Vintage Halloween

[Halloween Circa 1992]

Me as Mickey Mouse and my baby brother as a Stegosaurus.
Tonight, Halloween 2009: Me as Hannah Montana
Always a Disney Girl.

Another post for my lovely Digital Media Class!

A) What are some characteristics of blogs?
-Some characteristics of blogs are the ability to post more than just words. Pictures, videos, links to other websites, lists, etc. Also I would say, the ability to show your personality through your own personal page by means of design.
B) What are they useful for?
-Blogs are useful for a lot of different things. Many people use them as an online journal for expressing their opinions, sharing stories, and sharing content. They connect people from all around the world and allow people to write freely about whatever they wish.
C)How are blog posts a distinctive type of writing?
-Blog posts are a distinctive type of writing based on how each individual writes. Some people post very short blogs that don't say much but say a lot at the same time, others use it as a journal and write longer posts with more details. They are also more creative than formal writing in that you can post pictures, hyperlinks, videos, or anything to add to the post.
D)How might blogging be an effective extension of learning in the classroom?
-Blogging might be an effective extension of learning in the classroom because if a professor was to have a blog that they posted in regularly about classroom topics, it would be more interesting (in my opinion) to read that than to read an article or a chapter from a book. It also would be adhering to technological advances that most people in this generation are "down with."

Winter Wonderland.

I woke up to this:


A beautiful blanket of snow.
Treacherous to walk through, but gorgeous nonetheless.

I've been fighting off the urge to start listening to Christmas music too soon,
but I can no longer help it.
Bring on the White Christmas's and O Holy Night's.

What the Frick?

I mean, I don't care because I write in this blog for myself and anyone who is interested, but seriously how do some people get so many followers?? I've had this blog for a year now and like, no one even reads it. But some people's grow every single day. How do you get all this traffic?

I was talking to my dad about this at dinner tonight because right now social networking is a huge part of my major and I absolutely love it which is why I use facebook and myspace and twitter and blogger, but how do you get people interested in what you have to say?

I just do this for my own enjoyment because I love writing and I love social networking, but what the frick people? How the heck do you get noticed in this kinda community?

Feelings of the night. <3

Coolest. Picture. Ever.

My cousin Chad doing the worm at my cousin Sara's wedding.
(click to enlarge for the full effect)

Quote to live by.

"Look, in my opinion, the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you, the right person is still going to think the sun shines out your ass. That's the kind of person that's worth sticking with."

-Juno

Happy Birthday Bean!

Happy Birthday to my best friend in the whole world, Ryan.

I can't believe I met him when I was 16

and now he is turning 21.
This guy changed my life from the moment I met him.
I'm pretty sure we have been through more together
than any other 2 people you know.
We have experienced so much together, been through good times,
bad times, hard times, fun times,
and had every imaginable "1st."
We have stayed by each other through just about everything,
and he means so much more to me than I could say.
He's one of the few people in this world who understands me.
He knows when to talk and what to say and how to calm me down.
Even though I can't have any yet, I can't wait to take him out for drinks tomorrow.
You'll always be my Bean.
Happy 21st Birthday!

Feelings of the Night.

I used to do "Feelings of the Night" on myspace when it was cool. But this is much more awesome.

Feeling so uninspired again.
Sometimes, I just really miss Brianna....
The song "Fix You" by Coldplay is the song of the year for me.
GLEE is the best show on TV. Hands down. Ever.
I feel like being surrounded by my friends.
I need sleeping medication.
I can't find my Hannah Montana costume, and it sucks!
I can't wait to see my bestie tomorrow.
Sometimes I get really hungry late at night.
I didn't do some of my homework...oops.
I think I'm getting closer to something big happening.
I just got MAD flirted with over texting...wee.
If I fell asleep right now I would get 6 hours and 15 minutes of sleep. Not enough.
I had a milkshake at dinner and it made me really hyper and wired.
Class at 8, class at 9, nap, class at 2, home.
Blog blog blog.
Good night? Probly not.

Quote to Live by.

"The only people you need in your life
are the ones who prove they need you in theirs."

Beautiful.

All winter we got carried away over on the rooftops, lets get married.

All summer we just hurried, so come over just be patient and don't worry.

So come over, just be patient and don't worry.

Happy Birthday Randall!

Randall is one of my besties!
He is so easy to talk to, is ALWAYS there for me with some helpful advice,
listens to some great jams, and makes me laugh like it's nobody's business.
He is also my first close friend to turn 21!!
It's a HUGE birthday for the Rand-ster and I hope he has a GREAT day because he deserves it!
-Stop Yourself!
-Totes
-Ratard
-._________
<3 you R-Dizzle!

Hello Digital Media Class!

Hey Class! Welcome to my Blog! While we are studying Web 2.0, I thought it would be fun to take a look at my blog. With a blog you can write entries, upload pictures to your posts, create lists, and follow other bloggers and see what they write about. In the interest of "social networking" here is a blog entry I created to show you some ways blogger is used, and to help you get to know me a little bit better. Enjoy!

My Family
(Sister, Dad, Mom, Brother, Me)

My Best friend
(Jill)

My Tattoo
(On My Hip)

My Favorite Place on Earth
(Zuma Beach, California)

My Pet
(Mooney, Main Coon)My Job
(Nanny for Twin Boys)


My Hero
(Little Brother, Connor)

Insomniac.

Sometimes I have a really hard time falling asleep at night.
It's now 2am and I have a 9:00 class to get to in the morning.
If I fell asleep right now I would get 5 1/2 hours of sleep.
But I need at LEAST 9 hours to function at my best.

So, what to do at this hour?
Some website I just looked at said to write down all the things you are thankful for before bed.
So here goes:

-my amazing family
-my best friends
-being able to go to school
-having support in my life
-my health
-my guardian angel
-music
-love
-faith
-hope for the future
-time I have been given
-laughter
-opportunities
-inspiration
-life

Maybe I can get some sleep now. Off to try. <3

Happy Birthday Erin!

Erin has been one of my very best friends for YEARS.

I met her forever ago through diving which brought us really close.
We have so much in common with our sarcastic attitudes, and having the only 2 liberal families in Colorado.
We live miles away, but somehow have always managed to keep our friendship as if we lived next door.




This girl can make me laugh like it's nobody's business
even if it's by saying something ridiculous like,
"THANKS FOR BEING GAY INTERNET EXPLORER"
When we were myspace obsessed and it wasn't working.
Now she resides in Boise for school,
and I am in Boulder,
But for what its worth, whenever we are able to be together,
it's STILL like we live next door.
I love this lady.

Ahhh :)

Well I was GOING to say "Happy 150th Post to my blog" but I forgot and now this would be number 151. Soooo...moving along!

I just found out we get to go home to California for Christmas which makes me so so so happy! I love spending time with my family and seeing my friends from home. California is where my Christmas's have always taken place since I was born, so getting to go home for it for the first time in a couple years is going to be amazing. It's not Christmas without the whole family in sunny California.

On another note, I got a 99% on my physics exam....? How the hell I pulled that off is a miracle to me! But I'll take it!

I have some D.P. Dough on the way (for those of you who don't know what that is, its this AMAZING calzone place that makes the BEST calzones and cookies!) and it's totally and completely Fall now, and I LOVE IT! It's so beautiful here in Boulder, Colorado.

<3

Haven't Met You Yet

I'm In Love With Michael Buble's New Single!
It's Called "Haven't Met You Yet"
So cute and so true for anyone who hasn't met "the one".......YET.
<3

I'm Not Surprised
Not Everything Lasts
I've Broken My Heart So Many Times,
I Stop Keeping Track.
Talk Myself In
I Talk Myself Out
I Get All Worked Up
And Then I Let Myself Down.

I Tried So Very Hard Not To Loose It
I Came Up With A Million Excuses
I Thought I Thought Of Every Possibility

And I Know Someday That It'll All Turn Out
You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid That I'll Get So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

Mmmmm ....

I Might Have To Wait
I'll Never Give Up
I Guess It's Half Timing
And The Other Half's Luck
Wherever You Are
Whenever It's Right
You Come Out Of Nowhere And Into My Life

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Baby Your Love Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Possibility

Mmmmm ......

And Somehow I Know That It Will All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid I'll Get So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

They Say All's Fair
And In Love And War
But I Won't Need To Fight It
We'll Get It Right
And We'll Be United

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Being In Your Life Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Single Possibility

Mmmm .....

And Someday I Know It'll All Turn Out
And I'll Work To Work It Out
Promise You Kid I'll Give More Than I Get
Than I Get Than I Get Than I Get

Oh You Know It'll All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
Yeah I Just Haven't Met You Yet

I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Oh Promise You Kid
To Give So Much More Than I Get

I Said Love Love Love Love Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

FOLLOWERS!

Dearest 5 followers of mine,

I think I have figured out the comments problem! I tried posting one and it worked, so I think you just click where it says 0 comments and then a window should pop up.

If any of you were trying to comment or ever felt like it, I would LOVE to get them! I know my blog has a small number of readers but maybe one day it'll get bigger. Until then, I love you 5 :)

<3

Happy Birthday Faja!

Happy Birthday to my amazing Dad!

I adore my daddy. He is the most amazing man.
He puts his family before anything else,
even if that means moving to a different state to keep supporting us.

He encourages me,
talks me off a ledge daily,
lifts me up, calms me down,
makes me laugh, and loves me.

I may be the one who's hard to deal with,
but I can always count on my dad to be there to make me laugh
by saying something like,
"It's darker than a bag full of buttholes in here!"
And, where would I be without him?

I love you Faja!

Sassy Bridesmaids.

My cousin got some of her professional pictures from her wedding back and I thought this one was just too good to not post on here! I love it. All the girls with the groom looking sassy (especially me in the front...) Enjoy!