Disease and Holiday Cheer

So for about 4 days I've been sick with something that is causing my tonsils to swell to unimaginable sizes and my nose to just stop functioning. Sooo... I've been doing a whole lot of nothing. Mostly I've been lying around going on Youtube and Memebase, watching cheesy romantic comedies, hacking/ nose-blowing, and staring at myself in the mirror wondering how come my hair only looks that good when I'm about to take a shower or not going to see anyone for days. So far it hasn't been enjoyable.

My Girl Scout buddies came over yesterday and I was so desperate for company I was hopping up and down even in my state of disease. And because I love them dearly I had to print out pictures of skulls and crossbones and label everything I came into contact with.

So right now I'm living for those moments when I haven't already heard that hilarious Stephen Wright quote on Youtube and the anticipation of many presents in my near future.

Happy Holidays!

Favorites:

Books~
To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee
Hex Hall- Rachel Hawkins
(Book Series)-
The Sisters Grimm- Michael Buckley
Mysterious Benedict Society- Trenton Lee Stewart
Fablehaven- Brandon Mull
1-800-Where-are-you- Meg Cabot

Movies~
E.T.
Tangled
Pride and Prejuide(2005)
Stardust
Murder by Death
Labyrinth
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

Colors~
1. Dark Blue
2. Seafoam Green
3. Chocolate Brown
4. White
5. Violet Purple

Animals~
I like all of them in their own right... Maybe not Mosquitos.
I like Bats the best though.

Food~
Refried Black Beans

Drink~
Black Cherry Soda/Kool-aid

T.V. Shows~
Doctor Who
Psych
Corner Gas
Chuck
Sarah Jane Adventures
Castle
Bones
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The Upside Down Show

Music~
I like to classify by band.
Rush
Depeche Mode
Queen
Christina Perri
Coldplay
Chameleon Circuit
Natasha Bedingfield
Genre: Classic Rock 80s

Things~
People walking into conversations at awkward moments
That really great comeback you thought of during the argument
The sound of rain
Reading a good book while it's warm inside and raining outside
Sitting on the porch while it rains
The smell of old books, vanilla, a dewy morning
Having a day where you just constantly smile
Theatre
That A-HA! moment
Making name combinations that sound cool and mean something
The Powerpuff Girls theme song

It's been a while...

The title says it all. It's certainly been a while. In fact a year and 6 days so I've decided to write a blog entry filling in as many of the wholes as possible in a brief and concise manor! :)



School~
I'm actually in 8th Grade now! It's going okay, I got Mr. Sell again (YES!)and I have probe math AHHH!!! All of my teachers are really fabulous this year. Unlike last year with a certain demon math teacher! It was a great academic year for me, though. I'm going to miss my Language Arts teacher tons. I didn't like her in 6th Grade, but I really grew to love her in 7th.



Summer~
We went to Utah and Colorado mainly. In Utah we made really awesome glass flowers, met LOADS of family, and had an all around fantastic time along with great tidings of Hostess Snowballs! <3
In Colorado we went to Mesa Verde a stop we did the last time we were there, but wasn't really explored to the extent it was this time around. We got to see some really fascination cliff dwellings left behind and learn a lot about the native people.

Later we stayed at some of my Dad's friend's house. It was great and they took us Horse-back (cleaning, grooming, leading) riding and Aaron and I got to hold a baby horse. Literally, we got to hold it in our arms!
Friends~ Last year I made a bunch of new friends: Samantha, Savannah, Taylor, and more! It was an awesome year for me! :D Still besties with Lydia, Sabrina, and Julia of course. And keeping in touch with Taia, Meghann, and Brenna.



Book~ Gah! So many! If you really want to know look at my Shelfari.
~~~ So yeah Toodles~~~

No more cave kissing!

Okay, so recently in many of the "popular" books I've been reading( Hunger Games, Maximum Ride, etc) They've had two of the main characters fall in love. Of course since I really did not like these books they had no character development and they're first kisses were in a cave. I don;t know why, but it is really annoying me because they shouldn't be in love! well, they can have a crush on each other, but really kissing in a cave. It's a bit serious don't you think? rawr. NEVER believe the hype kiddies.

--------Book Reviews------

The Hunger Games: There are many things that turn be into a giant squid of anger this book would be one of them. I only found one character deep. There was no real suprises. The main characters made me made and the only sweet character got speared. Hm... 2 stars?

The 13th Reality: The Journal of Curious Letters: So creative and fun! You might want to keep a journal to find out the riddles along with Tick! Each character was deep and funny. I found the blend of fantasy and science fiction totally enjoyable. A great read. 4 1/2 stars plus there wasn't a single cave kissing scene in the entire 508 pages! Whootus Whootus!

-------7th Grade------

it's definitely going to be more challenging than any other grade mostly because the amount of homework. And NO time after school to breath much less get anything done. I'm liking most of my teachers even My language arts teacher. The only real exception to this rule is My Math teacher who calls on you for doing nothing. if you look away from her for a second she will yell at you for not paying attention. If you cough she glares at you! A significant change from my 6th Grade Math teacher who was the most amazing math teacher the world has ever known! Long Live Mrs. Chen!

Another review? You've got to be kiding me!

Stardust The Movie:
The movie was better the book. I would probably give it a four and a half star rating. With extra points for the discreteness of "those" scenes. *wink* Overall the plot is very original and the humor is better than most fairytale love stories too.

Stardust the book Neil Gaimen:


I give the book three stars as in I liked it, but was probably less clever than the movie. *le-gasp* ANd points off for the language and not discrete enough "scenes". Must I say.. Say no more.

Review:

Horesradish by the Infamous Lemony Snicket:

It is just really a collection of quotes that "Lemony Snicket" has made up, but they are absolutley brilliant! I make fun of my mother for ripping up pieces of paper and sticking it in to bookmark pages, but now I understand. Thank you The Santana/Randolph Family for giving me this splendid book. ***** Five stars! To truly understand the morose genius behind this book you have to read it. WHich is an activity I highly recomend!... No seriously.

New New New Doctor (Pun pun pun from new earth)

COUNTDOWN!

New Doctor was awesome and I really want to try fish custard!