Christmas Decorations

My mom is definitely a control freak. This characteristic shows in many different instances. For example, I have NEVER been allowed to decorate the Christmas tree! Decorating the lights outside didn't happen until last year. But, I still love to look at all the decorations throughout the house. My favorite decorations are a pair of two foot tall, hand painted Santa Clauses. My grandmother painted them and I have always loved them. I've already told my mom that I have dibs on them once I move out :)

The best gift ever!

I remember when I was about in second grade, American Girl dolls were the must have toy. Getting an American Girl twin doll made to look just like me was definitely number one on my wish list from Santa. I would pick out all the outfits I liked from the magazine and just dream about all the fun I would have with my AG doll. Needless to say, whenever I unwrapped the precious doll that looked identical to me I could have screamed in happiness. I loved that little doll to death, and I will never forget her.

Ho Ho Ho

When I was little I absolutely adored Santa Claus. I was 100% certain that he was real! My parents did an amazing job in making me believe in Santa. He ALWAYS replied to my letters! I couldn't imagine that my parents would be the ones to actually write them. One year they even made Santa's footprints in the hallway! But, one of the worst days in my life was in third grade. This boy named Chance was going on and on about how he knew his mom was Santa. I strongly argued with him. I told him he was nuts. Just to prove him wrong I asked my mom if Santa was real. She surprised me when she told me we would talk about it later. I didn't understand...I wanted and answer right then! After she finally gave me the news, I was bawling! You would have thought that someone had died. I was practically hyperventilating. Christmas was never the same.

All White

My great aunts are two of the greatest cooks I know. They cook tables and tables and tables of food for EVERY holiday, even memorial day! My sister and I look forward to holidays more than just about anything :). Good old-fashioned country cooking is their specialty, and I love it. Oddly enough, my family always makes fun of me for the food I chose. Every single speck of food is white, and apparently this isn't normal. I can't help that I am alergic to vegetables...well thats not entirely true. I just would prefer to eat my monochromatic meal over green junk! I just can't wait until Thanksgiving this year. Bring on the mashed potatoes and dumplings!!!

NO!

I have a love/hate relationship with my laptop. On the days when it actually loads websites and moves faster than the pace of a slug, I like it. But, on days like today, I feel the constant urge to punch it, throw it to the ground, then jump on it! I can't count how many STUPID times that box asking, "Do you want to restart your computer?" has popped up! It absolutely drives me up the wall and has really been testing my patience. For instance, I have clicked NO I DO NOT WANT TO RESTART MY COMPUTER four times since I began writing this very blog :( If only technology always did what I wanted it to do...

Must....keep...reading

Hi, my name is Taylor and I am addicted to reading. Once I start I can't stop, the desire to finish the book takes control, and I'm not joking. Ever since I've been reading Junie B. Jones I have been this way. Just enjoying reading a book is a difinite understatement, I get obsessed! For example, the last two nights I have been up til 3:30 reading! In my mind I know it isn't rational, but I can't help myself. I kept thinking to myself, just five more minutes....five more minutes. The problem is, the final five minutes doesn't occur until I finish the book. I would never wish to not love reading, I just would prefer not to be so obsessed.

Criminal Minds

I absolutely have NO time to watch television anymore. Its quite depressing considering how much I love relaxing while watching a good show. Its amazing how much happiness I get out television. What show might you ask is my favorite?? My favorite shows have evolved from I Love Lucy, Law and Order SVU, to my recent favorite Criminal Minds. Criminal Minds is greatest show in the entire world! Well, at least it is to me. It isn't just a crime show, but it actually gets into the minds of the criminals to catch them, hence the title. I look forward to the gripping episode all week long. It excites me way to much!

for the past and future

I feel like I make many decisions in hopes my parents and grandparents will be proud. I constantly find myself thinking about what would make my family happy, which might not be the best thing. Living to please other people usually isn't a good game plan, but I have found that it is okay in moderation. As long as I still make decisions to make myself happy, life is going to be good. I live for the future in prayers that I can have a family and a life I can look back on and be pleased with. The thought of ending up with a plain ole mediocre life scares me to death!!

Bad Hair Days

Why is it that my happiness revolves around whether or not I have a good hair day? If my hair doens't cooperate with me, I'm 90% more likely to have a terrible day, and the reverse applies if my hair behaves itself. Its just so weird! Why should something so insignificant have such a hold on my feelings? Maybe one day I will learn to not let my hair influence me so much...

Rain, Rain Go Away....Seriously!!

So normally I absolutely love a good rain or storm. Its one of my favorite things until it starts disrupting other things in my life. Because of the rain, I have only gotten to preform at ONE football game! Thats just craziness! Normally the Eaglettes get to at least preform at four or five. I have a sinking feeling that tonight will also be canceled, ruining our chance to dance at the last home game of the season :'(. Mother Nature and I are going to be having a talk pretty soon.

The wheels on the bus go round and round :(

Bus evacuations are pathetic. Why in the world are we being forced to get on and off a bus? I'm pretty sure everybody is capable of jumping out of the emergency exits. Its one of the most pointless drill in the world. What is even funnier is what Mr. Bates calls the "bus driver nazis". Some of bus driver take there job way to seriously. Its quite hilarious actually. At least we get to get out of class for a few minutes.

Hallelujah!

As I was shutting my laptop last night, I could swear I heard angels singing! After working all fall break and spending many late nights this week, my project was FINALLY finished. I haven't been this happy in a long long time. Isn't that just sad? Finishing a project adds wayy to much happiness to my life, but I don't care. I can rest easy tonight knowing I will never have to touch A Raisin in the Sun again. Don't get me wrong, I actually enjoyed the play but I am extremely relieved to be done with the projects :)

Pretty Trees

Fall Break is one of my favorite breaks of the year. The weather is crisp and lovely. The trees are exploding with crimson reds, burnt oranges, and sunset yellows make my heart leap for joy. Just seeing all the trees made the car rides to different colleges endurable. I actually learned a lot over fall break. I learned that 1. Hanover College is one of the prettiest places I have ever been to. 2. Transylvannia was a disappointment. and 3. I have EXTREMELY expensive taste in schools! For some reason I am only attracted to schools that cost +30,000 a year! I guess I better start writing my scholarship essays...

Halloween

Ohh the senses of Halloween. Just of few of the things I remember the most…
-The smell of sugary sweet candy
- Leaves crunching under my feat
-The hilarious sight of costumes
- A cool breeze across my face
-Seeing adorable witches, vampires, and fairy princesses
- The smell of cheep costume make-up
-Itchy wigs scratchy my neck
All of these memories are a part of the magic of Halloween.

Boo!!

I am possibly the most jumpy person I know. Everything scares me/ makes me jump. Someone could be right behind me and say, "BOO!" and I nearly leap out of my skin. I've always been this way. Anyways, one night I was having trouble sleeping. I was laying in bed when at about midnight I heard a sound. It sounded like "squishy, squish, THUMP, THUMP," I tried to console myself by thinking I was just hearing things (as if hearing sounds in my head would be consoling!). After about a terrifying five minutes of these noises I was convinced there was either A. a crazy animal (most likely a huge rat) , B. a ghost, or C. a maniac robber who is going to attack me. I can honestly say that I was scared to death. I was already thinking of how horrible it would be to die! All the sudden I heard foot steps climbing the stairs. I looked to see what my soon to be killer's identity was, and saw my dad armed with a bottle of Febreeze! He had worked late and gotten the urge to spritz the house with freshener. Its funny how carried away one can get with their imagination :)

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHhhh!!!!!

I have the weirdest fears! I have always been afraid of people hiding under my bed and trying kill me. They can only "get" me if my feet touch the floor. For years I have made a running leap into my bed, and nothing has gotten me yet. Another wacky fear of mine is somebody hiding in my closet and waiting to attack me once my eyes are closed. If I closed my closet door, nothing could happen! My room is on the second floor of our house and I am constantly hearing "people" down stairs. For some reason my sense of hearing is amplified at night, making my fear worse! I've always wondered why I possess such silly fears, but I haven't figured it out. I wonder how many people are afraid of the same things...

relax

Right now I'm sitting in English. There aren't any windows for us to see outside, but we know what the weather is. Its pouring down rain, and I love it. For some reason the gentle pounding instantly relaxes me to the point of nearing sleep. I can't explain why a simple noise makes me so happy. All I know is that I would be just content if it rained like this for the rest of the night. Because of this glorious rain, I am completely freed o f my duties to dance at the soccer game tonight! Finding this out brought out a huge feeling of ecstasy. I just love the rain :)

AHHHHHHHHHH Where did the teacher go???

I really really really really really dislike having substitute teachers. I completely understand that sometimes teachers are forced to leave school, but it still stinks! I especially hate it when the subs are creepers. I realize that not everyone knows what the definition of a "creeper" is. A creeper is a person who makes you feel uncomfortable, or is just CREEPY. Our sub today fits this description. Another thing is, in order to be a sub you just have to have a "x" amount of college hours. Any crazy person can be one, and believe me I've seen my fair share of crazy subs. I just wish teachers were superhuman and never missed class!

Dignity or Shame?

"Is it easier to fight with dignity than to surrender in shame?"

This question seems to be fairly simple, but not for me. Feeling shameful is one of the worst feelings imaginable, and I try to aviod it if at all possible. Unfortunately, arguing/fighting is another dislike of mine. For some reason, when I argue I have the most trouble expressing what I feel. I get flustered and upset immediately (this is one reason being a lawyer doens't appeal to me!), and obviously I don't enjoy this either. I guess if I was forced to pick one, I would rather fight with dignity. At least I would be doing what was right, and not something to feel bad about. Even if arguing isn't exactly my idea of fun, being strong in my beliefs is extremely important to me.

money money money MONEY

A green rectangle. That's all money actually is, a green rectangle. It shouldn't be so important to everyday life, but it is. In social situations (high school, jobs, society) money can actually decide a person's social status. I HATE this. If I could have it my way, there would be absolutely no need for money. Things wouldn't be so stressful at home. Paying for college? It would no longer be a problem. I could do all kinds of sports without the worry of extra expenses! I know this isn't possible. It certainly would make things easier if money didn't exist. Unfortunately, money does make the world go round, and I don't for see it slowing down anytime soon.

How rude!

Sunday night I was relaxing, and watching the VMA awards. There were a lot of wonderful preformances, especially the tribute to Michael Jackson, by his sister Janet. Except for the abudance of dirty and disgusting jokes provided by Russell Brand, all was going well. Then, Taylor Swift was given best Female Video of the Year. As she was giving her acceptance speech, Kanye West interupted her. He continued to announce that Beyonce should have won because she had the best video of ALL time. Taylor stood behind him in a state of shock and embarrassment and walked of the stage. Imediately, the crowd booed Kanye. I might not agree with Taylor winning the award, but she still deserved to be treated with respect. Everyone deserves this, no matter what our opinion of a person is. I think it was completely uncalled for, and Kanye should be punished. In the words of Stephanie Tanner (of Full House), "How Rude".

hahahahhaaaa

Laughing could possibly be one of the best or worst things in life. It just depends on what kind of laughter it is. Laughing together is wonderful. Its like instant happiness is filling every cell of your body. Unfortunately, being laughed at is humiliating and a huge blow to someone's self-esteem.
It's amazing how the same action is perceived in two completely opposite view points. I wish we could all just laugh together. It sure would save a lot of heartache. I think laughing improves the quality of a persons life. I can't say that I have any hard medical evidence of this, but I know I feel much better after a good deep bellied laugh. I believe we need to change the saying, "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away," and replace it with, "A LAUGH a day keeps everyone sane!"

Mr. President

Yesterday was President Obama's speech to American students. I really do not understand what the big commotion was about. Why in the world are people so upset about him ENCOURAGING kids to be the best they can be? What frustrates me more than anything is when people are so closed minded about politics, they refuse to even open their minds up to new ideas. I think this is extremely ignorant. I just wish people would not get so silly when it comes to politics!

The Speed Demon

Writing and I aren't exactly what one would call "best buds". For some reason it takes me a million years to write what should take mere minutes. Well...a million years might be exaggerating just a little bit, but lets just say speed isn't on my side when it comes to writing. With this in mind, imagine the horror that overcame me when our first English test was announced. This "test" is really code name for my worst nightmare. I must write a literary analysis in one class period! In the past, I've spent at least a full week working on a paper. How can I possible finish? I'm hoping that i'm magically transformed into a writing "speed demon" by the end of Tuesday. Maybe this dream will come true. For my sake, I sure hope so.

Stress Overload

I'm sitting in my final class of the day, English (the only class I actually enjoy on Blue days). Just thinking about the previous classes gives me a massive headache. With all the crazy courses I'm taking, the workload is making me mad! I'm trying to think back to sophomore year, when everyone promised me Junior year would be much better. Its taken me a couple days to realize this but, unfortunately they ALL lied. All my hopes and dreams of less homework, better teachers, and easier tests have gone up in smoke. I wish there was something I could do to de-stress myself. The only thought that eases my mind is knowing all the other people in my classes are going through the same thing.

Who would have thought?

"You learn something new everyday." This is a saying that I find to be extremely true. Whether it be something educational or practical, new knowledge is constantly filling our brains. For instance, I have been to Japanese restaurants multiple times in my life. I have had opportunities time after to time to try sushi, but was too repulsed to actually eat it. Today I actually tried sushi, and it was not near as bad as it sounds. I might even learn to like it. Who would have thought?

When The Mood Strikes Me!

When the mood strikes me, I've been reading my classmates’ blogs. I’ve read stories about siblings going to college, people’s families, and thoughts about this school year. It’s funny how I had an image in my mind about what a person is like, or what’s important to them based on what I see at school. After reading some of their blogs a new person emerged out of the darkness. I can’t help but see everyone in a different light. I think this just might be a good thing, being able to read each other’s blogs. Hopefully everyone will get something great out of this,

If Only...

Last Monday at about ten-thirty I was playing on my laptop doing “homework” as usual, until I heard an odd conversation take place in another room of my house. My dad was consoling someone on the phone. It took me only a few moments to realize that something was wrong. A close family friend was diagnosed with acute leukemia, and the doctors don’t know if she will survive. Cancer has claimed so many lives in my family, this country, and the world. It just doesn’t seem fair that it can steal another person from this earth. I can’t help but wonder how different my life would be if cancer didn’t exist. If my grandma hadn’t been infected by this disease, lord knows how many different experiences I could have. I might be a better cook, a better friend, or even a better person. But I will never find out because of something called cancer. It kills my soul knowing that another person is falling victim to this sickness. I can only pray and know that there is a reason for everything. But I still can’t help wonder if only…

Like Father or Mother? That is the question!

My whole life people have said one of two things about my looks. It's either that i'm the shrunken female version of my dad, or I look identical to my mom. Which is it? Who knows? I've been trying to figure this out for many years and I think i've finally come to a conclusion. I look like a perfect blend of the two. I have my mom's almond eyes dad's freckled face. All three of us oddly enough have the exact same hair color. Supposively my dad and I both walk the same way, I heavily deny this. But, regardless of which parent's looks I favor it doesn't matter to me. I know that I was made the way I am for some unknown reason, and thats okay by me.

What does family mean to me?

What does family mean to me? That’s a somewhat difficult question considering family doesn’t really have a “meaning” to me. Honestly, it’s more of a feeling. Just thinking about my family gives me an instant feeling of comfort, then happiness. I can’t help but think of all the crazy times and laughs we have shared. But, if I had to give a specific definition it would be… family- a tightly knit group of relatives that love no matter the circumstances, laugh together, spend time together, and endure most holidays in each other’s presence.
My place in my family is a little more difficult to describe. I hold a different place for all the people in my family. To my sister I am a playmate. We’ve made up too many games to count, played outside countless hours, and laughed until we both cried. I’m my dad’s listening ear. Whenever he has just learned a new guitar song I’m usually there to tell him what a good job he is doing. To my mom, I’m anything from a part-time housekeeper when she is too exhausted after work or a therapist who discusses how her day went. All of the jobs hold a special place in my heart, even if they are time consuming or tiresome because a person needs to do whatever they can for their family. Just because they should.
THE END

i've got a feeling...

I've got a feeling that this is gonna be a good good year!