Written in the Stars

I realize it's been almost a week since last I posted, and for this I apologize. Life has been one crazy tango lately (and not having an Internet connection didn't help).
So. Major points of awesomeness from the past week:

*This song:

(Don't ask me why. But I love it.)

*Camping with my Redheaded could-be sister and having adventures trying to get a small red ball out of a tree... with the help of friendly neighboring trailer park-goers.
*My growing team :)
*Psych
*Tantrum-inducing conversations
*Long conversations with people I haven't really talked to in a long time
*New BLING!
*Taking care of tons of stressful things and therefore not being stressed anymore!
*Unexpected yet pleasant surprises :)
*Carrot cake and skipping
*Junk food, junk food and more junk food.

*Seeing the stars... REALLY seeing the stars :)

*Pictures pictures pictures!!!

INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT:
Be careful what you wish for, cause you'll probably get it, and in threefold. Or more.
But if you do get it, enjoy it. :)

Prospects

You know what I love? <3 Having something to look forward to.
MY LIST OF THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO:
1. Pictures on Tuesday
2. Camping with another Redhead this weekend
3. Group date
4. Summer
5. (Hopefully) getting a job, and therefore having money
6. The Grand Canyon
7. My sister moving in a block away :D
8. Everything else good in life

What's on your list?

It's the End of the World As We Know It

May 21, 2011. Didn't someone say the world was supposed to end today? *Cue end of the world...*
(End of the world, you're late!)
Oh well. We've still got lots to live for! Like summertime. Camping. Friends and fun! Senior year (for me). College. LIFE.
You know what I love? Long walks/talks with your best friend on a warm night. :) Exercise! Also really cute guys. (What can I say? I'm a girl!) BIG BAGS OF CLOTHES. And s'mores. And stalking said cute guys on Facebook. Not that I actually do that or anything, right...? *cough.*

I already basically listed the good things of today, so I'll jump straight to our
INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT:
Most of the shadows in this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Longest Day

I have a fun game. It's called IMAGINE WITH ME. Wanna play? Okay. Here's how it works: I'll give you a scenario and you imagine what it would be like to be in it. Ready? Okay.
IMAGINE WITH ME that you have to wake up early this morning. (With me so far? Moving on.) You wake up early and you eat a good, healthy breakfast before heading out. (Healthy=a donut and some scrambled eggs.) Guess what you get to do today? YOU, lucky ducky, get to take an AP English Literature & Composition test at 7:30 in the a.m. THEN, when that ends at 11:30, you get to run up five flights of stairs to take an IB German test at noon. When that gets out 20 minutes after school did, you get to run down said five flights of stairs, down the street to school, and into Dance Company auditions five minutes after it's started. YAY! Two hours later, you finally get to go home and relax. :) SOUND LIKE A FUN DAY?
...I didn't think so. I totally rocked at the musical theater portion of dance auditions though! Zero to Hero, baby. Just like that. *snap*
I'm actually just really proud of myself for surviving today. The best part is that now I never have to worry about German ever again! Kind of. I have to pass the class and everything, but the real point of the class is taking the test, and it's OVER! Don't get me wrong, I love the German language. Just not that class.
So. Good parts of today:
*TESTS OVER
*awesome audition
*family movie time
*sister singing/bonding time
*tic tacs, pen clicks, coughing (answers)
*DID I MENTION THAT THE TESTS ARE OVER?
*donuts

So I guess the world is supposed to end tomorrow, so... I'll see y'all later?

INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT:
A world that can produce the Taj Mahal, William Shakespeare, and striped toothpaste can't be all bad.
-One, Two, Three

Optimismus (aka optimism)

Dear Blog Readers,
I changed the name of my blog. Just in case you didn't notice.

The inspiration I wanted when I was originally naming my blog FINALLY came to me, so there you have it:
Optimismus (German; optimism)
Yes. I do speak German. Kind of. I should be fluent by now, but I'm really not.

I figured since all my posts are about being all happy and stuff, this was a pretty good title. Plus, it sounds impressive since it's a different language. I hope. For now, the address will remain the same to avoid confusion. Yay!

STORY TIME
Once upon a time, there was a magical place where it never rained.
The End

(Holes. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?)
It rained a lot today!!! And it was cold. And slightly depressing. But OPTIMISMUS, right? So... at least there will be flowers and rainbows and not-droughts for a while :)

Speaking of rain... (I know I post a lot of videos, but... I promise this one is worth it)

Funniest music video EVER. Especially since I think it's supposed to be serious.

Good things about today:
*Homework done on time!
*Finally figured out how to change the font color on the blog title (don't judge, I was excited)
*White Rabbit candy
*Site-specific choreography (refleeeeeeections!)
*Oatmeal cookies (tastes like Grandpa L.'s house)
*Lemonade

INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT:
You are awesome!

Give Everybody Nice Sweaters

Happy Song of the Day: You and I (Ingrid Michaelson)

(I can totally play this on the ukulele, just BY the way.)

Don't you just love those days where it's pouring rain and about 12 degrees outside? In late May? Yeah? Me too. So much for straightening my hair.

Ingrid Michaelson, if you hadn't already noticed, is keeping me going right now. She is definitely at the top of my "I LOVE YOU SO MUCH" list currently. Also on that list are zebra-striped Snuggies, muddy buddies (Chex cereal covered in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar), good books, and new dresses. Also my gladiator sandals, which I can wear now without freezing! ...Except not when it rains and is cold, like today. Oh well.

Good things of today:
*unexpected nap
*BBQ chicken
*a game plan for life
*sunburn going away!

INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT:
When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.

The Silver Lining

It's definitely been one of those days. You know, those days where you run into people and stuff even more than usual, you can't seem to wake yourself up, and even the easiest tasks seem to take FOREVER. Call it stress, sleep deprivation, or a combination thereof. Whatever it is, it is no fun.
I guess I've accidentally decided to dedicate this blog to seeing the silver lining in everything... Hmm. Maybe I'll consider a name change. Thoughts? Anyway, I suppose now is the time where I should list off the good things that happened today and say something inspirational to brighten the day of whoever actually reads this blog. So.
GOOD THINGS ABOUT TODAY:
* New dress :) At least I felt pretty to some extent while feeling crummy.
* Long, heartfelt conversations (long overdue)
* House to myself for a bit to play the piano as badly as I wanted to and not bother anyone
* One, Two, Three. Wonderful movie.
* Finishing the Hunger Games series
* Ramen

INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT:
Life may bring you lots of rain, but rain will make the flowers grow.