Housekeeping

I've waited three(ish) years to use that title for a post, and now is as good as time as any.

This is something that I have thought a lot about, and it's something that I think needs to be done. I will be retiring this blog on the 12th of June. So, a week from now I will no longer post anything. I would like to finish on a complete full year, but that's the first of January, which is in the middle of school and in an awkward time socially and personally so I think ending this 'high school' blog would best be finished with the end of my high school years and the beginning of my college experience.

I'll be taking you with me on my voyage for the next week on the upcoming craziness that will ensue because of it. And with Meghan freaking out over a speck of paint I think we all need to have a good happy thing to look forward to, and put the shower crying sessions behind us.

Here is some more things I've been meaning to post for a while.

Amy Pond! I have been getting into Trock (time lord rock) and recently been trying to explain Doctor Who to people recently. Not sure why...

 Who can deny this women who single handily gave us the right to wear pants? Thank you Coco!

 This is an amazing picture, how did they take it? Look at it!

 Not sure why I have this picture anymore, took me to long to blog about it, but apparently it was funny at some point. Go Nerdfitghters!

 The above needs no explanation.

The dress i'll be wearing for graduation kinda reminds me of this dress worn by Emma Watson. That's basically why I bought it.

At Lunch

This was whatI was talking about Meghan.

The whole video is funny, but the old lady part I was talking about is around 0:51

International Musica!

On New Years Eve I went over to Courtney's house for a New Years Party.

And the music we listening to was what?

Of course, One Direction.

Then somehow my ipod was on the dock.

I'm a very confident in everything (always Dare when it comes to Truth or Dare) except when it comes to my music. In that area I am immensely embarrassed by what people would say about my 'odd' assortment of songs. I really don't have any 'know' with music, so when I'm asked what my favorite band is I just go with the old classic: The Fratellis.

It was here that I had some 'International' (as I call it) music playing. It's songs that I found through my language camp. Another words it's mostly Norwegian music.

Meghan then asked if she could have a CD of the good international music (that for some reason everyone liked) and now I'm finally getting around to it.

Here's just a snippet of the good stuff!


(It's about dancing on a table)

What do you think about a Norwegian black rapper?

Friday.

It was a wonderfully cold day. One where you can feel the cold in your bones if you stay still too long, the cold that takes your breath away. I love those days, it reminds me I live in Minnesota. Even so, I should have wriggled out of my coat.

~~~

Following in the wake of Acacia and Meghan I picked my way across the Woodbury 10 lobby.

Out of the corner of my eye I see a face. Recognition, but not by me.

Courtney?

Holding my bag I go forward.

Stop, turn around.

My brow wrinkles, where does Courtney know this short little fellow? Perhaps a class I'm not in.

Catching up to Meghan and Acacia, and seconds later we are joined by Courtney.

Who was that?

Whip around, search for the door, scramble to open it. Gloved hand wrapped around, and strong arms hold me back.

Screaming, I am pulled from the sidewalk.

Yelling out into the night, where he can't here.

Must punch!

I should have wriggled out of my coat.

I should have.

~~~

If I see the squat boy again, I'll rip his junk off and punch him in the face.

Ever So True

January first marked my second year blogging. Man, has a lot gone on! Two years ago at this time I didn't think my senior year would be looking like it is right now. And I defiantly wasn't thinking about what would be 'going on' yo.

It's weird looking back and being all 'omg, look at my life' so i'll stop now because I don't like reading things like this any more then I you like to read about them.

I've been thinking a lot about swim suits recently. Basically because I'm going to be on a cruise in about a week and a half! I'm super excited and I can't wait to be wearing shorts! Maybe I should start packing...

Anyway, I have like a billion swim suits because I always seem to buy a lot. It's like if a bathing suit fits I buy it. And it musen't look hideous, ya know, just my check off list. So, under my bed in my 'summer' box (or boxes...) I have a variety of swim suits. Some I haven't even worn. Perhaps I'll be needing some advice?

Now, I'm not about to post pictures of myself in a bathing suit here. I mean, I'm happy with my body and all, but that's ranging on the pictures I don't want on the internet because of creeps area so that's just not gonna happen. If anything I'll just post a picture of the swim suit with no warm body underneath it.

Shout out to my 'driving home' buddies! Yep, I'm awkward around Molly! Go Liz!

University of Minnesota

This is long in the works. I know I told Meghan that I was going to make a vlog about it, but then...

I forgot my charger to my video camera up in Alaska this summer and I didn't realize it until a few weeks ago. And my family is very messy up there, and not very relabel (I still love you!) which means i'll never see that charger again. I have been bumming one off of Mrs.Drew the past few weeks, but for school projects.

No video sorry.

But I can still talk about how much I loved it!

Tip: When I go to schools I look at bulletin boards to see if I would want to do anything on them. The social aspect it a huge part in picking a college. It could be great for your interestes, but if there is crappy people then their is some other college that can give you both. Believe me, there is a ton of colleges out there.

 The rooms were the best i've seen so far. Air conditioning, heat, cable, and wireless internet. The washing machines can also text you when they are done with your clothes. It's pretty awesome.

My Grandpa's building!

This is the main square where they have a annual snowball fight. The college has a ton of clubs to join. Like the sweatpants club, where you only wear sweats because your sick of wearing only jeans in high school. Or the 'Hi my name's Mike' club. You don't even have to have the name Mike to join. But the BEST part of the whole trip was that they have a college quidditch team. They were flown out to New York to play in the championships last year. Apparently a cross country player dresses in all yellow and runs around the college campus playing as the golden snitch. I so want to join!

Mom, Dad, and Gretchen came with me. The above photo was taken inside a completely green building on the campus. It was fun walking around with them, we had lunch afterwards and it was a good Saturday. I really liked the college, a lot more then I thought I would. I was happy with that surprise.

Borders Weeps For Us

Immediately I find one of the four books I am looking for. I pick up How to Read Novels like a Professor (a book recommended by Ms. Swenson) and circle the table looking for it's sister, How to Read Literature like a Professor. I don't see it.

Putting that one aside I look at the yellow post-it note stuck on the first book. The Metamorphosis and Other Stories, it says, Dover publications, and then I have the ISBN number written on it. I'll leave that for later, when I can look up the author. I then reach for the second post-it.

It's not there.

I wrinkle my face, I must have forgotten to take the post it down from my room. I'll just call Courtney.

Two minutes later, I am calling Sonia. Courtney had lost the sheet, and had directed me to Sonia or Meghan. Sonia then told me to call Meghan because she had misplaced her sheet. Then I got Meghan's voicemail.

I didn't leave a message.

Screw it, I thought, I'll just go home and find it myself. Apparently no one is as organized as me.

Have you heard of folders people?

*All in good fun

Books: 

-The Metamorphosis and Other Stories (Dover publications)

-Mythology by Edith Hamilton (read about: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Dionysus, Cupid, Prometheus, Jason, Hercules, The Trojan War, The Fall of Troy, The Adventures of Odysseus, and The Royal House of Thebes.)

Recommended by Ms. Swenson:

-How to Read Novels like a Professor

-How to Read Literature like a Professor

And How

I found this rather humorous comment below a video created by Vlogbrothers Hank Green for Truth or Fail on Youtube. I know Meghan says the comments are really creepy, but I think this new 'top comments' thing helps keep the creep away.

And don't even try to tell me you haven't had one of those feelings about what you looking at online.

Lack There Of

I've decided, because our resident blogger Meghan is off on her California getaway, that I'll blog (in a Meghan like style) about the recent events that transpired in a men's restroom.

the story, according to the two dipshi*s on hollywood access, jake gyllenhaal was photographed by a rabid fan while he was standing at the urinal, jake then attacked the fan who took the picture freaking out at him for taking his picture. who in their right mind would want a photo of a firkin celebrity using the bathroom. if i was jake i would beat that guys a$$.

in reality jake just asked the fan to delete the photo and the fan did. i guess all that smexyness makes him a level headed hottie.

Note: I just checked Meghan's blog to read a few posts to see if I had even slightly gotten' Meghan's voice, but that little chick has deleted her blog!

A La Meghan

So, any look good to you?

Por Favor?

Hey there Spanish speaking friends! I would be so very glad if you read over my soap opera review and just made sure I'm making sense. Now, I haven't really gone through this in detail, so there might be a few stupid mistakes! Lo siento!

Eva Luna (cap 2)

Personas importantes:

Eva Gonzáles: Alta, pelo muy largo y café. Ella es muy bonita y una buena persona.

Alicia Gonzáles: Hermana de Eva. Ella es bonita y comó Eva. Ella es muy emocional.

Daniel Villanveva: Una hombre muy guapo y rico. Daniel le gusta mucho Eva.

Leonardo Arismend: Amigo de Daniel. Es Guapo y rico, tambien le gusta mucho Eva. Leonardo no le gusta mucho Daniel. El es una muy mal persona.

Un Resumen:

Eva y su Papá fue a caminaron, el carro golpeó Papá. Papá muerto. Eva y Alicia eran muy triste durante el funeral. Eva prometaba venganza a la persona en el carro. 

Leonardo era la persona en el carro. Leonardo y Daniel coquetearon con Eva. Eva rechazó primero Leonardo y entonces Daniel. Daniel rescató a Eva cuando ella se cayó. Compartieron un intimo momento. Hay un problema, Daniel es comprometido a Victoria. (Victoria es una chica que gusta mucho dinero, no Daniel)

Leonardo vendó Daniel el carro. (el que mató a Papá). Leonardo contrata a Eva para limpiar y cocinar. Daniel y Eva reunirse de nuevo en la casa de Leonardo.

Opinion y Predicción:

Me gusta Eva Luna, hay mucho guapo hombres, pero no me gusta la musica. Yo creo que Eva y Daniel se enamora. Victoria y Leonardo no le gusta mucho. Eva verá el carro de Daniel. Se recordará el coche por Eva. Eva sacará a vengarse.

I hope there is some way I can put a picture of two on my 'blog post'. It kinda' looks like a sorry excuse for a blog.

AWKWARD!

I remember telling Meghan and Courtney I couldn't ever remember how to spell awkward. Then they went skipping along the hallway singing the letters. Well, Courtney skipped, Meghan just kinda' picked up the pace. (you know, she doesn't want to seem like a happy sulky teenager) Anyway, I always remember that when I'm spelling awkward. And I always get it right.

Today I spelt the word awkward when responding to a facebook e-mail. AJ from video class had messaged me saying he gave his friend my blog link (because I apparently told him I had a blog....yikes I must be really weird in that class) and it just happened to be on the day I posted....that one post. And yea, he asked what 'type of blog I had going' because I'm not apparently the porn master of the video class. What a job to aspire to.

Anyway, I figured I need to put some happy pictures up!

Un-potty Trained Puppy

Meghan informed me today that her book report in front of the class didn't go very well.

This is for you Meghan.

Le Crappy

Okay, so I'm way off schedule. I don't really feeling like doing the webassign, and so I'm not going to do it because it takes too long and I just don't want to think that hard right now. I might get a 24% on it, but hey, I basically get 100% on all the others, it shouldn't change my grade drastically.

In high school you learn which battles to fight, and apparently it's the same as a parent.

Peace out (as Meghan would say) I'm going to take a shower.

Closet

No, I'm not talk about the metaphorical closet, I'm talking about my real physical closet. I recently noticed I have a lot of dull colors in my closet. I think that the clothing stores get together and say 'lets not sell people clothes with color until middle of April' because you know, they have nothing better to do.

I think i'm going to wear something red tomorrow, thanks Meghan.

Good Bye Doll

Today I visited Meghan with Courtney, she wasn't too happy to see me, but she sent me a very nice text after I had left to say thanks for stopping by.

Personally speaking, I think the lack of wisdom teeth has done nothing for her mood, but Samantha brought life into those [insert color] eyes.

Epitome of Love

Out Of Da Loop

Over the weekend I organized my bookmarks and I'm still trying to get used to them. (via web browser) During my cleaning session I decided to delete all of the blog bookmarks because I can just go to blogger and see the 'news' feed because I follow all of you.

I'm still getting used to it and I recently missed an blog explosion of Meghan's. I just have one question. Do I know who Cock is? Because If I don't and if you don't this internet relationship is getting creepy....

Just putting in my two cents.

Re: I Have So Much To Say

Meghan's comment on the post Me Pelo
I have so much to say:

1. i know what it's like to have difficult-to-manage hair. i feel for you. 
I know, we are alike when it comes to hair. My hair kinda' looks like yours, just with less volume. No offense.


2. i will miss your short bob-like hair cut (i really will! it looks sooo cute on you) but long hair can be gorgeous, so i wish you the best. 
Thank you! I like the bob haircut also, but I really want to grow my hair out again, so I'm doing it. I hope all goes well!


3. my hair is longer than my shoulders; is it gorgeous? JK. 
It is gorgeous, Meghan.


4. that is soooo cool --that thing about your cousin. i love that "hair as the soul" thing. quite deep, indeed.
Okay, I think I need to clear up something. My cousin has a girl in her class that can't cut her hair because of the soul thing. It's not my cousin. Sorry, that was a little confusing the way I wrote it. But yes, it's a very cool cultural thing.

Plums

I'll take a page from Meghan's book and post a video that no one will watch, but hey I thought it was funny!