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Smile, It is Friday

Happy Friday!

Happy belated St. Patrick's Day too! As a former Irish Step dancer (hey, once an Irish Step dancer always an Irish Step dancer, right?) I saw this cake and immediately thought of my best friend, Elizabeth! We always did everything involving dance together: classes, practice, private lessons, competitions, showcases, volunteer shows, post-show dinners, shoe fittings, EVERYTHING! This cake almost made me cry I wanted all that back so badly, but then I started laughing because I was about to cry over cake. Pretty, isn't it?

I'm having a good hair day, just thought I would let you know!

I just wanted to share that cake with you, but more later.
~Kate

I'm Such A Slacker

Hey There!

I haven't blogged in ages... I'ld like to say I've been busy, but that's a bit of a lie.

My new love? Tumblr!! I know what you are thinking, "How can you manage a blog AND a Tumblr when you never blog in the first place??" I was right, wasn't I? Well, I don't know, I can manage. Tumblr is simple and if you love photography then you should get one!

http://high-school-transplant.tumblr.com/

Oh guess what! Ann is moving closer from where she goes to school now! She is transferring at the end of the year! She is changing her major to photography, but I can't convince her to get a Tumblr.

I threw a surprise party with my brother Micheal last night. I don't think I ever introduced you to my brother Micheal even though I blog about him a lot. So yeah, if you have read about him before that's Micheal. It was fun. The party was originally my idea and was for his best friend, my best guy friend, Sean. We had funnel cakes with lots of toppings!

little black dress-Target, sneakers- Converse All Stars

That was the look last night. Sorry for the bad picture; maybe I should get some help from Ann. Hopefully I'll get some better pictures her boyfriend took and maybe I'll upload those.

'Till Later,
~Kate

57 Reasons to Live

1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.
3. A hot shower.
4. No lines at the super market.
5. A special glance.
6. Getting mail.
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels out of the dryer.
11. Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price.
12. Chocolate milkshake.
13. A long distance phone call.
14. A bubble bath.
15. Giggling.
16. A good conversation.
17. The beach.
18. Finding money in your coat from last winter.
19. Laughing at yourself.
20. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
21. Running through sprinklers.
22. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
23. Having someone tell you that you’re beautiful.
24. Laughing at an inside joke.
25. Friends.
26. Falling in love for the first time.
27. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
28. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
29. Your first kiss.
30. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
31. Playing with a new puppy.
32. Late night talks with your roommate that keep you from sleeping.
33. Having someone play with your hair.
34. Sweet dreams.
35. Hot chocolate.
36. Road trips with friends.
37. Swinging on swings.
38. Watching a good movie cuddled up on a couch with someone you love.
39. Wrapping presents under the Christmas tree while eating cookies and drinking eggnog.
40. Song lyrics printed inside your new CD so you can sing along without feeling stupid.
41. Going to a really good concert.
42. Getting butterflies in your stomach every time you see that one person.
43. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
44. Winning a really competitive game.
45. Making chocolate chip cookies!
46. Having your friends send you homemade cookies!
47. Spending time with close friends!
48. Seeing smiles and hearing laughter from your friends.
49. Holding hands with someone you care about.
50. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.
51. Discovering that love is unconditional and stronger than time.
52. Riding the best roller coasters over and over.
53. Hugging the person you love.
54. Watching the expression someone’s face as they open a much-desired present from you.
55. Watching the sunrise.
56. Getting out of bed every morning and thanking God for another beautiful day.
57. Having friends you know you can cry on or talk to about your deepest problems

Boy, Why You So Obsessed with Me?

I, Kate, have a stalker. Not a real-call-the-cops stalker, but an annoying boy who really likes me. I was nice at first, not realizing he REALLY likes me. For I've never been the girl every guy is after and while dealing with heaps of other boy drama, I thought he was just a friendly guy. Then he got weird and I had to get rid of him. How was I supposed to that? I tried be boring, but that just escalated the annoying behavior as he worked to get to know me better. I didn't want to me mean, but he was driving me crazy! I tried to ignore his calls, texts, random chatter at school, and Facebook comments... Then after about the fourth time he asked me out and I turned him down, I just said: I don't want a boyfriend! In actuality this isn't really true, I just forgot to add "I don't want a boyfriend who I feel like stalks me!" The weirdness has died down a bit, but really how is a girl to deal with that kind of actions?

This isn't about him. It's about me (as usual!). Here are my current obsessions and don't worry, none of them are call-the-cops worthy...

-J.Crew- I went skiing over holiday break and went to a J.Crew outlet. I've always liked their clothes, but now I keep finding myself making my way to their website, visiting their stores, and making set after set on Polyvore with their items. It is becoming a problem. See that J.Crew top??

And We Wear Cucumbers on Our Eyes Because We're Cool 1/50 by ℓove,Ƙate[PearlGirl] featuring Fendi bags

-Pearl Earring Studs- At camp this summer, I noticed this girl with dark hair who always had on giant pearl earring studs. They really stood out against her dark hair. I quickly forgot about the potential trend until later that summer. Our varsity swimming assistant coach, who is also a brunette, always wore pearl earrings too. They reminded me of the girl from camp and I instantly just had to get a pair! I made my way to Dillards to picked myself up a pair and I wear them most everyday.

-Facebook-Polyvore-FormSpring- I have a really unhealthy obsession with these websites. I'm proud to say though that I'm now using Facebook in French. Those of you that are friend with me, I don't really care that you can't read my profile! Polyvore was my first obsession and you please visit me by following my link on the sidebar. Have a question you want to ask? FormSpring is the place to ask! The can also be found on the sidebar.

-Hippie Headbands- I rarely wear this trend out, but while I sit at the computer screen I find myself wearing my headband around my forehead and I do believe it helps me come up with more creative, "free" ideas. haha I bought some at Target today actually!

-Straightening my Hair- I know my hair will probably be fried to a crisp soon, but I find straightening my hair a stress reliever. Go ahead and laugh...I can't hear you. Really though, I feel more pulled-together and less plain when my hair is straightened and that's coming from a girl with naturally pencil straight hair.

-The song: I Heart ? by Taylor Swift- I don't know if this song is going to come out of CD or when it was even released, but I LOVE it! I can't find it on iTunes but I listen to it on YouTube and it is my current ringtone (on my NEW phone I got for Christmas, the Tap!). There are some days where you will catch my writing and "I ♥ ?" on the back of my hand...listen to the song to figure it out!

Things I've Lived Through

How Many Things Have You Lived Through?

BOLD the things you’ve done

I have read a lot of books.
I have been on some sort of varsity team.
I have run more than 2 miles without stopping.
I have been to Canada.
I have been to Europe.
I have watched cartoons for hours.
I have tripped UP the stairs.
I have fallen down an entire flight of stairs.
I have been snowboarding/skiing.
I have played ping pong.
I swam in the ocean.
I have been on a whale watch.
I have seen fireworks.
I have seen a shooting star.
I have seen a meteor shower.
I have almost drowned.
I have been so embarrassed I wanted to disappear.
I have listened to one CD over & over & over again.
I have had stitches.
I have had frostbite.
I have licked a frozen pole and got stuck there.
I have stayed up til 2 doing homework/projects.
I currently have a job.
I have been ice skating.
I have been rollerblading
I have fallen flat on my face.
I have tripped over my own two feet.
I have been in a fist fight.
I have played videogames for more than 3 hours straight.
I have watched the power rangers.
I attend Church regularly.

I have played truth or dare.
I’ve called someone stupid.
I’ve been in a verbal argument.
I’ve cried in school.
I’ve played basketball on a team.
I’ve played baseball on a team.
I’ve played football on a team.
I’ve played soccer on a team.
I’ve done cheerleading on a team.
I’ve played softball on a team.
I’ve played volleyball on a team.
I’ve played tennis on a team.
I’ve been on a track or cross country team.
I’ve been swimming more than 20 times in my life.
I’ve bungee jumped.
I’ve climbed a rock wall.
I’ve lost more than $20.
I’ve called myself an idiot.
I’ve called someone else an idiot.
I’ve cried myself to sleep.
I’ve had (or have) pets.
I’ve owned a spice girls CD.
I’ve owned a britney spears CD.
I’ve owned an N*Sync CD.
I’ve owned a backstreet boys CD.
I’ve mooned someone.
I have sworn at someone of authority before.
I‘ve been in the newspaper.
I’ve been on TV.
I’ve been to Hawaii.
I’ve eaten sushi.
I’ve been on the other side of a waterfall.
I’ve watched all of the Lord of the Rings movies.
I’ve watched all the Harry Potter movies.
I’ve watched all of the Rocky movies.
I’ve watched the 3 stooges.
I’ve watched “Newlyweds” Nick & Jessica.
I’ve watched Looney Tunes.
I’ve been stuffed into a locker/I have stuffed others into lockers.
I’ve been called a geek.
I’ve studied hard for a test and got a bad grade.
I’ve not studied at all for a test and aced it.
I’ve hugged my mom within the past 24 hrs.
I’ve hugged my dad within the past 24 hours.
I’ve met a celebrity/music artist.
I’ve written poetry.
I’ve been arrested.
I’ve been attracted to someone much older than me.
I’ve been tickled till I’ve cried.
I’ve tickled someone else until they cried.
I’ve had/have siblings.
I’ve been to a rock concert.
I’ve listened to classical music and enjoyed it.
I’ve been in a play.
I’ve been picked last in gym class.
I’ve been picked first in gym class.
I’ve been picked in that middle-range in gym class.
I’ve cried in front of my friends.
I’ve read a book longer than 1,000 pages.
I’ve played Halo 2.
I’ve freaked out over a sports game.
I’ve been to Alaska.
I’ve been to China.
I’ve been to Spain.
I’ve been to Japan.
I’ve had a fight with someone on AIM.
I’ve had a fight with someone face-to-face.
I’ve had serious conversations using IM.
I’ve forgiven someone who has done something wrong to me.
I’ve been forgiven.
I’ve screamed at a scary movie.
I’ve cried at a chick flick.
I’ve watched a lot of action movies.
I’ve screamed at the top of my lungs.
I’ve been to a rap concert.
I’ve been to a hip hop concert.
I’ve lived in more than 2 houses.
I’ve driven on the highway/been on the highway.
I’ve driven more than 400 miles in a day/been in a car that went more than 400 miles in a day
I’ve been in a car accident.
I’ve done drugs.
I’ve been homesick.
I’ve thrown up.
I’ve puked on someone.
I’ve been horseback riding.
I’ve filled out more than 10 myspace surveys.
I’ve spoken my mind in public.
I’ve proved someone wrong.
I’ve been proven wrong by someone.
I’ve broken a leg.
I’ve broken an arm.
I’ve fallen off a swing.
I’ve swung on a swing for more than 30 mins straight
I’ve watched Winnie the Pooh movies.
I’ve forgotten my backpack when I’ve gone to school.
I’ve lost my backpack.
I’ve come close to dying.
I’ve seen someone die.
I’ve known someone who has died.
I’ve wanted to be an actor/actress at some point.
I’ve done modeling.
I’ve forgotten to brush my teeth some mornings.
I’ve taken something/someone for granted.
I’ve realized how good my life is.
I’ve counted my blessings.
I’ve made fun of a classmate.
I’ve been asked out by someone and I said no.
I’ve slapped someone in the face.
I’ve been skateboarding.
I’ve been backstabbed by someone I thought was a friend.
I’ve lied to someone to their face.
I’ve told a little white lie.
I’ve taken a day off from school just so I don’t go insane.
I’ve fainted.
I’ve had an argument with someone about whether cheerleading is a sport or not
I’ve pushed someone into a pool.
I’ve been pushed into a pool.
I’ve been/are in love.

Wherever Nina Lies

Eep! I just love fabulous books; not books that are just ok, but books that make you want to stand on something at the bookstore and shout, "Need a good book?? Over here!!" while you wave the book around. You would then have to stop waving the book around long enough so that others could at least see the title, right?

Well the book, Wherever Nina Lies, is one of those books! Written by Lynn Weingarten, the book was published last winter (January 2009), but I didn't snag it until two days ago at the library.


Here is the low down: Ellie's sister, Nina has been missing for two years. It seems as if most people have given up hope that she will ever return, all except Ellie. After work one day, she and her best friend find a clue that leads Ellie on an adventure to find her sister. Sketches, which are actually in the book, and quirky characters tell Ellie and this alluring new guy, Sean where to head next...everywhere from Nebraska to Arizona to California.

The book is fast paced and only spans about of week of time. The characters are unique. Nina is artsy and bold. Ellie is sweet and heroic. Amanda, the best friend is just like every girls dramatic friend. (You know you have one...) Sean is well...you'll have to read the book to find out about him. There are more twist in this book than a Kennywood roller coaster. The ending is freaky and it will keep you guessing until the end.

Christmas is Right Around the Corner

The Plaza by TessyKK[PearlGirl] featuring Juicy Couture

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. This time last year I already knew I would be moving that coming summer. I was relishing my time with my friends and family, along with the once trivial things like the trampoline in my back yard and warm winter coats.

This year though is filled with new experiences, some big, some small. For example I didn't need to wear a coat today! Back home in Pittsburgh, it is cold! I've also found my older (step) brother a blessing in boat shoes. I've got him wrapped around my finger. :) We've both been able to help each other out in a jam.

I've always had a lot to be thankful for, but you what makes you realize that the most is when it is ripped out of your clutches, like some of it was when I moved.

Here is what I'm most thankful for and appreciate the most:
-My Family- This Thanksgiving meal is being held at our house with my step family's family. It will be difficult to celebrate the Holidays without my family, but I'm open to meeting new people. I have to be...
-My Friends- Both old friends and new friends, I'm thankful for all my friends. Everyone has been so supportive of me this year and you guys make me so happy.
-Food-Everyone is my family is kind of foodie; get-togethers revolve around food. When surrounded by three types of cranberry sauce, seven desserts, a huge turkey, and enough mash potatoes to feed the whole neighborhood, it is hard to remember some people don't have food at all. God has truely blessed my family.
-My Health- I hate the fact some people have to spend Thanksgiving at the hospital. If you are healthy, you should be thankful.
-An Education-I've always loved school. I've always loved learning. Sometimes I forget it is a privilege to go to school.

Here are some other things I'm thankful to this year:
-Books- I don't think I could get through the week without an escape to a setting in a book. Whether it is the island of Guernsey post WWII (The Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society), Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry (Harry Potter Series), Forks, Washington (Twilight Saga), or the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland during a smallpox epidemic (The Demon in the Freezer), sometimes it is nice to just get away.
-Music-I've come to live by the quote, "Life is too short to listen to bad music." I no longer listen to music that everyone else likes, but strictly music I like. This week it is all about: John Mayer, Brad Paisley, and Kate Nash. My taste isn't specific to one genre, except "the good kind," which is left all up to me.
-Facebook- I always said I wasn't going to get one, but it is just one way I keep in touch with my friends and family both near and far.
-Shoes- Wouldn't it be dreadful to not have shoes? I have a whole closet full of shoes...over fifty pairs at last count. I'm so glad I have shoes.

Thanksgiving decorations on top of the piano.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Pretty Pictures

I love pictures that don't just show an image, but tell a story, convey a feeling, and make you beg, "what was going?"

I'll leave you with a few:
(sorry to go all Tumblr on you guys...)

restart my heart

Weird Fish

Queenie Hawkings




Heart

New Meaning to a Sunday Drive

One Sunday in the summer my brother and I went out to lunch and then took a drive. The sun was shining; we blasted music; we drove fast. I text my former crush and it was all around a good day.

Today after church, I went out to lunch with my brother and then took a drive. We even took the same route. The weather was unseasonably warm. There were no clouds in the sky. We jammed to some loud music and drove fast. Today mirrored that day in early August. I text a different boy and even hung out with my former crush today. Today was an all around good day.

The similarities got me thinking about how much I've changed since then and how much things have changed in general. Here's the run down:
-I've moved on from my former crush, realizing it was too hard to hold on to something that would never be the way I wanted it to be, but were are still good friends. There have been several guys in between that day and today. They haven't been worth mentioning though.
-School has begun. It is way more boring than my old school, but I'm trying to make it work. I was made swim team captain and a newspaper editor.
-I'm looking towards my future and making steps to get there. More details on that later maybe.

There are other things, I'm sure. Living with a four new step-siblings makes everyday a learning experience. Some days are better than others, but I'm not sure I'd want it any other way right now. (Except going home for a visit would be nice!)

MLIA Quotes-- Mostly Harry Potter!

Today, my friend and I decided it would be a good idea to ding dong ditch someone and leave a cardboard cut out of Prof. Snape sitting there. I read a MLIA from someone who found our cutout. I'm glad that our cutout ended up in the right hands. MLIA

Today, the doorbell rang and I proceeded to answer it. On my doorstep was a giant cardboard cutout of Snape. I have no idea who left it there, but it is now sitting in my living room, next to my couch. MLIA.

Today, my boyfriend and I decided to go to the movies. we put on our coats and scarves. while waiting outside the theater to buy tickets, a little girl walked up to us, stared at my boyfriend as though she was scared, looked at me in a disgusted way and said "i thought you were better than this!" we were thoroughly confused until we realized I had bushy brown hair and was wearing a scarlet and gold scarf. he has silvery blond hair and had an emerald scarf. I love this little girl, and completely agree. MLIA

Today in my history class, we were talking about the British empire. My teacher said he would give 2 extra credit points to the person who could do the most genuine british accent. I won. Little does he know I just moved here from England 5 months ago. MLIA.

Today, my sister and I were watching the fifth "Harry Potter" movie and my mom was on the computer. My sister was admiring the beauty of Hogwarts and said "Mom, why did we have to be muggles?" My mom replied without looking up from her computer "Speak for yourself, Squib." Awesome. MLIA.

Today, I mistyped my friend's phone number when sending a text, and ending up talking with a complete stranger for 20 minutes. We had an intense conversation about the importance of Defense Against the Dark Arts in Hogwart's curriculum. Even though I totally forgot to text my actual friend, I think I just met my soul mate. MLIA

Today, while sitting at a stoplight, I glanced at the people in cars around me. The lady next to me looked very impatient. She clapped her hands together once, and the light turned green. I'm now convinced she's a witch. MLIA

Today, I was listening to my schools announcments, they said Extreme Chess Club was canceled because of injuries. That made my life. MLIA

I grew up in a college town, and one Halloween our doorbell rang and we opened the door expecting to see trickortreater—but what was in front of our open door—was another door! Like, a full-on wooden door, that had a sign that said “Please knock.” So we did, and the door swung open to reveal a bunch of college dudes dressed as really old grandmothers, curlers in their hair, etc, who proceeded to coo over our “costumes” and tell us we were “such cute trick or treaters!” One even pinched my cheek. Then THEY gave US candy, closed their door, picked it up and walked to the next house. MLIA

Today,I discovered that Microsoft Word no longer counts "Dumbledore" "Voldemort" or "Hogwarts" as misspelled words. This made me exceedingly happy. MLIA

Today, I asked my Kindergarten class what they should do after escaping a fire in their house. (It's Fire Safety Week.) One little boy said he knew a song about 911. Thinking it was a cute little song he learned in pre-school I asked him how the song went. He then proceeded to sing "Somebody call 911, shawty's fire burning on the dance floor..." At least five others joined in. MLIA

Today, my youngest sister's friends pestered her to give in and read Twilight, so tonight, she put a copy of it in her backpack. Shocked that she would actually read it, I picked it up and opened it to see how far she had gotten. When I opened it I found that she had merely taken the slipcover of our other sister's copy of Twilight and put it on her own copy of Harry Potter 4. So. Proud. MLIA

I hope these made you smile! Just know, your as lame as I am!

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

I Love Books Where the Characters Love Books A Much As I Do by Tess[PearlGirl] featuring Juicy Couture accessories

I'm so excited I got a Polyvore set on my blog! Yay!!

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows is nothing short from a splendid novel written in lovely poetic English. I would recommend it to anyone who loves reading, writing, history, or letters.

(*Spoiler Alert*)Here is what it is about: The book tells the story of a young writer, Juliet Ashton through many letters between her publisher, best friend, publicist, and new friends on the island of Guernsey, found in the English Channel. Juliet is looking for a new book idea at the end of World War II and receives a letter from a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This sets of a spiral of events that leads her to the island to research what life was like them during the German Occupation.

"I'm sure many Islanders grew to be friends with some of the soldiers. But sometimes I think of Charles Lamb and marvel that a man born in 1775 enabled me to make two such friends as you and Christian." (97)

I love that quote. It mixes how a Nazi solider could ever become friends with a Literary Society member from the British ruled island of Guernsey.

When Your New in Town You can Wear a Creative Outfit to the Library and Everyone will think, "Who is that?" But No Will Know The Answer

I'm not really doing anything today...SAT prep, homework, starting over on my ipod, reading...

I went to the library today and there were all these creepy old people. Sometimes I almost feel safer in the city than I do in this small town. When I go for a run or something I feel like I'm always looking over my shoulder and avoiding people. In the city, there were always a lot of people around and they were either going somewhere or looked like they were going somewhere. Make any sense?
Suunies-a gift; Pearl Earrings-Dillard's; Tee-Nike; Bracelets-Gifts; Watch-Ironman Triathlon; Scarf-Delias; Jean Capris-American Eagle Outfitters; Shoes-TOMS
Jean Capris- American Eagle Outfitters; Shoes-TOMS
My whole family thinks my new shoes are ugly! Now that I look at the full-body picture, I think, "Maybe they are old lady shoes!" I like them though and everyone is entilted to atleast one pari of "ugly" shoes, right? Hmhm, Mum and your navy, sqaure toed sling-backs!

TOMS Shoes are a company that donates a pair or shoes for every pair bought. I think it is pretty cool. They have lots or patterns and materials. If your with me and think they aren't old people shoes then you should check out their site! They are also sold at some department stores.

Um...the Dog Ate My Computer

I'm sorry I haven't posted in forever!! I'm super busy! I' ld like to say it is because I have a life, but I hate to lie.

Here is a quick update on what has been going on:
1. Varsity swim team- I made team captain! The season just ended yesterday. It was so much fun, but took up so much time. I spent about fifteen hours a week at swimming, but it is where I wanted to be and what I enjoyed.
2. School- Although very boring, it takes up most of my day. My old school was very competitive, but this one is much less work. I'm working to make friends, but it is so hard...
3. Football- I went to a pre-season game of my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers with my brother one night. We had fun and stayed out really late! I have also gone to a few varsity games, since my brother is in the marching band. I went to a college too, with my step-dad, two brothers, and one of my brother's best friends. I also went to a middle school game to watch my little brother play too.
4. Planning a trip home- Next weekend I'm going home to go to my old school's homecoming. I can't wait to party with my friends!
5. Polyvore- Haha. My total get-away from reality. If you have never visited the website, go, go, go! www.polyvore.com

Pictures later...

10 Things I Bet You Didn't Know About Me

My sister is using my computer right now so I decided to just do a simple post today. I have pictures but they are on my computer.

TEN THINGS I BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ME:

1. I sent 600 texts this month and my bill only started on August 6th. I miss my friends...a lot.

2. My favorite soda is Dr. Pepper.

3. I own ten swim suits; they fill a drawer in my dresser,

4. I sneek-read Seventeen Magazine at the library because my mum thinks it will make me boy crazy. Too bad some of my friends already think I am already boy crazy!

5. My friend, Little J and I cheat when we play the board game, Life. We "house-flip" and drive more then one car and sell each other things to earn more money. It is more fun that way!

6. I love leg warmers!

7. When I was in the eighth grade I donated fifteen inches of my hair to make wigs for women with cancer.

8. My mum and I have back-to-back birthdays!

9. I think Sonic is the best!

10. I have a magzine collection that is in order by title and then by date.

----Here is a random survey I found on Polyvore and felt like taking!----

1. Do you have a camera phone? If so who's the 3rd picture of?
Yes, the picture is of pointe shoes.

2. Who's the first person who comes up under the letter m?
A friend from church, Masey.

3. Who's the last person you called?
Does my voicemail count? The last real person I called was my friend, Sarah from back home.

4. Who was your last missed call from?
My friend Jennifer, who called when I was helping at a church swim party for the little kids.

5. Who's the 5th person who comes up under C?
My friend, Chris comes up.

6. Who's your speed dial number 2?
I don't really know how to work my speed dial.

7. Who was your last received call from?
My friend Ciara, who called to tell me about band camp.

8. What does your banner say?
I don't have a banner.

9. How many messages are currently in your inbox?
I have fourty-one because I delete the messages I have read and replied to and keep the ones I need/want to read again.

10. What is the background? Why?
My background is pointe shoes because I love ballet.

11. Who's speed dial number 1?
idk

12. Who is the 5th message from in your inbox? What's it say?
It is from Ryan and says,"chocolate or flowers or just me...if you had to chose on valentines?" Haha...

13. Who is the first person under S?
It is Sara.

14. How many bars of signal do you currently have?
I have five, but that rarely happens.

15. what service do you have?
I have T-Mobile.

16. Name every person you have text messages from in your inbox:
Do I have to? Laura, Ryan, Bailee, Charlie, Katie, Sarah, Bex, Ciara, Jennifer, Jackie, April

17. who is the 5th person under A?
My friend, Archie.

18. Who is the 9th person on your missed calls list?
My friend, Jennifer.

19. What does the 6th text message say in your inbox?
"Well I need a girl who can be honest with me."

20. who is the first person in your contacts?
A girl named, Abby.

Thanks for reading!

Dorm Shopping at Ikea

On my birthday I went dorm shopping with my sister, Ann at Ikea.

My camera died half-way through the store... I got a new one though for my birthday, so I'll have pictures from that on Thursday.

Who Knew A Familiar Voice Could Help So Much?

I don't have much to say today.

I went to see the sports trainer today after swimming and then went to the doctors. They say I have a strained rotater-cuff. idk. My shoulders kill when I'm swimming and after and just doing normal things. They just recommend limited arm movement (well, I'll just try not to drown) and anti-inflammatory meds, and and exercises. Big help... Tomorrow we have a fly stroke clinic and I don't want to miss that!

Tomorrow is also my birthday! I turn sixteen! Sweet Sixteen! My mum kind of resceduled my birthday. She planned to take my sister, Ann, dorm supply shopping tomorrow a long time ago, not realizing it was my birthday that far in advance. That might be fun, so I was fine with that plan...as long as I got to pick where we went to lunch. Ha!
Then we were going to go out to dinner with the family and some friends if I wanted to invite them. Well, guess what! I have no friends here! If we were at home I could have invited a bunch of friends and we would have a good time. (We always have a good time.) Now, here I haven't really met many people I'm comfortable inviting to go to dinner with my hectic family. I was kind of upset about that for a while because the parental units kept pushing it.
I decided I would invite a family friend, who I kind of have a crush on, but I couldn't work up enough guts to invite him. In the end though, my friends convinced me to just invite him to cake back at the house. He said yes!
The kicker is, my mum decided to go to dinner on Saturday night (her birthday!) so that my brother could come. The family friend is still coming though tomorrow, so that's good.

I guess I did have a lot to say...Once I get started I can talk forever. Thanks Tt for listening last night, a time when I needed it the most. I don't want to sound motherish but if a friend is going through a hard time, just listening can be a big help.

No pictures today, hopefully next time. If you want to see some really awesome sets, visit me on Polyvore: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=720216

My friend is going to Niagra Falls this weekend so, until Niagra falls, ~K

Varsity Swimming

I'm sorry I didn't post last week. My best friend from home, who we call Little J, was visiting for the week. We bounced from roller coaster riding, to shopping, watching movies, helping at vacation bible school (VBS), eating out, and flirty with boys.

Swimming started yesterday. The program is brand new and the team is much smaller than at my old school. I'm just glad to be in the pool everyday. Swimming is the same wherever you go, a nice constant since my world seems to have been flipped upside-down. I have to wake up at six every morning to catch a bus and then ride forty minutes to the pool, since my new school doesn't have a pool. At least I will be used to getting up early when school starts.

I don't have any good pictures but I'll just include some random ones I have taken in the past few weeks.
The crazy coaster Little J just had to ride!
Tank- Old Navy/ Tunic- Hollister/ Capris- American Eagle Outfitters/ Flip Flops -Old Navy/ Sunglasses- Nine and Company
I took this picture from the car!
This one too!

Cowpens National Battlefield

I'm a history geek, no doubt about it! I love historical novels, and my television is either on ESPN or the History Channel. I can tell you all about certain times in history, but my favorite time period is Colonial Times, especially the American Revolution. To some, the war is boring, but I find it exciting. This is mostly because it is all about rebellion, breaking the rules, and fighting for what your beliefs.

I've never been much of a rebel, mostly a goody-two-shoes, but when someone is cramping my style or making me do something, in which I don't want to participate in, I'll speak up! This goes for siblings (often), a few teachers, and most anyone. Sure, it puts me at risk for getting in trouble, but if I truly believe in it, I will stick to my beliefs, it's only fair.

So this weekend, when I got to visit the Battle of Cowpens battlefield, I was excited! (How lame is that??) This battle though, is my particular favorite! After an eighth grade Early American History project studying General Daniel Morgan, I had always wanted to visit the battlefield. The project opened a new door to me, history could be cool and research could be fun. Thirteen pages later, hours upon hours of research, pages and pages read, a trip to Winchester, VA to visit his grave and a statue of him, and an A on the project, all I wanted to do was visit the battlefield I knew so much about! Finally on Sunday, the day had come!!
There he is: the Daniel Morgan! Once at school, we were watching a documentary and they showed that painting any everyone laughed at him! I kind of took offense! How rude! This dude fought for their freedom and they just laughed at his face!

The battlefield was set up like a walking tour with markers that explained what would be going on at each point. It was easier to understand than the Yorktown battlefield, which is were the war ended.
It was a really nice day! It was warm, bit not super hot. I guess that is the definition of "warm."


It may have been warm the day I visited, but the actually battle took place on a much colder day: January 17, 1781.
This was the battle that led the road to Yorktown. This crucial American victory helped win the war because it is known as a turning point.

The roar in your ears, as you walk the trail around the battlefield makes you wonder, is that roar of the wind, or the roar of rebellion?

I'm going to an amusement park tomorrow and the day after that, we are driving home to Pittsburgh. That means no blog post on Thursday!

By the way, I finally making some friends! I was invited to a dinner party for a guy from my church's seventeenth birthday. I usually never describe a dinner party was fun, but this was one! I had such a good time and that was a first in a long while!