I'm Back!

Hi everyone,
Sorry it has been such a long time since my last post. I have a lot to talk about in this post. Since my last post I started college! Now it is almost the end of my Freshman year. Wow, to think that this year is almost over, is incredible. In just one week I will be back home. That is really strange to think about. Right now is the week before all of my finals, and yes, I do have a few more papers and projects to crank out... but for now I think I will get back to what I love to do, write blog posts. So starting today I am going to try to post at least once a week, I can't promise that my entries over the summer will be too interesting, but I will try my best to make them entertaining. This post is going to be short, just to get back into the swing of things, and by things I mean blog posts.
Good luck with your finals everyone!

-Rachel

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Hello again. I have one thing that has been on my mind lately... and that is rain. This weekend was the Relay For Life. Many people came to spend the day trying to raise money for cancer research, and awareness for the terrible disease. There were also a large amount of people who decided to spend the night at one of the local elementary schools, where the event took place. We all knew that rain would be in our future, but no one expected it to be as dramatic as it actually was. I imagined a few light drizzles here and there. But instead, we were hit with massive drops that soaked everyone completely from head to toe. I overheard two friends talking one of them explained that once this rain started it would not stop for the entire week. I thought that this was a bit over dramatic.
Boy, was I wrong. It has been raining and pouring for days. This YouTube link explains my emotions clearly through song.



Honestly, Rain, please just leave us all alone. We don't want you here. I will admit it has helped my allergies. I have not had to take my usual allergy meds for a few days. So I will say a quick thank you to the miserable rain for clearing away all of the pollen.

As you can probably tell, I like to use different colors in my posts.

Anyways, I hope everyone finds something to smile about even though the weather isn't so great.

-Rachel

Shoes

This year I realized my immense love for shoes. Converse, specifically. I really enjoy adding color into my life, I find that a little extra brightness really can change my mood very quickly. My small collection of Converse sneakers is nowhere near complete at all. I have had my eye on neon ones for quite some time.
A few days, when I walked through the door after school, my mom exclaimed, "I have a present for you!" Typically when she says this it is usually gluten free cookies, she is gluten free, or something small to hang on my keys. This day, was different. When I opened the bag of goodies, there was no food in it, no little trinkets, but a pair of neon pink converse. My eyes almost popped out of my head.
This picture doesn't really show how neon my new shoes actually are. I almost need sunglasses just to look at them. They make me really happy. In my collection of Converse I have red and brown shoes. I love each of them for their own reasons. But my love for my new neon pink ones is pretty obvious. So if you see me walking down the hallway or out around town, be sure to put on a pair of sunglasses if you want to look at my bright new kicks.

The weather lately has been pretty crummy, it has been very dull and boring out. I hope that my bright shoes will add a little sunshine into your life. I know they help me smile during this gloomy week.

Keep smiling, we're (the seniors) just about done!!!
-Rachel

Assassins.

So lately I have been looking for something to inspire a new post. Today was the day that I found my inspiration. It is a little (not little at all actually) game called Assassins. It is played by high school seniors. The object of the game is to "kill" your target, by shooting them with a water gun. This game has brought out the competitive side in me, that I thought was nonexistent.

There are many different types of water guns.

Some of them are huge, and are almost bigger than I am.These water guns mean business. Their owners are not playing a silly game. They want to win, and will do anything for a victory.

If this type of water gun doesn't catch your eye... then maybe another one of these enormous ones will.
Some of these guns are so big that they require an instruction manual just to understand them.
After the big guns, are the not as intimidating ones. I will be carrying one of these, because it is big enough to make the perfect shot, and small enough to carry around.

After these ones, come the not so serious little squirt guns. They come in all different shapes and colors. Some of these water guns are only purchased because of their appearance, not because they are good water guns.

Here are a few of my favorites...

These tiny squirt guns are by far my favorite. They are much better than the giant water guns that can hold gallons of water. I would much rather carry these around, than the enormous ones.

I think that might be enough for now. Good luck everyone. The game officially starts... NOW!
-Rachel

Newest Viral Video

So recently there has been a song stuck in my head. For some reason I can't get it out... the reason is because it is being played everywhere I go. This song is by a 13 year old girl. I'm pretty sure most people have heard it by now, because it has been on YouTube and all over the news. I am talking about the song Friday, by Rebecca Black. (I'm not sure how to upload videos onto my blog yet... so there is the link... it's also here).

A few of her "brilliant" lyrics are...

Seven a.m., waking up in the morning
Gotta be fresh, gotta go downstairs
Gotta have my bowl, gotta have cereal
Seein’ everything, the time is goin’
Tickin’ on and on, everybody’s rushin’
Gotta get down to the bus stop
Gotta catch my bus, I see my friends (My friends)

Kickin’ in the front seat
Sittin’ in the back seat
Gotta make my mind up
Which seat can I take?

I have always had that same issue, when there are no open seats in the front (and a 12 year old is driving) but there is an open seat in back... I am just never sure where I should sit. I also would like to thank Miss Black for reasurring me that I should sit in the back seat. She really taught me a lot in just a short song.

And another thank you to Miss Black for teaching me the days of the week. She explains in simple terms the way that a week plays out.

Yesterday was Thursday, Thursday
Today i-is Friday, Friday (Partyin’)
We-we-we so excited
We so excited
We gonna have a ball today

Tomorrow is Saturday
And Sunday comes after … wards
I don’t want this weekend to end

I was never really sure what day came after Friday, but thanks to her I am now 100% positive. I would like to ask everyone reading this, that if I ever produce something as "wonderful" as this song, that you will tell me how "awesome" it really is.

My favorite part of her song, if you can call it that, is the chorus.

It’s Friday, Friday
Gotta get down on Friday
Everybody’s lookin’ forward to the weekend, weekend
Friday, Friday
Gettin’ down on Friday
Everybody’s lookin’ forward to the weekend

This may be the one valid point in her whole song. Everybody is always "lookin' forward to the weekend" I know I sure am.

I don't mean to be mean with this blog post, but I just had to get my thoughts, and this song, out of my head. I will say that I am pretty impressed that a 13 year old is able to get 44,075,303 (and counting) hits on YouTube. That is pretty cool.

I am looking forward to more of her "amazing" "songs". I wasn't sure which one I should put in quotation marks, because I was not sure which one I was being more sarcastic about. Did I really want to stress that I thought her song is "amazing" or did I want to comment on the fact that she can even call it a "song"? I don't know.

I think that this post is a little harsh. And I am sorry, Rebecca, if it offends you in anyway. I just wanted to get my thoughts out for everyone to read.

If I were her right now, I would sit down with a nice cup of tea and come up with a better song. But that's just my opinion.

-Rachel

SNOW? and Other Silly Things

Recently I have discovered two things. The first is a website called Dear blank, please blank. I love reading them. Back when I had actual homework to do after school, I would spend most of my time procrastinating by looking at this website. One that I can relate to:

Dear tall people,

Being short isn't so bad. We have rational fears like heights and grizzly bears. You have stupid fears like doorways and ceiling fans.

Sincerely, anonymous.

This website is amazing. It really makes me laugh. I could fill up my entire blog with my favorite messages to ____ (blank). But I won't because I still have more things to talk about.

The second thing that I want to discuss is the upcoming snow storm. Ok, let's be serious, it is the middle of March. I was hoping that it would snow on March 5th, because that is my birthday, and I was born in a blizzard, but it didn't. So why should it snow now? Really, I wrote about snow a few months ago. I think it's time to be done. Because if it doesn't stop snowing all of our houses are going to look like this...The last snow storm we had I thought I was going to be buried alive under a snowbank. When I would take Max, my puppy, for a walk I was afraid that his little legs would sink all the way down, and he would be lost forever. He did sink down very far, but he enjoyed hopping around like a bunny. But really, as much as I love watching Max hop around, I really do not want any more snow.

So, I checked the weather (I am also experimenting with using links) and I discovered this image.
Immediately my mouth fell open, and I had to contain myself from letting out a loud wail. "ARE WE SEROUS?" Chance of snow from 2pm until 2am. I am disgusted in the weather at the current moment in time. I was so ready to put away my winter clothes, and throw my boots into the closet... but instead I have to put on my big puffy coat, and hat and gloves, to go trekking to and from school. Wonderful! Is it so much to ask for just another nice warm day? Instead we are going to be hit with a mountain of wintry flakes. I can't even bear to look back at my older posts where I expressed my love for the fluffy snow. I've had enough, and I'm ready for warmth and sun.

Ok, I think that is enough about snow.

In other news, I found my Pink (that looks kind of silly) nail polish that I have been looking for. After years, of searching I found it. I would like to thank an anonymous source for bringing me this wonderful color.

If you cannot read the label it says "Sinful Colors" and the color is "Fusion Neon" Really, anything with that name has to be perfect. Thank you so much for helping me find this color. The moment I got home I painted my nails and each time I look down at them a huge grin spreads over my face. I can't wait for the sun to hit them tomorrow... oh wait, it will be hidden by the falling snow. Either way, I am not going to let the chance of snow ruin my wonderful new pink nails. They are so bright they might even melt some of the snow. I mean anything can happen, it is going to snow in the middle of march...

As much as I am upset about the recent weather predictions, I will say that I do think it is absolutely gorgeous the morning after a big snowfall. It reminds me of a winter wonderland, because that's what it is.

Ok, I think that is all for now. Now that I really understand this blogging thing, I might try using different fonts, or more colors, or even video clips.

Thanks to everyone for reading my thoughts and ramblings.

-Rachel

Nail Polish Colors (continued)

So tonight, like most nights, I was searching again for my mysterious nail polish color. I think I am officially becoming obsessive. I just want to find this color. Then I feel like everything else will fall into place. I found several pictures of my nail polish. I think I have found it, but I'm not completely sure. The only solution for this issue is... I'll have to buy each color that I find. I remember freshman year someone was telling me that there was also a neon green and a neon yellow nail polish that went along with the mysterious pink. So I searched for those colors, and found this... The only thing is, the picture is way too small to figure out who makes it. So I guess my search continues.
Then I found another color, and it looked very close to what I am looking for. I thought that I had found it (see below) But then when I looked online it came out in 2009. I was a freshman in 2007-08, so unless people were able to travel into the future to get this color I don't think it's "the one".
Then I discovered this wonderful collection of colors. First there is the pink... obviously.
Next there is the neon green, which I think I would enjoy wearing. I really like that one a lot. It would match my neon green backpack for school.
Then comes the neon yellow. I would also love to wear it, especially on a bright sunny summer day. I think this would glow perfectly in the sun.
Next, there is the bright orange. I am not really a fan of orange nail polish... bit with this one I could make an exception. This color sort of reminds me of Kraft Macaroni And Cheese (my favorite). Next is a pinkish salmon color. I kind of like it, but it doesn't really go along with my neon theme. And finally, there is the blue. I really like this one a lot. I would love to wear this one.
This is the last image, I swear. It is a picture of all of the colors, and their names. Which I find very helpful, because I will definitely be buying them. If you notice the image at the bottom, it shows what the polishes look like when they are painted on nails. I realize that none of these colors are my mysterious pink color. So I guess that means I have to keep looking. I might still have to search for my color, but I have all of these new ones to try.

If you have any ideas about the pink neon color that I am searching for please let me know. Thanks a bunch! Happy painting.
-Rachel