hi
!
I'm in a weird mood and am listening to Justin Beiber...don't judge me!
went to Canobie Lake Park today and completed a great feat- I went on a roller coaster
! That's a huge thing for me b/c I've only been on one once before and I almost passed out when I came off- I was pale (well, pal
er ), shaking, and couldn't go on another ride for around an hour
. And the coaster I went on went upside down! I only did it b/c Yuka wanted to go on and we couldn't let her go on by herself and I was the only one brave enough to do it
. But it was pretty awesome actually, the only bad thing was I have a massive headache now from my head banging back and forth, along with the various spinning rides we went on
.
Also, they had a Summer of the Superstars event going on were people would impersonate Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Michael Jackson, Elvis, and "the divas". Of course the MJ show was every day
except Tuesday
. But we saw the Tim McGraw and Faith Hill show. The guy who did Tim was amazing and he looked almost exactly like him. "Faith" was pretty good too. After the show was done they came out and shook hands with everyone in the audience and when "Tim" came over, my younger sister Emma was facing the opposite direction so he just kinda shook her shoulder and she looked up and saw who it was and then turned to me "he shook my arm! He shook my arm!" totally awestruck
. "Faith" also said that Emma looked like a mini Taylor Swift, b/c she has the same hair except shorter
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Lys wrote:Glenstorm: NARNIA IS NOT DISNEY! It's Walden Media.
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)
I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Forgive me!
Morgon and his siblings are royalty, but in an agricultural society. There doesn't seem to be as much distinction between the aristocracy and the lower classes as in most kingdoms. Hed is small, and its kings and princes seem more like land-barons than anything else.
oooh ok. B/c I at first I thought they were royalty but then they started talking about farming and then I found out he got a crown and started getting very confused
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Are the Muse's lyrics "good"? Do you mean clean? Thought-provoking? Or merely well-written? I don't recall any swear words, but there may have been some on the album I listened to, and the worldview is definitely not a Christian one. They're pretty existential, I'd say, and sometimes difficult to understand. But well-written, yes.
Ok yeah, worldview is what matters to me. Thanks.
Ah, si, entiendo todo que tu digas. Y si, quiero aprender mas ... pero no me gusta la presion de escuela quando estoy apreniendo una lengua.
(Gah, totally off the cuff, that. Don't judge me!)
it wasn't bad at all
. My grammar and spelling aren't the best since I learned everything I know only from speaking it at home. Si intiendo tus razones para no querer tomar mas clases. Pero todavia vas a tratar a aprender mas?
Lady_Liln wrote:But, swimming and walking around Boston are amazingly fun. Did you walk the Freedom Trail or just general wandering? *loves Boston and is curious*
yes they are
. We followed the Freedom Trail for a little bit but mostly wandered. We've been to Boston alot so we know where most things are now, especially since my dad works in Cambridge
.
None of the songs are horrible, but "Brielle" is far and above my personal favorite, "Sailboats" being second. I do hope to hear your thoughts when you get the full album.
My favorite would be Captains of the Sky then Brielle then Sailboats. I just ordered the CD yesterday so I'll be hearing the rest soon
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Ali, I understand struggling to relate to peers your own age; but, you may be surprised at who you meet. Also, working in a group class setting isn't horrible and not quite as dire as your post sounds.
I probably did sound overdramatic
. But I've really had some bad experiences. I've had people insult and make fun of me to my face, or at least completely ignore and avoid me in pretty much every group setting I've been in.
AJoanna wrote:Ali, I know exactly how you feel, especially with the whole nerd/geek thing... and the wearing skirts stuff. Until about two years ago, I was in the same boat. But, don't worry, it'll get better. You'll find some kindred spirits, so to speak, and believe me, there are few things that are better than a great group of teenage girls.
I can't imagine life without the girls in my "group" now. Just hang in there, and don't give up on kids in your age group entirely just yet.
Thanks
. See that's why I like NW- I can have my kindred spirits on here
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Valia wrote:Oh, good! I'm glad to hear you're doing better now, GtG.
Ah, I see. Well, I like the heat at times. But lately it's been making me feel a bit weird---I don't think I've been drinking enough water.
And it'll be nice when I can step outside without instantly sweating.
And I somehow missed your comment about taking a class at a school before.
I took a math class at a Christian school in 10th grade (and 11th) and was scared absolutely stiff beforehand---I'm definitely not a people person, and I'm not good at interacting with people I don't know very well---but it turned out being a really great experience. The teacher was wonderful, and my classmates, even if I never really became "friends" with them, were nice.
You know, too, sometimes it still surprises me when I go into an uni class and realise that though there's no one in the class I know, I get along okay. I'm definitely not a "cool" kid, either.
I'm sure God will get you through it, if you end up taking the class (what class is it, if I may ask?).
lol I drink water alot so I don't have a problem with feeling weird
. I love the heat, besides that I'm allergic to my own sweat
.
I'm praying my class (if I take it) will turn out like that
. It's a writing class, which I would be excited about, if it weren't for it being at a school...
Ben, my rivalry twin wrote:*enters into the square with a tap of the foot* My sister has some dancing music on
ooh fun! What kind, if I may ask?
That movie I can not except as just another movie, I can do that with some but not that one..
yeah...I don't know any movie where I can do that. I always hate movies that call themselves based on a book when they're totally different. I still fume incessantly about PC and PJO.
I liked Edmund sword fighting Trumpkin... Thinks Oh and then the kiss at the end! I was like Aww! I'm so glad they added that! .. NOT! NO WAY! As you know I hated that! But anyway back to the stuff I like... Umm... I liked the battle just because it was kind of fun watching and because of the trees.
Oh! I know! The kiss was my
faaavorite part
! It was so beautifully romantic and when "The Call" started playing.!... *melts*...BWAHAHA KIDDING!
Hehe yep, we both hate it, as should any other sensible person
. Yeah the battle was pretty epic, especially when they run out of the ground, or open the pits and the Telmarines and horses fall in to them! lol, I enjoyed watching them die! Mwuahaha
. Boy, I sound creepy
. I liked Edmund fighting Trumpkin too and....well when they enter Narnia and find Cair Paravel. But that's about it...
Well we did have them all in a big book then that fell apart so I started getting them individually, and The Voyage of the Dawn is the only one I'm waiting for...
yeah I have one big copy but I want to get individual copies- easier to read
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Strawberries is the the best with chocolate! I have only tasted them a few times when they were already dipped but I did not do it or know how they did it then...
yes they are delicious, but I hate biting in to them b/c of my sensitive teeth
.
*gets a bit freaked out at the devilish face* AH!
Look who is talking!
wheee!!! I scared Ben! Mwuhaha
.
Yeah, well, we're both weird
.
So true!
and there is both of our most used!
lol! That would be really weird indeed! Though it would be better than nothing!
yeah but I sure hope I don't die that way
.
Yeah yeah whatever!
no it's "That is correct, ma'am (madame, miss, something respectful)". Since you have started using the proper respect, I expect you to use respect in your manners concering me from now on
.
TRUE!
NA-UH!!!
I will trust you till I go back and check
that's not trust! If you trusted me, you wouldn't have to check!
And my view point is the best view for sure!
nope, sorry- mine is!
*shakes head very disapprovingly* Liam Neeson does such a good job!
he does, but he doesn't completely have that wild and untamed side.
Lys wrote:*will check out Brielle*
yay! Do tell if you like it!
and also, you still didn't answer my question! And I even provided a link
!
So a few more thoughts on
GtG's class/outside group predicament....
I really think that the whole not fitting in/social interaction thing gets easier as one gets older. I
am a people person and a big talker (as
Valia can probably attest, even though we've only met in person twice and four a couple hours at a time), but I certainly had trouble finding people like me, accepting of me, when I was younger. I don't struggle with that as much now. For one thing, I myself have mellowed out some, but I also believe that as others mature they learn not to see you as a "type," a thoroughly predictable and unoriginal individual they can put in a box. Hence, social interaction becomes a much more laid-back affair. I really loved the Christian college I attended because I had such a large network of friends there, who loved me and accepted me for who I was ... but I also get along well with my coworkers these days, even though most of them lead radically different lifestyles than me.
I'm not sure if this helps, or even makes sense, but ... praying that if this class goes through, it will actually be a good experience for you,
Glenstorm.
Thanks so much
. I hope it gets better, though my experiences have gotten worse the older I got. I'm a much weirder and different person than I was 5 years ago, so I think that might have something to do with it
. I am
not a people person or talkative at all. Or at least I think so. I've always thought of myself as an introvert, but some friends of ours (that are pretty good at figuring brain types and such) said I'm definitely an extrovert, I've just been deceived in to thinking I'm an introvert. Which I can believe since when I was younger I was pretty talkative and extroverted, it was just when I got older and the teasing got worse that I got quiet and shy. But yeah, thanks for trying to lift my hopes up some
.
Mel wrote:Yes.
(Loves how applicable that answer is, and really, I just love the way Morgon is both without being self-conscious about it except in the context of his relationship with Raederle. It's such a nice change from the "I can't wait to get off this ball of dirt" attitude. And of course, McKillip writes it so well.
)
. Yes, the book is great so far
.
I've always been the odd one out, but never ridiculed to my face about it, so... I'll be praying for you.
But if I can extrapolate anything from my own experiences, it's that a smaller group and an activity where people actually want to be there is a better atmosphere. Which, ah, won't help if the writing class is compulsory for some of the students.
yeah see I've endured alot of insults to my face
and spread behind my back. I've had people point, laugh, whisper, and push and shove me around. The worst was when my best friend of 10 years turned on me and joined all the bullies in picking on me to my face and behind my back. That experience
totally changed me, and I've never been the same since. I suffer alot from insecurity which is part of the reason I hate groups of people. I'm never sure of myself anymore. But thank you- I covet your prayers! I'm really hoping I can convince my mom to not make me go, but if she does, I'll really need praying
.
There's another kind?
...OH! You mean
this kind.
*high five for my partner in calling The Epic One lys*
*high fives back*
dotK wrote:Ah, I see. Yes, the way you make it definitely sounds more healthy then anything you would get at....was it a bowling alley?
yep that's where it was
.
GTG, I'm sorry you've had a hard time.
Things will get better. I used to be the shyest and the tiniest kid on the planet. When I wasn't being teased I was treated like a baby. It was so annoying. But now I am President of Student Government and respected by many people. Some people still think I'm on the weird side because I was homeschooled, but they still respect me. You'll always find people who don't understand, but you will also find people who do.
I'm glad you've had success
. Thanks for the encouragement
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Jo wrote:Dear
GtG, praying for you in this. I, my siblings, and now our children went to public schools. Many of them are really not
that bad. If you do go, may you find a kindred spirit there. Often there are Christian groups in the public arena, which is really cool and supportive. And know that God is with you each moment.
thank you
. It is actually a Christian school, but the only groups and classes I've done outside the home were all Christian too...Yes God is with me, thank you for reminding me. It's funny how sometimes you forget the most basic things
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Actually, I always pronounce it 'lice", but I rarely think of the little gnat when doing so.
*thinks that "liss" sounds too much like "diss" or a few other nasties, so avoids it* The way I actually think it is a lot more sophisticated and ... epic.
And with great affection, to boot.
the only "problem" I'd have with Lys is that it sounds a bit...feminine. But I like it
.
Jo wrote:GtG wrote:Ah-li-sahn-druh
So pretty!
thank you. I used to hate it, but I love my name now...besides the fact that
no one can say it or spell it correctly
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Jo wrote:*loves Veggie Tales, especially the older ones*
ditto-I'm really not liking the new ones too much
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KK wrote:I was bad this morning...didn't get out of bed until half an hour ago. I can claim the excuse that I'm attempting to enjoy my last week of summer and my last week of a somewhat normal, non-adult life.
you should see what time my mom's side of the family gets up at! They are complete night owls, and like to party until 3 or 4 in the morning and sleep as late as 1 or 2!
Yes GtG, there are other singers that are good as well.
mmhmm...
Micah wrote:That's true I'm not.
Still, those were very sad episodes, even though I didn't cry.
Really? That kinda stinks. Is it sadder than Season 1? I know it has a sad ending.
Well, I certainly wouldn't be offended at anyone saying it was an awful movie. But, I'm not as purist as some people, and even though it did rather botch the story in so many aspects, I don't really have as many problems with it as some people. I'm very optimistic for VDT, however! We'll see how things play out.
yes they were...
much sadder. I've cried in almost every episode
. Do you mean
Marian dying?
Hehe yes I'm a crazy purist
. Yeah we'll have to see about VDT...
*waves to
stargazer*
TTFN