So, when practically my whole church knows something (expect my pastor, oddly enough), and none of my friends do, I figured I should say something. My scoliosis has progressed over a year and a half (only my mom always thinks that it's six months, but the x-rays are really a year and a half apart), and now I also have something called Schuerman's Kyphosis. I will need back surgery, but at elast I'll gain like two inches from it. I have to have two surgeries, on going in from the back, and one from the front. I'll be in the hospital for a week, and at a home for as long as the docotors make me (since I'll be ready to go back pretty quickly, that I know about myself). The strangest thing is, though, I'm not in pain. I'm supposed to be in a lot of pain, and requring lots of ibuprofen. But I'm not, and it's supposed to be impossible for me to sit up straight, but I am right now.
We don't know when the surgery will be, we still need to meet a couple of other doctors. I've been praying with God and came up with a perfectly good reason for God to make sure that the surgery happens when I want it to happen.
Anyway, it's easier for me to either laugh and joke about my srugery, or for it not to be talked about at all.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
HAIL TO THE CHIEF- BARACK OBAMA!!!!
So, in my world of DVRs BARACK OBAMA IS NOW THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!! I am currently watching his speech. Quite interesting.
Some quotes from it:
1.“[E]very so often, the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebearers, and true to our founding documents.”
2. “Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met.”
3. “Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.”
4. “[T]here are some who question the scale of our ambitions — who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.”
5. “We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.”
6. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, and nonbelievers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.”
7. “To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.”
8. “Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends — hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old. These things are true.”
9. “This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed — why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent Mall, and why a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.”
10. “America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back, nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.”
Of course, there were many other good ones.
I have another TV live on CNN, and it is showing the Obamas going to the balls. First Lady Michelle Obama's (I like saying that even more) dress, well.... she makes it work. If I were to see it without her in it I would go "EWW!", but she makes it work.
In the band room before school, several of us were gathered around Mr. C.'s laptop, watching the crowd, since the ceremony had not started. Ashton is in D.C., so when ever an old man was shown we would all say "Hi Ashton!" It was funny. I hope she got me a shirt.
So, between when Vice-President Biden and President Obama were sworn in, there was a musical interlude. It was freakin' awesome (and you know it was, because I just said that), it had Yo-Yo Ma (he's amazing), a clarinet player (my goal now is to sound like him), John Williams composed it (John Williams is MY ABSOLUTE MOST FAVOURITE COMPOSER), and OBAMA BECAME PRESIDENT OBAMA DURING IT! (because of how he officially becomes President at noon eastern on January 20th.)
Now, it is almost time for me to watch all the bands in the parade (and there is a lot of them).
Finally, based on some negative comments I got today, mainly based upon my reading "The Audacity of Hope", and I decided, I would like to be president someday. Or at least a Senator. But sush, don't tell my parents or teachers anybody like that.
HAIL TO THE CHIEF, PRESIDENT OBAMA!
Some quotes from it:
1.“[E]very so often, the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebearers, and true to our founding documents.”
2. “Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met.”
3. “Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.”
4. “[T]here are some who question the scale of our ambitions — who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.”
5. “We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.”
6. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, and nonbelievers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.”
7. “To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.”
8. “Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends — hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old. These things are true.”
9. “This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed — why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent Mall, and why a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.”
10. “America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back, nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.”
Of course, there were many other good ones.
I have another TV live on CNN, and it is showing the Obamas going to the balls. First Lady Michelle Obama's (I like saying that even more) dress, well.... she makes it work. If I were to see it without her in it I would go "EWW!", but she makes it work.
In the band room before school, several of us were gathered around Mr. C.'s laptop, watching the crowd, since the ceremony had not started. Ashton is in D.C., so when ever an old man was shown we would all say "Hi Ashton!" It was funny. I hope she got me a shirt.
So, between when Vice-President Biden and President Obama were sworn in, there was a musical interlude. It was freakin' awesome (and you know it was, because I just said that), it had Yo-Yo Ma (he's amazing), a clarinet player (my goal now is to sound like him), John Williams composed it (John Williams is MY ABSOLUTE MOST FAVOURITE COMPOSER), and OBAMA BECAME PRESIDENT OBAMA DURING IT! (because of how he officially becomes President at noon eastern on January 20th.)
Now, it is almost time for me to watch all the bands in the parade (and there is a lot of them).
Finally, based on some negative comments I got today, mainly based upon my reading "The Audacity of Hope", and I decided, I would like to be president someday. Or at least a Senator. But sush, don't tell my parents or teachers anybody like that.
HAIL TO THE CHIEF, PRESIDENT OBAMA!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
President Obama. Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?
So, I can safely say that I was one of the youngest people, not from either Delaware or Illinois, to have, in 2005, have heard of both Obama and Biden, know that they were both senators, what state they were from, and know that they were both democrats.
Let me explain myself. In 2005, I went to visit my family in Chicago. All the adults were telling us about this new Senator who they were quite impressed by. He was from the area, had a great sense of hope, and had excellent policies.
Then, we had state reports in 5th grade. I was like the 6th from last person to be able to choose. But, I was able to choose my 2nd state. A state that had really intrigued me for some reason. Delaware. I soon discovered, there's practically no one famous from Delaware. So, instead of writing about several people from the state, I just did one big long thing about this senator who had been in the Senate foreve, it seemed. Like 30 years or something. His name? Joe Biden.
At the time, if you had asked me who Barack Obama or Joe Biden was, I could give you a good response. At least better than "some guy."
A year ago, I was torn between supporting Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. From what I had seen on the news, I liked both their policies. Some days I like one more than the other, the next day, it would be switched. So, I did a comparison chart of the two off of both of their websites, based on topics I knew things about/cared about. Several things made me lean towards Obama- his education policies, and the fact that he had an extensive list of things relating to the environment that I liked, on Clinton's site, I couldn't even find anything about the environment.
I should look up what the exact day this was on. I did it at the same time as Bush's last State of the Union address.
Then, I was home sick on Super Tuesday. My parents were still undecided on who to vote for as of the night before. So, as she left to cast her vote, I asked her who she ended up voting for. "Obama. And not just because my 12 year old daughter told me to." Sweet. I helped influence who my parents voted for. Normally it's the other way around, when discussing politics, kids normally just repeat what their parents say, instead of watching the news and making their own opinion.
Then came August it was almost 10 o'clock, the Friday before the Democratic National Convention (I watched both conventions, by the way). I went to msn.com to look up some tech article. At the top of the screen I see "Joe Biden to be dem. V.P. nominee." I announced that to my dad, and then ran upstairs and happily told my mom the news. I was delighted that someone I did a report on in fifth grade went from being some senator guy to a person I saw interviewed on the Today show, to a vice-president nominee, to a vice-president elect, to a vice-president. But, hopefully not a president in at least the next four years. I'll let you figure that one out.
Today, I realized something. In fifth grade we had to make a list of our top 15 states that we would like to do a report on. I can't remember what states were number three on, but I can remember that the first two were:
1. Illinois
2. Delaware.
On inauguration day, what order will it be?
1. Illinois
2. Delaware.
Now, that's just uncanny of me.
Edit: Just looked up the date of Bush's last State of the Union address. I have been an offical Obama fan since slightly after 6pm, Pacific time, January 28, 2008.
Let me explain myself. In 2005, I went to visit my family in Chicago. All the adults were telling us about this new Senator who they were quite impressed by. He was from the area, had a great sense of hope, and had excellent policies.
Then, we had state reports in 5th grade. I was like the 6th from last person to be able to choose. But, I was able to choose my 2nd state. A state that had really intrigued me for some reason. Delaware. I soon discovered, there's practically no one famous from Delaware. So, instead of writing about several people from the state, I just did one big long thing about this senator who had been in the Senate foreve, it seemed. Like 30 years or something. His name? Joe Biden.
At the time, if you had asked me who Barack Obama or Joe Biden was, I could give you a good response. At least better than "some guy."
A year ago, I was torn between supporting Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. From what I had seen on the news, I liked both their policies. Some days I like one more than the other, the next day, it would be switched. So, I did a comparison chart of the two off of both of their websites, based on topics I knew things about/cared about. Several things made me lean towards Obama- his education policies, and the fact that he had an extensive list of things relating to the environment that I liked, on Clinton's site, I couldn't even find anything about the environment.
I should look up what the exact day this was on. I did it at the same time as Bush's last State of the Union address.
Then, I was home sick on Super Tuesday. My parents were still undecided on who to vote for as of the night before. So, as she left to cast her vote, I asked her who she ended up voting for. "Obama. And not just because my 12 year old daughter told me to." Sweet. I helped influence who my parents voted for. Normally it's the other way around, when discussing politics, kids normally just repeat what their parents say, instead of watching the news and making their own opinion.
Then came August it was almost 10 o'clock, the Friday before the Democratic National Convention (I watched both conventions, by the way). I went to msn.com to look up some tech article. At the top of the screen I see "Joe Biden to be dem. V.P. nominee." I announced that to my dad, and then ran upstairs and happily told my mom the news. I was delighted that someone I did a report on in fifth grade went from being some senator guy to a person I saw interviewed on the Today show, to a vice-president nominee, to a vice-president elect, to a vice-president. But, hopefully not a president in at least the next four years. I'll let you figure that one out.
Today, I realized something. In fifth grade we had to make a list of our top 15 states that we would like to do a report on. I can't remember what states were number three on, but I can remember that the first two were:
1. Illinois
2. Delaware.
On inauguration day, what order will it be?
1. Illinois
2. Delaware.
Now, that's just uncanny of me.
Edit: Just looked up the date of Bush's last State of the Union address. I have been an offical Obama fan since slightly after 6pm, Pacific time, January 28, 2008.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Bye-Bye Bush
So, I have neglected my blog for awhile. Bad me.
So, anyway...
I watched Bush's farewell address last night. I threw confetti at the end. For future reference: whenever throwing 50 million pieces little pieces of paper, throw them on hard floor that you can sweep, as opposed to carpet that cannot be swept up. Unless you know where the vaucum is. It took forever to pick up.
The entire time I was watching, I couldn't help but outline a monkey in Bush (I started to type Snape there. LOL. I blame the Pottercast I'm currently listenting to. They're discussing Snape and legilmency). Anyway, back to the monkeys. And who says we didn't evolve from apes? Bush is fine example of the proof of evolution.
My friend Ashton is a lucky duck and is going to the innaguartion of Obama. We were talking about that with the school newspaper advisor yesterday, and he was jealous and said he would load her with homework so she can't enjoy it. (The newspaper advisor is also a 7th grade science teacher, and Ashton is in 7th grade. I got unlucky and had Umbridge for half of the year last year until she got fired, since Lupin got deployed with the National Gaurd to Nigeria.
Ashton and I figured that I couldn't hideaway in her suitcase and come, so if she can, she'll get Obama's autograph for me. She also agreed to get me a t-shirt if she can find me, and then I would reimburst her when she gave it to me. Ashton rocks.
See ya on Tuesday evening for my "Commentary on the first Hours of the Obama Administration". I'll hopefully post it Tuesday night.
So, anyway...
I watched Bush's farewell address last night. I threw confetti at the end. For future reference: whenever throwing 50 million pieces little pieces of paper, throw them on hard floor that you can sweep, as opposed to carpet that cannot be swept up. Unless you know where the vaucum is. It took forever to pick up.
The entire time I was watching, I couldn't help but outline a monkey in Bush (I started to type Snape there. LOL. I blame the Pottercast I'm currently listenting to. They're discussing Snape and legilmency). Anyway, back to the monkeys. And who says we didn't evolve from apes? Bush is fine example of the proof of evolution.
My friend Ashton is a lucky duck and is going to the innaguartion of Obama. We were talking about that with the school newspaper advisor yesterday, and he was jealous and said he would load her with homework so she can't enjoy it. (The newspaper advisor is also a 7th grade science teacher, and Ashton is in 7th grade. I got unlucky and had Umbridge for half of the year last year until she got fired, since Lupin got deployed with the National Gaurd to Nigeria.
Ashton and I figured that I couldn't hideaway in her suitcase and come, so if she can, she'll get Obama's autograph for me. She also agreed to get me a t-shirt if she can find me, and then I would reimburst her when she gave it to me. Ashton rocks.
See ya on Tuesday evening for my "Commentary on the first Hours of the Obama Administration". I'll hopefully post it Tuesday night.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Monty Phython, Stereotypes, and Llamas. Oh my!
Last night, I watched Monty Phython's Flying Circus on BBC America. One word, Hiliarious. At one point, I caused water to come out my nose from laughing so hard.
Like they had this news caster from BBC. He would go back and forth from two stories saying "And now for something completly different." One was a barber who was terrifed of cutting hair, and just wanted to be a woodcutter (can't remember what the formal name is) in the British Columbian forest. And they showed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police doing a dance. The other was a man and his brother, both who had a tape recorder up their noses. They stuck their finger in their nose, and that one song you always hear when something is being talked about as British.
Secondly, Llamas! I watched this movie last night, and the person raised Llamas in it! They were so cute. And she had this stuffed animal llama. I. WANT. THE. STUFFED. ANIMAL. LLAMA.
And, on Monty Python they had this song about Llama love and Llama danger.
Finally, stereotypes. I found some steortypes online that about who I am, so I am posting them hear, followed by some commentary on some.
I SPEAK MY MIND, so I MUST be a witch.
I'm a GAY RIGHTS SUPPORTER, so I WILL go to hell.
I'm a CHRISTAN, so I MUST think gay people should go to hell.
I'm RELIGIOUS, so I MUST shove my beliefs down your throat.
I'm DEMOCRAT, so I MUST not believe in being responsible.
What's your definition of responsible. It's a lot harder to help the poor than the mock them.
I am LIBERAL, so I MUST be gay.
There's more to being liberal than being a gay-rights supporter
I'm IRISH, so I MUST have a bad drinking problem.
I'm a WHITE GIRL, so I MUST be a nagging, steal-your-money kind of girlfriend.
I HAVE STRAIGHT A'S, so I MUST have no social life. I actually don't have a social
I'm a VEGETARIAN, so I MUST be a crazy political activist.
I'm GERMAN, so I must be a Nazi.
I'm a FEMALE GAMER, so I MUST be ugly.
I'm a GIRL who actually EATS LUNCH, so I MUST be fat.
I eat small lunches, though. Lunch isn't at a good time of day for me.
I'm SINGLE so I MUST be ugly.
I'm CHRISTIAN so I MUST hate homosexuals.
Wait, so I'm a gay-rights supporter who hates gays? How does that make sense?
I'm in BAND, so I must be a geek.
I am a geek.
I'm NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, so I MUST be a loser.
I'm OVERWEIGHT, so I MUST have a problem with self control.
Not self-control, just eating is how I deal with my emotions
I'm YOUNG, so I MUST be naive.
I don't like the SUN so I MUST be an albino.
I support GAY RIGHTS, so I MUST fit in with everyone.
Everyone expect homophobics
I have ARTISTIC TALENT, so I MUST think little of those who don't.
I don't like to be in a BIG GROUP, so I MUST be anti-social.
I'm clasterphobic
I have a DIFFERENT sense of HUMOR, so I MUST be crazy.
My hair gets GREASY a lot, so I MUST have no hygiene skills.
My hair actually gets greasy from shampoos I have to use to control my dandruff
I'm an ONLY CHILD so I MUST be spoiled.
I'm INTELLIGENT so I MUST be weak
I am AMERICAN so I MUST be obese, loud-mouthed and arrogant.
I'm WELSH so I MUST love sheep
Welsch ancestry
I'm SCOTTISH so I MUST have ginger hair and wear a kilt
Scottish ancestry, and I do have Ginger hair
I’m a YOUNG WRITER, so I MUST be emo.
I'm a TEENAGER, so I MUST have a STEREOTYPE.
I'm ENGLISH, so I MUST speak with either a cockney or a posh accent, love tea and cricket, and have bad teeth.
English ancestry. I wish I was like that. But maybe not the bad teeth.
I’m WHITE, so I MUST be responsible for everything going wrong on the planet: past, present, and future.
I care about the ENVIRONMENT...I MUST be a tree hugging hippy
*hugs tree*
I like READING, so I MUST be a LONER.
I DISAGREE with my government, so I MUST be a TERRORIST.
But on Monday when a new Congress comes in, and January 20th when everyone should know what is going on, I won't anymore
I'm a PERSON, so I MUST be LABELED
I DON'T CURSE, so I MUST be an outcast
I love marching band, so I MUST be a friendless freak.
Like they had this news caster from BBC. He would go back and forth from two stories saying "And now for something completly different." One was a barber who was terrifed of cutting hair, and just wanted to be a woodcutter (can't remember what the formal name is) in the British Columbian forest. And they showed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police doing a dance. The other was a man and his brother, both who had a tape recorder up their noses. They stuck their finger in their nose, and that one song you always hear when something is being talked about as British.
Secondly, Llamas! I watched this movie last night, and the person raised Llamas in it! They were so cute. And she had this stuffed animal llama. I. WANT. THE. STUFFED. ANIMAL. LLAMA.
And, on Monty Python they had this song about Llama love and Llama danger.
Finally, stereotypes. I found some steortypes online that about who I am, so I am posting them hear, followed by some commentary on some.
I SPEAK MY MIND, so I MUST be a witch.
I'm a GAY RIGHTS SUPPORTER, so I WILL go to hell.
I'm a CHRISTAN, so I MUST think gay people should go to hell.
I'm RELIGIOUS, so I MUST shove my beliefs down your throat.
I'm DEMOCRAT, so I MUST not believe in being responsible.
What's your definition of responsible. It's a lot harder to help the poor than the mock them.
I am LIBERAL, so I MUST be gay.
There's more to being liberal than being a gay-rights supporter
I'm IRISH, so I MUST have a bad drinking problem.
I'm a WHITE GIRL, so I MUST be a nagging, steal-your-money kind of girlfriend.
I HAVE STRAIGHT A'S, so I MUST have no social life. I actually don't have a social
I'm a VEGETARIAN, so I MUST be a crazy political activist.
I'm GERMAN, so I must be a Nazi.
I'm a FEMALE GAMER, so I MUST be ugly.
I'm a GIRL who actually EATS LUNCH, so I MUST be fat.
I eat small lunches, though. Lunch isn't at a good time of day for me.
I'm SINGLE so I MUST be ugly.
I'm CHRISTIAN so I MUST hate homosexuals.
Wait, so I'm a gay-rights supporter who hates gays? How does that make sense?
I'm in BAND, so I must be a geek.
I am a geek.
I'm NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, so I MUST be a loser.
I'm OVERWEIGHT, so I MUST have a problem with self control.
Not self-control, just eating is how I deal with my emotions
I'm YOUNG, so I MUST be naive.
I don't like the SUN so I MUST be an albino.
I support GAY RIGHTS, so I MUST fit in with everyone.
Everyone expect homophobics
I have ARTISTIC TALENT, so I MUST think little of those who don't.
I don't like to be in a BIG GROUP, so I MUST be anti-social.
I'm clasterphobic
I have a DIFFERENT sense of HUMOR, so I MUST be crazy.
My hair gets GREASY a lot, so I MUST have no hygiene skills.
My hair actually gets greasy from shampoos I have to use to control my dandruff
I'm an ONLY CHILD so I MUST be spoiled.
I'm INTELLIGENT so I MUST be weak
I am AMERICAN so I MUST be obese, loud-mouthed and arrogant.
I'm WELSH so I MUST love sheep
Welsch ancestry
I'm SCOTTISH so I MUST have ginger hair and wear a kilt
Scottish ancestry, and I do have Ginger hair
I’m a YOUNG WRITER, so I MUST be emo.
I'm a TEENAGER, so I MUST have a STEREOTYPE.
I'm ENGLISH, so I MUST speak with either a cockney or a posh accent, love tea and cricket, and have bad teeth.
English ancestry. I wish I was like that. But maybe not the bad teeth.
I’m WHITE, so I MUST be responsible for everything going wrong on the planet: past, present, and future.
I care about the ENVIRONMENT...I MUST be a tree hugging hippy
*hugs tree*
I like READING, so I MUST be a LONER.
I DISAGREE with my government, so I MUST be a TERRORIST.
But on Monday when a new Congress comes in, and January 20th when everyone should know what is going on, I won't anymore
I'm a PERSON, so I MUST be LABELED
I DON'T CURSE, so I MUST be an outcast
I love marching band, so I MUST be a friendless freak.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Discoverr New Lands, READ
So, last night, when I was totally not up at 1:30 am watching late night comedies, there was this ad I liked. It showed the Emerald City, and a train going away, that said "Oz" on it. The narration said "Discover New Lands... READ", and then provided a website, literacy.gov
Well, that site appears to be the Library of Congress's website, or at least one of them. I've been poking around, and here's what I've found.
1. http://www.loc.gov/literacy/explore/fantasy.html, 8th one down. HARRY POTTER! I see Twilight isn't in any of the categories. Even the Library of Congress agrees with me, Twilight is not well written. And don't even get me started on the movies.
Harry Potter defiently deserves to be recognized. What series started books having set release dates? What series started the idea of midnight releases? What series had kids with things like dyslexia overcome their problems in order to read the series, and then releaize they can overcome their problem all together? What series gives my life meaning? HARRY POTTER
So, then I went to the main Lbrary of Congress website. http://www.loc.gov/wiseguide/jan09/barack.html, this showed me that Barack Obama is not only an inspriring person, will be a great President, and a wonderful speaker, he is also a poet.
On a search of Twilight, http://www.loc.gov/fedsearch/records.tkl?cclquery=Twilight%,20&start=1&id=target-webpages.tkl&targets%5B%5D=webpages&targets%5B%5D=recommend&alltargets=targets%5B%5D~webpagestargets%5B%5D~recommend&PHPSESSID=2bd7eb75cd02e18db0be1b6a64281c0e, it took awhile just to find anything related to that book series. But a search of Harry Potter, http://www.loc.gov/fedsearch/records.tkl?cclquery=Harry+Potter%20&start=1&id=target-webpages.tkl&targets%5B%5D=webpages&targets%5B%5D=recommend&alltargets=targets%5B%5D~webpagestargets%5B%5D~recommend, provided plenty of results actually about the wondrous book series.
So, then I did a couple of Google searches. One thing I found was a quiz that says right major suits you. I had a tie breaker question: http://quizfarm.com/run.php/QuizRunner. Argh. I like both the same. I think I'll go with the second one, anatomy of animals doesn't really intrigue me.
My results: http://quizfarm.com/run.php/QuizRunner. So, based on the high scoring results, I should be a politician, a scientist, a writer, a priest, or a mathmetician. And since, politician was my top result, "Hail to the Chief".
http://www.hollylisle.com/fm/Articles/feature11.html, this is a "Are you right for writing?" quiz. I scored 92 points, I'd make a great writer. I'd be interested in seeing other peopls results.
And, finally, this quiz, http://www.okcupid.com/results/the-which-book-next-quiz/?, fromCGI=1&var_Complicated=4&var_Realistic=-33&var_Historical=-1&var_Philosophical=5&var_Plot%252dbased=20&var_Scientific=1, told me what books are right for me. Ahh, the nice world of fantasy. Harry Potter fits under that decription. So, why didn't they include it on this. Disclaimer: this quiz appears to be on a site you have to join. I put in a gibberish username, and an old email adress.
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Well, that site appears to be the Library of Congress's website, or at least one of them. I've been poking around, and here's what I've found.
1. http://www.loc.gov/literacy/explore/fantasy.html, 8th one down. HARRY POTTER! I see Twilight isn't in any of the categories. Even the Library of Congress agrees with me, Twilight is not well written. And don't even get me started on the movies.
Harry Potter defiently deserves to be recognized. What series started books having set release dates? What series started the idea of midnight releases? What series had kids with things like dyslexia overcome their problems in order to read the series, and then releaize they can overcome their problem all together? What series gives my life meaning? HARRY POTTER
So, then I went to the main Lbrary of Congress website. http://www.loc.gov/wiseguide/jan09/barack.html, this showed me that Barack Obama is not only an inspriring person, will be a great President, and a wonderful speaker, he is also a poet.
On a search of Twilight, http://www.loc.gov/fedsearch/records.tkl?cclquery=Twilight%,20&start=1&id=target-webpages.tkl&targets%5B%5D=webpages&targets%5B%5D=recommend&alltargets=targets%5B%5D~webpagestargets%5B%5D~recommend&PHPSESSID=2bd7eb75cd02e18db0be1b6a64281c0e, it took awhile just to find anything related to that book series. But a search of Harry Potter, http://www.loc.gov/fedsearch/records.tkl?cclquery=Harry+Potter%20&start=1&id=target-webpages.tkl&targets%5B%5D=webpages&targets%5B%5D=recommend&alltargets=targets%5B%5D~webpagestargets%5B%5D~recommend, provided plenty of results actually about the wondrous book series.
So, then I did a couple of Google searches. One thing I found was a quiz that says right major suits you. I had a tie breaker question: http://quizfarm.com/run.php/QuizRunner. Argh. I like both the same. I think I'll go with the second one, anatomy of animals doesn't really intrigue me.
My results: http://quizfarm.com/run.php/QuizRunner. So, based on the high scoring results, I should be a politician, a scientist, a writer, a priest, or a mathmetician. And since, politician was my top result, "Hail to the Chief".
http://www.hollylisle.com/fm/Articles/feature11.html, this is a "Are you right for writing?" quiz. I scored 92 points, I'd make a great writer. I'd be interested in seeing other peopls results.
And, finally, this quiz, http://www.okcupid.com/results/the-which-book-next-quiz/?, fromCGI=1&var_Complicated=4&var_Realistic=-33&var_Historical=-1&var_Philosophical=5&var_Plot%252dbased=20&var_Scientific=1, told me what books are right for me. Ahh, the nice world of fantasy. Harry Potter fits under that decription. So, why didn't they include it on this. Disclaimer: this quiz appears to be on a site you have to join. I put in a gibberish username, and an old email adress.
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Friday, January 2, 2009
A Message From the Queen
So, I'm a British wanna-be. So, I find this extremely funny:
To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately. (You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.) Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except Alaska, which she does not fancy). Your new Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, will appoint a Governor for America without the need for further elections. Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed. To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:
1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-'ise.'Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary').
2. Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S .English. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.'
3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday.
4.You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not ready to shoot grouse.
5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public.
6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables. Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour.
7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it.
8. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar.
9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. South African beer is also acceptable, as they are pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion.
10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialogue in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater.
11. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies).
12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the South Africans first to take the sting out of their deliveries.
13. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad.
14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776).
15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season. God Save the Queen!
Welcome
So, this is another one of those blog things. I figured I needed one. I can never keep a diary, hopefully this works better. Feel free to comment on any post, or what not.
Here, you will except to see:
-posts about Harry Potter
-random Harry Potter references (try me, I can relate ANYTHING to Harry Potter)
-lots of stuff about me
-nerdy stuff
-other stuff
Is that really the best I can up with? Oh well. Hopefully this will improve. I don't have much time, I have homework to do. Homework that I've had two weeks to do, and are just now starting. Yep, that's me.
Here, you will except to see:
-posts about Harry Potter
-random Harry Potter references (try me, I can relate ANYTHING to Harry Potter)
-lots of stuff about me
-nerdy stuff
-other stuff
Is that really the best I can up with? Oh well. Hopefully this will improve. I don't have much time, I have homework to do. Homework that I've had two weeks to do, and are just now starting. Yep, that's me.
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