Hurry...

Okay, I have until Tuesday for the first scholarship thingy. So I'm here to help. Here is all the stuff I've posted on my blog that might be scholarship worthy.

• Something Creative (need help with title too!)
• Strangers
• I Want to Live
• Done
• Weekly Routine
• Lost Again
• Need to Say Something

That's about it. So PLEASE let me know! I need to make a decision. Hopefully, I can post some new stuff later.

A Favor

Okay, for those of you who read my blog on a regular basis, I need a favor. I'm going to be applying for a couple of writing contests within the next couple of days, and I need to know what you think. I'll be posting a few more entries of poetry, stories, etc., or it can be on something I've all ready posted.



Please leave me a comment and let me know ASAP! I would really like some input so I have a better chance of winning.



Thanks for your help.



:)

Notice...

Hello my wonderful, bloggy fans! Just so you know, I've added some wonderful features to my page.

• Quote of the Month
• Picture of the Month - soon to come
• Book of the Month
• Movie of the Month
• The register to vote button
• And some other things I'm excited about!

So check it out! I'll try to keep it as updated as possible.

Working Woes

I forgot about the consequences I take on when I offer to take another person's shift.
EVERYONE THINKS THAT I WILL TAKE ON ANY SHIFT THAT IS OFFERED TO ME!


Wrong. I hate saying no to people, but I will. I'm a full-time high school students with a PART-TIME job. I'm not looking to make it full-time at all, or else I won't have time for anything, including homework. So people of Robert's Arts and Crafts know that Aleesha hates saying no because I am a sucker for a sap story, but I will if I have to.

I'm hoping my position will change a little bit, so I don't have to put up with this so much.

Secret Uncovered - Maybe?

I lack the simplicity I need to be happy. Everything must always be complicated. I want this, but I must give up that. Or I want that, but I must sacrifice this. What if I’m not willing to give up anything? Does that mean I don’t get anything in return? According to how life has been going for me so far, it sure does.

Something Creative

I wrote this with the help of my writer's block book. It gave me a word (clueless), and I wrote about it (it's an unbelievable process, I know!). Enjoy! Let me know what you think.

What is it with this guy? I tell him no, he ignores me. I try to move around him, he blocks my attempt. If I have to hear one more word about his “unique” personality, I’m going to shoot myself. How long has it been? Ten minutes? Twenty minutes? Smile and nod. That’s all I could do.

I may never grocery shop again.

I felt someone come up behind me and put my hand into theirs. I looked to see a ridiculously attractive man now standing next to me. (Fun fact; he was taller than the squirt who wouldn’t stop talking.)

“Honey, I’m glad found you," he said. "You wouldn’t believe the line at the deli.”

Squirt backed off a little and said, “Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize… you waiting for someone.”

“Yeah,” I sighed. “Well, if you don’t mind we need to get going.” I smiled. Finally.

I pushed my cart with one hand while the handsome gentleman still held my other hand. “Thank you so much. He would not take any of my hints.”

“Yeah, so I noticed. I was only watching for a few seconds, and then even I couldn’t stand him anymore.”

I nodded. “Yeah, I owe you one – I’m sorry, what’s your name?”

“Oh, it’s Ethan. What’s yours?”

“Amber.”

“Nice to meet you.” He was quiet for a few awkward seconds, and then said, “May I have my hand back?”

I looked down to find my hand still entwined within his.

“Oh, of course! I’m very sorry.”

“It’s not a problem. Maybe I could get a rain check for next Saturday night to hold your hand again.”

My smile grew bigger. It started to hurt my checks, but I couldn’t stop.

“It’s a possibility,” I said bashfully.

“How’s next Friday at 8:00?”

“It sounds good.”

“All right; it’s a date.”

I love grocery shopping.

Ode To My Fellow Writers

I've tasted small parallels of what a writer's life is like. For those of you who don't know, it's not easy. Writers are given the responsibility to tell every story how it is. It may sound easy, but trust me; it's not. They must share everything: all manner of detail, places, characters, emotions, and everything else I can't think of right now that involves illuminating all aspects of the account they are describing.

Being somewhat of a writer, I find it really complicated but exciting to try and unearth EVERYTHING. I love that there are unlimited directions a story can be told because of the way a character is feeling. I'm fascinated by the miracle of word choice; I am able to give the reader the exact picture I see in my head because of the expressions I select for the audience.

Even though I'm simply an amateur, I would still like to develop these skills completely. Think of what handy tools they are in life. What if one day, you need to write a really persuasive letter? I've got that covered. What if you need to lighten up your resume to seem upbeat? I've got that covered too! They may seem like mediocre tool, but when you have them, you'll use them more than you know.

So even if you think you're not a great writer, give it a chance. You're going to be grateful you, at the very least, learned how.

Music Videos

Due to lack of inspiration, today, I'm going to post some of my favorite music videoes. Boring, I know, but at least I'm doing something.


Paramore - Pressure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-MaaxgdUT4


Rascal Flatts - What Hurts the Most

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJEs1TyzL_A


Fall Out Boy - Dance, Dance


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvz0bvYmnto




And I can't get the stupid videos to work, so you'll have to settle with the link. Sorry!

5k Run

I did the Suncrest 5k run today. I have a few things to say:

• That 5k sucked. Every bit of that thing but the last part was uphill.
• The altitude was 1000 feet higher. Yeah, you felt it with the hills.
• Even though it was a bad race, it was still a good experience. I'm a lot stronger than I give myself credit for.

Quote Of The Moment

"life

is not about waiting

for the storm to pass,

it's about learning

how to dance

in the rain."

- anonymous

Friday Plans

Last night was amazing. I haven't had fun like that in a long time. In short it was a high school football game and a stag dance.

• Pioneers won 16-13 Provo. It was intense: first quarter no score; second quarter Lehi scored a field goal then a touch-down; third quarter Provo scored almost back to back touch-downs but missed one of their extra points; fourth quarter Lehi has the ball with thirty seconds left, slowly pulling off 1st downs, finally with 10 seconds left the quarterback throws it to the receiver to get a touch-down. We won!!! 2 consecutive games? That hasn't happened in a couple of years. We already beat last year's record.
• However, the best part of that whole game was when I caught a cute guy staring at me - several times in fact!
• The stag dance was awesome too. Dancing and laughing; I really needed it. Thanks my awesome friends for the fun night!

Happy Birthday To Me

Birthdays are weird. I was just thinking earlier how a birthday isn't originally special. Think about it - who came up with the idea to give you presents on the anniversary you were born? I would seriously like to know. I'm not complaining or anything of course; I'm just thinking.

It doesn't really feel like I'm eighteen. I'm sure it won't until I graduate. I'm still going to live at my parents house, go to school, keep my job... nothing is really going to change. Not yet anyway. But I know it's coming soon.


Well. I promise to write something in newspaper tomorrow. It promises to be a boring day.

Another Tool To Use

As most of you know, I am frequent visitor in the clutches of writer's block. I just thought I'd let you all know that I found another resource to use. And since I am the nice and wonderful person that I am, I thought I'd share it with you.


language is a virus


A writer's dream:

• Name generator
• Poem generator
• Translators
• Title-Helper
• Exercises
• Brainstorms
• Pictures
• And a bunch of other writing sources

A-MA-ZING!