Since I'm behind.

here's lots of music :)

Day 10 - A song that makes you fall asleep

I suppose it's only appropriate x)


Day 11 - A song from your favorite band
I don't really..have..one? But okay.

Lied. They really are my favorite.

Day 12 - A song from a band you hate
^not disgracing my blog that way^

Day 13 - A song that is a guilty pleasure


Does it defeat the purpose of "guilty pleasure" if I'm not ashamed at all?
I guess.
Most people would say N'Sync is a guilty pleasure though.
I'm freaking proud. Fangirl right here.

A Rant Worth Reading.

I hate war.

I hate the thought that we send innocent men to kill other innocent soldiers, women, and children--just to defend some governmental dispute, or our freedom.

I hate that the people of the world cannot respect each other enough, each other's culture, and differences, enough to just leave each other alone, or co-exist.

I hate the thought of people dying--murderously or peacefully.

That our soldiers had/have to mentally prepare themselves to die the next morning, or hour.

That beautiful cities like Dresden were destroyed in the name of war.

I believe that nothing good comes of war--good only comes when we win a war, and that is never guaranteed.

I believe that no man in uniform deserves an award for surviving--every single one of them do.

Enemy, or American.

Every one.

I believe that the German people do not deserve the stereotypes most Americans stamp on them because of their past. The Nazi movement does not define Germany in any way today.

The atomic bomb should have never been invented. (Granted, it was bound to happen).

What if someone in Hiroshima had developed the cure for cancer? Someone we killed?

What if they could've saved us from our own war-loving souls?

When an explosion can turn a desert to glass in a split-second, kill 120,000 instantly, and even more slowly, why have we not asked if we're doing something wrong, instead of rejoicing in the decimation of a population?

Rejoicing in the fact that we won the war,

by killing innocent people?

"Well that's just the price we pay."

NO.

That's the price they paid, and they didn't sign up for it.

I could never kill someone, no matter what amount of malice I had for them OR their country in my heart.

It's not fair, it's not right, and I will never understand how they do it.

Soldiers, of all branches of the military, I commend you for your loyalty to your countries--your job is something I could never do. Thank you. I don't understand you, or it, but thank you for doing whatever it is you think you're doing right.

S.W. 2-25-11

I wrote this while watching a video in American History Class Friday, I've made my point.

Feedback? Comments, please. I want to know what you think.

Dancing.

Enjoy.

Bitte, Spring Nicht.

I bet you don't know every word to a German rock ballad. :)

Yeah, I used to be TOTALLY into Tokio Hotel before their American album came out, which i'm not gonna lie, I have it on my iPod too, but after my third year of German, I go back and listen to this and feel so much more comfortable with singing the words. So much better in the original language.

I still think Bill Kaulitz is a beautiful human being though. No matter how girlish he looks. Great voice, and he's different from everyone else. I respect that.

"Erriner dich, an dich und mich"

Oh and this one's pretty good too.

Man,

"I feel like a woman."

"Man, I feel like a Woman!" by Shania Twain.

It reminds me of a time at flag camp. Syrena, Meagen, and I performed our winning ensemble routine to it, and it's just a happy memory.

I don't feel like providing a link. Find it yourself. x) And if you search "flag routine" after it, you should be able to find ours on youtube. :)

Another--one that is just a bit more sentimental-- is "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars. It reminds me of the time Jake tried to sing it to me after we went to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert. Keyword: Tried. I love you babe, but you can't sing. x) But you see, that's why that song is so great: "You're amazing, just the way you are" Pretty much. Yeah.

I wish I had better songs to provide for some of these challenges, but usually, really good music doesn't remind me of the kind of things that this challenge has been asking. I promise I listen to good music, I really do. :/

Hell, "Baby" by Justin Bieber reminds me of my first boyfriend, which makes sense..it's what the song is about.

Somewhere.

Arkansas Governor's School.

A-G-freakin-S.

"Blankets in the Grass" by Balance Problems. Enjoy :)

This song was extremely inspirational to me at AGS. It got me dancing again, which in general doesn't take much, but I'm talking choreographing very broken ballet. It makes me happy. It makes me miss that place so much, but to me it just captures it. Maybe not the lyrics, but the overall mood of the song. So peaceful, and to put it even more simply, "Hakuna Matata". <--Also reminds me of AGS.

Onward!

Tonight, Jess and I ventured to Conway to see Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

AH-MA-ZING.

I cannot even describe how great that was. I smiled for so long after the first half it was just crazy. Mind is blown. CanNOT wait until he comes back to town. That concert made me doubt my ambitions to become a band director, it made me want to just do nothing but become a master of Jazz and play the rest of my life. It takes alot to make me doubt teaching. They just had so much FUN. I wish I could be that phenomenally talented and have as much fun as they did. Granted, I do have alot of fun when I play, but I just don't play that well.

..Yet.

Give Me Therapy.

"I'm a walking travesty"

Day5:A song that reminds me of someone.

Who I used to be.

So it's been a good while since I've felt empty. For 3 minutes just now, I did. This song is amazing. "Therapy" by All Time Low. It reminds me of who I used to be. You know how I blog about my suspicions about me being legitimately insane? This is what I wish I could have written in regards to that. But the melody just makes my heart melt. Alex Gaskarth--you've stolen my heart again. x) Just kidding, but you're amazing. It's been way too long since I've paid good attention to this band.

^what? I can embed now :D^

Tomorrow is the Wynton Marsalis concert at UCA. Guess who's dying of anticipation? This girl.

I'm also really excited for summer :) I leave for Europe July 1st.

I'll post something later this week that will probably be actually interesting. When I have time. Also starting play rehearsals this week for the musical :)

4.

A song that makes me sad.

Right here.

I don't know why blogger won't let me embed stuff anymore. It's kind of ticking me off ALOT.

I really miss AGS. It was so...free.
Once again, sorry for lack of a better post, but my weekend is just full of work and hanging out with Tessa tonight :)

Monday I'm going to see WYNTON FREAKING MARSALIS and his Jazz Orchestra at UCA.
I'm sure I will have a ton to say about that :)

Challengeee.

I'm already behind. Goodness x)
Day2: My least Favorite song.
Anything by Nicki Minaj. I despise her. She isn't a rapper, she's just ANNOYING. She's not even mildly attractive either.

Day3: A song that makes me happy.
"Weightless" By All Time Low. Totally my theme song lately.

Sorry for the lack of AWESOMEPOST, but I'm really tired and had a sort of rough night.
Please give "Weightless" a listen, very much worth it.

"You're lookin' skinny, like a model"

"With your eyes all painted black"

Finally, I can write an outfit blog :) /happy.
Despite the fact that I feel absolutely horrid (physically) right now, be prepared for a very long post.

Last night, I spent about 45 minutes figuring out this outfit, and I am very proud of it.

Shirt: Handmedown from mom. Skirt: $5 at Rainbow in OK. Ring: Jake thomas. Locket: Gift from Andrea from Grandma's Collectibles in Cabot. Hair clip: Gift from Mom at Christmas. (Not Shown: Mudd flipflops). Toned Legs: Swimming & Marching band. Get some.

Shades: $10-Romancing the Stone. Smile: Fabricated for the tripod x)

This is the kind of outfit I feel like myself in. Jeans & T-shirts just don't do it for me.

Thank you to Tessa and Kimble for helping me figure that one out :P

Next: SNOW.

I threw this one together in about 10 minutes to take pictures in the snow. Let it be known that I. Love. Purple.

Shirt: Mossimo Brand-Target. Skirt (That is actually a dress): Charlotte Russe. Tights: Charlotte Russe-$6. Boots: Walmart-$13. Makeup: Physician's formula correcting powder, Avon Eyeshadow, Physician's formula brown eyeliner, Maybelline Volume Mascara, & Mary Kay lipstick. Scarf: Gift. Belt: Rue21.

NARCISSISM!

And now for another challenge :) I like this one already!

Day 1- My favorite song.

My favorite song of all time is "Lullaby" by Chase Coy. It has always been there for me, and I feel like no matter what is going on in my life, it will always fit.

Listen Here, Please.


For those of you who wish to participate, here's the days for the challenge :) All about music!

Day 01 - Your favorite song
Day 02 - Your least favorite song
Day 03 - A song that makes you happy
Day 04 - A song that makes you sad
Day 05 - A song that reminds you of someone
Day 06 - A song that reminds of you of somewhere
Day 07 - A song that reminds you of a certain event
Day 08 - A song that you know all the words to
Day 09 - A song that you can dance to
Day 10 - A song that makes you fall asleep
Day 11 - A song from your favorite band
Day 12 - A song from a band you hate
Day 13 - A song that is a guilty pleasure
Day 14 - A song that no one would expect you to love
Day 15 - A song that describes you
Day 16 - A song that you used to love but now hate
Day 17 - A song that you hear often on the radio
Day 18 - A song that you wish you heard on the radio
Day 19 - A song from your favorite album
Day 20 - A song that you listen to when you’re angry
Day 21 - A song that you listen to when you’re happy
Day 22 - A song that you listen to when you’re sad
Day 23 - A song that you want to play at your wedding
Day 24 - A song that you want to play at your funeral
Day 25 - A song that makes you laugh
Day 26 - A song that you can play on an instrument
Day 27 - A song that you wish you could play
Day 28 - A song that makes you feel guilty
Day 29 - A song from your childhood
Day 30 - Your favorite song at this time last year

My best friend Meghan told me I looked like a model yesterday (and today), and I still don't believe that she's not making it up. I love that beautiful girl.

Bieber Fever.

Good God.

Why me? T-T

Yes, the terrible illness is upon me. I swore I'd never admit to it, but I have. I'm am indeed infected with Bieber fever. He's not that bad, and yes, I do want to see his movie. But not in theaters, that's just embarassing x)

But, he's much more entertaining when me and Tessa start singing "Baby" screamo-style in my truck. Yeeeeeuh.

I had an awful morning full of arguing and confusion, needless to say, I was ready to get out of the house. I think we were all suffering from a little cabin fever. Since Tessa and I couldn't go swim until like 5:30, I spun my flag for like an hour after my family left my house. It felt incredibly nice outside today :)

Speaking of spinning, I'm making lots of progress on my UCA guard tryout routine. It's starting to come together. I am a happy,happy, girl.

I put some string around the band of Jake's ring so I can wear it on my hand now. :3 yesh.

Back to Bieber. Ugh. So I would usually say I have pretty good taste in music. Admitting I like Bieber and love Ke$ha makes me feel like that statement is dwarfed immensely. I still think I have good taste. I know what GOOD music is, and I realize that Ke$ha is hardly music at all, but she gets you moving, you know? I like GOOD music, and I like catchy tunes. there's a difference.

Keyword: MUSIC.

I know the difference, and I feel that people shouldn't judge me for liking Bieber, Gaga, or Ke$ha. They just know how to make money. I admire that, and loathe it at the same time. People like Chase Coy should be on the radio, but then again, not good driving music. He should be more famous than he is. I would love a station that played Modest Mouse, Freelance Whales, and just freakin' cool music all the time for sure, but I do appreciate 96.5 for their constant loop of mindless, pointless, catchy tunes when I feel like dancing.

Ramblerambleramble.

I have to go to school monday while most of my friends are going to allstate clinic. Eff.

BUT, I'm gonna get a surprise :D

I miss people. the Snow is such a drag.

SPEAKING OF DRAG.

I adore Lady Gaga's new single, "Born This Way". I'm pretty sure the melody's been written before, but it makes me think of scenes of Footloose and other cheesy 80's movies. Brava, Gaga.

Yeah, I'm also pretty sure I used that word wrong, but it rhymes, and I don't care.

This is my first year with a valentine

Snow Dayzz.

Since blogger is being a pain, listen to thiss.

I got all dressed up and took pictures in the snow today, finished up my first roll of 120 with the TLR today. I cannot wait to get it developed! xDD

I really need to get some stuff done, so I'll post again later, or just edit this one. idk. bbl, guyzzz.

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later.

I finished making Jake's valentine(s), and they are to be shipped through priority mail tomorrow! We've had a rough week. Mostly because we're both really busy, but eh. I'm sorry babe, I love you. You know that.

Since I said (to taylor) I'd do it, I'm gonna tell you all about the weird dream I had last night.

I was in a church, but I had my flag, and most of the girls from frontlines were there too. We were all in themiddle of spinning the routine for Cabot's fight song, and then this like british army/marching band comes parading into the chapel, whose floor had instantaneously turned into a floor where the pews used to be. As they came marching through we were looking for ways to avoid getting pushed into the water, as if it would kill us. I don't know why, but it was terriffying.

Goodness.

I am SOEXCITED. I'm probably going to Chelsea's tomorrow, for a get together with all my fellow senior friends :) Brownies and Nintendo. yes. :DD

Mabel Grace Linch

She is the most perfect thing I have ever seen.

Yesterday, I was staying at my grandmother's house because mom didn't want me home alone while they were at the hospital and it snowed. I had a really good time, and right before it was time to go to bed, I broke down crying. I didn't know why, but I was just sobbing. It was really hard to hide it from her, but I'm not really ashamed anymore.

Today we didn't have school (duh), so I got to stay at home all day with my parents and new baby sister. Honestly pretty much nothing happened, until about 30 minutes ago.

I had been holding Gracie for awhile, but she had decided to wake up then. She was just looking around, and even though I know she can't see much of anything yet, it intrigued me. I really looked at her, and realized she is the most perfect thing on this planet. And here we go again, it made me cry. Joyful tears, but I was still crying. I was just overcome with love for this infant. My baby sister. She's perfect.

She makes me never want to grow up. She makes me wish I was younger. She makes me believe in miracles.

Beautiful, perfect, child.

No Lies, Just Love

First of all,
Greenbay won. <----laaaame. Green and Yellow together is just atrocious, and what the heck does cheese have to do with football?

Second of all, I haven't watched Glee in months, and I did tonight. DARREN CRISS IS ON THE CAST OF GLEE?! WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME?! HE'S HARRY FREAKING POTTER! Also, the Dalton Warblers are the best group. mmhm. I thoroughly enjoyed their performance of "Bills, bills, bills" tonight. 'Twas seriously sweet.

Also, I've been putting together more playlists. I might start switching them on out the blog. The new ones are more or less organized by genre--so I'm sorry if I put up a genre you can't stand for awhile. Until I decide to start switching them out, here they are.

Let me know what you guys think ;)

My little sister is being born tomorrow, and this is how I'd like her to meet me:

"I hope that womb's not too warm,

Because it's cold out here,

and it will be quite a shock

to breathe this air,

to discover loss.

So I'd like to make some changes

before you arrive,

so when your new eyes meet mine,

they won't see no lies,

Just love.

Just love."

"No Lies, Just Love" By Bright Eyes in the playlist in the sidebar.

Welcome, Sister

Attention:

To the lady who referred to me as "K-mart blondie" at work today,

I'VE NEVER DYED MY HAIR.

Jealousy's the ugliest trait, honey. ;)

Oh, and to Billy, you're the best co-worker ever. Thanks for defending me.

If I were to dye my hair, It certainly wouldn't be some nappy k-mart hair dye, thankyouverymuchbiotch.

Here's my blog where I'm basically going to talk about how "conceited" I am. (lololol)

I know I'm not conventionally "hot".

But guess what?!

I am B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L.

Beautiful.
Yerp.

Just like everyone else.

Everyone is beautiful in some way.

I keep talking about how I want to throw (put-together, moreso) a "Miss Amazing" Pageant for Cabot (or the Central Arkansas Area).

I REALLY do. I need help though, if you guys would be interested in knowing more about it, please leave comments here or on my facebook link. I need your help. I'm always getting into trying to help people.

But honestly, I take way too many pictures of myself, sometimes I'm really cocky x)

But I guess I have a right to be?

crap.

x)

There's this song called "Pretty Girl Rock" (by Keri Hilson) that gets stuck in my head when I feel like I'm lookin' good.

Which is most of the time.

baha.

IS IT A CRIME TO KNOW YOU'RE ATTRACTIVE IN YOUR OWN WAY?

Why am I struggling with this?

Maybe because I don't want to come off as a jerk.

Oh well, h8ers gonna h8, mayne.

Here's my conclusion:
Some will call it conceit, I will call it confidence; Which just happens to be a thing most girls lack these days. (<---horrid grammar alert)

Now, onward to something besides talking about myself and my flaws in character.

I'm ready for the summer.

I'm ready for the sun, and swimsuits, and tans, and SHORTS, and no jackets, and awesome hair. (the weather really does affect my hair x) )

Gah. I'm sick of freezing when I go outside. Yes, I realize it is January.

I'm also ready to graduate. I'm sure I've said that many-a-time.

I have nothing left to say at the moment, I mean there's tons going on in my head, but I'm not sure how to air that publicly just yet.

Maybe I'll post later on tonight, maybe not.
You guys will hear about it at some point.

For now, this is all I've got.

If you love something, let it go. If it doesn't come back, it was never yours.

Cliches really turn out to be true sometimes.

No, Jake, this isn't about you, don't worry :)

"I hate" post.

I hate

being mad at you. both of you.
having a horrible day.
having to avoid people.
feeling like I failed when it wasn't my fault.
feeling like I over-reacted, when I didn't by my standards.
how I never say what really bothers me until it's too late.
11th grade American History homework.
not knowing what to do.
being helpless.
crying.
making you mad at me. both of you.
not being able to explain myself.
feeling mentally unstable. crazy. and I know I'm not.


Okay...now that that blah is over with, I had a pretty horrible day, to say the least, but now I think this may turn the post around.

I love

Jake Thomas (Happy Two Months, Babe).
Music.
God.
My little brother.
My friends.
Laughing at "stupid-funny" things.
Swimming.
Feeling healthier.
Laughing-Cow Cheese & Wheat Thins.
Doodling atomic dragons with Chelsea.
My family.
Not knowing what to do.
feeling crazy, in the good way.
Taking pictures.
Acting like a kid.
Planning all the crazy things I'll do when I'm 18 and out of the house.
Singing Ke$ha with Tessa :)
Painting random things with Andrea.
Making other people smile.
Dancing with Meghan.
Driving around with Meagen and Syrena. Both of them.

And tons more.
At least the good out-weighs the bad :D


To both of you:
I'm sorry. Please understand where I'm coming from.

To Jake:
"Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars pointing me on my way into your loving arms. This much I know is true, that God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you"


SO...I'm just gonna do some homework, listen to music, and go to bed now.
Hope you guys have had a better day than I did x)

This is how I feel today.

Except I only WISH I could play like that. Much less sing at the same time.

Muse=love.

I had a bad day.
The highlight of my day was freaking out with Tori while walking to lunch because we were afraid of Danny's umbrella flipping inside out and kicking us in the face in the process. It was pretty funny. x)

I cannot wait to get paid. I hate feeling flat broke, when in truth I'm really not. I just can't spend any of my money. OH the joys of saving accounts.
It'll be worth it when I have lots of money in Europe AND my Canon :3
Saturday, please come sooner.

OH MY GOD.

TOMORROW IS SENIOR SUIT DAY, AND I AM PUMPED.

Pictures to come :)