Rainbow Kisses

It’s always like that
You throwing tantrums
You would hide away my most precious treasure
And because those places where you’d hide them
Would always be the same
Today I’ll wait for you there first

The seasons have brought along the evening sun
And the shadows have found me

With a shocked expression on your face
You stare intently at me
And suddenly turn away from me, seems like you’re pouting
When I say "I’m sorry"
You say “then come here, look at this"
"Our shadows have overlapped each other"

Because our umbrellas are colliding against each other
I’m unable to move forwards
And you laugh after seeing me like this
So I do it as well, like how you showed me
I pout the same way you pouted

You, who’s smiling so gently
All these while, all this time
You’ve been so precious that I could cry
You’re my most precious treasure

So you pout on purpose
And before I could respond to your “sorry"
You kissed me gently

From now on, it’s okay if you say slightly wilful things
But please say them only to me

“It’s too troublesome"
You’re not being frank with me
I wonder why you can’t just say it
“I like you"? it’s just these words

Sometimes I just want to hear you say it
Today is the day our names overlap each other
The day that our love starts to sprout

Lalalalalalalalala…

The rainbow is really pretty
No it’s you that’s prettier
To the you who’s starting to be shy

Thank you…
Thank you.

Back to School Blues

What's Playing In My Ear:"Niji (Nino Solo)"-Arashi

It's raining again. This weather makes me want to crawl under my covers and never come out again.
Well, now that I'm back into the swing of my school routine, things seem a bit more depressing around here. One of my friends is at school in Phillie, my other friends are back at JEWSKOOL, and I'm stuck on the bus with a bunch of annoying freshman.
Welcome to junior year.
My favorite classes are AP Micro Economics, Multimedia 2, and Spanish 3, but I think my chemistry teacher has a vendetta against students. The one thing I honestly like about my schedule is that I have media first=morning nap, and Spanish last=afternoon nap. It's perfect! :D
I am not sure what the problem is, but I have had a lot of trouble sleeping for the last few weeks, and it's really taking a toll on me. I cannot focus if I'm sleepy, but I get to bed on time every night and still fail to sleep. Insomnia? I hope not.
I finally finished "Eclipse," and I'm getting worried that my novel sounds eerily similar. I'd better take a different approach with my character development.
I really wish that I had more to say, but my life is pretty slow at the moment. So I'll just enjoy study for my math quiz and try to ignore the rain...
Where are my big fuzzy slippers?

Moonlight Justice

Moon Twilight.
If the noise of the moon dwelt in my heart...
Moonlight justice.
This pure white light...
...will reach our lives.
The world will collapse from
the devastating wind.
We will not give up
even if time has stopped.
Place the whistle of an
angel upon my finger.
I will send the living tomorrow.

Day and night.
Resonate with each other,
Day and night.
The people who aren't invited...
Hold over your head
your claw of anger.
Were you born
with only hatred?

Planet twilight.
If the noise of a planet resounds in my heart...
Within me,
Star knight justice.
This pure white light...
Believe in my courage.
...if it reaches our lives.
At any time,
yes, at any time.
My dream is within myself.

I'll give a shock!
Feel some justice!

Once Again

Once again we’ve now started moving towards the future
Start rowing, etch your feelings into your heart
You can get it if you reach out still
The dream you’d forgotten is there

Never being able to fly, we gazed up at the sky
Not being able to do anything, with no goals, we just kept searching back then

Just the time where we were lost passed
We went through sleepless nights
Surely the day will come where we’ll be able to arrive to the other side of the day we feared

Once again we’ve now started moving towards the future
Start rowing, etch your feelings into your heart
You can get it if you reach out still
The dream you’d forgotten is there

Not being able to see any things for certain, we questioned every night
Not being able to see anything around ourselves, we pushed through, madly running back then

So I wouldn’t forget, I engraved your voice which disappeared into the falling rain into my heart
Surely the day will come where I’ll reach you, along with the feelings welling up inside of me

Once again we’ve now started running to the future
The dream we drew surely matches our feelings
If you’re having regrets, don’t give up
The tomorrow we believed in is already there

We’d lost sight of
“the wish we made, the dream we drew” once again, we go to the future
Back then the anxiety we had
Is not going to be a waste, even if we keep waiting…
Instead of that, so we’ll fly higher, we have to lay low
So somehow we get another chance, now, once again
So again, again, again and again

Once again we’ve now started moving towards the future
Start rowing, etch your feelings into your heart
You can get it if you reach out still
The dream you’d forgotten is there

Stand Up!! We’ve now started running to the future
The dream we drew surely matches our feelings
If you’re having regrets, don’t give up
The tomorrow we believed in is already there

A World To Believe In

I've seen the tears and the heartache
And I've felt the pain
I've seen the hatred
And so many lives lost in vain

And yet through this darkness
There's always a light that shines through
And takes me back home
Takes me back home

No matter what exists
beyond that tall wall
I don't want to run away
I'll continue to walk onward
and won't forget

You gave me a world to believe in
You gave me a love to believe in
For the sake of love
I can become stronger
as long as you are here

When it looked like
my heart would overflow with tears
If I noticed, I was never alone
Even on the windy days
Even on the rainy days

And I see for one fleeting moment
A paradise under the sun
I drift away
And I make my way back to you
I won't forget

You gave me a world to believe in
You gave me a love to believe in
No matter how many times it takes
It can be redone
as long as there is a tomorrow

Every time people are hurt
the truth is that they'll be brought
closer to an important answer

You gave me a world to believe in
You gave me a love to believe in
For the sake of love
I can become stronger
as long as you are here

You gave me a world to believe in
You gave me a love to believe in
No matter how many times it takes
It can be redone
as long as there is a tomorrow

As long as you're here with me
As long as you're here with me

Let's keep on living

Keep The Faith

Before, you were speaking selfishly, but
Here, you know baby, there was a place you could belong
It's possible to be hurt even when you can say what you believe, so
quietly, you traveled in search of kindness
Now, you're crouching here, resting your tired wings

No, No, No! You show me the faith
I'll definitely keep it for you
Alone, we'll lose sight of tomorrow, so
We'll shout this out loud so keep the faith

With no enemies, and no impossibilities
We'll fly on in high gear, and fuel on the flames
We'll slip out of these boring days
It's a solid promise so keep the faith

In a town full of mistakes,
don't be afraid if something tries to change you,
what's in your heart can't be altered
Burdened by words that weren't said, and pain that won't fade,
the fake smile is firmly in place

No, No, No! You show me the faith
I'll definitely keep it for you
we'll keep a light shining for you,
so don't cry alone, Keep the faith

Even if my voice is far away, my heart is here in this place
We dream, and we fall down, but get right back up
We're going to bet it all on this so keep the faith

Everyone pretends that they don't see anything, and they hurt you
You can feel me nearby, can't you? I'll rescue you out from there

That's why, close to you...

"Sweetie."

No, No, No! You show me the faith
I'll definitely keep it for you
Alone, we'll lose sight of tomorrow, so
We'll shout this out loud so keep the faith

With no enemies, and no impossibilities
We'll fly on in high gear, and fuel on the flames
We'll slip out of these boring days
It's a solid promise so keep the faith

We dream, and we fall down, but get right back up
We're going to bet it all on this so keep the faith!

Happiness

Yeah, yeah, yeah....

Rather than grieving in the headwind,
if we imagine all will go well, someday times will change.

When we're engrossed in living and with trivial matters,
when we falter in painful love, we have to stand up again each time.

If we think of the comings and goings of memories, it is too lonely.
Because an exciting future is sure to be waiting over there for us.

Start running, start running, let's go and welcome tomorrow.
Let me hear your voice, I feel it all.
Don't stop, don't stop, these feelings move me now.
No matter how small the hope may be, it is just my one and only happiness.

Even the feelings of tears cannot be put into words,
because it's alright not to worry about certain things.
What color is the rainbow of happiness?

When we find the answer, we'll have accumulated more memories.
From here we can progress without fear to a new place.

'Till far away, 'till far away, the path leads on forever.
Let me hear you speak, I'll always stay beside you.
Don't stop, don't stop, I believe in these feelings.
The hope may not have a name yet, but it is just my one happiness.

Start running, start running, let's go and welcome tomorrow.
Let me hear your voice, I feel it all.
Don't stop, don't stop, these feelings move me now.
No matter how small the hope may be, it is just my one and only happiness.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, YEAH!

You're My Jewelry

The shine in your eyes,
is like a gem in the twinkling stars.
Staring into those eyes,
the whole world is enchanted.

What I am saying is "I love you,"
the meaning is the same.
Your flattering words put me in a trance,
why don't you kiss me?

Baby, come to me.
I love you, only you.
Hear me, only me.
You're my jewelry.

But even a jewel grows hazy,
your sweet charm does not.
Even a huge diamond,
is mere foil in comparison to you.

Tell me more and more,
continue your pleasant words.
Your whisperings make me feel like royalty,
Why don't you kiss me?

Baby, come to me.
I love you, only you.
Hear me, only me.
You're my jewelry.

You're my jewelry.

Summer Blues

How can this phone not be love at first sight?

What's Playing In My Ear:"Iris"-The Goo Goo Dolls

Summer flies by like water falling through my cupped hands. How I wish that I could save these moments forever. SUMMER, SLOW DOWN, DAMMIT!
I attended my first Sweet Sixteen party, and it turned out much more fun than I expected. I got a few looks from some guys, saw my friends, and found out that I have an inner hillbilly just itching to get out (I won the hoe-down contest). The only things that bugged me were:
A) I kept getting hit on by this one friend of mine
B) My hair went from straight to curly in just an hour of dancing
I also had my first slow-dance, but it was just with a friend. I don't like him or anything, it was kind of funny, actually.
My parents finally gave in and got me a new phone.....WITH TEXTING!!!!!! LG RUMOR, silver and green, camera, full keyboard, bluetooth, fun ringtones, and to top it off, I found a 1GB memory card for $9.95 to boot!
High phone bills, here I come.
I have actually been texting quite a bit, seeing as I strained a ligament in my foot this past weekend. I spent my last day with advil, ice, a footrest, and a marathon of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."
Worst Acting EVER.
At least I had a chance to catch up on my writing. I'm almost done with chapter twelve, where a lot of drama takes place. This summer has really been good to my fans. :D
I'm not quite sure what's been bothering me lately, but I have been feeling a bit blue. Maybe it's because last week I was constantly with my friends, but now I've spent most of this week by myself. I guess I just got a bit lonely is all, I mean, when you're off your feet it's tough to socialize. I used the opportunity to clean my room and finish reading this really interesting book called "Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Muslim Women." Now I'm reading "Queste," the latest "Septimus Heap" series book.
Maybe I need to meditate or something similar to divert my bad energy. Or I could cook, and by "cook" I mean "attempt to prepare some kind of food and end up causing an explosion."
Yeah, let's stick to meditation or Tai Chi.
Well, I'm off to change my Ace bandage, don't wait up for me. I'll be here....alone....
Damn, I need crutches or something to get me out of the house.

One Love

There were times when we wanted to say something,
but could not.
And there were times when we wanted to be honest,
but could not.
We have overcome those tearful seasons,
and now we shine so bright.
The images of happiness we have painted overlap,
to become one great love.
Let's live together always.

Even a hundred years from now, I will swear my love.
You are everything to me.
Believing in you, just believing in you.
The one I will share both good and bad times with.

No matter what you are,
No matter what I am,
Every part of us is precious to me.
As long as I have you,
I need nothing more.
I know we will be happy.

I waited for you in the rain,
not even knowing the meaning of kindness.
A misunderstanding caused us pain that night,
But still,
We have made it this far.
One invaluable encounter set off a chain of miracles,
our memories build upon each other.
The song of a new beginning echoes.

To the friends who laughed, cried, and supported us,
no matter what happened,
I can only say one thing to you now.
From the bottom of my heart is: "thank you."

Even a hundred years from now, I will swear my love.
You are everything to me.
Believing in you, just believing in you.
Let's make a promise in the tomorrow we will share.

You are the one and only person I chose,
in this whole world.
As long as I have you,
whatever future I have,
any future with you will be a shining one.

Self-Discoveries, Hair Dye, and Creepy Batman Nerds

What's Playing In My Ear:"Kitto Daijobu"-Arashi

I spent my entire day filling in as a camp counselor for my sister's bunk.
Now I remember why I decided not to work there again.
I am exhausted and cannot feel my toes. It is not that I do not enjoy spending my time chasing after a bunch of screaming miscreants, I just thought that this summer would be devoted to ME, and ME alone. So much for that brilliant plan...
Although I did not dress up as The Joker after all, The Dark Knight was AWESOME. As well as it being an awesome movie, it was even better seeing it at midnight with all of the local Batman nerds and virtually every teen in the city. The only disturbing part was getting hit on by a guy through one of his girl-pals sitting behind us. The conversation went as follows:
Girl: Hey, how old are you?
Me: Um, excuse me?
Girl: Yeah, the guy behind me wants to know so he doesn't become a pedifile when he buys you a soda.
Me: X_x
Batman nerds are SCARY PEOPLE. PERIOD.
Besides for the fact that I was nearly scarred for life, I believe that without a doubt it is the best movie of the year. There were at least four points in the movie where I thought it was over, but some sudden twist turned up making everything even cooler! I did not like Rachel's character in this one though, I was actually happy when she died. Heath Ledger was by far the creepiest man I have ever seen act in a role like this. No wonder people think this role killed him. SO what have we learned?
Christian Bale=WIN
Batman nerds=creepy sex fiends
Midnight movie releases=worth every penny
I am super-psyched that all my friends will finally be home for a good portion of the summer holidays! This summer has been considerably lonely, but I have gotten some quality time alone, something I really needed after this school year.
Well, I am on chapter twelve of my novel, getting the real story underway. Exciting, I know. I just wish that I had more time and inspiration for my work. I get writer's block quite often these days.
I just found my new favorite drama: Bambino! Bambino! is about a young guy from Hakata named Ban Shogo who leaves everything behind, dropping out of college and breaking up with his fiancée in dreams of becoming a professional Italian chef in the Baccanale fine restaurant of Tokyo. Ban Shogo is played by the über-hottie from Arashi, Jun Matsumoto, which is how I found out about it in the first place. This drama envokes tears, laughter, and makes you really re-evaluate people's lives and dreams. I think you should get off your butt and head over to crunchyroll and watch it!
I have been thinking of some kind of drastic change to apply to myself. This year has really been about self-discovery for me, and I think that I am finally learning about myself and finding out what kind of person I want to become. I feel that I have really grown this year, and especially over this summer. I want to find some kind of way to reflect the changes and express how I feel about the future. I also really want to surprise everyone when school starts again. I thought of cutting my hair, but I do not really want to part with my hair. Maybe dye it? Perhaps I need some other drastic surprise... Any ideas?
Well, I need to go back to the piano. If I want to get any better, I have to put in the time. At this point, it is a rivalry between my older brother and myself, as it has been since I was born. HUZZAH!

Verano Nights and Summer Días

What's Playing In My Ear:"PEACH"-Ai Otsuka

Anthony Bourdain's new season of No Reservations is on. I have only one thought: hell yes! This season, Tony seems a lot more loose, serious, and less sarcastic because he visits a lot of countries that have suffered immensly through hard times, like Laos, Columbia, and Saudi Arabia. Looks like this summer is not turning out so bad after all.
I am still looking to get my hands on a copy of New Moon before my friend spoils the entire book for me. Gawd, why must I wait for 45 other people on a library waiting list? I WANT MY VAMPIRES AND I WANT THEM NOW!
Because of all the free time and newly-found inspiration, I am writing my novel on a faster scale than ever before. Chapter 11 has just reached the meat of its plot, and this part is essential to everything that comes after. At this rate, I will finish the book before you know it.
Life is good.
I added Michelle Kwan to my "Skating Wall of Fame" last night. For those of you who are unaware, I am an avid fan of speed skating and figure skating. My favorite skaters end up on the wall over my bed at some point, hence "Skating Wall of Fame." At the moment, I have a Daisuke Takahashi collage that I made on the computer, an autographed photo of Casey Fitz, a Time Magazine article on Joey Cheek, and book clippings of Michelle Kwan. Now I need something of Apollo Anton Ono to add, and all will be well.
I want to get the 2008-2009 Arashi calendar, but....
1) No tengo una tarjeta de credito (ain't got no credit card)
2) No tengo dinero (ain't got no money) T_T
I need to get a job. FAST.
I will just have to settle for half-assed scans of the calendar that fellow rabid fangirls have distributed throughout the internet. Arashi goodness here I come!
I wish I could have traveled somewhere this summer. Everyone seems to have gone somewhere fun but me. Mum wants me to go on an NCSY service program to help children in Ukraine and Poland next summer, but I do not work well with kids, as last summer illustrated quite blatently. I do not even think that we will be able to go to Ocean City again, due to various reasons.
I will just have to settle for a bike ride to Cedarburg.
I have two friends right now who are currently not speaking to each other, and it just pisses me off. I hate getting caught in the middle of situations like these because I refuse to take sides, especially when both sides are acting just plain childish. KISS AND MAKE UP PEOPLE, IT IS NOT HARD!
I am still working on a costume to wear to the Batman opening on Thursday. Someone suggested I go as The Joker, which would be easy if I could find myself some face paint. Would I even look alright as a demonic clown? Heath Ledger did...
Clowns are creepy. 'Nuff said.
Time to go get scary.

A Storm's A Coming...

Xiu Yi!!!!! <3

What's Playing In My Ear:"Zen Me Ban"-S.H.E
Man, this is the cruddiest summer weather I have seen since that July blizzard in Colorado back in...wait, did Colorado ever have a blizzard in July? Scratch that. This is the worst summer weather I can ever remember.
It was extremely hot and humid this morning, and my mum called eight times from Chicago to remind me to water her plants. I dragged out of bed, feeling extremely tired and groggy from four hours of sleep, and proceeded to water ALL of the plants. Mind you, my mother is the biggest green thumb you will ever meet. Not twenty minutes after I water each and every freaking green flower and herb, it RAINS. All that work for NOTHING.
I hate my life.
Yeah, mum and her friend ditched me and went off for a fun time in Chicago leaving me to rot. I did not want to hang out with them or anything considering I age thirty five years for every ten minutes I spend with them, but it was a bit of an insult not to be invited. So I spent the entire day alone with no transportation because my bike's busted and I cannot exactly drive yet and no destination had I gotten a ride because Mequon sucks.
Mum was complaining: "Why didn't you go on an NCSY trip? I talked to Mrs.(insert mum's boring/cooking-obsessed friend's name here) and she says that her daughters are having a great time!" When I showed mum the pamphlet in January, when you SIGN UP, she said no to every program that they offered. Way to go mum.
This is the suckiest summer yet.
At least I got some more writing time in because of all the spare quiet time I get to myself nowadays. I am almost done with my first notebook (about 54 pages), which is a major milestone.
Maybe I will get some cooking done, I have been dying to try making onigiri again with my new and improved technique. This involves RINSING the rice so it does not become another rice-snowball incident. If not onigiri, I might just make some soups or something.
Gawd, I feel so domestic. Yuck.
ZOMG. The Taiwanese Hana-Kimi drama was totally awesome! I finally watched the whole series, and laughed my guts out! It got posted on YouTube, so I watched the whole thing from my iPod Touch. I enjoyed it so much, I stayed up until about 4 AM for the past few weeks just so I could squeeze in another episode. I hope that the legal issues regarding the filming of a second season get settled soon, because the end just kind of left ends hanging. Xiu Yi and Dao Xou were hysterical, I just couldn't get enough of them. And Quan.....@_@ Dreaaaaaamy.
Now that my girly rant is over, I'm off to paint unicorns and have a tea party in a frilly pink dress. Hopefully I'll remember to tack up the Arashi posters in my room. :3

Lazy Summer Days and Arashi

What's Playing in My Ear:"One Love"-Arashi
W00ts for a new summer layout! All the pale colors were making me feel sick. It's time for some new fresh colors and fonts! What do you think of the new design?
Geez, the summer is flying by fast... MAKE IT GO SLOWER!!!!
Well, my computer finally kicked the bucket. The hard drive failed, therefore I have lost everything that wasn't backed up. So that means that my music and photos are safe, but everything else is gone forever T_T
Why me?
Well, I took it as a chance to clean up my junk and start over fresh, and by that I mean....OVERLOADING MY REPAIRED HARD DRIVE WITH ARASHI! I'm talking much more than a few Mp3s...
about 66 songs, including limited release albums
12 music videos
50 avatars
20 wallpapers
over 100 magazine scans
and and entire piano book scan
Obsessed? Maybe. Happy? Definitely. :D
I'm still adjusting to life with my brother. It's weird to have an older brother living abroad for four years, and then he magically reappears. The idea is taking some getting used to, especially since he hogs the computer/TV, empties the fridge, and brings that teenage guy stink to my house. I swear, you could bottle that smell, sell it as insect repellent, and make a fortune!
Since school has let out, I've been working on that novel like never before. I've added two whole chapters and started typing an edited archive version for my portable drive. Since I'm not working or traveling at the moment, I get a lot of time to myself to work on the book. I just wished I'd spend more typing properly or practicing piano, but I'm so lazyyyyyyyy. :D
Speaking of which, Mum signed me up for summer lessons, so I'd better get some practicing in before Nathalie decides to hog the piano.

In Memorium of Miyuki Kanbe (1984-2008)

My dear sweet angel
now you sleep
You can be at peace
but this loss is deep

Youth is short
so it seems to be
And yours was cut
you left us breathlessly

And now you rest
you have left us here
Where you are now
there's no need for fear

Your talent inspired us
you made us laugh and cry
We will surely miss you
it's time to say goodbye

We will remember the happiness you brought
we will always see your smiling face
The joy, and laughter you radiated
You're in a better place

Your pain is gone
You wings can soar high
We will remember you always
You will never truly die

Vacation

Come on, come on come on
Let's go!
Come on, come on come on
Let's go!
Come on, come on come on
Let's go!
Come on, come on
Let's go!

Vacation
Need a little sun to break up all the frustration
And turn it into love
Ain't nobody gonna tell us what we gonna do because today it's up to you
Temptation comin' up to me
A little relaxation and I'll be great to be
Come on and weeky weeky loo
It's gonna start now
Kick it back, kick it back, kick it back to the track
Kick it back, kick it back, kick it back to the track

Vacation's where I wanna be
Party on the beach where the fun is free
We don't need a holiday, it's time to celebrate
'Cause I need a break, I need a vacation

Vibrations
Need to get me some and drive out all my complications
And turn them into love
Ain't nobody gonna tell us where we gonna be
Because today, today it's you and me

Vacation's what I wanna do
Party on the beach, fun for me and you
We don't need a holiday, it's time to celebrate
Repeat after me "I need a vacation."

Let's go!
Let's go!
Let's go!
Let's go!
I wanna be where the fun is free
So come with me

Vacation's where I wanna be
Party on the beach where the fun is free
We don't need a holiday, it's time to celebrate
'Cause I need a break, I need a vacation

Carmel Love Song

A slice of the red-dyed afternoon
Framed by the square window
It's growing dark, the day is ending
Tomorrow is the day you leave

Tenderness always brings loneliness with it
For the moment, let me close my eyes
Against the countless memories

You'll always be my treasure
It's funny how much I love you
If it means you'll smile someday
I'll wave goodbye from the bottom of my heart

From the veranda, I watched
The lights go on in the little street
A vapor trail drifts by
Is it because of my sigh?

If I put it in words, it'll probably bother you a bit
If I stand close and touch your hand, will you be able to feel it?
"Goodbye"

In our tightly held hands
The dream we believed in begins to move
I'll never forget you
The sweet evening sky begins to melt

You reach out your hand
Before the dusk
And try to catch the stars
Drawing nearer...
The truth is, I never want to let you go

You'll always be my treasure
It's funny how much I love you
If it means you'll smile someday
I'll wave goodbye from the bottom of my heart

And Believe in All

Like light turned toward a mirror
hate will soon splash back onto yourself
There is no loss or victory in terms of love
Gentleness should be seen as a strength,
not a weakness

So believe in love, let's try to believe
And believe in all, in this moment
because we're all living in the same era

So believe in love, let's try to love
And believe in all, everyone is allied
while looking up at the same starry sky

So believe in love, let's try to believe
And believe in all, in this moment
because we're all living in the same era

Anticipation

What's Playing in My Ear:"Orlean no Sei Senshi~Uranus to Neptune no Uragi"-SeraMyu
One more week, one more week. I ONLY HAVE TO SURVIVE MAKE IT FOR ONE MORE WEEK!
The last week is always the longest and more difficult portion of the school year for me. I'm just not a very patient person. I'm kind of worried about the fact that Shavuot falls on my first exam day, and I'm not too fond of rescheduling my exams. My teachers are nice enough, I'll find a way.
I still have not decided what to do this summer; I got offers to spend some time volunteering in Sweden/Italy, but my Aunt's relatives want me to go stay with them in Israel, and CGI still wants me to go be a camp counselor again. Decisions, decisions...
I took my siblings to go see "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" yesterday. It was a bit different from the book, and much darker than the previous film. Ben Barnes as Prince Caspian=yummy. Me likey. :D
I finally finished all of the books I've been reading for both pleasure and for school assignments, and now I have nothing to read. Any suggestions? I like all sorts of books, but mostly fantasy, romance, and historical fiction. Mum's been raving about this book involving Tsar Nicholas II, so I might end up swiping her copy.

I FINALLY wrote some more in my novel today! I got two pages done because I just got so freaking bored on account of our power being out. Using candles to light up the house must've kick-started some inspiration in my brain's creative center. I wrote two pages and I'm pretty happy with myself. Excuse me whilst I commence with my happy dance.

Yearbooks, Presentations, and Strawberries

What's Playing in My Ear:"Leavin"-Jesse McCartney
Ah, don't you love settling back into a school routine after four days away on a retreat? I don't.
I'm definitely going to fail my iSearch presentation later today considering I was too busy to practice my speech completely. Not to mention that I just found a bunch of errors in the final copy I turned in for about 150 points.
Fuck. I hate school.
At least I got my yearbook. I managed to come up with a better signature than last year:
You're as sweet as sugar
You're as sweet as honey
But when you're gone all summer,
Who will lend me money?
Nice poem, huh? It took me about ten minutes to come up with, but everyone loves it! Who knew that cheesy but cute poems made you a popular choice for a yearbook signature?
I was so excited about meeting other Jewish teens at the NCSY convention this week. My wish came true when I met this really cute guy at the NCSY convention who's funny, talented, and friendly, but he has a girlfriend. Story of my life.
I feel like strawberries. I know that's completely unrelated and random, but it's true. I want the strawberry patch I planted last summer to grow some berries that don't rot/grow too little/not ripen. Is that so much to ask of mother nature?!
I'm almost done with "The Mermaid Chair," which is about a married woman falling in love with a monk. How much more scandalous can you get? Wait, don't answer that...
We're also reading "Raptor Red" for Earth Science, but it's kind of like having one of those boring documentaries played on airplanes read out loud to you. I like PBS and National Geographic stuff, but this is ridiculous!
I'll just hang in tight until school is over.
Ten more days....ten more days....just ten more days....