ;) ). I’ve actually got a lot done. There was a lot of stuff that I meant to do but didn’t, like I never did find someone to help me put of lights. But it’s okay.

Tomorrow I’m going to go and spend the day with my day and Bryce. That will hopefully not be to painful; even if every other sentence out of my father’s mouth has to do with the fact that me not going to a UC (university of California) means I will ultimately fail at life.

And Christmas? I will be spending it with my mother. We are going down to Sherman Oaks to visit some close family friends for Dinner. That will be nice.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a most jolly New Year!

Sunday, November 4, 2007

That's what's wrong with you. You should be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how.

So I was watching Gone with the Wind last night. Man I really love that movie, but anyways I was watching Gone with the Wind and thinking about how much I like that movie. Then I realized that it’s kind of a sad movie. Not like it has a sad ending but the whole thing is sad! Then I got to thinking ‘why on earth would I like a movie like this!?

And I really had to think about it, because I really do like the movie but at the same time I know that it’s really depressing. But the answer I came up with is that the characters are flawed, they’re real and I find it much more compelling to watch a movie about someone real then someone perfect.

For example Scarlett O'Hara is such an interesting and complex character. She’s so vain and proud yet I can’t help but appreciate her good qualities like her strength, determinedness, and her intensity. And even though the good in her doesn’t really out weight the bad I still enjoy watching the crazy Scarlett, Ashley/Rhett love triangle.

Ashley Wilkes kind of bugs me. Okay he picked Milly over Scarlett that’s fine. But he’s got the gull to lecture her about whom she chooses to marry? I mean come on. Well, Scarlett did kind of use Frank and tricked him out of marring the woman he loved. But still that’s beside the point, and the point is that if you break someone’s heart you don’t get to have any type of opinion pertaining to their love life. Thank-you very much.

But Scarlett in so funny because after she basically gets her husband killed she’s all crying saying like oh crap I’m going to go to hell! And I think Rhett put it nicely when he said, “You're like the thief who isn't the least bit sorry he stole, but is terribly, terribly sorry he's going to jail.”

Scarlett and Rhett have the oddest relationship but in a really awesome kinda of way. Observe:

Scarlett: [After agreeing to marry Rhett] If I said I was madly in love with you, you'd know I was lying. You always said we had a lot in common...
Rhett: You're right, my dear. I'm not in love with you any more than you are with me. Heaven help the man who ever really loves you.

And lol Ashley = dumbsauce

Scarlett: But you love me!
Ashley: How could I help loving you - you who has all the passion for life that I lack? But that kind of love isn't enough to make a successful marriage for two people who are as different as we are.
Scarlett: Why don't you say it you coward? You're afraid to marry me. You'd rather live with that silly old fool who can't open her mouth except to say 'yes, no' and raise a couple of brats just like her!
Ashley: You mustn't say things about Melanie.
Scarlett: Who are you to tell me I mustn't? You lead me on, you made me believe you wanted to marry me!
Ashley: Now Scarlett, be fair. I never at any time-
Scarlett: You did! It's true! You did! I'll hate you till I die! I can't think of anything bad enough to call you!
[Scarlett slaps him. He exits and in her fury she throws a vase. Rhett rises from behind the sofa.]
Rhett: Has the war started?
Scarlett: Sir, you...you should have made your presence known.
Rhett: In the middle of that beautiful love scene? That wouldn't be very tactful, would it? But don't worry, your secret is safe with me.
Scarlett: Sir, you are no gentleman.
Rhett: And you, miss, are no lady...Don't think that I hold that against you. Ladies have never held any charm for me.

Rhett is the best in all of his imperfection.

Anyways in my humble opinion this movie is great and if you don’t like it then frankly I don’t give a damn.

Friday, November 2, 2007

I'm a fermata, hold me.

Goodness this week was sooo long! (And it's not even over yet.)

Halloween was on Wednesday. Jenni and I made awesome Italian plumbers! In the end we decided that we are too old to beg for candy from strangers so we passed out candy.

For my Senior Project I kind of want to change it from learn how to play guitar to piano, because I love messing around on the pianos at school. I've been borrowing books from People. I’m actually getting faster at reading piano music and it's so much fun. I love it. But, there are problems with this plan:

1. I wouldn't have a mentor.
2. I don't have access to a piano all the time.
3. I'm kinda shortbus.

Otherwise I would totally switch.

I'm picking out the costumes for Our Town. I think it's going to be lots of fun, except for the fact that the play opens like two weeks I haven’t started at all and I have to basically be in two places at once (marching practice and drama).

Laura and I have taken on the enormous task of gigantomachy proportions of organizing the music library. It should only take until a short time after the jam and crackers at my funeral.

Anyways, I should get going I have a parade competition/Band review tomorrow, meaning I’ll be up early. Nighty night!

http://www.corsinet.com/braincandy/question.html Here are some good questions think about.

Em.

Ps- Parade marching = death by boredom.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Of mice and men and other unexplained phenomena like female dogma

Houston we have power!

Showering by candle light, Fun? You might think. Wrong(...actually it kinda was fun).

So there was been no power at my house from like 4 til just a little while ago. I'm not complaining it was neat. And beneficial to my AP Art History grade, because I was like "oh crap the sun is about to go down. Better do my Greek packet before it gets too dark to see!" so I got it done by like 7:30 with the help of a glass bread pan full of candles ha ha. It was actually pretty enjoyable. It was kinda - I wanna say romantic, but I don’t know if that’s the right word... intimate? ("Impractical! Yes that the word," says the realist in me) but yeah it was satisfying in a romantic-impractical-middle-ages-kind-of-way.

Earlier today I was like "yeah I'm bored with my room's current furniture arrangement." So I moved every thing around, then the lights when out. And I was like "well, this should be fun..." *coughs* (<--that's for Jamie). All in all I had a good weekend.