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