Dreams.
Death.
Emotions.
Making decisions.
Morality.
Religion.
Time.
Getting older.
The past.
The future.
The present.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
One of a Kind
it's funny how quickly the mood of a piece of writing changes depending on little things. if i never use capital letters, for example, the writing becomes less serious and more fun and inviting. that is, of course, unless you are one of "those" people-- like me-- that gets really annoyed about any type of error. but let's just say that this isn't an error. i'm not writing like this to bother anyone, just more for the freedom and relaxed mood i want to give off through my writing.
writing really is the author's voice, just taken and plastered down in a jumble of letters. so in order to know the author's mood or how they feel about certain points they write, these changes of tones and emphasis somehow need to be delivered to the reader as though they were actually a listener. when a word is put in bold letters, it really gives more power and emphasis on what the writer finds important. and just like the writer may use sarcasm, change voices, or exaggerate a word when speaking, italic font can be used to draw out and elongate what is trying to be expressed.
it's fun to test out different ways to write, even if it's not the style you normally use when writing. everyone has their signature way to write and speak. it's funny to notice how you can reconize the writer's own voice in what they've written, and in your mind you can picture them saying the exact same thing. each person has their own special voice, whether it is spoken aloud or through paper.
Now enough with this no caps business; that's not my style!
writing really is the author's voice, just taken and plastered down in a jumble of letters. so in order to know the author's mood or how they feel about certain points they write, these changes of tones and emphasis somehow need to be delivered to the reader as though they were actually a listener. when a word is put in bold letters, it really gives more power and emphasis on what the writer finds important. and just like the writer may use sarcasm, change voices, or exaggerate a word when speaking, italic font can be used to draw out and elongate what is trying to be expressed.
it's fun to test out different ways to write, even if it's not the style you normally use when writing. everyone has their signature way to write and speak. it's funny to notice how you can reconize the writer's own voice in what they've written, and in your mind you can picture them saying the exact same thing. each person has their own special voice, whether it is spoken aloud or through paper.
Now enough with this no caps business; that's not my style!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Iowa on Impulse
I love spontaneity! Choosing on impulse makes life more fun and relaxing. Whether it's suddenly deciding to make a weekend getaway or seeing a restaurant that looks good and just stopping to eat, it is one less choice you have to make in days filled with choices and constant chaotic planning. Some things in life, such as the dinner plans and a project you have to complete by a certain deadline, just seem to hang in the back of our minds. They are unwanted reminders of to-do's and the building blocks of stress.
Of course, many things in life do need proper planning in order to have anything accomplished. Completing homework cannot be spontaneous. Guidelines need to be followed for it to be finished at a reasonable time. But other things, like how to spend your free weekends, or what to do during summer break, can be more spontaneous and on impulse.
This Sunday will begin our long, somewhat annual summer drive to Iowa. We weren't planning on going this year but just two weeks prior to this coming Sunday, we decided to make the trip. I'm hoping that this will be the best drive ever! I still clearly remember all the "fun" we had on our drive last year: dinner at Ponderosa's, pulling over at the underpass until the storm settled, and watching the entire Season 1 of Psych. Last year was a blast because we were together through these times, and we can make more memories just like those but better!
I want to add some spontaneity into our trip. If we see a neat-looking landmark, let's stop and take pictures! These sudden decisions to stop and take a look are how new places are discovered, places where I can say I've been and no one else I know has. I want to take a lot of pictures this year of our roadtrip. I want to capture the special family moments that make our summer memorable. I want to continue the spontaneous decision to make the trip into our entire time there!
Of course, many things in life do need proper planning in order to have anything accomplished. Completing homework cannot be spontaneous. Guidelines need to be followed for it to be finished at a reasonable time. But other things, like how to spend your free weekends, or what to do during summer break, can be more spontaneous and on impulse.
This Sunday will begin our long, somewhat annual summer drive to Iowa. We weren't planning on going this year but just two weeks prior to this coming Sunday, we decided to make the trip. I'm hoping that this will be the best drive ever! I still clearly remember all the "fun" we had on our drive last year: dinner at Ponderosa's, pulling over at the underpass until the storm settled, and watching the entire Season 1 of Psych. Last year was a blast because we were together through these times, and we can make more memories just like those but better!
I want to add some spontaneity into our trip. If we see a neat-looking landmark, let's stop and take pictures! These sudden decisions to stop and take a look are how new places are discovered, places where I can say I've been and no one else I know has. I want to take a lot of pictures this year of our roadtrip. I want to capture the special family moments that make our summer memorable. I want to continue the spontaneous decision to make the trip into our entire time there!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
To Do List
I'm in such a good mood!
I guess that's a pretty random way to start off but oh well. I actually wanted to write about what I 've been thinking lately. I've been thinking (drumroll please...), this summer I would love to just become involved in trying new things. I'm assuming everyone goes through this phase at some point in their life and my time has come! I want to make the most of the life I have and be able to have a pretty lengthy list of things I've accomplished. So here goes:
#1 I want to join 4-H again. As a kid, I did not like being a part of 4-H at all because I was so embarrassed by it. But looking back, I miss everything that it taught me. I used to give public presentations on anything, followed by feedback from judges. I learned to sew, did crafts, found my love of cooking and baking, found special moments photographable, and entered this all in the county fair. I really hope I get the chance to become involved in this again and to see what else it has to offer.
#2 I want to learn to play guitar. My dad and I have talked about this for a while now, and we can't wait to start taking lessons after school ends. Becoming involved in music is so important because it helps with other subjects as well, such as art and math. I used to play the violin from fourth grade to sixth grade and I did not like it at all. I'm glad I tried it, but now I think it's time to experiment with a different instrument instead of giving music up altogether.
#3 I want to become more of an outdoorsy person. I would love to spend my weekends hiking in the Adirondacks or kayaking on the Mohawk. There is so much to do just in our own backyards and I feel like I'm being held back by countless busy days. Just having some fresh air for a day can make a whole difference in the world. Especially since my parents will be working this summer and it'll just be Steph and I at home, I want to take advantage of the warm weekends as a family!
These are my top three goals for the summer and I am so excited that this'll be giving me something to look forward to! I will update on how much of this has been accomplished by the end of the summer, seeing as I'm a procrastinator and all... :)
I guess that's a pretty random way to start off but oh well. I actually wanted to write about what I 've been thinking lately. I've been thinking (drumroll please...), this summer I would love to just become involved in trying new things. I'm assuming everyone goes through this phase at some point in their life and my time has come! I want to make the most of the life I have and be able to have a pretty lengthy list of things I've accomplished. So here goes:
#1 I want to join 4-H again. As a kid, I did not like being a part of 4-H at all because I was so embarrassed by it. But looking back, I miss everything that it taught me. I used to give public presentations on anything, followed by feedback from judges. I learned to sew, did crafts, found my love of cooking and baking, found special moments photographable, and entered this all in the county fair. I really hope I get the chance to become involved in this again and to see what else it has to offer.
#2 I want to learn to play guitar. My dad and I have talked about this for a while now, and we can't wait to start taking lessons after school ends. Becoming involved in music is so important because it helps with other subjects as well, such as art and math. I used to play the violin from fourth grade to sixth grade and I did not like it at all. I'm glad I tried it, but now I think it's time to experiment with a different instrument instead of giving music up altogether.
#3 I want to become more of an outdoorsy person. I would love to spend my weekends hiking in the Adirondacks or kayaking on the Mohawk. There is so much to do just in our own backyards and I feel like I'm being held back by countless busy days. Just having some fresh air for a day can make a whole difference in the world. Especially since my parents will be working this summer and it'll just be Steph and I at home, I want to take advantage of the warm weekends as a family!
These are my top three goals for the summer and I am so excited that this'll be giving me something to look forward to! I will update on how much of this has been accomplished by the end of the summer, seeing as I'm a procrastinator and all... :)
Monday, April 20, 2009
......................DAY 12........................
The day started off like any other typical school day-- struggling to wake myself up and actually be on time. I decided to wear a dress today for the first time here because it was supposed to be nice out and we were going to the beach. I specifically told myself last night as I fell asleep "Do not forget my camera. Do not forget my camera", because it was charging. Guess what? I forgot my camera...must be good ol´Mary Carrier´s genes. Thank you mother!! Luckily I remembered right as we were getting in the car so it didn´t make us late at all. When we left the school as a group, we walked to the train station and departed to Gijón by train. It was a nice change from the bus and didn´t take long to get there. Gijón is the largest city in Asturias and it´s right along the northern coast. Once we arrived, we first went into the aquarium. It was so fun because I always love looking at all the different types of sea creatures! Next we walked around for a bit and had 40 minutes to shop. There weren´t really any tourist shops, so instead we went into a clothing store and spent the entire time there. We can also thank Mary for this one-- I had to go to the bathroom so bad right as we were supposed to meet up, so Anna and I ran to the bathroom while everyone else waited...hehehe. We walked around for a bit more and at around 12:30 the teachers let us wander and meet back at 3. Grace, Kayla, Bri, Anna, Alisa, and I stayed as a group and went shopping a bit longer, had some ice cream, and then hit the beach! We met up with most of the others at the beach and took pictures, ate lunch (a banana, kiwi, some bizcocho, and some chicken sandwich), made pyramids, and played in the water, while people walking by would stop and watch us. I guess you could say we were entertaining :) After returning at 3, we walked around Gijón a little longer and then left on the train back to Oviedo. Grace and I had fun people watching on the ride back. Back in Oviedo, I walked around practically the entire city sweatshirt hunting with Marta and her friend Virginia. There is a sweatshirt I really want and we couldn´t find it anywhere! We finally found it in one store but they didn´t have my size. I guess I´m outta luck... My legs were exhausted and Virginia´s mom gave Marta and I a ride home at around 7. For dinner I had a type of macaroni casserole: pasta, mayonnaise, tuna, olives, and boiled eggs were the ingredients that I was aware of. Let´s just say it´s not my fave! I also had part of a steak fillet and bread of course. Well, as you can see it´s been a long day and I didn´t get my usual daily nap! I won´t have trouble falling asleep tonight.
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