as current as it gets.

"...the boy who tore his earlobe in half trying to give Misty his earring, well, he's bald now."

"...everything you do is a self-portrait."

"What you learn in art school is there's an etiquette to drugs. You share them."

I personally like the second quote the best because I agree that life is how you see and full fill life to be. Everything is a self-portrait because you see life different than anyone else and how you see things makes a different outcome.

mix

Well, I stopped reading, How to Be Popular because it kind of got repetitive. It wasn't a bad book, I just got bored and wanted to read something else. No biggy. I'm kind of losing track of reading because  I am so busy all the time. With band practicing 23 hours a week, and having 19 hours on Saturday, I am always tired and overloaded with homework that I don't always have time to do my reading and blogging for the week. My goal for improvement this week is too be more conscience of my time and try to blog more for etymology and blog experiences from my personal life. How to Be Popular kind of reminds me of my best friend and I. Everyone thinks we like each other, but we are really just good friends. He and I have a lot in common and I guess being friends with the opposite sex means that Im in love with that person. In How to Be Popular, Stephanie gets mad at her best friend over something that didn't have anything to do with her. I feel like that's where I am at right now. I am currently mad at him, but I don't know if the reason I'm mad at him allows me to be mad at him because I don't know if I'm overstepping my boundaries or not. I guess I stopped reading this book because I don't want to know if I shouldn't be mad, because I care about him and don't want him involved in the wrong crowd and doing things that I don't approve of. I also plan on buying, The Dart League King this weekend. I'm upper excited to get it, I hope its as good as Mr. Hill made it seem like.

mixing it upp

Today, I decided to read How to Be Popular by Meg Cabot. Its a novel about a girl, Stephanie, who wants to fit into the popular crowd of high school. This book does not actually tell you how to be "popular" or anything, it is more about what makes you a better person. Rules like think of others before yourself are hidden messages throughout this book. Everyone knows these simple rules already, but sometimes people forget the little reminders. This book helps you to relate to the popular side and the non-popular side. How to Be Popular is not about being popular, but a decent human being; having empathy and a heart. I'm close to finishing this book, and I learned that not being popular is okay. I rather have people like me for who I really am, rather than people thinking that they like me because I act like they want me too. Everyone should live a true life and be happy with they people that love them and with the people they love.

Sentences of the week

"In ocean park, the man answers his front door, a wineglass in one hand, some kind of bright orange wine filling it up to his index finger on the side of the glass."

"Call it custom or superstition or feng shui."

"These thin women, maybe on the weekends you'll see a husband, short and dumpy, sweating so hard the black flock he sprays at her withered throat..."

Diary

This book reminds me of a sad love letter that is supposed to be personal, but somehow everyone finds out. This is written by the wife of the husband who killed himself. She writes as if he is going to read what she wrote some day, even though hes dead. She blames him for her horrible life, and writes as if she wishes she made a different decision. She never says she does not love him though, only that she wishes things did not turn out the way they did. She does not want to have to clean up the tracks that her husband made; she doesn't want to feel responsible for his mistakes. It wasn't her fault that he killed himself, and now she has to fix all the rooms that her husband vandalized and made disappear. Diary, has many inner connections to feelings and emotions that help portray how the author wants the reader to feel about the husband and the widow. The missing rooms and the suicide help us understand what kind of image we see the husbands as; helps us decide what we think of the relationship the two share.

Back in the 80's

Today was Back to the Future day, so I dressed up like the 80's. It was super fun and interesting to see all the looks I received from others kids. I borrow my moms jacket, so my outfit was a legit 80's outfit, not just a goodwill find. My hair on the other hand, took me forever! I spent an hour just braiding it, and the next morning I had to take them all out and brush out the waves. And the outcome was a bushy wavy wad of hair! My friend and I have dressed up everyday, and we take a picture so we can remember how "spirited" we are....

Diary

I started this new book, Diary, by Chuck Palahniuk. I like the last name a lot, but I do not know who to pronounce it. Oh well, it really does not matter. The book, on the other hand, has qualities that some might find puzzling and odd. Apparently, a man killed himself and his widow is how receiving calls from clients' houses that he remodeled, saying that a room is missing. How can a room go missing first of all, and how does it take people days to realize it? The houses are mostly beach houses that people do not always visit or live in, but how could someone not know what the rooms look like. And why would anymore hide a room anyway? That is what I do not understand. Anyway, the room that was hidden, has words that show how hurtful, harsh, and excepting the world can be. The words prevail that not everyone has an easy life, and that some suffer emotionally and socially. I am not far into Diary, but I can already tell that I will be able to relate to the book easier than any of my friends would. I recommend this book to anymore that has hidden their true feelings to make it easier on you and your peers, rather than causing attention that you many not want.

claims of la dia

Team iLuminate’s performance on NBC’s Americas Got Talent the groups [jerky but elegant movements, strange and breath-taking choreography, and rapid roaming use of space]

The majestic, distinctive color with the deep, wild detail add to the heavy contrast and proud focus of this lion, a dignified and appreciative beast who hunted his prey out of resigned necessity, and for a disgruntled, hungry family.


In the scene from Homestead's Elite show choir, our choice of uplifting and contemporary pop music sets the scene of sharp and fluid arm movements, short and lively leg choreography and concentrated facials. With numerous girls, the use of space was confined nonetheless gave off an upbeat and loud sound. An example of celebratory cheerfulness, defiant confidence, and impassioned success in the work of these girls who reveal strong vibrancy and optimistic success. 

My two favorites are Dolphin Cats and Lucky's. I watched the video for Dolphincats, and I thought the performance was epic. And Lucky's cute use of words to explain how cute and innocent children are. 

Emerson's chubby cheeks, varying moods, and melodic giggles highlight the sincere, playful, and cheerful innocence of children.

In the beautifully bright movie poster of the Wizard of Oz, the creators use of old fashioned colors, alive and real facials, reverent feelings, and excited attractiveness makes this old fashioned movie a must see movie.  

Breakbeats the Pulse of the Underground

What I was looking for...
Posture: dignified, modest, confident
Movement: aggressive, intense, enthusiastic
Performance: cheerful, lighthearted, energetic, convincing, explosive, beautiful
Genre of Dance: strong, whimsical, majestic


Homesteads winter guard performance, Breakbeats Pulse of the Underground, uses bright energetic performance, aggressive clean movement, intensive strong upbeat dance, and confident clean posture to woo the audience watching.

poet of the month: Richard Brautigan

A Boat
Richard Brautigan

 

O beautiful

was the werewolf   

in his evil forest.   

We took him

to the carnival   

and he started   

   crying

when he saw

the Ferris wheel.   

Electric

green and red tears   

flowed down

his furry cheeks.   

He looked

like a boat

out on the dark   

water. 

 

My fab favs

"All you need to understand is you turned out to be one sorry sack of s*it."

" The weather today is increasing concern followed by full blown dread."

"The man calling from Long Beach, he says his bathroom is missing."

My favorite quote for this week is the first one because I find it humorous how the author talks to the reader poorly because they are reading the book. Diary, by Chuck Palahniuk, is the book that I am reading this week. So far, so good.

Jung Careet Indicator

http://www.humanmetrics.com/vocation/JCI.asp?EI=56&SN=12&TF=-25&JP=11

BREAKING DAWN, NOVEMBER 18TH

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS MOVIE TO COME OUT!! I've read all the books, and this movie will be the end to the glorious vampire days for me:(

Pippy Longstocking

This week has been nothing, but bad books. I tried about 3 different books, and I have not fallen in love with a single one yet. It makes me very upset. I got a new book, The Diary, from Mr. Hills library, so I hope that this book will be a good one. I'm about due for a good book. This week was very busy, but it just went to a crashing stop. Kind of put a damper on my week, so I plan on reading to keep me busy.
   It was hard for me to get the required amount of pages this week. I usually read around 250 to 300 pages, but this week I barley got 150 pages. I blame the bad books. My goal for next week is to finish The Diary, and continue reading The Host. I still have not gotten The Dart Game King yet, its on my to do list. Maybe next weeks' book will be that book, if not, Mr. Hill has a whole library of books that I can read while I wait.

Lillah :)

This is my new dog, Lillah. I often call her Lilly, but I think its a good thing that we rescued her. I miss Lilly, and I hope that Lillah fills some of the gap in my heart :)

The mysterious Host.

This book confuses me! I haven't read that much of it because I have to think so hard about whats going on that I don't enjoy the book. One moment I think its about an alien, but then it goes into how the humans soul can still run the body. I don't know if Earth has been invaded by aliens, or  if the book is about a science experiment gone wrong. I guess reading more of the book might help solve my problems, but it hurts my brain to keep reading. I like books that I don't have to think about. Anyways, we'll see what happens in the future.
        Ever since Mr. Hill did a book trailer on The Dart Game King, all I want to do now is read that book. This weekend, I might just go to Barn's and Noble and buy the book. The trailer made the book sound so cool and entertaining. I guess for the rest of the week I might continue reading Pippy Longstocking, since The Host isn't for my liking at the moment. I also need to find more time in my day to read. I haven't gotten the chance to read a lot this week, and it saddens me. I would like to read about 300 pages a week, and this week I might be right on the required pages.

the Host

"Choppy,  boxy, blind, and linear." These words were used to describe our language.


"Sarcasm,  my memory called it." I'm sarcastic all the time, so I thought this line fit.


"Welcome to Earth, Wanderer." hahahah, I didn't know this book was about Earth, I thought it was about a planet...

a little bit of this, at that

I haven't really gotten to love a book this week. It stinks. Since I already read a 300 page book this week, Beastly, I didn't want to go all week without reading anything. So I solution to my problem was to start as many books that I thought looked interesting. Well, I started 3 and I haven't liked any of them that much. I started to read, The Host, by Stephanie Meyer, and since I heard it was a good book I think I am going to stick this one to the end. Stephanie Meyer is the person who wrote The Twilight Saga, and since I loved those books I thought I would love another book by her. Not exactly so far. I'm on page 25 ish and I still have no idea what the book is about. I thought it was a new soul entering an old human body, but in the book they say its still a human. So I am hoping that I find out what this book is about before I invest several hours into it. Ill give it about 200 pages before I quit for sure. Fingers crossed!!

oh blueberry festival...

So, I went to the Blueberry Festival in Plymouth, Michigan. It was very cold, and full of mini blueberry doughnut eating people. Oh, and the fireworks were awesome, but they sounded like bombs blowing up countries. Well, that sums my day at the blueberry festival.

I got a new Disney Princess coloring book today!! And a pack of 94 crayons!! I didn't even know you could buy that many crayons! I feel like a little kid, but I was very excited when I bought this:)

Beastly

I just finished another book already! The title was called, Beastly, and it talked about finding true love. After I finished this morning, I rented the movie on Red box, but I was very disappointed. The movie had the same concept, but it wasn't as mysterious and romantic as it was in the book. So, now I am reading a few of the old Pippy Longstocking books that were my moms. The books are so old that masking tape is holding the torn and yellow pages together. I hope they are entertaining...

Friday Well Spent:)

I showed my etymology class my broken camera, but good thing my camera has two screens. Jessica was excited about this realization:) Who could blame her. Well, this is how I spent my Friday in Eytmology...

i forgot one, oops

"Maybe someone left a booger under your desk." hahahah. How random! Just by reading this I hope that you understand why someone might like it.

whats that line?!

"Beastly. This word was from another time and place." So, I just started a new book, Beastly, its also a major motion picture. I'm into those kinds of books that I can picture the character and setting in a movie.


"You're taking the WITCHES side????" This quote made me laugh. In the book, their is a chatroom for creatures that have been transformed. Most have been transferred by a witch, and the characters talk about witches as if it was a normal thing to talk about. This quote shows a lot of what the main problem in this book and how the character deal with this problem of being a creature.

I hate ending really good books!

the end.

I just finished my book, Water For Elephants, and it was everything I thought it was going to be. Although its way different from the movie, I was still attached it to from the very first page I read. In the ending, Jacob (main character) is 93 yrs old and he escapes the retirement home and goes to the circus. He tells the ringmaster, Charlie, his story and later on when the cops are looking for Jacob, Charlie tell the cops that Jacob is his father and that he hasn't seen the missing old man. Jacob rejoins the circus, his home. Well, I thought what kind of book ends with an old man escaping a retirement home and joins a circus? It made my day. I feel as though this book could have at least another 100 pages talking more about his new experience in the circus, but I happy either way. The next book I plan of reading is Beastly, another book that is now a major motion film. I haven't seen this movie, so after I finished the book I plan on watching the movie:) I would start tonight, but I have band practice from 5:30- 8:30pm. Uggh. I kind of want to read and relax, but I guess that's how I'll spend my 3-day weekend.