Shush Girl. Shut Your Lips. Do The Helen Keller And Talk With Your Hips.

My day was better than some of the others I've been having lately. I cleaned my room and am actually über close to finishing it for once. I'm then going to be able to paint it. I'm thinking "sea life" by Behr. It's a torquoise colour. :)

I went to home depot, as well. I love that store. And I visited wal-mart to purchase a 3 drawer filing cabinet to assist in cleaning my bedroom.

Wal-mart and Costco are the hearts of consumerism, which is, sadly, what our society is based upon. I don't grasp how spending money will help get the country/government out of a recession, though. It seems slightly backwards to me. No, I think we need a "Hitler". Not for causing WWIII, we are already on our way for something like that to happen, what with North Korea, Pakistan, Iran and the Middle East, but I digress. As for Hitler, he brought Germany out of their depression. His choices caused beneficial change and his actions created a functioning country...until the whole concept of genecide... But yeah... We just need a leader of some form to step it up. I doubt Harper will, though. And everyone expects Obama to have the answers. Which are exceptionally high expectations, á mon avis. He does not have a magic wand, or powers, or one ring to rule them all, that I know of. But he has a new dog, if that's important to anyone. And Kutner died on House to go work for him...

Regardless, how is spending more money going to solve a deficit? Plus there's whatever amount that the States now owes China.

Anyways, I have school tomorrow.

Until next time,

LANA

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Backstabber, Hope Grabber, Greedy Little Fit Haver, God I Feel For You, Fool...

Life has been busy, lately, which can either be good or bad. Being busy allows me to get out of the house, learn new things, partake in different experiences and embrace oppurtunities. At the same time, there is such a thing as too busy because there simply is not enough time in the day.

My regular schedule in a week includes school, guitar, homework, dance, soccer practices, work usually 3 days a week and then sleeping. Plus the odd night to socialize. Soccer games start the end of the month, though, and I'm in a play who's opening night is the end of the month, too. And then exams are at the end of June.

It just gets hectic.

A woman used a spoon from the "used teaspoons" glass at work the other day. Not only did that gross me out(I wasn't in the vicinity to tell her "NOO!!!") but it reminded me once again that people do not read. And even the older generations, the more elderly folks, are not exempt from asking, instead of simply looking. I'm sure there are multiple reasons for the lack of left to right eye movement but that doesn't mean we can at least TRY to make an effort to read.

The younger generations these days,(I don't want to sound like a retiree) want everything instantaneously. There's no patience. No respect. No value given towards moments or objects. Texting, msn, iPods, movies and Internet all provide instant gratification. And if it isn't fast enough, well, I think everyone is guilty of complaining that something or someone is too slow. Even downloads, where you can get the latest movie, game, song, etc, before it's even released.

We, as a society, have lost patience because of these advancements in technology. And I'm not saying I'm exempt. I get my text on. I have a new iPod touch which I'm currently writing this blog on. I use the Internet daily. I get annoyed when people drive too slow. I download the occasional movie, or the pop song on the radio. I wonder if the radio is in danger if becoming obsolete. Even with XM or Sirius satellite radio you can quickly change the station.

I'm not against all this technology, nor do I feel it is the only reason for the lack of patience being displayed, but is one if them.

What I'm concerned about is the children in our society. The ones who'd rather watch a movie than read a book. The ones who need whatever they want right at that moment. The ones who don't know the importance of "please" and " thank you" and "you're welcome". The ones who don't care about others. The ones that watch tv, play video games or sit on the computer instead of going outside to learn. The ones that don't want to pay for something they can download. The ones that don't recognize the impact of a polite "hello", an honest "goodbye" and a sincere smile. The ones that don't know how to tell time from a regular wall clock. The ones that don't know what cursive writing is. The ones that use L337 instead of proper english in their writing. The ones that have never seen a vinyl record. The ones that choose to critisize instead of critique. The ones who can't enjoy the simple things in life. The ones who don't embrace the moments but instead wait, tapping their digital watch, for the next one to come.

Those things not only annoy me, but they scare me.

This is why I try to go on my computer only once a week. Try not to instantly switch the song on my iPod. Or why I listen to a full album. Why I go sit at the beach for a couple hours a week. Why I go for walks and watch the sun set. Why I have hundreds of books. Why I say please and thank you and you're welcome. Why I say hello with a smile to strangers on the street.

I also do those things because my mother took the time to teach me.

And because I at least hope that if I feel this way, that there are others who are taken aback or offended when children are not taught how to be respectful.

It just seems lately that there are too many young people who are willing to ride through your dirt piles on their bikes and then boast about it. Too many who tell you how and what you will play with them. And too many that are just obnoxiously impatient.

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Life Is An Open Road To Me...

I'm just trying to see if my new iPod can post blogs properly. I'll type a new one up tonight.

-LANA

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Her green plastic watering can For her fake Chinese rubber plant In the fake plastic earth. That she bought from a rubber man...

Good Evening to you all.

I have filmed nothing recently and have felt absolutely exhausted and drained of energy for the last couple days. Yet here I am typing away at 10 at night. What am I doing...?

Friday I participated in the 30 Hour Famine. It raises money to feed children in countries that need it. (ie: Africa). 30 dollars feeds a child for a month. It's a good cause and I've participated in it for 3 years now. Each year consists of not eating for 30 hours (obviously, because of the title of the event) and sleeping over at the school. Activities take place, like watching movies, having card games, playing games in the gym or just simply chillin'. And then we play manhunt around 11:00 at night (which turns into tag, basically) through the halls of our school, with some of the hallways having their lights out. It's a fair bit of fun. My group of friends and I stayed up until curfew, yet another year, that being 3:00 AM. Lack of sleep and fasting. What a beautiful combonation.

Saturday, with only 4 hours a sleep and having consumed a bagel with butter and creamcheese, I proceeded to volunteer with a woman who I help with her computer (a lovely elderly lady who's quite caring) at 10:00 AM. I then worked 12-7. Before driving an hour away to watch a dance performance. I got home at 10:something PM. And I was also told that morning that my cat (he was 18 and becoming quite decrepid) had been euthanized while I was at the Famine because he had a heart attack. Saturday was a very long day, to say the least. But I bought myself cupcakes. So it was all good. :)

Sunday, I woke up at 11:00 AM and managed to roll out of bed to get ready to go to a baby shower for one of my co-workers. It was interesting being the youngest person there. But enjoyable nonetheless. She recieved some really nice gifts for her baby boy.

Today, I got up at 7:30. Hurriedly ate an Apple Spice muffin (my mom does the groceries) and got ready for school. I then went to school.

What I learned today at school:

• It can (and will) snow in Canada where I live in the end of March.
• Having an 'Assign and Dismiss' first period, so that I don't have Biology, feels good.
• I had 5 overdue library books which I finally returned today.
• As I walked into the library to return them, I noticed people setting up for a conference and thought "Why didn't they put a sign up to say the library was closed?" As I exited the library I then saw the sign on the door. I can't read. And that made me disappointed with myself.
• Life isn't long enough to do everything you want to do.
• It also isn't long enough to go out of your way to try and please everyone. No matter what you do, not everyone will be happy with how you act. You just need to embrace that fact and carry on.
• I go out of my way not to disappoint or upset others. This tends to cause more issues for myself. I tell myself that it's okay. But really, there are times where I'd love to tell people to just gtfo.
• Proxies are a wonderful thing to find at school.
• I really enjoy reading the posts on fmylife.com.
• RingPops work as a makedo engagement ring.
• I think that if I ignore people long enough they will just go away...
• My English/Sociology teacher talks a lot.
• Drama class keeps me sane. Whereas 'drama' brings me closer to the brink of insanity.
• The comics on xckd are quite entertaining.
  
• Twilight makes me frustrated, sad and irrate. I read them before other people did. Please stop obessesing over the books? They are poorly written (yet an easy read that sucks you in as a reader) and will NEVER rival that of Harry Potter. I liked them when I read them the first time. Upon re-reading them, it was a painful experience. And the last book was so cliche and anti-climatic that I cried out of disappointment rather than emotional connections to the saga.
  
• I also realized that I'm glad to have the gentleman companion that I do. He makes me happy.

I'm sure I learned a lot more than that. Notice, though, how none of them are course or curriculumn related? Hmm...how odd...

Anyways! I am on a school trip tomorrow to a French Film Festival. We have an hour(not enough time!) to shop at this very nice mall before seeing the movie and then having lunch at some restaurant. For 30 bucks I was willing to have the day off of school. This is what I do come second semester: I try and get onto as many trips as I can. So far, I'm doing pretty good. I'm just not going on the Rugby Tour to New Brunswick in April because I didn't want to get hurt in a distant province. But I am going on the Arts Department trip to Boston in May, so it all works out.

I should probably go to bed... I'm still reading The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, though, so we'll see how that works out.

Goodnight.

-Me.

I know youre looking for a ruby in a mountain of rocks But there aint no coupe de ville hiding at the bottom of a cracker jack box...

I have two vlogs to edit and upload. I'll get them up as soon as I can. My grandparents are over, now, so I'm currently hiding in my basement typing this. They don't have internet, so it's all good.

I passed the postman today and noticed he had headphones in. I wondered what he was listening to and came to the conclusion of Spice Girls.

My March Break was fairly enjoyable. The Saturday I had a dance showcase.


Sunday I slept in and then watched a photo shoot that Bob Perks set up with my mom for dance purposes. That was a lot of fun.







Monday I went shopping and I bought new converses. They are a bright turquoise. I love them. :)

Tuesday I worked 11-5. It was alright. Wednesday I went to the zoo!!! :D And I saw a baby baboon and a baby mandrill (sp?) and Orangutans and Komodo Dragons and Gorillas and etc etc. But the Llamas and Polar Bears exhibits are under construction...that was sad.

Thursday I wandered around the next local town over with a friend. And we drank apple juice and ate a peice of giant chocolate caramel explosion cake. (I wish I had a picture. It is on his cell phone.) We then proceeded to climb on the rocks by the lighthouse where we found a spot to stare out at the water and talk. It was good to spend time with them and our discussions are always interesting, if not somewhat strange, but I look forward to them. It then started to snow so we headed back to his house for dinner where we had lasagna and then ice cream. It was a very enjoyable day.

I also saw a dead seagull. Again, sadly, no picture. I need a cell phone with a camera... *sigh*

Friday I worked 11-7. 8 hours. Joy. But it was actually okay.

Saturday I had my hair cut because it was starting to go crazy werewolf-esque. I then worked 3-7.

Yesterday my gentleman companion came over and we watched Fight Club. What an excellent movie.

So that was my March Break. I went back to school today. It was long, tiring and boring. But what can one do...? Not much of anything at all. I find myself looking forward to my courses next year. Which should, hopfeully, be English, Writer's Craft, Musical Theatre, Drama, Grade 11 Art, Grade 12 Art, Data Management (because I need a Grade 12 math credit) and a Grade 11 Design Technology course. For possibly my last year of high school, I'm liking my choices. :)

But now... I have prolonged saying 'hello' to my paternal grandparents for too long... the upstairs is beckonging me. We are going out for dinner, tonight. Maybe I'll have something interesting to share after that excursion into public...hmm...

Till Next Time,

Me.

So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be In love with all of these vampires So you can leave like the sane abandoned me...

Nothing too interesting so far today. I worked 6 hours. Yay.

People are interesting creatures. I try not to be creepy, but I can't help but watch their interactions while they sit at a table where I work. The two girl friends chatting about life, or the couple who keep staring deep into each others eyes, or the elderly woman sitting by herself drinking her coffee. They all have stories that we can only see a short glimpse of. It's intriguing. Then again, I've always been a person who wondered where everyone else was driving to while I was sitting in the back seat of a car on the highway.

I guess I tend to think about others more than myself. Where random strangers are headed to rather than my own destinations...oh well.

It's St. Patrick's Day today. I wore black and neon lime green striped leggings, with my black jeans rolled up to my knees. Styling, without a doubt. And then a green t-shirt with a monster it saying 'roar'. And I tied some green ribbon to my crossword converse running shoes, and some green ribbon to my bobby pin that keeps my bangs out of my face. I was festive. I like being festive. But the next event isn't until Easter, which happens to be the weekend of my birthday. Joy.

My space heater keeps annoying me. If I turn it up as high as it can go, which is nice and warm, it shuts off the power bar it's plugged into after a bit of time because the plug heats up and starts to melt things or something. I don't know...it probably is not safe, though, knowing my luck. Yet, if I have it a setting lower, I find it is not warm enough. I could go find a hoodie or a blanket I suppose to wear at my computer...yet that would require me actually making an effort.

*Sigh*

I am planning on going to the zoo tomorrow. Hoping it will not rain. That would be absolutely awful and I shall curse the weather gods or whatnot. So! I am quite excited. I LOVE the zoo. Just do. I've practically grown up there. Tis always good fun. :) Above is a picture of me from a long time ago at the zoo. My love for dinosaurs is also showcased.

Anyways! I'm off to dinner.

Til Next Time.

-Lana

Can you imagine no first dance, freeze dried romance five-hour phone conversation The best soy latte that you ever had . . . and me...

So...

I haven't blogged in a really long time it seems. My sincerest apologies. I was focusing all of my time towards dance. But I was in the performance last night, so it's all good now. And I am currently on March Break, so it's even better. :)

Not too much going on, lately. I saw the Watchmen the Sunday of when it came out. It was fairly decent. I enjoyed it. Although, I have read the awesome graphic novel so I knew what was going to happen ahead of time. Yet, it was nice to see how close to the storyline it was. Except for how the changed the end around a bit. BUT, because I HATE spoilers, I won't say anything more.

I made blue Jello the other night. And then ate all of it in under 5 minutes, I think. It was wonderful. I no longer have Jello now, though, so I need to go buy some more. True story.

Walking to work the other day from school there was carpet rolled up in the middle of the road. I wondered whose it was and did they not realize they were missing a carpet.


The next day a man was trying to tie, what looked like some large sheet of plywood or something, I wasn't really paying attention, to the roof of his car with rope. He had the doors open and was tossing the rope over the object to the other side of his vehicle so he could pull it through. I was glad I was walking to work so that there would be no possibilities of me being hit by the man driving the car or what he had tied to it.

I ate a container of "No Name" pringles chips today. I only ate them because they weren't name brand. I will never eat "Pringles" again. One of my friends puked them up this one time at a party. They smell awful and look like insulation. Never again.

I might film a video blog today. I filmed one the other night, but it's not very good because I was really tired and just rambled on about crap. So...basically the usual. :)

Anyways, I'm going to go through some photos to put onto my photo blog because I've neglected it for ages. You can see it here.

'Til Next Time. Hopefully some time soon...

-Lana