Hey everyone, I know it's been a long time since I blogged. Life is pretty busy right now, so many cool things going on though, it's awesome!! On April 15th, I celebrated the 1 year anniversary of seeing Titanic in 3d. Yes, I know#Iamweird. But this day is really special to me and always will be, because it is what foreshadowed the novel I wrote on the film last summer. It seems so crazy and unbelievable that it has been a year...just yesterday( or so it feels) I remember excitedly browsing the ticket website, looking for movie times my mom and I could go to. Then, with ever- growing excitement, finding that it was going to work out, and quickly gulping down my lunch before jumping in the car; to get their on time:) It was such an unforgettable, memorable, beautiful day.. sniff. sniff:) happy tears. Okay, enough sentiment. So many other things are going on, so I will try to just voice the most important.
1: My aunt and uncle are having their first baby!; we are so excited! And it is going to be a girl. I am so exuberant to have a baby girl cousin, to make up for not having a little sister:) My grandma is throwing Audrey a baby shower in June and the baby will be born in August. Grandma, Mom, and I are planning a trip to see Baby Hallinan that month.
2: I start high school next year. Crazy!!! I am so nervous, excited, and happy all at once. LOL. I have gotten a little taste of pre-algebra; of course I'm still a youngling in higher levels of math; but I really do enjoy it. So, I think that will not change as I move up through the more advanced, difficult levels of high school algebra. Graduating from school in 4 years is wow.. it gets me thinking more and more about what I want to do with my life. I'm learning more and more, each day, though to enjoy the present, because I know it will be gone before I know it. But I do look forward to graduation, deciding on which college I want to go to, and all of that fun stuff:) I have a really true desire to be a nurse; so I've been talking to my Aunt, who went to school for 8 years for it. Now, I'm not sure if I want to go to school for that long. But, to make a long story short, I would like to study in a 2- year nursing school and then work at an orphanage in India.
3: My brothers are going to play baseball this summer! In the past 7 months we've really gone all out with the "sports" thing. Anyway, I'm really excited for them and it's a new experience for me too. My dad said we may be able to figure out how I could work at the concession stand; during summer games! What a fun idea- so excited!
So, now that I've probably bored you with my list of awesome things happening, I will move on to currently digging and my goals for this month:0
Music:
Even though I've never really been that crazy about Adele in the past, I've been gotten really hooked on her music these past 2 weeks. Once I spend more time to listen and meditate on the words of her songs, I enjoy and understand them better then the first time I heard them. I guess it probably all started with seeing a comic video set to her sad, melancholy song," Someone Like You", done by Christian artists, Kari Jobe, Dara Maclean, and Group 1 Crew's Blanca Reyes. It was a hilarious girls's rein action of this song. Anyone who is a girl knows what it's like to get emotional over the smallest things, am I right?! So, they were all bursting in tears when listening to this song; and eating cake and everything. Well, eventually, I showed the video to my brothers; who surprisingly thought it funny( mainly because there is guys it in the end). We acted it out for my parents in a small performance in the basement. It was so much fun. Since then, whenever I've gotten sentimental, I've probably fake- cried and pouted to that song half a dozen times, three of them with a small handful( mind you) of chocolate chips:) But, in the past couple of weeks, I'd grown tired of listening to the same music. So, when my mom and I took a little country drive to pick up my brother from my grandparents's house; I casually picked up an old Adele CD I'd burned a while back. During the drive, I found myself enjoying immensely singing along to the words. I've listened to the songs a lot since then (probably my personality). I get with something and I can stop!! My mom says any too much of one thing is enough, so I have learned to get some self- control. At any rate, I really enjoy her songs as I get older. " Set Fire to The Rain' is def. my favorite, mainly because of the romantic lyrics that typically remind me of my book:)
Food:
Movies: With the way my personality is, I'm an over- obsessive movie person( need to tone it down a bit). But on the weekend, I really do enjoy relaxing with popcorn and a good movie: be it romance, comedy, serious, or other genres. Currently, my family has been watching some really neat movies. Last Thursday, we watched" Lincoln" with our Apple TV. Truly an inspiring film, though with a little too much of a depressing ending for my taste. I was impressed, but it is not one of those epic movies that I will want to watch over again. " Gulliver's Travels" is probably the movie I'm into right now. For those that know me well, they will remember that I always keep track of something I like; even if it was five years ago! I remember watching this modernized version of the novel two years ago and thinking it was hilarious!
Critics call it a "poor version of the novel" but I find it hysterical,entertaining, and most important of all; it has a good story line. Not to mention the fact that it has the actress from" The Young Victoria( one of my favorite romantic movies)"( Emily Blunt) as one of the main characters:)
Youtube Videos: Kid President.
My mom found these videos some time ago on her Facebook from a friend, and since then it's become a weekly habit to watch them. This kid is so sweet, positive, and funny. Such an inspiration!! He has become very popular on youtube; actors, singers, and even the President have got to meet him. His little optimistic, sweet spirit is such a blessing and there are so many life- lessons to be learned through his channel: Soul Pancake. Check it out!
Last of all, to end this long post( sorry if it's a little overwhelming!)
Drinks: Currently developing an intense craving with cappuccinos, lattes, and basically everything but black coffee. I have a feeling I'm going to be different than my non- coffee parents; I love coffee. My mom says to take it easy, but since I'm almost 14, she doesn't mind as long as I don't drink it more than once a day. It all started with my awesome friend, Charity, introducing me to pumpkin lattes through a Facebook post back in October 2012. Well... long story short I've taken off with coffee. from authentic restaurant coffee.. to the boxed mixes you can buy at Walmart.
Pumpkin cappuccinos are my favorite and they're so easy to make- they sell all year long too!
1: My aunt and uncle are having their first baby!; we are so excited! And it is going to be a girl. I am so exuberant to have a baby girl cousin, to make up for not having a little sister:) My grandma is throwing Audrey a baby shower in June and the baby will be born in August. Grandma, Mom, and I are planning a trip to see Baby Hallinan that month.
2: I start high school next year. Crazy!!! I am so nervous, excited, and happy all at once. LOL. I have gotten a little taste of pre-algebra; of course I'm still a youngling in higher levels of math; but I really do enjoy it. So, I think that will not change as I move up through the more advanced, difficult levels of high school algebra. Graduating from school in 4 years is wow.. it gets me thinking more and more about what I want to do with my life. I'm learning more and more, each day, though to enjoy the present, because I know it will be gone before I know it. But I do look forward to graduation, deciding on which college I want to go to, and all of that fun stuff:) I have a really true desire to be a nurse; so I've been talking to my Aunt, who went to school for 8 years for it. Now, I'm not sure if I want to go to school for that long. But, to make a long story short, I would like to study in a 2- year nursing school and then work at an orphanage in India.
3: My brothers are going to play baseball this summer! In the past 7 months we've really gone all out with the "sports" thing. Anyway, I'm really excited for them and it's a new experience for me too. My dad said we may be able to figure out how I could work at the concession stand; during summer games! What a fun idea- so excited!
So, now that I've probably bored you with my list of awesome things happening, I will move on to currently digging and my goals for this month:0
Music:
Even though I've never really been that crazy about Adele in the past, I've been gotten really hooked on her music these past 2 weeks. Once I spend more time to listen and meditate on the words of her songs, I enjoy and understand them better then the first time I heard them. I guess it probably all started with seeing a comic video set to her sad, melancholy song," Someone Like You", done by Christian artists, Kari Jobe, Dara Maclean, and Group 1 Crew's Blanca Reyes. It was a hilarious girls's rein action of this song. Anyone who is a girl knows what it's like to get emotional over the smallest things, am I right?! So, they were all bursting in tears when listening to this song; and eating cake and everything. Well, eventually, I showed the video to my brothers; who surprisingly thought it funny( mainly because there is guys it in the end). We acted it out for my parents in a small performance in the basement. It was so much fun. Since then, whenever I've gotten sentimental, I've probably fake- cried and pouted to that song half a dozen times, three of them with a small handful( mind you) of chocolate chips:) But, in the past couple of weeks, I'd grown tired of listening to the same music. So, when my mom and I took a little country drive to pick up my brother from my grandparents's house; I casually picked up an old Adele CD I'd burned a while back. During the drive, I found myself enjoying immensely singing along to the words. I've listened to the songs a lot since then (probably my personality). I get with something and I can stop!! My mom says any too much of one thing is enough, so I have learned to get some self- control. At any rate, I really enjoy her songs as I get older. " Set Fire to The Rain' is def. my favorite, mainly because of the romantic lyrics that typically remind me of my book:)
Food:
In case you are wondering what this is, it is an authentic Italian cheese called fontina cheese. Since watching Giada, I've developed a delicious liking for real cheese, for instance: swiss, parmesan, and other fresh Italian cheeses. I find this is a delicious topping for salads, especially in my goal to not eat as much junk and focus on fruits and vegetables all day. With just enough vegetables and a heathy olive oil and vinegar dressing, it makes a fine substitute to croutons.
Books: In the past last month, I've read a truly, awesome book, called," Lantern in Her Hand", an inspiring story of a pioneer woman, Abbie Deal. It is truly breathtaking, well- written story, by Bess Streeter Aldrich; of selflessness, courage, love, faith, and hope. Also has a small sense of humor( at least to my taste) and romance at the end. It all started as a book I had to read for school. At first, my reaction was; oh, this looks like a long, boring book: I can't wait to finish it. Now, I can't believe I ever thought this! I'm really hoping to read more Bess S.A. books in the future," Rim of the Prairie" is one I'd like to delve into this summer.
I encourage you guys to check it out! Totally awesome. I learned so much out of it!
Movies: With the way my personality is, I'm an over- obsessive movie person( need to tone it down a bit). But on the weekend, I really do enjoy relaxing with popcorn and a good movie: be it romance, comedy, serious, or other genres. Currently, my family has been watching some really neat movies. Last Thursday, we watched" Lincoln" with our Apple TV. Truly an inspiring film, though with a little too much of a depressing ending for my taste. I was impressed, but it is not one of those epic movies that I will want to watch over again. " Gulliver's Travels" is probably the movie I'm into right now. For those that know me well, they will remember that I always keep track of something I like; even if it was five years ago! I remember watching this modernized version of the novel two years ago and thinking it was hilarious!
Youtube Videos: Kid President.
My mom found these videos some time ago on her Facebook from a friend, and since then it's become a weekly habit to watch them. This kid is so sweet, positive, and funny. Such an inspiration!! He has become very popular on youtube; actors, singers, and even the President have got to meet him. His little optimistic, sweet spirit is such a blessing and there are so many life- lessons to be learned through his channel: Soul Pancake. Check it out!
Last of all, to end this long post( sorry if it's a little overwhelming!)
Drinks: Currently developing an intense craving with cappuccinos, lattes, and basically everything but black coffee. I have a feeling I'm going to be different than my non- coffee parents; I love coffee. My mom says to take it easy, but since I'm almost 14, she doesn't mind as long as I don't drink it more than once a day. It all started with my awesome friend, Charity, introducing me to pumpkin lattes through a Facebook post back in October 2012. Well... long story short I've taken off with coffee. from authentic restaurant coffee.. to the boxed mixes you can buy at Walmart.
Pumpkin cappuccinos are my favorite and they're so easy to make- they sell all year long too!
