Wait, my Blog still exists?

Yes, yes it does.

I came back from Ireland over a month ago. I have been so busy with work that I haven't had any chance to update my Blog and lead a life as a blogger. I work at a day camp from 8-5 Monday through Friday and I am in love with my job. Working with kids, hanging out with some of the coolest people, and getting paid to do so? Who could ask for anything better? Not me. I grew up at Resident (that's overnight camp) Camp for Ten years and now I get to be those superheroes that I had looked up to! There are two reasons I have come back from the Internet drought. One, I've been getting twitter followers even though I barely post (thank you thank you thank you!) Two, launching this week are two of my greatest passions. Shark Week and The Uniform Project Year 2. Most of you I am hoping know what Shark Week is but The Uniform Project I don't expect you to know.

The Uniform Project was started by Sheena Matheiken a year ago when she realized in her job in advertising wasn't fulfilling. So using her love of fashion as her medium she made a dress, a simple frocked dress to wear for one year. Not buying any new clothing only reused, vintage, and donated clothing. And accepting monetary donations towards the Akanksha Foundation a non-profit for Indian children living in the slums. With a goal and dedicated followers she raised over $100,000 for the foundation.

This year she's trying something different. Well first she has her dress and dress pattern released for people to buy copies of her dress (Donating 10% to the Akanksha Foundation). And second she has her site hosted for twelve undaunted ladies to create their own project for one month for a charity of their choice.

The first of which is a lady by the name of India raising money for a school in the ninth ward in New Orleans. In addition to making monetary donations to the site you can also buy a limited run of each person's dress also money going to their choice. If you haven't checked out the site do so it is at The Uniform Project and donate to these worthy causes.

The real reason I'm posting other than to spread the word is to also ponder to the vastness of the Internet. Should I try this myself? Perhaps not to raise money but as a personal challenge. I've tried novel writing in a month (Four times and three times a winner), writing blogs, and even writing a new short story a day! ( that didn't work out too terribly well). Perhaps this challenge I may take up...eventually. I plan on updating more often. I miss the Internet.

Dear Emerald Isle

I'm leaving today for Ireland! So, updates will be more sporadic than usual. Working on a new concept idea for a NaNo or perhaps for a normal book. Will see.

G'bye!

Fanning Slowly

So, due to my mistakes as a youngin I kept my laptop on my lap. Not heeding the warnings of my brother about that the fan could over heat. So what happens? Fan breaks and I am out of a computer for two weeks. Yes though I do have an itouch I do not like the format for typing on it for blogging. So what's happened. Well I'm not sure if you have heard about this whole oil spill thing. That's not going so well.
On a Personal note I finally performed my dance solo. It went really well and I enjoyed every minute of it. (If you're wondering I danced to a mix between Nancy Sinatra's "You Only Live Twice" and Madonna's "Die Another Day"). I'm going to miss dancing at that school but I know these next years have their own plans ahead. I just don't know what they are yet.
On the Reading Front Currently reading The Mysterious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I'm enjoying it so far and I'm trying to get used to the reading on the itouch. It allows me to read when my classes get boring but the light often hurts my eyes. Only a few more days until I leave for Ireland.

I forgot to mention that didn't I?

I'm going to Ireland.

Collage

Nope, I didn't spell college wrong. Though I wouldn't be surprised if I did. I love to make collages. I guess because they bring even the most abstract things together at times to make things that appear to make sense. Also it's the combination of elements. From old books, encyclopedias, and online photos to makes something new. I'm working on a book for a class and it has two collages so far, and probably more later. Perhaps I will post them, probably not.

On the note of news, or odd and interesting facts. Top Kill operation of the Gulf coast hasn't been working so they are going to try something else. On the actual interesting news apparently Kevin Costner owns centrifuges that separate oil from water, he had helped design during his time on the movie Waterworld, you know if he hadn't focused on that side project perhaps the movie would have been much better. But now if he takes those down to the gulf coast he perhaps will become the equivalent of what Bono is for AIDS to Oil Spills. I don't know what's going to happen next, but I hope some more prevention will happen before another major disaster. But I will continue to make my Collages thank you very much.

Currently Reading: Slaughterhouse Five & The Strange Case of Mr. Jekyll and Dr. Hyde

Observing Blankness

So, it's been a while. Since the last time I've posted I've had Disney,closed a show, took exams, had Prom, performed in BC/EFA (Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS), and overall craziness. I've moved over to Wordpress to do a writing blog where I am attempting to write one story for everyday in the month of May. I know. Pretty insane. I have about ten or eleven. Not bad for a full time student with a bunch of extracurriculars. Today began more Dress Rehearsals, so I'm pretty exhausted. I'm currently working on a paper and presentation on the influence on the news media. I know this little blog doesn't do much really except sit around and collect dust but it does do one thing. Allow myself to get a perspective out to the world that no one else has ever seen before. Mine. I'll be back soon.

Currently Reading: Slaughter House Five by Kurt Vonnegut and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

P.S Smidgens from Gertrude Hawke are Delicious!

Strike! out...

Still on strike until at least tommorow...My AP exams are surely going to suffer. However this has given me a nice extension on my Critical Paper, so I guess I take what I can get. AP Exams are in one week! I'm stressing! Show is on Wedensday! Still Stressing!

This is what I like to call Hell Week and I'd like to personally welcome you!

Vacation to another Vacation

Disney was amazing! I had a blast with some of my closest friends and even though I may be having a bit of trouble with one of them, I still had a blast of a time. Whether it was going on Tower of Terror twice or going down Summit Plummet (even though I am scared of heights) or watching my friend be scarred for life in his first ride of It's a Small World I had a great time. But then I come back and what do I get? Another Vacation? Not Quite. My School is currently on strike. This is the second day off. I have AP Exams in two weeks and a show in less than that. I am freaking out! Oh and a Critical Paper...I should perhaps get back to that.

By the way can anyone define a "spiritual bottoming out?" Thanks! Back to work...

Welll...I do have a life

So I haven't posted in a few days, so there goes posting every day, but I have done it more frequently than ever though! I'm off to Disney for the next four days for my class trip. I'm very excited! (You probably can't tell through reading this though) However I am leaving at three AM!! But it should be fun, I'll be with my friends


I'm off to have an adventure!

Exhaustion

So...today was interesting I got really giddy I don't understand why...but I was happy and I guess that's the important part.

Shop 'til you drop

So, today was not hiking boot day. Today was get all of my camp clothes today. So now my closet is filled with a variety of colored capris and shorts as well as three new 'camper' shirts. Oh Old Navy, I do admire your clearance rack.

Show Updates: None, but I really wish I knew my schedule from time to time

Critical Paper Updates: Really wish that critics looked beyond the fact that it's a female Author and Female protagonist in The Handmaid's Tale and at some of the other...I don't know more important points, like the twisting of the Bible or on the comparison to a slave narrative? Just sayin because a writer is a woman doesn't mean we need to focus on it.

Personal Updates: My grades are..eh. I will most likely be spending all of my free time on getting my Honors Classes up to snuff, that's right, my AP Classes are just fine, it's my honors classes that are killing the GPA. I've also been asking close friends on what my biggest flaw is. And I'm trying to improve upon it.
editt.. I finally wrote a Zine after years of admiring those who wrote them, I Did it! Comment if you want a copy...or see me in school, I'll be carrying one on me :]

Off to jam pack my schedule even more

Christina

So, I'm late to the memo

Apparently April is "Blog Everyday" Month. And I'm late. Really late to the start. So maybe I'll post more than once a day to catch up. Unlikely, I do have some of the remnants of a life.

Show Updates: Rehersals are everyday and night, I actually have one tommorow, while the rest of the school is off. But it is a short rehersal so I can handle it. I have a costume for the opening number and it fits me perfectly...speaking of perfect fits...

Life Updates: I have a prom dress, it's pretty...I'll post a picture another time, but it's a copper-y color. It's the perfect fit, and I love it. I went to this place called Second Seitz (like the composer) in Skippack, the lady there is amazing she can look at you and know your size and the dresses in her store. If you want to find the perfect place for a dress I suggest there (And really reasonable). Unfortunately it's by appointement early so look them up! I also have been talking to my date more, so now I feel less awkward about the whole situation. So I am happy about that, however the boy I originally asked (who I like or is it did like) is now dating his...uh..date. I'm happy for them, because, well, he's happy. So I'm off to go bury my emotions, so our friendship is not ruined.

Otherwise, life is good, I need to get back to work so I can have a relaxing day tommorow

My Schedule Tommorow: Wake-up, buy hiking boots, go to rehersal, sleep. Maybe more homework...we'll see.

Catch You on the Flip side.

Hurry up and wait

So, my life has been a little hectic. Between rehersals for the Musical, dance classes, homework, and club meetings I haven't had muh time to update my Internet self. But wait there's good news, I have a date for the dance, class trip is in 16 days, Ireland trip in 75-ish days, and a job interview coming up for the summer. I can't tell you how excited I am to get my summer plans finalized and then off to a new city! I've also determined to lose weight or at least become more active for my Ireland trip.

Oh Summer, when will you come?

Pennslyvannia Monsoon

Hello everyone! School and this weather has kept me swamped inside with all this homework and rain. I just finished reading Margret Atwood's A Handmaid's Tale. I would have to say I love this book a lot, especially as a fan of Dystopian novels. This is the world that most moderate and liberal people are afraid of. The right-wing family values to the extreme. Don't get me wrong I am a moderate Christian and I am not the spawn of Satan but this book really opens your eyes to some of the attempts of some of the extreme conservatives to blur the line between where religion ends and politics start and how in fear we are ready to surrender to our basic ideals of religion and give up our rights. Written originally in 1985 right at the closing of the time of reganomics and the new right wing it's scary how much we today can still relate to it. However as enjoyable as the book has been I do not believe it will become an insta-classic like such books as 1984 and A Brave New World, due to te fact it is told from a woman's perspective ( so that's half the population that will not be immediately picking up this book) and she is of an older age ( there goes the twitward generational gap). I know currently this is taught in women voices class, I can only hope this will get out of that specialized classroom and into the hands of the modern reader.

I never expected that this blog would become a criticism of the things I read but...we'll see also exciting I got a letter back from the writer of my first Zine I read... I still need to reply and the writer of Sympathy Jones also sent me the sheet music I requested for my audition. I can't wait this week will hopefully be better

What I Want/Should Read ante tempus fugit

I have been and am a voracious reader. I also read several books at a time which makes life very confusing with school assignments. I have books scattered around my room and house that I am reading and want to read. So I've compiled a small list of things I would like to read before the Summer and in general.
So...on my list and on my shelf right now

Handmaid's Tale Margret Atwood (currently reading)
A Short History on Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson (Reading on and off)
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Tom Jones by Henry Feielding
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Caroll
Lolita by (Gosh darn it I forget who...)

read more Nathaniel Hawthorne, Sherlock Holmes, Classics, Ray Bradbury, and eventually read through the entire Bible


How about you? What's on your list? Any suggestions for me?

Catch you later
Christina

School versus Mother Nature

Dear Mother Nature,

I love snow...Don't get me wrong. I love snowball fights and sledding. But right now Mother Nature...you're ruining my life. Because of your little Snowpocolypse/Snowmaggedon, I now have so much work piled on me I think I'm going to be spending as much time digging myself out of my house as I do out of my homework. Also because of your antics you have pushed back my rehersal schedule, which now we're meeting Friday nights. If I didn't have social life before (HA!) I certainly don't have one now. Wait...I have a test Tommorow...nevermind continue with the beginning of the end, and give us off from school please!



Love,



Every Student on the East Coast

Up and Down, In and Out

I've been meaning to update but my world has been spun into a whirlwind. My teachers have decided that a six day break means that they can pile work on us...and my directors have decided to up the pressure on rehersals. Which means no time for my Dance classes! So I have been swamped with everything! I also came down with bad stomach pains that required two blood tests and an ultrasound by far one of my weirdest experiences that I have ever gone through and after all that I have no idea what caused them!
However I was able to recently escape and went to see the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians film, and I thought is was great! Of course I never read the books...Which that is my one big peeve is when a person sees a movie but hasn't seen the book. It's been a while since I've broken it. It wasn't the best movie I have ever seen, the plot was predictable, and the acting wasn't terrible but not terrific, but overall I liked it. As a Mythologian (A mythology Geek :] ) I loved seeing some of the Greco-Roman mythological 'villians' come back, even though I know they were already conquered watch out if you don't want any possible spoliers look no further...

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For instance Medusa (actually conquered by Perseus) owning a Garden Pavillion filled with statues, the Hydra as a nine person janitorial crew at the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennesse (Hercules), and the Lotus Casino where the Lotus Eaters from Odyessy fame came back to keep people in it's halls forever! It was enjoyable and great for the kids I think, especially those who have a casual interest in mythology. However I'm scared a litte too about this film. Will it become the next Harry Potter? It is based on a series of books, has a male protagonist, strong female character, male sidekick friend, teacher/mentor who has been keeping eyes on you, family with a secret, half-blood (Demi-god, versus half-wizard), and it was even directed by Chris Columbus (not of Pinta, Nina, Santa Maria Fame) who directed three of the current six Harry Potter Films. I hope not, but perhaps after reading the books I'll change my mind and other fans will too that maybe this too can become not only an obsession with the movies but also a increase of fandom around the books...which I will be reading once I am done the ones piled up in my room.

Falling, Falling, Snow Gently Falling

For the past few days the mid-atlantic has been pounded by a storm of the decade. And I have been holed up in this for these days. But at this point I'm sick of the snow. I've missed three days of school, I haven't seen my friends, and events like Formal Friday have their dates moved and making other events harder to participate in such as TWLOHA. I also miss school. I know that's really odd, but that's where my friends are. But I had some fun. Who couldn't in two feet of snow? It's not like you can't sled or stay out for too long or go out, or get friends together...oh wait. Well I had a snowball fight with my big brother and won after all these years, so I guess that should be a high point. Here's the point, I miss my friends, I don't like to shovel and when will it be spring?

Watch and Listen

Hey

It's me again. The 'all time reader first time writer' that you've seen everywhere from talk shows to fan letters. A friend and I made a bet that after we have read so many blogs that we would start our own. I delayed because I had schoolwork and some nervousness but then snowmageddon came and here I am. Who am I? Call me Christina, well that is my real name. My hobbies and interests vary. I like history (especially classical history), mythology, music (I play violin), theatre, dance, photography, writing, reading, fashion, and beauty products. Yeah those last two are right. Even though I take two AP classes and honors classes I love my fashion and beauty products at the end of the day. Though I don't have time to apply all I've learned I still pour over Fashion and Beauty magazines cover to cover until I have exhausted all of the information I can. So that's me. If you follow me or not that's your loss on my journey through life.

See you on the interblag