I went with my brother Manny and Imani to hang out with some friends. His friend (and my friend, though she's more of Manny's best friend) Kylie was heading off to the college Wednesday so we wanted to catch up with her and her siblings.
First we ate at this resturaunt where I got this really big sandwich that I could barely finish it! I can't remember the restueraunt, and it might be local so I won't give away the name (if I knew it, of course!) but geez, it said it was a medium and it was BIG! I would've gotten a small had I known the size of it. I don't even want to see the large of it! LOL!!! xD
Then we watched Guardians of The Galaxy afternoon. It was pretty good! It was definitely different than the other superhero movies I’ve seen - more quirky and humorous, and it had a Star Wars-esque feel to it at times - but not in a bad way. Rocket Raccoon probably was my favorite character - probably because I didn’t know what to expect from him xD I actually really liked all of the main characters, and I wanted more backstory on them - not as much Starlord, but the others. But overall, it was really good! Marvel did a good job with this one.
After that, we weren't exactly sure what to do, and Kylie mentioned going to Barnes And Noble (which I also wanted to go to) so we went browsing but didn't buy anything (I barely had any money lol).
Our friends' parents mentioned that they were going to Michael's to pick them up and Kylie wanted to get something and I of course being the creative bug that I am happily went. They had to leave unfortunately but I had a good time and we said our goodbyes. And when my Mom came to pick us up, I bought some jewelry stuff (earrings and duct tape - ooh!)
Staples was our next stop. Mom got some supplies and we checked to see if the notebooks were still on sale (they were 25c each!) and this time they were 72/73c each, so we got a bunch!
We also went to the library to pick some books up on hold, but I didn’t see mine! Bohoo! I was REALLY looking forward to reading the Revenge of The Sth novelization, but it got lost or something. Oh, well…I rented out WAY too many books (The False Princess, Wither, and The Scorpio Races) because I didn’t know which one I’d like to read. But I really liked what I read from The False Princess, so I started reading that. By the way, isn’t there a book called “The False Prince”? I was just wondering, cause this one’s title sounded familiar. Anyway...
For dinner, we got Sonic’s. I was so full from my big sandwich and snacking on my cheetos/candy in the theater that I didn’t eat till later. Then I attempted to record a blog, which I actually really liked doing! Hey, I might to that in addition to a blog, eh? Anyway, I had a lot of fun. I don't hang out with friends a lot, but I figured that it'd might be a nice thing to do on the weekends every now and then to stay in touch with people :)
Monday was the day I "officially" started school! Well, I at least did math, and English Tuesday, but they're kind of the main subjects in school so that works out :) it really wasn't that bad, the math...I mean, yeah, it IS math, and I got a headache from reviewing exponets and adding them and negative exponets...yeah don't get me started on that! xD
My mom had to take my brother to the hospital for a checkup the same day (I don't I've ever written/explained about why he goes to the hospital every now and then...I'll have to write about it next week! ;), so I didn't have her the entire day or most of it to help with work. But one thing I like about my homeschooling is that, ever since I started high school, I can do much of the work on my own and be self-directed and just ask questions whenever I need help :)
Switched At Birth this week was...interesting, to say the least. I can't believe they graduated - as someone said on Twitter, it feels like it was just yesterday that Bay took the blood test and found out that she wasn't biologically related to the Kennishes (sniffles). And I was glad that Daphne finally owed up to her mistakes, especially when it came to going to prison, but the end ***MAJOR SPOILERS*** BAY TAKES THE BLAME FOR HER!!! WHAT THE HECK, MAN??? No, Bay! Daphne should have stepped in. You should NOT take the blame for someone else, especially when they committed a criminal act! That almost makes it okay for Daphne to act out and not learn from her mistakes because her sister took the blame from her! Ugh, I just do not like the way they ended it.
And that reminds me why I'm thinking of maybe not watching it next year (*gasps at myself*) I know I said that this year, but...I just realized, after going on the IMDB message boards where others were saying that they also thought that this season and the past one lacked the quality of season 1, that I'm not really into it anymore. I kind of feel obligated to watch it, being a longtime viewer, and I think a part of me hopes that it'll get better.
But enough of that. Let's move to something more positive, shall we? Like how Taylor Swift just released the music video for her new single, "Shake It Out" for her new album, 1989, on Youtube Tuesday!!! (Boy, was that a mouthful!) Haha, anyway...it's definitely different than her older songs. It's more poppy, like Red had been, and she says that this is her first album labeled as pop and not country. But I like how catchy the song is, and how Taylor's basically saying that she doesn't give a care about what other people think of her. I think that's why she got mad when people called her out for dating several guys - but now she's not letting it get to her. Good for you, Taylor. No one has to agree with her lifestyle, of course, but they don't have to criticize her the way they did (by calling her names and such). And it's always great to have songs that encourage people to ignore others opinions and just be themselves :) I'm looking forward to her new album and commend her for trying a new style, even if I'm not into it. It's always good to experiment! :)
My mom had to take my brother to the hospital for a checkup the same day (I don't I've ever written/explained about why he goes to the hospital every now and then...I'll have to write about it next week! ;), so I didn't have her the entire day or most of it to help with work. But one thing I like about my homeschooling is that, ever since I started high school, I can do much of the work on my own and be self-directed and just ask questions whenever I need help :)
Switched At Birth this week was...interesting, to say the least. I can't believe they graduated - as someone said on Twitter, it feels like it was just yesterday that Bay took the blood test and found out that she wasn't biologically related to the Kennishes (sniffles). And I was glad that Daphne finally owed up to her mistakes, especially when it came to going to prison, but the end ***MAJOR SPOILERS*** BAY TAKES THE BLAME FOR HER!!! WHAT THE HECK, MAN??? No, Bay! Daphne should have stepped in. You should NOT take the blame for someone else, especially when they committed a criminal act! That almost makes it okay for Daphne to act out and not learn from her mistakes because her sister took the blame from her! Ugh, I just do not like the way they ended it.
And that reminds me why I'm thinking of maybe not watching it next year (*gasps at myself*) I know I said that this year, but...I just realized, after going on the IMDB message boards where others were saying that they also thought that this season and the past one lacked the quality of season 1, that I'm not really into it anymore. I kind of feel obligated to watch it, being a longtime viewer, and I think a part of me hopes that it'll get better.
But enough of that. Let's move to something more positive, shall we? Like how Taylor Swift just released the music video for her new single, "Shake It Out" for her new album, 1989, on Youtube Tuesday!!! (Boy, was that a mouthful!) Haha, anyway...it's definitely different than her older songs. It's more poppy, like Red had been, and she says that this is her first album labeled as pop and not country. But I like how catchy the song is, and how Taylor's basically saying that she doesn't give a care about what other people think of her. I think that's why she got mad when people called her out for dating several guys - but now she's not letting it get to her. Good for you, Taylor. No one has to agree with her lifestyle, of course, but they don't have to criticize her the way they did (by calling her names and such). And it's always great to have songs that encourage people to ignore others opinions and just be themselves :) I'm looking forward to her new album and commend her for trying a new style, even if I'm not into it. It's always good to experiment! :)
In other news, I've been reading "The False Princess", which is really good! It's about a girl, Nalia, who, as the title implies, discovers that she's not really the princess, but instead a stand-in to protect the real one - her real name is Sinda, and she's really a peasant. But it's not as simple as that - Sinda discovers that she possesses magic hidden deep within her. A plot against the kingdom soon unfolds as well (which I won't give away for spoilers), and it's really interesting. It's definitely one of my favorite books that I've read this year. I'm totally righting a review for it sometime after I finish it :)
My mom got me a new phone Thursday!!! :D It's white and has a pretty case (one that I had picked out) and I think it's the iPhone 5!!! It's got a better camera, runs better, and I guess since, it's an updated version, just overall better in quality than my older phone :) But there's one problem - I can't move my music over to my new phone! :( The new phone said something about my Apple ID being on another device and that I can't download it, and I think my mom/Manny said that I needed to update my phone stuff to my computer...
...But that's a problem because I don't have my laptop! I had to take it in because, as I posted last week, the darn M key wouldn't work! So I'll be without it for like three weeks or so, so no music and no laptop for me for a LONG time...Actually, that's why it took me so long to post this blog post (and why I forgot to post yesterday for my reviewing blog - sorry about that, by the way :/) But thankfully I have access to other computers, and really, I should be thankful that I have my own laptop - and a Macbook Air at that ;) And I hope my actions reflect that, because I really am grateful for both my phone and laptop :)
Meemaw came over Friday! We played some card games like Old Maid and Match (I really need to get a better pokerface because it's hard not to smile during the game!) and she and my mom talked and we chatted and stuff. And I finally gave her a (belated) birthday gift that I had meant to give her on her birthday - remember that T-shirt that I made at the library a few months or so ago (or did I ever post about that?) Well, my mom said that IF I didn't wear it all the time or was in love with it, I could give it to her. And I put it away for months or so and didn't think about it, so I guess that showed that I didn't want it as much (though I do think it's cute - I don't know if I posted a picture of it up or not, and I probably didn't, but I want something in the middle of it - like a logo or something). Anyway, I'm glad she enjoyed it. Giving gifts is just as great, if not better, than receiving them, especially when the person who you gave it to loves it (and I think she did!) Actually, seeing that look light up in their face when they get the perfect gift is a gift to myself :)
I feel like my writing's FINALLY GETTING BETTER!!! WHOHOO!!! I have been reading a really great book, and I have been reading some great advice on developing characters which ultimately develops the story, but I think it has more to do than that - I honestly believe believe that me changing my perspective on life has reflected that. I know I haven't delved too deeply into what I've been struggling with for the past three or four years, but it totally warped my perception on life. I kept feeling like there were times when I'd rally myself up and told myself that I was a writer and was going to succeed, but then there were other times when I just thought, "I can't do this; I can't write as well as others; I'll never make it to become published". I am totally rewiring my brain NOT to think that way anymore. Actually, I know we all do at some point and time, but, now, whenever I do, I'm going to inspire myself with a quote, look at my Stay Strong bracelet, pray, and/or keep telling myself "I can do this". In fact, I'm going to do it now: I AM a writer. I AM good at what I do. I AM going to finish the story that I'm meant to finish, and I WILL become published if that's truly what I desire.
My mom got me a new phone Thursday!!! :D It's white and has a pretty case (one that I had picked out) and I think it's the iPhone 5!!! It's got a better camera, runs better, and I guess since, it's an updated version, just overall better in quality than my older phone :) But there's one problem - I can't move my music over to my new phone! :( The new phone said something about my Apple ID being on another device and that I can't download it, and I think my mom/Manny said that I needed to update my phone stuff to my computer...
...But that's a problem because I don't have my laptop! I had to take it in because, as I posted last week, the darn M key wouldn't work! So I'll be without it for like three weeks or so, so no music and no laptop for me for a LONG time...Actually, that's why it took me so long to post this blog post (and why I forgot to post yesterday for my reviewing blog - sorry about that, by the way :/) But thankfully I have access to other computers, and really, I should be thankful that I have my own laptop - and a Macbook Air at that ;) And I hope my actions reflect that, because I really am grateful for both my phone and laptop :)
Meemaw came over Friday! We played some card games like Old Maid and Match (I really need to get a better pokerface because it's hard not to smile during the game!) and she and my mom talked and we chatted and stuff. And I finally gave her a (belated) birthday gift that I had meant to give her on her birthday - remember that T-shirt that I made at the library a few months or so ago (or did I ever post about that?) Well, my mom said that IF I didn't wear it all the time or was in love with it, I could give it to her. And I put it away for months or so and didn't think about it, so I guess that showed that I didn't want it as much (though I do think it's cute - I don't know if I posted a picture of it up or not, and I probably didn't, but I want something in the middle of it - like a logo or something). Anyway, I'm glad she enjoyed it. Giving gifts is just as great, if not better, than receiving them, especially when the person who you gave it to loves it (and I think she did!) Actually, seeing that look light up in their face when they get the perfect gift is a gift to myself :)
I feel like my writing's FINALLY GETTING BETTER!!! WHOHOO!!! I have been reading a really great book, and I have been reading some great advice on developing characters which ultimately develops the story, but I think it has more to do than that - I honestly believe believe that me changing my perspective on life has reflected that. I know I haven't delved too deeply into what I've been struggling with for the past three or four years, but it totally warped my perception on life. I kept feeling like there were times when I'd rally myself up and told myself that I was a writer and was going to succeed, but then there were other times when I just thought, "I can't do this; I can't write as well as others; I'll never make it to become published". I am totally rewiring my brain NOT to think that way anymore. Actually, I know we all do at some point and time, but, now, whenever I do, I'm going to inspire myself with a quote, look at my Stay Strong bracelet, pray, and/or keep telling myself "I can do this". In fact, I'm going to do it now: I AM a writer. I AM good at what I do. I AM going to finish the story that I'm meant to finish, and I WILL become published if that's truly what I desire.
As always, this post turned out WAY longer than I had meant for it to! I copied a lot of stuff down from my new (and first) diary that I try to make myself write in everyday - I'm pretty sure that I didn't mention that before, so that's ANOTHER thing to write about! Gah, I've got much stuff to write about! Stories, articles, blogs, diaries...there's just so much to write! But I guess that's what makes me a writer, right? I write all the time, everyday, every night...Laughing out loud, just kidding, but I DO write a little everyday. That's the only way to improve, right? Bye!!! :D
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