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[Oct. 23rd, 2009|01:03 pm] |
I went to the school library today. We’re done with novels in my humanities class for the semester, so I decided to pick up Pride and Prejudice to read for fun. After a lot of searching and wandering I finally found it. When I handed it to the guy at the check out counter, he looked at it for a second.
“You’re checking out The Works of Jane Austen, huh?”
“Yep, that’s right.”
“Don’t you just love all the witty banter? It’s like an 18th century Gilmore Girls!”
It made me laugh. I’ll hopefully read most of it this weekend since most of the girls I hang out with are out of town, and I don’t have much work to do. I have been wanting to take care of all the books on my “to-read” section of goodreads, so this is step one. |
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[Sep. 28th, 2009|05:06 pm] |
In middle school I would hang out in the orchestra room after school to practice cello or make videos and mess around with my friends. In high school I would be in the music room for hours and hours before, after, and during the school day. I would even be there on the weekends for rehearsals, camps, and cleaning
Now, even though I'm only in the University Orchestra, I walk into the performing arts building and I feel so comfortable. The clinking lockers, the trumpets practicing down the hall... I love the feeling of sitting in a practice room with my cello. I love that there are arm chairs and tables tucked into nooks in the locker hallway. I love that all the cellists that I walk by say "what a fabulous instrument." I love that I walk out of every rehearsal singing to myself.
Even though I really haven't made that many friends in the music program, I just feel like I'm walking into second home. After all these years I can't imagine not being part of an orchestra. |
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| A recent musical love. |
[Sep. 27th, 2009|08:36 am] |
I've recently fallen in love with this song. I saw the music video a long time ago, and I thought that it was one of the coolest stopmotion videos I have ever seen. I still love to show it to people. I recently downloaded the song, and I can't stop listening to it. You should listen to it too.
Life is okay. This Sunday morning is just very calm, and I'm leaving for church soon. When I get back I'll do some homework and eat some ramen. I wish that I had envelopes, because I would love to write some letters. I'll have to go buy some tomorrow. |
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| College! |
[Sep. 25th, 2009|06:54 pm] |
So, I haven’t written in this blog for a very long time, but a friend recently encouraged me to start again. Starting a blog is number one in the article “18 Ways to Improve Your Mood in 5 Minutes,” but I don’t need to start a blog as I already have one that just hasn’t been touched for a while. I probably won’t do this daily, but I might be writing semi-frequently.
It’s Friday, and as excited as I am to not have classes for the next two days, I’m also a little sad. There isn’t a whole lot to do in Rexburg. During the week I hang out with a small group of friends that I’ve started gathering. Most of them are gone this weekend though, and I don’t really know what to do with myself. I suppose I’ll do homework, make tea (with my brand new kettle!), listen to music, and actually sleep in. It all feels a bit lonely though. I’m getting used to hanging out with people almost all day, whether we’re eating, studying, or just watching hours of youtube videos. If I’m not with my roommates or other friends I start feeling so small on this campus. Now that I’ve overcome the awkwardness of making new friends and being a little more outgoing, I have to become comfortable with being alone again.
It’ll all be fine though. I’m enjoying the life of a college student.
Expect more stories after this entry, I think. Nothing noteworthy happened today, and if I start backtracking now then all my stories will be diluted in the haste of typing them all up. |
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| but that was when I ruled the world! |
[Nov. 9th, 2008|11:28 pm] |
So here's the story.
I had the Coldplay concert tonight. It was me, Jessica, Gianna, and Yoni that went, and we've all been so excited about it as it approached. Our drive was fun, we bought shirts before the concert, and debated over buying food or not. When we finally sat down we were all kind of disappointed though. We spent $61, which got us tickets that were in the top balcony on the third to last row from the top. This concert was a really big deal to us, and our view was blocked by speakers and props.
All of the sudden this very official looking guy walks up and says "Are you a party of four?"
We say yes.
"Can you please follow us" which made us really nervous until he said "Don't worry, you're not in trouble or anything."
So we followed this man and woman out into the hallway where they led us to a small area that leads to the stairwell.
He says "Alright let me see your tickets."
We hand them to him. I was nervous, but curious to what he was doing.
"Okay, so these tickets? They're pretty terrible. You can't see much. You're in high school right? Have your teachers ever had you play the trust game before? You close your eyes, fall back and someone is supposed to catch you. Well we're going to play a little game of trust, but you don't have to fall backwards. I want you to hold out your hands and close your eyes. No peeking. I'll tell you when to open them... alright. Open your eyes."
( Read more... )
Thanks Coldplay! Fantastic job.
I'll probably post pictures and the set list later. It's time for homework and bed now.
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| A nod. |
[Oct. 26th, 2008|01:01 am] |
Hi buddies.
I'm alive and well, I believe. I haven't updated in a very long time. I guess I just don't know what to write.
Blogging is strange. You are writing to express yourself, but you're generally writing for the audience as well. It leaves me in this weird spot where I don't know what to write about. Should I make this into a "let's talk about my day" diary, or more of a stream of consciousness? Or should I just post funny stories and pretty pictures? What are you here for?
While I like to just write and release all of my thoughts and emotions, I would like to write what people would want to read. Happy or not so much.
But I don't know who is alive in this little LJ community.
Whoever is out there:
Hi. I'm still here reading your journal.
I suppose you're doing the same for me.
Thanks for sticking through the emo, the crazy, the cryptic...
it's just nice to know some one is reading.
Okay. I'm going to try to update more, my friends. With what? Who knows. |
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[Oct. 6th, 2008|11:07 pm] |
I was salmoned today.
I was fun. |
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[Sep. 22nd, 2008|09:52 pm] |
I was just practicing when my hard case toppled over onto the front of my cello. I think my heart almost stopped. The saddest part was that it made a noise of pain when it hit the strings and wood at the same time. It was like my cello yelled right along with me.
Poor Lucy. :[ |
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| GIANNA DICTIONARY VOLUME ONE |
[Aug. 11th, 2008|10:34 pm] |
maybe [ˈmā-bē]
(adv.)
1. Never; on no occasion; at no time: I'll maybe make you a playlist.
2. Not at all; in no way; absolutely not: You can maybe take a picture of me later.
TRUE STORY. |
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[Aug. 6th, 2008|06:24 pm] |
You know what has surprised me?
The Dark Knight came out on July 18th. It seems like most of the U.S. has seen it except for me. The thing is, no one has spoiled it for me. I have no idea what happens in the movie besides Heath Ledger being the Joker and doing an incredible job.
Woo hoo for the world! Now that I've posted this, I'm probably going to see something online that someone failed to spoiler tag.
I don't understand why I haven't seen it yet. I need to just go, even if no one else will go with me. |
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[Aug. 5th, 2008|12:29 pm] |
So last week there was a lot of drama about putting me in AP Art History. My guidance counselor didn't want to put me in it until I was placed in a PE class, but Florida Virtual Schools told me I wouldn't be placed for another 4 weeks. This was kind of frustrating because it meant I would be missing the first week of Art History. Well my mom argued it out and kind of frustrated the counselor into putting me in the class.
Well, I was actually put in a PE class yesterday. So we could have avoided lots of unnecessary parent to counselor tension. Oh well. Looks like I'll be sitting at home working on this all day though.
Woo hoo! |
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[Aug. 2nd, 2008|04:15 pm] |
I've been so lazy this week. I didn't accomplish half of the goals I set. I was supposed to have at least 3 of my drawings done for AP Studio, but I haven't even started my second one. I know that I'll have to get myself away from a computer to get them done, so I'm going into overhaul next week. I am just bringing enough cash for a hot chocolate, some sheets of paper, and a couple pencils so that I can draw in Barnes and Nobles (it works for Ryan) for a few hours on Monday and Tuesday. Possibly the rest of the week too, since I'll have 5 drawings and a sketchbook to complete. I'm not dreading it though. I had forgotten how calming drawing was. I've been so busy that I never thought that taking time to just sit and draw would help me out.
The day is almost through though, so I'm going to get cracking on one of the drawings. Hopefully I'll be done with it by tonight. |
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| 1st AP studio assignment |
[Jul. 28th, 2008|07:16 pm] |
I have 6 assignments this summer for AP Art studio. This is the first one I've completed.
The assignment was to draw a detailed pile of clothes. It took me about 3 hours of straight work.
It's #2 pencil on 8x10 paper.
( process )
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| Florida Virtual Schools! |
[Jul. 10th, 2008|10:06 pm] |
Here's a story:
In 9th grade there was a girl. She was a lazy girl. So lazy, in fact, that she ended up failing a semester of her Biology class because she refused to do the work, which of course meant she didn't learn anything.
This girl now actually wants to boost her abominable GPA now, so she signed up for an online Biology class. She started the class today, and proceeded to finish about half of the first module. She was pretty proud of this since that meant that she was about 1/16th done with the course.
She ran into a problem though.
They have labs.
These aren't the highly anticipated virtual dissections though.
Alright. Enough with the third person. I had to take 5 different foods and pour 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide on them. I'm supposed to record my findings on my lab sheet. No big deal.
I picked: Sour Cream, Cherries, Mushrooms, Onions, and Cheez-Its.
So I'll tell you right now that the Sour Cream and Cheez-Its didn't do anything. They didn't have the enzyme that breaks down the hydrogen peroxide. The Cherry fizzed for about 4 and a half minutes, but then it was done. I was thinking "This is a'ight. I just have the onion and mushroom to go."
IF YOU EVER TAKE AN ONLINE BIOLOGY COURSE AND DO THIS LAB: DO NOT PICK THE MUSHROOM OR ONION.
After 40 minutes (and counting!) of this mushroom fizzing I'm just about done. I can almost guarantee though that this mushroom will continue to fizz until either the cup is completely empty of hydrogen peroxide or until I give up and just write down the two hour time.
Oh goodness. I'm afraid this is what the rest of my summer will be like. |
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| To Catch a Predator, please. |
[Jul. 9th, 2008|10:21 am] |
I logged on my facebook today and I had a message from a Mustapha Dibba:
"I saw your profile pic and I want to get to know you, first as a friend and who knows what afterwards.
I am fairly attractive, honest and generous with my time, never gets too busy to say hello or say a few kind words. I listen when you speak, and speak with you and not at you. I am a worldly, wise and maybe although I've suffered my share of hard knocks and broken hearts.... it's not bitter, but has grown from my experiences and I want to share what I have become with someone who has also grown. I am not afraid of commitment, I am not naive about love... realizing that it is a process that takes time and nurturing if it is to mature... and I am willing to spend that time.
I am 5' 8'' tall and average built. I work at The Gambia Telecommunication Company Limited (GAMTEL) as Manager Hardware Infrastructure and End User Support; I regularly visit the UK for conferences and training. My email is mdibba@gmail.com and my msn is m_a5dibba@hotmail.com if you fancy a chat. I sincerely want to be a true friend.
You aren't what you are until you are with the right guy. Love is true when there aren't enough words to describe how you feel and actions never seem to be enough. This may sound stupid but if you consider the saying: "If your not willing to sound stupid, you're not worthy of falling in love”, then you will give it a thought.
Take care and with my best regards.
Tafis x"
HE IS 31.
D:
WHY ARE SOME PEOPLE SUCH CREEPS? |
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