At one point in time, I came up with a list of things that seem to make a blog legit. I have since realized that there is no way under the sun that I will ever become a Highly Successful Blogger (HSB). Here I present you with a list of reasons why that is the case.
1. HSBs can abbreviate any word and it sounds cool.
2. HSBs each have a Story. These Stories are different, life-altering, funny, sweet, or any other adjective that grabs your attention.
3. HSBs have husbands. Intelligent, good-looking, the-kind-you-see-in-movies husbands. From here on out, they will be referred to as "blog husbands."
4. HSBs know all the other HSBs, and are therefore unafraid to comment on each other's blogs.
5. HSBs have the best cameras available to mankind and know how to use them well.
DO NOT CHANGE THE CHANNEL; WE WILL RETURN AFTER THIS MESSAGE.
[Random side note: according to a common online acronym finder, HSB also stands for the Latin phrase "Hic Situs Bonus," meaning "This place is good." Somehow, that fits well with this topic, don't you think?]
AND WE'RE BACK.
6. HSBs are the most photogenic people in the world.
7. HSBs have the best fashion taste in the world.
8. HSBs can cook anything, with a recipe or without one.
9. HSBs have Highly Successful Blogs within a year of entering the Blogosphere.
10. HSBs have perfectly imperfect lives. [This is not universally the case, I know. But we're generalizing here, people.]
So that's my reasoning. One day, perhaps I will have a life story that merits widespread attention, but for now, I will resign myself to my relative anonymity. I have, however, coined the acronym "HSB." That should count for something, right?
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Miscellaneous
Today was a great day...for my inner child.
I sat on a rock wall and read 80 pages in under an hour.
I wrote a 3-page letter.
I met a nice person.
I sang along with some classical music I didn't know.
I ate ice cream.
I laughed at unimportant things.
I skipped and ran across a field.
I hung out with a lovely friend.
I explored new places.
I walked on a guardrail.
I did two cartwheels.
I scaled a rocky cliff.
Who says I need to grow up? (Although I did apply for yet another job today. Yay.)
Hurrah for spontaneity and good friends.
I sat on a rock wall and read 80 pages in under an hour.
I wrote a 3-page letter.
I met a nice person.
I sang along with some classical music I didn't know.
I ate ice cream.
I laughed at unimportant things.
I skipped and ran across a field.
I hung out with a lovely friend.
I explored new places.
I walked on a guardrail.
I did two cartwheels.
I scaled a rocky cliff.
Who says I need to grow up? (Although I did apply for yet another job today. Yay.)
Hurrah for spontaneity and good friends.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Everything
Today I'm presenting you with a smorgasbord of things. Maybe you'll find it boring, but I think it's all interesting.
The Sartorialist became one of my favorite blogs to read (slash look at) since my apartment buddy Michelle made me aware of it several months ago. I've never been the most fashionable person in the world, but I think the people in the pictures he takes always look so in style. I don't always like what they're wearing, but at the very least they're all extraordinarily chic. Today he posted my favorite picture yet, and so I'm going to put it here so you can appreciate it too.
I'm also going to give you a few more examples of the fantastic-ness just so your eyes can feast on things that are aesthetically pleasing.
("Aesthetic" has been my word of the day. I've used it about four times already in conversation.)
[The Sartorialist]
Secondly, here is another aesthetically pleasing thing.
LOOK. AT. THIS. CAKE.
[souce]
Thaaaaaaaat's it.
Appreciate its glory.
Revel in its presumed deliciousness.
Anticipate the day when it will be on my counter ready to eat...because it certainly will be.
Thirdly, the Unnamed Denominationalists are here again, which essentially means that it feels like all of Gordon came back for the week, except that everyone has aged thirty years and is wearing what could only be categorized as "mom clothes." (Sorry, Mom. For the record, your clothes don't look like that.) Problems with the Unnamed Denominationalists being here include ZERO PARKING on campus during the day, long lines for food, and odd worship music. Odd is not an understatement; we're talking piano, two saxophones, hand percussion, and lyrics along the same lines as the "Jesus is my Friend" video.
Actually, I think the video is a pretty good overall representation of the Unnamed Denominationalists. Intriguing.
Fourthly, I FINALLY turned in all the paperwork involved with student teaching today, which means that I can get a teaching license! Woo! I will be an official music teacher now. Scary thought, eh? I could be teaching your children how to sing do.
And re.
And mi.
And so on and so forth.
"DOOOOOOOO, a deer, a feeeeemale deeeeeer...." Except not like that at all. No one learns to sing that well that fast.
Fifthly, I've bought some new clothes recently. Would it be a good idea (and/or not vain idea) to do an outfit post sometime? Opinions, please!
Finally, I need a good book to read. Any suggestions?
The Sartorialist became one of my favorite blogs to read (slash look at) since my apartment buddy Michelle made me aware of it several months ago. I've never been the most fashionable person in the world, but I think the people in the pictures he takes always look so in style. I don't always like what they're wearing, but at the very least they're all extraordinarily chic. Today he posted my favorite picture yet, and so I'm going to put it here so you can appreciate it too.
I'm also going to give you a few more examples of the fantastic-ness just so your eyes can feast on things that are aesthetically pleasing.
("Aesthetic" has been my word of the day. I've used it about four times already in conversation.)
[The Sartorialist]
Secondly, here is another aesthetically pleasing thing.
LOOK. AT. THIS. CAKE.
[souce]
Thaaaaaaaat's it.
Appreciate its glory.
Revel in its presumed deliciousness.
Anticipate the day when it will be on my counter ready to eat...because it certainly will be.
Thirdly, the Unnamed Denominationalists are here again, which essentially means that it feels like all of Gordon came back for the week, except that everyone has aged thirty years and is wearing what could only be categorized as "mom clothes." (Sorry, Mom. For the record, your clothes don't look like that.) Problems with the Unnamed Denominationalists being here include ZERO PARKING on campus during the day, long lines for food, and odd worship music. Odd is not an understatement; we're talking piano, two saxophones, hand percussion, and lyrics along the same lines as the "Jesus is my Friend" video.
Actually, I think the video is a pretty good overall representation of the Unnamed Denominationalists. Intriguing.
Fourthly, I FINALLY turned in all the paperwork involved with student teaching today, which means that I can get a teaching license! Woo! I will be an official music teacher now. Scary thought, eh? I could be teaching your children how to sing do.
And re.
And mi.
And so on and so forth.
"DOOOOOOOO, a deer, a feeeeemale deeeeeer...." Except not like that at all. No one learns to sing that well that fast.
Fifthly, I've bought some new clothes recently. Would it be a good idea (and/or not vain idea) to do an outfit post sometime? Opinions, please!
Finally, I need a good book to read. Any suggestions?
Monday, April 25, 2011
Last week
So I may or may not have left the power cord to my computer at the school over the entirety of April vacation, which meant that I struggled to save my battery for the past nine days and thus avoided blogging. That's really very sad, because a LOT has happened in the past week-and-a-couple-days that is entirely blog-worthy.
1. Church. I have never, ever spent so much time at church in my entire life. We had church last Sunday (2.5 hours). Then again on Thursday (2.5 hours), Friday (2.5 hours), Saturday (4.5 hours), and Sunday (2.5 hours). That means I spent a total of 15.5 hours in church just this week. Crazy, huh? It was entirely enjoyable. I could write a whole post on each church service, but I'll save that for another time.
2. Clothes. First, I sewed a dress. I stayed up waaaaaaay too late (we're talking till around 3:30 am...) to finish it, and it has some potential. I need to make some alterations before I could even consider wearing it - I guess I'm not quite standard sized - but one day, I think it might be acceptable.
Then Diana and I went shopping, and I found a dress that I LOVE that was originally $42.00, and I got it for $18.00. Three cheers for discounts and sales! Finally, I found a pair of green shorts. I'm sort of in love with them...and that might be an understatement.
3. Exercise. I've gone running for the past four days in a row, and I'm planning on keeping that up. Win! I feel much more energetic in the morning, and, weirdly enough, I ended up having more time to get ready for school even though I'm doing more. Maybe it has something to do with actually forcing myself to get up on time.
4. Duct tape. I made a duct tape wallet, and I'm pretty proud of it. I guess that's what happens when you have a week off and no computer... A friend labeled me "one of those duct tape wallet girls," which I guess is true. Not sure if there are any connotations associated with that. What else was I supposed to do on a rainy afternoon after being poked by a kabob-sized needle in the morning? I maintain that it was creative and fun, even if it makes me five years old.
5. Books. I read John Steinbeck's The Pearl on Saturday (in 74 minutes, no less! I timed myself. Before you think I'm superhuman, let me inform you that it's only 90 pages.), and found it to be a very sad story. If I wanted to be really hardcore, I'd think about all the symbolism, imagery, hyperbole, etc. that was used because I know without a doubt that the book was chock full of it, but I'll probably save that for another time. After I finished that, I started reading A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini. You might be familiar with his other book, Kite Runner. I've read that and I loved it, sad as it was, so I figured this one would be splendid as well. Right now I'm 60 pages in, and I have yet to be disappointed.
6. Cleaning. Our apartment, as well as my side of our room, is sparkling clean! I plan to keep it this way as long as humanly possible because it's just so nice to have so much floor and table space.
7. Food. This week I made pizza with pesto, freshly sliced tomatoes, and grated cheese. It was heavenly - so much so that I made it twice. Next time, I'll make the crust too.
I also figured out how to modify the microwave cake to make it vanilla!
And I introduced my mom to Pinkberry. SO. GOOD.
(Fear not; the dessert-y elements listed here were consumed on Sunday. Lent was thus upheld.)
8. Final Things. I played my last formal Wind Ensemble concert at Gordon last week. It was a little sad, but mostly exciting. We do have one more performance with some community bands, but Wind Ensemble is pretty much over. I also picked up my cap and gown last week. I guess college really is ending, which feels weird. I don't feel old enough for this. I mean, heck, I still make duct tape wallets. I'm going to miss Gordon and all its quirks. There are things I won't miss, i.e. chapel requirements, the registrar, homework assignments, practice cards, and goose poop scattered everywhere, but I'm really going to miss all the wonderful people that I've met here that I won't see every single day anymore, as well as the music department culture (mostly...), the academic environment ( I know, I know, liking school is dorky), and my apartment. Oh dear, my apartment. I will miss them the most. That requires a separate post also.
1. Church. I have never, ever spent so much time at church in my entire life. We had church last Sunday (2.5 hours). Then again on Thursday (2.5 hours), Friday (2.5 hours), Saturday (4.5 hours), and Sunday (2.5 hours). That means I spent a total of 15.5 hours in church just this week. Crazy, huh? It was entirely enjoyable. I could write a whole post on each church service, but I'll save that for another time.
2. Clothes. First, I sewed a dress. I stayed up waaaaaaay too late (we're talking till around 3:30 am...) to finish it, and it has some potential. I need to make some alterations before I could even consider wearing it - I guess I'm not quite standard sized - but one day, I think it might be acceptable.
Then Diana and I went shopping, and I found a dress that I LOVE that was originally $42.00, and I got it for $18.00. Three cheers for discounts and sales! Finally, I found a pair of green shorts. I'm sort of in love with them...and that might be an understatement.
3. Exercise. I've gone running for the past four days in a row, and I'm planning on keeping that up. Win! I feel much more energetic in the morning, and, weirdly enough, I ended up having more time to get ready for school even though I'm doing more. Maybe it has something to do with actually forcing myself to get up on time.
4. Duct tape. I made a duct tape wallet, and I'm pretty proud of it. I guess that's what happens when you have a week off and no computer... A friend labeled me "one of those duct tape wallet girls," which I guess is true. Not sure if there are any connotations associated with that. What else was I supposed to do on a rainy afternoon after being poked by a kabob-sized needle in the morning? I maintain that it was creative and fun, even if it makes me five years old.
5. Books. I read John Steinbeck's The Pearl on Saturday (in 74 minutes, no less! I timed myself. Before you think I'm superhuman, let me inform you that it's only 90 pages.), and found it to be a very sad story. If I wanted to be really hardcore, I'd think about all the symbolism, imagery, hyperbole, etc. that was used because I know without a doubt that the book was chock full of it, but I'll probably save that for another time. After I finished that, I started reading A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini. You might be familiar with his other book, Kite Runner. I've read that and I loved it, sad as it was, so I figured this one would be splendid as well. Right now I'm 60 pages in, and I have yet to be disappointed.
6. Cleaning. Our apartment, as well as my side of our room, is sparkling clean! I plan to keep it this way as long as humanly possible because it's just so nice to have so much floor and table space.
7. Food. This week I made pizza with pesto, freshly sliced tomatoes, and grated cheese. It was heavenly - so much so that I made it twice. Next time, I'll make the crust too.
I also figured out how to modify the microwave cake to make it vanilla!
And I introduced my mom to Pinkberry. SO. GOOD.
(Fear not; the dessert-y elements listed here were consumed on Sunday. Lent was thus upheld.)
8. Final Things. I played my last formal Wind Ensemble concert at Gordon last week. It was a little sad, but mostly exciting. We do have one more performance with some community bands, but Wind Ensemble is pretty much over. I also picked up my cap and gown last week. I guess college really is ending, which feels weird. I don't feel old enough for this. I mean, heck, I still make duct tape wallets. I'm going to miss Gordon and all its quirks. There are things I won't miss, i.e. chapel requirements, the registrar, homework assignments, practice cards, and goose poop scattered everywhere, but I'm really going to miss all the wonderful people that I've met here that I won't see every single day anymore, as well as the music department culture (mostly...), the academic environment ( I know, I know, liking school is dorky), and my apartment. Oh dear, my apartment. I will miss them the most. That requires a separate post also.
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