Here's what's going on: I, being 16, have limited free time, which is the only time I have to blog, or even to come up with blogging ideas. Sometimes I get inspired in the middle of class, work or a date, but usually I need some down time to expand those ideas and make them into something worth reading. Down time, for me, means I have nothing to do, nothing to freak out about, and nothing significant happening. This hasn't happened to me for a really long time. That being said, I only have time to post more of my Favorite Things, which I force myself to go over every day anyway. I have time to write them down if I've already thought them up. If anyone can guess what all of these have in common, you officially know me the best out of anybody in the world.
16. Mr. Lund. Is this creepy? Am I creepy? I was told by EVERYONE in my life that I would hate physics, judging by my intense disdain for math. "Physics is hard, Dani, are you prepared for that commitment?" "Are you sure you can handle that?" "The teacher is a nut, Dani, you might want to think this over." "Physics? Really?" "Physics is pretty much ALL math, Dani...do you really want to do this?" Can I just say something do the doubters? I LOVE physics! Mr. Lund is an extremely gifted teacher. He's hilarious, and has a way of relating to teenagers, especially when they tend to struggle. I don't know why he likes me as a student, but somehow we get along. Plus, having Sam in two of his classes this year gives him a quirky insight into my personal life. Creepy? Oh well. He's a pretty cool guy.
17. Phil Collins' Tarzan Soundtrack. What breathtaking music! This soundtrack has amazing melodies and phenomenal lyrics. Phil Collins is very versatile in his style, he can basically do anything. Listening to the same exact album, I giggle and laugh and dance and sing at the top of my lungs, but I cry, too. Great messages in the lyrics, and Phil's casual voice is perfect for the songs.
18. Breaking away from routine, once in a while. This morning was the second of three late start days in a row (see Favorite Thing #15). Instead of sleeping in, like I did yesterday, I went to breakfast, and had some heavenly waffles. I was praised and promised a medal of bravery for eating Sam's cooking (seriously, it was waffles. Not hard!), and was laughing to the point of exhaustion before I had even been awake for two hours. That was fun.
19. "Don't dwell on it!" Brilliant advice. When a thought pops into your head that's gonna bring you down, squash it by refusing to think about it. How can you lose that fight if you refuse to let it hurt you?
20. Inside Jokes that make you laugh when NOBODY else has a clue. "I'd like one McGorgeous, extra beefy, extra cheesy, with blue eyes, please. Oh, and could you take off the hat?"
2/04/2009
2/02/2009
Zebra Print Shoes...or Favorite Things, Episode III
I am so overdue for a post about some things in my life that make me grin. Once I reach 100, I'll have to reward myself.
11. Zebra Print Shoes. AND shirts, pants (though I've never actually seen that), hats, masquerade masks, headbands and purses. I have a thing for zebras. It's fairly new.
12. Being on time for Physics. Mr. Lund's classroom is set up in such a way as to invoke THE most embarrassment and shame possible when you walk in the door late. Also, he puts the chairs on top of the tables before he leaves the school, so his first period class has to take them down. When you walk in 5-10 minutes late, you have to interrupt the lecture (or quiz, heaven forbid) with the noisy, awkward mess you make as you take your chair down. Needless to say, I am far too experienced in being late for Physics. This morning, however, I was ON TIME with flying colors! I took down my chair with everyone else, and Adam gave me a thumbs-up for being so punctual.
13. Drawing or playing games with your calculator when your math teacher thinks you're working. This sounds like something a slacker would do to pass the time, and seems like a fairly boring way to kill class time. However, it is exceptionally difficult to stifle hysterical laughter in a room with one teacher and 10 students, all of whom are silent. Once your body can't hold it in and you have to go "pppffsnnkkhtt!!" You feel like a monstrous idiot, and everyone laughs at you internally, except for Sam, who laughs at you openly. It's HIS fault I'm laughing anyways. I never thought I could excrete so many endorphins in a Math classroom.
14. SQUID! What can I say about this one? Honestly, it just happened. It's pretty much a big deal.
15. Late Start Days. Glory Hallelujah, for the deep love of all that is good and holy in this world! I LOVE sleeping in!
11. Zebra Print Shoes. AND shirts, pants (though I've never actually seen that), hats, masquerade masks, headbands and purses. I have a thing for zebras. It's fairly new.
12. Being on time for Physics. Mr. Lund's classroom is set up in such a way as to invoke THE most embarrassment and shame possible when you walk in the door late. Also, he puts the chairs on top of the tables before he leaves the school, so his first period class has to take them down. When you walk in 5-10 minutes late, you have to interrupt the lecture (or quiz, heaven forbid) with the noisy, awkward mess you make as you take your chair down. Needless to say, I am far too experienced in being late for Physics. This morning, however, I was ON TIME with flying colors! I took down my chair with everyone else, and Adam gave me a thumbs-up for being so punctual.
13. Drawing or playing games with your calculator when your math teacher thinks you're working. This sounds like something a slacker would do to pass the time, and seems like a fairly boring way to kill class time. However, it is exceptionally difficult to stifle hysterical laughter in a room with one teacher and 10 students, all of whom are silent. Once your body can't hold it in and you have to go "pppffsnnkkhtt!!" You feel like a monstrous idiot, and everyone laughs at you internally, except for Sam, who laughs at you openly. It's HIS fault I'm laughing anyways. I never thought I could excrete so many endorphins in a Math classroom.
14. SQUID! What can I say about this one? Honestly, it just happened. It's pretty much a big deal.
15. Late Start Days. Glory Hallelujah, for the deep love of all that is good and holy in this world! I LOVE sleeping in!
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