Hello everyone!
I'm happy to announce that I now have a more mature email address and that A Cappella is changing locations!
A Cappella can now be found under the name of 'Postcards From Far Away' at www.aphraditi.blogspot.com
The reason for the change in location is related to the email change. Since I'm kind of abandoning my old email, I feel too lazy to sign in to blogger separately while I'm signed in to my new email. So the change in location is also because of my chronic case of laziness. This being said, it's the same blog and I would love if you guys could take the time and follow my blog at its new location!
Thanks for being so loyal and I hope to see you all following the 'new' blog :)
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
The Last Weekend
School starts on Tuesday, and I'm not at all ready to give up summer. I'm going to miss the sleeping in, the relaxed breakfasts, the laid-back attitude, and the days of pure fun. I'm going to miss watching movies during the day because I just feel like it, and I'm definitely going to miss soaking up the sun and the beautiful weather that is soon to disappear.
Speaking of summer habits, ever since I came back from Europe, I've developed a bad habit of eating nutella out of the jar. My mom gets quite flabbergasted with me and my sister thinks I'm a caveman.
To make the most of this last weekend, I've been doing my heavily procrastinated APUSH summer homework and studying for the ACT that's coming up next weekend. Ideal, right? Don't worry, that's not all I did. I also went to the state fair! Yes, I'm not joking when I say that I have never been before. For some reason, we were always busy during that time of summer. Anyway, I enjoyed myself thoroughly. The food was amazing and I can definitely see myself going back next year. My favorite food was probably the island noodles from the International Bazaar.
I just realized that I still have to buy candy for my Link care packages. Whoops, totally forgot about that.
I am obsessed with Florence + The Machine. Her second album is coming out in November, and I literally can't wait. You'll be seeing her in the spotlight section soon enough.
Actually, I've been obsessed with British artists in general. Adele, Florence, Mumford and Sons, and The XX have been constantly circulating on my iPod for this last month. Maybe that will be the next mixtape...
That reminds me, I'm thinking of doing away with the 'Mixtapes' tab and re-incorporating the playlists into my posts, the way they used to be. Opinions?
I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer as much as me,
Byee!
Speaking of summer habits, ever since I came back from Europe, I've developed a bad habit of eating nutella out of the jar. My mom gets quite flabbergasted with me and my sister thinks I'm a caveman.
To make the most of this last weekend, I've been doing my heavily procrastinated APUSH summer homework and studying for the ACT that's coming up next weekend. Ideal, right? Don't worry, that's not all I did. I also went to the state fair! Yes, I'm not joking when I say that I have never been before. For some reason, we were always busy during that time of summer. Anyway, I enjoyed myself thoroughly. The food was amazing and I can definitely see myself going back next year. My favorite food was probably the island noodles from the International Bazaar.
I just realized that I still have to buy candy for my Link care packages. Whoops, totally forgot about that.
I am obsessed with Florence + The Machine. Her second album is coming out in November, and I literally can't wait. You'll be seeing her in the spotlight section soon enough.
Actually, I've been obsessed with British artists in general. Adele, Florence, Mumford and Sons, and The XX have been constantly circulating on my iPod for this last month. Maybe that will be the next mixtape...
That reminds me, I'm thinking of doing away with the 'Mixtapes' tab and re-incorporating the playlists into my posts, the way they used to be. Opinions?
I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer as much as me,
Byee!
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Nothing To Lose
I have reconciled with myself, with not being in Chamber Orchestra. I don't need to judge myself based on my accomplishments or my failures. I can just... be. I can just take each day as it comes, and accept that I can't be perfect. It's a work in progress, but I feel free. Free from that monkey on my back.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Joy To The World
This is extremely overdue, but I would never feel quite right if I didn't publish it. So without further ado, my Euro Trip playlist!
Note: Please keep in mind that these are not the only songs I listened to.
Hope it was worth the wait!
Note: Please keep in mind that these are not the only songs I listened to.
Hope it was worth the wait!
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Future Reflections
I feel like I've been falling behind with blogging this summer. Or maybe I'm just embracing a more laid back strategy. Yeah, I'd like to think it's the latter.
As Back to Business days approach, I keep experiencing a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach. Butterflies wouldn't do the feeling justice. More like squirrels. I know it's because I'm nervous for the coming year. My parents keep assuring me that I'll be just fine, but somehow I know that this year is going to be the ultimate test. I seem to have a knack for taking on much more than I can handle. But then again, I've had that tendency for a long time. I'm starting to reconsider some of the decisions I made in the spring. This probably sounds exponentially vague, but you can mostly likely figure out that I'm talking about classes I signed up for. With 3 major AP classes overlapping, goals of doing well on the ACT and the PSAT (didn't forget about that, did you?), and an after-school job, I feel like I'm getting too close for comfort to my breaking point. I guess we'll know soon enough. That is not to say, of course, that I'm not extremely excited! I like to think that I might go to prom, get my license, and have a chance at all the other fun stuff I know this year will bring.
I know I haven't updated the spotlight section for a while now. It's not so much that I don't have time or that I don't know which artists I want to feature. I'm just... lazy. Also, I think I'm going to modify the way I do spotlights. Right now, they seem very stiff and formal. I'll have to fix that.
Speaking of being lazy, I'm not really feeling the travel log anymore. Should I continue? Please comment with your thoughts. Seriously.
Currently, I am still moping my braces. Yes, they were plastered onto my teeth this morning. To clear up any questions, I had to get re-treatment because apparently my orthodontists discovered at my last checkup that they had angled my upper teeth in a manner that could prove to be hazardous as I get older. So here I am, a metal mouth once again.
On Monday, I got my first paycheck. Okay, that's not true. I got my first paper paycheck. Normally, I have a direct deposit, but for some reason we're getting actual checks this month. It was quite empowering. My mom took me over to the bank to deposit it. I think the teller was amused by my glee at doing such an adult task.
I'm not completely sure about when I'm going to post next.
Maybe when I publish my pending Euro Trip playlist.
Maybe when I publish my pending Euro Trip playlist.
Until then,
Byee!
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Euro Trip - Day 1
July 29th
We landed in Paris at around 7:30 am (12:30 am our time) and proceeded to customs. Afterwards, we met James, our tour guide! James was British, so it logically follows that for the whole first day I was mostly paying attention to his accent rather than his dialogue. While waiting for our tour bus, we withdrew money from via ATM. Since the bus was stuck in traffic, we were waiting for a decent amount of time. One of the first things we noticed was that the cars were nice. Even the taxis were Mercedes-Benz.
When we finally got on the bus and arrived at our hotel, we dropped off our luggage in the dining room as our rooms weren't quite ready yet. We were quite hungry since all we'd had to eat was a cold banana and some juice on the airplane so we decided to eat some brunch. James led us to a very cute cafe at the top of a store called Printemps (think Macy's with eight floors). The cafe was on the terrace of Printemps and had a very nice panoramic view of Paris. It was at this time, while eating my yogurt parfait and bread roll, that it finally hit me. I was in Paris!
After brunch, we set out to enjoy our first day in the City of Lights. Is it just me but isn't Paris known as the City of Love? Anyway, we bought metro ticket packages known as Carnets that consisted of ten tickets and got a brief tutorial on how to use the metro. We used our first metro tickets to get to the Arc de Triomphe. Though we didn't go to the top because of the length of the line, the Arc was amazing. The intricacy of the engravings and sculptures on it were mind-blowing.
When we had exhausted the Arc, we were allowed to explore the one and only, Champs Ellyses. If given time, I would've been able to spend my entire day on that street. The stores were amazing, and the way they all fit together seemed impossible somehow. The restaurants, the people, even the street musicians were more classy than anywhere else in the world. For a quick lunch, we stopped to eat crepes. Most of us chose the Nutella and banana crepe, which tasted heavenly.
After enjoying our time on Champs Ellyses, we all met up again at the obelisk gifted to the French by the Egyptians. This was also where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were guillotined. We continued to the Tuileries Garden, which had a neighboring mini amusement park. From there, we walked to the Musee de l'Orangerie to see Monet's Water Lilies. For all you Euro kids, this is where Sister Wendy went swimming. Prod also told us about how the last time he was there, he was escorted out after loudly yelling "RETREAT" in response to some Picasso paintings. (see below)
We landed in Paris at around 7:30 am (12:30 am our time) and proceeded to customs. Afterwards, we met James, our tour guide! James was British, so it logically follows that for the whole first day I was mostly paying attention to his accent rather than his dialogue. While waiting for our tour bus, we withdrew money from via ATM. Since the bus was stuck in traffic, we were waiting for a decent amount of time. One of the first things we noticed was that the cars were nice. Even the taxis were Mercedes-Benz.
When we finally got on the bus and arrived at our hotel, we dropped off our luggage in the dining room as our rooms weren't quite ready yet. We were quite hungry since all we'd had to eat was a cold banana and some juice on the airplane so we decided to eat some brunch. James led us to a very cute cafe at the top of a store called Printemps (think Macy's with eight floors). The cafe was on the terrace of Printemps and had a very nice panoramic view of Paris. It was at this time, while eating my yogurt parfait and bread roll, that it finally hit me. I was in Paris!
After brunch, we set out to enjoy our first day in the City of Lights. Is it just me but isn't Paris known as the City of Love? Anyway, we bought metro ticket packages known as Carnets that consisted of ten tickets and got a brief tutorial on how to use the metro. We used our first metro tickets to get to the Arc de Triomphe. Though we didn't go to the top because of the length of the line, the Arc was amazing. The intricacy of the engravings and sculptures on it were mind-blowing.
When we had exhausted the Arc, we were allowed to explore the one and only, Champs Ellyses. If given time, I would've been able to spend my entire day on that street. The stores were amazing, and the way they all fit together seemed impossible somehow. The restaurants, the people, even the street musicians were more classy than anywhere else in the world. For a quick lunch, we stopped to eat crepes. Most of us chose the Nutella and banana crepe, which tasted heavenly.
After enjoying our time on Champs Ellyses, we all met up again at the obelisk gifted to the French by the Egyptians. This was also where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were guillotined. We continued to the Tuileries Garden, which had a neighboring mini amusement park. From there, we walked to the Musee de l'Orangerie to see Monet's Water Lilies. For all you Euro kids, this is where Sister Wendy went swimming. Prod also told us about how the last time he was there, he was escorted out after loudly yelling "RETREAT" in response to some Picasso paintings. (see below)
Apparently, they're supposed to be women. I'm thinking more like half-giants.
After the Orangeries, we went back to the hotel and got our room assignments. I ended up in a trio with Mara and Summer and we got a room on the sixth floor. Our first order of business was to get familiar with our television and find the music channel. We then refreshed ourselves and then left for dinner at Chez Clements.
Dinner was... disappointing. As a flexi-vegan, finding a hearty meal away from home is difficult and for our first French dinner all I ate was peas and potatoes. Not exactly satisfying to my palate. James, however, assured me that Switzerland and Germany would be much more satisfying for a vegetarian because in a big city like Paris, it's hard to avoid non-veg cuisines. This was comforting but at the same time it meant two more dinners of less than satisfying food. However, the city made up for this pitfall in other ways.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Euro Trip - The Flight
July 28th
The one thing I remember the most about the flight would be the screaming little girl right behind us. Initially I was sympathetic but that changed quickly. For such a small person, she was quite relentless and taxed her vocal chords for most of the flight. Naturally, as someone who has trouble sleeping on airplanes without loud children, I barely slept. However, I did make the most of my time awake and watched the movie Just Go With It. Now that I look back on it, I feel bad for the people sitting near me because my hysterical laughter must have gotten quite obnoxious. Long story short, it is a hilarious movie and everyone should see it. In summary, the flight was around nine hours and consisted of terrible food, loud babies, and a good movie.
The one thing I remember the most about the flight would be the screaming little girl right behind us. Initially I was sympathetic but that changed quickly. For such a small person, she was quite relentless and taxed her vocal chords for most of the flight. Naturally, as someone who has trouble sleeping on airplanes without loud children, I barely slept. However, I did make the most of my time awake and watched the movie Just Go With It. Now that I look back on it, I feel bad for the people sitting near me because my hysterical laughter must have gotten quite obnoxious. Long story short, it is a hilarious movie and everyone should see it. In summary, the flight was around nine hours and consisted of terrible food, loud babies, and a good movie.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Home Sweet Home
It's official. I'm home.
To say I enjoyed the trip to Europe would be the understatement of the century. Currently, I am having trouble expressing my thoughts because I usually experience incoherence when elated. Along with the gratification of traveling Europe, the trip also gave me oodles of confidence. In the past, whenever I've been on trips, my parents usually take care of everything and my sister and I usually sit back and enjoy the fruit of their careful planning. For the first time, I got to experience all the responsibility of traveling abroad and I think I did pretty well, if I do say so myself. I also feel like I learned a lot more about myself and my personality while on the trip. I became friends with people I had never talked to before the trip and definitely surprised myself with the independence I displayed while on the trip.
For those of you who probably won't see me before school starts or until much later, and want a more detailed account of the trip, fear not! I will blog about the entire trip under a new tab, so keep an eye out!
Though I did have an indescribable time in Europe, I cannot be more glad to be home. To sleep in one's own bed and be allowed unrestrained use of the bathroom are pleasures all on their own. However, if there was something I do miss from the trip, it would be the constant presence of Nutella. I'm going to have to make sure my mom purchases some the next time she is at the grocery store.
I hope everyone missed me!
Byee :)
To say I enjoyed the trip to Europe would be the understatement of the century. Currently, I am having trouble expressing my thoughts because I usually experience incoherence when elated. Along with the gratification of traveling Europe, the trip also gave me oodles of confidence. In the past, whenever I've been on trips, my parents usually take care of everything and my sister and I usually sit back and enjoy the fruit of their careful planning. For the first time, I got to experience all the responsibility of traveling abroad and I think I did pretty well, if I do say so myself. I also feel like I learned a lot more about myself and my personality while on the trip. I became friends with people I had never talked to before the trip and definitely surprised myself with the independence I displayed while on the trip.
For those of you who probably won't see me before school starts or until much later, and want a more detailed account of the trip, fear not! I will blog about the entire trip under a new tab, so keep an eye out!
Though I did have an indescribable time in Europe, I cannot be more glad to be home. To sleep in one's own bed and be allowed unrestrained use of the bathroom are pleasures all on their own. However, if there was something I do miss from the trip, it would be the constant presence of Nutella. I'm going to have to make sure my mom purchases some the next time she is at the grocery store.
I hope everyone missed me!
Byee :)
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Peace and Blessings
Since I know no-one will be able to continue their week without a post for me (yeah right) I have decided to bless you all with an update.
Let's cut right to the chase. The final Harry Potter movie was epic. That is the only word that describes it. This is probably the last thing that comes to your mind when thinking of the movie, but the music was amazing! I am definitely buying the soundtrack.
I got my AP Euro score, and I am definitely pleased!
Speaking of Euro, a week from today, I will be in Europe!!
You are probably wondering why I haven't updated in a while since I'm usually bombarding the Facebook news feed with links to my posts. Well, I have been away at science camp, specifically engineering camp. STEPS = love. It's basically the best camp ever. Shout-out to the STEPS girls, for a week of pure fun. I'm going to miss the crappy breakfast, the amazing lunch and ice cream, and the late night romance with You Tube. If you are feeling daring, watch the videos that I've recently been tagged in. They were made at three in the morning which makes them all the more hilarious.
I am in love with Clearasil Ultra Deep Pore Cleansing Pads. Just thought the whole world should know.
There's this restaurant on Nicollet Ave and 27th Street in Minneapolis called Rainbow. They have the best Chinese food ever. Seriously.
I'm super duper excited to go out on the lake tomorrow!
Anyway, enjoy the heat I guess.
PEACE AND BLESSINGS,
PEACE AND BLESSINGS.
Let's cut right to the chase. The final Harry Potter movie was epic. That is the only word that describes it. This is probably the last thing that comes to your mind when thinking of the movie, but the music was amazing! I am definitely buying the soundtrack.
I got my AP Euro score, and I am definitely pleased!
Speaking of Euro, a week from today, I will be in Europe!!
You are probably wondering why I haven't updated in a while since I'm usually bombarding the Facebook news feed with links to my posts. Well, I have been away at science camp, specifically engineering camp. STEPS = love. It's basically the best camp ever. Shout-out to the STEPS girls, for a week of pure fun. I'm going to miss the crappy breakfast, the amazing lunch and ice cream, and the late night romance with You Tube. If you are feeling daring, watch the videos that I've recently been tagged in. They were made at three in the morning which makes them all the more hilarious.
I am in love with Clearasil Ultra Deep Pore Cleansing Pads. Just thought the whole world should know.
There's this restaurant on Nicollet Ave and 27th Street in Minneapolis called Rainbow. They have the best Chinese food ever. Seriously.
I'm super duper excited to go out on the lake tomorrow!
Anyway, enjoy the heat I guess.
PEACE AND BLESSINGS,
PEACE AND BLESSINGS.
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tears of Joy or Sadness?
This past week has certainly been eventful!
The much awaited Vans Warped Tour was on Sunday. We reached there bright and early only to find out that Hellogoodbye (the best band ever) wouldn't be playing until 8:15 pm. There are no words to describe my frustration. For one, the heat was sweltering. Secondly, the some of the smokers were just plain obnoxious. Dear smokers: You probably don't realize this, but I really don't want to be suffocated by your secondhand smoke when all I'm trying to do is get some shade. Eventually we took shelter in the Nintendo 3DS tent and played video games for about 2 hours straight. At around two, we decided it would be wise to start getting in line for the Hellogoodbye signing. I got my newly bought poster signed and I am happy to say it is now hanging directly above the Iron Man 2 poster in my room!
The bands that we saw were Simple Plan, Paradise Fears (heard them for the first time!), The Ready Set, and finally Hellogoodbye. We actually weren't planning on listening to Paradise Fears, but we were passing by their stage and were drawn in. I will definitely be listening to their music in the weeks to come. The Ready Set and Hellogoodbye were amazing. Hellogoodbye played "Finding Something To Do", "Getting Old", "Baby, It's Fact", "When We First Met", "Bonnie Taylor Shake Down", "When We First Kissed", and finally "Here (In Your Arms)". At one point, I touched the face of Forrest Kline, the lead singer of Hellogoodbye, as he was crowd surfing. Overall, their performance was definitely worth the wait.
On Monday, I found out that I got a job. Cannot wait for the moola to start pouring in!
You may have noticed the latest mixtape, "Music of the Sun", has been posted. Two of my favorite songs currently, "The Human Condition" and "Lock and Key", are on it so make sure to listen!
The final Harry Potter movie is coming out tonight. Every time I think about it, I feel like crying. My childhood is coming to a close and I would like to thank J. K. Rowling for raising me so fantastically.
I just realized today was Bastille Day. Does that make me a euro freak?
I'm not really feeling like doing a "spotlight" post today, maybe next week.
Enjoy the premier tonight! If you're not a Harry Potter fan, you're just plain weird.
Byee :)
The much awaited Vans Warped Tour was on Sunday. We reached there bright and early only to find out that Hellogoodbye (the best band ever) wouldn't be playing until 8:15 pm. There are no words to describe my frustration. For one, the heat was sweltering. Secondly, the some of the smokers were just plain obnoxious. Dear smokers: You probably don't realize this, but I really don't want to be suffocated by your secondhand smoke when all I'm trying to do is get some shade. Eventually we took shelter in the Nintendo 3DS tent and played video games for about 2 hours straight. At around two, we decided it would be wise to start getting in line for the Hellogoodbye signing. I got my newly bought poster signed and I am happy to say it is now hanging directly above the Iron Man 2 poster in my room!
The bands that we saw were Simple Plan, Paradise Fears (heard them for the first time!), The Ready Set, and finally Hellogoodbye. We actually weren't planning on listening to Paradise Fears, but we were passing by their stage and were drawn in. I will definitely be listening to their music in the weeks to come. The Ready Set and Hellogoodbye were amazing. Hellogoodbye played "Finding Something To Do", "Getting Old", "Baby, It's Fact", "When We First Met", "Bonnie Taylor Shake Down", "When We First Kissed", and finally "Here (In Your Arms)". At one point, I touched the face of Forrest Kline, the lead singer of Hellogoodbye, as he was crowd surfing. Overall, their performance was definitely worth the wait.
On Monday, I found out that I got a job. Cannot wait for the moola to start pouring in!
You may have noticed the latest mixtape, "Music of the Sun", has been posted. Two of my favorite songs currently, "The Human Condition" and "Lock and Key", are on it so make sure to listen!
The final Harry Potter movie is coming out tonight. Every time I think about it, I feel like crying. My childhood is coming to a close and I would like to thank J. K. Rowling for raising me so fantastically.
I just realized today was Bastille Day. Does that make me a euro freak?
I'm not really feeling like doing a "spotlight" post today, maybe next week.
Enjoy the premier tonight! If you're not a Harry Potter fan, you're just plain weird.
Byee :)
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Hellogoodbye
I suppose it should not come as a surprise that this week's spotlight falls on Hellogoodbye. See also: Stars and Stripes. Most people are familiar with the platinum single "Here (In Your Arms)" from their first album. In fact, it was the very first song I had heard from their album and was introduced to me by my neighbor. I was caught completely unawares by the song. To say I was obsessed would be unjust to my seventh grade emotions. No, I was swept off my feet. I went to the library, checked out the entire album, and soon decided that I had found my favorite band.
Currently my favorite album, the band released their sophomore full-length "Would It Kill You?" last November. It's the perfect summer soundtrack, yet just as fun to listen to in any other season. The band has definitely evolved, but still maintains that infectious quality. Each song somehow gets in your bones and makes you feel the energy that puts the power in power pop. Setting aside the fact that I'm an incorrigible fan, I'm still as in love with the songs as I was in November.
When We First Met - Hellogoodbye via Lilystars Records
Note: If you live in Minnesota and decide you like their music, they are playing at the Vans Warped Tour on July 10th! Ticket info here.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Stars and Stripes
So I got my tickets to Vans Warped Tour.....
I am so excited. I'm not even going to bother writing in all-caps or use a ton of exclamation marks because the level of exultation (SAT word, by the way) I'm experiencing right now is kind of inexpressible. Actually, to be honest, I'm only really excited because Hellogoodbye will be playing. To say that they are my favorite band is the understatement of the century. I've had an ongoing love-affair with the band since seventh grade. That's commitment, people. But more on them in a separate post.
The Fourth of July weekend happens to bring surprises for my family every year. We always end up doing something totally unanticipated. I think that may be one of the reasons that it's one of my favorite weekends. Additionally, it's one of the rare weekends on which my parents are truly relaxed. It's always pleasing to see them actually 'chilling out'. This year was no different. One of our family friends whom we hadn't seen for a very long time decided to drop by and stay over for the whole weekend. This was by no means annoying as it may have been on any other weekend. Instead, it added to the bliss of the weekend. We drove to the Lake of Isles and biked around while admiring the eclectic neighborhood that surrounds. It was one of the best weekends ever.
I drove for the very first time. I loved it. I think I'm going to enjoy driving.
I stumbled upon this picture and decided that I want to go on a safari some time in my future.
I am so excited. I'm not even going to bother writing in all-caps or use a ton of exclamation marks because the level of exultation (SAT word, by the way) I'm experiencing right now is kind of inexpressible. Actually, to be honest, I'm only really excited because Hellogoodbye will be playing. To say that they are my favorite band is the understatement of the century. I've had an ongoing love-affair with the band since seventh grade. That's commitment, people. But more on them in a separate post.
The Fourth of July weekend happens to bring surprises for my family every year. We always end up doing something totally unanticipated. I think that may be one of the reasons that it's one of my favorite weekends. Additionally, it's one of the rare weekends on which my parents are truly relaxed. It's always pleasing to see them actually 'chilling out'. This year was no different. One of our family friends whom we hadn't seen for a very long time decided to drop by and stay over for the whole weekend. This was by no means annoying as it may have been on any other weekend. Instead, it added to the bliss of the weekend. We drove to the Lake of Isles and biked around while admiring the eclectic neighborhood that surrounds. It was one of the best weekends ever.
I drove for the very first time. I loved it. I think I'm going to enjoy driving.
I stumbled upon this picture and decided that I want to go on a safari some time in my future.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Liam Finn
This week's spotlight is long overdue and falls on Liam Finn, the musician and songwriter from New Zealand. He recently released his sophomore album, FOMO (an acronym for Fear of Missing Out). The album is perfect to listen to in the summer and gives off vibes of pure exuberance. What I like most about Finn's work is that the songs make you respond instantly. I usually end up tapping my feet whenever I'm listening to his songs. If you decide you like his music, visit his website and sign up for the newsletter, you get a free track!
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
A Series of Exciting Events
The Electrifying Evaluation: In other words, the knowledge test at the DMV. I was actually so worried I wouldn't pass so I studied my driver's manual all of Sunday. It must've paid off because I didn't get a single question wrong. Look out world, I'm taking the roads by storm....with a parent.
The Astonishing Award: I found out I won an Emmy! Well, sort of. The summer before ninth grade, I starred in an episode of the PBS show SciGirls. The show recently won an Emmy award so technically I'm an Emmy award winner, right?
The Instigating Invitation: I received an invitation to Columbia University's science invitational, which is actually tomorrow. Unfortunately, I don't get to go :(
The Intriguing Investigation: As part of a pre-employment requirement, I got tested for drugs for the very first time! I was really looking forward to it, and made sure to drink two bottles of water beforehand (it was a urine test). I'm actually worried it might come out to be postive because I had a dentist appointment right before and I might've swallowed some toothpaste accidentally. The results come tomorrow and I'm nervous! Maybe not an investigation, but you get the idea.
It's too bad June's already coming to a close, summer's flying by!
Bye!
The Astonishing Award: I found out I won an Emmy! Well, sort of. The summer before ninth grade, I starred in an episode of the PBS show SciGirls. The show recently won an Emmy award so technically I'm an Emmy award winner, right?
The Instigating Invitation: I received an invitation to Columbia University's science invitational, which is actually tomorrow. Unfortunately, I don't get to go :(
The Intriguing Investigation: As part of a pre-employment requirement, I got tested for drugs for the very first time! I was really looking forward to it, and made sure to drink two bottles of water beforehand (it was a urine test). I'm actually worried it might come out to be postive because I had a dentist appointment right before and I might've swallowed some toothpaste accidentally. The results come tomorrow and I'm nervous! Maybe not an investigation, but you get the idea.
It's too bad June's already coming to a close, summer's flying by!
Bye!
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
I Blame Coco
Interestingly enough, many of my favorite bands right now were originally introduced to me by a friend. I Blame Coco is one of these bands. The music is contagious and gives pop a whole new meaning. Additonally, there is a level of otheworldliness that I get from listening to several of the tracks. Normally, I prefer indie rock bands, but I Bame Coco definitely made me reconsider.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The 1st Official Mixtape
Prepare yourself for the most exciting thing since the release of Iron Man 2: The 1st Official Mixtape. I realize that I've posted numerous playlists since The Beginning, and I even had a background music player going for a while. Somehow, none of these options sat right with me. Finally I found a solution, so without further ado, THE 1st OFFICIAL MIXTAPE!
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Memoirs of a Youngeon
As most of you know, I am a year younger than most kids going into 11th grade this fall. This has many side effects, including having to take Driver's Ed a whole year later (aka now).
Driver's Ed has been quite interesting. My favorite part is probably the ten minute break we get to walk around the mall. Yes, I'm taking Sears' Driving School instead of Wayzata's ridiculously priced classes. Anyway, among the oodles of fun we're having, we also watch tons of random driving videos. The following is probably the best and funniest example.
Driver's Ed has been quite interesting. My favorite part is probably the ten minute break we get to walk around the mall. Yes, I'm taking Sears' Driving School instead of Wayzata's ridiculously priced classes. Anyway, among the oodles of fun we're having, we also watch tons of random driving videos. The following is probably the best and funniest example.
Hopefully you're not stuck in some class like me,
Byee :)
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Faded Paper Figures
Though they released their second album around a month ago, I have only just found Faded Paper Figures. Their first album, Dynamo, was "a balance of upbeat and soothing electrics", as described by NPR. However, their recent music has taken on a more energetic tone, with live drums sounds and electro-beats. It was love at first listen. All it took was one listen to "Small Talk" and I was hooked.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Okay Smarty, It's Time to Party
SCHOOL'S OUT!!
I'm officially a junior. whoa.
Ironically, I celebrated my temporary freedom by searching for summer jobs. I also got to experience that awkward moment when you see your school's entire spanish department at a restaurant you were thinking of applying at.
Shout-out to Abby: Thanks for the bonfire!
Speaking of bonfires, which is better to have playing in the backround, Bob Marley or Mumford & Sons? (It's an on-going debate) Comment with your vote!
I'm sure most people have heard the new Coldplay single, but just for the record, I LOVE IT.
If you haven't heard it yet, you must listen at once. Seriously, stop reading this, and listen to "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" (it's in the music player at the top of the page).
Dear Paige,
Thanks for getting me addicted to I Blame Coco. I am now listening to her songs on constant repeat.
Sincerely,
Aditi
I finally got around to watching The Social Network, and ended up loving it. The acting was brilliant and the story itself was so interesting!
I really want a subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine.
Found this while scouring YouTube, enjoy!
I'm officially a junior. whoa.
Ironically, I celebrated my temporary freedom by searching for summer jobs. I also got to experience that awkward moment when you see your school's entire spanish department at a restaurant you were thinking of applying at.
Shout-out to Abby: Thanks for the bonfire!
Speaking of bonfires, which is better to have playing in the backround, Bob Marley or Mumford & Sons? (It's an on-going debate) Comment with your vote!
If you haven't heard it yet, you must listen at once. Seriously, stop reading this, and listen to "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" (it's in the music player at the top of the page).
Dear Paige,
Thanks for getting me addicted to I Blame Coco. I am now listening to her songs on constant repeat.
Sincerely,
Aditi
I found another cat picture and just couldn't resist.
I really want a subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine.
Found this while scouring YouTube, enjoy!
Hope everyone is enjoying the first few days of summer,
Byee!
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Dance Dance Revolution
Eeek! What do you guys think about the makeover? I think it's for good this time... or at least until I get bored again. Feel free to comment about any of the changes!
This is kind of a special edition post because, as you may have noticed, I usually post every two weeks (and I just like the sound of special edition).
4. Tropicana Trop 50
5. Google Chrome
Only three more days of school left to go! Have a great weekend!
Byee!
This is kind of a special edition post because, as you may have noticed, I usually post every two weeks (and I just like the sound of special edition).
I really stuck inspiration yesterday, and decided to post my top five favorite commericals that make me want to get up and boogie! Yes, I did just use that word. Note: these are in no particular order and some of them are very old.
1. Pepto Bismol
2. BCBS of MN
3. Michelina's
5. Google Chrome
Hope you liked 'em as much as I do!
Remember to follow me if you aren't already! It's the 'follow' button in the sidebar! You can also follow me on twitter, subscribe via email, and...
Only three more days of school left to go! Have a great weekend!
Byee!
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Dear Diary
What an eventful week!
To start off, I PR'd in the open 800 in track. I was proud, to say the least.
We had a birth control specialist come in and talk to us in health. Did I mention how hillarious he was? Let's just say he is probably very successful at his job.
Mother Monster released her much awaited third album, Born This Way. I love it. Every track is different, yet each one blows my mind.
Since dance ended last week, *wiping tears away*, I got to watch the Glee Season Finale on TV (instead of using Hulu on my laptop)! It was....amazing. I was trying to think of a more intelligent word to describe my exact opinion of it, but amazing is the only word that fits. I don't think I could love the songs more.
Speaking of finales, our Orchestra Finale concert was on Thursday. I was actually surprised by how well we did! Don't me get wrong, I wasn't expecting road-kill or anything... okay, scratch that. I was. Despite how horrible that sounds, it's true. However, I was pleased with the quite contrasting result.
I got talked into watching the Disney movie "Tangled" with my sister. As you can probably guess, it was your typical fluffy princess-type Disney movie. The sad part is that my inner romantic actually falls for that stuff. Though, I started watching with a very skeptical attitude, I was definitely convinced by the end. Congratulations Disney, you've managed to sweep me off my feet once again.
Warning: I'm about to sound like a pathetic person who analyzes things way too much. Please skip over if you aren't in the mood for ridiculous conclusions.
I have realized a possible reason as to why friends start to drift apart. It sounds quite ridiculous but yes, there is a legit reason for this, especially for girls. Once again, I would like to say that this is just an opinion and if it offends you, please skip over it.
I think that girls have a habit of getting super close to their friends over a relatively short period of time, and at first, it's quite nice. We love to get close to new people and get to know the little things about our friends. But then, we hit a point where we're so close, we start to notice things that we may not neccessarily like. We may start to get annoyed or easily frustrated with our whirlwind friendship.
Ever heard the saying "familiarity breeds contempt"? I think that it mainly applies to girls. You're probably wondering, what has led to me to such a depressing conclusion. Well, I feel like I'm currently experiencing what I just described. That's all I want to say about that.
All right, I'm done releasing my inner neurotic freak.
This week's playlist is interesting. It's a combo of old songs and new songs. It might be one of my favorites. I'm feeling lazy, so I'm not going to post a screenshot of the playlist.
You may have noticed the newly added SCM player at the top of the page. It will be playing the latest playlist, and will start automatically after the page loads. I really like how you can see the song title and artist's name, so I don't have to post a screenshot if I'm not in the mood :)
Hope you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!
Byee!
To start off, I PR'd in the open 800 in track. I was proud, to say the least.
We had a birth control specialist come in and talk to us in health. Did I mention how hillarious he was? Let's just say he is probably very successful at his job.
Mother Monster released her much awaited third album, Born This Way. I love it. Every track is different, yet each one blows my mind.
Since dance ended last week, *wiping tears away*, I got to watch the Glee Season Finale on TV (instead of using Hulu on my laptop)! It was....amazing. I was trying to think of a more intelligent word to describe my exact opinion of it, but amazing is the only word that fits. I don't think I could love the songs more.
Speaking of finales, our Orchestra Finale concert was on Thursday. I was actually surprised by how well we did! Don't me get wrong, I wasn't expecting road-kill or anything... okay, scratch that. I was. Despite how horrible that sounds, it's true. However, I was pleased with the quite contrasting result.
I got talked into watching the Disney movie "Tangled" with my sister. As you can probably guess, it was your typical fluffy princess-type Disney movie. The sad part is that my inner romantic actually falls for that stuff. Though, I started watching with a very skeptical attitude, I was definitely convinced by the end. Congratulations Disney, you've managed to sweep me off my feet once again.
Warning: I'm about to sound like a pathetic person who analyzes things way too much. Please skip over if you aren't in the mood for ridiculous conclusions.
I have realized a possible reason as to why friends start to drift apart. It sounds quite ridiculous but yes, there is a legit reason for this, especially for girls. Once again, I would like to say that this is just an opinion and if it offends you, please skip over it.
I think that girls have a habit of getting super close to their friends over a relatively short period of time, and at first, it's quite nice. We love to get close to new people and get to know the little things about our friends. But then, we hit a point where we're so close, we start to notice things that we may not neccessarily like. We may start to get annoyed or easily frustrated with our whirlwind friendship.
Ever heard the saying "familiarity breeds contempt"? I think that it mainly applies to girls. You're probably wondering, what has led to me to such a depressing conclusion. Well, I feel like I'm currently experiencing what I just described. That's all I want to say about that.
All right, I'm done releasing my inner neurotic freak.
This week's playlist is interesting. It's a combo of old songs and new songs. It might be one of my favorites. I'm feeling lazy, so I'm not going to post a screenshot of the playlist.
You may have noticed the newly added SCM player at the top of the page. It will be playing the latest playlist, and will start automatically after the page loads. I really like how you can see the song title and artist's name, so I don't have to post a screenshot if I'm not in the mood :)
Hope you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!
Byee!
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Hello, Goodbye
Wow, one month is a long time to be away!
One of the most true things I've heard all year: "AP means advanced procrastinator." I know those of you who saw me studying my euro flash cards at every opportune moment and reading my AP book wherever possible are probably guffawing at this statement. I would just like to say that I felt like I could have studied more, but that's just me :)
The TA in my health class stinks of drugs. Gross.
TODAY IS PROM. Not that I'm going or anything. However, I will be major prom photo creeping on Sunday! Admit it, you do it too.
A major accomplishment occured on Wednesday night. I semi-conquered my fear of spiders. I was able to be in the same room as a spider and not run out screaming. In fact, I even captured the spider in a bottle! I was pretty proud of myself.
Two movies I must see: Something Borrowed and Thor
I know this happened a while ago, but since I have been MIA for a month or so, I thought I would talk about it anyway. I totally loved the Royal Wedding. Everything about it was simply perfect. Her dress, the kiss, you name it. But we all know who I really had my eye on. That's right, Prince Harry. He is just too cute. *Sigh* But here's the real news. Apparently he is thinking of tying the knot with long time on-again-off-again girlfriend Chelsy Davy. Though I'm heartbroken, I'm very happy for them.
I really like grocery shopping. It's very relaxing.
I am in love with the Script's album "Science & Faith".
I have successfuly discovered the best Vegan snack ever. At lunch, go to the ala carte line and ask for the Chocolate Mint Sweet Crisps. They are the best thing ever invented for vegans. Seriously.
I'm really tired of school. I'm partially already mentally checked out.
Okay so this week's playlist is not a screenshot of my iTunes. Shocking, I know.
Instead, it's a screenshot of my youtube account. Haha, yes it's still a screenshot because I'm obsessed with taking pictures of my laptop. The songs are all really good, so make sure to listen to them!
Well that's all I have to say for now.
Byee! :)
One of the most true things I've heard all year: "AP means advanced procrastinator." I know those of you who saw me studying my euro flash cards at every opportune moment and reading my AP book wherever possible are probably guffawing at this statement. I would just like to say that I felt like I could have studied more, but that's just me :)
The TA in my health class stinks of drugs. Gross.
TODAY IS PROM. Not that I'm going or anything. However, I will be major prom photo creeping on Sunday! Admit it, you do it too.
A major accomplishment occured on Wednesday night. I semi-conquered my fear of spiders. I was able to be in the same room as a spider and not run out screaming. In fact, I even captured the spider in a bottle! I was pretty proud of myself.
Two movies I must see: Something Borrowed and Thor
I know this happened a while ago, but since I have been MIA for a month or so, I thought I would talk about it anyway. I totally loved the Royal Wedding. Everything about it was simply perfect. Her dress, the kiss, you name it. But we all know who I really had my eye on. That's right, Prince Harry. He is just too cute. *Sigh* But here's the real news. Apparently he is thinking of tying the knot with long time on-again-off-again girlfriend Chelsy Davy. Though I'm heartbroken, I'm very happy for them.
I really like grocery shopping. It's very relaxing.
I am in love with the Script's album "Science & Faith".
I have successfuly discovered the best Vegan snack ever. At lunch, go to the ala carte line and ask for the Chocolate Mint Sweet Crisps. They are the best thing ever invented for vegans. Seriously.
I'm really tired of school. I'm partially already mentally checked out.
Okay so this week's playlist is not a screenshot of my iTunes. Shocking, I know.
Instead, it's a screenshot of my youtube account. Haha, yes it's still a screenshot because I'm obsessed with taking pictures of my laptop. The songs are all really good, so make sure to listen to them!
Byee! :)
Friday, April 15, 2011
Spring Break Blues & Other Interesting Tunes
In case you're wondering, no. I didn't go anywhere exotic or adventurous for spring break. However, I did to Chicago! If you don't know me, I LOVE CHICAGO, and to top it off, it was practically summer down there! The journey home, however, is a completely different story.
We started from Chicago with sunny skies and a pleasant breeze in the air (this was around 1:30 pm). We had been driving for a while when a series of unfortunate events ocurred. At about 4:30 pm, we hit a traffic jam on a single lane road that went on for at least five miles. That was loads of fun! We probably started driving at a normal pace again at 5:30 pm. Shortly after, Mother Nature began to have other ideas.
The skies suddenly became overcast with dark clouds and it started to pour. If that wasn't enough, hail the size of what sounded like golf balls began to pound down on the car. Lovely. We could no longer see the road and pulled over under the nearest bridge. It finally cleared up after a while, but we were shaken up to say the least. We reached home much later than we had planned and I got to sleep in on monday morning :)
Speaking of crazy weather, when will it be summer already? I'm tired of this fluctuating weather!
Guess what? I found out my neighbor's dogs have rabies that is supposedly harmless to humans. Yippee!
Good News & Bad News:
Good: I got a 'SUPERIOR' on my solo for the solo/ensemble contest! You could say I'm pleased with myself, as it is the highest rating. I was slightly worried that I wouldn't do so well because the judge was known to be a tough one, but I'm definitely happy with the results.
Bad: I have an inflamed tendon in my left knee, causing me to have trouble walking without limping. Even worse, I have a dance performance tomorrow that I'll barely be able to make it through. Yay!
SHOCKING FACT: Iron Man 3 is being made by Disney and without the direction of the amazing Jon Favreau. Okay, so maybe it isn't that ground-breaking, but for an Iron Man fanatic like myself, this stuff matters. I don't know how I feel about it yet, but my expectations are definitely lower.
It's officially prom season!! My favorite things about it: the cute ways of asking and the dresses! Just the other day, in our school's parking lot, I saw the cutest idea ever. The boy (who shall remain nameless) had decorated the girl's car in colorful post-its, and the windshield had a huge 'PROM?' on it also made of post- its. The boy was pacing around, waiting for the girl, with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Oh, I almost forgot; she said yes! :)
Lynxes are so cute!!! I definitely need a pet lynx.
Since we're talking about cats already, did anyone know that mountain lions, pumas, and cougars are the same thing?
Okay, so this week's playlist is slightly different. The songs don't go very well together, but are definitely worth listening to!
I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break!
Byee :)
We started from Chicago with sunny skies and a pleasant breeze in the air (this was around 1:30 pm). We had been driving for a while when a series of unfortunate events ocurred. At about 4:30 pm, we hit a traffic jam on a single lane road that went on for at least five miles. That was loads of fun! We probably started driving at a normal pace again at 5:30 pm. Shortly after, Mother Nature began to have other ideas.
The skies suddenly became overcast with dark clouds and it started to pour. If that wasn't enough, hail the size of what sounded like golf balls began to pound down on the car. Lovely. We could no longer see the road and pulled over under the nearest bridge. It finally cleared up after a while, but we were shaken up to say the least. We reached home much later than we had planned and I got to sleep in on monday morning :)
Speaking of crazy weather, when will it be summer already? I'm tired of this fluctuating weather!
Guess what? I found out my neighbor's dogs have rabies that is supposedly harmless to humans. Yippee!
Good News & Bad News:
Good: I got a 'SUPERIOR' on my solo for the solo/ensemble contest! You could say I'm pleased with myself, as it is the highest rating. I was slightly worried that I wouldn't do so well because the judge was known to be a tough one, but I'm definitely happy with the results.
Bad: I have an inflamed tendon in my left knee, causing me to have trouble walking without limping. Even worse, I have a dance performance tomorrow that I'll barely be able to make it through. Yay!
SHOCKING FACT: Iron Man 3 is being made by Disney and without the direction of the amazing Jon Favreau. Okay, so maybe it isn't that ground-breaking, but for an Iron Man fanatic like myself, this stuff matters. I don't know how I feel about it yet, but my expectations are definitely lower.
It's officially prom season!! My favorite things about it: the cute ways of asking and the dresses! Just the other day, in our school's parking lot, I saw the cutest idea ever. The boy (who shall remain nameless) had decorated the girl's car in colorful post-its, and the windshield had a huge 'PROM?' on it also made of post- its. The boy was pacing around, waiting for the girl, with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Oh, I almost forgot; she said yes! :)
Lynxes are so cute!!! I definitely need a pet lynx.
Since we're talking about cats already, did anyone know that mountain lions, pumas, and cougars are the same thing?
Okay, so this week's playlist is slightly different. The songs don't go very well together, but are definitely worth listening to!
I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break!
Byee :)
Friday, March 25, 2011
Catch-up and Relish
Wow, two weeks feels like a long break. I feel like I haven't blogged in forever!
Since the last post, life has swerved all over the place.
I joined track! I know, I don't really seem like the running type, but it's never too late to start! I'm doing distance, which requires slightly more endurance. So far, it's going well. I mean, I know I'm not going to be varisty or anything, but I can already see the improvement!
I'm pretty sure my orthodontist thinks I eat chapstick. For the last three appointments, I've asked for a new chapstick every single time (they have stuff that feels really good). I know it seems like I have major chapstick issues but in my defense, the first time I lost it at temple, and the second time I forgot it in my jeans and it was destroyed in the wash. My hygienist probably thinks otherwise.
Minnesota should renamed as the 'Land of Bipolar Weather'. Within the same week, we've had immense sunshine, rainy showers the next, and a major snowstorm the day after. Mother Nature, obviously experiences indecision when she thinks of us.
You may have noticed the new tab at the top, "Smelling the Roses." Right now, I think I'll post artsy photographs that I've taken and think are cool. I'm debating adding another tab to keep track of my adventures in life through pictures.
Oh my gosh. Euro ends in five days! I can hardly wait. Through periodical analysis, I have decided that I dislike european history after the enlightened despots. However, Gorbachev appears to be an exception. He seems like a genuinely nice guy, despite his flaws.
I HATE MATH. Actually, let me clarify. I HATE 4X!
I didn't make Chamber Orchestra. I'll be honest and say I was extremely dissapointed and even went to the extent of crying about it. Childish, I know, but all I have to say about that is not making it was the icing on the cake consisting of my horrible week. Anway, now for the silver lining. I can re-audition during the summer! I definitely plan on making it.
Has anyone seen the 'Trojan Tribune on Twitter' signs in the bathroom? I would just like to say that I don't like being pressured to take out my phone and sign onto Twitter while I'm peeing.
Shoutout to Amy and Meaghan:
Congratulations on winning the award "for raising Indian awareness and appreciation!" (in the words of Amy). The medium of their achievement would be this amazing Bollywood song:
Hope you've enjoyed this little catch-up and relish sesh..
Byee! :)
Since the last post, life has swerved all over the place.
I joined track! I know, I don't really seem like the running type, but it's never too late to start! I'm doing distance, which requires slightly more endurance. So far, it's going well. I mean, I know I'm not going to be varisty or anything, but I can already see the improvement!
I'm pretty sure my orthodontist thinks I eat chapstick. For the last three appointments, I've asked for a new chapstick every single time (they have stuff that feels really good). I know it seems like I have major chapstick issues but in my defense, the first time I lost it at temple, and the second time I forgot it in my jeans and it was destroyed in the wash. My hygienist probably thinks otherwise.
Minnesota should renamed as the 'Land of Bipolar Weather'. Within the same week, we've had immense sunshine, rainy showers the next, and a major snowstorm the day after. Mother Nature, obviously experiences indecision when she thinks of us.
You may have noticed the new tab at the top, "Smelling the Roses." Right now, I think I'll post artsy photographs that I've taken and think are cool. I'm debating adding another tab to keep track of my adventures in life through pictures.
Oh my gosh. Euro ends in five days! I can hardly wait. Through periodical analysis, I have decided that I dislike european history after the enlightened despots. However, Gorbachev appears to be an exception. He seems like a genuinely nice guy, despite his flaws.
I HATE MATH. Actually, let me clarify. I HATE 4X!
I didn't make Chamber Orchestra. I'll be honest and say I was extremely dissapointed and even went to the extent of crying about it. Childish, I know, but all I have to say about that is not making it was the icing on the cake consisting of my horrible week. Anway, now for the silver lining. I can re-audition during the summer! I definitely plan on making it.
Has anyone seen the 'Trojan Tribune on Twitter' signs in the bathroom? I would just like to say that I don't like being pressured to take out my phone and sign onto Twitter while I'm peeing.
Shoutout to Amy and Meaghan:
Congratulations on winning the award "for raising Indian awareness and appreciation!" (in the words of Amy). The medium of their achievement would be this amazing Bollywood song:
Hope you've enjoyed this little catch-up and relish sesh..
Byee! :)
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Black History Month: Week 4
Oh my gosh. I think these past two weeks killed me. I almost started crying in Euro, had three meltdowns at home this week, and managed to fail a quiz.
If African people are sunburnt, I'm honey toasted, and white people are lightly roasted.
You know you're a nerd when you recognize an allusion to The Odyssey in a random movie.
I was actually getting hopeful last week when I saw grass. But no, Minnesota winters will be Minnesota winters. The only part I'm actually mad about is not getting a snow day. Of course the snow would stop right in time for it to be cleaned up!
Easy A is hillarious. The End.
Easy A is hillarious. The End.
Remember a few weeks ago, when it was subzero and everyone was freezing their butt off? Well, while I was shivering, my brain was thinking "this is my body's attempt to maintain body heat through homeostasis." I think I've reached a new level of being too school for cool.
Aren't know-it-all subs annoying?
Sister Wendy is on Facebook!
GUESS WHAT?! I'm getting my braces off in a month!!! You could say I'm excited.
One of my biggest fears right now is forgetting to take off my rubberbands and accidentally swallowing one.
I made up a poem to describe myself when I have horrible colds. Here it is:
Happy Birthday to me,
I'm a hundred and two,
I sound like a zombie,and I feel like one too!
I thought it was pretty creative.
Whenever I gravitate back towards Glee, I start to have second thoughts.
Let's be honest. Sam and Santana? What a joke.
Speaking of Glee, I am so jealous of anyone going to the Glee concert.
Okay here's the final playlist! I hope you guys liked my little Black History Month spree!
Byee!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Black History Month: Week 2
Alright, it is officially the end of the second week of Black History Month. Wow, February's going by fast!
AHHHH! I WATCHED INCEPTION! I can finally understand what people have been ranting and raving about! Yes, I agree with the general opinion, it is amazing!!
So we were driving to Chanhassen this weekend and I learned about some new remedies from my sister. It's interesting what ten year olds can come up with.
Divya's Cures for Car-Sickness
1. Burp it out
2. If Cure #1 doesn't work, fart it out.
I am in love with that website dearblankpleaseblank. Beware: there are some extremely inappropriate ones but let's be honest, those can be ignored.
One of my favorites:
Dear World,
Wanna hear a pizza joke?
Sincerely, Nah, it's too cheesy.
Raise your hand if you occasionally shop at Lakewinds. If you do, make sure you buy the rustic herb and cheese bread. It's to die for.
I realized something this week. 0.5 lead is so much better than 0.7.
It's not even a debate anymore.
I have officially renewed my gleek status. Just thought I'd announce the good news.
Guess what? I found a restaurant to replace Champs, as impossible as that sounds.
Drumroll, please.
*Drumroll*
It's Noodles! (Yes, I am aware its actually Noodles and Co.) Right now, I'm going through an obsession. I've had it twice this week. My favorite thing there is probably the Pesto Cavatapi.
Ummm, who took first place at Science Olympiad Regionals?
Thats right, Wayzata! HOLLA.
Gosh, I love Heart Week. Especially the sing-o-grams.
Harry Potter Day was amazing. Some of the costumes were really creative.
If you couldn't tell, I was Padma Patil.
I can't wait to see what Mr. Wayzata's like. I didn't go last year, so I'm super excited for this year!
Alright, here goes my first Black History Month playlist. Hope you guys like it!
Byee! :)
AHHHH! I WATCHED INCEPTION! I can finally understand what people have been ranting and raving about! Yes, I agree with the general opinion, it is amazing!!
So we were driving to Chanhassen this weekend and I learned about some new remedies from my sister. It's interesting what ten year olds can come up with.
Divya's Cures for Car-Sickness
1. Burp it out
2. If Cure #1 doesn't work, fart it out.
I am in love with that website dearblankpleaseblank. Beware: there are some extremely inappropriate ones but let's be honest, those can be ignored.
One of my favorites:
Dear World,
Wanna hear a pizza joke?
Sincerely, Nah, it's too cheesy.
Raise your hand if you occasionally shop at Lakewinds. If you do, make sure you buy the rustic herb and cheese bread. It's to die for.
I realized something this week. 0.5 lead is so much better than 0.7.
It's not even a debate anymore.
I have officially renewed my gleek status. Just thought I'd announce the good news.
Guess what? I found a restaurant to replace Champs, as impossible as that sounds.
Drumroll, please.
*Drumroll*
It's Noodles! (Yes, I am aware its actually Noodles and Co.) Right now, I'm going through an obsession. I've had it twice this week. My favorite thing there is probably the Pesto Cavatapi.
Ummm, who took first place at Science Olympiad Regionals?
Thats right, Wayzata! HOLLA.
Gosh, I love Heart Week. Especially the sing-o-grams.
Harry Potter Day was amazing. Some of the costumes were really creative.
If you couldn't tell, I was Padma Patil.
I can't wait to see what Mr. Wayzata's like. I didn't go last year, so I'm super excited for this year!
Alright, here goes my first Black History Month playlist. Hope you guys like it!
Byee! :)
Friday, February 4, 2011
Remember Me?
Wow. It feels so strange writing a post again, and that's only with a two week break!
My only excuse for not writing a post last friday was exhaustion. Finals are mentally draining people!
This semester looks pretty iffy, its going to take a little bit of time to settle into it.
Okay first thing's first. I'm bored of Champs. You know, the restaurant? They have such good food, no debate there, but I've been there too many times. I know the menu too well, it's getting weird and blah.
Haha, I got my first D+ plus in school today. Ironically, I felt like I'd finally acheived something.
Okay, how many people know who Imogen Heap is? Everytime I'm listening to her songs, I have to remind myself that she's a girl. Her voice is so unisexual. To be honest, I kind of liked her songs better when I thought it was a guy singing them.
It's always awkward when you're on the bus, and the girl sitting in the seat across from you is sobbing.
Okay who knows that SNL song "The Creep" feat. Nicki Minaj..? It is SO GREAT. Everyone needs to look it up and listen to it. I'm too lazy to post the video on here.
Speaking of Nicki Minaj, she ruins like almost every song.
Is it okay to think your substitute teacher is attractive?
I'm so sick of identifying birds. Ornithology is possibly the most addicting and annoying event in Science Olympiad. Which reminds me, I have a regional competition tomorrow! STRESS.
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!!
I'm actually serious. In honor of all the black people, for every blog post I write this month, except for this one, I will post a playlist with some of my favorite songs by black singers or rappers. You go black people!
How awesome is the idea of having Harry Potter day during Heart Week? Super awesome.
How long has it been since anyone's seen a Propel bottle? I swear, Vitamin Water and Gatorade have taken over the flavored water industry.
I saw No Strings Attached last friday. It might be my new favorite chick flick. It's so friggin' adorable!! This week's playlist is inspired by something in it. It's a period mix!! Hahaha, that sounds insane but I couldn't resist.
Here it is!
Mmkay, I think I've written enough to make up for last week..
Byee :)
My only excuse for not writing a post last friday was exhaustion. Finals are mentally draining people!
This semester looks pretty iffy, its going to take a little bit of time to settle into it.
Okay first thing's first. I'm bored of Champs. You know, the restaurant? They have such good food, no debate there, but I've been there too many times. I know the menu too well, it's getting weird and blah.
Haha, I got my first D+ plus in school today. Ironically, I felt like I'd finally acheived something.
Okay, how many people know who Imogen Heap is? Everytime I'm listening to her songs, I have to remind myself that she's a girl. Her voice is so unisexual. To be honest, I kind of liked her songs better when I thought it was a guy singing them.
It's always awkward when you're on the bus, and the girl sitting in the seat across from you is sobbing.
Okay who knows that SNL song "The Creep" feat. Nicki Minaj..? It is SO GREAT. Everyone needs to look it up and listen to it. I'm too lazy to post the video on here.
Speaking of Nicki Minaj, she ruins like almost every song.
Is it okay to think your substitute teacher is attractive?
I'm so sick of identifying birds. Ornithology is possibly the most addicting and annoying event in Science Olympiad. Which reminds me, I have a regional competition tomorrow! STRESS.
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!!
I'm actually serious. In honor of all the black people, for every blog post I write this month, except for this one, I will post a playlist with some of my favorite songs by black singers or rappers. You go black people!
How awesome is the idea of having Harry Potter day during Heart Week? Super awesome.
How long has it been since anyone's seen a Propel bottle? I swear, Vitamin Water and Gatorade have taken over the flavored water industry.
I saw No Strings Attached last friday. It might be my new favorite chick flick. It's so friggin' adorable!! This week's playlist is inspired by something in it. It's a period mix!! Hahaha, that sounds insane but I couldn't resist.
Here it is!
Mmkay, I think I've written enough to make up for last week..
Byee :)
Friday, January 21, 2011
Ode to a Final
Mmkay Minnesota, I know we have a reputation for bad winters but don't you think we're streching it a little bit? Just a thought.
We just got our carpet re-changed today. The carpeters broke my Winnie-the-Pooh clock that I have owned since I was five years old. No big deal.
Oh Finals.
How I love studying for you
on a weekend that I could possibly enjoying.
How I enjoy staring at old notes
trying to recollect the reasoning behind them.
How endearing.
I can't wait to get my license. But first I have to get my permit.
I really like old movies. They were so classy! My favorite is probably How To Steal A Million with Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. Peter O'Toole is such a stud in the movie, and Audrey Hepburn, in my opinion, is at her best. It's a great rom-com. I also really like The Philadelphia Story and Pillow Talk.
I'm going to miss my lunch buddies next semester! We have the most priceless conversations (well, according to me atleast).
Today we were discussing Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Jenny: Is she a prostitute?
Me: Well, kind of.
Briana: How can you kind of be a prostitute?
Rosalie: Yeah, you either charge or you don't. Unless, she's doing a half-price discount.
Amy: Maybe she's a gold-digger?
Gardettos are so good. I'm addicted.
Is the tango a romantic dance or is that the salsa? I'm considering going to the spanish club meeting on Monday and we will be tango-ing.
I am incredibly excited for the iPhone to come to Verizon! However, the down side is that my contract doesn't end until September.
I still don't have another playlist, but I have a feeling a good one is on the way. So, like always, here's a music video instead. Credit for finding this goes to one of the new music channels I found on my TV last week :)
Cyaa!
We just got our carpet re-changed today. The carpeters broke my Winnie-the-Pooh clock that I have owned since I was five years old. No big deal.
Oh Finals.
How I love studying for you
on a weekend that I could possibly enjoying.
How I enjoy staring at old notes
trying to recollect the reasoning behind them.
How endearing.
I can't wait to get my license. But first I have to get my permit.
I really like old movies. They were so classy! My favorite is probably How To Steal A Million with Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. Peter O'Toole is such a stud in the movie, and Audrey Hepburn, in my opinion, is at her best. It's a great rom-com. I also really like The Philadelphia Story and Pillow Talk.
I'm going to miss my lunch buddies next semester! We have the most priceless conversations (well, according to me atleast).
Today we were discussing Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Jenny: Is she a prostitute?
Me: Well, kind of.
Briana: How can you kind of be a prostitute?
Rosalie: Yeah, you either charge or you don't. Unless, she's doing a half-price discount.
Amy: Maybe she's a gold-digger?
Gardettos are so good. I'm addicted.
Is the tango a romantic dance or is that the salsa? I'm considering going to the spanish club meeting on Monday and we will be tango-ing.
I am incredibly excited for the iPhone to come to Verizon! However, the down side is that my contract doesn't end until September.
I still don't have another playlist, but I have a feeling a good one is on the way. So, like always, here's a music video instead. Credit for finding this goes to one of the new music channels I found on my TV last week :)
Cyaa!
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Wherfore art thou softball?
I'm debating if I should take up umping softball games this summer to make some moolah. I've never watched a baseball game in my life or played softball (actually, that's a lie if you count gym class but I don't think that counts..), but I do have the rules of play, hence the debate.
This week has been super annoying. Every single morning, I wake up to my alarm, snooze it a few times, convince myself to finally "dismiss" it, fall back asleep for what I think will be five more minutes, and end up waking up thirty minutes later. It's actually getting on my nerves.
Sometimes my sister says the strangest things.
We recently discovered a new channel on our tv that plays country music videos all day. Yesterday, I decided to waste some time and watch the channel for a little bit. My sister walks in and says, " Country music videos are stupid. They always put these pretty girls with these not-even-cute guys." I have to say, I completely agree with her.
Listening to bird calls and trying to memorize them is difficult work.
In comm, we're reading Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. I'm Margaret, the slutty maid. Lovely.
I'm lazy, here's a music video :)
Have a good three day weekend!
Byee :)
This week has been super annoying. Every single morning, I wake up to my alarm, snooze it a few times, convince myself to finally "dismiss" it, fall back asleep for what I think will be five more minutes, and end up waking up thirty minutes later. It's actually getting on my nerves.
Sometimes my sister says the strangest things.
We recently discovered a new channel on our tv that plays country music videos all day. Yesterday, I decided to waste some time and watch the channel for a little bit. My sister walks in and says, " Country music videos are stupid. They always put these pretty girls with these not-even-cute guys." I have to say, I completely agree with her.
Listening to bird calls and trying to memorize them is difficult work.
In comm, we're reading Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. I'm Margaret, the slutty maid. Lovely.
I'm lazy, here's a music video :)
Have a good three day weekend!
Byee :)
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