I Finally Feel Like An Aquarius

So, Aquarius' are supposed to be really arty, and creative, and can express their emotions well through other mediums than just talking. And for the longest time, I can honestly say that I didn't think that description fit me very well. (I thought I was more of a Capricorn - determined, studious, intelligent, etc.). Until yesterday, that is. I had this wonderful creative streak, where I ended up pulling out a bunch of art supplies and finishing a painting project that I had put off for years, just a simple "slap on a coat of whatever color paint" type of thing. So I got that done. And now, I have my supplies out - paints, glitter, watercolors, masking tape, origami paper, etc. - and am on an art blitz. And I realized that my writing habits fit the Aquarius type, too. I could literally stay up all night typing up stories on my laptop, which I guess is a way of expressing emotions or whatever.

So, now that that's out of my system, I can bore you with a long post about whatever I did this past week or so. Haha, just kidding. There isn't really anything important to report. Oh, but I did manage to find, record, and watch Casablanca last week, and I thought it was great...one of those classics that everyone has to see at some point in their life. And my first Humphrey Bogart film, actually. My second Ingrid Bergman film though, I saw Intermezzo: A Love Story a while back. There's a certain quality to old films, a beauty that you don't see nowadays. Although there are great films made these days, nothing compares. It's cinematography in its purest form - no computer-generated images, no green screens, etc. Okay, that's my deep analysis for the time being.

Oh, and I love the tv show LOST, which is in its final season on ABC. Questions are starting to be answered, and yet as each question gets answered, another twist is added into the plot. But I think that's why I love the show. And the cast is just amazing...and the plot...and well, everything about it. I really can't wait for next week's episode!

So I'm going to end it here, as I watch Ella push around a leftover plastic Easter Egg from years ago that is now her toy, while simultaneously watching the Olympics.

Valentine's Day

Today was a wonderful day...

So, after waking up an hour later than normal, I relaxed for a few hours, just surfing the web and listening to music. Then, I went out to Carmike Theater to meet up with Emma, Sylvia, and Anita. We saw Valentine's Day, which was a great movie. It had a huge cast, and I loved how the stories intertwined with each other. It was hilariously funny, and yet very sweet at the same time. Then, the four of us went over to El Maguey for dinner. I ordered the chicken fajita chimichanga, which was delicious. We talked nonstop, and laughed, and had a great time.

And now I'm watching the Olympics - pairs ice skating is on right now, which his probably the one thing that I really look forward to during the Winter Olympics.

So this is going to be a short post, but I'm tired and don't really feel like typing. So I leave you with a quote from "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare...

"Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say goodnight till it be 'morrow."

Valentine's Day: To Hate or To Love?

Yes, this is quite a random topic for me, but nonetheless, I feel like writing, and I did promise my readers (I hope there are more than one of you out there!) a post about my thoughts on the approaching holiday, Valentine's Day.

So, on one side of the coin is the "hate it" thing. Valentine's Day is really just a marketing trick, people spend a bunch of money on cards, candy, chocolate, flowers, and/or valentines (if you're young enough to still be able to give them out at school without it being awkward). I admit, it's fun when you're young, and you like it for the candy, and seeing how many valentines you get. But once you're old enough to realize the real meaning - a day of love - then it just feels stupid. That is, unless you have a significant other to share it with.

But, on the other side of the coin, it's a great holiday. It's a day of romance, and in today's times, with all the stuff going on, people forget the significance of their partner, the one who will always be there for them - and a national holiday is the perfect way to help people remember how lucky they are to be with the person of their dreams. And even though it's a lonely day for some of the single people out there (me included), everyone will get their chance to enjoy Valentine's Day with someone at some point in their lives.

Well, yes, I guess I don't have as much to say on the topic as I originally thought, but still I shall post it. (Excuse my weird grammar in the last part of that sentence...I think it's from watching the 1936 version of "Romeo and Juliet" today...) Anyway, my Valentine's Day this year is going to be spent with Anita, Emma, & Sylvia. We're going to Carmike to see "Valentine's Day" and then going to dinner at El Maguey, which should be awesomely fun.

So, that's my opinion on Valentine's Day. If you care to comment with your opinion, please do so - I would love to hear other's views on this holiday.

A Bunch of Random Thoughts

So I'm really hoping that the power doesn't go out tonight...I especially hope it doesn't go out while I'm typing out this post. And please excuse the random topics and quick topic changes...I have lots of energy right now.

- I got my permit on Monday! So, my mom took me to the DMV, and after our number getting skipped over, and getting another number, I took my vision, signs, and knowledge tests. I obviously passed all of them, and got my picture taken and picked out all the rest of the stuff for my permit. I got a temporary 20-day permit, which I have to carry around until my actual permit gets mailed to me.
I didn't drive home or anything because of the snow, so the first time I officially drove was yesterday (Thursday), when I had to go to the orthodontist. And then I drove my bro and mom out to Krispy Kreme to get a couple dozen doughnuts for the weekend. And I managed not to crash the car!

- I am officially going to say that I'm a music junkie. I don't know what I'd do without my iPod. Or my cell phone. Or my laptop, for that matter. Alright, let's just change that to technology junkie while I'm at it. I have favorited way too many websites, videos, etc. and have sent way too many text messages and have bought way too many songs on iTunes. Haha, I have no life.

- My simple pleasure (remember the list we made in Mrs. Allman's class one day about these?) these days is doubling up on school work on Monday, and then watching movies on Tuesday or whatever day it happens to be. I found some random movie from the 1940's with Ronald Reagan in it one day, and I was like "OMG...cool!". So I watched it...it was good. Oh btw, it's called "Santa Fe Trail"...doubt anyone cares, but whatever. I love the Turner Classics channel...probably thanks to our 1930's decades project, because I am now taping practically anything from the 30's/40's that looks at least semi-interesting. Yes, call me a nerd...I don't care!

- I love Wake Forest basketball. I don't think there's anything more fun than watching Naz T Deac during a second-half timeout. And I love their half-time performances...the YMCA kids that come and play basketball some games are really good...one kid actually shot a basket close to the 3-point line and made it! And I laugh at my dad and his seatmate yelling at the refs. I have a wonderful time every game...

- I'm sick of all the snow and slush and ice and everything. It's so uncharacteristic of me...I would normally give just about anything to see snow. Now, with a few systems under our belt so-to-speak, snow is just a pain in the butt. I would love to see grass again soon!

- And this one, well, this one's just random...but I decided to put it up anyway. Excuse the length, but I'm copying directly from a magazine, and there really wasn't a way to shorten it.
I bought an "M" Magazine like almost 2 weeks ago. I laugh every time I get a magazine because I always go straight to the horoscopes, even though they never get the prediction right.
So I had to laugh at this one, my February love horoscope: "Happy Birthday, Aqua Girl! Thanks to a full moon and your ruling planet, Uranus, everything is aligned to make this your best month yet! And right around Valentine's Day, a shy sweetie is heading your way! He's attracted to your charming personality and your big smile, so don't be surprised when he sweeps you off your feet. The planets indicate that this one is a keeper! Total swoon!"
And my "flirt 411" also compliments of "M": Guess what? Your crush is totally nervous to talk to you, so be your outgoing self and make the first move! By writing him a flirty note in class or sending him a sweet text, he'll feel way more comfortable around you and will want to spend tons of time together. Both of you will be amazed with how much you have in common!"
My love match this month is Taurus (birthday between April 20 and May 20). My lucky days are 1/28 (which wasn't really all that special, come to think of it) and 2/22.
So I laughed..and my decision of the year comes into my head: to love or to hate Valentine's Day? Well, I think I'll leave that for my next post...

Alright, I hope you've survived my whirlwind post...bye for now!

When You're Fifteen...

I think this weekend has been one of the most fun weekends of my life.

Emma, Anita, and Sylvia came over Friday evening to celebrate. We went out to Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse for dinner, where everyone told the waiter that it was my birthday, and so I got sung to and got a piece of cake out of it, along with the humiliation of the whole restaurant (and it really was quite packed) staring at me. But I guess it was worth it.

And so after dinner, we went back home and listened to music and read magazines and I opened my gifts (Anita got me an iTunes gift card and a travel bag, Sylvia a Border's gift card, and Emma a shrinky dinks jewelry kit, which I can't wait to open and test out...) until I got roped into being the subject of a makeover. Yes, a makeover. And as a girl that has only worn real makeup (other than concealer) one time in her life, this was a big deal. I had to give in, because I knew that every time we got together, the idea would pop into someone's head. (Yes, Emma, Sylvia, and Anita had already gotten the idea into their heads at the sleepover at Sylvia's house just after Christmas, and I wouldn't let them at the time.) And so, here I was, seated on the floor of my room, with Anita sitting in front of me, putting on foundation, and eyeliner, and mascara, and lipgloss. Of course, I have to say, the finished look was pretty nice, simple, and sweet-looking. And now, by the request of all three of them, I have to go makeup shopping, which makes no sense since I barely go anywhere, with homeschool and all. But whatever.

So, after the makeover, we had cake and ice cream (which by this time, it was like 11:30...) and then set up camp in my room, and talked for a while before Emma and Anita fell asleep. Sylvia read, while I listened to songs on my iPod, and then we talked for a while longer before going to bed around 2am.
We all woke up around 10:45 the next morning, and had french toast for breakfast before everyone left. Then, I watched True Lies and Space Cowboys with my family before going to bed.

Then, on Sunday, my birthday, I woke up and turned on my radio to 105.7 and guess what song was on? Fifteen by Taylor Swift...I couldn't believe it! It was extremely fitting. A while later, I went out to the hill on my street and went sledding with my bro and our neighbor. It was fun, until my mom and I raced Quinn and Austin down the hill, and I got snow all over me. But it was still fun. When we came in, we had dinner (spaghetti and meatballs with salad and garlic bread), then watched Disturbia and 1408, both of which I had seen before, but they still kinda scare me. I opened the gifts from my parents, a Lego Toy Story set, a Geocaching thing, and money. I love them. I wrote thank you cards while I let Ella out to play, and then went upstairs to go to sleep.

So, overall, I had so much fun this weekend. Next up - Valentine's Day!!!