Alright, I'm supposed to write about my weekend. Well, on Saturday my parents actually believed I was really sick. I was; I couldn't believe they didn't think I was faking. So, I just was in bed, watching movies, and doing homework. I watched Lord of the Rings (and reread it), Bedtime Stories, Forever Strong (!!!!!!), and Lord of the Rings special features.
Did you know that for LOTR all the weaponry and armor was hand made. Almost everything in the movie was. They paid a lot attention to detail. Mot to mention they filmed all three movies nonstop. I liked hearing about making Hobbiton in the Shire. They got permission to use a farm, built some hobbit holes, raised vegetables for about a year, and filmed the shire at Bag End.
My current favorite movie is Forever Strong. Larry Gelwix is one of my heroes; this movie is about his rugby team at the same high school my grandfather went to. I especially love the scenes where they do the Haka. Listening to the "Gelwixisms", man, I love that guy. Because I was sick I couldn't listen to him speak Sunday night. Sigh I hate being sick.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
O.K. So I know that Haiti's been hit pretty badly. I know everyone's freaked out, but bad stuff happens all the time. You'd think we'd help everyone, not just Haiti. Does our current president even care about the situation in Darfur? I mean wake up world!
It's great that everyone is helping Haiti, but do we really need something like that to enlighten us? Did Bush go to war just to put his name in the history books? Did Obama run just to get in the U.S. Government quiz in class? Come on, People! Why can't we think about the other side of the world and our side!? Why this, why that? Seems like everybody needs to WAKE UP!
I don't mean to dis the government or seem inconsiderate of Haiti, I just want to get other world-turning points some attention too. Apartheid, genocides, civil wars, what about the problems we humans caused? Mother Nature can be dangerous, but I think we're the real enemies.
It's great that everyone is helping Haiti, but do we really need something like that to enlighten us? Did Bush go to war just to put his name in the history books? Did Obama run just to get in the U.S. Government quiz in class? Come on, People! Why can't we think about the other side of the world and our side!? Why this, why that? Seems like everybody needs to WAKE UP!
I don't mean to dis the government or seem inconsiderate of Haiti, I just want to get other world-turning points some attention too. Apartheid, genocides, civil wars, what about the problems we humans caused? Mother Nature can be dangerous, but I think we're the real enemies.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Superbowl Weekend..."Much Ado About Nothing"
What? Already?
Alright, so I'm at school just enjoying a Real Salt Lake assembly thing that's going to be on Channel 2. Then in keyboarding, on the white board is SUPERBOWL WEEKEND!!!!!!! underlined. I'm, like, in shock right now. I don't watch football, but with the recent move my dad's behind also. I have no idea who's even playing!
I don't even watch the commercials very often. The only thing I like is all the food at dinnertime, junk food before dinner, and dessert after. Sort of, needs more chips, less dip. On Sunday I'm just going to church, do homework, bla, bla, bla. Unless this bishop ALSO cancels everything except Sacrament for gametime.
Personally, I like baseball more, hockey the best, Olympics always, archery and martial arts always racing for number one. I just don't like football. Rugby I can stand. Ya' know... now that I think about it the commercials aren't even that funny or good. I don't walk away dying to get a so-and-so or a what-a-ma-call-it. Seriously...why the hubbub.
Alright, so I'm at school just enjoying a Real Salt Lake assembly thing that's going to be on Channel 2. Then in keyboarding, on the white board is SUPERBOWL WEEKEND!!!!!!! underlined. I'm, like, in shock right now. I don't watch football, but with the recent move my dad's behind also. I have no idea who's even playing!
I don't even watch the commercials very often. The only thing I like is all the food at dinnertime, junk food before dinner, and dessert after. Sort of, needs more chips, less dip. On Sunday I'm just going to church, do homework, bla, bla, bla. Unless this bishop ALSO cancels everything except Sacrament for gametime.
Personally, I like baseball more, hockey the best, Olympics always, archery and martial arts always racing for number one. I just don't like football. Rugby I can stand. Ya' know... now that I think about it the commercials aren't even that funny or good. I don't walk away dying to get a so-and-so or a what-a-ma-call-it. Seriously...why the hubbub.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Ninjas & B-Days & Cake, Oh My!
The weirdest dream I've ever had?! Now there's a tough warm up. Now, let's see. Mutating, monsters, ninjas... so many. Ah-ha! The infamous ninja b-day party! Now there's a story. It was a calm and peaceful night... or so it seemed. Suddenly a shadow flew by. Then another and another. The silhouettes leaped from rooftop to rooftop, street lamp to flag pole. The two figures stopped at an abandoned warehouse. The taller of the two pulled off her mask. She was... me?
It's pretty weird watching yourself, especially an older version of myself. She, I started to say something. I leaned closer to hear. " Are you sure the F.D. is having a meeting here?" Somehow I knew the "F.D." was the mercenary hero group the Fighting Dreamers. The other ninja pulled off her mask, revealing an unfamiliar face. She replied, "Kass, I know we usually meet at the Katlan Palace, but some thing's come up." Kass just stared at the other gal. Eventually she commented, "I said no surprise parties, Vick." "Come on!"
The two kuinoichi , female ninjas, and the fox coming with them went through a dark, hidden tunnel. They entered a brightly lit chamber with streamers, balloons, paper lanterns, a desert table, the works! Despite her, my, unwillingness I couldn't help but smile. A bit. On the table was a small, round, purple cake with a black smile and eyes. Scattered around the room were 9 other ninjas, superheroes, etc. All of them were clapping and cheering. I recognized all of them as people I had drawn; my creations, better than they had ever looked on paper. When I woke up I got a sketch pad and notebook and started on an illustrated book. I'm still working on it and it's nowhere near as cheesy as my dream was. It may never get published, but a girl can dream right?
It's pretty weird watching yourself, especially an older version of myself. She, I started to say something. I leaned closer to hear. " Are you sure the F.D. is having a meeting here?" Somehow I knew the "F.D." was the mercenary hero group the Fighting Dreamers. The other ninja pulled off her mask, revealing an unfamiliar face. She replied, "Kass, I know we usually meet at the Katlan Palace, but some thing's come up." Kass just stared at the other gal. Eventually she commented, "I said no surprise parties, Vick." "Come on!"
The two kuinoichi , female ninjas, and the fox coming with them went through a dark, hidden tunnel. They entered a brightly lit chamber with streamers, balloons, paper lanterns, a desert table, the works! Despite her, my, unwillingness I couldn't help but smile. A bit. On the table was a small, round, purple cake with a black smile and eyes. Scattered around the room were 9 other ninjas, superheroes, etc. All of them were clapping and cheering. I recognized all of them as people I had drawn; my creations, better than they had ever looked on paper. When I woke up I got a sketch pad and notebook and started on an illustrated book. I'm still working on it and it's nowhere near as cheesy as my dream was. It may never get published, but a girl can dream right?
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