Hello stress, nice to meet you

Lets play a game! So I am going to say a word and when I do, say the first word that pops into your head. Ready?... SCHOOL. I can almost bet that most of you thought of a negative word; dumb, pointless, stupid. But in fact, the word that basically defines it is; stress.
School to most people means socializing with friends, getting to see everyone, and so on. That is definitely what I consider school as, but when it comes to academics, it is a different story. There's rarely a day where I haven't had any homework, and when I don't, I usually have some huge test that I need to study for. Not only that, but when I have gotten behind already.... well, we all know that is bad news. School work can be such a pain, even when it is only this early in the year. It will keep getting worse but stressing over so much is not going to help, so my goal this year has been to balance it all out.
With my job, my friends, LIFE, I have to balance it. With balancing everything comes a little thing called responsibility, which I have been working on. From losing my camera at the pool to almost losing my debit card, there comes a point when you just have to stop yourself and slow down. I have caught myself trying to do so many things all at once that I get irresponsible, don't do what I am suppose to, and my stress factor gets even higher. It usually all works out in the end, but it can work out even before it gets to the breaking point if you just learn to deal with it all. This year I have had to deal with all the stress of everything that's going on, but now I am going to do something about it instead of sitting around and worrying.
See you never, stress!

Grow up, already

Sundays equal relax days in my book. They are the days when you get to sit back, catch up on the homework, and just do what you got to do. Today, though, I had to work. I really don't have any problems with working because the people I work with and the surroundings are actually really good, in my opinion. Even so, I really dislike working on my relax days. So when I realized I had to work, I wasn't too pleased but I thought I'd stick through it; I thought, how bad could it be? After work, I felt like someone had just humiliated me in front of a whole audience. I don't think I had ever felt like that before, since I had been working there; but something good came out of the troubled shift. I think I actually grew up.
Basically, I was working like usual. I showed up at my job, started stocking the items, checked the machines, and so forth. People were coming in and out to get food/ice cream and we were all working our butts off to not get behind; then things started going down the toilet. For instance, I messed up on an ice cream treat and had to start all over. When that mistake was over with, I kept messing up the orders, telling people the wrong things to make and so forth. To top it all off it was getting busier and busier, so with me screwing up we were just getting more behind. I ended up getting in trouble, really upsetting my boss by my mis-communication and poor actions. Of course you get in trouble for a little mistake here and there, but I had never gotten in this much trouble before. I felt so embarrassed because I knew I was such a better worker, but then I realized something. Because I had never been shot down like that, I never really needed to think. I always felt that what I was doing was good enough and if that's what kept me going, then that's all I needed. From me getting pointed out as doing the wrong thing, I realized there is more to it.
Working in the real world means being the best you can be at your job, with your employees, with others, and with yourself. It takes a while for people to mature and grow up and by someone making you realize what you need to do in order to succeed, it helps you grow up so much more. You improve and move on, growing up to bigger and more important things. Just one little mess up can make you realize so much.

GET EM! GO!

Tomorrow is the away game for our football team, who are getting ready to play the wittle scary warriors. Guess what? I am PUMPED! For some reason this year, I have actually been getting excited for these kinds of games. Not just the looking forward to wearing that one boys jersey, or to get all dressed up to go and just socialize with my friends; I am actually going to WATCH THE GAME.
In previous years, football games were a "whatever" to me. I would go and just sit there, trying to get in conversations and deal with drama and not even remember if we won or not. It seemed pointless to me, you know? I didn't think I ever needed to pay attention to these silly games, with there big buff players and their killings on the field. I also never understood the game to start off with. Of course my dad had tried numerous times to teach me and help me understand it all, but it just never clicked. This year, though, something did.
It was the beginning of the season and I was so ready to go to the game and cheer on the team, for the most part. At that time, I was still in the mode of not even paying attention but I was still excited to go to the game; then I found out I had to work. I was so upset! We ended up losing, but we still had the whole season to go and I decided to make a promise that I would try and go to every game. So with that promise, I went to the next game and we WON! That game was the turning point in my football career (watching, that is)
I know a lot more people on the football team this year, so watching it kind of felt like something I should do; like I owe them my attention. So the next game that I went to, me and my friend started watching the game, screaming when we had a run or screaming if there was a fumble. Every little thing started to come into place and now I can't even pay attention to my friends because I am so into the whole thing. Sure, I still chat with them, but the games my first priority. That is why I can't wait to go tomorrow. It is there homecoming game, and I am sure they are all excited. Of course they want to kill us out there, but I don't know how well that is going to play out. Let’s just say, it is going to be interesting :)

EVERYBODY DANCE NOW

So last night was our schools homecoming dance. It was probably one of THE most fun dances I have gone to since my high school career has started. It wasn't just the fact that I got to dance with all my friends, to get all dressed up and beautified, no; it was because I got to DANCE.
School dances are full of dancing with who you want, being crazy with who you are around, and feeling the musics vibes. I know most people who don't really like school dances think they are gross and just not their thing; you know, the whole "grinding" factor. But that is not what it is all about, honestly. You dance how you want to and you shouldn't care what other people think. I'm not trying to talk about school dances here, what I am really trying to say is that last nights dance made me miss what I have given up; Dancers EDGE.
Dancers EDGE was a dance studio that I used to go to, up to this year. I started out at this studio only just last year, but I have been dancing since I was very little. When I was about three or four, my mom signed me up for classes at Donna's Dance Place and I loved it! I don't necessarily remember my first years there when I was that age (I just get to look at the pictures of my lion tutu) but I do remember learning how to truly dance like a dancer. I didn't really do much, if you really wanted to know. By that, I mean I only truly took tap throughout my years at Donna's; but when I left Donna's for Dancers EDGE, things changed.
I decided to try something new, so I signed up for classes like jazz and ballet. At the time that I was taking these classes, I honestly didn't really like it. I had never taken the classes before, so I wasn't the best. Plus, being behind was NOT a good place to be in. I remember getting home from school and being like, ugh, going to ballet again. Through out the year I would get like this. At times I almost gave up, but I remembered that I had signed up to make something different out of my life. With that I kept going, and I started to become positive. I would go to class happy, starting to feel like I belonged. I felt excepted into this new type of class, and that I was actually doing a good job. Sooner than I thought, recital came and I felt alright. I didn't feel like the best dancer ever, but I felt improved and developed. Through out all the struggling and bad moments of the year, I felt like I accomplished what I wanted to; to do something I never thought I could.
So now that I am sitting here and telling this to you, it makes me miss dance so much more. I wasn't the most graceful, the most flexible, but I was the best that I could be. I was the best dancer for me, and I knew that that was all I could really do. Although I miss dance terribly, I took a lot from it and I know that I can use that in what I do today.

Anyone up for a smile?

If you know me, I laugh at almost everything. Even if it is not funny, somehow I just start laughing and sometimes I can't even stop; it is like a daily routine. If you went a day without laughing, something horribly terrible had to have happened because to me that is just impossible. I guess I haven't had anything too traumatizing happen to me, but even so I would bet on my life that I still would end up laughing at something for some reason. Laughing enlightens your soul, brings the real you out; it is even a fact that that laughing is one of the healthiest things you could do for yourself. Point made, one of the biggest ways to get a little giggle is by sitting down, relaxing, and watching a comedy.
I couldn't name or count the number of the comedies that I have seen. It varies from the cheesy, unrealistic ones to the classics. To me, they all just make me want to smile and love life. Even the movies that have no point at all and make some people question why they were even made are the funniest ones that I have ever seen. For example, Napoleon Dynamite.
I remember going to the theaters with my friends, and seeing that movie. At first I had the same impression that everyone else going to see it probably had; this is the stupidest most pointless movie ever. That movie was probably one of the first movies I had ever watched that actually made me laugh more than I ever had before. Today it is old news, but I remember it being such a huge deal to so many people. Tons of quotes were made famous from it, and today I still see those t-shirts with the famous "vote for pedro" saying. I wouldn't say that movie is my all time favorite, but it sort of symbolizes the beginnings of my comedy years. And as we all know, an extra funny movie involves some extra funny actors/actresses.
Those of great skill, from Will Ferrel to Angie Ostrowiski, make you laugh till you cry. The movies without them just are't the same. If I had to pick one of my favorites, it would have to be Jim Carrey. Ever since I saw Liar, Liar, he has had me hooked. There are a lot of people who think he tries too hard, or is just straight up not funny, but I would have to differ. The way he carries things out to the extreme and makes a total lunatic out of himself just makes him so much more funnier. Along with that, he stars in one of my favorite comedy movies, Ace Ventura. Not only is he a crazy character, but he reminds me so much of my dad; if you knew him, you would know what I mean. But no matter which movie you pick ot which character you like the most, anything that is funny is the best choice. I mean c'mon, who doesn't like to smile?

Mushy Gushy

The romance life; you just got to love to it! Falling in love for the first time is sooo amazing... Or so I have seen on the big screen. Those movies always make you all happy and excited, like everything in the world seems perfect. It is kind of funny, in a way, to watch them because in your head, you know it is never like what they portray.

It starts with a girl or a guy; they are showed living their usual boring lives with their usual stressful job. and maybe even their usual crazy ex comes in for a scene. Anyhow, the two meet up, things click, and the romance begins. I remember watching a romance movie where the instant that the two saw eachother everything stopped, like life was put on pause. It was truly unique; it made the connection so much more stronger and made you feel the power of the love just by watching it. With that said, one of the most powerful romance movie that comes to mind is, "The Notebook".

The movie is based off the book, which I totally recommend to read, and it is about the love story of two different people. The girl lives in the rich life, with the picky parents, and the guy is a laid back troublemaker. Not so much a troublemaker, but as soon as he sees her, he does stupid and crazy things just to get her to be his. Example: jumping onto the Ferris wheel and hanging off it, just so she would go on a date with him. Although, from the perspective which we are given about their different ways, we know that they are perfect for each other. They instantly fall in love, and the movies goes through all the troubles they face. The fights, make ups, and so much more. I won't ruin it for those who haven't seen it, but I'm telling you that it is a perfect romance movie to watch.

The one problem that surfaces when I am watching these types of movies is that I know half of this stuff will never happen in real life. The instant love with the handsome prince, the perfect endings, it all seems so real in the movies but it doesn't always work out like that. It makes some people sad, knowing that that perfect life is unrealistic. I know it does happen and I also know that I'm not the expert in this area, but the love at first sight and all that lovey stuff just isn't all it seems. A romance movie, in my opinion, is to show what love truly means and the joys of life; but mostly, the mushy gushy ;)

Scary Movies Anyone?

I absolutely LOVE scary movies. You can ask any of my friends because I can guarantee they will say I am obsessed with them. Now I don't necessarily think that is true because of course I love all the other types of movies out there, but there is just something about them that makes me want to watch them every chance I get. It is actually kind of strange that I do love them because I used to be deathly afraid of anything close to scary. I remember going to friends houses when I was little, possibly in elementary, and their older brothers or sisters would be sitting on the couch watching a scary TV show, movie, or even commercial and I would freak out! It wasn't until around eighth grade that I started to realize how dumb I was for being scared.
I started seeing the movies from a different perspective, you know, realizing how fake some of them really are; that definitely helps the scary level of the film. Also, I related the movie to everyday life. If you watched a scary movie about a serial killer coming and slaughtering you or someone else, of course you would be scared and freak out but you shouldn't. What are the chances of you randomly getting killed in a freak accident... very slim!
Today, though, I don't have to really think about anything. I watch a scary movie, those pee-your-pants ones, and I go to bed. Sometimes I'll even watch one by myself, doesn't bother me much. Of course there are those movies that still get to me and get me shaken up but that's the point. I think that is the true reason why I like them so much. I think I like the feeling of overcoming my fears and seeing that I am truly not going to "die" from watching one. If your one of those people that still can't stand even a scary commercial, you need to face it! Believe me, you will figure out just how "killer" they really are.

Ahhhh Music

I woke up this morning feeling kind of groggy. I knew I had gotten a good night sleep considering I went to bed 2 hours earlier than usual but I still felt just as tired, if not more. It was probably from the medicine I took last night to get rid of this awful cold but thats not the point. The point was, I was groggy, cranky, and I needed something to cheer me up. The first thing I went to do was to turn on my music and from then on, I was awake and ready. Music has always been a way for me to get away. Whenever I am sad, happy, excited, nervous, or even cranky, it makes me feel 10 times better than I did before.

It helps to have different types of music because we all know that a sad song isn't going to make an excited mood that much better, so thats where the genres come in. Theres rock, rap, country, pop, hip hop, techno, screamo, I can't even name half of them! For me, I love almost everything out there, just because it can get a little tiring to listen to just a couple your whole life. One kind that I have been listening to a lot lately, though, has been classical. I have never been a huge fan of classical; I might just be growing up or maturing, but for some strange reason I just can't stop listening to it. I guess I need to be more specific though; I'm not going randomly to a walmart and buying a classical cd to listen to, theres more to it. The classical that I'm listening to gives me a story; its from the amazing soundtracks.

Soundtracks of movies that have moved me and soundtracks of those that gave me a purpose or reminded me of important things. Getting the soundtrack of a movie helps me remember how I felt and what the movie meant to me. It sounds cheesy but I can't help but love every second of them. I think thats why I love talking about movies so much because I love the storylines and with the music, it just makes them so much better. No matter how bad the movie may really be, if you get into it and try to find something good out of it it'll help a lot; trust me. Maybe even go as far as buying the soundtrack, if there is one. You'll find out just how important they really are.

Introduction

I haven't blogged in a while. This is probably the first blog I have actually made since I had one of those xanga things, which were pretty cool back when I was in my dorky middle school days. Back then I basically wrote about gossip and every little thing I did and blah blah blah. You know, the whole idea of sharing every single thing or feeling with your friends, while basically talking about nothing the whole time just seemed so cool then. With these blogs, I am hoping to post something actually worth while to read.

There are so many things out there to talk about and it is so hard to pick just a couple, especially a couple that are unique and no one posts about. I know that is pretty much impossible, but its worth the shot! Anyways I will just start with some background information. I love to sing, dance, play sports, and just have a crazy time with my friends. When I am with them, they make me want to be loud and silly and not care what others think, and that is what I love about them the most. Friends would be a good one to post about, but that takes me back to the xanga ages so I will just put that on hold. Being involved with showchior and participating in many activities at school gives me some other very good things to blog about, yet it is hard to say. I am looking for a couple things that would spark an interest, yet aren't too ordinary.

While sitting in class today, trying to think of good ideas to blog about that would last me a whole year or more, I thought of movies. With the millions of billions of movies out there, that would be a very good topic to blog about. The thing that is unique about it, is that it is your own opinion about the movie so it is kind of hard to have someone else have the same exact opinion as you. Not only that, but the amounts of different categories and story lines of movies just makes your mind go crazy! Coming from a family of movie lovers, it can get a little hectic. That is just an idea though, not set in stone. The main purpose of these bloggings is to help me get out there and see the differences and thought processes of the many others who are blogging right along with me. I can already tell that I am going to take a lot from this experience; I can't wait to read and write what lies ahead!

This is only a test

TESTINGGGGG :)