126. I updated my blog 10 times in a day.
You may have noticed I did spread some things out. I had to make all of those posts up from before, and then when I got home I realized I had forgotten to do something new today because I was busy this evening, so I thought I'd look through and see how many times I've updated in a day before and the number to beat was nine. So, sorry about the sudden influx.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Stand With Me
I want to let everyone know that the annual DLLC musical is coming up this weekend. We are doing two one-act musicals back to back, both written by my father.
The performances are Friday, Feb 27th at 7:00, and Saturday Feb 28th, with a matinee at 2:00, and there's a dinner show that night with dinner at 6:00, and the show at 7:00. If you want to go to the show on Saturday night, I don't think you have to go to the dinner portion. If you want to come but don't feel like reserving tickets ahead of time, I would advise you attend the 2:00 matinee, it is usually in low attendance, and won't sell out.
If you want to come to one of the evening shows but do not reserve tickets, you may want to show up earlier rather than later. I don't know how many tickets will be left those nights. Let me know if you have questions.
The address of the Diamond Lake Lutheran Church is 5760 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis.
The performances are Friday, Feb 27th at 7:00, and Saturday Feb 28th, with a matinee at 2:00, and there's a dinner show that night with dinner at 6:00, and the show at 7:00. If you want to go to the show on Saturday night, I don't think you have to go to the dinner portion. If you want to come but don't feel like reserving tickets ahead of time, I would advise you attend the 2:00 matinee, it is usually in low attendance, and won't sell out.
If you want to come to one of the evening shows but do not reserve tickets, you may want to show up earlier rather than later. I don't know how many tickets will be left those nights. Let me know if you have questions.
The address of the Diamond Lake Lutheran Church is 5760 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis.
Running Down a Dream
I'm currently obsessed with the Oscars, and essentially all things film related. Since the Oscar season got me so jazzed, I've been super into movies right now, especially really good ones. But also in this Oscar season, I got a little fed up with constantly having to be intellectually engage during a movie. Don't get me wrong, I loved a lot of the Oscar noms this year, but I also took time out of my schedule to see He's Just Not That Into You twice, and when I saw Yes Man, that was a nice break, and I plan on seeing other easy movies soon.
Also ever since my Film Studies class started I've been able to appreciate film more, and understand a directors motive when they do something a certain way. I also can recognize all the techniques. I was watching The Shining a couple of weeks ago, and I had never noticed before how well directed it was, and how thoughtful it was. I really like being able to notice those things.
I guess I could also say that I'm obsessed with Martin Scorsese as well. We just finished watching Goodfellas in film studies class, which I had seen before, but I was like 13, so I didn't appreciate it that much back then. But it is just such a good movie. Fricken Dances With Wolves had to steal the Oscar from it, didn't it? But anyways, he's just such a cool guy. I really want to rent and watch a lot more of his movies now, because I haven't seen too many. And that includes The Depaaated.
Also ever since my Film Studies class started I've been able to appreciate film more, and understand a directors motive when they do something a certain way. I also can recognize all the techniques. I was watching The Shining a couple of weeks ago, and I had never noticed before how well directed it was, and how thoughtful it was. I really like being able to notice those things.
I guess I could also say that I'm obsessed with Martin Scorsese as well. We just finished watching Goodfellas in film studies class, which I had seen before, but I was like 13, so I didn't appreciate it that much back then. But it is just such a good movie. Fricken Dances With Wolves had to steal the Oscar from it, didn't it? But anyways, he's just such a cool guy. I really want to rent and watch a lot more of his movies now, because I haven't seen too many. And that includes The Depaaated.
The Deer Hunter
125. Feb. 23: I cooked this pasta dish I love all by myself.
I made it for my birthday as well, but since I was making a double batch, I needed some help. It's the most amazing pasta, and it's so simple. Garlic, Olive Oil, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, and Pasta. So great. So so great.
I could also say that I gave blood without nearly fainting for the first time. It took forever, so I just posse'd on up to class, and I didn't wait around. They were using the blood busses this time, so I imagine that's why it went a little slower. I do really like giving blood, but I hate the aftermath on my arm. I don't like seeing the little hole. Plus, they couldn't find my vein right away, so they had to dig around with the needle. Ewww.... But the guy who was drawing my blood was really hilarious, so that made me a little more at ease. I just don't like the feeling of the needle going in. But I would suggest that anyone who is able to give blood, because if you are able, there is no reason not to. It's awesome, and it totally doesn't hurt that much. I think some people are just kind of wimpy when it comes to giving blood. But that's a really stupid excuse when you think about the fact that you could save 3 lives. Some people need to get over themselves.
Make sure if you're reading this, to go back about 7 posts or so, because I haven't updated since last Monday, and I'm not doing a mass post.
I made it for my birthday as well, but since I was making a double batch, I needed some help. It's the most amazing pasta, and it's so simple. Garlic, Olive Oil, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, and Pasta. So great. So so great.
I could also say that I gave blood without nearly fainting for the first time. It took forever, so I just posse'd on up to class, and I didn't wait around. They were using the blood busses this time, so I imagine that's why it went a little slower. I do really like giving blood, but I hate the aftermath on my arm. I don't like seeing the little hole. Plus, they couldn't find my vein right away, so they had to dig around with the needle. Ewww.... But the guy who was drawing my blood was really hilarious, so that made me a little more at ease. I just don't like the feeling of the needle going in. But I would suggest that anyone who is able to give blood, because if you are able, there is no reason not to. It's awesome, and it totally doesn't hurt that much. I think some people are just kind of wimpy when it comes to giving blood. But that's a really stupid excuse when you think about the fact that you could save 3 lives. Some people need to get over themselves.
Make sure if you're reading this, to go back about 7 posts or so, because I haven't updated since last Monday, and I'm not doing a mass post.
JAI HO
124. Feb. 22: I watched the Oscars having seen all of the nominated films for Acting and Motion Picture.
So, as much smack as I like to talk, I have never done this before. I feel like it seems like such an easy feat, but it isn't really at all. I had seen some of the ones that where nominated that came out a little earlier in the year. Then, just because they were movies I wanted to see, I saw some of the other ones, and by the time the Oscars noms came out, the only ones I needed to see were Doubt, Frozen River, and The Visitor. Which were all pretty okay, but none of the nominees deserved to win in those categories. I was so very happy that Sean Penn won, because he probably gave my favorite performance of the year, overall. I just loved him, and I loved that movie. Kate Winslet deserved to win, I suppose, and I was happy for her, but honestly, my favorite performance in that category was Anne Hathaway. I thought she was really good, and I usually don't think that about her. Of course Heath Ledger won, there was just no other option for that one. And I'm very glad Penelope Cruz won, because a.) she was really good in that movie, and b.) I made a bet with Molly that I would pay her 10 dollars if Amy Adams won, and she would have to pay me 10 dollars if anyone but Amy Adams or Viola Davis won. I think I had pretty good odds. She was ready to pay me, but she gave me an alternative option: Since she went to New York this weekend and saw Will Ferrell's one man show and got his autograph, she offered me the autograph. So I took the autograph.
Not surprised at all that Slumdog Millionaire won Best Picture, although it just dissappoints me, because I really just do not think that it was the best picture this year. I think Milk was amazing, and honestly, it just deserved it so much. Although, it is sweet about the Slumdog story, and it's very inspirational, but I really think the fricken Academy needs to get over itself, and start voting the way they should for things such as these.
Every time Slumdog won an award, Caroline and I would shout "Latika! Latika!" and we were singing Jai Ho very loudly when it won. I want to point out the weird thing they did with Down To Earth. Just because John Legend was singing does not mean they had to turn it into some sort of African Spiritual. I mean come on. I bet Peter Gabriel was pissed. I would be too.
Hugh Jackman was totally awesome. Totally awesome. I really loved his opening number. I don't care if stupid Neal Justin doesn't agree with me. A little critic named Roger Ebert does. So take that, Neal!
So, all in all, a good Oscars, but totally predictable. I mean come on. No wonder I got 18 right.
So, as much smack as I like to talk, I have never done this before. I feel like it seems like such an easy feat, but it isn't really at all. I had seen some of the ones that where nominated that came out a little earlier in the year. Then, just because they were movies I wanted to see, I saw some of the other ones, and by the time the Oscars noms came out, the only ones I needed to see were Doubt, Frozen River, and The Visitor. Which were all pretty okay, but none of the nominees deserved to win in those categories. I was so very happy that Sean Penn won, because he probably gave my favorite performance of the year, overall. I just loved him, and I loved that movie. Kate Winslet deserved to win, I suppose, and I was happy for her, but honestly, my favorite performance in that category was Anne Hathaway. I thought she was really good, and I usually don't think that about her. Of course Heath Ledger won, there was just no other option for that one. And I'm very glad Penelope Cruz won, because a.) she was really good in that movie, and b.) I made a bet with Molly that I would pay her 10 dollars if Amy Adams won, and she would have to pay me 10 dollars if anyone but Amy Adams or Viola Davis won. I think I had pretty good odds. She was ready to pay me, but she gave me an alternative option: Since she went to New York this weekend and saw Will Ferrell's one man show and got his autograph, she offered me the autograph. So I took the autograph.
Not surprised at all that Slumdog Millionaire won Best Picture, although it just dissappoints me, because I really just do not think that it was the best picture this year. I think Milk was amazing, and honestly, it just deserved it so much. Although, it is sweet about the Slumdog story, and it's very inspirational, but I really think the fricken Academy needs to get over itself, and start voting the way they should for things such as these.
Every time Slumdog won an award, Caroline and I would shout "Latika! Latika!" and we were singing Jai Ho very loudly when it won. I want to point out the weird thing they did with Down To Earth. Just because John Legend was singing does not mean they had to turn it into some sort of African Spiritual. I mean come on. I bet Peter Gabriel was pissed. I would be too.
Hugh Jackman was totally awesome. Totally awesome. I really loved his opening number. I don't care if stupid Neal Justin doesn't agree with me. A little critic named Roger Ebert does. So take that, Neal!
So, all in all, a good Oscars, but totally predictable. I mean come on. No wonder I got 18 right.
Summer in the City
123. Feb. 21: I won at Scrabble.
This obviously happened by accident, but it was pretty spectacular, because I ended up winning by 2 points, even though we all thought my mother already won. I don't take Scrabble very seriously, so this isn't very likely for me. I wanted to play Sketto, but that was when it was just going to be me and Caroline, but I would have for sure won at that, too.
This obviously happened by accident, but it was pretty spectacular, because I ended up winning by 2 points, even though we all thought my mother already won. I don't take Scrabble very seriously, so this isn't very likely for me. I wanted to play Sketto, but that was when it was just going to be me and Caroline, but I would have for sure won at that, too.
New Orleans
122. Feb. 20: I did 3 AP Statistics homework assignments in one day.
And none of them were late. I just got ahead of the game. I went in to get help from Mr. Niemic, and it was actually very useful. I am not the greatest math student, so it was a good call to get some things straightened out.
And none of them were late. I just got ahead of the game. I went in to get help from Mr. Niemic, and it was actually very useful. I am not the greatest math student, so it was a good call to get some things straightened out.
The Road
121. Feb. 19: I filled out an Oscar ballot.
I've recently been fairly invested in the Oscars, and am growing more and more appreciative of film, not just entertained by it. But I have never actually tried my hand at predicting. I'd seen most of the films up to this point, and relied on buzz, and EW to help me with my ballot, and I ended up doing okay, 18. There are some that I shouldn't have been stupid enough to put. But some, like Foreign film, I mean, come on. Outta left field.
I've recently been fairly invested in the Oscars, and am growing more and more appreciative of film, not just entertained by it. But I have never actually tried my hand at predicting. I'd seen most of the films up to this point, and relied on buzz, and EW to help me with my ballot, and I ended up doing okay, 18. There are some that I shouldn't have been stupid enough to put. But some, like Foreign film, I mean, come on. Outta left field.
Positively 4th Street
120. Feb. 18: I read the entire Sonnets from the Portuguese.
I've owned the book for a little over a year, and have paged through it some, and I like what I've read. I do like the illustrations I have in my copy. I also made a point to read the introduction so I didn't cut any corners. It was mostly history on Elizabeth Barrett Browning. I suppose this is an example of some people who just have to own all of these poetry books, but never read any, or have little interest in poetry. Well, I have a few poetry books, and rarely read them, but I suppose I like poetry okay, but not when it looks like it's been written by the Toni Morrison of poetry.
I've owned the book for a little over a year, and have paged through it some, and I like what I've read. I do like the illustrations I have in my copy. I also made a point to read the introduction so I didn't cut any corners. It was mostly history on Elizabeth Barrett Browning. I suppose this is an example of some people who just have to own all of these poetry books, but never read any, or have little interest in poetry. Well, I have a few poetry books, and rarely read them, but I suppose I like poetry okay, but not when it looks like it's been written by the Toni Morrison of poetry.
IKEA BOO CAT
I know I'm not the only one disappointed in the lack of updating recently. My bad..
119. Feb. 17: I read a book of the Bible.
Upon the suggestion of Jon Towey, I read James. What I got from it was that it outlined the ways to perfect oneself. And not necessarily to become a perfect person, but to be faithful, and right in everything that you do. It seemed to be almost like guidelines for how you should act.
I don't often read the Bible, although when you tell someone you go to church regularly, they automatically assume that's all you do. I suppose you could call me a more passive Christian; a.k.a. a Lutheran.
119. Feb. 17: I read a book of the Bible.
Upon the suggestion of Jon Towey, I read James. What I got from it was that it outlined the ways to perfect oneself. And not necessarily to become a perfect person, but to be faithful, and right in everything that you do. It seemed to be almost like guidelines for how you should act.
I don't often read the Bible, although when you tell someone you go to church regularly, they automatically assume that's all you do. I suppose you could call me a more passive Christian; a.k.a. a Lutheran.
Monday, February 16, 2009
You've got a great criminal mind
118. I finally started Online Health
Yes, this has been a problem, I've been putting this off since first quarter, and finally started my assignments today. I'd like to get all of Health 1 done fairly soon, so I hope to finish up quarter one this week, and then Health 2. Yipee.
I will be very happy when it's all over, and then I can finally activate my netflix, guilt free.
In other news, I had school off today, and apart from the online health bit, I didn't really do anything but eat practically anything I could get my hands on and watch The Brady Bunch. I really don't deserve days off, because as evidenced here, I just don't know what to do with myself.
Yes, this has been a problem, I've been putting this off since first quarter, and finally started my assignments today. I'd like to get all of Health 1 done fairly soon, so I hope to finish up quarter one this week, and then Health 2. Yipee.
I will be very happy when it's all over, and then I can finally activate my netflix, guilt free.
In other news, I had school off today, and apart from the online health bit, I didn't really do anything but eat practically anything I could get my hands on and watch The Brady Bunch. I really don't deserve days off, because as evidenced here, I just don't know what to do with myself.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Science Bowl
117. I watched Willow in DVD.
I'm a little burned out after 28 hours straight of hanging out with people. Willow is a childhood favorite, and I haven't watched it for probably 10 years, so def not on DVD. It was still awesome, but I seem to remember it being more gorey. Maybe that was just my impressionable mind. If it wasn't a childhood favorite, I probably wouldn't love it so much at all. It's nostalgic, not amazing.
I'm a little burned out after 28 hours straight of hanging out with people. Willow is a childhood favorite, and I haven't watched it for probably 10 years, so def not on DVD. It was still awesome, but I seem to remember it being more gorey. Maybe that was just my impressionable mind. If it wasn't a childhood favorite, I probably wouldn't love it so much at all. It's nostalgic, not amazing.
February won't you be my Valentine
116. Feb. 14: I went on a Valentine's "date"
Totally not really that much at all, because it was with Tianna, so it was a friend date, but I have never made plans with somebody specifically because it was Valentine's day. We went after our EPITHET (the non-EPIC tournament) which took forever, and was a really stupid tournament anyway, because the packets were really hard, even my mother who was chaperoning (the bergie berr had "plans") thought it was really difficult. We were beat by Chaska A memorably in one round with us ending up with 20 pts, and them 1245 pts. If you play quizbowl, that should blow your mind. Tianna, Emma, and I only won 2 rounds out of 10, and we just seriously did awful. Pretty much one of the only highpoints of my scoring record was me getting neg 5 for buzzing in and saying "sex?!" on a question that ended up being incest. Hey, I was close. The moderator seemed to get a kick out of it. "Not" South A got second place and Chris got second top scorer, so we at least got some glory out of it. A lot of science, so figures about Chris.
Anyways, so the Valentine's "date." Tianna and I went back to my house to watch Lost, because I saw that it was on Hulu, but I guess I didn't realize that it was just linking to abc.com, which hasn't been working for me. So that's the first thing that went wrong. Then we go to the Mall, but Tianna forgot her ID, so we couldn't even set foot in the mall, and we went to southdale instead, but at that point it's 6:45, and the movie we want to go to is at 7, so I go up to the foodcourt to get some burgerking for us to eat, but burgerking doesn't exist anymore at Southdale, so we went down to Arby's, but we wanted to make sure they didn't make us throw it away, so we got a plastic bag from games by james, and we smuggled our food in, and then had to sit in the very front row, because it was sold out and thats the only place where there were two seats together. Afterwards, I knocked over a woman's nearly beer bottle with my elbow, and apologized to her, but her boyfriend was like "It's okay. We didn't smuggle those in, just like your Arby's didn't happen."
It all worked out in the end I guess, but I would be more organized next year on Valentine's day if I make plans again.
Totally not really that much at all, because it was with Tianna, so it was a friend date, but I have never made plans with somebody specifically because it was Valentine's day. We went after our EPITHET (the non-EPIC tournament) which took forever, and was a really stupid tournament anyway, because the packets were really hard, even my mother who was chaperoning (the bergie berr had "plans") thought it was really difficult. We were beat by Chaska A memorably in one round with us ending up with 20 pts, and them 1245 pts. If you play quizbowl, that should blow your mind. Tianna, Emma, and I only won 2 rounds out of 10, and we just seriously did awful. Pretty much one of the only highpoints of my scoring record was me getting neg 5 for buzzing in and saying "sex?!" on a question that ended up being incest. Hey, I was close. The moderator seemed to get a kick out of it. "Not" South A got second place and Chris got second top scorer, so we at least got some glory out of it. A lot of science, so figures about Chris.
Anyways, so the Valentine's "date." Tianna and I went back to my house to watch Lost, because I saw that it was on Hulu, but I guess I didn't realize that it was just linking to abc.com, which hasn't been working for me. So that's the first thing that went wrong. Then we go to the Mall, but Tianna forgot her ID, so we couldn't even set foot in the mall, and we went to southdale instead, but at that point it's 6:45, and the movie we want to go to is at 7, so I go up to the foodcourt to get some burgerking for us to eat, but burgerking doesn't exist anymore at Southdale, so we went down to Arby's, but we wanted to make sure they didn't make us throw it away, so we got a plastic bag from games by james, and we smuggled our food in, and then had to sit in the very front row, because it was sold out and thats the only place where there were two seats together. Afterwards, I knocked over a woman's nearly beer bottle with my elbow, and apologized to her, but her boyfriend was like "It's okay. We didn't smuggle those in, just like your Arby's didn't happen."
It all worked out in the end I guess, but I would be more organized next year on Valentine's day if I make plans again.
They asked us if we could leave
115. Feb. 13: I went to a play at Illusion Theater.
Molly's mom had gotten tickets to "Speech and Debate" which was playing there, and she had an extra ticket and asked me to go. It was about misfit teenagers forming the speech and debate club at their school to expose the secrets of a certain teacher they have. It was really funny, but also sad, and it was well acted. I would recommend anyone see it. The theater was nice too. I don't think I've ever been to a theater where it's just straight up a floor in a building.
Then afterwards Jane and Molly slept over because we had a quizbowl the next morning, and I should probably add that this night will go down in history as the night Molly brought "Maureen" to life. She found some old American Girl Doll shoes while she was cleaning out her house, and Jane and I both kind of made fun of them when we saw them, but she brought them to the play, and put them on her fingers and made them dance. We called it Maureen because that was the name on the armrest of my seat at the play.
Molly's mom had gotten tickets to "Speech and Debate" which was playing there, and she had an extra ticket and asked me to go. It was about misfit teenagers forming the speech and debate club at their school to expose the secrets of a certain teacher they have. It was really funny, but also sad, and it was well acted. I would recommend anyone see it. The theater was nice too. I don't think I've ever been to a theater where it's just straight up a floor in a building.
Then afterwards Jane and Molly slept over because we had a quizbowl the next morning, and I should probably add that this night will go down in history as the night Molly brought "Maureen" to life. She found some old American Girl Doll shoes while she was cleaning out her house, and Jane and I both kind of made fun of them when we saw them, but she brought them to the play, and put them on her fingers and made them dance. We called it Maureen because that was the name on the armrest of my seat at the play.
I'm bigger than my body gives me credit for
113. Feb. 11: I slept on the opposite side of my bed that I normally sleep on.
I have a queen size bed, and I'm sure like many other people, I like to sleep on the side closest to my nightstand. Well, I came into my bed a few years ago when my brother took up residence with his girlfriend, and he needed to get rid of his bed. But I have never even slept in the middle or on the side. Not even when I have other people sleeping in there with me. So, I sat on the other side reading for a little while and then I went to bed. It made my bed feel even larger, and it made my whole sleeping experience much more luxurious. I would recommend this to anyone who had a queen size bed all to themselves. It reminded my of the days when I had my twin size bed, because I was so close to the wall, but I'll definitely be switching up my sleep ritual from now on.
I have a queen size bed, and I'm sure like many other people, I like to sleep on the side closest to my nightstand. Well, I came into my bed a few years ago when my brother took up residence with his girlfriend, and he needed to get rid of his bed. But I have never even slept in the middle or on the side. Not even when I have other people sleeping in there with me. So, I sat on the other side reading for a little while and then I went to bed. It made my bed feel even larger, and it made my whole sleeping experience much more luxurious. I would recommend this to anyone who had a queen size bed all to themselves. It reminded my of the days when I had my twin size bed, because I was so close to the wall, but I'll definitely be switching up my sleep ritual from now on.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
My study is the heart of the people
119. I went to the Build-a-Bear Workshop.
It's always been one of those things where I kind of want to go there, but seriously don't, and I'd always just kind of left it at that. But then when Lizzie asked for a Build-a-Bear gift card for her birthday, I decided I'd forgo the gift card and go with her. I might as well get a new thing and a cute bear out it, right? I always thought that it was much more "build a bear" as, I'm sure most of you can gather, is implied with it's name. But you basically pick out your bear "shell" or "skin" (they don't actually call them that) and then you wait in line behind the birthday party full of children that will enevitably be there ahead of you, and then some guy stuffs your bear with fluff. It is interactive, you get to step on the peddle that makes the machine go for the fluffing. And even though we were teenage girls, he still had us take the little stuffed hearts, rub them in our hands, press them to our hearts, make a wish, kiss them, and stuff them into our bears. I, as I'm sure many others would, kind of made a joke out of it, but I'm pretty sure it's not sacred or anything, so I'm good. Then Lizzie picked out a bathrobe for her bear, and we checked out after making our birth certificates. Lizzie, after much consideration, named her bear Fred. I came with a name picked out, Liam. So, Liam the bear, and Fred the slightly scruffier bear. Honestly, it was fun, I'd do it again. Well, I wouldn't say fun, but I've been into inanimate objects lately. (Lewis, and Elma?) What does that say about me? That's not some cryptic way of saying I'm lonely for companionship.
Top: Lizzie and I after building our bears.
Bottom: Liam in all his glory.
Afterwards we went to Coraline in 3D. It was good, if not a little long. I seem to remember the book not being so long, but nothing seemed unfamiliar. It seems to be growing on me. Which often happens with animated movies, I'm not sure why. Then we went to Brueggers. Yumm..
Speaking of food, the editorial staff brought in a bunch of food and desserts to sixth hour today, to thank our writers for last issue, and to prove, once again, that we are the coolest editors ever. Holler.
It's always been one of those things where I kind of want to go there, but seriously don't, and I'd always just kind of left it at that. But then when Lizzie asked for a Build-a-Bear gift card for her birthday, I decided I'd forgo the gift card and go with her. I might as well get a new thing and a cute bear out it, right? I always thought that it was much more "build a bear" as, I'm sure most of you can gather, is implied with it's name. But you basically pick out your bear "shell" or "skin" (they don't actually call them that) and then you wait in line behind the birthday party full of children that will enevitably be there ahead of you, and then some guy stuffs your bear with fluff. It is interactive, you get to step on the peddle that makes the machine go for the fluffing. And even though we were teenage girls, he still had us take the little stuffed hearts, rub them in our hands, press them to our hearts, make a wish, kiss them, and stuff them into our bears. I, as I'm sure many others would, kind of made a joke out of it, but I'm pretty sure it's not sacred or anything, so I'm good. Then Lizzie picked out a bathrobe for her bear, and we checked out after making our birth certificates. Lizzie, after much consideration, named her bear Fred. I came with a name picked out, Liam. So, Liam the bear, and Fred the slightly scruffier bear. Honestly, it was fun, I'd do it again. Well, I wouldn't say fun, but I've been into inanimate objects lately. (Lewis, and Elma?) What does that say about me? That's not some cryptic way of saying I'm lonely for companionship.
Top: Lizzie and I after building our bears.
Bottom: Liam in all his glory.
Afterwards we went to Coraline in 3D. It was good, if not a little long. I seem to remember the book not being so long, but nothing seemed unfamiliar. It seems to be growing on me. Which often happens with animated movies, I'm not sure why. Then we went to Brueggers. Yumm..
Speaking of food, the editorial staff brought in a bunch of food and desserts to sixth hour today, to thank our writers for last issue, and to prove, once again, that we are the coolest editors ever. Holler.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sleepless hours and dreamless nights and far aways
118. I baked Macaroni and Cheese.
I pride myself on my homemade macaroni, because it's awesome, but it was just my mother and me tonight, and we are the only ones who like macaroni and cheese baked style, so we had that, and since it takes literally forever, I made it. It went much better than other things I have tried to make. Add that to the list of things I actually can do.
I guess I'm obsessed with Quiz Bowl right now. a.k.a "that young qb," if you ever get confused. There's been an influx of tournaments lately. Including Academic Worldquest, our last NAQT Mac meet, the super un-legit run for the roses last saturday, and this EP tournament this saturday, which is said to be the antithesis of last year's EPIC, which will be disappointing, but it was a well run tournament last year anyway, so hopefully that won't be compromised. I want to give myself a plug by saying that I placed 5th in EPIC last year, and I won't be modest about it, because that will be my peak of my acheivements when it comes to individual standings in Quiz Bowl tournament. It was a pop culture tournament, so figures.
I just really feel like blogging right now, because I need to express how tired of winter I've become. Which is unusual for me, because I'm usually the last person to want to say goodbye to winter, (except for last year, jeez) and I really just want summer to be here. Not especially for the weather, but just to have my days back. I have a lot of full day projects lined up, and that's the season where most of my good ideas for new things have gone to. See I don't want to waste a whole day on doing stupid things when I have the whole day, so I'm getting little things out of the way. Sue me. Things I'm really excited to do: Build a bookshelf, watch all six Rocky's/Star Wars in a day (respectively) bike around all of the lakes, speedreading a book, reading an entire series of books in one day (short books of course). I don't want to spoil some of my really good ideas, so I won't say any more.
Sometimes I hate and sometimes I love the connotations certain music has for me. I'm listening to Ben Folds right now, and it's reminding me of summer, but I guess not really in a good way. Listening to Rockin' the Suburbs on Ross's ipod on the summer trip is probably what's doing it. I had fun this summer, but I guess I relate this music to the worst parts. But then when I listen to Billy Joel, I'm reminded of every summer in the best way possible, and when I listen to John Mayer I'm reminded of my eighth grade year, which was the "year of dreams" in my young life. Coldplay will always remind me positively of winter, Elton John of fall or late summer. I guess what I'm saying, is that I haven't really been able to acquire any new music tastes lately without it gathering a negative connotation. Does anyone have anything they can do for me?
Finally, and after this, I swear I'll stop ranting, I just miss last year. I miss all the boys who graduated from Quiz Bowl, I miss not having the insane pressure of not being an editor, and merely a designer on newspaper, I miss everyone who graduated at church, I miss the excitement of going to France for the first time. I had a dream last night that I was back in France, and it was just like I was there last night, I remembered it so clearly. I woke up with the taste of Wheetabix in my my mouth, which I'm sure I manufactured myself. I miss going to work after school and feeling awesome and grown-up. I miss being able to say that I really want to go to Eau Claire in the fall, I miss the friends that I made last year, but don't see this year, I miss my sister living at home, I miss all the classes last year, I miss the feeling of knowing that I will still know everyone at my school the next year, and not being scared to death that I made the wrong choice for next year, and I just miss not being so stressed all the time. It's not even tangible stress, it's the kind where I'm just thinking about how different things are going to be next year, and I really just want to cling to the comforts I've built for myself over the last 18 years.
I pride myself on my homemade macaroni, because it's awesome, but it was just my mother and me tonight, and we are the only ones who like macaroni and cheese baked style, so we had that, and since it takes literally forever, I made it. It went much better than other things I have tried to make. Add that to the list of things I actually can do.
I guess I'm obsessed with Quiz Bowl right now. a.k.a "that young qb," if you ever get confused. There's been an influx of tournaments lately. Including Academic Worldquest, our last NAQT Mac meet, the super un-legit run for the roses last saturday, and this EP tournament this saturday, which is said to be the antithesis of last year's EPIC, which will be disappointing, but it was a well run tournament last year anyway, so hopefully that won't be compromised. I want to give myself a plug by saying that I placed 5th in EPIC last year, and I won't be modest about it, because that will be my peak of my acheivements when it comes to individual standings in Quiz Bowl tournament. It was a pop culture tournament, so figures.
I just really feel like blogging right now, because I need to express how tired of winter I've become. Which is unusual for me, because I'm usually the last person to want to say goodbye to winter, (except for last year, jeez) and I really just want summer to be here. Not especially for the weather, but just to have my days back. I have a lot of full day projects lined up, and that's the season where most of my good ideas for new things have gone to. See I don't want to waste a whole day on doing stupid things when I have the whole day, so I'm getting little things out of the way. Sue me. Things I'm really excited to do: Build a bookshelf, watch all six Rocky's/Star Wars in a day (respectively) bike around all of the lakes, speedreading a book, reading an entire series of books in one day (short books of course). I don't want to spoil some of my really good ideas, so I won't say any more.
Sometimes I hate and sometimes I love the connotations certain music has for me. I'm listening to Ben Folds right now, and it's reminding me of summer, but I guess not really in a good way. Listening to Rockin' the Suburbs on Ross's ipod on the summer trip is probably what's doing it. I had fun this summer, but I guess I relate this music to the worst parts. But then when I listen to Billy Joel, I'm reminded of every summer in the best way possible, and when I listen to John Mayer I'm reminded of my eighth grade year, which was the "year of dreams" in my young life. Coldplay will always remind me positively of winter, Elton John of fall or late summer. I guess what I'm saying, is that I haven't really been able to acquire any new music tastes lately without it gathering a negative connotation. Does anyone have anything they can do for me?
Finally, and after this, I swear I'll stop ranting, I just miss last year. I miss all the boys who graduated from Quiz Bowl, I miss not having the insane pressure of not being an editor, and merely a designer on newspaper, I miss everyone who graduated at church, I miss the excitement of going to France for the first time. I had a dream last night that I was back in France, and it was just like I was there last night, I remembered it so clearly. I woke up with the taste of Wheetabix in my my mouth, which I'm sure I manufactured myself. I miss going to work after school and feeling awesome and grown-up. I miss being able to say that I really want to go to Eau Claire in the fall, I miss the friends that I made last year, but don't see this year, I miss my sister living at home, I miss all the classes last year, I miss the feeling of knowing that I will still know everyone at my school the next year, and not being scared to death that I made the wrong choice for next year, and I just miss not being so stressed all the time. It's not even tangible stress, it's the kind where I'm just thinking about how different things are going to be next year, and I really just want to cling to the comforts I've built for myself over the last 18 years.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
117. I went to "Spirit Garage"
It was this thing we were doing for church, it was downtown and they used Triple Espresso's stage to do their worship. I didn't really like it. I felt uncomfortable the whole time. I've felt more comfortable in a mega-church. I don't know. I didn't really have to go, but I thought I'd be more open about it. It might have also had something to do with me being rather tired, which I am very much still. They did however sing "Get Together" by The Youngbloods, and I do love that song, so gotta give them some cred for that.
After play rehearsal Jessica, Tianna, Lizzie, Griffin and I ventured out to Minehaha Academy to go see Ross's Madrigal Dinner. That thing is heavy duty, they aren't kidding around. It was about 3 hours long, and it was stuffy. Tianna, Jessica, Lizzie and I were seated at a table with an older couple, and another older man. The older man I was next to was Birch, who is probably my new favorite person, I pretty much know his life story now. He was very interested in what I was going to do next year, and said he wishes me luck next winter in Wisconsin, and also wanted to know everything about South. He and the older couple were the grandparents of two kids in the show, and he pointed them out to me. I thought the boy was cute until I made a huge creeper move and looked him up on facebook and found out he was a sophomore, which is not okay with me. Oh well. Ross looked hilarious, I have to add in there.
"Do we get to hug this velvety mass?"
-After the show, I wondered if we were going to able to hug Ross.
It was this thing we were doing for church, it was downtown and they used Triple Espresso's stage to do their worship. I didn't really like it. I felt uncomfortable the whole time. I've felt more comfortable in a mega-church. I don't know. I didn't really have to go, but I thought I'd be more open about it. It might have also had something to do with me being rather tired, which I am very much still. They did however sing "Get Together" by The Youngbloods, and I do love that song, so gotta give them some cred for that.
After play rehearsal Jessica, Tianna, Lizzie, Griffin and I ventured out to Minehaha Academy to go see Ross's Madrigal Dinner. That thing is heavy duty, they aren't kidding around. It was about 3 hours long, and it was stuffy. Tianna, Jessica, Lizzie and I were seated at a table with an older couple, and another older man. The older man I was next to was Birch, who is probably my new favorite person, I pretty much know his life story now. He was very interested in what I was going to do next year, and said he wishes me luck next winter in Wisconsin, and also wanted to know everything about South. He and the older couple were the grandparents of two kids in the show, and he pointed them out to me. I thought the boy was cute until I made a huge creeper move and looked him up on facebook and found out he was a sophomore, which is not okay with me. Oh well. Ross looked hilarious, I have to add in there.
"Do we get to hug this velvety mass?"
-After the show, I wondered if we were going to able to hug Ross.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Spirit of Saint Louis
116. I, along with a team of course, came in first place in an academics tournament.
This is is much contrast to the post I had about a week ago. It was a super lame tournament, but I guess we were just the least lame there, and we won fake roses with a first place ribbon on it. Patrick's Press wrote the tournament, so figures.
This is is much contrast to the post I had about a week ago. It was a super lame tournament, but I guess we were just the least lame there, and we won fake roses with a first place ribbon on it. Patrick's Press wrote the tournament, so figures.
Friday, February 6, 2009
The Luckiest
Caroline thinks this should be my new thing. I really am disappointed with this week, and I shouldn't have to make excuses, but this has been a very heavy production week.
115. I went to Ikea at night.
So much nicer, I recommend this, because it's way less crowded. And it has nicer lighting, because those big windows don't get to let in the light. I bought another plant, since Lewis seems to have taken up residence in the kitchen where he can get more light. But I bought a bigger plant this time; a Zebra plant which I'm calling Elma. It is a real name, I swear. It's dutch, but it's supposed to be short for something. I also bought a cinnamon bun, which I have yet to eat, and a large can of pear cider, which I have yet to drink.
115. I went to Ikea at night.
So much nicer, I recommend this, because it's way less crowded. And it has nicer lighting, because those big windows don't get to let in the light. I bought another plant, since Lewis seems to have taken up residence in the kitchen where he can get more light. But I bought a bigger plant this time; a Zebra plant which I'm calling Elma. It is a real name, I swear. It's dutch, but it's supposed to be short for something. I also bought a cinnamon bun, which I have yet to eat, and a large can of pear cider, which I have yet to drink.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
What it's of, What it's of
At the insistence of my mother:
114. I accepted admission at a college.
I'm sure everyone is sick of college/newspaper related things.
114. I accepted admission at a college.
I'm sure everyone is sick of college/newspaper related things.
I'll sharpen my mind
I'm sure most of you have already seen this, but I just love this commercial. I'd like to think that If I were a male actor in a comedy series I would be Alec Baldwin.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Una voce poco fa
I had planned on making "accepting my college acceptance" my new thing today, which might have been a little less legit, but a little more epic, but I didn't get a chance.
113. I used trace for graphics in InDesign for newspapah.
Hear me out, because before this I felt pathetic, because I forgot how to do it from graphic design class, and remembered how a couple of weeks ago by listening to the InDesign portion of our graphics tutorial. Plus, cut me some slack, my life was owned by the Southerner today.
So, yes, I am going to Stout.
113. I used trace for graphics in InDesign for newspapah.
Hear me out, because before this I felt pathetic, because I forgot how to do it from graphic design class, and remembered how a couple of weeks ago by listening to the InDesign portion of our graphics tutorial. Plus, cut me some slack, my life was owned by the Southerner today.
So, yes, I am going to Stout.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
You provide the pictures; I'll provide the war
111. Feb. 2: I stayed after school for no apparent reason.
Which I do not suggest for anyone to do. Such a waste of time, I literally walked around the second floor for a while. Talked to Don Dilla, and Mr. Ponto, and that was pretty much it. Seriously. Don't do it.
On another note, I'm currently watching Citizen Kane in film studies. I'd been told that it was the greatest movie technically ever made. I'd have to agree I guess, but I haven't seen every movie ever made. I want to watch Newsies again now, because of the William Randolph Hurst factor. Not that he's in it really at all. But I've the soundtrack stuck in my head now.
Which I do not suggest for anyone to do. Such a waste of time, I literally walked around the second floor for a while. Talked to Don Dilla, and Mr. Ponto, and that was pretty much it. Seriously. Don't do it.
On another note, I'm currently watching Citizen Kane in film studies. I'd been told that it was the greatest movie technically ever made. I'd have to agree I guess, but I haven't seen every movie ever made. I want to watch Newsies again now, because of the William Randolph Hurst factor. Not that he's in it really at all. But I've the soundtrack stuck in my head now.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Superman or Green Lantern ain't got nothing on me
Eh...
110. Feb. 1: I watched the Super Bowl at length.
However, I did not watch the whole thing. I either a.) did not have time, or b.) cannot put aside my dislike of football enough to sit through a game of which I don't know the rules. I swear, I'm not a total priss.
The commercials were not that great either.
HOWEVER,
The Office was awe-some. I cannot express how much I just love that show. Jim and Pam are absolute perfection together. Dwight is an idiot, and I just love Michael, even though he is equally an idiot.
110. Feb. 1: I watched the Super Bowl at length.
However, I did not watch the whole thing. I either a.) did not have time, or b.) cannot put aside my dislike of football enough to sit through a game of which I don't know the rules. I swear, I'm not a total priss.
The commercials were not that great either.
HOWEVER,
The Office was awe-some. I cannot express how much I just love that show. Jim and Pam are absolute perfection together. Dwight is an idiot, and I just love Michael, even though he is equally an idiot.
Yo, Raps
My bad on not updating, I haven't even been that busy.
110. Jan. 30: I slept in a tent inside. To get more specific, someone's living room.
Lizzie's birthday party was themed sort of like a camp-out, so we slept in a tent in her living room, and we had a fire, and we ate burgers. We also watched Space Jam, Wild Wild West, and decorated cupcakes. Due to some sort of vendetta everyone was holding against me, nobody saw the true beauty of my cupcakes. And thanks to the fire, I'm now doing extensive laundry, because everything I brought to Lizzie's reeks of smoke.
110. Jan. 30: I slept in a tent inside. To get more specific, someone's living room.
Lizzie's birthday party was themed sort of like a camp-out, so we slept in a tent in her living room, and we had a fire, and we ate burgers. We also watched Space Jam, Wild Wild West, and decorated cupcakes. Due to some sort of vendetta everyone was holding against me, nobody saw the true beauty of my cupcakes. And thanks to the fire, I'm now doing extensive laundry, because everything I brought to Lizzie's reeks of smoke.
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