Well, hi, chickadees! (And... chicka....dudes? idk.) I thought that photo was clever, was it not? So, anyway, quick update! Vacation ends tomorrow (=o). I'm sort of freaking out. See, I was not very productive over break... I have a LOT to do today. I will probably be up pretty late tonight. Which is okay, I guess, since I got 12 hrs sleep last night. (Though I am yawning right now, which makes little to no sense........)

Well, I'd better get to it! Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me! (Okay, I will admit it. I did spend the majority of break watching re-runs of South Park and Kim Possible. Don't judge.)

More later! CK

I'm the Get-Out-Of-My-Spotlight one!

Hi guys! This is the first post of 2011, yay! (And I know what you're all thinking- 2 posts in 2 days?!) Well, yeah. I'm back. In 2011, I'm going to experiment with photo-blogging, quickie posts from my phone, etc, so that I can keep my blog more up to date. It's hard since I'm always super-busy! So, you may have noticed that I updated my layout... The old one was nice, I liked it, but I wanted a more simplistic feel. So this is just an experimentation- hope you like it!

So, to begin, how about some poetry? It's been a while, I know. Here's a poem I wrote a few weeks ago... I was bored and feeling inspired.

The Real Me

People say I'm the brainy one

The smart one,

The genius one.

By people, I mean everyone

And that's just fine by me.

But I'm not just the brainy one

Underneath, I'm loads of fun!

I'm many ones;

I'm everyone!

So who are you to me?

I'm the optimistic one,

The sometimes narcissistic one

The never pessimistic one

It's really good to be-

The funny one, the happy one!

The almost always smiley one

The fearless one, the daring one

Everyone is me.

But I'm also the scared one,

The lonely one, the bored one

I'm the dulled and dimmed one

That no one really sees

But I'm the bright-idea one!

The crafty one, the happy one

I'm really just the nice one

And that's all I'll ever be

I'm the outrageous one,

The get-out-of-my-spotlight one!

I'm the would-be glamorous one

Screaming, "me, me, me, me, ME!"

I may not be the perfect one;

The perfect one isn't anyone

I have flaws like everyone

And that's what makes me, me.

I'll still be the confident one

'Cause I can take you down at Scrabble, hun

Remember? I'm the brainy one

Don't even challenge me.

I'm the real outdoorsy one

The musical one, the skiing one

If you thought I was just the brainy one,

Take a closer look and see- the real me.

I know that was pretty long- took up three pages in my journal! But I think it was really good for me to write. Sometimes, you lose track of who you are in life. You get caught up in what other people think of you, and you forget what you think about yourself. In times like these, it's good to take a moment to remember that there is more than one side to everyone! It was fun to brainstorm all the different dimensions of me, and then it was even more fun to compose the poem. I looooove the rhyme scheme. I know it's just a fun, playful poem, so it's not supposed to be some genius work of Wordsworth. But, hey, for 15 minutes on a Friday night? I think I did pretty well.

So, I hope you all have a fabulous 1st week of 2011- I know I plan to! School is starting back up, so I have a lot of homework to do... I hope everyone was happy and healthy for the New Year!

Let me know what you think about the new layout!

-CK

Hasta la vista, 2010!

Each year, just before the ball drops, I like to look back on 2010. This is nothing fancy, just a few lists I've compiled as the new year approaches! Now, time for me to sit back and watch the ball drop! Happy New Year's everyone!!

I am here in the final 30 minutes of 2010. This year hasn't been my best, but it certainly hasn't been my worst. Here is a quick recap of 2010, and some goals as I look forward to 2011!

5 Low Points

1. One year after my accident, hand still not recovered
   
2. Did not keep my Resolution (finish my novel)
   
3. Gained about 20 pounds, purely in snickers bars
   
4. Spent over $200 on beef jerky- waste of money!
   
5. Relapsed on my addiction to coke (acola)

   5 High Points!

6. Turned 14- can get a job! (didn't get one..)
   
7. Started High School (Even better, ended Middle School)
   
8. Some great trips- Florida, Montreal, Cape Cod, Boston
   
9. Lady Gaga concert!
   
10. Various writing achievements (This blog!)

    Favorite Day of 2010-
    

    The day I saw Lady Gaga in Montreal

    Things I wish I'd done in 2010-
    

    I wish I had stuck with my resolution… I really wanted to complete my novel. I guess I procrastinated in general in 2010, which was not good at all.

    Things I hope to do better in 2011-
    

    I hope I can be more focused in school and less of a goof! I also am going to try and act a little more normal.. At least, less in-your-face crazy. Also, I'm going to try really hard to fix my laugh. If you know me, you know what I'm talking about.
    

    Things I hope to accomplish in 2011-
    

    Finish my novel! That is a big one! I also am hoping to explore the more artistic side of myself a bit and find some new hobbies. I really want to start getting into piano again- I miss it! Additionally, I am going to work really hard with my physical therapy so that I can get my nerves functioning again. Last but not least, I want to keep my grades where they are right now in school. No more slacking! Oh, and midterms! I want to succeed.
    

    
    

    MY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION 2011
    

    Watch less TV and go on Facebook less. Conversely, I will focus more on my academics and hobbies. I will be more productive with my time.

    *Blogger resolution- Post more frequently. (I'm so busy, I've been getting behind! Sorry guys, many apologies.)
    

    
    

    -CK