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The first six people to respond to this post will get something made by me. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations: - I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
- What I create will be just for you.
- It'll be done this year (2009).
- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a mix CD. It may be a poem. I may draw or paint something. I might bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange. The catch? Oh, the catch is that you have to put this in your journal as well, if you expect me to do something for you! ♥ I know I've been pretty absent to the known world every since leaving lovely Florida. I don't know what it is about this place, called college/Samford/Alabama. I just get sucked into the bubble, and the situation is only exasperated by me staying on campus for days and days on end without every venturing out past the gates. So, I'm truly sorry for being absent, not calling or writing or Facebooking you, being only selfish in my ambitions, not being concerned with your life/what is going on/how you are doing, etc. I know it seems foolish that I'm trying to make excuses for not sending a quick FB message, text, or call. But, in all reality, Jan Term is unlike anything I've ever experienced [school wise that is.] I'm also freaklishly nervous about Monday [aka the start of Spring Semester] and that is creating an intense amount of anxiety in my life. My hands are, well, crappy and that's pissing me off. I'm also doing yoga on Saturday [WTF?] with my friend Emily, which I'm also not too thrilled about. I'm so used to this Jan Term schedule [which really isn't much of a schedule...] that when reality hits me and I actually have to take 18 hours, practice 4 hours a day, have a social life, attend concerts and galas, do obscene amounts of homework, etc. I don't think I'll be able to handle it. In all honesty, my Fall semester was super easy because I wasn't practicing, I had a major amount of free time, and the homework level was comparable to sophomore year of IB. And my roommate moves back in tomorrow or Sunday and I hate having her as a roommate, so that fact doesn't bode well with me either.
I don't know what all this rambling was all about, probably to release my tension and frustration with certain areas of my life, but I'm very sorry for being so self-consumed these past few weeks. I really do love and miss you all at your own respected universities. |
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So I have officially failed at this, but this is my massive update on the exams. History Paper 3: Easy. If only I studied Canada I would have known probably 10 questions on that exam. I ranted about the Mexican Revolution and Argentina for 18 pages. Math Paper 1: Easy, even though it threw financial math in my face. There was this wacko track question that messed me up, but I don't think 4 marks is going to kill me. Math Paper 2: SUCKED. End of story. I skipped probably 17 marks total, had no idea what half of it was, and thought that it was the worst 90 minutes of my life. I think my diploma might be in jeopardy... English Paper 2: Easy. I got to talk about SOS and AILD, which were the two novels I felt the most comfortable on. I stayed away from HOD, I hate that book. And I ranted about identities, so I did 3a. Biology Paper 1: Fairly easy. There were a few questions where I went "WTF?!?" but other than that it was pretty easy. Biology Paper 2: The death of me. If only I knew that plant structure was going to be on every question in Section B I probably would have brushed up on that more. So I BSed some question about an angiosperm root system and about photosynthesis and called it a day. I'm very glad I got a 7 on both planning labs so I have a safety net, because I definitely did not do so hot on that exam. Biology Paper 3 is tomorrow and I feel very comfortable with the information. I got Ecology and Evolution like it's the back of my hand. German on the other hand? Hm. If I can somehow learn the language in 2 days I might have the option of passing. |
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History Paper 1: Easy easy easy. Cuban Missile Crisis = lots of points for me.
That was super easy, and I actually knew what the documents were talking about [not learning from the documents] and could incorporate personal knowledge into #12! I also did it in the time alloted [which has never been done before]! Yaay.
History Paper 2: Sucked, on the other hand. I ranted about the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan for a long time and then ranted about Mussolini. Eh, whatever.
History Paper 3 tomorrow? HAHA. I at least now know what I need to brush up on tonight from the tests earlier.
If I don't do amazing on Math Paper 1 tomorrow I'm going to PISSED. Please IB, don't throw financial math or trigonometry in my face. |
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IB English Paper 1 was EASY. I beat those IB bastards over the head with symbolism. I feel really good about my commentary. =] PS: I probably will be doing these annoying "what I thought of the exam" posts every day. But only for personal fulfillment and reasons, so feel free to pass them by. I know most people don't give a damn about what I thought or felt about the exam. |
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I really think that the next two months might just kill me.
There's so much to do, too many IA's and orals to write, too many auditions and pieces to learn, and not enough time.
I'm more stressed than ever.
And we thought the EE was bad.
Whoever said that junior year was harder than senior year was on crack.
I just want my darn life back. |
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Does anyone have notes from the video Murphy showed called " Hitler and the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich"?!? |
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What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
:: Swimming and apply to college. =]
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
:: Heck no. I don't even remember it.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
:: Nope.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
:: Yes. =[
5. What countries did you visit?
:: None except this one.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
:: A college experience and a car.
7. What dates from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
:: Prom and Homecoming. My birthday party. Football season. Basically everything that's happened in the past 3 months.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
:: I haven't really done anything amazing this year. Maybe Chorus President. =] =] =]
9. What was your biggest failure?
:: Um, ACT/SAT scores.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
:: No, thank God.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
:: My friends and family, as always.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
:: Pretty much 75% of the senior IB class.
14. What did you spend most of your spare cash on?
:: Shoes. Threadless. iTunes.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
:: Summer. Prom. Homecoming. Georgia. My birthday. Senioorr yearrrr.
16. What song will always remind you of 2007?
:: Soulja Boy, how lame.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Right now? Sadder. But overall probably happier.
b) thinner or fatter? Fatter, mos def.
c) richer or poorer? I'm poooo.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
:: Accepting things/not over-analyzing and just not dwelling on the past.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
:: Being angry and things I can't control.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
:: With my family in Georgia and North Carolina.
21. There is no question 21
:: Okay?
22. Did you fall in love in 2007?
:: No.
23. How many one-night stands?
:: Zero.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
:: Project Runway, fo sho.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
:: Not hate, but definitely dislike.
26. What was the best book you read?
:: "Julie and Julia". Memoirs<3333
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
:: Ha. You try deciding that from the 75 days of music on my iPod.
28. What did you want and get?
:: A laptop and acceptance to college [well half-way].
29. What did you want and not get?
:: Senior Notable and lots of other stuff.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
:: Across the Universe. I think it's the only film I saw this year.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
:: 17. I had a parrtttyyy and then just hung out with friends and family and watched fireworks. =]
32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
:: NO MORE DRAMA and the eliviation of boys.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
:: Jeans and a T-shirt of some sort.
34. What kept you sane?
:: Piano.
35. What made you insane?
:: School.
36. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
:: I hate them all.
37. What political issue stirred you the most?
:: Darfur and the war in Iraq.
38. Who did you miss?
:: A lot of people... my grandmother, Jillian, Rachel, Sarah, pretty much all of my long distance friends.
39. Who was (were) the best new person (people) you met?
:: I don't think I met anyone new...
40. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007:
:: Live in the moment. Don't take regrets and just hang on for the ride because you'll never get this time back. |
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I have two one-day passes to Walt Disney World from singing at Candlelight that need to be used up by the end of this year. So, if you are available either Friday the 28th or Sunday the 30th and would like to go with me, then telll meeeee. =] =] =] Oh, and I guess you could buy them from me if you want.
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For all ye who have never heard me play piano or just wish to come watch me deal it out on an 8 ft Grand Piano: Randy Estelle's Grand Christmas
Friday, November 23rd at 8 pm.
Saturday, November 24th at 2pm and at 7:30 pm.
Sunday, November 25th at 3 pm.
At the:
The Christian Retreat Conference Center Auditorium
1200 Glory Way Blvd, Bradenton, Florida 34212
[Take Upper Manatee River Road coming from 70 or 64 and follow it around. Right down the street from Durkee's house!] Tickets:
Single Ticket (or Day of Performance) - $15
Two Tickets* - $25 (just $12.50 ea.)
Group of 8 or More* - $10 each (purchased at one time) -- Must be purchased in advance I think the group Lauren advertised is coming Friday night.
And you should be happy that I'm doing this, because I am not the promoter [which is why probably half of you have no idea what I'm talking about.] Also: Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. First come first serve seating. And sit on the LEFT hand side [if facing the stage] or you won't be able to see very much or me because of how the pianos are arranged. I am on the HIGHEST piano. |
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For all ye who have no started their English journals...
Anderson was not kidding when she said that they would take 5 hours.
I've only done questions 2 and 3 and I've spent 2 hours on them.
So happy analyzing! |
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I have now joined the Facebook community.
After months and months of avoiding it.
So find me, and we can be friends! |
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Has anyone done this allusion worksheet for Anderson? I'm about to rip it into shreds, ahhh. She did not put these suckers in order. Help?!? |
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EE = Done. And in true Lily fashion, it is exactly 4,000 words. I haven't submitted it because I'm scared.
But, if you thought it was impossible to get a topic 3 days before the due date and then complete it with 24 hours to spare...
I have proved you wrong! I am off to bed, for I am thoroughly exhausted and am thoroughly sick of Rameau and his stupid theory of the "fundamental law" of musical composition and theory. Including vibrating strings and succession of tonics and all. |
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If you are having a series of mild heart attacks becuase you didn't receive the e-mail from BOC containing the code and password for www.turnitin.com, do not panic! Code: 2025536
Password: Brooks [and DON'T forget the capital B!!!!] AND Swimming Districts are Friday. So, if you have nothing to do since your EE has been submitted and aren't too hungover from partying too much on Thursday you should come to the meet. I promise they aren't boring and actually are really exciting to watch. Heather is definitely coming, so she needs some companyyyy!!!!! It's at Nortshore Pool in St. Pete, not too far across the bridge, and the address is: 901 N Shore Dr Ne
St Petersburg, FL 33701 So Google, er Blackle, it and show up. =] I promise you'll make all of our days, since we will be there AAAALLLLLLL day long. That's it, I'm off to the land of EE. |
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What the hell has happened to senior supremacy?
Especially when you've been dedicated to something for 3 damn years?!?
And I've been at every practice? I think I just might quit.
This is ridiculous.
And I'm not being a baby and I'm not being a wuss.
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I hate you Florida State University. Your damn deadline is in 10 days && Your damn website has been shut down for 2 days. I need to write your essay, but I kind of can't When your website is shut down so I can't get to the topics. UGH. I'm finally motivated and you decide to stop working.
Tick tock, tick tock. You're wasting my time. |
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So basically after 3 days of feeling like I've been run over by a semi, I went to the doctor tonight. After much deliberation and swab taking and tests I was diagnosed with "the cruds". How credible? Aka: a crappy contageous viral infection. I'm so happy it's not phenomena or mono, which she thought for quite awhile it was. [Haha, that would have been a coincadence.] So they stuck me in the butt with a penicilin shot and sent me on my way. [Btw, those things hurrttttt.] So I won't be attending school tomorrow, which is the most I can affird to miss. And I won't be at swim practice for a few days. Doc says until I can actually breathe/am no longer congested I can't swim. Can someone catch what I miss in: History
Biology
Math
English Thanks.
And I'll see you guys in the lovely senior section/the hell hole soon. =] |
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So thanks to all the people who sold me out to my psycho parents tonight. I really appreciate it. I know you didn't know, but obviously it wasn't hard to tell that they were there for a certain reason. To stalk me. Yeah, I'm lovin' this senior year being ruined thing.
It just makes my day. |
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So I don't mind this EE stuff, and it really doesn't bother me or make me nervous/anxious/worried/etc.
But it's kind of hard to write a MUSIC EE when I don't have any scores to analyze.
It's supposed to be more analysis than historical information, like a musical investigation.
But when I have nothing to analyze because the idiots at the publishing company can't get their shit together,
It kind of makes this damn thing difficult.
So I wish that these people at the publishing company can straighten themselves out because
I ORDERED THESE DAMN SCORES ONE MONTH AGO, and I'm tired of waiting.
Today I'm in one of those "I hate people" moods.
Especially when idiots drive slow and pull out in front of you on a motor bike and Butler practically kills you at swim practice.
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