first update on the laptop - July 19 8:22pm
In case you didn't see my facebook, or read the tagboard, I have a Dell PURPLE laptop now. I got it 6 days ago. So far it's working great. I haven't had big
troubles with it so far really, except I can't get things to print to my downstairs printer (I keep my laptop in my room on my desk). It came with Windows 7, a
web-cam built into the laptop, and I also get wireless internet all around my house. It's amazing, I love it so far.
I'm handling the whole Paula & Brittany leaving thing okay I guess. I have my moments where I just break down and cry sometimes, but other than that Im okay. I
still talk to Paula on facebook a lot, but I cant call or text her right now b/c we don't have a long-distance plan on our phone, but that will change soon b/c
my aunt (the one in Alabama) is moving to Germany this summer. Ive been texting Brittany and facebooking her as well. She's coming back around November or December
so I will definitely get to see her again. Paula, I'll have to wait until next summer b/c hopefully if we save enough money, my mom & I (possibly also Liz) are gonna
go to Europe to visit my aunt and the family, and Im hoping I'll be able to see Paula as well :)
I went to a couple graduation parties on Saturday with Jonni, and at both parties, I kid you not, me & Jonni were the
only friends there from the time that
we were at the parties. It was kinda sad b/c each girl invited a lot of people to their parties from our school and me & Jonni were the only girls to show up.
But Jonni & I made both girls happy by making an appearance to their parties, so all is well, and Im pretty sure both girls can come to my party.
Oh, SPEAKING of my party, I havent been able to update for a while b/c of all the prep-work we've been doing; cleaning, painting, getting supplies, planning the
food (we havent even
started making the food), etc. It's been tiring for me, and bothersome for my back, but it'll all be worth it in the end. It's also
been good practice for me for my future career someday in party planning and catering, except hopefully my career won't involve so much prep-work as getting ready
for my party does ;)
Last week, I found out that I got a scholarship I applied for in like January. I received $1000 for the scholarship. And together with that, along with another
scholarship I got at graduation for $900 and another award I got from JCC for $1570 a semester, I have a
free ride for school this year. I also will have
2 jobs up until after New Years, and then one job for the rest of the year, so that should also help me with SUNY Alfred next year and then the 2 years after that.
On top of all that, my grandma has quite a load of money saved up for me for college and I also have some money in my bank account, so hopefully all of that, as well
as future scholarships I'll hopefully receive, I should have enough money to buy my own car as well. I need to retake my road test, and hopefully soon. I've been
considering taking it in a different place, and my parents agree. I just haven't had a lot of time to get out and practice in those places b/c of all the party stuff.
But after the party, there will be LOTS of time to practice, and I definitely need it. My dad had me drive today to Olean to get the oil changed in the can and drop
my mom off at the chiropracter, and my parking was a little shaky, so I need to start practicing again and hopefully pass my second road test, whenever it'll be.
Alright loves, that's all for now. I have to go and see what else can be done for party-prep stuff. Until next update &hearts
paula! :*( - July 6 4:22pm
My dear German friend Paula is back home, safe and sound. Saturday (right after Brittany's & Zach's party)
I went to Paula's host house and stayed the night. Then the next day her host parents, me, Paula, Brittany, & Zach all went
to the airport around 9 in the morning to say goodbye. It was really sad. Brittany didn't cry b/c she was hung over from
her party the night before, her host mom cried a little but not her host dad, and me and Zach were just
bawling
together. Im still really sad. I cry every night, or whenever I see or hear something that reminds me of her. I dont do
well with this stuff at all, Im weird like that.
Now, I forgot to update about this in the past, but on the day it came out, I went to see
Toy Story 3 with Jonni &
Sarah. IT WAS FREAKING AWESOME! I was hoping that it wasnt gonna suck b/c Im a believer in sequels not being that amazing
& just ruining the original story, but this was an exception for my belief.
My summer has just not been that exciting so far. Ive only been to 3 graduation parties so far and didnt really do a lot
at those parties. Im hoping with the upcoming ones, as well as mine, will be more eventful and Ill have more pictures up
on facebook from those (especially my party).
graduation - June 27 9:42am
Im gonna make this update about graduation REALLY quick. Today's my grandma's
90th birthday & we're taking her out
today, so I have a LITTLE time to update.
Graduation went REALLY quick. It was only like
an hour & a half b/c we had a small class graduating. Out of
64
students only
56 graduated. There were
7 speeches that were relatively short & spread out throughout the
whole ceremony (
including the
valedictory & the
salutatory), 2 songs performed by the senior chorus
members, and the presentations of awards, scholarships, and diplomas. Obviously, I received my diploma, but I also got
a
scholarship for $900. I didn't cry at all during the ceremony. I was
laughing the whole time, and I didnt
get that many pictures taken during the ceremony, but I do have some pictures on facebook from after the ceremony, and a
few from before as well. So check those out when you get a chance.
Alright lovelies, there was my graduation. Congratulations to those who graduated, and to those who haven't yet, enjoy
it while you still can. Sure, high school had its ups & downs, but you never know how much youll appreciate it until it's
all over.
grades & graduation tomorrow - June 25 9:58pm
Got my report card in the mail today. The first grade is my 4th quarter grade, the 2nd is my final (or regents) score, and
then the other is my final average for the whole year (exception of Spanish IV b/c I didn't have a final, band/jazz bands
& gym class):
Eco/Gov: 98; 89; 94
Physics: 93; 82; 86
Pre-Cal: 95; 92; 94
Band/Jazz: 100; 100
JCC English: 97; 95; 95
Spanish IV Honors: 98; 98
Gym: 94; 96
My overall GPA for the 4th quarter was a
101.71, and my final GPA was a
98.97
Well, Im graduating
tomorrow. I can't believe how fast time has flown these past 13 years. It doesn't even seem
like it's real and happening. Ive already received some graduation cards & received some money, but it still doesnt sink
into my mind that I'm actually graduating. Who knows? It could happen tomorrow as Im walking onto the stage, or receiving
my diploma. I'll have pictures up on facebook as soon as I can from graduation. I guarantee that my parents will be taking
LOTS of pics
I have my scheduling done for this fall for college. Im gonna be taking business related classes & also a nutrition
course that I'm hoping will transfer over to Alfred State after this year.
2 days I felt a small
earthquake in my house. It was actually really cool. lol. No serious damage was done anywhere.
Just the house shook a little bit. haha
My piercing went pretty well. It's hurts a llttle now, but it's just from bendfing over & stuff. The piercing itself didnt
hurt too bad. For me, getting a shot in the arm hurts a lot worse than getting my belly button pierced.
That's about all really. There hasnt been a lot going on really. I hope your summers are going great so far!
GASP! an update - June 17 1:15pm
I can officially call it summer vacation b/c I'm not in school and Ive lost track of the date. However, I still have
graduation next Saturday and I also have a physics regents next Tuesday. I think, well I hope, I'll do okay on that.
So far, I know 3 of my final scores:
Eco/Gov: 89
Pre-Cal: 92
English: 95
So, sorry I havent updated lately. I was gonna update earlier this week, but I have a dog sitting job this week for
my parents' friends John & Stacey. I dont mind it really. It's good money for me, and also, they know that they can count
on me and it has also been good experience b/c Ive been staying the night at their house this whole week by myself. It's
been going good, no serious problems so far. The dog so far has had one accident in the house. Im hoping to keep it that
way for the rest of the week.
Nothing really has been going on since the last time I updated. We have our yearbooks now, Im graduating definitely, school's
out (except for the physics regents), and thats been about it. I just havent had energy or time to update b/c we've been
working on home projects for my party next month and also studying for physics and dog-sitting.
Tomorrow I have an exciting day.
Im getting my belly button pierced in the morning, and later on, Im going to see
Toy Story 3 with some friends. Im a little nervous about the piercing. I dont exactly like pain or needles. Im just
hoping that the pain wont be too bad.
Oh! I forgot to tell you! I have a job already for this upcoming school year. Im gonna be tutoring at my college, JCC!
My guidance counselor recommended me for the job, and I got it! I didnt have to apply. I got a letter in the mail, saying
that Im eligible to be a tutor, and that I had to sign up soon for it. And I did, and got the job! I can quit McDonald's
(if they EVER respond to me about orientation. They havent called me at all! I called them, and I was told it hadnt been
set up yet. X( ) after the school year starts, so I can just be tutoring, and then work at Cuba Cheese again, just b/c
I loved that job SOO much.
Alright lovelies, that's all I have for you. Ill try to update sometime after graduation (next Saturday), but if I dont
update by then, remember I love you and that Ive been kinda busy getting ready for this summer. :)
This Weekend - May 31 12:48pm
Friday was my road test. It did NOT go well. I got so nervous that I flunked my parallel parking. And the guy was
mumbling which way to turn and I would repeat what he said to make sure I went the right way, but apparently, he counted
that as "poor judgement of where to go." Plus my road test was also in an unfamiliar town that I dont drive in often. And
he took off for that too. So, Idk when Im taking my next test, but Im hoping I have a different guy. That guy was a total
ass to me.
Saturday & Sunday was my senior trip. Overall it went well. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was pretty cool, and the zoo was
a lot of fun! Except on the first day, a kid in my grade got into trouble. He tried to steal a stuffed kangaroo from the
gift shop, even though he had his own damn money, and got caught by the police. He was sent home the next day. The water park
hotel we stayed in was SOOO much fun! Im glad that we got to stay in a water park resort, b/c when we went to Cedar Point
the next day, we weren't allowed in the water park.
Sunday was amazing. Me, Sarah, Paula, & Brittany went on the Raptor, Iron Dragon, Mantis, Millenium Force, Magnum, and
2 water rides to cool down. We
were gonna go on the Maverick, but while we were waiting in line (we were SOO close
to getting on!!) Paula checked her phone and she had a text from Emily, a girl in my grade who Im okay friends with, saying
"Are you guys ready to go? B/c everybody else pretty much is." She had texted us at 5:00 while we were on the water rides.
So we flipped out, thinking that they had left without us, so we got out of line, hurried over to our meeting place, and
find no one there except a girl and her boyfriend, and another girl, Brittney Yeager, who I just CANNOT stand (She is a fat,
rude bitch who thinks shes all that, but is really super annoying, stuck up, full of herself, and rude). We asked them what
was going on and they said that everybody split and were meeting at 6:30, leaving at 7:00. I said out loud to Paula, "We
couldve had time to get on the ride. You have no idea how pissed I am" Then she replied back snottily "Why? Because we're
leaving at the same time we were originally?" I replied to her "Because I couldve been riding a roller coaster right now
instead of listening to your damn voice!" Then she never said another word to me after that.
Well loves, thats all the energy I have for this update. I had my second to last marching parade today, and Im beat.
Im gonna go take a nap now.
5 Weeks and Concert - May 23 10:53am
Got my 5 week grades last week.
Eco/Gov: 96
Physics: 90
Pre-Cal: 99
Band/Jazz Band 100
JCC English: 95
Spanish IV 99
I dont know what my overall average is. But we're pretty much done with school now. We're in review mode for finals and my
one and only one regents!
The concert overall went well. We made
several mistakes during senior high band. The pop group and the chorus sucked
from what Ive heard (I didnt watch either). I was crying after the concert. I really am gonna miss playing in Jazz and
Senior High Bands. If it weren't for our amazing director, I probably would have quit percussion a LONG time ago. I have
a
video of our
opening song for jazz band uploaded onto facebook. You should check it out!
I have a
VERY busy week this week. Here's my schedule:
MONDAY: Getting out of school early to go to a concert
TUESDAY: Job interview @ McDonald's at 3:30
WEDNESDAY: FREE
THURSDAY: Academic Banquet Dinner at 6pm
FRIDAY: Road Test/Jazz Band Shirt Pick Up/People coming over and staying the night
Saturday-Sunday: Senior Trip
Idk WHEN Ill be able to sleep this week. I probably wont get much sleep at all. Good thing Im updating now, b/c I probably
wouldnt have had much energy to do it later.
New Layout - May 16 4:36pm
Obviously, new layout.
Im doing something similar to Alona's and Amy's blogs. They have posted things on their sites that are related to
what they want to do later on in life, such as game reviews and writings. Im gonna be posting recipes on here for you guys
to try to make at home, and I hope that you guys will try them out and tell me if they are tasty, or disgusting. :)
I went shopping today. I got two new tube tops, 3 pairs of flip flops, and a new wallet, as you can see below:
I was sick all last week. It probably had to do with me
running around all of last weekend. Saturday morning, we
went to Rochester to visit friends, but we left super early. We were there until 2ish, then left b/c we had to get to
Cuba Cheese so I could get the cheeses for Alfredo I was cooking the next day for Mother's Day. Sunday, we got up early
again b/c Liz wanted to have breakfast with us. After that, we went to pick up my grandma and brought her to my
aunt's and other grandma's house. Immediately when we got there, I was cooking. Also this day, I was driving the whole
time pretty much, so I never really got a break and had time to relax, so that could've added to my exhaustion and getting
sick.
School's going okay. We're in review mode for physics now, which Im glad we are b/c I need all the review I can get. My
very last high school concert ever is this Thursday. Im not nervous or worried about it, I just want it to be over. For
jazz band, our opening song has my solo in it, and it's longer than my Christmas concert solo was. It's also a
"funk" song, and Im not the best at funk beats. For
senior high band we are playing a song that has
INTENSE
percussion parts, and since there's only 3 percussionists, counting myself, it takes a LOT out of us. Im just glad that
I dropped chorus, b/c I wouldnt have any energy left. Plus, the teacher has made the high school students sing with the
middle school choruses, and vice-versa. My opinion, that's STUPID. I think that middle school and high school choruses should
stay in their own concerts, but that's just my opinion.
Okay, that's about all for now. I have to work on that lovely English paper. Until next time lovelies!
