I would like to add that as of October 27, November 14, and December 11th, I was accepted into Indiana State, Ball State, and Purdue, respectively :D
And I got to fly on Nov. 14 [last day of Peter Pan[since I can't remember if I mentioned it or not]]. Just one more thing I can mark off my Bucket list from this year XD
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
School.
Oh yeah... That academic thing in between rehearsals...
Well... the first semester's over. I passed Gov and Econ, with A's in both suprisingly.
Jazz Band, Band, and EB... what grade do you THINK I got??
Health was just as I suspected-- easy, stuff I already knew, immature sophmore boys [although their fight about sexuality was quite interesting], and an A.
Music Theory was quite a ride... Half music atudents, half... not. The first nine weeks were really simple [stuff you learn in middle school], and the second nine weeks were ok once Mr. A pounded the info into your head 1375849036729 times. I never thought I would like that class as much as I do, but the people are awesome.
That leaves Ap Calculus. Stupid, stupid math [sorry Ryan!]. I got along ok with it until last week. It's just really frustrating that I keep getting F's without the cirve on tests. I needed an 80 on the test last week to keep my B, but I got a 74.
It probably sounds stupid to most of you to so worked up over one grade, but... my parents really are powerschool nazis.
So, there's the 1st semester for ya.
Next semester I have
B1 Band
B2 Jazz
B3 Cadet teaching
B4 Speech
G1 Eb
G2 AP Calc
G3 Music Theory
G4 W131
I'll let you know how the double dose of Oliver works out :D
Well... the first semester's over. I passed Gov and Econ, with A's in both suprisingly.
Jazz Band, Band, and EB... what grade do you THINK I got??
Health was just as I suspected-- easy, stuff I already knew, immature sophmore boys [although their fight about sexuality was quite interesting], and an A.
Music Theory was quite a ride... Half music atudents, half... not. The first nine weeks were really simple [stuff you learn in middle school], and the second nine weeks were ok once Mr. A pounded the info into your head 1375849036729 times. I never thought I would like that class as much as I do, but the people are awesome.
That leaves Ap Calculus. Stupid, stupid math [sorry Ryan!]. I got along ok with it until last week. It's just really frustrating that I keep getting F's without the cirve on tests. I needed an 80 on the test last week to keep my B, but I got a 74.
It probably sounds stupid to most of you to so worked up over one grade, but... my parents really are powerschool nazis.
So, there's the 1st semester for ya.
Next semester I have
B1 Band
B2 Jazz
B3 Cadet teaching
B4 Speech
G1 Eb
G2 AP Calc
G3 Music Theory
G4 W131
I'll let you know how the double dose of Oliver works out :D
Drama.
Not HS drama.
Drama.
I'd much rather forget the first of the two.
At the beginning of the year-- I was beyond sad. I really was. [I already talked about this, so feel free to skip to the next paragraph] I couldn't try out for Caught in the Act b/c of marching band, and I had to miss a lot of officer meetings, but...
Peter Pan. Wow. I did my tectress thing and bounced between both being an Indian and a stageninja the best I could. The set was huge-- a pepto bismal pick nursury, revolving woods/underground [Emily really outdid herself], and... wow. We all thought Beauty and the Beast was great...
I can't really say much more about it b/c I was at Band all the time, and right after Peter Pan was Thanksgiving, so Drama came to a halt for a while-- long story short I couldn't try out for Diinner Theatre, even though I could've now [coughjazzbandcough] and I tried out for the One Acts on Thursday, the last day of school for the semester. I think it was probably my second to best monologue. Tucker even asked me if I'd cut my hair, and I said yes. The only bad thing is now we all get to wait until after winter break to see the cast list XD
Drama.
I'd much rather forget the first of the two.
At the beginning of the year-- I was beyond sad. I really was. [I already talked about this, so feel free to skip to the next paragraph] I couldn't try out for Caught in the Act b/c of marching band, and I had to miss a lot of officer meetings, but...
Peter Pan. Wow. I did my tectress thing and bounced between both being an Indian and a stageninja the best I could. The set was huge-- a pepto bismal pick nursury, revolving woods/underground [Emily really outdid herself], and... wow. We all thought Beauty and the Beast was great...
I can't really say much more about it b/c I was at Band all the time, and right after Peter Pan was Thanksgiving, so Drama came to a halt for a while-- long story short I couldn't try out for Diinner Theatre, even though I could've now [coughjazzbandcough] and I tried out for the One Acts on Thursday, the last day of school for the semester. I think it was probably my second to best monologue. Tucker even asked me if I'd cut my hair, and I said yes. The only bad thing is now we all get to wait until after winter break to see the cast list XD
Band reminds me...
October 7th...
Probably the best day of Paula's teenage life.
Brian, one of the nicest guys I know besides Ryan, asked her to marry him.
She told me on the 10th [a Saturday before a competition] when I inquired about all the wedding talk.
Me and Courtney both have the honor of being her Matrons of Honor.
... I'm so happy for them. Really. ^_^
Probably the best day of Paula's teenage life.
Brian, one of the nicest guys I know besides Ryan, asked her to marry him.
She told me on the 10th [a Saturday before a competition] when I inquired about all the wedding talk.
Me and Courtney both have the honor of being her Matrons of Honor.
... I'm so happy for them. Really. ^_^
Band.
Agian, I've kinda failed at keeping up-- but hey, I remember everything...
Like I said in the previous post, it was quite a season. I gave up a lot in the sense of trying out for plays, sleep, and my grade in Calc, but....
When Regionals came... we were 4th. Before they [ISSMA] came up with the idea of Semi-State-- we would've gone to State at Lucus Oil... I kinda think I'm the only one that realized this at Semi-State...
It was kind of an off day-- Semi-state. It was cold, practice was extra long... But when we got there, it was warmer, Emily and Hermes improved my mood [along with Hairyman :)], and we marched a pretty good show. After heading back to the buses and eating, we all got to sit in the parent setion [sitting with my parents and Hermes'] AND we watched pretty much the most amazing show in the universe [Willy Wonka and Jaws kinda go together-- who knew?]. We went back to the bus and walked together to the back corner of the stadium where we waited for awards.
That's where a weird feeling always sets in. Suddenly you really pay attention to the looks on peoples faces. The handholding, the biting lips... the absence of the announcer saying "Greenfield-Central Cougar Pride."
We 'pulled it in' and made a small circle around Mr. A as he talked-- and I just couldn't listen. I balled up on the ground and started crying. I composed myself enough to listen to Jessica, the Guard instructor say this: "I see a lot of you guys have tears in your eyes, but I really don't think it's because we're not going to State-- it's because you just marched your last show."
And she's right.
I'm not doing DCI. I don't have the endurance for it. Or the time, really. Hopefully I'm going back to Germany this summer, and I have orientation for Ball State.
...............
I kinda wonder if I would've done Marching Band if Karree hadn't given me the Trumpet Football.
But then I realize--
Yeah.
I would've.
I'm not gonna lie.
I hate being branded as 'a band kid' in Drama.
I hate concert band.
And I really wanted to punch something when I couldn't try out for It's A Howl OR Caught in the Act...
But I love Marching.
Like I said in the previous post, it was quite a season. I gave up a lot in the sense of trying out for plays, sleep, and my grade in Calc, but....
When Regionals came... we were 4th. Before they [ISSMA] came up with the idea of Semi-State-- we would've gone to State at Lucus Oil... I kinda think I'm the only one that realized this at Semi-State...
It was kind of an off day-- Semi-state. It was cold, practice was extra long... But when we got there, it was warmer, Emily and Hermes improved my mood [along with Hairyman :)], and we marched a pretty good show. After heading back to the buses and eating, we all got to sit in the parent setion [sitting with my parents and Hermes'] AND we watched pretty much the most amazing show in the universe [Willy Wonka and Jaws kinda go together-- who knew?]. We went back to the bus and walked together to the back corner of the stadium where we waited for awards.
That's where a weird feeling always sets in. Suddenly you really pay attention to the looks on peoples faces. The handholding, the biting lips... the absence of the announcer saying "Greenfield-Central Cougar Pride."
We 'pulled it in' and made a small circle around Mr. A as he talked-- and I just couldn't listen. I balled up on the ground and started crying. I composed myself enough to listen to Jessica, the Guard instructor say this: "I see a lot of you guys have tears in your eyes, but I really don't think it's because we're not going to State-- it's because you just marched your last show."
And she's right.
I'm not doing DCI. I don't have the endurance for it. Or the time, really. Hopefully I'm going back to Germany this summer, and I have orientation for Ball State.
...............
I kinda wonder if I would've done Marching Band if Karree hadn't given me the Trumpet Football.
But then I realize--
Yeah.
I would've.
I'm not gonna lie.
I hate being branded as 'a band kid' in Drama.
I hate concert band.
And I really wanted to punch something when I couldn't try out for It's A Howl OR Caught in the Act...
But I love Marching.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
I owe a REALLY big explanation to my future self...
I started this blog because, quite frankly, I wanted it to be just like Zaq's 180 Day Blog.
I wanted document the random everyday happenings and hope to look back on this in a few years remembering all the great things :)
But apparently I set the bar too high at a blog post for every single day :/
Maybe shooting for once a week would be more realistic?
It's been about six weeks since I last updated this, so let's attempt to go back in time...
Our senior high school football games have come and gone... well, the last one is tomorrow. Senior Night. I get to 'walk down the red carpet' with my mom and Mike, while they read off my small list of accomplishments during my high school career.... 4 year member of the Band.... daughter of Glenda and Mike Karnes, and the late Billy Jack.... involved in BLT, Jazz Band, Drama, ITS, NHS.... plans to go to BSU majoring in Theatre Ed.... wait, where was I?
Oh yeah, we've lost every home game XD
I've had more homework than ever before...
I've actually seen Star Wars, Ep. I & II.... although I'm not planning on watching the rest anytime soon,
Because attending a theatre reunion turned out to be well... not the best day of my adolescent life...
Band has had a crazy season. We literally went from the worst in our class to the best. Only this weekend [Regionals] will tell our future.
And after Band comes Drama.... One of the reasons I've stressed doing well this season [as any BLT or trumpet section member will tell you] is because I've given up more this year than I ever have before. I wasn't involved in the Rookie Show because I thought it would be unfair to Chris to miss rehearsal all the time for band. I gave up auditioning for 'It's A Howl' b/c of BLT meetings. Granted I skipped a sectional for the same play over the summer, and went to Greece, I've put in so many extra hours trying to get caught up on the drill and music.... I don't want to look but on what I sacrificed and say it was for nothing....
Focus Fet... Drama. The musical has started ^.^ As Prof. Dalhn put it [when he finally called me so we could discuss the Theatre Program at Ball State[[more on that later]]], I'm one of Tiger Lily's gang, and I couldn't be happier that Amy is Wendy and John is Hook. Like last year, I signed up to do tech too, so... yeah XD I just can't leave my unintentional roots! I can't! XD
Ok... I think the story about the Theatre Program at BSU is better reserved for my other blog. Check it out on Monday.
Other than that.... I got the new Bowling For Soup album "Sorry for Partyin'" yesterday [couldn't get it Tuesday b/c of tech and band], and it's pretty much guaranteed that Mike is paying for my tattoo since the first 9 weeks are coming to a close tomorrow.
Enough of an update for ya?
I wanted document the random everyday happenings and hope to look back on this in a few years remembering all the great things :)
But apparently I set the bar too high at a blog post for every single day :/
Maybe shooting for once a week would be more realistic?
It's been about six weeks since I last updated this, so let's attempt to go back in time...
Our senior high school football games have come and gone... well, the last one is tomorrow. Senior Night. I get to 'walk down the red carpet' with my mom and Mike, while they read off my small list of accomplishments during my high school career.... 4 year member of the Band.... daughter of Glenda and Mike Karnes, and the late Billy Jack.... involved in BLT, Jazz Band, Drama, ITS, NHS.... plans to go to BSU majoring in Theatre Ed.... wait, where was I?
Oh yeah, we've lost every home game XD
I've had more homework than ever before...
I've actually seen Star Wars, Ep. I & II.... although I'm not planning on watching the rest anytime soon,
Because attending a theatre reunion turned out to be well... not the best day of my adolescent life...
Band has had a crazy season. We literally went from the worst in our class to the best. Only this weekend [Regionals] will tell our future.
And after Band comes Drama.... One of the reasons I've stressed doing well this season [as any BLT or trumpet section member will tell you] is because I've given up more this year than I ever have before. I wasn't involved in the Rookie Show because I thought it would be unfair to Chris to miss rehearsal all the time for band. I gave up auditioning for 'It's A Howl' b/c of BLT meetings. Granted I skipped a sectional for the same play over the summer, and went to Greece, I've put in so many extra hours trying to get caught up on the drill and music.... I don't want to look but on what I sacrificed and say it was for nothing....
Focus Fet... Drama. The musical has started ^.^ As Prof. Dalhn put it [when he finally called me so we could discuss the Theatre Program at Ball State[[more on that later]]], I'm one of Tiger Lily's gang, and I couldn't be happier that Amy is Wendy and John is Hook. Like last year, I signed up to do tech too, so... yeah XD I just can't leave my unintentional roots! I can't! XD
Ok... I think the story about the Theatre Program at BSU is better reserved for my other blog. Check it out on Monday.
Other than that.... I got the new Bowling For Soup album "Sorry for Partyin'" yesterday [couldn't get it Tuesday b/c of tech and band], and it's pretty much guaranteed that Mike is paying for my tattoo since the first 9 weeks are coming to a close tomorrow.
Enough of an update for ya?
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Take that, Global Warming!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HFNXOzcLlI&feature=channel_page
I never remember what I did in the mornings when I write this a day late. I do remember it was SSR, I was sitting by my locker, and Kathleen commented on the rest of my outfit not matching my shoes, BECAUSE it was SSR XD
I went to Goverment and pretty much wrote out the entire skit for our thing about popular sovereignty.
Then did work.
BUT! "In honor of Youtube working," we got to request songs for the day for Mr. Bruck to play.
So, of course, I chose Green Christmas,
which I then explained to me tablemates as it played in the background.
Too bad we couldn't watch the video, though XD
Then we made more bracelets in Econ.
And saw Bart Simpson naked.
And talked to Mr. English one-on-one.
Scary.
Well, only because I didn't have THIS homework done, since I thought ALL the others were due that day.
THAT'S what I did in the morning! All my past homework!
But then I did it during lunch.
And we had Band until six, so I missed the Drama call out meeting, which Joe apparently HAD to remind me about.
Then Joey and Malachi got in a fight?
Idk.
But then I gave Hermes a ride to accommpany me to Dairy Queen before I had to go back for Meet the Teacher night. And apparently DQ is the happenin' place since we saw Kathleen, Mr. Chaney, Wilson, Seth, and his mom there.
And I had a Chocolate Xtreme Blizzard.
Which rocked.
You know, since I'm not allowed to have chocolate XD
I never remember what I did in the mornings when I write this a day late. I do remember it was SSR, I was sitting by my locker, and Kathleen commented on the rest of my outfit not matching my shoes, BECAUSE it was SSR XD
I went to Goverment and pretty much wrote out the entire skit for our thing about popular sovereignty.
Then did work.
BUT! "In honor of Youtube working," we got to request songs for the day for Mr. Bruck to play.
So, of course, I chose Green Christmas,
which I then explained to me tablemates as it played in the background.
Too bad we couldn't watch the video, though XD
Then we made more bracelets in Econ.
And saw Bart Simpson naked.
And talked to Mr. English one-on-one.
Scary.
Well, only because I didn't have THIS homework done, since I thought ALL the others were due that day.
THAT'S what I did in the morning! All my past homework!
But then I did it during lunch.
And we had Band until six, so I missed the Drama call out meeting, which Joe apparently HAD to remind me about.
Then Joey and Malachi got in a fight?
Idk.
But then I gave Hermes a ride to accommpany me to Dairy Queen before I had to go back for Meet the Teacher night. And apparently DQ is the happenin' place since we saw Kathleen, Mr. Chaney, Wilson, Seth, and his mom there.
And I had a Chocolate Xtreme Blizzard.
Which rocked.
You know, since I'm not allowed to have chocolate XD
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