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MASS TITAN BLOG

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:37:15 GMT

http://massvoices.blogspot.com/

Introducing my school's very first online blog post. Students of Stern MASS have come together to bring stories of joy and triumph. I know I have this personal blog, but I'm so happy I'm also in my school's Journalism club afterschool. See ya!

Spread the love. =)

rugby fundraiser

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:44:48 GMT

Hello Bloggers!
I know I haven't been on in a long time, been so busy with school and all. I'm graduating this year! woohoo! 2010 will be the first graduating class of my school.
As my final year, there's lots of things to pay for, college applications, exams, senior paraphenelia and events, etc.
I'm in a lot of clubs and for Rugby, we're trying to go to Ireland for Spring Break so we can learn some skills there and even compete against some teams.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONTRIBUTIONS!

meg cabot

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:21:38 GMT

Time, and time again, Meg Cabot has proven herself to readers all around her versatility in writing. My favorite book is definitely the first Princess Diaries. I fell in love with it that fateful day in 2001 in the library. It was also the first of my favorite collection of her novels. Publishing more books targeted towards teens, she covers heartbreak and love with ghosts and historical figures. No matter the time period, she still manages to capture the naivety of a young teenage girl (popular and the eccentric) with the utmost intelligence to solve her way through issues. Meg Cabot has never failed to capture my heart through reading her novels.

squash you like a bug!!!

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:59:06 GMT

Today I just saw a really cute movie called Earth. It's from Disney and its about these groups of animals: whale, polar bear, and elephant, and their migration. Its really amaziing. I liked the film, plus, because we were VIP, we got free popcorn and drink.
But I was unsatisfied when we walked out across to the Kodak theater. We spotted Bumblebee from Transformers.. well a jerk dressed up as him. We wanted to take a picture, so when we approached him, he just looks at our hands looking for tips. Then rudely say, where's it? You don't know the procedure, move off to the side and be ready with it. So us girls talk to our leader, and he says "Chinese girls, look how it should be done."

Excuse me, but I think you should learn some manners. I was born and raised in LA, in my seventeen years of living, I have never met anyone so ignorant as you. You know, working on the streets in Hollywood, a major tourist attraction, you really gotta watch what comes out of your mouth. For your information, not everyone who is from Asia is Chinese. Get your facts straight. You could have told us politely about the procedure. Fuck you for being oh so condescending as to say Tips first! And then right when we turn around to say that "Chinese girls, look how the procedure should be." "I guess you people are so used to getting things for free." Well, you know what? We give tips to people who do a good job, for satisfactory service. What you just said right now, you don't deserve my tips. Why don't you go back to school and learn some manners. And while you're at it. Get a real job. Peddling for cash like this is no better than begging for chump change. At least the musicians and other people here use talent to earn cash. And what do you do? You just stand around, walking and waiting for someone to recognize who your character is supposed to be.

Man I wasn't paying much attention when you said it, but cuz this other girl got ticked off at it as well, it got me thinking of how rude you really were. Now I really want to file a complaint. You're an ass.

EVERYONE! i NEED YOUR HELP!

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:16:31 GMT

PLEASE HELP ME COMPLETE THIS SHORT SURVEY ON BODY IMAGE. I WILL USE THIS AS RESEARCH AND STATISTICS FOR MY RESEARCH PROECT WHICH IS DUE THIS WEDNESDAY.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=l5QF0Z_2ftlTTH5zhlTbmQ_2bA_3d_3d

Thanks in advance!! =)

Take Me On Music Video

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:15:06 GMT

Literal Version.

a-ha - New Music - More Music Videos

Original Video

He's Just Not That Into You

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:22:31 GMT

I am not kidding. This has got to be the BEST movie i have ever seen. This is not like some cheesy romantic comedy. It analyzes how women can be confused in certain situations. Understanding the signals men give on dates. There is nothing I didn't like about it. Except maybe for how the lady bartender/hostess didn't get a guy. But she did get some sort of joy out of how Justin Long's character, Alex was becoming the "rule woman". Eventually he fell for the girl who he was giving advice to about women. Watching the film, you couldn't deny the chemistry that existed between them.

BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!
even if i don't go to disneyland tomorrow.

It was absolutely glorious. I am sure I want to buy the movie when it comes out!

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:28:51 GMT

The American Dream: a happy family- stay at home mother, working father, and two wonderful children at school- all living in a large two story building with a fashionable Ford Expedition SUV parked in the two car garage. Everyone is happy...until the economy hit the slumps. Father, a very successful broker lost his job at the stock market company. They had to lay off the best workers because they couldn't handle their high recompensation. He came home early to his wife cleaning the kitchen. "Hi hun! You're mighty early." With a bouqet of roses in one hand and chocolates in the other, her husband manage a smile despite his disheveled facade."I'm sorry, but today our company had to lay off a couple of people. Unfortunately I was one of those few people. I'm so sorry." "Oh honey! That's terrible, how are we going to keep up with our mortgage payments?" "I guess I better start on looking for a new job soon." They left it at that. Three months later, Father finally found a job at the local travel agency as an accountant. He was earning the starting salary, but it was the best he could do at the time. He was lucky to even find somewhere they were hiring. Mother decided she had to take a job in case anything worse could happen. Luckily, they were hiring at the nearby supermarket- specifically, an accountant to handle all the money. Looks like that calculus class finally came in handy. Everyday for nine hours including Saturday, Mother had to take the grueling shifts at the market. Grandmother was welcomed back home to look after the kids afterschool. The local travel agency wasn't very demanding in workers, so he would stay home once in a while. He took care of the kids when he was home. When he returned to work, his fellow male coworkers would taunt him because he was a stay at home dad. He didn't care about what they said. He loved his job.

With America's economy suffering a major recession, people all over the country are losing jobs and homes. Families get hit harder. They have more people to take care of when they lose their jobs. This forces both parents to work as the situation above illustrated. However, all situations do not have such a fortunate ending. It only told one story of many, but families pay a more crucial price when both parents are working. Kids miss out on family time, recognizing Grandma as Babysitting Nana. Some parents need the money to cover bills that they work through sicknesses until they are severely ill.

It isn't surprising to find that parents have decided on hiring nannies and maids to look after their children or clean the house while both parents are working. This is because of the increase of responsibility when it comes to keeping families. There are kids that need to be looked after. Their homes must be closer to schools so they may receive proper education.

Lady GAGa

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:46:32 GMT

Although not the most inspiriing singer. She has some very provocative and "hidden but obvious" messages but catchy beat. Wierd.
So familiar. She came out on So You Think You Can Dance and performed also in the Miss Universe. Bad dancing by the contestants...LOL!
The worst song is with New Kids On the Block, Big Girl. So NOT right.

Gets kinda annoying as the more I hear it in a day.

Scholarship Bootcamp

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:28:45 GMT

Cat Puke?

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:52:44 GMT

Okay, that was just gross. I was out side putting the socks up to hang dry. And all of a sudden, it smelled like vomit. I walked off to hang them to dry by the cars, then I hear my dad yell. And ask who vomited. I walk back and find out he almost slipped by it. Now here's the predicament. How is it that he stepped on the vomit and I didn't? I mean I smelt it first. And I walked the same direction he did. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going. I just walked. I even checked my sandals. Nothing. So wierd. And I am not even sure if it was a cat that did it. Sure seems like it. I mean, there was no one else around. No one's sick.. except for maybe me now.
Heh... just like in the movies, slipping on someone else's puke.

Nano Chromatic

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:16:27 GMT

http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/gallery/ads/

Yes indeed, I am. I fell in love, Sept.9th. With the new ipod nanos. BEAUTIFUL COLORS!
It doesn't matter if I get it first, but that would be so cool. CUTTEE!!!
I want one now.. I want it. I want it. I want it. I want it!! Please?
All the colors are awesome =)
But I'm probly gonna get it when its all cheap lol

New York, I Love You

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:46:31 GMT

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I love that banner!

Okay I really should be doing my homework but I ran across this! I want to see this movie!!!!!
And speaking of NY! 15 students can travel to the East Coast to visit colleges for a week during spring break! I just need to write two essays. Oh god, I really hope I get it!

Bright Eyes

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:46:50 GMT

This is how the layout in the book looks, so I couldn't reconfigure the microsoft word or whatever to do this.

Lengths of Popularity

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:42:57 GMT

"Hey beautiful. It's nice seeing you again."

"I know, I couldn't wait to get out of class. I've been having such a terrible day."

"Oh don't worry, I know what to do to make you feel all better." Lexi says combing her fingers through Marni's hair and kissing her hard on the mouth.

"Wait," she says pushing her slightly. "I don't understand why we have to hide."

"We can't let other people know. Besides the fact that we're in a Catholic school."

"Are you sure about that Marni? Nobody cares about the rules at this school. The nuns in their habits have probably seen worse. Why else would they be nuns? I don't believe in that religious mumbo jumbo. The only reason I am here is because my parents sent me away from public school."

"Really, is that the only reason?"

"Yes. No, wait. You know what I mean."

"Of course, I do. I was just messing with you. Now come on, l have to get home by five o'clock."

The Next Day at School

"Like, I know! Can you totally believe the nerve of her. She just walked straight up to me and said that I had missed the trashcan."

"Ack! The nerve of her!"

"So yeah, I was like, no the trash can is supposed to be over here closer to the door. It's not my fault that it's in a different spot than usual. I did try throwing my gum away."

"Yeah! It's totally not your fault."

And you know what she did? She picked up my gum and threw it away for me.

Ewww! She just picked it right up off the floor?

Yeah, but its not like I'm diseased.

Marni passes by the Popular table. Sarah spots Marni. "Hey, look what the cat dragged in. Did your grandmother dress you in those clothes? Honey, take this advice, you need to start combing your hair and get a new stylist."

Pursing her lips together, with a smirk on her face, Marni replies, "Honey, look in a mirror, we're wearing the same clothes. This is a uniform school."

"Yeah, well..." Sarah stammers, "whatever, I still look better in it than you do!"

Marni begins to walk away, she didn't need to take it from this complete airhead of a snob. As she does, she sneaks a glance at Lexi who looks right back at her with a pleading look in her eyes. Why we always have to go through this everyday? Can't she ever get along with my friends? Although... I must admit that was pretty funny. She accidently giggled to herself. "Lexi, what the hell are you laughing at?"
"Nothing, I'm sorry."

"Damn right you are, now go make yourself useful and fetch me a Fettucine salad from the cafeteria. I'm off my diet right now. Besides, I have PE after this, and I can totally just purge.

"Oh, and also your metabolism is highest during lunch, whatever that means." Cathy says.

"Cathy, where the fuck did you get that from?"

"Um I read it from my mom's textbook about Heeat."

"Heeat? Sweetie, I think you mean, Health."

"Oh yeah, so that's how you say it."

.........................................

Marni makes her way over to her usual dining area. The place where all the outsiders sit, in the nice area by all the trees. Ever wonder why people dread sitting there? One, there's always birds pooping in that area, and two, its over by the trash cans.
"Oh well I'm sure Sarah can't miss these humongous trash cans sitting here." Marni mutters to herself.
She unwrapped her lunch. Hmmm... what is it this time? One of my mother's newest creations? Crap with a side of burned crap. Well at least she put in something she couldn't have messed up. Fresh fruit. Oh no wait, it's all cut up in tiny chunks. God, she just can't do anything right. She picked up her food and threw what was left of her lunch. Remembering to take out the fruit to at least feed the birds that began to slowly hover around her, like hawks. Great, now I'm gonna be known as the school Ornithologist.
Mother, I hate that you sent me to this school.

I had messed up big time. First it was because my grades were dropping. Then, there was a rumor starting that I gave all the guys in my PE period a blow job. Pu-leeze, I would never ever touch them. But that was a better excuse than them finding that I was actually fooling around with this girl a year older than me. And because of that stupid excuse, I got sent to this school. Cathedral High, all girls Catholic school. What a huge mistake that must have been, I'm surrounded by girls. But what they don't know won't hurt them. Heck, I hadn't even told my therapist that they got me ever since they started believing I was depressed. "Out of touch with the rest of the world", was how they put it. But then again, I never tell that therapist anything.

But that wasn't the only problem on her mind. She just couldn't get why Lexi put up with those chicks. They never treated her with the respect she deserved. Who cared if they were "popular". They were complete bitches. You can't change their hideous personality at all. And I can't believe how the rest of the school can deal with their complete fakeness. Teetering on duplicity. How can they live with themselves when their whole life is an act. Walking around like they own the whole world.
Oh Lexi, what has gotten into you?

I remember the first time I met you. I was new to the school, the whole system actually. Everyone else looked at me like I was a fool. But no, you didn't, you had your arms out open wide (well not literally) ready to accept me for who I was. Our relationship progressed rapidly. Soon, we went to each other's houses everyday to "hang out". Hehe, we did much more than just hang out and study. My favorite subject was anatomy. My mother had seen a dramatic increase in my "involvement with life". She was in love with you as much as I. Especially because I had finally met such a beautiful, strong, young woman as you.

Unfortunately, our relationship came to a brutal halt when you thought you were missing something in your life. Well, at least your parents did. They made you believe that you had to get into one of the best colleges around. Live the family dream. They said you lacked in extra curricular activities. You argued a bit with them, but figured it was no use. So you convinced them that you would join the school cheerleading squad. Thus beginning your traitory into the popular world.

Week after week passed, and I became jealous of those fifteen girls who would be training with you. As much as I loved to watch you flounce around in that miniskirt. I still got jealous that you had to spend so much time with them, meaning less time with me. I was shocked when you told me that I can't be seen hanging out with you. Had the popularity finally gone to your head? Did you not want to hang out with me because I was considered an outsider?
I didn't argue because I loved you so.

One week later

Hey! How come you never answered my calls?

Oh I'm sorry, I had to go get some extra cheer practice in because we have a competition coming up.

Really? Didn't you say that you had a rally the other time.

Um yeah! But we also have a competition coming up.

Oh, well. Good luck.

Marni, is there something wrong?

No. I'm fine. I was actually about to ask you the exact same thing.

What makes you say that?

Well the fact that you always seem to be more fidgety everytime I am around you. It's becoming harder and harder for us to talk.

Ummm.. Marni, actually there is something I have to tell you. I've been seeing someone.
Marni's heart slowly began to shatter. Lexi was ripping up her organs with every word she said after that.

"It's- It's not who you think it is. I'm sorry. I really am."

Well, who is it then?

It's someone from the cheerleading squad.
Marni felt her throat swell up. She swallowed.

It's Reggie.

A guy? Wait, I thought he's gay.

Well, he is, but it turns out he's Bi.

Yeah. and I can say the same thing for you.

I'm really sorry. But I just couldn't help seeing you get hurt anymore.

Really. You think this helps? You just lay a bombshell on me saying that you've been seeing someone else? You think I'm not hurt?
You know what? You've been hurting me ever since you had to start going to cheer practice. We never got to talk, and whenever we had the chance, we had to do it in private where no one would be able to see.
Don't you get it, I don't care what other people think. I just want to be with you.

I'm sorry. But my parents just can't find out.

Well I guess it's goodbye then.

"Goodbye", Marni said with tears in her eyes, "Goodbye forever..."

The Next Day

Lexi just got home from practice. She flicked on the TV to see what was on. American Idol, boring. Extra, even worse. TMZ, ohmygod. She finally got comfortable on the couch when she ran across the news.

Hi, my name is Tricia Pokezuki, and I am here live reporting about this ongoing investigation at the abandoned barn in OrangeValley. There seems to be a suicide. The victim a seventeen year old Marni Gold. She hung herself to death just moments after writing this letter.

Lexi, you really pushed me to my last extent. So when I said goodbye I really meant it. I thought you were the one for me, but she shoved everything I felt important to me, to us. Right back in my face. I thought you were different. But I guess you aren't. You're just like them. They really are worth it aren't they? Well, you won't have to deal with me anymore. Goodbye.

corny on a story

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:59:08 GMT

What are you still doing here? Don't you know that your girlfriend is leaving today? I don't think she's coming back either. I mean she's going off to college in Massachusetts. That's like all across the state, man. Do you have any idea how many guys she's gonna meet?

Bucky, I have to let her go. I can't stop her from going towards her dreams. Besides, I never knew you were such a romantic.

I'm not. Please, I can get any girl I want. But you, you're different. She's the only girl you're gonna have a chance with.

Oh, thanks.

All I'm saying is, you gotta at least try. Let her know that you love her. That you don't wanna be just friends. Tell her the truth.

But-

But no. Now go get her! She's leaving in twenty minutes!

Charlie rushes off to his VW Buggy parked right outside. Starts the car, and speeds away, heading for LAX.

20 minutes later...

Oh god, am I too late? It was stupid of me to drive over here. Why'd I listen to Bucky?

"Charlie?"

"Samantha!"

What are you doing here?

I came here t-t-t-to see you off.

Aww how sweet. My flight actually got delayed a little.

Now boarding Oceanic 815 to Boston, the attendant announced.

"Hey, well that's my flight. It's been really nice seeing you again." She gives Charlie a quick peck on the cheek and hugs him, picks up her luggage and makes her way over to the ramp.

"Wait. There's something I wanted you to know..."

"Can you just call me when I get there?"

Well, actually no, because you didn't give me your number to the place you're staying at.

But you do have my cell phone number.

Oh right..

"Well, Charlie, I really have to go. I don't want to miss this flight and have to wait another three hours for the next one. Bye! Call me!" She saunters passed the security detector and into the airplane. She finds her seat and settles down. Her phone vibrates.

New Message from Charlie. Gee, I told him to call me, but this wasn't what I expected. She opens her inbox. I love you.
Samantha rushes back to the airport terminal, pushing through the other passengers.
"Excuse me, coming through."

Charlie stands outside thinking, what did I just do? She's not gonna give up her hopes and throw away her future for me. Suddenly, he spots someone pushing through. Black, messy hair twisted up into a loose bun. That could only have been Samantha.

She looks up straight through the crowds, directly at him. She slowly walks up to him.
"Did you really mean what you said?"

"Yes, I did."

And at last her lips meet his. It was passionate and sweet. They didn't want to let go but they came apart, embracing eachother in a tight hug.

"Why didn't you tell me this sooner?"

I didn't want to interfere in your goals.

Last call for Oceanic Flight 815

"Your plane is leaving, you should go, I don't want you throwing away your future."

"But I'm not, because my future involves you. I love you."

What are your parents going to do? You got a full ride scholarship to Harvard. And your clothes, I mean they're being sent over to Boston.

Oh Charlie, so like you. Thinking about things that don't really matter. I'm pretty sure that I can just get them to send it back to my house. Besides, I got accepted to Stanford, too.
And about my parents, I'm sure they will understand where I'm coming from. They married for true love. My dad left Dartmouth to be with my mom. And now I'm gonna stay here in LA to be with you.

Charlie couldn't believe what he was hearing, but he understood it all.
"I've always loved you, and always will." They envelope eachother for another sweet kiss.
.............................................................................

Okay, so this just popped up in my mind this day and I just kept on typing. I can't believe it because I like corny sometimes, but corny is corny, and I don't like it. You know what I mean? I guess I might have based this somewhat off that episode of Friends where Rachel is going off to Paris and Ross proclaims his love for her. AND I've always wondered what happened to their clothes or the stuff they left on board the plane. Nobody ever thinks about that except for the lovey-dovey part.

four years from today...

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:40:34 GMT

Imma go watch the Olympics ceremony live. In London, England. Ooooh la la! Ohhh how much fun that will be! Go sightseeing? Of course, that's on my list. Absolutely Buckingham Palace and the Eiffel Tower. It's always been part of my dreams. Roadtrip to Europe. England a must. God, I just LOVE their accents. I can get used to the rain. =)
*Study Abroad.*

Olympics

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:29:43 GMT

Alrighty.. this even comes once every four years in the summer. Thankfully, they started right after my summer school ended so I could stay up late. Too bad for those in track school. That's only if they do watch it. Anyways, instead of recording every single event. I am just watching the ones I want. Which is basically all of them. I lived to watch the Gymnastics. And I just learned to appreciate the diving and synchronized diving. No, it's not because I was craving to see guys jumping around in tiny speedos (EWW!) but its actually crazy amazing how well they can dive. Even I learned how to judge it. As for swimming laps, wow. Go Micheal Phelps! I was sooo i-can't-believe-it when he won his (was it 7th or 8th gold) because it truly honestly looked like the other guy won. Do I personally think he is the Greatest Olympian around? Not really in the way that people label him for the reason that he had earned 8 gold medals in one olympic. It's not how many gold medals you received, its just your personality and talents that crown you the Greatest Olympian. But then again, he did earn all of that. so YAY! That must mean something right? Okay and about that Chinese gymnast? They looked younger than they said. That one chick looked at most fourteen, maybe even twelve, thirteen. The nerves just really got to them when they were shaky on the balance beam. My jaw dropped when some people fell off the high-low bars. Eek! I winced in pain! Dropping the baton in the relay racing. Ouch!

Can't wait for the closing ceremony... Another four more years. Hmm.. I can't believe I will have witnessed 4 Olympics in my lifetime. Or maybe two that I remember.

All That Glitters

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:51:15 GMT

Here's a poem that I wrote in my Writer's Club.

All That Glitters

I come from a historical place
known for the movie stars
The stages are set
The traffic is blocked-
a bus pass is a key around the neighborhood

Home to some of the best-known medical schools
where elementary school kids buy raspados and chicharrones

East L.A. markets on each corner
El Tepeyac down the street
A guy yelling "Donuts!"
merchandise up atop his head
A little lady vending tamales
up and down the block
Loud neighbors
Louder bickering
of people who once loved one another

The only Asians, but still like everyone else
living this life day to day

Katy Perry

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:40:40 GMT

Just now I was going through these videos and I found hilarious parodies. Dang, this chick can sing!

Original

Parody

Miley

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:24:16 GMT

Okay, I'm taking a little break from my major study session (which hadn't been working for me the past two exams, I got a C+ and an D+.) What does that average to? GAH! I am so kinda freaking out about it dropping my GPA. Ehh... I suck.
Here's why I'm writing. I recently got this CD which my friend gave me. Guess what it was? The one artist I never really cared enough to listen to but always made fun of. LMAO! Well, look who's laughing now. Destiny Hope Cyrus now Miley Cyrus is that twoface artist. Congrats Eddie! You wanted me to listen to it, and now I have. Here's the truth, it woulda been a lot more helpful if you had names to the tracks. But firstmost, I will admit, some songs are good. And I am actually surprised that my head wasn't hurting when I was listening to the mixtape. LOL! Although they didn't have titles to the tracks, I was able to recognize the titles based off the songs. Nice song to pick as the first track, As I Am. It was true, they do have a nice message to the songs. That's something different. However, the beat is sometimes good, and sometimes horrible. There was one song (Nobody's Perfect) in particular where I just hated the chorus. The beginning actually reminded me of some other song, the plucking sound. It was good, then bad, then good again. Let's Dance, lol, hilarious.

So here's the thing, nice messages, keep working on the beats. You're almost there.

Damn, too bad you didn't put 7 Things on here. Its one of those, its good, and bad, and good again. What is she saying in the beginning, though?

Except, thirteen year olds are way too young to actually believe that they are in love! Some of those girls in that video look like ten! Hey look! I found a spoof!

Kiss My Book

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:06:28 GMT

Dearly beloved, we are here today to join the families of Jacob and Ruby (aka Georgie).

Here is a book that I absolutely fell in love with. Yes, I know I always say this about every other book I read but I'm serious! When I first opened this up (at the library when I waited over an hour for some dentist appointment). It immediately caught my attention. The story of a high school sophomore. She began writing a book titled The Heart Stealer. It vowed critical acclaim, even buzzing her English teacher who once told her she had "drivel and poop" writing. Her fame and stardom boosted her self esteem. She was granted imminent popularity, the hottest boyfriend of the whole school. She was the center of attention. Of course, like any good book would lead, her stardom burned out. She was accused of plagiarism.
She did the only thing she could do on her own. She ran away to the small town of Whispering Oaks to settle for a while with her kooky aunt. She owned the Curious Cup, the neighborhood diner/ tourist shop/ would be book store. Ruby took on an alias of Georgie O'Dell claiming to be a cousin of her aunt. At first, she wasn't expecting to enjoy the small town of Whispering Oaks. Soon she knew everything about the legend Mattie and Eamon. Two forbidden lovers, whose spirits haunted the woods. Little did she know, she fell in love with someone who shared the exact same qualities she possed. Their interests sparked their "forbidden or just unlikely" relationship with Jacob. He was a country boy, she from the city. Reminiscient of the budding romance of Mattie and Eamon. She even made a best friend, coincidentally her Jacob's sister Wilma aka Rabbit. (Talk about all these nicknames, I woulda thought she would be able to fit in in this town.) Together they all discovered the mysteries of the legend.

Georgie was inspired to start a book club/ poetry reading at the Curious Cup. Fortunately, her aunt was reluctant as she also long wanted to sell books. Bring some personality into the community. All they did was sit around the Lake in the woods. Amazingly, the entire community really enjoyed the book club. They all participated in the event. Within a week, the entire town became booklovers. Orders came rushing in for books that they wanted to read. It didn't matter that the Curious Cup was raking in double their revenue, but the town had something ese in common, the love of literature. From the range of romance novels to children's books.
Unfortunately, the annoying Mr. Canker wanted to demolish the Curious Cup to make room for more hotels and residencies. Georgie was enraged. Using the power of her own words and fury. She wrote an open letter that at first was just to flush out her anger. But it soon became published in the local newspaper that Jacob's parents published. She encouraged the entire town to get together and strike against the demolishment.
Wouldn't you know it, the very same spokesperson who exposed her alleged plaigarism walked into that very tourist shop/diner. She was exposed yet again. Only this time, she finally decided to take these matters in her own hands. She ran into her issue headon. Admitting, that yes, she did plaigarize, but the strong movement that she began was completely real, and it didn't change her love for books and the power of the written word.
One thing that was different from the other books I read, was that she was accepted the way she was. Forgiven for her dishonesty. She was even understood by her boyfriend. And although this story envelops around their little romance, the mystery of Mattie and Eamon was finally solved. Mattie's corpse was found in the hidden cellar of the Curious Cup. It became a historic landmark, which cranky Mr.Canker could not touch anymore. That's right. Kiss my book!

the real story

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:27:50 GMT

I think its about time for a change. Remember that creepy guy that I wrote about last time, the one who would sniff girls' hair? The same person who I practically screamed when he came into that penguin hug that me and my friends were in. I feel really bad about that. Ever since I read this blog that one of his "friends" wrote. Truth be told, he doesn't have many friends. Real friends for that matter. I'm not saying I was the nicest person ever. I never really treated him the way I was brought up to treat others. For that, I'm sorry. But it took some time for me to realize that although all the creepy stuff that he has done. I DO know that no one deserves to be treated the way one pranks on. That is some extreme bullying. As much as I couldn't stand being around him, and yet again, sometimes, he turned to be such a creep. But I really do believe that there is goodness inside him. He's not that really bad a person if you get to know him. I learned that when I invited him to walk with me to the library on Cal State. He really didn't seem like a creep. It was actually kinda funny. I truely believe he just hung around with the wrong people because I guess he was desperate for friends. Come on, we all know everyone needs that someone to be there to talk to. And in addition, as I have told one of my friends, Candace. I explained that I know he wasn't always like that. He just became the person that everyone made up. He became this mold that their stories told of him. He started trying to "copy" what everyone else was doing or saying. He tries too hard to be something or someone he's not. I really hope that in the new future he finds his real self. And hopefully that taking-over-the-world stuff isn't really how he feels.

Finally a real blog or maybe random ramblings...

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:10:43 GMT

All right, so I know it has been a while since I have written a real blog.
I've gotten pretty busy in the midst of the rush of summer classes. Well actually, its just one class. Yup, that's what I get for not "registering" early enough. I should've figured out how to register online a lot quicker. I went into the psychology class with my friends in the hopes of being able to add in. But unfortunately, so did fourteen others. Yep you read that correctly practically half the class was trying to add in. So as it turns out I was one of the three selected to.... win the lottery. [Ho yes! If I were such that great at this winning such odds. I really seriously think I should try out for the lottery next time.] NOPE! Me and Silvia were removed. By force? Nah, we're good students. =) I have to admit, I wasn't as bummed out about this as much as she was. And I quote "I don't care, I'm just really hungry". Besides, Dylan had partially jinxed it as well. Praying to God, in the wishes of Mr. Wutshisface to NOT pick my name after Silvia. Hmm.. Or maybe it was also in my part for telling Silvia to wait outside in case I get chosen. Oh well. They had an assignment due the next day. Anyways, I walked her to the busstop while I began my stoop outside by the railing of the Carl's Jr. BORING! I know, but what's a girl to do? I didn't even have a book with me. So I started going through my cell phone just looking for someone to call. Realizing that it was indeed a weekday and my mother had always wanted me to use the free minutes for nights and weekends. Geez, I swear sometimes, I might be afraid that I may be becoming as stingy as my mother. Gah! Now that is very scary!

A few hours ago, I was sitting in the Anthony Quinn Library. One library that I hadn't visited since two years ago. Ah.. high school, a change of location, that's why I didn't go back there. However, I finally did make a return where I was able to renew my library card which coincidentally also expired TWO years ago. Wow, so much had changed, a new service machine, where you actually get a reciept now! And yet since I hadn't been there in more than two years, I forgot how long you can borrow the movies there. And I even forgot they have their own rentals. About a buck fifty per movie. Of course, I never used that service.

My my, I have also sparked an interest in writing reviews for books that they may begin sending me as soon as this month. I took notice of that program in one of the books I borrowed from the library. Duh! Of course, and yet I really regret not joining that program until now. It started at age 14 and ends age 18. And I'm sixteen now! I lost two years of free books and maybe eye opening reading! Besides that, I know I will have less time to myself as the ~~horrible~~ all right, intimidating my junior year will be. This may not be much but it scares me. I'm gonna be taking four AP classes. English, Biology, History, and last but not least (although this frightens me and more of my friends the most)... Calculus. Scintillating! I know. The pressure is on! Especially since I may be considering adding a conversational chinese to my list of classes from ELAC. I really wanna do yoga as well because we don't have PE available to us anymore. And I am doing so well. Hardee-Har-Har, Dylan's goal weight for me is I'm not sure but he wants me to be a size 5 for juniors I believe. I may be so close but gah! Speaking of, there is a "guarantee" according to Diodati, as he demanded for us next year, but we may be having a winter formal.

HELP! H&M!

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:59:47 GMT

if i go back. which should i buy?