It's 5pm on a Tuesday evening. I've been out of class for 3 hours and what have I gotten accomplished?...I read all the press stuff for the Wizarding World news today (DO EXCITED TO GO FOR INFINITUS!!) and read two more chapters of the Hunger Games. I really, really should not have started this book. Anybody reading this who hasn't read this book should go pick it up now. Every second I'm not reading it I'm thinking about when I'll next be able to pick it up. Not good when I have tons of other reading I should be getting done right now...
I haven't written much since summer ended but I decided to write something now because I was lonely and wanted to type some things out. Talking/typing through things always helps me understand what I need to do. I was reading the Hunger Games because I realized I only had reading stuff to do and I'd be able to get it done tomorrow after work so I was taking advantage of being alone in my dorm room by playing music without headphones and sinking into my bed with my book. Once my roommate got back, however, I started to feel lazy just reading my book when I have things to get done. I hardly ever procrastinate but I just can't help but put off my readings because A) I like having them fresh in my head for the class, especially in my class where we get quizzed every Thursday on them so reading them too far in advance seems silly to me and B) it pains me to be reading something that is not the Hunger Games!
I've never liked being assigned novels for school. It's just irritating when you have to read for school when you could be reading for fun. I'm hoping to be able to finish Hunger Games this week and Catching Fire the next then willing myself not to start reading anything else until I finish my school books. The only thing I'll allow is rereading DH because I can't always be reading for school and I can handle knowing I'm reading for school when I have DH waiting for me than knowing I have a book I have never read before just waiting to be finished.
Aside from my procrastination and current reading frenzy (I've finish 19 Minutes, Key to the Golden Firebird and half of Hunger Games within these 3 weeks of school) I'm liking college and am having a fairly easy time adjusting. I've been going home every weekend which is nice and I'll be going home tonight to watch Big Brother finale (Go Jordan!) and Gossip Girl premier (both myself and my roommate were working all night so I felt to horrible putting the tv on to watch it.) Until then, I would like to say I'm off to be productive but who am I kidding? I'm off to read the Hunger Games!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Book Survey
1. What author do you own the most books by?
Jo Rowling: 10 different books + multiple copies/editions.
2. What book do you own the most copies of?
Ummm I'm not at home right now but I think I have the most of Deathly Hallows..I should have about 5-6.
3. Did it bother you that both those questions ended with prepositions?
I'm going with Kayley, Hayley, and Matt's answer because I agree and they're awesome (which doesn't really relate...) "No. I write like I talk, and I'd honestly never say, "Of which book do you own the most copies?" That's just silly. I'm aware that sentences shouldn't end with prepositions, and that's good enough for me. "
4. What fictional character are you secretly in love with?
Hermione, Luna, Bridget and Tibby (from Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), Lindsey (from An Abundance of Katherines), & Mel and Averi (from Bermudez Triangle)
5. What book have you read the most times in your life (excluding picture books read to children; i.e., Goodnight Moon does not count)?
God, probably The Giver and HP (dunno which book I've read the most from the series, probably HBP or SS)
6. What was your favorite book when you were ten years old?
I liked HP, but didn't love it like I do now. I looooooved The Giver at that age!
7. What is the worst book you've read in the past year?
Umm probably Frankenstein. I liked the story a lot but it was a dull read and I didn't enjoy how it was written. I may get killed for this answer lol.
8. What is the best book you've read in the past year?
Looking for Alaska <3 How I hadn't heard of John Green before 5AGs, I'll never know.
9. If you could force everyone you tagged to read one book, what would it be?
HP, Looking for Alaska, 19 Minutes, or Bermudez Triangle, probably.
10. What book would you most like to see made into a movie?
I have ALWAYS wanted The Giver to become a movie. But movies of books always suck lol.
11. What book would you least like to see made into a movie?
God, probably Looking for Alaska since the book was so amazing and the movie will never live up to it. Though I would love to see a movie made perfectly of that book, it will never happen.
12. Describe your weirdest dream involving a writer, book, or literary character.
I had a dream I met Jo Rowling and she signed my taco bell cup (don't ask) and wrote like under the lid "Dumbledore dies on page 432" about Deathly Hallows which just....is not right at all.
13. What is the most lowbrow book you've read as an adult?
I dunno...Probably Julie Anne Peters books even though I adore them they aren't as like adult...
14. What is the most difficult book you've ever read?
Little Women. I never finished it because I tried reading it in like 2nd grade...
15. What is the most obscure Shakespeare play you've seen?
I don't really like plays so I don't even remember what I've seen >.>
16. Do you prefer the French or the Russians?
This is making me seem much less nerdy since I don't read much besides YA
17. Roth or Updike?
Never read either.
18. David Sedaris or Dave Eggers?
Never read either.
19. Shakespeare, Milton, or Chaucer?
Shakespeare, I guess.
20. Austen or Eliot?
Never read either >.>
21. What is the biggest or most embarrassing gap in your reading?
I've always read but I had a loooong period where I just read HP, basically. Probably about a good...3-4 years with reading not much else.
Or
this could mean gap as in like area of literature in which case I don't really like reading classics *don't kill me* so I haven't read many. I also don't really like poetry *seriously, don't kill me.*
22. What is your favorite novel?
Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows, Bermudez Triangle, and Looking for Alaska
23. Play?
Don't like plays >.>
24. Poem?
Don't read too much poetry. Most of what I know, I hear during John Green's BlogTV shows lol.
25. Essay?
A Modest Proposal is the first that springs to mind
26. Work of nonfiction?
Does Harry, A History count?
27. Who is your favorite writer?
Jo.
28. Who is the most overrated writer alive today?
I believe that would have to be Stephenie Meyer. I just can't jump on the "ZOMG TWILIGHT! ZOMG EDWARD IS SO AMAZING!" bandwagon...
29. What is your desert island book?
Probably DH or HBP...
30. And... what are you reading right now?
19 Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Jo Rowling: 10 different books + multiple copies/editions.
2. What book do you own the most copies of?
Ummm I'm not at home right now but I think I have the most of Deathly Hallows..I should have about 5-6.
3. Did it bother you that both those questions ended with prepositions?
I'm going with Kayley, Hayley, and Matt's answer because I agree and they're awesome (which doesn't really relate...) "No. I write like I talk, and I'd honestly never say, "Of which book do you own the most copies?" That's just silly. I'm aware that sentences shouldn't end with prepositions, and that's good enough for me. "
4. What fictional character are you secretly in love with?
Hermione, Luna, Bridget and Tibby (from Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), Lindsey (from An Abundance of Katherines), & Mel and Averi (from Bermudez Triangle)
5. What book have you read the most times in your life (excluding picture books read to children; i.e., Goodnight Moon does not count)?
God, probably The Giver and HP (dunno which book I've read the most from the series, probably HBP or SS)
6. What was your favorite book when you were ten years old?
I liked HP, but didn't love it like I do now. I looooooved The Giver at that age!
7. What is the worst book you've read in the past year?
Umm probably Frankenstein. I liked the story a lot but it was a dull read and I didn't enjoy how it was written. I may get killed for this answer lol.
8. What is the best book you've read in the past year?
Looking for Alaska <3 How I hadn't heard of John Green before 5AGs, I'll never know.
9. If you could force everyone you tagged to read one book, what would it be?
HP, Looking for Alaska, 19 Minutes, or Bermudez Triangle, probably.
10. What book would you most like to see made into a movie?
I have ALWAYS wanted The Giver to become a movie. But movies of books always suck lol.
11. What book would you least like to see made into a movie?
God, probably Looking for Alaska since the book was so amazing and the movie will never live up to it. Though I would love to see a movie made perfectly of that book, it will never happen.
12. Describe your weirdest dream involving a writer, book, or literary character.
I had a dream I met Jo Rowling and she signed my taco bell cup (don't ask) and wrote like under the lid "Dumbledore dies on page 432" about Deathly Hallows which just....is not right at all.
13. What is the most lowbrow book you've read as an adult?
I dunno...Probably Julie Anne Peters books even though I adore them they aren't as like adult...
14. What is the most difficult book you've ever read?
Little Women. I never finished it because I tried reading it in like 2nd grade...
15. What is the most obscure Shakespeare play you've seen?
I don't really like plays so I don't even remember what I've seen >.>
16. Do you prefer the French or the Russians?
This is making me seem much less nerdy since I don't read much besides YA
17. Roth or Updike?
Never read either.
18. David Sedaris or Dave Eggers?
Never read either.
19. Shakespeare, Milton, or Chaucer?
Shakespeare, I guess.
20. Austen or Eliot?
Never read either >.>
21. What is the biggest or most embarrassing gap in your reading?
I've always read but I had a loooong period where I just read HP, basically. Probably about a good...3-4 years with reading not much else.
Or
this could mean gap as in like area of literature in which case I don't really like reading classics *don't kill me* so I haven't read many. I also don't really like poetry *seriously, don't kill me.*
22. What is your favorite novel?
Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows, Bermudez Triangle, and Looking for Alaska
23. Play?
Don't like plays >.>
24. Poem?
Don't read too much poetry. Most of what I know, I hear during John Green's BlogTV shows lol.
25. Essay?
A Modest Proposal is the first that springs to mind
26. Work of nonfiction?
Does Harry, A History count?
27. Who is your favorite writer?
Jo.
28. Who is the most overrated writer alive today?
I believe that would have to be Stephenie Meyer. I just can't jump on the "ZOMG TWILIGHT! ZOMG EDWARD IS SO AMAZING!" bandwagon...
29. What is your desert island book?
Probably DH or HBP...
30. And... what are you reading right now?
19 Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Thursday, August 6, 2009
August
I'm bored and felt like blogging...Ever just feel like you wanted to think things through either by talking to someone or writing it down? I was feeling like that but didn't have anyone to call so basically I've decided to use my blog as a way to think through what I am currently doing.
I'm moving into my dorm room in less than 2 weeks. This is nuts. I've been putting together frames with pictures of my dogs and other things from Azkatraz and concerts and such and figuring out what posters I want to put up. I bought this gorgeous poster of the UK adult cover of HBP. Gahh I can't wait til I get it, I'm so in love <3. Now I am currently making lists of what to bring with me in hopes that I can narrow it down to a managable number.
Some things are just down right for sure coming like all my HP books and dvds (well, not all but a copy of each book and dvd) and all my Friends dvds. Other things, however, I would like to bring but I don't know if I need to bring. I'm still living about 20-25 minutes from my house and my sister goes to the same school and is living at home--if I ever really want a book/dvd, I can ask her to bring it up to me or just wait til I go home next and pick it up.
Despite knowing this, I'm having trouble deciding what to bring and what to leave. I feel secure knowing that if I want to randomly reread a book or watch something, it's in my room and I'm able to pick it up to read/watch easily. The idea that I may have a time where I want to watch/read something that's at my house when I'm in my dorm irks me.
My problem with dvds are my tv shows. I have all 7 seasons of Gilmore Girls, all 10 of Friends, 1 of Jon and Kate Plus Eight, one 18 Kids and Counting (don't laugh), one Gossip Girl, 4 and soon to be 5 seasons of Medium, etc. These take up a LOT of room. And I only have a 4-shelf bookcase.
Books are hard because I reread books so often that I can't just bring new books that are on my two read list. The only thing I'm able to go off of it which I've reread recently and therefore am unlikely to read again until the fall. Books like Bermudez Triangle and My Sister's Keeper.
At this moment I have a list of 18 dvds, 14 seasons, and 18 books. College is difficult.
I'm moving into my dorm room in less than 2 weeks. This is nuts. I've been putting together frames with pictures of my dogs and other things from Azkatraz and concerts and such and figuring out what posters I want to put up. I bought this gorgeous poster of the UK adult cover of HBP. Gahh I can't wait til I get it, I'm so in love <3. Now I am currently making lists of what to bring with me in hopes that I can narrow it down to a managable number.
Some things are just down right for sure coming like all my HP books and dvds (well, not all but a copy of each book and dvd) and all my Friends dvds. Other things, however, I would like to bring but I don't know if I need to bring. I'm still living about 20-25 minutes from my house and my sister goes to the same school and is living at home--if I ever really want a book/dvd, I can ask her to bring it up to me or just wait til I go home next and pick it up.
Despite knowing this, I'm having trouble deciding what to bring and what to leave. I feel secure knowing that if I want to randomly reread a book or watch something, it's in my room and I'm able to pick it up to read/watch easily. The idea that I may have a time where I want to watch/read something that's at my house when I'm in my dorm irks me.
My problem with dvds are my tv shows. I have all 7 seasons of Gilmore Girls, all 10 of Friends, 1 of Jon and Kate Plus Eight, one 18 Kids and Counting (don't laugh), one Gossip Girl, 4 and soon to be 5 seasons of Medium, etc. These take up a LOT of room. And I only have a 4-shelf bookcase.
Books are hard because I reread books so often that I can't just bring new books that are on my two read list. The only thing I'm able to go off of it which I've reread recently and therefore am unlikely to read again until the fall. Books like Bermudez Triangle and My Sister's Keeper.
At this moment I have a list of 18 dvds, 14 seasons, and 18 books. College is difficult.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
HBP
I have now seen this movie 3 times: Once at midnight, once at Azkatraz's midnight showing, and once with my sister who did not want to go and see it haha. Before the midnight showing, I had read up to page 500 and the morning of Azkatraz's showing I had finished the book, the 3rd time was 2 weeks after reading it. Each time I loved it more and more. My thoughts:
Positives:
-EXACT QUOTES FTW!!! "You can't break an unbreakable vow," the song Hagrid and Slughorn sing, kjsdfhsdkjgdsj it was brilliant. I felt like I had jumped into the book which is what the movies SHOULD feel like! For the first time, I can view the movies and books as the same series instead of two different stories in order to not kill myself.
-Evanna Lynch. My Luna <3 All her randomness just reminds me how much I adore Luna and what her character adds to the story.
-Train scene. It was different, but it worked amazingly. Tonks would have made more sense but all was forgiven for me when Luna started talking and just being Luna. "I am your friend Luna." "That'e nice."
-Felixxxxxxx just beyond words brilliant. This whole scene in particular just felt like the book. Everything was just perfect and hilarious and jksgfgf I adore this scene <3
-The memories were done very well. Tom Riddle was a creepy child/teen and it was just brilliant to see. Would have liked the others but I guess you can't have everything *shrugs.* The Gaunts would have really been nice though...
-Ron/Hermione stuff. The movies have totally seemed like Harry/Hermione for me up until this point so it was nice seeing the shift. The awkward teenage hormones were hilarious XD
-Draco. Nuff said.
-Fred and George's quick joke in the joke shop of telling Ron it was 10 galleons when he said I'm your brother. That's just sooo them and jfggsd they were in for like 2.5 seconds of the movie but, for me, this one line made it feel like they were in for much longer because it was just such a great moment that it stuck.
More is good, but I'm going nuts so Negatives:
-Flitwick? "Urgent choir practice." Wtf? I have never understood this choir thing and it was just really odd.
-Why the heck did Hermione get drunk off of butterbeer? And how did everyone just have basically no reaction to Katie? Why wasn't Leanne upset when talking to McGonagall? Just what? This scene wasn't really enough for me...
-Ginny was such a creeper. Why did she TIE HIS SHOES?! Throughout Azkatraz everyone kept making random jokes about how hot that was and it was hilarious. These jokes are the only reason this scene doesn't make me kill myself.
-Harry just has no idea about the otehr horcruxes? He's just gonna guess, is he? That'll be interesting...
-HI, ELDER WAND! HOW CONVENIENT OF YOU TO JUST BE SITTING ONTOP OF THE DESK! VOLDEMORT WILL BE THRILLED THAT HIS WORK IS DONE FOR HIM =D
-Train scene with creepy girl hitting on Harry? Awkwarddddddd.
-Dumbledore telling the ENTIRE SCHOOL about Tom. That just irked me...
I'm going to stop now before I continue listing things for the next 3 hours lol
Positives:
-EXACT QUOTES FTW!!! "You can't break an unbreakable vow," the song Hagrid and Slughorn sing, kjsdfhsdkjgdsj it was brilliant. I felt like I had jumped into the book which is what the movies SHOULD feel like! For the first time, I can view the movies and books as the same series instead of two different stories in order to not kill myself.
-Evanna Lynch. My Luna <3 All her randomness just reminds me how much I adore Luna and what her character adds to the story.
-Train scene. It was different, but it worked amazingly. Tonks would have made more sense but all was forgiven for me when Luna started talking and just being Luna. "I am your friend Luna." "That'e nice."
-Felixxxxxxx just beyond words brilliant. This whole scene in particular just felt like the book. Everything was just perfect and hilarious and jksgfgf I adore this scene <3
-The memories were done very well. Tom Riddle was a creepy child/teen and it was just brilliant to see. Would have liked the others but I guess you can't have everything *shrugs.* The Gaunts would have really been nice though...
-Ron/Hermione stuff. The movies have totally seemed like Harry/Hermione for me up until this point so it was nice seeing the shift. The awkward teenage hormones were hilarious XD
-Draco. Nuff said.
-Fred and George's quick joke in the joke shop of telling Ron it was 10 galleons when he said I'm your brother. That's just sooo them and jfggsd they were in for like 2.5 seconds of the movie but, for me, this one line made it feel like they were in for much longer because it was just such a great moment that it stuck.
More is good, but I'm going nuts so Negatives:
-Flitwick? "Urgent choir practice." Wtf? I have never understood this choir thing and it was just really odd.
-Why the heck did Hermione get drunk off of butterbeer? And how did everyone just have basically no reaction to Katie? Why wasn't Leanne upset when talking to McGonagall? Just what? This scene wasn't really enough for me...
-Ginny was such a creeper. Why did she TIE HIS SHOES?! Throughout Azkatraz everyone kept making random jokes about how hot that was and it was hilarious. These jokes are the only reason this scene doesn't make me kill myself.
-Harry just has no idea about the otehr horcruxes? He's just gonna guess, is he? That'll be interesting...
-HI, ELDER WAND! HOW CONVENIENT OF YOU TO JUST BE SITTING ONTOP OF THE DESK! VOLDEMORT WILL BE THRILLED THAT HIS WORK IS DONE FOR HIM =D
-Train scene with creepy girl hitting on Harry? Awkwarddddddd.
-Dumbledore telling the ENTIRE SCHOOL about Tom. That just irked me...
I'm going to stop now before I continue listing things for the next 3 hours lol
Friday, July 24, 2009
I miss Azkatraz =[
I haven't written anything in a while. This blog is going to just be random sentences. I'm sorry that I have no energy to string said sentences together to form actual paragraphs.
I went to California on July 13th.
Saw HBP at midnight. Looooooooved it <3
Left friend's house to go to Parc 55 for Azkatraz on the 16th.
Saw HBP again. Still enjoyed it.
Azkatraz started. Did many things.
Went on boat for first time with Wrock Around the Rock. Twas fun experience.
Fangirled a lot.
Hung out with some awesome people.
Went to some cool sessions.
Stayed up really late. Barely ate anything that wasn't free XD
Came home on Tuesday.
Wednesday I went to PotterCast/Remus Lupins tour in Vegas. Twas fun and exciting.
Now my week of Potter is complete and I am sad.
Trying desperately to catch up on lost sleep and fulfill my post-Azkatraz check list.
Soon, I will hopefully have my journal written. I took notes and journal will probably be over 10 pages. Yes, I am putting this off because thinking about these events will make me sader and also writing that much seems tiring.
Chris Rankin was there! He's a cool dude.
Done with random sentences. Once I finish journal, I will probably post it here in parts, Kristina Horner and John Green style.
I went to California on July 13th.
Saw HBP at midnight. Looooooooved it <3
Left friend's house to go to Parc 55 for Azkatraz on the 16th.
Saw HBP again. Still enjoyed it.
Azkatraz started. Did many things.
Went on boat for first time with Wrock Around the Rock. Twas fun experience.
Fangirled a lot.
Hung out with some awesome people.
Went to some cool sessions.
Stayed up really late. Barely ate anything that wasn't free XD
Came home on Tuesday.
Wednesday I went to PotterCast/Remus Lupins tour in Vegas. Twas fun and exciting.
Now my week of Potter is complete and I am sad.
Trying desperately to catch up on lost sleep and fulfill my post-Azkatraz check list.
Soon, I will hopefully have my journal written. I took notes and journal will probably be over 10 pages. Yes, I am putting this off because thinking about these events will make me sader and also writing that much seems tiring.
Chris Rankin was there! He's a cool dude.
Done with random sentences. Once I finish journal, I will probably post it here in parts, Kristina Horner and John Green style.
Monday, June 22, 2009
College Books
After reading Hayley's new blog, it made me start thinking about the issue of the books I'd wish to bring with me to college. This problem has been looming over me since the start of my senior year and I believe it's about time to stop worrying about my space and think about which books I really am considering bringing to learn how many it really is. My problem is A) I reread books constantly, B) I feel as though a part of my life is missing when I'm separated from my amazing books, and C) I have problems. Lucky for me I am staying in state and will be coming home at least once a week to check up on my mom and such soooo if I truly need a book that I leave behind, I won't need to wait long. Hereeeeee is my list of books:
1. The entire HP series. I'm planning on getting the new box set (paperback) so I won't have to worry about my beloved copies won't needed to be touched.
2. John Green's books. These aren't even a question of whether I'm taking them or not...
3. Maureen's books. Currently I've only read Bermudez Triangle, which will be coming with me, and whichever books I finish this summer will play a part into which come with. For those I read, if I feel like I'll reread them within a couple months they come with. For those I don't read, they come with and get read.
4. Julie Anne Peters. I looooove this author and reread one of her books every few months. I'll probably take at least 4 of her books with me >.<
5. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I've never reread this series so I feel as if the time will come soon. Perhaps I should leave all but the 1st at home so if I decide to watch it, I can get the others next time I go home.
6. Jodi Picoult's. Currently I own 3 of her books. Whichever I own before the end of the summer are coming with me.
List is boring me now since a lot of my books I have yet to read. My friend leaves tomorrow and then I'll read HP til Azkatraz then after I return home, I shall read my long list of books. Basically though, my life will be a problem so I also have many seasons of shows which I watch constantly and need with me. I'm gonna need a big bookcase...Thanks, Hayley, for getting me to start thinking about the horrifying task of deciding what books and dvds I will actually need with me at college.
1. The entire HP series. I'm planning on getting the new box set (paperback) so I won't have to worry about my beloved copies won't needed to be touched.
2. John Green's books. These aren't even a question of whether I'm taking them or not...
3. Maureen's books. Currently I've only read Bermudez Triangle, which will be coming with me, and whichever books I finish this summer will play a part into which come with. For those I read, if I feel like I'll reread them within a couple months they come with. For those I don't read, they come with and get read.
4. Julie Anne Peters. I looooove this author and reread one of her books every few months. I'll probably take at least 4 of her books with me >.<
5. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I've never reread this series so I feel as if the time will come soon. Perhaps I should leave all but the 1st at home so if I decide to watch it, I can get the others next time I go home.
6. Jodi Picoult's. Currently I own 3 of her books. Whichever I own before the end of the summer are coming with me.
List is boring me now since a lot of my books I have yet to read. My friend leaves tomorrow and then I'll read HP til Azkatraz then after I return home, I shall read my long list of books. Basically though, my life will be a problem so I also have many seasons of shows which I watch constantly and need with me. I'm gonna need a big bookcase...Thanks, Hayley, for getting me to start thinking about the horrifying task of deciding what books and dvds I will actually need with me at college.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Bored. No Other Reason....
I'm back from my exciting/frightening trip to the south. It's quite odd last summer I LOVED Nashville and this summer.....not so much. Let's just say I'm a West coast girl and Nashville wasn't horrible but not as amazing as I remembered it.
I've been pretty busy since getting back to Vegas with my graduation, friend's Bat Mitzvah, grad parties, and my friend staying at my house til the 23rd. But all in all the summer has been great so far. I'm getting really excited for my friend to go home, not in a mean way, but my sister ended up surprising me for my graduation and her friend (who works for a movie production place) was able to get me EXCLUSIVE TICKETS TO SEE MY SISTER'S KEEPER!!! Soooo now I'll get to see it 3 days early a couple hours after my friend leaves =]
Fifty book challenge not going very well haha. Since I've been playing host, sitting and reading for hours isn't very easy so I haven't been able to finish any, though I have now started my third book which is MuggleNet's Harry Should Have Died. Hopefully *crosses fingers* by the 24th until I leave for Azkatraz, I will be able to finish the rest of HP (books 3-6 at least) and Nineteen Minutes.
I have nothing really of interest to say...just felt like writing something here haha.
I've been pretty busy since getting back to Vegas with my graduation, friend's Bat Mitzvah, grad parties, and my friend staying at my house til the 23rd. But all in all the summer has been great so far. I'm getting really excited for my friend to go home, not in a mean way, but my sister ended up surprising me for my graduation and her friend (who works for a movie production place) was able to get me EXCLUSIVE TICKETS TO SEE MY SISTER'S KEEPER!!! Soooo now I'll get to see it 3 days early a couple hours after my friend leaves =]
Fifty book challenge not going very well haha. Since I've been playing host, sitting and reading for hours isn't very easy so I haven't been able to finish any, though I have now started my third book which is MuggleNet's Harry Should Have Died. Hopefully *crosses fingers* by the 24th until I leave for Azkatraz, I will be able to finish the rest of HP (books 3-6 at least) and Nineteen Minutes.
I have nothing really of interest to say...just felt like writing something here haha.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
NASHVILLEEEEEE
My computer starting auto-titling this EXACTLY what I was intending on titling it O__o How creepy. I guess my computer can just sense my excitement =D
So pretty much, that's the entire point of this blog: me being excited. Once I'm back from Nashville I doubt I'll be able to come on very much because my friend will be here and bugging me and I'll be bugging her to fall in love with MJ, John Green, and fiveawesomegirls. It'll be great fun.
I still need to finish packing. I'm just...not very good at things. I'll be going to the airport at around 2pm then taking off at 4:20 and arriving a little after 10. From this point we will check into hotel, change, get food, then my friend and I are going to wait outside the Opry til it opens for the FC Party. Whichhhh is at like 10am so it'll be a fun wait XD
There seriously was no point to this. I'll probably do a write up of the FC Party and Softball game if either of you care and write it here. If you're interested in reading about Carrie Underwood lemme know and if not then I won't bore you with me repeatedly telling you how adorable she is. I'll talk to you guys soon and DFTBA =]
So pretty much, that's the entire point of this blog: me being excited. Once I'm back from Nashville I doubt I'll be able to come on very much because my friend will be here and bugging me and I'll be bugging her to fall in love with MJ, John Green, and fiveawesomegirls. It'll be great fun.
I still need to finish packing. I'm just...not very good at things. I'll be going to the airport at around 2pm then taking off at 4:20 and arriving a little after 10. From this point we will check into hotel, change, get food, then my friend and I are going to wait outside the Opry til it opens for the FC Party. Whichhhh is at like 10am so it'll be a fun wait XD
There seriously was no point to this. I'll probably do a write up of the FC Party and Softball game if either of you care and write it here. If you're interested in reading about Carrie Underwood lemme know and if not then I won't bore you with me repeatedly telling you how adorable she is. I'll talk to you guys soon and DFTBA =]
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Done with High School?
So weird. So very weird. Today was my last final so now I just need to go to class tomorrow to get senior checkout stuff done and graduation practice on Thursday then I'm good til I walk at graduation. I'm getting very excited about summer. You will understand why by my broad calendar below:
June 8th-11th: Nashville with my best friend for Carrie Underwood's official fan club party, softball game she's playing at, and other exciting things!
June 12th: Graduation (!!) best friend also coming back to Vegas (she lives in CA) then after is another friend's Bat Mitzvah
June 13th: Bat Mitzvah day 2 then grad party #1
June 14th: Grad party #2
June 23rd: Best friend leaving
June 26th: My Sister's Keeper <3
July 13th: Leaving for Azkatraz and staying with my friend (same one that was staying with me) for a couple days before hand.
July 16th: Movie with Az attendees =]
July 17th-21st: AZKATRAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
July 22nd: PotterCast, The Remus Lupins, and House of Black in Vegas
August 27th: 18th birthday (though summer will be over and I shall be in school already, I had to bring it up XD )
Soooooooo I'm pretty busy through June and July. Which makes me happy. This is the first summer I haven't had summer school which is also very nice.
By the Way, have either of you bought any of the new Wrock albums out? (Remus Lupins, Draco and the Malfoys, Parselmouths, ALL CAPS, etc.) I was just going to buy them all at Az but I kinda wanna know the songs before I see them all live so if any of you guys have gotten them yet, lemme know which one I should try to get before Azkatraz (I don't have a credit card so I can only convince my mom to ask someone to order me one lol)
June 8th-11th: Nashville with my best friend for Carrie Underwood's official fan club party, softball game she's playing at, and other exciting things!
June 12th: Graduation (!!) best friend also coming back to Vegas (she lives in CA) then after is another friend's Bat Mitzvah
June 13th: Bat Mitzvah day 2 then grad party #1
June 14th: Grad party #2
June 23rd: Best friend leaving
June 26th: My Sister's Keeper <3
July 13th: Leaving for Azkatraz and staying with my friend (same one that was staying with me) for a couple days before hand.
July 16th: Movie with Az attendees =]
July 17th-21st: AZKATRAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
July 22nd: PotterCast, The Remus Lupins, and House of Black in Vegas
August 27th: 18th birthday (though summer will be over and I shall be in school already, I had to bring it up XD )
Soooooooo I'm pretty busy through June and July. Which makes me happy. This is the first summer I haven't had summer school which is also very nice.
By the Way, have either of you bought any of the new Wrock albums out? (Remus Lupins, Draco and the Malfoys, Parselmouths, ALL CAPS, etc.) I was just going to buy them all at Az but I kinda wanna know the songs before I see them all live so if any of you guys have gotten them yet, lemme know which one I should try to get before Azkatraz (I don't have a credit card so I can only convince my mom to ask someone to order me one lol)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I Like Projects
So today has sucked because I came to school. early this morning since this is my last week having a job and I wished to make more money. Thennnnnnn I get to my job for them to tell me that the sheet that tells me I have til May 29th LIED and I'm not allowed to work anymore. Soooooo I gots upset and have been kinda bored but then I decided HEY why not start some of my summer projects, one of which was watching all of the fiveawesomegirls videos! So I did that and finished January.
Doing this I realized how much I really like giving myself projects because I get bored and they're fun and I really don't have a life so projects make me feel like I have one. So in the spirit of projects I decided I was going to start (really late) the 50 books in 2009 challenge! I have no idea how many books I've read so far til I list them in a few minutes so I may be completely insane starting this now but what the hell, let's give it a shot!
Doing this I realized how much I really like giving myself projects because I get bored and they're fun and I really don't have a life so projects make me feel like I have one. So in the spirit of projects I decided I was going to start (really late) the 50 books in 2009 challenge! I have no idea how many books I've read so far til I list them in a few minutes so I may be completely insane starting this now but what the hell, let's give it a shot!
- Sorcerer's Stone*
- Chamber of Secrets*
- My Sister's Keeper
- Luna*
- Looking for Alaska
- Paper Towns
- Frankenstein
* = reread
Wow...is that it O_O. I feel like I've read more but right now that's all I can think of. Maybe when I get home I'll look at my bookshelf and discover I've read more but chyeah. As of right now looks like I've got 43 books to go. Let's see how well I do =]
I'm currently reading Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult and rereading Prisoner of Azkaban so my hope is to finish both before I leave for Nashville (June 8th).....hopefully this will happen!
The idea of starting this project is actually putting me in a better mood. I was really pissed off most of yesterday and today so I'm excited to be happy again. You know what else I kinda wanna start but really don't think I'll be able to? I want to do something like fiveawesomegirls with people. I think that'd be fun but it will probably never happen since A) I don't know anyone who would want to and B) I don't think I'd be very good at it. And projects like that aren't as fun because like watching all of fiveawesomegirls or reading 50 books are things I can do by myself but making videos involve other people and no one would watch them and then I'd feel bad and need to start more projects to make up for my sadness lol. Sooooo for now I'm good with the two I've got going!
HEY maybe we could start a project here kinda like BEDA. Like...we can each have two days a week and we'll need to blog on those days. I mean, it may be kinda fun and will help us get to know each other better and such. I think Maureen did a great job picking out our buddies so I'd like the chance to get to know each of you better. Lemme know what you think!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Reading List
Since I am a) currently almost done with school and b) attempting to cheer myself up over the fact that I'm not at LeakyCon like Ariel (btw hope you have/had tons of fun! Had because you'll probably read this after you get back because why the heck would you read it AT LeakyCon?!) but anyways, I decided I was going to make a list of all the books I currently would like to have done by the summer/end of the year. The slash is because I've just realized that I believe I have about a month of summer that I am not traveling and my friend is not here meaning that's not much time to get all these books done and still prepare for moving into to college. So, if not this summer, hopefully the end of the year =] Before I write my awesome list I'll let you that I literally just got hardcore into reading again during senior year so a lot of books I'm embarrassed to say I haven't read yet are on here. If you have read any and would like to recommend whether I should put them at the top of the list or not, any information would be great since I currently have no idea where to begin lol. Now, here we goes:
- Suite Scarlett- MJ*
- 13 Little Blue Envelopes- MJ*
- Let it Snow!- MJ, John, and Lauren*
- Girl at Sea- MJ
- Devilish- MJ*
- The Key to the Golden Firebird- MJ
- The Virginity Club- Kate Brian*
- An Abundance of Katherines- John Green*
- Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist- David and Rachel*
- Nineteen Minutes- Jodi Picoult*
- Handle with Care- Jodi Picoult
- Change of Heart- Jodi
- The Pact- Jodi
- Mercy- Jodi
- The Tenth Circle- Jodi
- Vanishing Acts- Jodi
- Keeping Faith- Jodi
- Plain Truth- Jodi
- Harvesting the Heart- Jodi
- Perfect Match- Jodi
- Second Glance- Jodi
- Lock and Key- Sarah Dessen
- Just Listen- Sarah
- The Truth About Forever- Sarah
- Someone Like You- Sarah
- Dreamland- Sarah
- This Lullaby- Sarah
- Keeping the Moon- Sarah
- That Summer- Sarah
- How to Deal- Sarah
- Along for the Ride- Sarah
- 3 Willows: The Sisterhood Grows- Ann Brashares*
- Harry Potter Should Have Died- Ben and Emerson (MuggleNet's new book!!!)
- Is He or Isn't He?- John Hall
- How They Met- David Levithan
- Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List- David and Rachel
....I think that's it? I'll more than likely find tons more at some point but currently this is my list. On top of this, I also want to reread all of HP before Azkatraz and am currently on PoA and I also reread a book about every two months soooooo I have no idea if I will accomplish this goal haha. But I can dream. As you can see though, I have mainly a lot of authors that I want to read all their work and they all just have to write a lot apparently! Also, if you guys have any other suggestions based off what I've written down, I'm open to suggestions. There have been tons of other books that I plan on reading but these are just my immediate list that I want to finish soon (I have such problems...)
kjsfhf Last comment!
* = That I own the book meaning I will read them sooner probably.
Either enjoy this list or ignore it. I mainly wrote it for myself to keep track which is why it's dull and annoying lol.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
My Shelves
I really liked this idea Ariel wrote about with the "possible shelves" of our personality. I believe that a lot of who I am is because of different people/characters I admire so it'll be interesting to see all the traits I believe I have taken from others. So I'll divide my "possible shelves" by Real People and Fictional Characters.
Real People:
-Kelly Clarkson: I've said many many times that I adore her but exactly what I have really looked up to is her total lack of caring about what others believe she should be. For so long I have tried to be what everyone believes I "should be" and that just is dumb. Kelly doesn't care about being anyone but herself and I have really taken that quality to heart.
-Carrie Underwood: There was a magazine interview a while back where they asked her what she wanted to buy with all the money she's making and she mentioned a piano, but said they're expensive and when the interviewer was like "psh you're Carrie freakin Underwood! You can afford it!" Carrie answered by saying "what if this all goes away tomorrow and I don't have enough?" That attitude of being grateful yet never feeling like you should expect things to stay as great is something I've taken from her.
-J.K. Rowling: To never give up. We all know how much HP has brought to our lives and if Jo had taken a look at her life and thought what's the point, none of it would have happened. I thank god everyday Jo never gave up on herself and I believe I have that same strength to do what I believe I can accomplish.
Fictional Characters:
-Hermione: Especially in Goblet of Fire. I'm not the prettiest girl ever and I don't try. I have her attitude with teh Yule Ball in my life where if I want, I can do it and I'd look as pretty as the other girls at school but just what's the point? I'd much rather read than straighten my hair...
-Holland: Holland is from the book Keeping You a Secret by Julie Anne Peters. Hers is the same as Kelly which is pretty much deciding my own path and not allowing others to sway me.
-Snape: I think this thing is making me sound a little better than I am. I'll always make mistakes, but if I do I will fight to the end to correct them. Snape is the best example I could think of with that by risking his life to correct what he had done; though, I would not be so snarky and bitter during the process XD
-Fred and George: Everything in life is an amazing joke, even losing your ear!
-Spencer Carlin: This is from the TV show South of Nowhere. Spencer was shy and didn't really speak up until it was something she truly believed in and I consider myself the same way.
This was kinda fun. It actually made me think a lot about myself and what I take from evrything in my life. Through all this though, I believe I am still myself but these are teh qualities I strive to fully achieve. I have moments where I'm not anything like what I wish I was but I'm always willing to work at changing and becoming the best me I can be.
[/cheesy post] And thanks Ariel for the idea =]
Real People:
-Kelly Clarkson: I've said many many times that I adore her but exactly what I have really looked up to is her total lack of caring about what others believe she should be. For so long I have tried to be what everyone believes I "should be" and that just is dumb. Kelly doesn't care about being anyone but herself and I have really taken that quality to heart.
-Carrie Underwood: There was a magazine interview a while back where they asked her what she wanted to buy with all the money she's making and she mentioned a piano, but said they're expensive and when the interviewer was like "psh you're Carrie freakin Underwood! You can afford it!" Carrie answered by saying "what if this all goes away tomorrow and I don't have enough?" That attitude of being grateful yet never feeling like you should expect things to stay as great is something I've taken from her.
-J.K. Rowling: To never give up. We all know how much HP has brought to our lives and if Jo had taken a look at her life and thought what's the point, none of it would have happened. I thank god everyday Jo never gave up on herself and I believe I have that same strength to do what I believe I can accomplish.
Fictional Characters:
-Hermione: Especially in Goblet of Fire. I'm not the prettiest girl ever and I don't try. I have her attitude with teh Yule Ball in my life where if I want, I can do it and I'd look as pretty as the other girls at school but just what's the point? I'd much rather read than straighten my hair...
-Holland: Holland is from the book Keeping You a Secret by Julie Anne Peters. Hers is the same as Kelly which is pretty much deciding my own path and not allowing others to sway me.
-Snape: I think this thing is making me sound a little better than I am. I'll always make mistakes, but if I do I will fight to the end to correct them. Snape is the best example I could think of with that by risking his life to correct what he had done; though, I would not be so snarky and bitter during the process XD
-Fred and George: Everything in life is an amazing joke, even losing your ear!
-Spencer Carlin: This is from the TV show South of Nowhere. Spencer was shy and didn't really speak up until it was something she truly believed in and I consider myself the same way.
This was kinda fun. It actually made me think a lot about myself and what I take from evrything in my life. Through all this though, I believe I am still myself but these are teh qualities I strive to fully achieve. I have moments where I'm not anything like what I wish I was but I'm always willing to work at changing and becoming the best me I can be.
[/cheesy post] And thanks Ariel for the idea =]
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Stealing from Hayley
I just read Hayley's blog about baby names that she likes and it seemed like fun to list names that I loved. And just as a warning I'm very odd about names and spellings...
Boys
-Noah: It's my dog's name now and I think it's just adorable. I enjoy naming things after people I love, as you'll come to realize lol. Probably the most likely boy's name on this list, though.
-Chandler: Friends...
-Aiden: A show I love called South of Nowhere
-Logan: Gilmore Girls
Girls (I have wayyyy more of these than boy names)
-Kelly: ...Clarkson
-Carrie: ...Underwood
-Lorelai: Gilmore Girls
-Averi: Pratially after Bermudez Triangle, just with an i instead of a y. Though I did like the name a lot before I read the book. I just liked Avery's character a lot. Probably most likely out of the girls list.
-Mikaela: Told ya I was weird about spellings.
-Spencer: South of Nowhere plus I LOVE guy names for girls! Ryan and Spencer are my favorites though. Kori is nice too.
-Hermione: Love this name, love her character, way too mean to name a kid that. It'll probably be my dog's name though ^_^
Here's my list. I'm sure there are tons more but...I need to finish my homework that's due tomorrow XD. I'd love to hear other names that you guys like too.
Boys
-Noah: It's my dog's name now and I think it's just adorable. I enjoy naming things after people I love, as you'll come to realize lol. Probably the most likely boy's name on this list, though.
-Chandler: Friends...
-Aiden: A show I love called South of Nowhere
-Logan: Gilmore Girls
Girls (I have wayyyy more of these than boy names)
-Kelly: ...Clarkson
-Carrie: ...Underwood
-Lorelai: Gilmore Girls
-Averi: Pratially after Bermudez Triangle, just with an i instead of a y. Though I did like the name a lot before I read the book. I just liked Avery's character a lot. Probably most likely out of the girls list.
-Mikaela: Told ya I was weird about spellings.
-Spencer: South of Nowhere plus I LOVE guy names for girls! Ryan and Spencer are my favorites though. Kori is nice too.
-Hermione: Love this name, love her character, way too mean to name a kid that. It'll probably be my dog's name though ^_^
Here's my list. I'm sure there are tons more but...I need to finish my homework that's due tomorrow XD. I'd love to hear other names that you guys like too.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Urban Dictionary
Sorry again for my bad mood yesterday. I'm feeling a lot better today so I decided to have some fun and mess with surveys. This one seemed pretty fun so if ya'll get bored you can try it out too. Just type your answers into urban dictionary and see what comes up.
What does your first name mean? The correct spelling of the name sara. Very, very true. Sara is just incorrect
Your age? Seventeen is the last year before college, the last year before you can vote, the last year you are dependent on your parents—it is a bridge between childhood and adulthood. Seventeen is not considered as monumental as sixteen, but somehow 17 sounds so much older than 16. Sixteen is carefree teenager enjoying life while they still can, but at seventeen some sort of responsibility is expected.
Your city? Everything that's bad about the United States all rolled into one location. Haha Vegas isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be but this is really funny XD.
Your state? Would be fucked if it didn't have Las Vegas. HAHAH
Your bf/gf name? The lack of anything I wish I actually had one so I could type a name instead of just typing 'none' =[
The year you were born? A year in which many things happened. The USSR ceased to exist. The world wide web came in to being. Nirvana released their "Nevermind" album leading to the grunge fashion trends that would follow. Also its the same backwards as it is forwards (i think that's kinda cool) The first gulf war was going on, and the first George Bush was president. Oooooh internet! <3
Your eye color? Hazels have a tendancy to over sleep, but deny the over sleeping when it is pointed out. I do like sleeping...
Your hair color? Common UK slang term for Heroin. Hehe.
Your favorite movie? A male rite of passage; to locate the clitorus; The unpleasant act of feeling a piece of poop inside of someone while fingering his or her asshole. O___o My favorite movie is Finding Nemo btw.
Your pets name? To have sex with an extremely hot woman, while fingering four other girls, 2 with each hand while "toe-ing" 2 more girls, one with each foot. Basically to Noah is to have sex with as many girls as possible, using every single body part capable of penetration; The word to describe something greater than Chuck Norris LOL Well that's totally why we named him Noah. We just knew he was greater than Chuck Norris XD
Your moms name? A man who often uses air quotes to explain phrases that do not require finger flapping. This can apply to most math teachers and socially awkward people. What the heck? (Sheri)
Your dads name? a rare kind of clown porn available only in Gaelic. now illegal in 129 countries (including Russia), it is the most dangerous porn to shoot on account of Interpol constantly cracking down on the underground rings. HAHAHA
Your favorite tv show? people who are aware of how retarded you are and still manage to be seen in public with you. people who make you laugh till you pee your pants. people who cry for you when one of your special items disappear. when you dont have enough money to get a ice cream, they chip in. knows all of your internet passwords. who would never make you cry just to be mean. Sounds about right...(Friends)
Your favorite band/singer? Winner of season one of American Idol, capturing the hearts of America. Very bubbly, very dorky but loveable personality. Powerful singing voice with performance charisma you don't see around in many pop stars. <333
Your favorite fast food joint? When you are raped by a gang of angry pandas. (Panda Express)
Your middle name? Flirtatious and Having astounding sex appeal by nature. Attention whore. Gregarious and very social. Wow. That is SO not right. (Michelle)
Your siblings name? Usually a name for a person that is a walking Goddess. Gorgeous to the maximum, fun to talk to, easy to befriend with a sexy booty. Often pulls off the innocent act but she can definately get around. (Samantha)
That certainly was fun. Urban Dictionary never ceases to amaze me...Now back to homework. Ewwie >.<
What does your first name mean? The correct spelling of the name sara. Very, very true. Sara is just incorrect
Your age? Seventeen is the last year before college, the last year before you can vote, the last year you are dependent on your parents—it is a bridge between childhood and adulthood. Seventeen is not considered as monumental as sixteen, but somehow 17 sounds so much older than 16. Sixteen is carefree teenager enjoying life while they still can, but at seventeen some sort of responsibility is expected.
Your city? Everything that's bad about the United States all rolled into one location. Haha Vegas isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be but this is really funny XD.
Your state? Would be fucked if it didn't have Las Vegas. HAHAH
Your bf/gf name? The lack of anything I wish I actually had one so I could type a name instead of just typing 'none' =[
The year you were born? A year in which many things happened. The USSR ceased to exist. The world wide web came in to being. Nirvana released their "Nevermind" album leading to the grunge fashion trends that would follow. Also its the same backwards as it is forwards (i think that's kinda cool) The first gulf war was going on, and the first George Bush was president. Oooooh internet! <3
Your eye color? Hazels have a tendancy to over sleep, but deny the over sleeping when it is pointed out. I do like sleeping...
Your hair color? Common UK slang term for Heroin. Hehe.
Your favorite movie? A male rite of passage; to locate the clitorus; The unpleasant act of feeling a piece of poop inside of someone while fingering his or her asshole. O___o My favorite movie is Finding Nemo btw.
Your pets name? To have sex with an extremely hot woman, while fingering four other girls, 2 with each hand while "toe-ing" 2 more girls, one with each foot. Basically to Noah is to have sex with as many girls as possible, using every single body part capable of penetration; The word to describe something greater than Chuck Norris LOL Well that's totally why we named him Noah. We just knew he was greater than Chuck Norris XD
Your moms name? A man who often uses air quotes to explain phrases that do not require finger flapping. This can apply to most math teachers and socially awkward people. What the heck? (Sheri)
Your dads name? a rare kind of clown porn available only in Gaelic. now illegal in 129 countries (including Russia), it is the most dangerous porn to shoot on account of Interpol constantly cracking down on the underground rings. HAHAHA
Your favorite tv show? people who are aware of how retarded you are and still manage to be seen in public with you. people who make you laugh till you pee your pants. people who cry for you when one of your special items disappear. when you dont have enough money to get a ice cream, they chip in. knows all of your internet passwords. who would never make you cry just to be mean. Sounds about right...(Friends)
Your favorite band/singer? Winner of season one of American Idol, capturing the hearts of America. Very bubbly, very dorky but loveable personality. Powerful singing voice with performance charisma you don't see around in many pop stars. <333
Your favorite fast food joint? When you are raped by a gang of angry pandas. (Panda Express)
Your middle name? Flirtatious and Having astounding sex appeal by nature. Attention whore. Gregarious and very social. Wow. That is SO not right. (Michelle)
Your siblings name? Usually a name for a person that is a walking Goddess. Gorgeous to the maximum, fun to talk to, easy to befriend with a sexy booty. Often pulls off the innocent act but she can definately get around. (Samantha)
That certainly was fun. Urban Dictionary never ceases to amaze me...Now back to homework. Ewwie >.<
Sunday, May 10, 2009
I hate expectations
I'm a good student, I work hard, I get good grades, and I care about my education. I'm a proud Ravenclaw and nerdfighter; these things mean a lot to me and I want to be all I can become. What makes me angry about this is how one simple decision that, quite frankly, I had almost no choice in is making everyone think differently about me.
I got into two schools: Mills College and UNLV. I'll written about how annoying this whole college decision was before but I am currently more pissed off about it so sorry if I repeat some things. I decided to go to UNLV for multiple reasons.
1) They gave me $2500 a semester in work study for myself. Mills gave half that and it went straight toward tuition. In this bad economy, having a stable income was very necessary.
2) I am earning my Associates Degree in 2 weeks. UNLV will accept the full 2 years meaning I'm entering as a Junior.
3) I got practically everything for UNLV covered since I'm a local and we get amazing scholarships. Mills I'd have had to take out aout $15,000 a year in loans.
4) I want to go on to grad school and not only does UNLV make this easier since I'd have less loans but they are also willing to give me amazing deals on my Masters so, if I decide to stay, I may be able to get through and earn my doctorate with not many loans and debt to my name.
Looking at these reasons, UNLV seems like a great place for me. Although telling other people I'm going there you'd think I just told them I decided to murder someone. Perhaps it's just me who feels this, but whenever I tell people my decision I feel like they think I'm a failure. UNLV is not a school known for their academic awesomeness and being 6th in my class rank, having a GPA of over 4.6, and holding myself up to high, Hermione-ish standards, telling people I go to UNLV kills me. skjfgsdjkfgjfds I know it shouldn't matter and that all I need is to know taht it's the right thing for me and my situation but I can't fully get okay with the idea that come August I'll be a UNLV rebel and be in classes with some students that just don't effin care.
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Sorry I'm in such a bad mood...Hopefully I'll be a bit happier next time.
I got into two schools: Mills College and UNLV. I'll written about how annoying this whole college decision was before but I am currently more pissed off about it so sorry if I repeat some things. I decided to go to UNLV for multiple reasons.
1) They gave me $2500 a semester in work study for myself. Mills gave half that and it went straight toward tuition. In this bad economy, having a stable income was very necessary.
2) I am earning my Associates Degree in 2 weeks. UNLV will accept the full 2 years meaning I'm entering as a Junior.
3) I got practically everything for UNLV covered since I'm a local and we get amazing scholarships. Mills I'd have had to take out aout $15,000 a year in loans.
4) I want to go on to grad school and not only does UNLV make this easier since I'd have less loans but they are also willing to give me amazing deals on my Masters so, if I decide to stay, I may be able to get through and earn my doctorate with not many loans and debt to my name.
Looking at these reasons, UNLV seems like a great place for me. Although telling other people I'm going there you'd think I just told them I decided to murder someone. Perhaps it's just me who feels this, but whenever I tell people my decision I feel like they think I'm a failure. UNLV is not a school known for their academic awesomeness and being 6th in my class rank, having a GPA of over 4.6, and holding myself up to high, Hermione-ish standards, telling people I go to UNLV kills me. skjfgsdjkfgjfds I know it shouldn't matter and that all I need is to know taht it's the right thing for me and my situation but I can't fully get okay with the idea that come August I'll be a UNLV rebel and be in classes with some students that just don't effin care.
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Sorry I'm in such a bad mood...Hopefully I'll be a bit happier next time.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
I can't read...
Holy crap. I just read the top of the page which says "scheduled outage at 2am on Monday" as scheduled outrage. How do you schedule an outrage? XD
I've pretty much had a non-productive day. I was all excited for finishing the last of my college work and getting caught up on Frankenstein since I need to read about 60 more pages of it by Tuesday (not loving it and I have Suite Scarlett in my room so it's making it much harder.) Damn, what a crappy sentence. I would fix it since I sorta forgot I was writing a sentence after the parcenthesis but I'm being lazy. My point was I didn't do my homework as I thought I would. It's not even 6pm here so there is still a chance I'll get some work done. I'm seriously in the mood to finish rereading Luna by Julie Anne Peters, which is a fabulous book if you guys haven't read it. I also feel like watching She's the Man. I'm guessing I'll do one then the other and once I finish all of that I'll say I'll start homework but really I'll call my friend and we'll talk til I feel like watching Friends and going to sleep.
There was no reason for me to write this so it's pretty boring and I'll sorry. HOWEVER, to make this less boring I'll post my answers to the meme Hank did a loooooooong time ago, Google Verb. It turned out pretty awesome so enjoy.
Sarah needs a date
Sarah looks like effin nicole richie in this picture
Sarah says I like pink
Sarah wants yet another nerdy project under her belt
Sarah does Berlin
Sarah hates you with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more.
Sarah asks about age and productivity.
Sarah likes to smell colleens armpits.
Sarah eats people
Sarah wears a bra and shoes sometimes
Sarah was arrested for cutting buckets of water that would put out the fire
Sarah loves Chicken Poop
If you wish to play, just replace my name with your own and type the verb that follows and see what comes up in google ^_^
I've pretty much had a non-productive day. I was all excited for finishing the last of my college work and getting caught up on Frankenstein since I need to read about 60 more pages of it by Tuesday (not loving it and I have Suite Scarlett in my room so it's making it much harder.) Damn, what a crappy sentence. I would fix it since I sorta forgot I was writing a sentence after the parcenthesis but I'm being lazy. My point was I didn't do my homework as I thought I would. It's not even 6pm here so there is still a chance I'll get some work done. I'm seriously in the mood to finish rereading Luna by Julie Anne Peters, which is a fabulous book if you guys haven't read it. I also feel like watching She's the Man. I'm guessing I'll do one then the other and once I finish all of that I'll say I'll start homework but really I'll call my friend and we'll talk til I feel like watching Friends and going to sleep.
There was no reason for me to write this so it's pretty boring and I'll sorry. HOWEVER, to make this less boring I'll post my answers to the meme Hank did a loooooooong time ago, Google Verb. It turned out pretty awesome so enjoy.
Sarah needs a date
Sarah looks like effin nicole richie in this picture
Sarah says I like pink
Sarah wants yet another nerdy project under her belt
Sarah does Berlin
Sarah hates you with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more.
Sarah asks about age and productivity.
Sarah likes to smell colleens armpits.
Sarah eats people
Sarah wears a bra and shoes sometimes
Sarah was arrested for cutting buckets of water that would put out the fire
Sarah loves Chicken Poop
If you wish to play, just replace my name with your own and type the verb that follows and see what comes up in google ^_^
Friday, May 8, 2009
ZOMG NEW BLOG!!!!!
Yo BEDA buddies and more than likely no one else =D Incase anyone was wondering why my thing says "like a lobster" it's because I was trying to think of something and I love Lilo & Stitch and if you aren't sure where this is mentioned in the movie then dear god, go rewatch it NOW!
Anyways, I just read Dyan's blog about things that make her happy and that sounds like a good way to start this so I shall list things upon completion of my dinner. Which is Taco Bell. Which I like....
Dinner is now complete (at 12:30am...dang lol.) Now here is my list of things I like:
Kelly Clarkson. Watching interviews, listening to music, obsessing completely, anything involving her.
Carrie Underwood. Same as Kelly...
Harry Potter. books, movies, wizard rock, podcasts, websites, symposiums, anything in the fandom I love.
Friends. Watching, quoting.
Watching weekly tv shows with my mom and sister. Medium, Gossip Girl, Jon and Kate Plus Eight, 18 Kids and Counting, Survivor, Idol, Amazing Race, etc.
MuggleCast
Smart Mouths
The scent of coffee. And the taste <3
Rereading books I love.
Going to Borders and spending hours looking at books while listening to music.
Watching vlogs and reading blogs.
Collecting things. Not like just anything, like things relating to Kelly, Carrie, HP, etc.
Talking to friends.
Putting posters up on my walls (how I ended up with no more wall space and over 180 posters...)
Traveling for concerts or anything fan-related.
Being outside for not too long in hot, Vegas summers. Or swimming when it's reeeeeeally hot in the pool. Like high 90's.
Reading fanfiction.
Watching DVDs.
Quoting anything with my best friend who understands the things I quote.
Making lists, apparently.
Sleeping.
Having nothing to do.
Playing with my dogs. Or any dogs.
Getting things in the mail.
Buying something with money I worked hard for.
The liberating feeling of completing a hard assignment or something I was not looking forward to doing.
Midnight releases.
And Watching live shows on blogtv (although I've only been on in time for one John did a couple days ago and like....10 minutes of one of Maureen's.)
So there's my list. It was long. I'm very sorry. Ummm yeah. So through BEDA I've discussed I kinda like blogging soooo I'm gonna try to do this as much as I can. Though, sometimes I feel discouraged like no one is reading them so if I start to feel like that, I may not do it as much so comments would be great so I know that I'm not just talking to myself...haha.
Now I'm going to head to sleep. Last day of an actual college class tomorrow! I'm very excited to get my degree and move onto actual college. Not too sure where I currently stand on the whole missing high school thing yet. Once I figure out what I will and will not miss I'll write a blog. DFTBA =]
Anyways, I just read Dyan's blog about things that make her happy and that sounds like a good way to start this so I shall list things upon completion of my dinner. Which is Taco Bell. Which I like....
Dinner is now complete (at 12:30am...dang lol.) Now here is my list of things I like:
Kelly Clarkson. Watching interviews, listening to music, obsessing completely, anything involving her.
Carrie Underwood. Same as Kelly...
Harry Potter. books, movies, wizard rock, podcasts, websites, symposiums, anything in the fandom I love.
Friends. Watching, quoting.
Watching weekly tv shows with my mom and sister. Medium, Gossip Girl, Jon and Kate Plus Eight, 18 Kids and Counting, Survivor, Idol, Amazing Race, etc.
MuggleCast
Smart Mouths
The scent of coffee. And the taste <3
Rereading books I love.
Going to Borders and spending hours looking at books while listening to music.
Watching vlogs and reading blogs.
Collecting things. Not like just anything, like things relating to Kelly, Carrie, HP, etc.
Talking to friends.
Putting posters up on my walls (how I ended up with no more wall space and over 180 posters...)
Traveling for concerts or anything fan-related.
Being outside for not too long in hot, Vegas summers. Or swimming when it's reeeeeeally hot in the pool. Like high 90's.
Reading fanfiction.
Watching DVDs.
Quoting anything with my best friend who understands the things I quote.
Making lists, apparently.
Sleeping.
Having nothing to do.
Playing with my dogs. Or any dogs.
Getting things in the mail.
Buying something with money I worked hard for.
The liberating feeling of completing a hard assignment or something I was not looking forward to doing.
Midnight releases.
And Watching live shows on blogtv (although I've only been on in time for one John did a couple days ago and like....10 minutes of one of Maureen's.)
So there's my list. It was long. I'm very sorry. Ummm yeah. So through BEDA I've discussed I kinda like blogging soooo I'm gonna try to do this as much as I can. Though, sometimes I feel discouraged like no one is reading them so if I start to feel like that, I may not do it as much so comments would be great so I know that I'm not just talking to myself...haha.
Now I'm going to head to sleep. Last day of an actual college class tomorrow! I'm very excited to get my degree and move onto actual college. Not too sure where I currently stand on the whole missing high school thing yet. Once I figure out what I will and will not miss I'll write a blog. DFTBA =]
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