Dude, summer break. There’s a sense of freedom. You lose sense of what day it is. And you can accomplish and change however much you want. Heck yeah. A month ago I had this idea of what I wanted to accomplish. I’ll sum it up for you in a few words.
Be home as little as possible.
I’ve been sleeping in. Staying up till 5am. Partying hard. Driving around. Going to Bonnaroo. Chilling with my boyfriend.
I’ve been reading. Chilling. And trying to write. That’s about it. OH. And tumblring. Lately I’ve gotten into the Ramones pretty heavy. I watched St.Elmo’s Fire and Hey!Hey! It’s Esther Blueburger. I’m also reading ‘salem’s Lot by Stephen King. Also, has anyone else noticed how people think teenagers are perpetually high and about to kick old people? Gawd.
Somebody Put Something in My Drink-The Ramones
My oh my. I cannot believe that school is basically over. We get out June the first. Also, I am very inconsistent. Honestly. There really isn’t anything new going on with me. I’m making myself go to school everyday. Today we had this end of course exam issued by the state, on English. Tomorrow I have one on Biology. That will be the death of me. We only have to take them for certain classes. Speaking of which, I had to sit by this kid who I had an enormous crush on freshman and a small part of sophomore year.(This was a likely to happen ’cause of our last names.) Keyword had. It was kind of funny, because I remember last year I was nervous and twitchy. On top of taking the exam and sitting by him…This year the feeling was more of “Okay. Cool.” Crushes are funny that way.So yeah……on the other hand, I’ve been trying to listen to more local and Nashville based music. This has worked out SO FREAKIN’ WELL. Unfortunately, to get into (GOOD)venues that showcase local bands, you have to either be 18+ or 21+. I’ve heard from other people that it isn’t impossible. Until next time then.
Watusi-Heavy Cream
Too young to be in love-Hunx & his Punx
I haven’t posted. And you’re thinking “Well no DURR.” No excuses except, I didnt do anything worth blogging about.
- I turned Sixteen and watched Sixteen Candles. The most cliche movie EVER.(I love 80’s movies and John Hughes)
- I went to my first concert. And found my soulmate. Usually this isn’t my type of music. (hardcore and ‘pop punk’ that is soo middle school) I liked Farewell Fighter. Kenny Fleetwood<3…hehe
- I went to Grimey’s. A small piece of music heaven.
- I dyed my hair.
I finally got a car and a license.- I tried riding a bike.
Really, these things are out of order. Until next time.
Golden-Farewell Fighter
I most definately understand I was MIA for a while. Apologies to all. Can you believe it’s already March? Time really flies. March is very special to me for a few reasons.
- Spring time rolls around. My favorite season.
- Spring Break of course.
- My birthday.
That’s right, I’m definately biased. The weather is perfect this time of year. And the sunsets? I’m a definite sucker for them. Even year round. Pretty cliche, no? But quite beautiful. I don’t own a fancy shmancy camera, so I just use my good ole Sony digital camera.
And the thing that’s pretty much on my mind right now? My birthday of course! On March the twelfth I shall turn sixteen. I’d be gushing about getting my license, but I haven’t got my permit. Just too lazy to do that…Actually, I’m not even sure what I’ll be doing. Hopefully something with my friends. Shocker I know. I actually have those! I’m excited. I actually remember sitting down when I was in the third grade and thinking, ” It’ll take forever for me to be 16.” I don’t dig parties. You see, I’m a Guatemalan kid(born in Cali though). So the big thing is turning fifteen. The whole quincianera-coming-of-age-turning-into-a-young-lady shabang? I didn’t do one. My grandma did send me a gold bracelet she got especially made for me..and my parents bought a pastel de tres leches. I’m way too Americanized. Which is funny ’cause I’m full on Guatemalan too.
Please excuse my….face?
Usually I get mistaken for Asian, White, or hispanic/white mixed. Or asian/hispanic. Weird stuff. Honestly, I think I’m startig to ramble. Again, apologies.
I love this song. It sums up a lot of things. Being a teenage girl. Americanized but with obvious hispanic-y-ness(i.e. Sweet Fifteen)(well to me..). Awkward braces.” I wish he was my boooyfriennd, I wish he was my boyfriend.” Yes I do(not the guy in the video though..hehe).
Boyfriend-Best Coast
When I saw the Bonnaroo line-up, I almost cried. It’s that fantastic. I REALLY WANT TO GO. The chances of that are zilch. There’s no way my parents will let me go to Manchester, Tennessee. I’ve never even been to a concert before…..It’s kinda sad. This week Mother Nature decided to be kind, and the weather felt great. But, inside the school we were all burning up. So by the end of the day I was gross and sweaty. When I would get home I would have that feeling of dried sweat. It always reminds me of summer. I know I should feel gross and rush home and immediately shower….but it makes me super nostalgic.
I ran into the house. The screen door shutting behind me. The sun was going down, taking the summer heat with it. My cheeks were pink, and my ponytail stuck to the back of my neck. The day had been spent outside with my younger siblings. We sounded like a heard of animals walking into the house. The cool air of the house hit me. It felt really good on my face. I walked through the kitchen, a chorus flip flops smacking against the floor. My stomach rumbled.
” Mami? Papi? What are we going to eat?” I asked.
“How about Captian D’s?” My dad replied.
” YES!” we all replied.
” Go wash your hands then,” my mom said.
After that was all said and done, we drove to Captain D’s. We drove with the windows down. Letting in the sultry summer wind ruffle our hair. When we got there, we ordered our food. I always got the Kid’s shrimp with a strawberry Fanta and a cheescake.
“Woa, oh, oh, oh , for the longest time
Woa, oh, oh
For the longest
If you said goodbye to me tonight….”
The same song always played. I felt very content. Sitting there with my siblings and my parents. I wanted to stay like this forever.
Just a little bit I remember of how I spent my summers as a little kid. A short sort of memoir maybe?This song always brings back those moments. And that feeling of having spent a hot summer afternoon. Sweating. I’m not sure if it actually makes sense. But it’s a wonderful feeling.
For the Longest Time- Billy Joel
This song also counts as something that makes me happy.
There’s a light that never goes out- The Smiths
Currently on neverending repeat on my ipod. Its a great song. They’re a great band. The end. So, as we all know, Monday is Valentine’s Day. Ugh. Its the most commercialized day of love. I mean there’s even a movie about it. Okay, there are several movies. Still. Though, I’m not dissing love. Technically, I have no right. I know nothing of said emotion except what I’ve read in books and seen on tv/movies. Don’t get me wrong. I love my parents, my siblings, friends, and chocolate. Never have I felt like that for a boy.And have those feelings returned. Yes, those sad little crushes. Hopefully someday no? It’s just sometimes its like some couples are rubbing our loneliness in our faces. It’s almost like they’re overdoing it on the PDA. I just really want to be able to warm up my food in the school’s microwave. Without, having to awkwardly stand behind the couple sucking on eachother’s faces. Right now I just sound like another pessimistic lonely kid. While there is a small trace of envy(it would be nice to have someone hold your hand and walk you to class) it’s kinda gross. I’m not an outwardly gushy person.
Now, onto something way more uplifting. On Fridays I’m going to post a few things that make me happy. Here are a few.
Numero un: My dear sweet ipod.
Numero deux: Pens. I absolutely love writing with pens. I have really messy illegible handwriting, but I love writing by hand. 
Numero Trois: Converse Sneakers. They’re my preferred pair of shoes. Even more so when they’re falling apart. This a pair I used to have. Right now I’m working on a pair of stinky high tops. Hehehe.
Numero quatre: mmm. Le chocolat. I really like chocolate.
Numero cinq: The Fat Straw bubble tea. I haven’t been there in forever. Need to fix that. Pronto.
The other day I finally watched An Education.
Jenny and David.
Jenny Mellor(Carey Mulligan) is a sixteen year old girl living in 1960’s London. She goes to an all girl’s school where she works very hard to be able to go to Oxford University. She has two loves. French culture and the cello. One day while walking home from practice(Cello practice) it’s pouring rain. When a red Bristol 405 drives up to her. Then a man rolls down his window.
“If you’ve got any sense, you wouldn’t
take a lift from a strange man. But I’m a music lover, and I’m
worried about your cello. So…”
There she meets the most charming, witty, handsome and older businessman, David Goldman(Peter Saarsgard). He sweeps her off her feet, introducing her to fine restaurants, classical concerts, and travel. Along with him, she befriends Danny, his business partner and Danny’s girlfriend, Helen. Somehow, David convinces Jenny’s strict father to accept their blossoming relationship. He takes her to Oxford, by convincing her parents theyre to meet C.S Lewis. Helen takes he under her wing and dresses her in a very sophisticated manner. Danny also takes a liking to her. Then, while on a ride in the country, Jenny learns of how David and Danny make their money. He convinces her all is well. For her 17th birthday David convinces Jenny’s parents to let him go with her to Paris. It’s a very romantic getaway. She said she would lose her virginity at 17 and she does. Much to her disappointment.
“It’s funny though, isn’t it? All that poetry and all those songs, about something that lasts no time at all.” -Jenny
They return. Jenny’s friends think she’s very sophisticated. One night at a party, Danny expresses his concern of David and Jenny’s relationship to David. Angrily he leaves with Jenny. Then outside, he proposes to her. What happens next? Go watch it. I absolutely loved this movie. Even though it is kinda creepy. It’s romantic and the cinematogrophy is beautiful. Carey Mulligan is very lovely too. I highly reccomend it.
My favorite scene.
I must admit. He's quite handsome.
So its been about a week since I posted. I was going to post Saturday. So, I guess I’ll do a recap of my week so far?
Saturday
Has anyone else noticed how hard it is to cut a tomato?
Pasta with ground turkey, cilantro, tomato, corn, and onion. Twas tasty actually.
I cooked lunch. Yes ladies and gents, I’m not that incapable of doing things. Cooking, now that I enjoy. There’s something about taking out all the ingredients, then methodically chopping it up, and putting it together. You know that if you add too much or too little of something, it’ll make your mouth happy or trigger your gag reflexes. Then when you have to actually cook it, it’s either undercooked or over cooked.
Undercooked: if there’s meat involved you can ultimately die of salmonella. Overcooked: its just bad. I’m making myself sound like I know what I’m actually talking about. Really, I’m not very good. Still, this wasnt a failure. Later that day, my brother’s cold moved on to me. Leaving me knocked up on cold medicine and delirious enough to sit through New Moon and Valentine’s Day.
Sunday
There’s really not much to tell. My Sundays are spent with my family. There’s church and then Chinese food. The waitress on Sunday wanted to set me up with her son. I blame my parents for such embarassing ordeals. My ears turned red. ( I was still sick)
Monday
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School was out for Martin Luther King day. I was still sick. Worse to be exact. That day I watched Slumdog Millionaire, FINALLY. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The way it explains Jamal’s life through each question he answers. And Dev Patel is quite adorable. I’ll maybe do a better review later.
Tuesday
I missed school. I probably could’ve been on a Kleenex commercial.
Wednesday
I went back. I had the weird feeling all day that I shouldn’t be there. Having been at home for ten days due to snow, and then missing school does that to you. I will say this; school is much more bearable with my little friend.
I still have a looooooong way to go on filling it up. It’s funny how people kept running up to me saying, “OHMYGOD!? YOU’RE ALIVE!” I wasn’t aware of me being dead. A teacher even cracked a joke,”I bet ALL those snow days at home almost killed you?” Very funny Mr. Teacher Sir. My friends thought something was wrong with me( yes, I have those too), because I was very zoned out. Yup. Thank you Tokyo Police Club.
TODAY
Today was a good day. There was much talk of Hipsters. Everywhere. My friends even made up a song. Seeing as I go to an art school. It’s not new. Also there’s girls who compare the tightness of their skinnies with guys. A lot of the time, the dudes win. Anyways, it’s snowing. Again. 
I took this earlier today, when it wasn’t dark out. I think I did an okayish job. 
Yummy CHAI!
The Features- Temporary Blues
If anything,
I would say I’m about as awkward as…..the size of Pee-wee Herman’s suit. Just not as stylish.
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Honestly, I still feel pretty weird with this whole blog deal. I mean, how do you guys do it? I love to write, but I feel like my writing is bland. It’s pretty hard for me to channel myself in my writing. In real life(because our lives on the internet aren’t really real.) I’m sarcastic. About everything. So I feel incredibly awkward right now. At least writing this doesnt involve some kind of complex hand-eye coordination. Or else I’d be in huge trouble. I’ll save that for another post though. For now though, how about some spaz music?
broken heartbeats sound like breakbeats- Los Campesinos!
Sit up and Hum -Mr.Gnome
I listened to this song over and over today. Really, I have a tendency to do that with songs. Mr.Gnome is a two people band from Cleveland, Ohio. Check them out here and here.
Now, the only reason I was able to chill all day is this, too much snow. In Nashville. Well, too much for us. So when that happens, everything shuts down. Meaning no school. Today we’re on day numero dos. Tomorrow the same. I like not going to school…..for a while. On Monday I had two projects due. I, of course procrastinated until this weekend to do them. I could go back and work on it….but ehh.
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I’ll use my time wisely and watch movies. Speaking of which, I desperately want to go see Black Swan.
I’ve heard nothing but good reviews on this particular film. And the trailers? Nathalie Portman and Mila Kunis look absolutely stunning. Also it’s a freakin’ psychological thriller. A movie that screws with your mind? Yes please!
Dad Calls Me Pansy 