For Youuuu

"Bruises" by Chairlift just might be my song of the week. Or month. Or life.
It's such a..."something big is going to happen in life, and we all have a purpose" kind of song.
And really what more could you ask for in four minutes and 1 second?
I can't think of any better way to spend 59 seconds shy of 5 minutes.
Wow maybe applied algebra has improved my math skills. Maybe it's too soon to tell.
Today we circled pairs.
Watch out Yale, here comes a girl who's really good at circling things.

Start to hide the kids, Kymi passed the first part of her license test.
Third person isn't something I usually talk in, but hey, it's Wednesday.
I don't know why they call it the written, since it's on the computer.
Maybe no one calls it that anymore, and I just missed the memo.
Either way, I passed.
After having a mini heart attack at the computer, since I skipped the first one, and missed the second.
But after all was said and done, I only missed one, and I had to skip a few.
Plus, slipping a Benjamin to the DOL guy didn't hurt.
I'm kidding.
But it was definitely an option.

So, my best friend got herself a lunch date with a guy she's in love with.
And I am a great part of that.
Sure, she lives in Indiana, but I told her to get some balls and ask him for his number.
Which she did in a sly way, and BAM, the next day, DATE.
I'm sooo happy for her. It's the happy only a best friend can be for her best friend.
But I'm also jealous.
Really jealous.
Since we were the last 2 single girls from "the group."
And now that places me as the VERY last one to never go on a date.
Perhaps I'll cry myself to sleep tonight.
It seems fitting for a night like this.
And I guarentee she's going to read this, and then call or text me saying something super sweet
because I said I was going to cry, and then I'm gonna cry more because I have the nicest bff ever and no boyfriend.
This, my friends, is what we call a double whammy.
Can I blame her for being amazing and getting a date with a babe? No.
Can I wallow in self pity? You betcha.

My counselor for BGHS has a rock garden in her office.
I just thought that was pretty cool.
Maybe I'll get myself one of those.

I found my dream college. It is the place I've been looking for that I didn't know I wanted until I found it.
Will I tell everyone what it is?
Noo.
Because you all will apply there after you find out how awesome it is, then take my spot there, and I will be stuck at Clark for 4 years.
And that's just not okay with me.
It's sad to think this is how my brain works.
I was reading student blogs from the college, and a girl on there was living my dream. Literally.
And I started to tear up. I don't know why, but I did. It just hit me that people out there fulfill their dreams, and there is hope for going to college and doing what I've always wanted to do, where I want to do it.
Which is one of the greatest feelings I've ever had. Besides sneezing.
There aren't a whole lot of things that feel greater than sneezing.

Butt punching.
Two words that strike fear into the hearts of teens around the world.
Well maybe not the world.
But Janelle, Sara, Sam and I sure don't like to get butt-punched.
I think I made it up when I punched Sara in the butt the other day.
I guess the title is kind of self explanitory.
But it didn't stop there. Oh no.
Today I got butt punched multiple times.
Once at Applebees, and I tripped and got a flat tire while doing it.
Then I punched Sam really hard in the arm and got mad at him, when it was Sara who did it.
So he shut a door on me.
This is a vicious cycle I guess.
So if someone is walking behind you, watch your back.
I mean butt.

Lately I can't wait to turn 18.
I've never been dying to turn 18, but it seems like a really good age lately.
Ever since I was 4, I've always known 17 is going to be my greatest year.
I don't know if a 4 year old is even allowed to make those kinds of decisions, but I did.
So, I really hope next year brings something great.
And I have a feeling 18 will, too.

People who drink/smoke and put pictures up on myspace look like idiots.
I don't think that makes you look cool at all. I probably never will.
I almost always look at pictures of people I know drinking or smoking or other illegal activities.
And what do you know? Everytime I lose more and more respect for them, and realize just how sad they are.
Way to go, guys.

My butt just twitched.
I'm assuming it's from all the unneeded pummels to my ass today.
And on that note, I'm done writing for today.

The Bens.

I've got a case of The Bens.
"The Bens" include...
-Ben Lee
-Ben Kweller
and
-Ben Folds
I bet you did not know that in 2003 they toured as "The Bens" in Australia.
Or maybe you did know. I didn't until just recently.
They are individual artists, they just toured together and did a few songs as a band.
I've loved Ben Lee and Ben Folds since about 8th Grade.
Ben Kweller I just recently fell in love with.
So, as an ode to these 3 wonderful wonderful wonderful boys, I will share with you a music video of my favorite song by each of them.
I'm just that excited.


First up, Ben Lee. After years of being in love with him, I re-fell in love after seeing this music video.
Try not to smile when you watch this. I guarantee you won't be able to.
Ben Lee -- Catch My Disease


Ben Folds is next.
This isn't the official music video, but it is my favorite song of his, for now.
It's new, too!


Last, but certainly not least...
Ben Kweller.

This is Ben Kweller's Grandmother, "Bubbie" dancing.
It really is her...check his website.


So, there you have it. My The Bens fever is not going to stop anytime soon, but this helped get out my excitement about them.
GO THE BENS!

I've been thinking as I do...

And I know this much.
I LOVE SARAH PALIN.
I wish she was running for president. Not that I don't like McCain.
Oh, and another thing...
I DON'T THINK OBAMA SHOULD BE PRESIDENT.
That's right. I said it.
Everyone is in love with him, but why?
I honestly feel he is just a fad. It's hip to vote for the young, part black, democrat.
That must be the reason since he hasn't proven any great leadership skills.
Did he serve?
Nope.
Did McCain? Yes.
AND Mccain was in a P.O.W. Camp, and when he was offered to be set free, he said, "No."
NO. No to a complete chance of freedom from an awful place. Because he didn't think it was fair that he left when there were other prisoners who had been there longer than him.
That's heroic.
He served for 22 years which shows his compassion for this country.
Obama on the other hand...
While giving a speech in Berlin said, “I come to Berlin as so many of my countrymen have come before, although tonight, I speak to you not as a candidate for president, but as a citizen — a proud citizen of the United States, and a fellow citizen of the world,”
I'm no speech expert, but I would like a president who can be both a citizen of the United States, and the World. Not one for certain times.
I love the World, and every country. But I am an American Citizen. AND a citizen of the World.
I think Sarah Palin is a huge reason of why I want McCain to win.
Plus, I just really hope Obama goes down.

Now onto something other than politics.
High School is full of soooo many chances to do something I don't believe in.
And I have plenty of people in my life who do things I don't agree with.
But the more and more I decide to keep being a clean, straight edge, good person, the more I realize I love not doing idiotic things to look cool.
For instance, marajuana.
Pot is one of the most pointless things to do.
And I think it is very ignorant to think it has no effect on the body.
Hmm...last time I checked depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, bronchitis, emphysema, heart attacks, strokes, and abnormalities in the brain were all NEGATIVE effects on the body.
Not to mention a 41% better chance of getting permanent psychosis. (Not being in touch with the real world)
I don't have the slightest clue why someone would want to put themselves at that much risk to look cool, really I don't.
If you are doing it to fit in with the rest of the World, just know that 4% of the World's adult population does it annually, and only .04% do it daily.
That's less than a percent.
So, if you really want to fit in, and have brain cells left, I'd skip the pot if I were you.
And guys-Coming from a girl's point of view, there is NOTHING sexy about guys who smoke pot, cigars,anything, or drink. I find it disgusting and trust me, your respect level drops big time by doing that.
You don't look like a grown up because you can smoke a cigar. You just reek and look like you wish you were older than you are. If are old enough to buy a cigar, then you're old enough to smoke one.
And drinking doesn't make you look any better, either. It causes you to make bad decisions that can hurt people. And nothing says attractive like barfing all night.
If you all want to change this generation, like you all say when you are high and feeling "intellectual", then put down the drugs and start setting good examples for the next generation.
Now there's an idea.

I don't hate growing up

My whole life I've wanted to grow up faster then it was happening.
This last summer I wanted growing up to stop so I could enjoy it.
I kept thinking that time is flying by, and I am going to grow up before I know it hits me.
I just wanted to go back to when I was younger, and re-live everything.
But now I'm realizing I do love growing up.
Today I walked into school as a junior.
A JUNIOR.
The people I was terrified of as a freshman, even more than seniors.
Granted, I had to use the giant map to find my only class, but maybe I'm just bad at directions.

School I thought was going to suck.
And it totally did not.
One class a day for 3 weeks? Check.
Seeing friends I missed? Check.
Sara and my car routine again? (this time in the SENIOR parking lot) Check.
Not over sleeping? Check.
Wrong Math? Check. But it almost felt right for today. Who knows maybe I'm destined for algebra, or greatness.
Cute Senior in math class? Check.

And would it be the school year without a bad sleep schedule? Of course not.
I didn't go to sleep until 2 last night, and I still got up with no complications.
Heck, it's 11 pm, and I'm blogging and doing laundry.
8 Hours of sleep eat your heart out.

What is the most exciting thing in the whole world at this very moment??
I GET MY NEW PHONE TOMORROW!
Lg Chocolate 3, here I come.
Or, here it comes to me since It's being shipped here.
It has an FM Radio Transmitter, and you can put on 250 songs, before you have to put in a new MicroSD card. Which I have.
And since I don't have an ipod right now, this bodes well for me.
Plus, it's baby blue!

My stomach hurts since I can't stop eating carrots.
Stupid little orange crunchy delicious nutritious healthy snacks.

The small range of boys that I like is surprising.
I swear it's the same type of boys I fall for everytime.
I'd love a boyfriend, I seriously would.
But if it's not in the cards for me right now, so what.
That will just make my first time falling in love that much greater.
I like myself. I don't hate myself at all for being single.
Wow, look at me all growing up.

I can't wait for all the holidays coming up!
Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
I Love them all so much
As I get older, I learn to appreciate fall so much more.

Well, I have school in the morning (man that's not as weird to say as I thought it would be)
and even though I'm not tired, I should try sleeping.
I can't believe how much I love school this year.
I have a feeling junior year is going to be one of the greatest.
Life is so fun.