Piano was recently tuned and I am re-excited about playing piano again! That made no sense! Let me explain! Exclamation marks! But first! School happenings!
Today the Internet on our school computers died and my friend and I only got to identify two out of ten organisms that we discovered in our pond water/scum. And then the entire system crashed. Woopdedoodah for nonreliable school computers! Google didn't even work. GOOGLE! The embodiment of the Internet!
Also, my last period class only had about 16 kids. The rest of the class was out at baseball and track meets/games. Huzzah huzzah for spring sports. I don't think I'd ever have the stamina to do spring sports. I mean, (hectic sports sched)+(lots of tests and AP exams in spring)+(my annoying procrastination)+(my hectic sched)+(homework)=unhappy and totally stressed out ME!
Now, onto piano: when I first started as a wee lassie, I was totally gung-ho about it and practiced it tons without having my mother yell/tell me to go practice. Then, as I got older, I practiced only as much as I needed to, and dreaded my practice sessions (not that they were boring, but I just didn't like practicing when someone told me to, you know?). But, the cycle soon turned full circle, and as of some time in middle school, I started liking piano again! I think it was sometime after I read Gilda Joyce: The Ghost Sonata, by Jennifer Allison. It made piano seem mysterious and cool and exciting again.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Blue Screen...of DOOM DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
My laptop display is slightly blueish-tinged. I do not know why. It is sort of bugging me, even though blue is one of my favorite colors (see blog template!).
Anyway, onto the main topic of this here post: We did something in school today that actually made it seem less boring! Well, in science, anyway. A few days ago we trekked out to the pond on the outskirts of school property and gathered some pond water into Petri dishes, to start off our unit on classifying microorganisms! Huzzah!
And, today and yesterday's class periods were spent fighting with microscopes for the viewing of the said microorganisms. Classtime used for looking at cool things=fun. Classtime used for lecture notes=blahhhh.
It sort of reminded me of Chasing Vermeer and the U of Chicago Laboratory schools (man, I really want to go to a school like that. Public school is so dulllllllll.) in the way that we were actually thinking for ourselves (sort of--9th grade boys are sooo immature) and we were INVESTIGATING the world around us! Which sounds really cheesy, but I can't think of any other phrase to describe it right now.
And, because we went on that "field trip" the other day. Just like in Chasing Vermeer, when Ms. Hussey took the entire class to the Art Institute of Chicago. Lucky fictional kids!
School would be so much more meaningful if we got to actually do stuff to learn, instead of just sitting there and taking notes (speaking of which--we went over pronouns in English today. Apparently we're going through a grammar unit instead of our usual "talk about ethics and other theory-like stuff" regimen. In the words of my teacher: "crushingly dull".)
Also: English teacher who thinks grammar is "opposite of exciting"=cool teacher.
Oh and apparently all the creativity is sort of linked with psychosis, according to the Harvard Brain. So be KKERRAZZAAYYY!
Anyway, onto the main topic of this here post: We did something in school today that actually made it seem less boring! Well, in science, anyway. A few days ago we trekked out to the pond on the outskirts of school property and gathered some pond water into Petri dishes, to start off our unit on classifying microorganisms! Huzzah!
And, today and yesterday's class periods were spent fighting with microscopes for the viewing of the said microorganisms. Classtime used for looking at cool things=fun. Classtime used for lecture notes=blahhhh.
It sort of reminded me of Chasing Vermeer and the U of Chicago Laboratory schools (man, I really want to go to a school like that. Public school is so dulllllllll.) in the way that we were actually thinking for ourselves (sort of--9th grade boys are sooo immature) and we were INVESTIGATING the world around us! Which sounds really cheesy, but I can't think of any other phrase to describe it right now.
And, because we went on that "field trip" the other day. Just like in Chasing Vermeer, when Ms. Hussey took the entire class to the Art Institute of Chicago. Lucky fictional kids!
School would be so much more meaningful if we got to actually do stuff to learn, instead of just sitting there and taking notes (speaking of which--we went over pronouns in English today. Apparently we're going through a grammar unit instead of our usual "talk about ethics and other theory-like stuff" regimen. In the words of my teacher: "crushingly dull".)
Also: English teacher who thinks grammar is "opposite of exciting"=cool teacher.
Oh and apparently all the creativity is sort of linked with psychosis, according to the Harvard Brain. So be KKERRAZZAAYYY!
Kinds of Fans (no, not those things that blow air into your face)
There are two kinds of fans in this world--those who have the money to actively support their obsession, and those that don't have the money to buy all the STUFF but like it anyway.
Ex: a TV show (like Star Trek or something)
FAN Type #1: They buy all of the associated stuff that has anything remotely to do with Star Trek--DVDs, costumes, action figures, full-size models of the Enterprise (okay, not possible--but you get my meaning), etc. etc. etc. They really love everything about the series and buy the stuff to show that they really LIKE THE SERIES.
FAN Type #2: They also REALLY LOVE THE SERIES AND WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE OR WHATEVER whenever they can, and read everything they can about it, but don't have the means to buy all the STUFF. You getting what I'm saying? They would very much so like the stuff, but they can't buy it, which makes them feel like they're inferior fans or something.
Now, I know that you don't have to buy things to show that you really like something, but sometimes, when other type 1 fans say, "I've got all the action figures! And five versions of Spock!", type 2 fans can't help but feel a little jealous, or even annoyed. I mean, they UBER-LIKE that stuff too, but maybe they aren't allowed to get it (a possible obstacle is the parental unit--they mean well, but unless you have a job, you ain't got no resources for your hobbies. unless, of course, you convince them to buy it for you. in which case...well, you're lucky).
So why am I going on and on about this? Because I've had a similar situation happen to me in real life (with something similar to Star Trek....sort of). And I must realize that we are all different, and all spend our money differently. Not having fan-stuff doesn't not make you a fan! If that made any sense at all.
But, it would help if people were better at looking at the heart, instead of just appearances.
Ex: a TV show (like Star Trek or something)
FAN Type #1: They buy all of the associated stuff that has anything remotely to do with Star Trek--DVDs, costumes, action figures, full-size models of the Enterprise (okay, not possible--but you get my meaning), etc. etc. etc. They really love everything about the series and buy the stuff to show that they really LIKE THE SERIES.
FAN Type #2: They also REALLY LOVE THE SERIES AND WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE OR WHATEVER whenever they can, and read everything they can about it, but don't have the means to buy all the STUFF. You getting what I'm saying? They would very much so like the stuff, but they can't buy it, which makes them feel like they're inferior fans or something.
Now, I know that you don't have to buy things to show that you really like something, but sometimes, when other type 1 fans say, "I've got all the action figures! And five versions of Spock!", type 2 fans can't help but feel a little jealous, or even annoyed. I mean, they UBER-LIKE that stuff too, but maybe they aren't allowed to get it (a possible obstacle is the parental unit--they mean well, but unless you have a job, you ain't got no resources for your hobbies. unless, of course, you convince them to buy it for you. in which case...well, you're lucky).
So why am I going on and on about this? Because I've had a similar situation happen to me in real life (with something similar to Star Trek....sort of). And I must realize that we are all different, and all spend our money differently. Not having fan-stuff doesn't not make you a fan! If that made any sense at all.
But, it would help if people were better at looking at the heart, instead of just appearances.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Wire-free, it's good to be free... FREEdom!
My house finally has wireless Internetz! Huzzah! Huzzah! Hip Hip Huzzah! So, techinically, now I can watch KP episodes anywhere I want to in the house--my room, the kitchen, the basement, the bathroom (okay not really but you get the point). I really need to get another hobby. BURBERRYYY!
Ahem. But it sometimes doesn't work and then I'm still confined to the cable. Darn doodles.
Am listening to Diane Birch, who has the coolest music video ever (and plus it's a great song) go check it out RIGHT NOW! Please. Seriously--I love the beat, it has a very dancey sort of feeling it to it without being the speaker blasting, nightclub type (you know--Ke$ha and all that). Plus the background music also rules. :-P Her voice is the most unique one I've ever heard, and it has this soft, floaty quality that's very moving. But don't take my word for it. Go listen to her and form your own opinions! We are not taught how to think.
Ahem. But it sometimes doesn't work and then I'm still confined to the cable. Darn doodles.
Am listening to Diane Birch, who has the coolest music video ever (and plus it's a great song) go check it out RIGHT NOW! Please. Seriously--I love the beat, it has a very dancey sort of feeling it to it without being the speaker blasting, nightclub type (you know--Ke$ha and all that). Plus the background music also rules. :-P Her voice is the most unique one I've ever heard, and it has this soft, floaty quality that's very moving. But don't take my word for it. Go listen to her and form your own opinions! We are not taught how to think.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Fortress of Words/Secrets Protection
Still haven't chosen a new notebook to use for a journal yet, but I'm thinking about doing another hardcover one. That purple one was the first hardcover journal I've ever used, and I think that the hard covers (ahahaha) are better at keeping secrets than just a spiral notebook. Like sort of a fortress for your words. If that makes any sense.
Today at school we had this random fire drill in between classes. Yippee. Got to miss a few minutes of Spanish, which is pretty okay, but such a drag when you have it last period. Mehhhhhness. What was sort of cool about the fire drill was that when it started blaring BEEP BEEP BEEP the doors that led to other hallways automatically closed in. SOOOOO COOOL. It's like invisible elves were pushing the doors closed or something. Once again, this makes sense in my mind.
Today at school we had this random fire drill in between classes. Yippee. Got to miss a few minutes of Spanish, which is pretty okay, but such a drag when you have it last period. Mehhhhhness. What was sort of cool about the fire drill was that when it started blaring BEEP BEEP BEEP the doors that led to other hallways automatically closed in. SOOOOO COOOL. It's like invisible elves were pushing the doors closed or something. Once again, this makes sense in my mind.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Expanding horizons
This blog is now going to talk about reading, books, writing, school, and other things that can be categorized "my life". But the main talking about clothes is reserved for my very amateur-ish "style blog", Clothes Speak Louder than Words.
Speaking of the above, I just finished a journal! Since I rarely write in those things it's quite a big deal when I actually use up all of the pages in a blank notebook. Huzzah!
Speaking of the above, I just finished a journal! Since I rarely write in those things it's quite a big deal when I actually use up all of the pages in a blank notebook. Huzzah!
Hey--pictures! Real pictures! WWWOOOAAAHHHH MOMENTOUS OCCASION. Now, onto a new notebook that will probably take me that long or longer to finish (took me TWO YEARS to finish that one-inch pile of paper! well, one and three quarters).
Happy Easter!
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