Why didn't I think of this gift earlier?

One of my favorite blogs on the Teen Vogue website is People Are Talking About blog. Of course, I didn't get to look at it for weeks because I was dealing with the week before finals and then finals. But, I came across this post about a gift idea. With all of the Christmas cards and everything, people need address labels! But what more important than giving the gift that keeps on giving! At Paperwink, they have some very affordable one, not to mention the fact that they are cute! I personally think that this would make a cute wedding gift! And, it would totally save the couple some money and it's a green thing to do. Remember, most people like gifts that are personal, because they know that you are truly thinking about them and what things they like, not something that you bought in bulk that your 50 closest friends would somewhat like.

Ah! I Can't Stand This Girl!

Every once in a while, I enjoy going on Teen Vogue. I get their magazines, but it's nice to see what they have on there, not to mention the fact that most of the magazines are going out of the print business and moving everything online. However, the moment I saw this I screamed.

Let me zoom in for you a little bit, so you can understand what I was not so happy about.

Now, I am sure you are wondering? Why would I not like the fact that sweet Dakota Fanning is on Teen Vogue? Well, Dakota Fanning isn't the sweetest girl in the world; and I'm about to tell you why. About this time, a year ago, my friends and I were at In-N-Out after our school's basketball. Figuring out that the lean blonde was Dakota Fanning, I told one of my friends and secretly was flipping out inside. I thought she was a good actress, and it was cool to see someone that worked with some great actors. Well, there were a bunch of our friends and there wasn't any room at all, except where Dakota and her friends were sitting. We noticed that they were almost done, and we patiently waited for them. I thought, cool, we have seats now. But, right when I went to go and sit down, I noticed that there was ice on my seat, ketchup and pepper all over the tables. I was furious. This girl, who seemed so cordial on interviews on the red carpet, left a mess at In-N-Out. I was pissed. Why would she do this? Granted, I'm sure it could have been her friends as well, but just because you make paychecks that have my zeros that I have in my phone number doesn't mean that everyone is going to pick up after you. Needless to say, I am not a huge Dakota Fanning fan, and anytime I hear or see her, I end up thinking about that night at In-N-Out where her and her friends made such a mess. Don't get me wrong, I am sure she's a great person, and probably picks up after herself, or at least I hope so. But here's the thing, we all have one impression to make on someone before their opinions of us can change, and on that night, my opinion of Fanning changed.

Joe Jonas? Is that you?

I never really understood why some of my friends would be interested in Joe Jonas. I do have to admit, the guy has got talent. He's in one of the biggest boy bands ever, (well, I guess now that Kevin is married it's more of a man band) has his own show with his brothers on the Disney Channel; this boy has got it made. I can see why of my friends think he's cute, granted, he probably has traveled more in my life than I ever will. But, there's something to question when the boy enjoys wearing tight jeans all the time, and straightens his hair more than I do. My oh my, Joe Jonas, how much you have grown up. I do have to admit, this boy has grown up, and oh boy, do I like the change. Apparently, this boy wants to act, what a surprise... another Disney star that wants to make it big... didn't see that coming at all. Needless to say, I like this change Joe. Keep it up.

finals. finals. finals. finals.

You think after being in high school, I would learn to not procrastinate, especially when it comes to final papers and finals. WRONG. It's Saturday night, I should be out with friends, or seeing a movie, or just relaxing in front of the TV with a good chick flick and hot chocolate while it's a rainy day. Well, I'm definitely not doing that. I have two finals on Monday and on Tuesday I have 15 page paper, a take home exam, and supplemental assignment, and visual test to study. KILL ME NOW. Needless to say, expect a blog entry either Thursday night or Friday afternoon. Now, the biggest trick to say off of this bad boy:

Why is it that it Facebook seems so appealing than studying? I guess we'll never know. Well, back to studying. If I don't post anything by the end of this week, call my cell. Finals are going to kick my butt, I wish it was the one doing the kicking. Oh well, that's my fault, 17 units and I should have never signed up for a Cinema Honors course with that many units. Live and learn.

It's Good To Be In LA...

One of the reasons that I love this city or cities near by it, is that there are so many things that this city has to offer. I'm sure you are thinking why the heck and I talking about the city when I have a picture of a gingerbread cookie. Well, you are about to find out. In Santa Ana, at the Discovery Science Center, there is an event about The Science of Gingerbread! How ridiculously cool! I feel like sometimes as students we think that the only time that we can learn is when we are sitting down and a teacher is dictating what to write on our papers, so then we'll eventually learn. Personally, I think the only time when we really learn is when we want to and through our experiences. Everybody has had at least one gingerbread cookie or made a gingerbread house. So, why not learn about why this yummy dessert has become a Christmas icon and how it's made. I know that there are not many people that read this, but if you have a chance, check this event out. You might even see me there.

Also, in Downtown LA, every year, at Pershing Square Park an ice skating rink is made. This will definitely be on my check list as well. I haven't be ice skating in FOREVER. In fact, I think it was about 12 years ago that I went ice skating. And, what better way to bring in the Christmastime with some ice skating. If you think about it, it's almost like skating at the Rockefeller in Manhattan. And probably, with less people... and it'll be warmer. Although, it was in the 30's today, so maybe not. Check this for more info. If I end up going, you will see pictures, although, I have a feeling more of them will be with my butt on the ice.

Lastly, when I was 7 years old, my mom took me to a high tea in London. It was a great experience. We had tons of tea, and I totally felt like like royalty. Over the years, we have had teas in LA with some of our friends at this cute little tea place. However, some of the nice hotels like the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in LA is having a Christmas Tea. What a great thing to do with some friends and family. There it is $30 per person and $22 for children. Check it out, especially if you have some little girls, it will totally make their day. For more info, check this out.

I Got An Early Christmas Gift

Say hello to my new phone! :) I personally love those buy one get one free things because my dad got a new Blackberry and I got one too (obviously). I don't know what I'm going to do with my old one, I'll probably give it to my mom, but, knowing her she won't know how to work it. The icing on the cake with this whole deal was that my dad ended up giving my friend Ariel his old phone so now she has one! Which is
convenient for me, because I can text her in class whenever instead of going on Facebook or Twitter and doing it.

On another note, school is winding down (thank goodness). I really don't think that I am going to pass my math class! I'm probably going to have to take the class over again. I've decided that I am going to stay at community for another year. I think this would be for the best. After always hearing about my friends experiences with a 4 year college, I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. But, honestly, this school isn't that bad. I mean, I'm not saying that everyone should take this route, but I think it's the best one for me. I'm totally fine with it, and so are my friends. I might even get my own place, which would be really nice! I've got a lot on my plate right now. I have a 13-15 page research paper due, which I haven't started, due next week, an essay on this crazy marriage proposal in Germany, and to study for finals. On top of an insane schedule which includes: Kairos, Christmas Concert, Girls' Night/Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, and probably catching up with some friends since some of them are coming into town this week. Expect another post soon. I found this really cool article on ice skating rinks and I'm determined to go to at least one of them.

Fred Astaire and Studying

Hey all!

So, I would totally write a lot today, but I can't because I have a HUGE exam to study for. I really need to buckle down, although, it's somewhat hard to buckle down when I have two weeks of school left! Speaking of that, I need to start my research paper. I should have never taken the Honors course! Oh well! Expect more tomorrow. Anyways, I've been reading about Fred Astaire and it has been really interesting so far. I have heard so much about him, but I didn't really see much of his work. Only bits and pieces. In fact, I actually did a tap routine to "Puttin' on the Ritz" before my freshman year. Check him out dancing, here. He seems so graceful. I kind of hope if I were to have a boy someday that he would want to be as graceful as him. Astaire seems so together. If you have a chance, check out some of his movies. I know I will.

I'm excited for this weekend. Friday: Jeff comes into town and then I have a Planetarium show that I have to go to for Astronomy class. Saturday: Synod Council, which can be fun, then maybe a night of studying/reading and a movie in our out. And Sunday: church, church, church.

Well, back to studying!