Sick Day

Aww! Little me and baby Taylor! So cute!


I feel absolutely awful at this moment. I'm sick as a dog, and possibly sicker than that. I think it's a sinus infection, but whatever it is, they could use this thing as a form of torture. Heck, Amnesty International is already trying to 'relieve my suffering'. Just kidding, I love Amnesty International. But there mmight be some goverment agencies looking into this for interogation options. Between the headache, the coughing fits, the runny nose, and the constant feeling of some obese man sitting on my chest, I'm confessing to things I didn't even do! But other than that, the moment I get to school, Mr. Directator is going to murder me for missing practice (hint: I'm not going to Norway, look for the body). However, I'm actually looking forward to the concert, providing that I'm alive tomorrow for the dress rehearsal.

On a lighter note, it is at this moment, 17 days until Christmas. That makes me happy. I'm working on some super-secret-surprises for my family, but unfortunately, due to this economy and the fact that no one in their right mind hires a fourteen year old, I can't afford to buy gifts for my friends. But hugs are still available! (--)> it's a penguin!

Love and lemon drops,
Victoria

* just going to say, i am both sick and exhausted so this post might not make much sense. sorry. :)

Book Reviews

Hey y'all, happy Turkey Break! So, it's that time again! Yeah, the 'time when I remember that I review books' time! Here we go:
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld: If you liked the Uglies, or Midnighters series, or are a fan of either historical fiction or sci-fi, you need to keep reading. This novel is set in World War One, but instead of the world we know, where the Allies fight the Germans, here it is Darwinist versus Clanker. The Clankers are all technology, all the time, but in a steam-powered, smoky way. The Darwinists can take the 'life threads' of different animals and weave them together to make 'beasties'. Deryn, a young girl who loves to fly, has disguised herself as a boy to join the air forces onboard the Leviathan, an 'ecosystem' in the air. Alek is the crown prince of Austria-Hungary in hiding. They are thrown together in an interesting turn of events. You absolutely have to read this book.

My second piece is about the Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1 drama. There is no, I repeat no, direct nudity in this film. You see Ginny's back when she gets help zipping up her dress, and you see the Horcrux version of Harry and Hermione from the shoulders up. Nudity is implied, but everything is a swirling mist from which their faces protrude. I wouldn't take kids to it, but then again, I wouldn't take them to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, either. But this movie is easily the best of the Potter series so far.

Love and Lemon Drops,
Victoria

Veteran's Day

Yeah yeah yeah, I've been really tired lately so I haven't updated lately. Yell at me, whatever. Let's focus on the really important stuff. Miranda and I got our make-up done by a Mary Kay woman. We all looked gorgeous, FYI! Mom bought me the cutest lip gloss, and beautiful eyeshadow. I wore it the other day, and I got so many compliments! Also, Sister Young has given me some of the coolest clothes! It all fit me so well, and it was all so cute. Muchos gracias!

Also, as today is Veteran's Day, I'd like to send a quick shoutout to all those who have served our country. You have no idea how gratful we all are for your service.

Other than that, I am searching for the book Tempted by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. It's the most recent book in the incredible House of Night novels. If anyone has it, I will love whoever loans it to me! :D

Lessee.... what else do I have to say.... Oh yes, I've restarted work on my novel, which is currently titled Playing With Fire. I finally got it all transcribed onto my laptop so I can work much more efficiently now. It should be finished by next summer, but I promise nothing. Those of you interested in reading an excerpt should send me a message on Facebook or on my e-mail.

Past that, nothing else is happening.

Love and lemon drops,

Victoria

It's The Little Things (Like Book Reviews)

All right, now that the 20th's is done, I can give you today's real entry.

It’s 11 o’clock at night, and I can’t sleep. So, I figure, let’s blog.
I was thinking the other day, a lot of the time I say ‘It’s the little things’ when I mention something sorta small that makes me happy.
For example, I love when I wake up in the morning and know exactly what I’m going to wear. I also love shoes that fit comfortably and look good. I love being tired and in the vicinity of my bed when I have time to take a nap. I like the taste of soda on a hot summer day, and the taste of hot cocoa when it’s below freezing outside. I love the feel of an old pair of blue jeans, and the warmth of an over-sized sweatshirt. I like the time in the shower where I can just stand and let the hot water work out all the kinks in my back. I like hearing my favorite song on the radio, even if it’s only the tail end of it.
I like coming to school and realizing I aced a test I’d forgotten that we’d even taken. I like hearing someone compliment my work, even if it’s not to my face. I like hugs and smiles on days when I need them, and jokes that really shouldn’t be funny but are. I like having friends that give great advice, and friends that do things that make me seem smart, even when I’m not.
I love a good notebook, where the pages are sturdy, the lines are smooth, and the paper is easy to write on. It makes me proud to live somewhere where I have access to such an incredible notebook.
I adore being able to make a child laugh. Laughter is twice as contagious as yawns. When you hear a kid laugh, it makes you laugh too, just for the sheer joy of it. I like laughing to the point that I can’t even breathe. I like long walks alone with the world, and short jogs with my dog. I like the feel of my hair when it’s fresh from the shower, all soft and shiny. I like the feeling of waking up Sunday morning to the smell of bacon frying.
But most of all, I like writing this entry, because now all of you will be thinking about your favorite things, and that will make your day brighter.

Otherwise, I've been applying for jobs left and right. Mom and Dad still aren't sure they want me working, but Dad's been unemployed for over a year, and I need money to hang out with my friends. I'd love to hear your opinions, so sound off!

Hmm, oh yeah! Book review time!!!

In book club last month we read Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. At first I wasn't sure I would like it, and I had some trouble getting started, but once I was in, I was hooked. Basically our main character is a young man who loses his parents suddenly. He finds himself destitute, and hops a train to try and escape his problems. What he discovers is the rich world of the 1930s circus, and falls in love with the animal keeper's wife. After that, things begin to get interesting. Fans of all types of fiction will love this novel!

Love and lemon drops,
Victoria

It's that time of year...

Okay, this entry was written on the 20th, but I only just got around to posting it. :D

Hey everybody! As you’ve probably figured out, it’s October, and do you know what that means? It means… *drum roll*… it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month! Oh, yes, I’m sure you just wet yourself with excitement. Well, in honor of the month, I’ve decided to broaden your knowledge about it!

· In the US this year, there have been 207,090 new female and 1,970 new male cases reported. On top of that, 39,840 women and 390 men have died this year from the cancer.
· The older you get, the higher your risk gets.
· If a family member had, get checked.
· If you’ve never had a child, or had a child at an older age, your risk factor goes up.
· More Caucasian women are diagnosed than any other race.
· Studies suggest that the more you drink, the higher your chances get.
· Being overweight post-menopausal can increase your chances of developing the cancer.
· If you took DES when it was administered to expecting mothers between 1940 and 1971 steps up your risk.
· Look for a lump or thickening near the breast or in underarm area.
· If your breast changes in size or shape (post-puberty), it could indicate a presence of the cancer.
· Dimpling or puckering of the skin should be watched.
· An inverted nipple is a symptom.
· Discharge from the nipple, especially if bloody, should be reported to your doctor.
· Scaly or red swollen areas on the breast can be a problem.
· In Missouri, between the ages of 25 and 30, your percent chance of getting cancer triples.
Clearly, breast cancer is a problem. For more information on this and other types of cancer, visit cancer.gov.

Okay, there’s my soapbox. Getting down now.

Today is the Baby Bro's B-day (try saying that 10 times fast) so it should be fun and exciting. Happy Birthday shout out to the bro!

Sorry

Sorry about the gap, but things have been INSANE!

Okay, so Homecoming was awesome. Muchos gracias to Amanda's miracle worker of a sister, Ashley, for somehow transforming us all for an evening. However, I know my readers want the drama. So, here you go.

Caleb asked Miranda to Homecoming. The following week, a girl (who I now know is named Chelsea) asked him to be her boyfriend. Caleb agrees, but says he wants to keep his word to Miranda and take her to the dance. So, Homecoming comes. And the whole night? Caleb talks to Vicky, a third girl. Now, I want to stipulate now that I've only heard the Chelsea and Grapevine versions of this. Caleb has declined comment, so I may be missing details. But let's just say drama occured, and several people cried. Ain't love grand?

Now, to the real topic of this entry. I just got back from my fall concert, and all I can say is: Wow. I'd forgotten how completely and utterly addicted I am to being on stage. Something about the way everything fits together, like a puzzle, and you know that the puzzle wouldn't be complete without you there... It's magical. When everyone comes together like that with only one goal, it's the most incredible feeling. Be it music or acting, you are there because you want it. You and everyone around you wants it. That knowing, the knowledge that everyone there is putting their all, their heart, their soul into it... it's like a drug. When you bare your soul like all good actors or singers do, sure, a part of you is screaming to hide your soul, but most of you is yearning out to be seen. Your soul is out there, in the music. The audience can hear it. A good audience will know you without ever even meeting you. The feeling of having yourself known in such an intimate way...

Simply put, it's intoxicating. The best drug. And there are absolutely no side-effects.

Was our performance without flaw? No. I for one messed up on the whole lining up thing. I hate that. But still... everything just fell into place. We put it all out there, and it worked.

I feel incredible.

I've also transferred out of Coach Boomer's class and into 2nd hour B physics with Sir Drones-A-Lot. He has a monotone voice, but hey, beats Boomer. Sir Drones-A-Lot is pretty cool, actually. I like him.

Because of the rearranging, I now have 4th hour A Communication Arts, which perks up my A days considerably. Today we had a midterm, and I think I nailed it. I sit next to 'Nice Cheyanne' (as opposed to 'Flirty Cheyanne') who is in my choir class. She's cool, and the hour is absolutely awesome.

Let's see... Oh, test in Geometry today with Youngster. I mean, I think this teacher is younger than Michael (my brother, not Noelle's). It was super easy, which can mean one of two things. One, I knew the material and aced it, or two (and more likely), I had no clue what I was doing, and will be taking a retake.

Other than that, my life is pretty dull right now. Not that I need more drama. Oh, and Taylor turns TEN tomorrow. I still think of him as six! Where does the time go???????? It seems like yesterday I had just moved into Liberty, and it was the first day of sixth grade, and now I'm a Freshmen in high school! Taylor's ten, and I'm only a few years from graduation...

I got to stop writing, otherwise the future's going to cave in on me.

Love and lemon drops,

Victoria

HeHe

Hehehe! Check out this picture...

Dad saw it once when he was substituting, and I just spent fifteen minutes on Google searching for it. And you know what? Totally worth it.

Let's see, what else has happened.... Oh yes. I slept over at Noelle's this weekend. It was awesome. I watched Titanic and cried. Not like the loud obnoxious crying, but the silent glittery tears. The one time I cry prettily, and EVERYONE'S ASLEEP! (I did mention it was at 2:00 in the morning, right?)

The next day we went to Fall Festival, where great fun was had by all.

Weekend before that I went with Amanda to World's of Fun. I rode the Mamba twice in a row, and then got on the Zumba. FYI, going on a ride that spins you vertically after riding a coaster that takes you so high that it need one of those airplane warning lights on it is a BAD idea. Essentially, I hurled. Still had an awesome time though!

This Saturday is Homecoming, so I need to improve a few things. First, and most important, I need to talk to Coach Boomer about my homework. He's never there when I stop by, but I'll try again tomorrow during advisory. If I don't bring up that grade, no dance for me. Second, I have to kill the dark circles under my eyes. Dude, the bags are big enough to pack my entire wardrobe in them. Ugh. It isn't a good thing when you're as white as I am to have huge bruise like circles under your eyes. Third, I need to swing back by Noelle's to pick up my bags and heels for the dance, which, like an airhead, I left there!

Hope you all are enjoying the newly cool weather as much as I am! I love long sleeves because they cover most of the rosacea on my arms and I just look great in them. Speaking of looking great, I saw a sister from our old ward at the Festival, and she asked if I'd been eating. Turns out I look like I've lost weight! I'm not sure if it's my new running regime, or my latest growth spurt *5'8"*, but hey, it rocks!

Love and lemon drops,

Victoria

Close to Heaven

Allow me to sell you an eightball. I realized I hadn't done a music review for some time, if at all (I was too lazy to check), so here goes nothing.
Eight Songs You Must Hear:
1.Kings and Queens by 30 Seconds to Mars: This song was the theme to 2010's Tour de France, and my official Playing Solitaire song (for obvious reasons).
2.Weightless by All Time Low: This is my Freshman year theme song. Basically, my new creed is: maybe it's not my weekend, but it's gonna be my year.
3.I Know You Know by the Friendly Indians: The Pysch theme song. It is awesome on so many levels, and is only 1:11 long.
4.Hello Brooklyn by All Time Low: A great pump-up song. I listen to this when I run since it has a bass line similar to my heart rate. My favorite line from it: "heels on the sidewalk beggin' for a back beat".
5.Poison by Groove Coverage: Despite the band's lame name, this song has a great beat to it. It makes me want to get up and dance in a room lit by nothing but strobe lights and filled with dry ice smoke.
6.This Town by O.A.R: An awesome song about just taking a town by storm. If you liked Shattered, you'll love this song. It has the same sound that we all love, but with a more in-your-face attitude.
7.Vegas by Sara Bareilles: This basically describes me. Wanna sell my car and go to Vegas, quit my job and move to New York, sell my house and cross the border, and loose my mind and sail the ocean.
8.Barbie Girl by Aqua: Okay, this song is just so ridiculous, you can help but sing along. One of my friends is going to wake up very soon with their entire iPod filled with this song, under different names. :D

If you have any music suggestions, drop me a line: alice_rose96@hotmail.com

I finally found a dress for Homecoming. Muchos gracias to Ana, who gave it to me. It's absolutely beautiful, and I hope to be posting photos soon. Until then, I will tell you nothing about its apperance. You'll be driven mad by curiosity, I'm certain.

At this moment, I'm pretty close to heaven. I feel a new chapter coming on for the as of yet Unnamed Manuscript, I have some chocolate, and I'm listening to Glee. I'm warm, happy, and reasonably healthy. Yeah, life is good.

Love and lemon drops,
Victoria

Hello Kitty Sushi and other Internet Adventures

I love this photo. For whatever reason, I find myself suddenly in love with everything Hello Kitty.

So it's been pretty uneventful around here. It's starting to cool down as fall approaches, which is good. It feels wrong to go to school when the National Weather Service is issuing heat warnings. Other than a very fun trip to Nelson Atkins (see my facebook for an excessive number of pictures) I have had no life the past few weeks. My day-to-day activities include: terrorizing upperclassmen simply because I can, adding at least two pages a day to my unnamed manuscript, drinking Dr. Pepper like water, and watching episodes of the Office (I'm on season 5!) on mom's computer when she lets me.

Speaking of computers, I suppose something cool did happen to me. Our school issued out laptops, and if I use my home wi-fi I can check facebook, update my blog (which is why I'm writing this from the comfort of my own bedroom), and play games. Unfortunately, at school, it isn't so. Practically everything is off-limits excluding the school webpage. This is more than a little irritating, but hey, I'll live.

I haven't read much since school began, I've been busy, but the Green Lantern comics are surprisingly good. I highly recommend them.

Love and Lemon Drops,

Victoria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjFocCtEiC8 For Don. RIP.

Hilarious

Isn't this photo of me great? I look terrified of whoever is holding the camera. The dress really goes great with the... halo? hat? random sheet of shimmery paper? I don't really know.

So I dyed and cut my hair. It's now this awesome punk red color in the alice cullen hair cut. The one from Twilight, not New Moon or Eclipse, although it sort of does resemble them when it isn't styled. I got it done at Donna's Hair Academy by this incredible girl, Tabbatha. She's totally cool, not too chatty, but not too quiet.

I also started high school Friday, and it was cool. Not literally, because the A/C wasn't working everywhere, so naturally my face got all red and stuff. Good thing I told Mom I didn't want to wear blush.

Mom got a subscription to Netflix, so I've been watching the entire series the Office from the beginning. I'd never understood why people love it, but now I get it. Pam and Jim are so hilarious, but Dwight is my favorite. I love it. The people are so clearly dysfunctional! I feel bad for poor Ryan the Temp. He's the only one who's remotely normal; probably in the whole town. Of course, now I have to go and hunt down something slightly less pathetic than blogging about my television watching. I wonder what I'll do...

Books, books, books!

I've read the best book this week! Raven by Allison Van Diepen (see left). Basically, breaker (for those of you out-of-touch, that means break dancer) Nicole has been in love with her best friend Zin since the day she first saw him dance. He's the only one who can make her forget the troubles of home life. But still, there's something in Zin that he won't share. Something that might just get Nic killed...

I also had a sleepover at Noelle's last night! We were watching Cake Boss and suddenly needed to make cupcakes. So, of course, we found mix, looked up a recipe for the chocolate frosting, and began baking! It was delicious! Love you Noelle!

Other than that, life is pretty dull around here. School starts on the sixteenth, and I'm still not enrolled. :( Yeah, it's a hard knock life.

Love and lemon drops,

Victoria

Banana Duo-Berry Slam

Okay guys, I was making myself a Banana Duo-Berry Slam (yes I named it myself) but something seemed to be missing from it. I took a recipe off the internet and tweaked it. Here's the recipe I used:
Take one peeled banana and break it into chunks. Measure 3/4 cup blueberries and 1/4 cup strawberries. Put in 1 1/2 cups of milk in the blender. Add the fruit. Blend until creamy.
If anyone has any idea what this recipe is missing, please let me know!

Also, I have recently cleaned out my closet. Let me know if any of you are interested in looking at the clothes and I'll send you pictures.
As always, love and lemon drops,

Victoria

More B-day fun!

Okay, my parents ROCK! Not only did they take me and Noelle to a T-Bones game on Friday, but they also took me to meet... Billy Black! (From Twilight). Awesomeness! I got his autograph in eyeliner, contrary to what the paper said. A male reporter asked us about it, and then wrote it up as a, quote, 'mascara pen'. Huh??????????????? Last time I give an interview to a guy. :D So, the rentals surprised me by taking Noelle with us to the baseball game, and then having her sleep over. The next night, we all went to a 4th of July barbeque. Mom went home early because she wasn't feeling well, but after she left things got interesting. We were all watching the grand finale of a $500 firework display being put on in the back yard when... Yep, the firework box flipped over, spraying explosives all over half the audience! (Not our half, but Noelle spazed anyway! Luv u gurl!) Once it was determined everyone was fine, we were all dying of laughter. I also read Fang, book 6 of the Maximum Ride series today (See left). Really good, can't wait for the next one! Go James Patterson! All in all, a pretty awesome weekend, and it isn't even my birthday yet! 7 days people, watcha getting me???? :D

Love and lemon drops,

Victoria

Books & Manga

Hey people of the InterWeb! Sorry it's been so long in updating, but here's the low-down.

My madre (mother for those of you without any knowledge of Spanish), who is the bestest most wonderfullest person in the whole wide world, got the two of us tickets to the 'Twilight Experience'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best birthday present EVER, right? Anyway, we went together at 2:30, when seating began (Twilight didn't begin until four hours later). For the record, Eclipse is the best Twilight Saga movie yet! For those of you who have yet to see it, go. Now. Seriously. I cried. (SHUT UP! not funny... I can hear you laughing)

I also read the awesome book Graceling by Kristin Cashore. I loved it so much!!!! Much thanks to Wriggles, who convinced me to read it. In a world with people are given abnormal abilities, or Graces, in certain areas, Katsa is shunned. Her Grace is a terrifying one. She is a killer.

I also read a few manga this week. First, the Crazy Love Story series by Lee Vins. I loved it. Normally I'm not into manga, but this week it seemed unusally good. Sung Moo has loved Hae Jung from afar for a long time, but she has eyes only for Jimmy, an unusual foreigner with bright blue hair. This enters the three of them into a seriously crazy love story. Second, I read Vol. 2 & 3 (library didn't have Vol. 1)of Princess Ai, co-authored by Courtney Love, Ai Yazawa, Mishao Kujradou, and DJ Milky (google him). It was average, three out of five stars. But still good. Just not great.

All right, eleven days till my birthday. Start buying those presents! (Tip: Spirit Bound by Rachelle Mead, or anything from Hot Topic!)

Love and lemon drops,
Victoria

Memorial Day update

Happy Memorial Day everybody! My dad turned 50 today... makes me feel weird that my dad is that old, but still, Happy B-day Daddie! :D

Okay, just found the coolest video on youtube, you need to check it out! Here's the url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOFOffHBanI&playnext_from=TL&videos=YTjY9eXSmD4

You will love it! It's deeply impressive, one of the guys has a higher voice than mine! :D lqtm (that's laughing quietly to myself fyi)

Other than that, unpacking is a hassel and someone has been sneaking into our old house, which we still happen to be using and getting stuff from. I have a pretty good idea who it is..........

I am a Gleek, and proud of it, for those of you who don't already know. My fave characters are Kurt and Mercedes. Mercedes cuz she's got attitude, and Kurt.... well, cuz he's Kurt! :D

Cuz I'm a freak baby,

Love and Lemon Drops

Victoria

New Books!!!!!!!

EEEK!!! MOVING DAY GOT BUMPED UP!!!!!!!! I'm now moving on Friday. As in, 3 days from now. Boy, oh boy. Big fun for me!

Anyway, let's talk about books. I have been devouring novels recently, so let's get a list going.

Wake by Lisa Mcmann: This is a great story. Told from a teenage girl's perspective, it follows a charming narrative with good plotline and dialouge. Janie Hannagan is the main character, and she's got certain... abilities that make life a little difficult. She literally gets sucked into other people's dreams. This is a really cool book. Searching for sequel as we speak.

Suck It Up by Brian Meehl: A hilarious take on vampires. This is a novel that I really want a sequel to. Morning McCobb is the lame-o vampire of his class when he graduates and joins the League. He gets selected for a special mission. Out himself to humans. This is going to be fun.

The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen: Such a sweet story. I really enjoyed it. Macy's boyfriend has gone away to camp for the summer and she isn't sure how to live without him. Still reeling from her father's death, but unable to show it, Macy joins a catering service where she meets Wes. He's a sculpter and very easy-going. He shows Macy how to open up, and things just snowball from there.
Love and lemon drops,
Victoria
P.S. If anyone has a copy of the newest Vampire Academy, Spiritbound, would you please please please pretty please loan it to me? I wil love you forever and ever if you do!!!!!!!! :D

Official

Hey, it's official. As of June 11th, 2010, I'm moving! Ugh, I'm gonna miss everyone at SVJH!
:( But, the new high school is FAB!!!! The place is HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love love love love love it!!!! :))))) sooooooooooooooooooooooo cool!!!!! Oh, new fave song: Crash and Burn by Lifehouse. Off of their album Smoke & Mirrors.

Okay, book review time. I know, really late, but hey, better late then never, right? Right. So here we go.........

Just finished reading City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. It was INCREDIBLE though!!!! Cannot wait for the fourth one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many thanks to Mrs. Sparks for lending me the first book and getting me started on the series!

Another great book is Crank by Ellen Hopkins. She's written other books, like Identical (read it, loved it) and Glass (waiting for Madison to finish so I can read it). I love her books because they're real. They talk about real issues teens face and how different people respond. I love them sooooooooooo much!

Okay, my cousin Mandy has recommended Thirst, by Christopher Pike. She says it's good, but I haven't read it yet.

That's all from here. Mme. Hayles is calling us up for grades, so I should probably find something to do that resembles French before she busts me. :D
Love and lemon drops,
Victoria
P.S. Got a 106% in French!!!! BOO-YAH!!!!!!!! :DDDDDD

Change

Change is a good thing, right? Broadens your horizons, introduces you to new cultures and people. Then why, if this is true, am I feeling so anxious about moving? Yeah, you heard me. Moving. I just found my niche in school, and now, because Dad's unemployed, we've got to move to a cheaper place. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for sacrificing for family. That doesn't mean I've got to be thrilled about it, does it? I'm gonna miss my friends that I've made. Madison, Noelle, Katie (1, 2, and 3), the Twins (Bre and Beth), Alexia, Josh, Morgan, Caitlin... The list goes on and on! I don't know if I should tell them right away, or later on. Or maybe I should just move and not say anything. No, that'd be mean. But tempting. No sad goodbyes to deal with. I just know, last day of school, I'm gonna be tearing up. Embarassing, huh? Great final impression, my cheeks all blotchy, nose red and running, and swollen wet eyes. Totally the image I want to leave them with. NOT! But still, going back to an apartment would be nice. And the high school I'd wind up in is good. Mom promises that we won't move again until I'm out of high school, as this move is right before my freshman year. So that's good. And change is good. I'm happy. Really. Did that sound genuine? I better practice now for when friends ask how I feel about it, cuz otherwise I'll be a blubbering mess, and that is so not me. Well, there's my vent for the day.
Love and Lemon Drops,
Victoria

Book Review

Just finished the INCREDIBLE series Vampire Diaries by one of my fave authors, L.J. Smith! She rocks! The series is about what happens when mysterious Stephen Salvatore arrives at Elena's school. He seems to be the only one who can resist Elena's golden-girl charms. Elena takes it upon herself to win him over, no matter what the price. When she discovers Stephen's secret, it sends them both down a path of true love, hate, and blood.

Totally cool series. It's got romance, adventure, uber-hot vampires- What's not to like? I would recommend this with the highest praises!

Random Artwork

I was goofing around on Paint and Microsoft PowerPoint when this just kinda... showed up. Ta-da!

Other than that, uneventful day. Managed to clean my room (for the first time ever w/o Mom's input!). It's kinda cool to have a clean room. Literally can't remember the last time it was clean... Weird, huh? Sorta sad... wow. But from now on, I'm gonna be more organized. This is a record of it! You would not believe the junk I found while I was cleaning! I found yearbooks, photos, and all sorts of really cool jewellry I forgot I had! I also found so much crap that needed to just be tossed it was unbelieveable. I never realized I was such a packrat. I found inconsequential assignments from KINDERGARTEN!!!! How weird is that? Kindergarten! I have absolutely no clue why I kept them, so they mustn't have been very important... I filled TWO huge trashbags with trash, THREE baskets with dirty clothes (and that's after I had just finished my laundry!), and FOUR bins with random stuff I wanted but couldn't find a place for! Talk about messy!

About 10 o'clock last night I was listening to the Beatles on my iPod, and it hit me. I need a classic music playlist. Somewhere I can put all those songs I learned driving around with Dad. So, I ran downstairs and spent an HOUR transferring Beatles, Beach Boys, The Who, and The Rolling Stones all into one massive playlist that by all rights should've exploded from an overdose of awesome. (I also added 'Smoke on the Water' by Deep Purple, FYI.)

I seriously have no idea how I survived without an iPod. It's sooo awesome! First thing I do in the morning is plug in. I'm not even out of bed and I'm listening to 'Soul Sister' by Train to get me in a bouncy mood. Before I go to bed, I play all the sad, broken-hearted country songs to lull me asleep. Inbetween those times, I'm either rocking out or humming the last tune I played. It's so addictive. Kudos to Josh for selling me that! Odd though you may be, you're still my home-slice-skillet-biscuit-yo. (Yes, I am a dork). :D Guess that about sums up my thoughts of the day.

Love and lemon drops,

Victoria

First Post

I started this blog as one of the 97 things I have to do before high school is over. So here goes nothing.

I think this blog will review one book a week, and this week I choose... Goddess of the Night by Lynne Ewing. Book 1 of the Daughters of the Moon series, it was really good and got me hooked on the whole series. It is set in L.A. and centers around four girls: Catty, Vanessa, Serena, and Jimena. They discover they are Daughters of the moon goddess Selene, and they must fight the most ancient evil, the Atrox. The first book details Vanessa's journey as she accepts the fact that she is a goddess.

I enjoyed this book immensely and would recommend it to anyone found of fantasy/supernatural novels. Lynne Ewing has also written a companion series, Sons of Darkness, which is my next series project.

Have you read a good book lately? Post a suggestion for me and I might review it!

Other than that, nothing much going on over here. Listening to music, chilling in the A/C and watching Law and Order reruns. Please comment and follow me!

Love and lemon drops,

Victoria