People Are Strange, That's Why They're Called Strangers

This is one of my favorite lines in a song. Because it's so true. We're all a little bit strange. Have you ever been so scared of life that you can't possibly have one? That's how I feel right about now. Unsure, scared, anxious, D all of the above. I used to be so ready for the future and now I just want it all to stop. Why would I want to leave this place where I'll always have someone there for me? No idea.

Lost in the Maze of My Mind

Tonight I am going to a corn maze for the first time since I was younger! Which is kind of terrifying, because I have no sense of direction. And recently there was a story on the news about a young couple having to call 911 after getting lost! I hope that's not me. :(

Fall Festivities

Deep fried oreos..You know what that means!! It's fall festival time! :D Tons of fried food, apple cider, and people galore. I simply can't wait. And fall fest isn't the only thing about fall I'm excited about! There's pumpkin patches, jumping into leaves, haunted houses, corn mazes, and so many more activities! I just love fall, even though I hate what season comes after it. Hurry up fall break:)

I Hate Public Speaking

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This picture perfectly depicts the way I feel about public speaking. I'm a complete scaredy cat! But today I was shown a video that made me realize I'm not alone in my utter cowardly nature. This video's message proved to me and the rest of my class we all have a natural fear of talking in front of people. We all get a little weak in our knees, perhaps stutter and stammer through whatever it is we are trying to talk about. We all stay up all night before the speech, partly because we are studying like crazy, and partly because we are too stress and nervous about messing up or something ridiculous. So this means that we should not be afraid anymore! We should band together against this fear, and march right up to the podium with our head held high, because we know we are going to do the best we can do under the circumstances.

Best Call A Surgeon

This coming Tuesday, September 13th, is a big day for the world of indie music. So many albums are dropping I don't even know what to do with myself!! Das Racist, Neon Indian, CANT, and one of my favorites St. Vincent! And there's more but I can't even think of them I'm so excited. You should check out St. Vinnie's newest single from her upcoming album "Surgeon". I dig it!

You're Cooler Than Cool..You're Ice Cold

I just realized that I have eight followers! That's so crazy that you are all interested in what I have to say! I feel specialllll:) You all should too, because following me makes you super cool. (Ice cold) Which is why I'm giving you guys this invisible high five in my head right now. <3s and stuffs

Up Up & Away

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As I have expressed earlier, I really want to become a journalist. But not just any journalist. I want to travel the world and write about my experiences to share them with everyone! I know that it sounds a bit far-fetched, but hey, they always told us to dream big right? So this is my big dream. It's what I'm shooting for. I wouldn't be totally crushed if I didn't achieve this goal, I'm pretty easily content. I don't care if I live in a crappy apartment and eat soup every night, as long as I'm doing what I love to do I'll be happy.

Pink Elephants

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It's a tennis thing, you wouldn't understand. Yes tennis is pretty much all I do with my life at this young age, and it's getting a tad bit boring after eight years of doing the same thing. I'm super tired all of the time, and my knees ache all the time. Especially when it's cold or raining. I don't mean to complain by any means! It is my decision to play anyways. My mom has even encouraged me to quit, but I only have one more year to play. Let's just hope my knee doesn't crack in half and I won't be able to walk around my college campus.

The Next Four Years

Indiana University Bloomington
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I'm sure most of you reading this have heard about my total excitement of getting into my dream school, Indiana University. I seriously love it there. The campus and everything in it is just so perfect for me. They have a school of journalism, which I plan on trying to get into my freshman year. Assuming that is that they accept me, because most have to wait until their second year after they finish their general classes. But I feel like I'm driven enought to do both. :) Did I mention I was excited? More like completely stoked! Only 163 more days of high school, and then I'll be moving on to where I want to be, and what I want to become. :)

Hopeless Romantic

Marc Chagall "The Birthday" aka "The Kiss" 1915
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I chose this picture from someones 'tumblr.com' account because not only is Marc Chagall one of my favorite artists, I feel like this describes me perfectly. Beginning from a young age, I was fascinated with fairytales and falling in love. I thought it was just the greatest thing in the world. As I've gotten older, I've began to realize that love doesn't totally exist in fairytale form. But you find someone who loves you for who you are, and all you hope to be. They accept you for your weird habits, and love you more because of them. As cheesy as this is to most of you reading, it's pure honesty on my part.

And They Went Willldddddd

This summer I experienced the most incredible concert I've ever good fortune of going to. Bright Eyes. The lead singer of the band, Conor Oberst is like..my girly highschool crush. Needless to say, I was pretty starstruck by being merely feet away from him. He is such a visionary, and the lyrics honestly made me cry in front of a huge hall full of people. Oh, and the opening band, the Mountain Goats, were pretty good too. Their drummer looks like the dead comedian.

Ten Books On My Shelf (that I'll never get rid of)

1. Just Kids
2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
3. The Host
4. Harry Potter saga
5. Lord of the Rings (& The Hobbit)
6. Birdwings
7. John Belushi Is Dead
8. TTYL,TTFN,L8R G8R
9. The Importance of Being Earnest
10. The Grand Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Runnnnniinnggggg!

Tennis tennis tennis tennis. Yes that is pretty much my life at the moment. Everyday we have practice until 5:30, and most of my schedule revovles around that. Everything from the food that I eat to what clothes I wear seems to circle around this sport! As exhausting as it is, I wouldn't trade these experiences for anything. I love my teammates and all the laughs we have together. We are all there for each other, pushing ourselves to the limit with positive thoughts and encouragement.

Meet Bernedette Louise Sommers

Bernedette, better known as Bennie, was your typical six year old. She loved her friends, coloring, and her daddy. But she was hiding a desvasting past. Three years ago, Bernedette lost her mother in a tragic car accident. This story begins as normal day for Bennie, but feelings she had been repressing will soon surface with an intense plot twist and a leap into action! Things will not be the same.

Opinion Piece

My muscles were so sore after our tennis team's first conditioning session. I literally felt like I had been kicked down some stairs, thrown out a windown, and then hit by a garbage truck. Surprisingly, I hadn't though that I was that out of shape. The next day was brutal though. I could barely drag myself out of bed. The practice only lasted about two hours, and it was full of mile-runs, sprints, and wall sits. Sounds thrilling, huh? Well, guess what? I get to do it all over again today!

I Am "Poem"

I am hopeful and eccentric
I wonder what the future holds
I hear the rustling of the trees
I see the beauty in things deemed undesirable
I want to make a difference
I am hopeful and eccentric




I pretend that I know what I am doing
I feel uncertain about the present
I touch the tension around me
I worry about the unknown
I cry because of forgotten memories
I am hopeful and eccentric




I understand some things you cannot change
I say that we should all work together
I dream of a better tomorrow
I try to achieve happiness by helping others
I hope for the best
I am hopeful and eccentric

Ambling Alp :)

Oh Max Schmelling was a formidable foe
The Ambling Alp was too at least that's what I'm told
But if you learn one thing you've learned it well
In June you must give fascists hell
They'll run but they can't hide

You must stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done
Stick up for yourself son
Never mind what anybody else done

And when those thunder clouds are cryin
(in the skies, in the skies)
And when those fireflies keep shining,
(in your eyes, in your eyes)
Keep your mind on the time,
With your *hiney on the line,
Keep your fleet feet sliding
(side, to the side)

Now the world can be an unfair place at times
But your lows will have their compliment of highs
And if anyone should cheat you
Take advantage of or beat you raise your head
And wear your wounds with pride

Peace & Understanding

Most people don’t try hard enough to see the other fellow’s problem. I bet you are wondering why I chose this picture from picasaweb.google.com. Well this is the way it seems like people look at one another's opinions and problems. They just push it to the side and forget about the other persons agenda. If everyone listened to each other, then this world would be a much nicer place to live.
Throughout the play, this statement is made present. Whether it is Mama and Ruth not listening to what Walter has to say about his outlook on life, or if it's Linder, completely disregarding the family's moral values and what they want to acheive from buying the house. If they could just communicate between everyone then there would not have been any drama.

Still Responsible?

Once children are grown, their parents are no longer responsible for them. Cutting-edge statement, huh? I chose this picture from newbiemommy.com to relate to this statement because it shows a young child in adult clothes, and in some way it's a metaphor to a grown adult that is still a child that could need parent's guidance every now and then. Do I agree with the statement? Depends.
In act II & III of the play, Walter was given moneys from his mother, to help him get on his feet, and in the end, it was just a major disappointment and burden to the whole family. In Lena's case, I do not think she should not have had to support Walter and his actions because they were detremental to the entire family.

Sweet Dreams

You should hold onto your dreams; if you work hard enough for them, they will come true. This picture most definitely expresses the statement. It came from drmartinlutherkingjr.com, an entire website devoted to his dream. I cannot think of a better depiction of dreams than the one Martin Luther King Jr. had and his speech with the resounding words of "I have a dream" delivered at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. He dreamed of equality for all people, and eventually it sort of happened. The equality of men may not be perfect like it should be, however it has improved a great deal.
This statement is used throughout the entire play. Beneatha's hopes of becoming a doctor. Walter's dreams of providing a better life for his family. The characters strive for what they want out of life and hold on to their dreams with everything they have.