It's been a while since I've updated, unfortunately. I've beens uper busy with school winding down and all the obligatory events that come with graduating from high school. I had a pretty amazing final theatre banquet (each year they just get better and better!), went to my first and final prom (underwhelming), won a new Canon Powershot Digital Camera at Project Celebration (thanks Nick and Baylor!), practiced my Texas Hold'em Skills, met the famous TV actor Ben Mackenzie (inspiring experience!), finished my senior scrapbook. attended a banquet other than my own as a date for the first time (Choir with Busby!), finally opened my own checking/savings account (I have a World Wildlife Fund Wolf portrait on my debit card!), and ordered my brand new MacBook Pro (completely decked out and upgraded!).
This senior year ...
I've recieved some really beautiful compliments. I've learned the importance of balance and practiced its execution in a way I've never been capable of doing before. I've developped a better sense of self-confidence, and a renewed belief that I will achieve all of my extremely large dreams. I've dealt with rejection and disappointment. I've learned new things about myself. I've cultivated a love and appreciation for poetry. I am super excited about my future.
I know this entry was too vague and too unorganized, but now that school is over I hope to take the time ON MY NEW MACBOOK PRO to elaborate on all the amazing things I've just sort of brushed over in these past few entries. I'm looking forward to a summer of relaxation, making money, spending time with friends, travelling, and improving myself and my skills. I want to put my best self forward when I move to Austin in less than three months.
Post title from "Graduation" by Vitamin C. =] Old school!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Off the pillow and into the air
Wow -- so a lot has happened and I don't really know where to start. So ... as uninteresting as this is ... here's a blanket list:
- Blood Wedding got disqualified at Area. Heartbreak ensued. Merg.
- Ukulele came in the mail, been practicing like crazy! So great!
- Africa concert = mild success. I was overwhelmed by the fact I have so many crazy-talented friends, raised about $100. Not too bad.
- Started the Accutane precription. Blah. Thus, I've been using a lot of special shampoo, lip gloss, and lotion. It's not too bad yet and I believe I'll bet left with porcelain skin, but still its a trifle inconvenient and I feel sort of vain for taking pills for a cosmetic reason when I don't even take medicine when I'm sick! =/
- Saw a groovy, sensual version of one of my favorite plays "A Mid-Summer Night's Dream". 'Twas extraordinary.
- Partook in some pretty epic conversations with some really amazing people.
- I've been working on banquet and AP test stuff
- Went on UIL Academic Regionals trip for Literary Criticism. I was blessed with the most godly of tests (a question about RENT? analysis over a poem I've written about all year??) Basically, this test was MADE for me. However, we didn't advance to state. However, the trip was still fun.
- On said trip, had one of those wonderful epic conversations as previously mentioned with a truly wise person.
- It's been raining and overcast a lot. I really like that.
- I've been spending BEAUCOUP DE TEMPS at Roots coffee house. Anyone been there yet? It's really nifty. The baristas are kind, the music is killer, and the atmosphere is perfectly condusive to writing poetry and song lyrics.
- Oh yeah, I've been writing a lot of poetry and song lyrics.
- Bought a prom dress. For $20. From Earthbound. -- Yes, a tad unconventional, but so am I!
- I went to the Renaissance festival! DUDE. IT WAS SO FUN. I need to go back and purchase all the things I passed by. (hello, raspberry beret!) Boy, do I regret not shopping more.
- Encountered a very strange coincidence. But, I do not believe in coincidence, so it must be meant to be!
- Saw some cool movies (Earth & Wolverine) with some equally cool people.
- Drove a gimungous SUV. Big change from my tiny purple car.
- Made homemade pizza!
- Went to a party ;]
- Changed a headlight by myself!
- I've been working a lot on directing my Studio Fest show, "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds". My cast is splendid and so easy to love. We're making tie-dye show shirts this week!
- Praying school does not get cancelled due to Swine Flu Freak Out. I really have too much to do, including AP test and banquet to get those things delayed!
- Caught a cold -- paranoia in me worried about Swine Flu. Realized it was dumb and got over it 5 days later. Yay for a good immune system. =]
- This week was TAKS week! Basically, second spring break! I spent a lot of time with friends. It was good.
- Learned a lot about myself, surprisingly.
- Talked to my dad for a good 3 hours. It was spontaneous and unplanned and happened at 11 pm until 2 am on a Wednesday night. About everything. About life. About the past. About the future. I cried a lot, but it was cathartic.
- Headed Thespian Induction. It was fun to dress up as a dominatrix and pretend to be mean. ;] But everyone said I sucked at being intimidating because I smiled when I was trying to yell. Haha!
Wow. What a busy springtime! And that's only been the past month!
I'm sorry this wasn't more descriptive, but I'm really not sure who reads this anyway.
I leave you with pictures of Scarborough Faire:
The girlies. AK, Bethany, Me, Libby. It was an amazing day.
Post title from "My Metrocard" by Le Tigre
- Blood Wedding got disqualified at Area. Heartbreak ensued. Merg.
- Ukulele came in the mail, been practicing like crazy! So great!
- Africa concert = mild success. I was overwhelmed by the fact I have so many crazy-talented friends, raised about $100. Not too bad.
- Started the Accutane precription. Blah. Thus, I've been using a lot of special shampoo, lip gloss, and lotion. It's not too bad yet and I believe I'll bet left with porcelain skin, but still its a trifle inconvenient and I feel sort of vain for taking pills for a cosmetic reason when I don't even take medicine when I'm sick! =/
- Saw a groovy, sensual version of one of my favorite plays "A Mid-Summer Night's Dream". 'Twas extraordinary.
- Partook in some pretty epic conversations with some really amazing people.
- I've been working on banquet and AP test stuff
- Went on UIL Academic Regionals trip for Literary Criticism. I was blessed with the most godly of tests (a question about RENT? analysis over a poem I've written about all year??) Basically, this test was MADE for me. However, we didn't advance to state. However, the trip was still fun.
- On said trip, had one of those wonderful epic conversations as previously mentioned with a truly wise person.
- It's been raining and overcast a lot. I really like that.
- I've been spending BEAUCOUP DE TEMPS at Roots coffee house. Anyone been there yet? It's really nifty. The baristas are kind, the music is killer, and the atmosphere is perfectly condusive to writing poetry and song lyrics.
- Oh yeah, I've been writing a lot of poetry and song lyrics.
- Bought a prom dress. For $20. From Earthbound. -- Yes, a tad unconventional, but so am I!
- I went to the Renaissance festival! DUDE. IT WAS SO FUN. I need to go back and purchase all the things I passed by. (hello, raspberry beret!) Boy, do I regret not shopping more.
- Encountered a very strange coincidence. But, I do not believe in coincidence, so it must be meant to be!
- Saw some cool movies (Earth & Wolverine) with some equally cool people.
- Drove a gimungous SUV. Big change from my tiny purple car.
- Made homemade pizza!
- Went to a party ;]
- Changed a headlight by myself!
- I've been working a lot on directing my Studio Fest show, "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds". My cast is splendid and so easy to love. We're making tie-dye show shirts this week!
- Praying school does not get cancelled due to Swine Flu Freak Out. I really have too much to do, including AP test and banquet to get those things delayed!
- Caught a cold -- paranoia in me worried about Swine Flu. Realized it was dumb and got over it 5 days later. Yay for a good immune system. =]
- This week was TAKS week! Basically, second spring break! I spent a lot of time with friends. It was good.
- Learned a lot about myself, surprisingly.
- Talked to my dad for a good 3 hours. It was spontaneous and unplanned and happened at 11 pm until 2 am on a Wednesday night. About everything. About life. About the past. About the future. I cried a lot, but it was cathartic.
- Headed Thespian Induction. It was fun to dress up as a dominatrix and pretend to be mean. ;] But everyone said I sucked at being intimidating because I smiled when I was trying to yell. Haha!
Wow. What a busy springtime! And that's only been the past month!
I'm sorry this wasn't more descriptive, but I'm really not sure who reads this anyway.
I leave you with pictures of Scarborough Faire:
The raspberry beret I didn't buy. =[ & Oh my Gosh, the nun is playing a ukulele!
Beautiful scents. I love all aesthetic and sensual pleasures to an absurd degree.
Beautiful scents. I love all aesthetic and sensual pleasures to an absurd degree.
The girlies. AK, Bethany, Me, Libby. It was an amazing day.
Post title from "My Metrocard" by Le Tigre
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