When will we own ourselves completely? An obvious answer, coming for a kid my age, would say, "Well duh, when we move out and have our own place and pay for our own stuff..." But, being a writer, I like to look at things a little deeper than that. And i'm sure everyone else is going to as well, since we're all in this class.
We own ourselves when we find ourselves. And when do we find ourselves? When we fulfill our dreams. When we reach our goals. When we become what we've always wanted to be. A lot of the time, resistance is keeping us from reaching our goals. Or sometimes it's just the fact that we keep forgetting. I keep forgetting to fulfill my dreams. I keep forgetting to try... I keep forgetting that my dream has been to sing on stage, in front of thousands of people. My dream is to show every person i've ever met, and even those i've never met, that I can sing like an angel. (Or, at least I like to think I can... sometimes...) When I fulfill that dream, THAT'S when I own myself. THAT'S when I become the greatest I can be.
Because, when you're fulfilling your dream, in that moment, don't you feel something special? Don't you get goosebumps, and feel this amazing feeling that you can't describe? You get that feeling of, "This, THIS is what I was made to do. This is what I'm supposed to be doing." This is the feeling of owning ourselves. We feel as if we've conquered the world, because in a sense, we have. We have conquered our world. Nothing can bring us down in that moment of glory.
I keep forgetting to remember all this! That's a problem. But, for now, I will remember this light... I have seen the truth, and I have discovered the impossible. Now all I have to do is continue to remember... Can't forget this feeling. Can't.
Tonight is not the last time i'll see the light.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Bluuuurrrrrbbbbsssss.......
If you're thinking about reading this, you shouldn't. It's my worst post so far... I'm not good at writing summaries haha.. Scroll down, there's better stuff down there! :)
Love me, Collin Raye
Her parents couldn't stand the sight of him. But he loved their daughter, and wanted to do anything he could to marry her. She loved him dearly, enough that she promised they would run away together. They married without her parents permission, and lived a long life together. At her funeral, He carefully re-reads a note she left him, promising her love. He weeps for her loss, but knows that their love has no end.
Brothers, Vic Mignogna
2 brothers fight the battle of death, and try to conquer the impossible. As the Elric brothers try to bring their mother back to life, they commit a taboo in alchemy. This is the story of their journey back to the life they used to know.
I'm Still Here, Goo Goo Dolls
One mans search for what makes him truly happy. Will he be stopped by the world?
Someone's watching over me, Hilary Duff
When life gets too hard to stand, what pulls you through it? For this girl, it's somebody watching over her. When her older brother is hit by a drunk driver, her world turns upside down. Does she fall apart and give up, or will she pursue her dream of becoming a singer? Does she overcome what she's gone through?
There For You, FlyLeaf
Guy and Girl fall in love, of course. Because that's the beginning to every story, or sometimes even the end. She doesn't treat him right so naturally, he leaves her. But, can she win him back with a change of heart?
Love me, Collin Raye
Her parents couldn't stand the sight of him. But he loved their daughter, and wanted to do anything he could to marry her. She loved him dearly, enough that she promised they would run away together. They married without her parents permission, and lived a long life together. At her funeral, He carefully re-reads a note she left him, promising her love. He weeps for her loss, but knows that their love has no end.
Brothers, Vic Mignogna
2 brothers fight the battle of death, and try to conquer the impossible. As the Elric brothers try to bring their mother back to life, they commit a taboo in alchemy. This is the story of their journey back to the life they used to know.
I'm Still Here, Goo Goo Dolls
One mans search for what makes him truly happy. Will he be stopped by the world?
Someone's watching over me, Hilary Duff
When life gets too hard to stand, what pulls you through it? For this girl, it's somebody watching over her. When her older brother is hit by a drunk driver, her world turns upside down. Does she fall apart and give up, or will she pursue her dream of becoming a singer? Does she overcome what she's gone through?
There For You, FlyLeaf
Guy and Girl fall in love, of course. Because that's the beginning to every story, or sometimes even the end. She doesn't treat him right so naturally, he leaves her. But, can she win him back with a change of heart?
Sunday, April 17, 2011
The Way I See It...
The way I see it, dreams are what we wish our lives were. What we dream about reflects the things we want our lives to be... At least, that’s how it is for me. When I drift into sleep, my life becomes perfect. It becomes everything I wish it was during the day. It’s everything I think about. So, does that make my dreams good or bad..?
The way I see it, looking at the big picture is how everyone should see life. ESPECIALLY kids in high-school.
The way I see it, this world is a sick place.
The way I see it, this world is an incredibly beautiful place...
The way I see it, teenagers take relationships and gossip and ‘who likes who’ WAY too freaking seriously.
The way I see it, Hershey’s chocolate should not exist, and everything should be made of Lindt chocolate.
The way I see it, Disney channel should not exist either!
The way I see it, people who are actually good at singing should be famous. It seems like it’s always a ‘who can be the weirdest’ contest to determine who gets to be a celebrity.
The way I see it, the piano was the greatest thing ever invented.
The way I see it, once you’ve found the right person it’s really easy to tell that they’re the one.
The way I see it, horses are like 5 year olds. It’s hilarious.
Little Things That Give Me Joy.
Watching little kids play
When people look me directly in the eye while speaking to me
79 degrees outside on a spring day
Sunsets
Soft grass
Cats sitting on my lap
The perfect outfit that makes you feel beautiful
A perfect hair day
Looking at the scenery in St. George
Watching kids use their imagination
Finding the perfect song
Singing one note, just ONE note, p e r f e c t l y .
Warm sand in my toes
Cold snowflakes on my face
Warm rain on my body
One perfect kiss
Being held close, so I know i’m loved
An empty room with a piano, waiting for me to play it
Watching a mother with her new baby
Seeing a new little family, husband and wife, spending time with their little kids
Little kids movies!!
The perfect chap-stick
Coming to school and seeing a beautiful sunrise to start out my day
My nephew when he’s really excited to see me. Nothing makes me feel more special than when someone’s excited to see me.
Silver nail-polish (because i’m not crazy enough to wear a color..)
Just having time alone in my house, because 99% of the time my house is full of people
When the people I love are happy. Truly happy.
Facts About Me..? I feel self-centered xD
I can be very shy and quiet.
I can be a loud psycho that drives everyone insane...
I hate cafe rio.
I love bright colors, yet I always find myself wearing grey...
I am a terrible artist,
but i’m an awesome singer... and it’s taken me 10 years to admit that.
I’ve been singing my whole life.
My life revolves around music and singing.
Did I mention I love to sing?
I am a terrible cook.
I have never worn a pair of shorts that go above my knee outside my room.
I have never broken a bone.
I have never had stitches
I’ve never had to go to the hospital for anything.
I am TERRIFIED of the hospital.
One of my most prized possessions is my scriptures.
My other most prized possessions are my notebooks.
I can count on my hand how many hours of video games I have played in my life (unless you count guitar hero... Everybody has a guitar hero phase)
I am one of those cheesy people that believes in love at first sight, because i’ve seen it happen.
I tan REALLY easily.
I can hold my breath for kind of a long time since i’m a singer...
I HATE TWILIGHT. My sister begged me to read it for a year and I finally did to get her to shut up, and it was the worst book I have ever read.
I’m obsessed with Italian food.
I collect plastic horses... :D
I hate sports. Except hockey.
14 is my lucky number.
I once got a gutter ball while bowling... With the bumpers up. And the ball didn’t even touch the bumpers. Makes you think huh?
In my entire life, my family has owned somewhere over 30 different cats, 2 dogs, 3 rabbits, and 8 or so horses.
I don’t think i’ve ever gone a day without singing.
I have 12 people in my immediate family.
And lastly, my favorite things in the world are the chocolate cake from La Vigna's, standing in the snow by myself in the dead silence, hanging out with my sisters, playing my mini grand when there's no one in the house which is rare, singing at the top of my lungs when it actually sounds good, finding lyrics to songs that are AMAZING, having long, deep talks with people that last hours, and finding scriptures that just make you go WOW. THATS AWESOME.
The end.
My Bucket List...
Stay up all night and look at the stars
Watch the sun rise in st. george
Got to 3 or more Josh Groban Concerts
Go to a Paramore concert
Splatter paint a white grand piano
Make a pot on a pottery wheel
Kiss a dolphin
Pet a goat
Ride an elephant
Hold an owl on my arm
Hold a raven on my arm
Learn enough ASL to have a basic conversation
Pull an all-nighter
Taste pillsbury toaster strudel
Ride my horse on a beach
Walk on top of a plateau in st. george
See the grand canyon
Milk a cow
Attempt to surf
Go to Daylight Donuts at 5am
Go zip-lining in Hawaii
Fulfill everything on my bucket list
(Red=done it!)
Watch the sun rise in st. george
Got to 3 or more Josh Groban Concerts
Go to a Paramore concert
Splatter paint a white grand piano
Make a pot on a pottery wheel
Kiss a dolphin
Pet a goat
Ride an elephant
Hold an owl on my arm
Hold a raven on my arm
Learn enough ASL to have a basic conversation
Pull an all-nighter
Taste pillsbury toaster strudel
Ride my horse on a beach
Walk on top of a plateau in st. george
See the grand canyon
Milk a cow
Attempt to surf
Go to Daylight Donuts at 5am
Go zip-lining in Hawaii
Fulfill everything on my bucket list
(Red=done it!)
Friday, April 1, 2011
Song Stories....
The Luckiest by Ben Folds
Plot: Ben folds is trying to tell his girl how much he loves her, and he is telling different stories about different characters, trying to describe his love for her.
Character(s): Ben folds and his wife ^_^ aww...
Conflict: As cheesy as it sounds, the conflict is that he can't find the best way to describe how much he loves his girl... He keeps trying to give different scenarios and stories to describe how he loves her, but It's hard for him.
Theme: Love... duh.
Setting: On a house, on a street, in a quiet, not-too-crowded town.
Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie
Plot: It starts out with "The atlantic was born today, and i'll tell you how..." It's talking about how water filled every hole, and then it says that he's trying to get closer to the one he loves, but the water filled up the paths and washed them away. Then it keeps saying, "I need you so much closer." Because he wants her closer, so he can get to where she is easier.
Character(s): The main guy singing and telling the story, all the people in the world, and the one he's trying to get to.
Conflict: He wants to get to where she is, but he can't because the water washed away his path. Though the water is a good and beautiful thing, it is also restricting him from getting where he needs to go. It's too far away to swim through...
Theme: Beauty and restriction
Setting: It sounds dumb but, the earth really. The whole earth, or at least the section covered in the Atlantic ocean specifically...
Plot: Ben folds is trying to tell his girl how much he loves her, and he is telling different stories about different characters, trying to describe his love for her.
Character(s): Ben folds and his wife ^_^ aww...
Conflict: As cheesy as it sounds, the conflict is that he can't find the best way to describe how much he loves his girl... He keeps trying to give different scenarios and stories to describe how he loves her, but It's hard for him.
Theme: Love... duh.
Setting: On a house, on a street, in a quiet, not-too-crowded town.
Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie
Plot: It starts out with "The atlantic was born today, and i'll tell you how..." It's talking about how water filled every hole, and then it says that he's trying to get closer to the one he loves, but the water filled up the paths and washed them away. Then it keeps saying, "I need you so much closer." Because he wants her closer, so he can get to where she is easier.
Character(s): The main guy singing and telling the story, all the people in the world, and the one he's trying to get to.
Conflict: He wants to get to where she is, but he can't because the water washed away his path. Though the water is a good and beautiful thing, it is also restricting him from getting where he needs to go. It's too far away to swim through...
Theme: Beauty and restriction
Setting: It sounds dumb but, the earth really. The whole earth, or at least the section covered in the Atlantic ocean specifically...
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