School (waaaaa)

Ah--it's officially the school year for me. I think we're going to have 180 days--8 days down, 172 more to go!! *Sigh* I can't believe it. Where I live, we started school on August 25th. I've had an essay and lots of algebra homework and a test to do already, but I really like my teachers. Unfortunately, I have the same algebra teacher as I did last year, which means the same WORK and STUDYING to do. I know how she works, though. Honestly, Mrs. S, WEEKEND HOMEWORK IS USELESS. But she can be pretty cool at times.

My wardrobe still consists mainly of Souffe shorts, tank tops, and sandals, so I'll have to revise a bit. Thanks Mom, for the awesome black skinny jeans/pants/whatever-fabric-they-are-made-of from Old Navy!! Recently I bought myself a buffalo plaid buttondown, and I can't wait to wear it. I've wanted one of those for awhile. Too bad it's too hot to wear it. . . meanwhile, I am experimenting with hair styles. Curly, two buns on either side of my head (sort of reminds me of a fairy), mini braid, pig tails. I'm trying to avoid the usual half-up-half-down and straight bob, so I'm adding small twists to how I wear my hair. Haha, "wear my hair." That rhymes!

We had our first home game last Friday, and we won. The band, according to Mr. M, did really well for our first game than any other first game. We had an away game this past Friday, and I hate to say it, but our football team was creamed. Really bad. Yay; I just realized, we don't have the usual marching band practice tomorrow! A break is nice once in awhile.

Right now, I am enjoying my 3-day weekend at "the lake," as we all know. Amazing weather fit for swimming, but not too hot, tubing, jetskiing, boat rides, etc. It feels good. I slept in until 10:45 today--you really can't blame me, I've been waking up at 5:40 for the past 2 weeks! Tomorrow is Labor Day-- kick back and relax, everyone! Invite friends over, go shopping, whatever. My family is having relatives over for lunch. Ugh, that reminds me--I have to do chores in the morning. . .oh well. Fun comes with a price.

Signing off,
<><><>Kristen

AIYAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

It's been what, 3 weeks now, since I last posted?!! Well, I just got a FACEBOOK (hooray!!!), and that's been dominating my time on the computer ^__^ My birthday was 3 weeks ago; 14 now!! I know this sounds cliche, but I actually DO feel a little more mature. I mean, I'm not playing with my little sister as much anymore, because she JUST WON'T STOP CHATTERING. I feel kind of band about it though. . .maybe I JUST DON'T WANT TO PLAY American Girls, Littlest Pet Shop, or Couch Cushion fort!! I'll find the time. . . For my birthday cake, Mom and R (little sister) made my cake. R got this idea from an American Girl magazine; a 4 layer RAINBOW cake, with blue icing and white icing to represent sky and clouds! It was really cute and creative. I'm surprised my white braces didn't turn different colors. . .oh well, that's the joy of eating cake :)

Last week, A (remember? my big sis from previous post) and I had the deadly, dreaded, everlasting MARCHING BAND CAMP. Our theme is James Brown (the "I Feel Good" guy, in case you don't know), and it's super upbeat, kind of jazzy music. One part is supposed to be kind of angry, and sounds like a riot song. Anyway, it was from 8 in the morning till noon, and 4 to 8:30. The break in between was so hot, we just couldn't march on that field. We went through all kinds of drills; from marking time, rotating, boxes, etc. I hated it, but I really enjoyed the sectionals to learn the music. I'm the kind of person who can play music sitting or standing; not simultaneously marching in formations!! (I can't multitask well.') And just so you know, marching is just heel-ball-toe; not stomping with our knees up like you would if you were a little kid.

This week was only in the evenings, and last night was parent night. We have about 60% of our show completed; we need to learn two more movements, and polish up a few things. I got a haircut again--little lower than chin length, regular bangs. I let my bangs grow out over the summer just so I could push them back, but now I want them back!! Dad and I also made the United Tae Kwon Do Demo Team--we can show off and get good publicity at festivals, openings, schools, and the like. Our first practice is tomorrow--I can't wait!!! I don't know what area I want to specialize in; breaking techniques or poomse(forms). . .I can only choose one. I also got my Saint Dragon girl orders in the mail; still waiting on Volume 5!!
I gotta go get ready for a daily class at the Dojang(TKD training)!
Kristen