Friday, September 18, 2009

Gotta Play Catch Up

Wow! It's been awhile since I've posted a blog. Let's just say summer got the best of me, and I fell behind in posting about my life. So, I'm back now, and will be posting stuff more often.

Quick overview of my summer: It was good! Definitely went too fast. I had four months of summer and now I'm back at school. Maybe it's just because I worked it away, but either way it wasn't my most enjoyable summer. That would be the summer of 08.

But moving on, I'm currently back in school and working on completing my junior year. So far, it's been ok. I'm taking 15 credits and I feel like that's not enough, but it is what it is. I like most of my classes except Ethics and Argument and Debate. The teachers for those classes are just awful and it's hard to learn anything. So, I guess I'm gonna have to try extra hard in those classes. Haha. And as far as college life, outside of academics, it's going ok. I try to go out and stuff but whenever I do, I usually get caught b/c I have bad luck when it comes to that stuff. Haha. So yeah, I just watch my roommates go out and have all the fun.

Nothing else really has been going on, but there's a lot more time for stuff to occur.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Stop Signs

I’ve been driving for about two years now and believe that I’m a pretty good driver. Ask my friends though, and they’ll have to disagree with that. Hahaha. Bottom line is that I speed and I don’t really stop at stop signs. I do what they call a “rolling stop”. Well, the other day I actually stopped at a stop sign, saying out loud “S-T-O-P”. That’s the way they teach you to stop in driving 101, right? I have to say, stopping for that long felt like one of the longest seconds of my life, but at the same time it was inspiring.

Afterwards, I realized that stop signs really serve a purpose. That purpose being, to make the driver come to a complete stop, making sure that there are no other cars passing by, so that the driver can safely continue driving. Then I started thinking that in life, there needs to be more stop signs. We as people are constantly running around, consumed with everyday life that we fail to see what’s coming at us. If we were to “stop” more often and think about stuff or be more aware of our surroundings, then we would probably be better off. It only takes a coupe seconds to “stop”, whether it be at a stop sign or in life. Maybe you should try it sometime.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Addiction

Everyone knows someone who has some kind of addiction, right? Well I never thought I would, but I do. It really gets to me sometimes. At times I just want to ignore everything about it, but I feel like I should be doing everything to stop it. So I try talking to them, but I have discovered that talking to someone who has an addiction is like talking to a brick wall. They never want to listen to anything you have to say. You may even get them to agree with you and say “yeah I have an addiction” but they still carry on with that addiction. So, they’ll admit that there’s a problem, but it means nothing to them. It’s just words that come out of their mouth. And you never know what they’re thinking or how they feel unless they talk to you. And even when they talk, nothing they say ever makes sense, because they talk in terms of an addict. At times they just say what they think you want to hear, just to satisfy you.

It’s always obvious to the person without the addiction that there’s a problem. As an outsider looking in on an addicts’ life, it’s awful to see what it does to a person and their surroundings. There’s so much struggle and battle with people involved, as well as with the person themselves. It’s all like a big game. I hate being a witness to addiction. All you can do is watch the addict destroy themselves slowly, but surely. I hate every minute of it. But let it be known that the only person that can help the addict is themselves. Nothing I do is going to make a difference. If anything, it probably makes it worse.

With any addiction, or any problem, nothing’s ever going to change unless the person admits there is a problem. That’s the first step in overcoming anything. And I know it can be embarrassing and then you’ll feel like a failure, because you’ve realized you’ve hit rock bottom, but maybe that’s what needs to happen. And I know that it’s hard to quit something once you’ve started, but it can be done. All you need is faith and belief in yourself and the willpower to pull through.

Monday, July 6, 2009

All I do is Think

I listen to a lot of music on a daily basis and I have many favorite songs, but there are some that mean more than others. Songs that I could listen to on repeat and never get sick of. One of these songs would be, “Nicest Thing” by Kate Nash. It just really captures all of my emotions. No matter where I am in my life, I can always relate to this song. Every time I listen to this song, I reflect upon my life, both past and present. The song itself is so mellow, but yet so emotional and I love every second of it. The lyrics are so relatable and clever. One of my favorite lines would be “I wish that you knew when I said two sugars actually I meant three”. “Nicest Thing” is definitely a song I could see my self writing, but Kate Nash beat me to it. Maybe one day I’ll be able to write lyrics like Kate Nash, but until then I’ll stick with what I have.

Yes, I write often. Of course, I write more when I’m going through troublesome times or something is bothering me, but that’s normal. I love writing my feelings and thoughts down, especially for future reference. I find that I repeat a lot of things through out my writing, so obviously there are certain themes which surround my life. I don’t mind it at all. And unfortunately, everything that I think, I don’t write down. That would be a little obnoxious.

And yes, I think. Without thinking, I would get nowhere. I find that every day after a certain time which is usually 8 pm maybe 9 pm, I go into thinking mood. Whether I’m with friends or by myself, I’ll just stare off into space and think deeply. I’m not sure if that’s good or bad. Personally, I believe it’s good because I’m sorting out my feelings. If I can’t understand my own feelings, how am I supposed to understand anyone else’s? Everyday, I feel as if I learn something new and if not, then I just reflect on something old. Hopefully, I never stop thinking. That would be a tragedy.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

My Life & Religion

In my room there hangs a silver cross above my door. I glance at it everyday, but then there are some days I look at it for 5 minutes or so. Lately, I’ve been disconnected with religion. It all started when I went to college. I was always away and there was no real church for me to go to there. When I would come home, my family and I would usually go to church on Sunday morning. I never went to church by myself. So eventually my family stopped going as much, and as of right now they don’t go at all. Actually, my parents officially left the church we were at and never joined another one. They said they didn’t feel motivated to go there anymore and they weren’t happy with what the church was preaching. They tried searching for another one, but had no success. On Easter, we went to a new church but it was nothing we liked. And that’s the last time my family and I attended church. Church for me was a place to go and have a better connection and or relationship with God, but when I couldn’t always have that I started reading devotional books. I enjoyed the first devotional book I ever had. I think I read it every night like one is supposed to. Maybe I should have just read the bible. But anyways, I feel religion needs to be back in my life somehow, someway. I’m not saying I’m some crazy, really religious person. All I’m saying is religion is a missing piece of my life’s right not and it needs to be found again. Looking at the cross hanging above my door isn’t enough anymore.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Relating to Music

The other night I was driving home from my friend’s house and I was listening to Kate Nash. The song “Nicest Thing” came on and for some reason I started crying. The song is about wanting someone when they don’t want you. Wanting to have a relationship but they’re not giving you he time of day. I guess when listening to this song I think about my situations and reflect back on previous times and wish for a relationship that can’t be. I guess last night I was really relating to the song which made me cry. I’ve had other instances like this. For example, “Can’t Let Go” by Landon Pigg really got me. I listened to the first two lines and started crying. Hahha. It’s like the perfect song for me and now has become one of my favorites. This all goes to show how we can relate to music. Music is created to help us through certain times and help us express our feelings. There is a type of music for every mood and if you don’t believe me go to allmusic.com. At this website you can search for music depending on your mood; it’s pretty fun. I encourage you to listen to the two songs I talked about here, they’re amazing and I’m sure you’ll be able to relate. Never stop discovering new music; it will keep you alive.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Working in Retail

I have been working in retail for about 3 years now and I have come to many realizations. There are so many things that annoy me. So, I’ve decided to make a list of all the things that I can’t stand. Maybe some people can relate to how I feel.

The Phone: Since I work in a department (electronics) I have to take phone calls. I usually answer the phone by saying “Electronics, how may I help you?” and nothing bothers me more than the people who say, “Is this electronics?” Like are they being serious, I just said this was electronics. Open your fuckin ears and listen. I shouldn’t have to repeat myself.

Then you have the people who ask complicated, in depth questions and they want to know every little detail. They end up making me run back and forth between the phone and the department, and it’s so annoying. I understand you have a lot of questions, but wouldn’t it be easier just to come into the damn store and ask them? Isn’t that what shopping is for? I don’t think people understand that I have customers in my department who need help as well. Nothing makes a customer angrier when I’m being held up on the phone by some person. I feel as if the customers that are actually in the store should get first priority. But unfortunately, when it comes to retail, it’s whoever was first; the phone or the customer in the store.

Then you have the people who hang up as soon as I answer. If you are going to hang up, then don’t waste my time. A lot of the times, whenever someone hangs up I feel as if someone’s stalking me. Like, they call just to see if I’m working; it creeps me out.

Oh, and then you have the people who prank call. Yeah, at times it’s funny, but usually I’m just like grow up. I often wonder whether the people calling know who I am and are only pranking me because they know me, but I guess I’ll never know because that would ruin the prank.

Open Packages: Whenever I’m walking around the department and see packages opened and just thrown on the shelf, it makes me mad. It mostly happens with the telephones. It’s fine if you want to open something and see it, but have the courtesy to put it back together. I know that things are hard to get back in the package, especially telephones, but if you can’t put it back in then don’t take it out. I swear every time I work, I’m putting phones back in their boxes; it’s ridiculous.


Stealing: I get so annoyed whenever I find something stolen. It’s so ridiculous that one would find it necessary to steal. I have heard many stories of things people do to steal and I’ve been involved with people who steal. I recall this one time I was working and these two people came into electronics. One distracted me and asked me to show them something outside the department, and being the nice person I am I showed them. Never once did the person who remained in the department pop into my head and wouldn’t you know, they were stealing. Ever since then I have learned. It always makes my day when security catches people stealing; it’s so entertaining and much deserved. Hahaha.


Pedifiles/Creepers: You would not believe how many creeper guys I have to deal with. I’ve heard many pick up lines and just get disgusted every time. Ugh. There are times I wish I didn’t have to ring someone out, because I didn’t want them to have my name on the receipt. But in the end, I have no other choice. I can’t say, “I’m not going to ring you out”. That would be rude. Definitely working in retail has made me more aware of creepers and how they act and how to react to them. I’m pretty good at sensing when someone is creepy and I try to stay away.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

36 Things I've come To Realize

1. I've come to realize that my boobs...
-- are what they are

2. I've come to realize that my job(s)...
-- could never be enough to get me through life, that's why I'm going to college

4. I've come to realize that I need...
--to live a little more in the moment

5. I've come to realize that I have lost...
-- connections with someone

6. I've come to realize that I hate it when...
-- people try really hard to get attention

7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...
-- I sleep well

8. I've come to realize that money...
-- goes so fast and when using a credit card it adds up really fast

9. I've come to realize that certain people...
-- will never understand me

10. I've come to realize that I'll always...
-- overanalyze things

11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)...
-- will always do the same things no matter what

12. I've come to realize that my mom..
-- has problems as does everyone, but I love her and she def is one person who understands me, even if she doesn't know everything

13. I've come to realize that my cell phone...
--is purple and amazing and I actually rely on it a lot more than I think

14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...
-- I was still tired but yet was talking on the phone ahaha

15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...
-- I thought about that certain someone who I wish was still in my life

16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking...
--about my past, like I do a lot

17. I've come to realize that my dad...
-- also has problems and I feel like he tries to hide them, but none the less I love him and he will always be my favorite

18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook...
-- i click around and keep repeating the same pattern of clicks, over and over until I get bored

19. Today I've come to realize...
-- that I have a shopping addiction ahhaha

20. I've come to realize that tonight...
-- could have been a lot better

21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...
-- is going to be an organize my room day, as it's still a mess from moving back in

22. I've come to realize that I really want to...
-- find a boyfriend

23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...
-- no one

24. I've come to realize that life...
-- is everything you make it

25. I've come to realize that this weekend...
-- is almost over :(

26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset...
-- is anything I can relate to at that moment

27. I've come to realize that my friends...
-- will ALWAYS be there for me, no matter what

28. I've come to realize that this year...
-- is just about half way over, but I feel like it's just starting to get good

29. I've come to realize that my boyfriend/girlfriend...
-- is still non-existant

30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...
-- try something new every once in awhile

31. I've come to realize I love...
-- the things around me, they're so inspirational

32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...
-- everything that happens, but I do believe it's for a reason

33. I've come to realize my past..
-- is there for a reason and only makes me stronger

34. I've come to realize that parties....
-- are not my thing most of the time

35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...
-- of bees and my friends dying

36. I've come to realize that my life...
-- is headed in the right direction but still needs some defining

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Home For Summer

I can’t believe I’m already home from college. This past school year flew by so fast, but I guess it’s better than it dragging on and on. I just finished taking my finals and I’m hoping I passed them all. Ahaha my art history one was a killer. I really hope I passed that class. Otherwise, I have to retake it because it’s within my major. Any ways, my family came to pick me up on Wednesday, and we filled the van with all my stuff. I can’t believe I have so much stuff, it’s crazy. Currently I am in my room and I’m unpacking everything. My room looks like a tornado came through; there’s stuff everywhere. I love being home though, in my own room with my pink walls and music playing; although, I do miss my roommate dearly. I’m sure I’ll be seeing her over the summer. Speaking of summer, I can’t wait for it. In about one more month it will truly be summer and not spring. All my friends will be home and we can frolic around in the sun. We have made amazing plans for the summer of 09 and I can’t wait to start them. I have four months to enjoy myself before starting my junior year. And I’m gonna make them some of the best four months of my life. I’m determined. I have a good feeling about this summer. I think a lot of good things are going to happen, and I’m ever so ready for them to happen.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Things That Are Old

I have come to realize that many things come and go. You have to learn how to let go, therefore leaving it behind. It's definitely a hard thing to do, and sometimes I fail big time.

One thing I can't seem to let go of is my black cardigan. I love wearing black cardigans, for some odd reason, don't ask. ahha My first black cardigan has been with me for about 4 years. It now has holes in it and is somewhat smaller than it used to be. I recently bought a new one to replace it, but I never threw the old one away. I mainly wear the new one but occasionaly I still wear the old one. It's almost like it's a comfort blanket, as stupid as that sounds. To be honest, I have many memories in that cardigan and maybe that's why I can't let it go. Maybe that's why I can't let a lot of things go. Memories.

I hold them close to my heart and to me they mean a lot. I can always go back to memories, no matter where I am in my life. They remind me of something that once was, and kinda of lets me relive my past. I like having that ability, even if it may be painful or hurtful. Reliving memories can also be uplifting, happy, and innocent.

So in the end the question still remains, why it's so hard to let go of something so old? And the only reason I can come up with is memories.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Things I Hate

The other day I was having a not so good day. I decided to write about it on my friends wall on facebook. Here is what I said:


"so have I told you how much I hate rainy days, pants that soak up the rain, having homework to do, having art projects that aren't finished due the next day and people who use me for my answers and supplies....well yeah I hate all those things ahahhaha what a day

oh and another thing I hate, not being able to go on the Gateway Clipper Cruise b/c of stupid night class.....

oh and one last thing, having a math quiz and not knowing wtf i'm doing b/c i wasn't there on thursday b/c i was in DC ugghh

and now i walked into my project and it broke which is fine b/c it can easily go back together but i don't remember how it was to put it back together......"

and in response I got:


"things that i hate:
-being low on meal points
-being stuck in the rain with no hood
-my roommate
-the fact that i just drank like 600 calories in milk
-writing an awful paper
-having a 10 am tomorrow morning"

then my other friend saw our wall to wall conversation and decided to join in on the hating....so then she wrote on my wall:


"Things that I hate:
1. Scheduling my classes.
2. When one of my contacts gets dry and I don't have eye drops.
3. Writing speeches.
4. Clothes that smell when they get wet in the rain.
5. When it's below fifty degrees in April.
6. Farming giant bales of bear fluff.
7. Stupid people."


I never expected for my friends to answer back like that and the fact that they did, made me realize that everybody has bad days. I loved that we all found things to hate on a particular day. And I also love the fact that no one had to ask anything, it was all implied. And the fact that we can just play off eachothers conversations like that reminds me how good of friends we all are and I never want to lose that.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Waiting For Time To Pass

It is approximately 3:30 am and I am still up. Reason being, I have to wake up (or stay up till) 4:45, in order to be ready by 5:20. If you're wondering where I'm going, it would be a place called Washington, DC. My 3d art class is taking a field trip (if that's what you want to call it) and frankly, I'm pretty excited. We are going to be visiting art museums and just enjoying the atmosphere of DC. It's been awhile since I've been to DC. My family used to live in Maryland, so we would be in DC quite a lot, but then we moved to PA. The last time we were there, it was when I was really young so I don't remember that much. I have my vague memories that I will never forget, but I'd like to make new ones, that are clearer. It is supposed to be a beautiful day, with the sun shining which makes it even better. Especially since it's been raining the past several days. I love my sunshine; it always makes me extra happy.

I have about one more hour to kill before I need to get ready and it would be really nice if I could go somewhere and get food. I'm so hungry. There are animal crackers next to me, but I've been snacking on them all day, I'm so over them. I guess I'll just wait to eat tomorrow on the bus, that is after I sleep. I think I'm just gonna crash as soon as I get on the bus. Supposedly, it takes 4 hours to get there, so I guess 4 hours of sleep is better than none. I could lay down now, which I still might, but I fear that if I fall asleep I won't be able to wake up on time....so I'd rather just stay up. ahahah

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Last Two Weeks of the Semester

So today I had to schedule my classes for Fall 2009 aka my junior year. First, let me say that I can't believe I am a junior in college, yes college! Where has the time gone??

Anyways, scheduling is like this whole procedure and to be honest it's a bitch. You have to wake up and be ready to schedule at 7 am, therefore I like to wake up at 6:30 am so I can be awake and comprehend what i'm doing. So you have to log in and type in the numbers and pray that it goes through and you get the classes you wanted. I've actually always had good luck with scheduling, so I guess I'm considered lucky.

The schedule that I have chosen isn't too exciting and I'm not too thrilled with it. I am pretty sure I will end up changing it soon, but for right now it is what it is. The only classes I'm excited for would be GD 1 and Graphic Comm Process 1. Other than that, it's not gonna be a fun time.

On a happier note, I only have two weeks of this semster left!!! I'm so excited and sooo ready for summer. I want to play in the sun and spend as much time possible with my friends. I want to be free and do what I want. So hopefully these last two weeks won't be to bad and summer will be here soon!!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Procrastination at it's Best

So right now I should be writing my 5 page art history paper, that's due tomorrow, on Pliny the Younger and the Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, but I'm distracted as always. I figure what's another 15 minutes of procrastination going to hurt? Nothing.

I keep logging onto facebook and myspace; I swear it's an addiction. And so many thoughts keep running through my head; all the thoughts that shouldn't be there, but I can't help myself. That's all I ever do anymore, think about why things are the way they are, and if there is any way to change them. I keep saying "maybe" and I keep hoping, wanting, wishing, and dreaming, but it never helps. It only makes it worse.

I have music playing in my ear as always; music is another addiction of mine. I like can't live without it, which sounds kind of pathetic, but trust me it's not. And when a good song comes on that I love I sing along, therfore distracting me from what I'm supposed to be doing, like writing this damn paper.

Procrastination is like the devil!! It gets me everytime.....and yet I still fall for it. At times, I think procrastinating makes me work harder and more efficent but not all the time. So, I guess I should stop typing and go finish my paper.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Keeping a Journal

Many nights I find myself sitting down and reflecting about my life. I have so many thoughts about everything, but some things are more dominant than others, of course. Starting with this past fall I started keeping a journal. I don't like to call it a diary, becasue that sounds too childish/immature. The words I write on the pages of my journal are deep. It's not like, "Omg I did this or I saw this person today". It's more like my feelings on situations and my feelings about how my life is going or anything that is inspirational to me. Certainly, certain encounters or situations will affect what I write, but I don't just tell the story, I read into it. You would be amazed at how much I can write on one thing. I've written like 4 pages on one topic, I guess because I have a lot of feelings about it. I just keep writing, it's almost as if my brain is controlling my pen. There have been times that I want to stop writing, but can't becasue I'm not done expressing myself yet. When I go back and read over some older pages, I'm like woah did I really write that? I surprise myself on how deep I get with my feelings; it's crazy. I find writing my feelings down somewhat of a cleansing process; it releases stress and emotions that I don't want to keep locked up. I suggest keeping a journal to anyone, it's a good experience.

Monday, March 23, 2009

24 Questions

1. I've come to realize that my last kiss... something i wish I could go back to

2. I talk... so much, like when I'm not talking there's a problem

3. I love... inspiration

4. My best friends... are the world and I fear losing them

5. My mother... taught me right

6. My job... is fun b/c of the people

7. My first real relationship... was only 2 months long and I ended it

8. Love is... something that takes a lot of work

9. Marriage is... hopefully in my future

10. Somewhere, someone is thinking... about the blue sky

11. I'll always know that... I am loved

12. I'll never... go a day w/o smiling

13. The last time I really cried was... at a memorial service for a kid i barely knew, but death gets me every time

14. My cell phone is... purple!!!

15. When I wake up in the morning... i first go to my computer

16. Before I go to bed... i sometimes read, write, talk to my roommate or think to myself

17. Right now I am thinking about... everything people are telling me not which would be my last relationship

18. Babies are... cute but annoying

19. I get on the Internet... way to much

20. Today I... did my taxes and went to a bday party

21. Tomorrow I will be... in classes....

22. I really want to be... in a relationship

23. If I could go back in time... i always say i wouldn't change anything but sometimes it's so tempting

24. Someone that will most likely reply is... prob no one aahha

Friday, March 20, 2009

"Brick by Brick" by Katy Perry

I was searching around on youtube the other day and I came across this video. It's another new song called "Brick by Brick" by Katy Perry. Pretty much anything by her is amazing, but I really like this song. It's always in my head and I walk around singing it. Hahaha. So I thought I would share it.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Fortune Cookies

Over spring break I was cleaning my room and I came across a little box. I had no idea what was inside, but when I opened it, there were a bunch of fortunes from fortune cookies. I remember a time when I was obssesed with fortunes for some reason and I decided to collect them. I guess I found (and still find) them somewhat inspirational, therefore I'm gonna share them. Be sure to remember to say "in bed" after each one ahaha

1. Generosity and perfection are your everlasting goals.
2. Your artistic talents win the approval and applause of others.
3. Your destiny lies before you, choose wisely.
4. Your path is arduous but will be amply rewarding.
5. You never hesitate to tackle the most difficult problems.
6. Present your best ideas today to an eager and welcoming audience.
7. Keep in mind your most cherished dreams of the future.
8. Your life will be happy and peaceful.
9. You use your creative talents to transform a buisness environment.
10. Reconcile with an old friend. All has been forgotten.
11. Anyone who dares to be, can never be weak.
12. A new friend helps you break out of an old routine.
13. There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met!
14. You will come to realizations in your life that change you forever.
15. Don't foeget to do good deeds as you accumulate wealth.
16. Your career is moving more and more towards service to others.
17. Take care and sensitivity you show towards others will return to you.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Personality....

So I did this personality test thing online at http://www.signalpatterns.com/ and I have to admit, it's pretty accurate. I love doing things like this, because I like to see how well I really know myself as well as discovering new things about myself. So here are the results and these are only the top ten traits which relate to me:


Friendly
You would rather hang out with others than spend time alone, and you'd far rather be doing something with your friends than just sitting around. You're happy in a crowded room, club, stadium, or auditorium.
You're not a private person who is ill at ease in a group; you don't view excessive socializing as a waste of time.

Accessible
You're comfortable expressing yourself in words and actions, with no self-censorship. You believe that if someone doesn't like what they see it's not your problem, but theirs.
You don't see the need to keep your thoughts to yourself, or to have a zone of privacy that encompasses only yourself and a small circle of friends and relatives.
A high score on the "accessible" trait suggests that you have a lot of friends, socialize often, and enjoy rap/hip-hop music.

Innovative
You come up with a lot of ideas; if one doesn't work out, there's always another waiting in the wings. You often have interesting solutions to difficult problems. You're practically a one-person brainstorming session.
You are less interested changing the world than in dealing with things as they are. Unlike those who spend all their time trying to solve problems, you prefer to zero in on things that work and stick with them.

Creative
You are good at solving problems, coming up with original ideas, and seeing connections between things, connections that most other people miss.
You do not shun abstractions and concepts in favor of the concrete and tangible.
People with a high score on the "creative" trait often are employed in such fields as finance and scientific research, and enjoy avant garde and classical music as well as literary fiction and scholarly non-fiction.

Curious
You like to get to the bottom of things. You're not content knowing what someone did; you want to know why they did it.
You don't simply take things as they are and move on; you're not content skimming along on the surface; you don't feel you're wasting time by digging for the meaning of things.

Poised
You tend to feel at home wherever you find yourself, even in unfamiliar settings, with new people. It takes a lot to rattle you, and when rattled you recover quickly and gracefully.
You are usually not self-conscious or nervous when you're in an unfamiliar environment or with people you don't know.

Calm
You rarely become irritated, generally accept people as they are, take things as they come, and feel relaxed in most situations.
You do not let a minor annoyance escalate to a confrontation. You don't regularly snap at those around you or fly off the handle with little provocation.

Aesthetic
You appreciate art, beauty, and design; you know that they are not superficial but absolutely crucial to living the good life. You have good taste, and you're proud of it.
You don't think it's pretentious to be moved by art and beauty. You're not one of those who believe it doesn't matter what something looks like as long as it does its job.
Those with a high score on the "aesthetic" trait are often employed in literary or artistic professions, enjoy domestic activities — doing things around the house — and are enthusiastic about the arts, reading, and travel.

Intellectual
You are thoughtful, rational, and comfortable in the world of ideas. People find you interesting to talk to. You're the living embodiment of the saying "You learn something new every day."
You do not avoid abstract conversation, experimenting with new ideas, or studying new things. It bores you to stick to the straight and narrow of what you already know.
In general, those with a high score on the "intellectual" trait are employed in such fields as teaching and research, and are enthusiastic about reading, foreign films, and classical music.

Original
You are constantly coming up with new ideas. For you, the world as it exists is just a jumping-off place; what's going on inside your mind is often more interesting than what's going on outside.
You don't feel that the road to success is to be a realist and stick to the program; you never stop yourself from coming up with new ideas or telling the world what you're thinking about.

Monday, February 23, 2009

New Music "Slow Burn Treason"

One thing I love to do is discover new music. I use various sites and am pretty sucessful at finding new stuff. Awhile back I found this song "Slow Burn Treason" by Holly Miranda ft Kyp Malone. I have been obesessed with the song and listening to it nonstop. The other night I literally listened to it on repeat for like an hour ahha. It's just so captivating. I wish I knew what the lyrics were so I could sing along better, but since it's not really released yet, it's not really all over the internet. Supposedly, it will be released later this year. Aaaah I can't wait!!! So if you're interested, follow the link below.

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/download/148957-new-music-holly-miranda-ft-kyp-malone-prod-by-david-sitek-slow-burn-treason-stream

Spiders!!

So lastnight I had this crazy dream and it ended with a spider, specifically a trantula on my body. I'm not gonna get into the whole dream, but I don't know why a spider would be in my dream, becuase I'm not really afraid of them or anything. I was intrigued and decided to look up the meaning of a spider in a dream, So I went to dreammoods.com and found this:



Spiders: To see a spider in your dream, indicates that you are feeling like an outsider in some situation. Or that you may want to keep your distance and stay away from an alluring and tempting situation. The spider is also symbolic of feminine power. Alternatively, a spider may refer to a powerful force protecting you against your self-destructive behavior. If you kill a spider, it symbolizes misfortune and general bad luck.


To see a spider spinning a web in your dream, signifies that you will be rewarded for your hard work. You will soon find yourself promoted in your job or recognized for your achievement in a difficult task. Spiders are a symbol of creativity due to the intricate webs they spin. On a negative note, spiders may indicate a feeling of being entangled or trapped in a sticky or clingy relationship.�It represents some ensnaring and controlling force. You may feel that someone or some situation is sucking the life right out of you. Alternatively, if a spider is spinning a web in your dream, then it could be a metaphor for the world wide web and global communication.
To see a spider climbing up a wall in your dream, denotes that your desires will be soon be realized.



To dream that you are bitten by a spider, represents a conflict with your mother or some dominant female figure in your life. The dream may be a metaphor for a devouring mother or the feminine power to possess and entrap. Perhaps you are feeling trapped by some relationship.

Web To see a web in your dream, represents your desire to control everything around you. Alternatively, it suggests that you are being held back from fully expressing yourself. You feel trapped and do not know what to do or where to go. The dream may also be symbolic of your social network of acquaintances and associates or it may represent the world wide web.


And in my dream I think I was bitten by a spider, and reading the part about biting doesn't really make sense, b/c there are no problems b/w my mom and I. However, it might relate to other relationships. So I'm not sure what to make of it, but it was definitely an interesting dream. If you're interested in interpreting your own dreams, just go to www.dreammoods.com

Saturday, February 14, 2009

A Poem I Wrote For Class

Secrets linger on my mind,
The temptaion to share them is gone.
I'm stuck in this moment and nothing is going to change.
Maybe I should go to the emergency room,
Where I can almost die and figure out my life
Build up my faith again and believe that dreams do come true.
But time moves so quick, it's hard to express what I'm going through.
I wanna feel alive so you can be the sunshine in my night sky
and give me something to look forward to.
Just that thought makes me happy.
But my inspiration has run dry
And everyhting has become a little too personal.
So I've decided that sometimes it's better in the dark,
And that the truth is sometimes better left unsaid.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Turning in my Graphic Design Portfolio

So today was a big day for me. I had to turn in my graphic design portfolio for review and hopefully acceptance into the graphic design program at my school. Over the past year and a half I have worked so hard on all my art. Lastnight I spent 4 hours putting together my portfolio, basically just making sure everything looked presentable. Presentation is a HUGE part of the whole review. I mounted all my stuff on foam core board and then borrowed plstic sleeves from my friend and placed my art in them. All together I turned in 12 pieces, including stuff from drawing, 2d design, printmaking, Intro to GD, and I threw in some photography. I also had to include my transcript and an essay telling why I want to be a graphic designer. I am really nervous about the outcome and I hope to God that I make it. I hate the idea that I have to wait like 3 weeks to find out, but I guess that's how life goes.