It's been a fairly good couple of weeks, and I just want to mention a few things:
-Cassie came home, we watched First Descent, a snowboarding film with Shaun White, Hanna Teter, and some other cool snowboarders. Good documentary.
-Slord lockers were invented from the foremost lord mocker. And, no, I cannot elaborate.
-I did a happy dance after finding out I got a 29 on the ACT. Because there is no way I could take that 5 hour test again.
-A bunch of family was in town, and we all went to watch the Ike boys basketball team win conference. We also went to church on sunday. It was all worth it because, thanks to Cassie's presence, continuous communion was a total bust.
-The temperature is now staying steadily over 32 degrees and it is wonderful. This also means I finally got to wash my car and make it shiny again.
-I have taken to reading White Toast & Bread and Shoutouts from the Badger Herald. (Student paper in Madison)
-I have no school tomorrow, and that makes me happy, happy, happy. Although I have homework, homework, homework.
-I'm seeing Ike's West Side Story tonight!
Quote musing for the week: Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept it; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenly and with too hight a spirit to be encumbered wiht your old nonsense.
Thursday, February 22
Wednesday, February 21
100 Things to Know About Me
1. My name is Becky.
2. I have two sisters, and they have been, are, and will be the most important people in my life.
3. I have two (living) dogs, and I love them, and all other dogs.
4. I have four living grandparents, and I love them all.
5. I could eat nothing but pasta, cereal, and bread for the rest of my life.
6. But since I'm not going to do that, I also love pizza, fish, and waffle fries.
7. My favorite color is purple and I have no idea why.
8. Politics infatuate me.
9. Music is the best art form that has been or will ever be created by mankind.
10. Blankets, beds, and pillows are the best place to be, no matter the occasion.
11. The Beatles are the best band to walk the earth.
12. House MD, Gilmore Girls, Seinfeld, and Law and Order SVU are my favorite shows.
13. I love all things British even though I have never been there.
14. I love fashion and clothing and hope someday to work at a fashion magazine.
15. Harry Potter has changed my life.
16. Target is the best and most versatile store.
17. My favorite movies are V for Vendetta, Little Miss Sunshine, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Titanic.
18. Thunderstorms are the best summer entertainment.
19. I have a Simba stuffed animal that I have slept with since I was 5.
20. I hate spiders.
21. I can be FAR more ditzy than I look, especially when around my sisters.
22. I love the snow, especially from the inside.
23. Popcorn and a movie at home is a great way to spend a Saturday night.
24. I can be quite flaky.
25. I can be quite stubborn.
26. I wish I lived in the 60s/70s.
27. Decorating for Christmas is my favorite time of year.
28. Autumn is the most beautiful time of year.
29. I want to go to Madison for college.
30. Pearls Before Swine, Mother Goose & Grim, and Frank & Ernest are the best comics (in that order).
31. I hate Phil Micklesen.
32. I love sports, even if I don't seem like it or admit it.
33. Football and basketball are the best sports (at least in Wisconsin).
34. I have a quote book.
35. I have over $400 in change saved.
36. I will be at a release party for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
37. The only movie I have ever cried during was The Notebook.
38. My (possible) all-time favorite song is Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve.
39. I think way too much about life and the meaning of things.
40. Waking up with the sun streaming in my windows on a summer day with the window open is just about the best damn feeling in the world.
41. Shaun White is awesome. Enough said.
42. I will graduate high school in 2008.
43. I have a mad crush on Daniel Radcliffe.
44. I am a mix of nationalities including German, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Swiss, and some other stuff.
45. My parents are divorced.
46. I live in the suburbs.
47. Fake news is awesome. (Go Jon Stewart)
48. I like to cook/bake but rarely get the chance.
49. I love to shop.
50. I can be very much a girly girl.
51. I wear contact (singular) because I am essentially blind in my left eye.
52. I believe in a god, but I am not Christian per say.
53. I see maybe, MAYBE five movies a year in theater.
54. I rent around 20 movies a year.
55. Morning does not suit me well.
56. People who are morning people anger me.
57. I am a night owl when no one else is around.
58. I want to live in the English countryside.
59. I sleep on my stomach.
60. It is rumored I talk in my sleep.
61. I can neither confirm nor deny this.
62. I was a girl scout, and attended girl scout camp every summer.
63. My grandmother always came as a troop helper.
64. I wear size 8 shoes.
65. I am so excited to vote in the '08 Presidential Race.
66. Math is not my forté.
67. For that matter, science isn't either.
68. I can hold a basic conversation in Spanish.
69. I can string together a sentence in French.
70. Sloth and ingorance are my pet peeves.
71. I got a 5 on my APUSH test.
72. There was a major snowstorm the day I was born (in may).
73. My name has no significance.
74. I collected Beanie Babies are a child.
75. I played with American Girl Dolls and loved it.
76. I've worked at a gas station.
77. I went to an *Nsync concert (After No Strings Attached).
78. I loved and still love the Spice Girls and most other 90s pop.
79. Going to Green Bay is a great way to pass time.
80. I have never had stitches, a broken bone or surgery.
81. I hate taking notes in pencil. I almost always use pen.
82. I am a Taurus, and I think that fits me well.
83. I think I adapt well and embrace change.
84. I don't like mashed potatoes.
85. I firmly believe in equality for all.
86. I have seen wild turkeys, and they scare the crap out of me.
87. I have seen and heard a loon up close. It was awesome.
88. I love canoeing.
89. I love taking pictures, just like my grandma.
90. I once washed a shoe (high heeled) in the washer on accident.
91. Bananas and apples are the best fruits.
92. I hate smokers. Especially young ones.
93. Putting clothes on while I am wet is just about the worst thing.
94. As a child, I had a swingset, a sandbox, and a playhouse.
95. These things are all gone now.
96. When I graduated 6th grade, I was one of five people given the 'Citizenship Award.'
97. I fancy myself a good writer, but it depends on the subject matter.
98. I have played the piano, guitar, and violin. None stuck.
99. I hate small talk. Especially about weather and gas prices.
100. I can be a great procrastinator.
2. I have two sisters, and they have been, are, and will be the most important people in my life.
3. I have two (living) dogs, and I love them, and all other dogs.
4. I have four living grandparents, and I love them all.
5. I could eat nothing but pasta, cereal, and bread for the rest of my life.
6. But since I'm not going to do that, I also love pizza, fish, and waffle fries.
7. My favorite color is purple and I have no idea why.
8. Politics infatuate me.
9. Music is the best art form that has been or will ever be created by mankind.
10. Blankets, beds, and pillows are the best place to be, no matter the occasion.
11. The Beatles are the best band to walk the earth.
12. House MD, Gilmore Girls, Seinfeld, and Law and Order SVU are my favorite shows.
13. I love all things British even though I have never been there.
14. I love fashion and clothing and hope someday to work at a fashion magazine.
15. Harry Potter has changed my life.
16. Target is the best and most versatile store.
17. My favorite movies are V for Vendetta, Little Miss Sunshine, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Titanic.
18. Thunderstorms are the best summer entertainment.
19. I have a Simba stuffed animal that I have slept with since I was 5.
20. I hate spiders.
21. I can be FAR more ditzy than I look, especially when around my sisters.
22. I love the snow, especially from the inside.
23. Popcorn and a movie at home is a great way to spend a Saturday night.
24. I can be quite flaky.
25. I can be quite stubborn.
26. I wish I lived in the 60s/70s.
27. Decorating for Christmas is my favorite time of year.
28. Autumn is the most beautiful time of year.
29. I want to go to Madison for college.
30. Pearls Before Swine, Mother Goose & Grim, and Frank & Ernest are the best comics (in that order).
31. I hate Phil Micklesen.
32. I love sports, even if I don't seem like it or admit it.
33. Football and basketball are the best sports (at least in Wisconsin).
34. I have a quote book.
35. I have over $400 in change saved.
36. I will be at a release party for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
37. The only movie I have ever cried during was The Notebook.
38. My (possible) all-time favorite song is Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve.
39. I think way too much about life and the meaning of things.
40. Waking up with the sun streaming in my windows on a summer day with the window open is just about the best damn feeling in the world.
41. Shaun White is awesome. Enough said.
42. I will graduate high school in 2008.
43. I have a mad crush on Daniel Radcliffe.
44. I am a mix of nationalities including German, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Swiss, and some other stuff.
45. My parents are divorced.
46. I live in the suburbs.
47. Fake news is awesome. (Go Jon Stewart)
48. I like to cook/bake but rarely get the chance.
49. I love to shop.
50. I can be very much a girly girl.
51. I wear contact (singular) because I am essentially blind in my left eye.
52. I believe in a god, but I am not Christian per say.
53. I see maybe, MAYBE five movies a year in theater.
54. I rent around 20 movies a year.
55. Morning does not suit me well.
56. People who are morning people anger me.
57. I am a night owl when no one else is around.
58. I want to live in the English countryside.
59. I sleep on my stomach.
60. It is rumored I talk in my sleep.
61. I can neither confirm nor deny this.
62. I was a girl scout, and attended girl scout camp every summer.
63. My grandmother always came as a troop helper.
64. I wear size 8 shoes.
65. I am so excited to vote in the '08 Presidential Race.
66. Math is not my forté.
67. For that matter, science isn't either.
68. I can hold a basic conversation in Spanish.
69. I can string together a sentence in French.
70. Sloth and ingorance are my pet peeves.
71. I got a 5 on my APUSH test.
72. There was a major snowstorm the day I was born (in may).
73. My name has no significance.
74. I collected Beanie Babies are a child.
75. I played with American Girl Dolls and loved it.
76. I've worked at a gas station.
77. I went to an *Nsync concert (After No Strings Attached).
78. I loved and still love the Spice Girls and most other 90s pop.
79. Going to Green Bay is a great way to pass time.
80. I have never had stitches, a broken bone or surgery.
81. I hate taking notes in pencil. I almost always use pen.
82. I am a Taurus, and I think that fits me well.
83. I think I adapt well and embrace change.
84. I don't like mashed potatoes.
85. I firmly believe in equality for all.
86. I have seen wild turkeys, and they scare the crap out of me.
87. I have seen and heard a loon up close. It was awesome.
88. I love canoeing.
89. I love taking pictures, just like my grandma.
90. I once washed a shoe (high heeled) in the washer on accident.
91. Bananas and apples are the best fruits.
92. I hate smokers. Especially young ones.
93. Putting clothes on while I am wet is just about the worst thing.
94. As a child, I had a swingset, a sandbox, and a playhouse.
95. These things are all gone now.
96. When I graduated 6th grade, I was one of five people given the 'Citizenship Award.'
97. I fancy myself a good writer, but it depends on the subject matter.
98. I have played the piano, guitar, and violin. None stuck.
99. I hate small talk. Especially about weather and gas prices.
100. I can be a great procrastinator.
Tuesday, February 13
Fun & Distracting Quizzes
Sometimes, blogthings is just too much fun. Here are a few I took that I liked.
| What Becky Means |
B is for Brainy E is for Earthy C is for Cultured K is for Kinky Y is for Young |
| Your Life Path Number is 6 |
 Your purpose in life is to help others You are very compassionate, and you offer comfort to those around you. It pains you to see other people hurting, and you do all in your power to help them. You take on responsibility, and don't mind personal sacrifice. You are the ultimate giver. In love, you offer warmth and protection to your partner. You often give too much of yourself, and you rarely put your own needs first. Emotions tend to rule your decisions too much, especially when it comes to love. And while taking care of people is great, make sure to give them room to grow on their own. |
| Your Ideal Pet is a Big Dog |
 You're both energetic, affectionate, and a bit goofy. And neither of you seem to mind very slobbery kisses! |
| In 1990 (the year you were born) |
 George H.W. Bush is president of the US Operation Desert Shield forces leave for Saudi Arabia to defend them following the invasion of Kuwait Congress passes Americans with Disabilities Act Nelson Mandela is released from a South African prison East and West Germany are reunified The first McDonald's opens in Moscow, Russia Super Mario Brothers 3 is released on the Nintendo Entertainment System console, selling over 6 million copies The Space Shuttle Discovery places the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit Windows 3.0 is released by Microsoft Cincinnati Reds win the World Series San Francisco 49ers win Superbowl XXIV Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup Home Alone is the top grossing film Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton is published "Vision of Love" by Mariah Carey spends the most time at the top of the US charts Chris Farley and Adam Sandler join Saturday Night Live |
Tuesday, February 6
Snow Day #3
Yes, you are reading correctly. Today was the third snowday of the 06/07 school year. I haven't had a snow day in six or seven years, and I get THREE this year. It is awesome. And two in a row. Now, I look forward to a three day week after a four day weekend. I am happy. I probably won't be tomorrow after the teachers assign all the work that has been missed, but oh well. That's how it goes. I had a good day, I worked, and although I didn't really want to, it is still good to make money and it wasn't too bad of a shift. I read a lot. For pleasure that is. And then I visited my grandparents and cousin which is always a good way to spend the day. Now, I can enjoy my last few hours of my snowday watching House and Gilmore Girls. Not a bad way to end the day.
Monday, February 5
Snow Day #2
It is my SECOND, count that, SECOND, 'snow' day for the 06-07 school year! It is awesome. This isn't a snow day, but it is a so-freaking-freezing-cold day. We haven't had a snow day in sooo many years, and this year, we get TWO! It's amazing. Well, I am off to go lie back in bed and do nothing (except read some great books, aka HP) and enjoy the cold weather from the inside. Stay warm!
Thursday, February 1
JULY 21, 2007
Oh my gosh! Today is the day my life changed. And July 21, 2007 will be the day it ends. Finding out at 6:40 in the morning is not the most opportune way to find out, becasue you are still half asleep and unsure is what you are reading is real. I am sure glad I checked though. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be realeased July 21, 2007. I just don't know what to think.
I don't know weather to be happy or sad! It is a great thing, but it will be so sad to see it end. All I know is that a lot of planning must be done and rations to be gathered. heha. Nothing else to say, just oh my gosh!
Time to go edit my reading list! (Hey! There was a disclaimer)
I don't know weather to be happy or sad! It is a great thing, but it will be so sad to see it end. All I know is that a lot of planning must be done and rations to be gathered. heha. Nothing else to say, just oh my gosh!
Time to go edit my reading list! (Hey! There was a disclaimer)
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