Fall Portraits and Happy Halloween

Today was a really good day, me and Amber went and took Joe and Jen's and little Joe's fall family portraits at the park. They turned out really well and I'm very happy with them. Some of them are a little over exposed or need some color correction, but that's nothing I can't take care of. I love taking pictures, it's kind of my passion. Amber was kind enough to let me borrow her camera. The wouldn't have turned out as well if I had taken them with mine. Hopefully I can get a job soon and buy my own really nice camera. After we took almost three hundred pictures, we went out to dinner which was yummy, we had fetta bread as an appetizer and I had a chicken wrap and fries for my meal. They also had really good lemonade, I don't know what made me want lemonade but I really liked it. Now me and Amber are going to carve her pumpkin and I'll probably end up studying for school while watching "Halloween" with her. I'm out.

School and Paranormal Activity

Okay seriously, I know I haven't blogged in almost a week. But I've gotten so much school work done!! I got most of my sociology project done, and I caught up completely on my sociology reading. I'm also caught up on my bio reading for the most part, but I'll probably end up spending all my free time studying genetics since I barely understand what's going on...P generations and F1 generations...whattt?

I decided to do my sociology project on child abuse, we had to choose an article that related to sociology and then make an, at least, five minute report. The article was about a study done that showed a link between child abuse and criminal behavior. My PowerPoint is awesome.

I've been pretty obsessed with school lately, just studying and getting stuff done and making sure I know everything. As of right now I have an overall 4.0 and I'd like to keep it that way. If I can get at least a 3.8 this semester it'll bump my GPA up to 3.25 and if I get a 4.0 it'll be a 3.35 which isn't amazing but it's better than it is right now. I'm really motivated right now, usually I get less and less motivated toward the end of the semester but I'm so pumped.

I saw Paranormal Activity last night with Amber. It was an okay movie. The acting was horrible, especially the girlfriend character, and it kind of took too long to get going, like nothing super interesting happened for what seemed like forever. But the stuff that did happen was pretty scary, I had a hard time falling asleep after that haha. 

Awesome Grades and Catching Up

Today has been a pretty good day. I started my new English class today and it doesn't seem like it's going to cause a work load over flow, so that's good. I also have to get started on my online computer class, the first assignment is due Saturday and I haven't even looked at the class yet.

We got some graded Bio stuff back this week. I got my lab report back, I got a 93% which was a little disappointing, but I'm not going to beat myself up over it, especially considering my 122% on my chapter seven and eight test. Yes, I know, I'm awesome. He actually marked one of my answers wrong but I was sure it was right, so I asked him after class and he corrected it for me, which made me happy.

Now I am going to spend the evening catching up on my sociology reading.

Quick Update

Ugh, I'm a little behind in school, and on top of it I start two new classes this week. My sister most likely has mono and if I get it my semester is as good as done.

Gotta get off to bed now, just a quick update.

Prodigal

Today I just want to bring the endless mercy of God to the attention of anyone who reads this.

Tell me why do you run
you say you're so ashamed
bruised and broken
thought if i figured out
the mess you made
that i'd leave

but anywhere you are
is never too far away
there's freedom from your scars
the mistakes that you made
forgiven
the memories erased
baby, that's the beauty of grace
la de da, la de da da

tell me what is love?
i'll never hold you to

the things you may have done
you say you want new life
in my arms there's mercy

but anywhere you are
is never too far away
there's freedom from your scars
the mistakes that you made
forgiven
the memories erased
baby, that's the beauty of grace
la de da, la de da da

so blow a kiss goodbye
to all the pain you hide

but anywhere you are
is never too far away
there's freedom from
your scars...
the memories erased
baby, that's the beauty of grace

anywhere you are
is never too far away
there's freedom from your scars
the mistakes that you made
forgiven
the memories erased
baby, that's the beauty of grace

Catching Up

I have been so busy lately!! I can't say I don't like it though because I get bored when I'm not busy. Friday was spent mostly with Amber. We went to a cider mill and got apple cider and doughnuts. I didn't have any doughnuts but the cider was delicious. We took a million pictures, including pictures of the large swarms of ducks that were less than shy about asking for your food. Then we were hanging out for a while and my parents took us to Culver's for Amber's birthday. She opened her gift from me which was a photography reflector. It was an amusing experience because when she opened it, the disc unfolded and smacked her in the face, and then I'm pretty sure she had no idea what it was until I told her. It made everyone laugh.
Saturday I also spent a great deal of with Amber, and Sunday was completely spent studying for my bio test that we were given very little time to study for. I made that test my bitch. I'm positive I got a 100% on it plus the ten points extra credit from doing the study guides. I'm kicking ass in that class. I am going to be really disappointed if I don't at the very least get a 3.9 in that class. I think I deserve it.
But seriously my teacher acts like I'm a total moron. Whenever I ask a question he acts like I'm speaking Greek whenever I ask a question. I'm like seriously, what are you not understanding about this question?! It's weird. Like okay I'm already shy enough and you're not helping. Whatever.
Today I was supposed to see "Where the Wild Things Are" with my cousin, but we didn't get to go because she had to study so we're doing that tomorrow. So I figured that I could hang out with Nate instead since it's his day off today. But he got called into work because the person who was supposed to be working got hit by a car. And Amber had class so I pretty much had nothing to do today, and I took a nap instead.
Tomorrow is going to be a study day, and also my last completely open Tuesday of the semester because I start my new English class this week. I guess I'm kind of excited for it to start, I just hope it's not too fast because I'm already up to my ass with biology and sociology so adding on another fast class might be the straw that breaks the camel's back. It's only seven weeks though so whatever, I'll just push through it.
Right now I'm watching Monsters vs. Aliens with Amber and I must say it's pretty hilarious. These kind of movies just tickle me. Like Bolt, I was the only one in the theater laughing hysterically at that movie.

And I just had to put a picture of this on here because it's hilarious. :] 

Long Week

This week of school has worn me out.

I had a quiz yesterday in bio that I got a 100 on, and then I also had a midterm lab exam today, I really don't know how I did on that, I know I got some wrong though.

Now I have to read and take notes on two chapters of sociology for tomorrow morning. And then I get to spend the entire weekend studying for yet another bio test, so there's that. I also have to work on my paper I have to write for sociology, I don't know when it's due yet though.

Tomorrow Amber is taking Paige's homecoming pictures, and I get to be her assistant. That'll be fun, I love spending time with my bestie.

Now I'm going to go sleep until Amber calls me to go to her house.

Running and School

Once I catch up with my schoolwork, I really need to get back to running. I miss it, even on the days that I don't wanna do it, I'm still really glad that I did. It just gets a little time consuming to work out every day, I usually work out for an hour or an hour and a half, because I do yoga for like twenty minutes then I run for about a half hour then I do strength training for like twenty to thirty minutes, and then after showering and everything, that adds up to two hours, which is a lot of missed studying. I guess I just need to figure out how to balance the two. Biology is eating my life. I barely have even a weak grasp on the complex process of cellular respiration and ATP synthesis.
I'm kind of starting to get tired of school, I have no academic stamina. I usually do really well for the first 3/4 of the first semester and then I get worn out and slow down. If I could keep up the pace I start out at, I'd be a super student. Oh well.
Yesterday Nate and I went to Mongolian BBQ and I had the same thing I always have there; Krab, pea pods, pineapples, lemon sauce and various spices. So the griller insisted that I add more sauce and more spices to my plate (otherwise it would burn according to him), even though I've been making my food that way for years but whatever. My food ended up being so spicy and hot that I couldn't even taste it. I finished like half of it and then I was done. Needless to say I was kind of pissed but whatever, that's what I get for not being assertive I guess.

Weekend

Nothing really new or important to address. This weekend was pretty good. Friday was mine and my boyfriend's three and a half year anniversary, but we didn't get to go out to dinner because he had to work. He also had to work Saturday and Sunday so we're going out to dinner tonight.
On Saturday I went with my family to an apple orchard, which was fun. They had animals that we looked at for a while then we went into the shop and got some cider, doughnuts, and Gala apples. The doughnuts were still warm, and they were delicious. Of all the animals I'd have to say that the pigs were my favorite, I love farm animals but I think that the piglets and baby goats are the cutest. The pigs were all covered in mud and looked pretty happy about it.
The weather outside has been beautiful, I never thought I'd say this but I'm actually enjoying the cooler weather, it has been a nice break from the hot and humidity of Michigan.
Also on Saturday I babysat my cousin again. It was fun, we played with his disgusting science kit. We made green slimy snot and we grew bacteria in petri dishes. I don't know what happened to them but I assume that the bacteria are still growing.
Sunday night I was hanging out with Amber, and we caught up on the 24 hours of conversation that we missed. We watched degrassi, desperate housewives, and supernanny which is one of my new regular shows.
I have another really busy week with school so I hope it all goes well. I'm out.

Lame

Well today isn't going to be as fun or exciting as expected. Today is mine and my boyfriend's 3.5 year anniversary. He originally was supposed to have the day off but they scheduled him to work so he probably won't make it to my house until about midnight, which sucks.

I don't really have any plans for the weekend. Babysitting Saturday, but other than that my weekend will probably consist mainly of homework and studying. Fun stuff.

Nazi Style Propaganda in the USA

     There are things going on in the US right now that are starting to look a lot like Nazi Germany. Especially the "Barack Obama Songs" that little kids are being taught in schools. It's seriously creepy. I hate seeing kids exploited to push the political agendas of adults, they are so impressionable.

Listen to this song and keep in mind the words when you watch the next video.

Mmm Mmm Mmm

Barack Hussein Obama

He said that all must lend a hand

To make this country strong again

Mmm Mmm Mm

Barack Hussein Obama

He said we must be fair today

Equal work means equal pay

Mmm Mmm Mmm

Barack Hussein Obama

He said that we must take a stand

To make sure everyone gets a chance

Mmm Mmm Mmm

Barack Hussein Obama

He said red, yellow, black or white

All are equal in his sight

Mmm Mmm Mmm

Barack Hussein Obama

UHM. All are equal in his sight? Well that's great, I feel so blessed.

Now listen to this:

Adolf Hitler is our savior, our hero,

He is the noblest being in the whole wide world.

For Hitler we live.

For Hitler we die.

Our Hitler is our lord.

Who rules a brave new world.

Granted, I haven't heard the word "lord" used in any Barack Obama songs, but this isn't too far off from what we are hearing and what is being said in present day America. It is exactly the same, a whole nation of people placing all their hope in one individual to be their savior.

Think about it.

Still Blaming Bush?

Okay seriously, I joke around a lot about how everything is Bush's fault; bad weather, power out, global warming, you name it. But people are still seriously finding ways to blame Bush for things completely irrelevant to him or his presidency. Give it up, it's getting old and you just sound petty.

I read an article about how it is Bush's fault that Chicago doesn't get to host the 2016 Olympics (which sounded like more of a pain in the ass than it's worth), on these grounds: "It seems that we have to look at what happened in the past years and what America — the image of America over the past eight years in the world. And so Obama has not had time to turn that around on the world stage." -


Okay yada yada it's all Bush's fault and not Obama's we've heard that story a million times already. Barack Obama travels the globe bad mouthing this country and apologizing for us, and Bush has put us in a bad light? You might want to rethink that. 

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On a lighter note, today was an excellent day, I got my score back for my bio test and I got a 121% on it which is better than I was expecting, I actually got the highest score in the class, so it was pretty awesome. I also babysat my cousin today which was nice because he likes to play outside and I like to be outside, especially when the weather is nice like it was today. I have a test on Friday, and a paper due on Monday. Tomorrow I have a Biology lab that I'm not really looking forward to but I guess I'll get over it.

Photos, Bio, Birthday

     Amber and I went and did a photo shoot at my house and at the park, they all turned out really nice, my favorite is to the left. She's a good photographer.
     I'm hoping that tomorrow I'll get my Bio test back so I can see what I got. I'm hoping for a hundred, but there were a couple I wasn't really sure of, so I don't know.
     I ordered Amber's birthday present online today and it's supposed to get here next week, so I'm excited about that.
    

Jim Carrey

Okay seriously, what is up with Jim Carrey? He looks like Jack Nicholson! He gained 40lbs for his roll in "The Three Stooges". Not working for you Jim.

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Randomness

Today was a pretty good day. I finally got my Bio test done and I did really well, I might have even gotten a 100%. So I was excited about that. I have all day tomorrow off, so me and Amber are going to go on a long overdue photo adventure. She wants to take pictures of me so we're going to go take outside portraits, hopefully they turn out well and the weather is good.

Desperate Housewives Never Disappoints

Another Spoiler Alert - Regarding Episode Two, Season Six Desperate Housewives

    A few weeks ago I was telling my sister about how I have never been disappointed with a Desperate Housewives episode. These last couple seasons have been especially good. So anyone who reads my blog regularly knows that last week this good record was in question when I realized that Lynette was going to consider having an abortion.



     This week Julie, Susan's daughter is in the hospital, unconscious, after being attacked by an unknown character. Lynette reveals to Susan that she is pregnant and isn't sure if she actually wants to have her children. Susan, in so many words, tells her not to have an abortion. It made me so happy! I can continue watching my favorite show. 

     

I'll Go See Michael Moore's New Film When My Ticket is Free

     Could Michael Moore be more of a hypocrite/idiot? Capitalism doesn't work. Is that why you're a millionaire sir? The first couple times I saw the preview for his new movie, I thought it was a joke, I seriously thought it was meant to make fun of him. I didn't think anyone was stupid enough to stand outside of buildings with bags screaming for their money back. What a joke. Anyway, the priest in this video, pretty much says it all, enjoy.

Life

     I really need to get back to running, since I quit cross country after freshman year I have never really been able to get back into a regular running schedule. I usually start running and keep at it for a week or two and then stop  for one reason or another.
     I took new pictures for facebook today, because I was bored of all the ones I had and I haven't taken new ones in forever. I couldn't do my hair the way I wanted to, because I suck at it, but the pictures ended up looking pretty good overall. I kind of wish I had a really nice camera and a photo studio so I could take pictures and be an artist all day long. That would be great.
      I feel like I wasted most of today, like I do with most Saturdays, sit around and stare at the computer all day instead of doing homework and important things that need to be done. My Biology test was canceled on Wednesday and rescheduled for Monday so I have to restudy everything that I studied, for three days before the test, ugh.
     I also have a lab report due, lab reviews, bio quizzes, a sociology test next Friday, after which we will promptly be assigned a project to do. And I start two more classes on the twenty-first. See why I have no time to get a job this semester? I'm going to be broke forever.
     I'm currently working on listening to the new Breaking Benjamin CD "Dear Agony". I've only listened to like twenty seconds of one song but I'm working on it, lol. It sounds pretty good, I love Breaking Benjamin.
     
    
 

Long Week and Moral Relativism

It is Friday, and the week is over, it was a long one. I'm really looking forward to relaxing this weekend. I studied most of Sunday, Monday and Tuesday for my Biology test that was supposed to be on Wednesday, but my teacher got sick so it was canceled and moved to Monday. I know I'm ready though because I studied really hard and I feel like I pretty much memorized all three chapters.

I also babysat my little cousin Joe on Wednesday and Thursday this week, and I had a lot of fun doing it. We played outside a lot which I really liked, I love being outside, and the weather was beautiful. We built a squirrel trap in his backyard which was a little difficult but still fun to do, and we also went to a river down the street from his house. We watched cray fish in the water, skipped stones, and watched sticks flow down the river.

Today I had my Sociology class and we ended up on the topic of drug dealing. One person in my class believes that it is okay to sell drugs. His thought process behind this? "Some people gotta pay their bills." That is completely ridiculous to me. Don't people realize what drugs to do people? Is it okay for someone to sell drugs to pay their bills at the expense of someone else's life and family? Drugs kill people, selling drugs for a living is completely immoral. I found that comment very disturbing and personally offensive. I watch the show "Intervention" and in that show you see what a negative impact drugs have on people. Drugs destroy people's bodies, their lives, and the lives of family members. It breaks my heart to find that people think it is okay to do something so immoral, but I guess that's what happens when people become moral relativists.