tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38779525960264979012024-03-13T12:22:52.270-07:00We Throw Rocks At CarsSay Goodbye to NormalRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-53657399018893884772012-07-27T23:22:00.001-07:002012-07-27T23:26:31.298-07:00Pale by Chris WoodingPale is essentially a story about karma.<br />
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"Pales" are people who died but were given a serum to bring them back to life, but it changes them physically and they are out cast by society. This is a short tale about how people deal with them, and what it's like to become one.<br />
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Pale had the potential to be a great story about society's inability to deal with things that are different, but unfortunately it did not live up to that potential. The story (I say story because it's only 67 pages long) could have been this great story that could have taught people something about themselves and others, unfortunately the story and characters were poorly developed. There was hardly any description other than what the pales looked like, and the writing was choppy.<br />
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I was really disappointed, I wanted this to be a great story.<br />
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Concept: 4/5<br />
Execution: 2/5<br />
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Disclaimer: I recieved this book free for review from Stoke Books through netgalley.comRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-49645925159843765092012-06-30T00:34:00.000-07:002012-06-30T00:34:00.556-07:00StrugglingI'm really struggling with writing.<br />
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I've been blaming it on being busy or because of the disaster my life has been lately, but really, it's because I'm scared. Completely terrified.<br />
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I'm finally at a point in my life where writing a book and getting published is a realistic goal.<br />
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I've graduated high school.<br />
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I don't have to worry about getting my mom's approval to do it.<br />
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But I'm so afraid of rejection.<br />
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Which is odd because I've spent the last 4 years auditioning for show after show with nothing but rejection, I should be used to it by now.<br />
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But at the same time, can you ever truly get used to rejection? There's always going to be that feeling in the pit of your stomach when it happens again...Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-5801629929705592312012-06-21T16:01:00.001-07:002012-06-21T16:05:48.190-07:00Book Review: Prize of My Heart by Lisa Norato<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327961873l/11547869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327961873l/11547869.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br />
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Let me start by saying that I am probably the worst person to review historical fiction books, I have yet to meet one that I didn't like. So, my love for historical fiction does not help me be objective, but I'll try.<br />
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Prize of My Heart is the story of a man, Brogan Talvis, on a mission to find his son. I found the characters to be realistic and very relatable. The plot and timing were great, I didn't find myself bored and wanting to stop reading like I have while reading some historical fiction novels.<br />
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The only negative I have is that the story starts off a tiny bit slow.<br />
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Disclaimer: I received this book for review from Bethany House Publishing.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-293808289678088182012-06-15T20:12:00.000-07:002012-06-15T20:12:22.480-07:00My Youtube ChannelOkay, so you guys have probably noticed that I don't post here any more...<br />
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I know I've posted a million "I just don't feel up to blogging anymore" and "I'm back!!!" posts.<br />
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But for real, blogging takes a lot more effort than most people would think, trying to come up with topics and then try to say what you want to say in a well spoken way, its a lot of effort.<br />
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Which is why I've been doing youtube videos. I can record in 5-10 minutes and if I don't feel like editing then that's as long as it takes, I can upload and leave.<br />
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Like I've said before, I might post here occasionally and I'm still accepting guest posts, I still get a fair amount of hits.<br />
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Here are some of my most recent videos:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/fI2riD5sFyw?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/sZSJtJWUI14?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://1.gvt0.com/vi/ZMwjv_HVOXk/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZMwjv_HVOXk&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZMwjv_HVOXk&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/wgkMep0oDTw?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-69218962718370894292012-04-22T09:51:00.001-07:002012-04-22T09:51:39.677-07:00Book Haul<div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwEANz9we4o&feature=youtube_gdata_player">Watch "Book Haul April 21, 2012" on YouTube</a><br>
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To escape an overbearing step father and an insistent suitor, Margaret Macy runs away disguised as a maid. After many days of travel she finds herself playing the part of a maid at the home of someone from her past.<br />
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So, when I first picked out this book I wasn't really paying attention to who the author was, and it wasn't until I recieved the book and looked at the other books she had written that I realized I had read another book by her "The Apothecary's Daughter" which I also really enjoyed.<br />
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I enjoyed this book a great deal. Things happen a little slowly and it was hard to get into at first, but eventually it had me hooked. Now when I say things happen slowly, I mean S-L-O-W-L-Y. Multiple times I just stared at the page like "He knows, she knows he knows, let something happen!"<br />
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The characters were written in a way that made them believable. Each character had a back story that gave them depth and personality.<br />
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A slow pace seems to be a trend with her writing. "The Maid of Fairebourne Hall" is written well and overall enjoyable, despite its slow pace. I will definitely be reading more books by her.<br />
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- FTC Disclaimer: Bethany House Publishing sent me this book for free for reviewing purposes. All opinions expressed are my own.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-38745830287280099972012-01-15T20:52:00.001-08:002012-01-15T20:52:14.157-08:00Guest Post: Empowering Yourself Through Fashion by Jackie Clark<div><p>Empowering Yourself Through Fashion<br>
By: Jackie Clark </p>
<p>After a cancer diagnosis, your world seems to change.  Priorities are rearranged, nothing is taken for granted anymore, and your eyes seem to be open to so much more going on around you.  In a time when your very identity seems to be in crisis, it is easy to feel as though whatever power you once held has been wrenched from your grasp, leaving you helpless and vulnerable.  Whether you were faced with a prognosis of  HYPERLINK "http://www.mesothelioma.com/" mesothelioma,  HYPERLINK "http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/" breast cancer, or any number of other cancers, the feeling of vulnerability reaches across the board.  But it does not have to take hold of your life or define you as a person.  When so much about you, your life, and your body is changing, it is extremely important to reach for opportunities that remind you of your beauty, grace and power as a woman.    Life after a cancer  HYPERLINK "http://www.mesothelioma.com/mesothelioma/prognosis/" prognosis is hard, and filled with so many different questions.  But one thing you should never question is your value and allure as a woman.  An easy and fun way to remind yourself of your own beauty is through fashion.  Nothing can display your unique personality and tastes like a great outfit.  A flirty pair of high heels, jeans that look like they were made just for your body, or the perfect blazer can add excitement and joy to your closet and in turn give your attitude a boost.  With any number of trends coming and going on a regular basis, it is important to stock your wardrobe with a few classic pieces.  Jeans, trousers, a great button-down shirt, a solid-colored skirt that emphasizes your body's strengths, a soft cardigan, and a little black dress are some of the most common pieces to be found in women's closets.  But even these basics can have a little flair to reflect your personality.  Interesting shapes on your skirt, or a couple of lace embellishments on your black dress make these timeless clothes cater to your personality.  To really add excitement to your daily look, consider accessories.  These can be traded in and out of your wardrobe as trends change, and are usually less expensive than articles of clothing.  Show off your individuality with a leopard-print ballet flat, or a shimmery lightweight scarf.  A great pair of earrings or funky necklace can change your whole perception of an outfit.  Play with accessories to get more miles out of your staple outfits.  Whatever your fashion sense, your clothes should translate it into something for the world to see and appreciate.  Celebrate your beauty, strength and confidence by what you put on your body every single day.  After all, happiness is only as far away as the next pair of gorgeous shoes...or jeans...or whatever!</p>
</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-53087874525006119752012-01-10T09:17:00.000-08:002012-01-10T09:17:00.307-08:00Guest Post: Dilpreet Bhagrath<div> Recently I was contacted by Dilpreet, she wanted to write a guest post. So, I figured, since I don't really have time for blogging right now, why not have some guests posts? I have since been contacted by three other people, if you are interested just send me an email. fred_the_leaf@yahoo.com<br />
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Also, I'm in love with her writing style.<br />
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Glam Up Your Bedroom Today<br />
A girl’s bedroom is not simply where she sleeps, but so, so much more. It’s their escape, their sanctuary, a place where they can chill out and listen to their favourite music, delve into their favourite book - or run away from their annoying brother!<br />
As your bedroom is so important, you should decorate it to reflect your personality. There’s nothing too crazy when decorating as you shouldn’t follow the crowd and go for the norm, but create the right mood where YOU feel comfortable.<br />
There are many ways you can glam up your room. First of all, invest in super-soft and comfy duvets and bed linen, as if you don’t like getting into bed, you won’t want to stay in your room. Plus, we all know how cranky everyone becomes if they haven’t had a good night’s sleep.<br />
Next, find one of the many funky and cheap rugs online as rugs are a great way to divide your room into different areas and they add some glamour.<br />
Other great ideas are scented candles, with you choosing a scent to match your personality. For example, you can get a strawberry cheesecake candle if you have a sweet tooth. <br />
If you’re really creative, you could even make your own sketch or painting. Or if you’re not, you can find a cheap one in a second hand shop.<br />
These small changes will glam up your bedroom and give you a fresh and exciting start for the new year!</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-6380992115545936552012-01-09T18:27:00.001-08:002012-01-09T18:27:35.916-08:00What the Hell is Going On?I've gotten like four people offering to do guests posts for me in the past three days...<br />
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I'd really like to know what's going on.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-33541259025797809242012-01-07T22:25:00.001-08:002012-01-07T22:25:40.870-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/PEfEXt22qKc?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-18480469903919463052011-12-29T23:24:00.000-08:002011-12-29T23:29:56.601-08:00The Future Door: No Place Like Holmes Volume 2 by Jason Lethcoe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oEkKv1cl6Wk/TmrFyck1cmI/AAAAAAAAIHw/0f725VSewoA/s1600/Future+Door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oEkKv1cl6Wk/TmrFyck1cmI/AAAAAAAAIHw/0f725VSewoA/s1600/Future+Door.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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The Future Door: No Place Like Holmes Volume 2 is a children's book about Griffin Sharpe, his uncle, and their race through time to save the fate of the world.<br />
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I'm going to be honest, I did not enjoy this book. I think a lot of it had to do with the fact that it is the second book and if you haven't read the first (like me), you miss a bit of the back story, and the fact that it is geared toward a younger age.<br />
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I had to force myself to finish this book.<br />
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I'd <i>maybe </i>recommend this for boys ages 8-12.<br />
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I've been spending a lot of time on Tumblr and I just find that it fits my needs much better. It's more of a social blogging experience, which I like.<br />
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Tumblr: <a href="http://www.ohshizzitsrachel.tumblr.com/">http://www.ohshizzitsrachel.tumblr.com</a><br />
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I'll probably still post here occasionally.<br />
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I have a couple projects coming up:<br />
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1. Literary Heroes: <a href="http://pledgie.com/campaigns/16347">http://pledgie.com/campaigns/16347</a> This is just the link to the pledgie page. If you look at the guest post by Erica from Crapfiction, she talks about it and has all the information on her blog.<br />
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Okay, so it's just that one. I've decided to stop taking on so many projects at once, in the hopes that I'll actually stick with one.<br />
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I've started a new channel on Youtube, and I'm starting to get more consistent with posting videos.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/yD51EpbCZmc?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/4gNql7EFszs?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ehz6NbOWjI?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/BSiSzBCn5dI?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-51579018909208287432011-12-10T22:54:00.000-08:002011-12-10T22:54:40.717-08:00Update!!So, a couple days after my last post, the computer got a virus. :(<br />
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My mother was looking for a recipe and opened a site that turned out to be a worm. And my brother's been to lazy to fix the computer.<br />
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Anyway, my mom gave my brother and I our Christmas presents early, and mine is a Netbook the I am currently typing on :)<br />
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I have a couple posts lined up. One of them is a haul from tkb trading, which I'm excited about.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-46305726577344537502011-12-03T13:57:00.000-08:002011-12-03T13:57:45.311-08:00Diamond CandlesWant an opportunity to review and giveaway a diamond candle?<br />
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Check out: <a href="http://theladiesloungeguide.blogspot.com/2011/12/diamond-candles-campaign-announcement.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FddFHa+%28The+Ladies+Lounge%29">http://theladiesloungeguide.blogspot.com/2011/12/diamond-candles-campaign-announcement.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FddFHa+%28The+Ladies+Lounge%29</a><br />
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Diamond Candles are a unique product with a ring in every candle.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-43108743125967922342011-11-24T18:30:00.000-08:002011-11-24T18:34:32.760-08:00No, I haven't forgotten you, and I want a Sugar GliderHey, so it's been a while. I haven't forgotten you, I just haven't really had a lot to blog about lately (suggestions would be great).<br />
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So, Happy Thanksgiving!<br />
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I have found the cutest little creatures ever.<br />
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Wait for it.<br />
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Sugar Gliders.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hoothollow.com/Image%20Super%20Folder/Images%20-%20Photoshop%20Super%20Folder/Photoshop%20Examples/Sugar%20Glider%20voplaning-%20047950%20WEB%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://www.hoothollow.com/Image%20Super%20Folder/Images%20-%20Photoshop%20Super%20Folder/Photoshop%20Examples/Sugar%20Glider%20voplaning-%20047950%20WEB%20.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>They are adorable and gorgeous. I want one so bad, unfortunately they're illegal in California.<br />
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It seems like all of the cool animals are illegal in California. Ferret's, Chinchilla's, my adorable Sugar Gliders.<br />
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Isn't California supposed to be the fun state?<br />
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:( They're like pillow pets, but warm and fuzzy and loving.<br />
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Apparently they bond to a specific human, and get all heart broken when that human isn't around. That's true love baby, who needs a man when you can have a Sugar Glider.<br />
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I think they're part of the Kangaroo family because a couple sites referred to the babies as "Joey"'s, which is what baby Kangaroos, right?<br />
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Imma go be depressed that I can't have one now.<br />
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Unless of course I decide to go to college in MS like my dad wants...<br />
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Or I could go to Illinois like I've always wanted.<br />
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Decisions decisionsRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-2107333977359468652011-11-15T21:37:00.001-08:002011-11-15T21:37:32.856-08:00Rebecca Black-Person of Interest Part 2<div><p>For some reason my previous post isn't showing up in my blogger app, so i'm just making a new post.</p>
<p>The song really isn't that bad, I actually kind of like it.</p>
<p>That's it. </p>
<p> I really wish she'd stop with the autotune though</p>
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I thought you were going to do so well...<br />
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But looks like we're back to "Friday" quality...<br />
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Stop with the autotune, it's not needed<br />
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유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유<br />
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Can't do it?That's because they're humans too and we're all the same.<br />
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Copy and paste this as your status if you support gays、bisexuals and lesbians</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #999999; font-weight: normal;">Well, I posted it, and this girl I haven't talked to in like, three years commented this:</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">Find the pedophile:</span><br style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;" /><br style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유 유</span><br style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;" /><br style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">Can't do it?That's because they're humans too and we're all the same.</span><br style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;" /><br style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">Copy and paste this as your status if you support pedophiles and rapists.</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #999999; font-weight: normal;">And this is the conversation that happened after that, and honestly, I'm a little surprised, because both Alyssa and Paul are christian. Maybe it's just me, but it seems like that they were arguing pro-pedophilia. Am I crazy?</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Rachel: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Alyssa, that's not even the same thing, please refrain from posting stuff like that on my statuses.</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Alyssa: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Sorry, I just felt like making a statement about the leftist society we live in today. I realize that was an exaggeration, but sometimes I wonder if someday it won't be.</span>.</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Alyssa: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">I don't mean to be picking on gays either, I love my gay friends, it's just that absolutely EVERYTHING seems to be becoming socially acceptable these days.</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Rachel: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Pedophilia will NEVER be socially acceptable.</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Alyssa: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Oh, you say that now. There once was a time when people said there will never be a day sex would be seen on television, and a kiss on the beach in a movie by a married couple was considered taboo.</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Rachel: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Unless the world becomes a place where pedophiles are the majority, that's not going to happen. There's a huge difference between supporting gays, and supporting pedophiles. For one, Gay people aren't doing anything illegal by being gay.</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Alyssa: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">But there was a time when being gay was illegal. Things chance.</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Rachel: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">I don't think there's a big possibilty of that changing. And it has nothing to do with this status, so it shouldn't have been brought up at all.</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Alyssa: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">I know, I'm sorry. This is the kind of thing I should really keep to myself. Would you be so kind as to delete this whole thing and forget about it?</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text" style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">Paul: actually rachel, your friend is right. just this past summer, members of the APA (American Psychiatric Association) met to discuss "normalizing" pedophelia. here's the link.<br />
<a href="http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/15/conference-aims-to-normalize-pedophilia/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://dailycaller.com/201<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>1/08/15/conference-aims-to<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>-normalize-pedophilia/</a><br />
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not only that - go to my wall and scroll down a bit - there is a video with a professor from princeton talking about beastiality being okay.</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text" style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">Rachel: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">What I got from that is that they're trying to make it scientifically acceptable, not socially, I don't think anyone will ever be okay with someone touching their child or any child inappropriately.</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Alyssa: You realize it is socially acceptable and totally legal in Saudi Arabia today, right? Apparently someone thought it was okay.</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Rachel: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">I'd like to point out that this is NOT Saudi Arabia.</span></span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><div class="commentActions fsm fwn fcg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Patricia: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">I would like to point out that originally pedophilia was not against the law but now it is, making it so that it is becoming less socially acceptable. There has been laws against gays since the bible came about (potentially before), meaning gay rights are becoming more socially acceptable. So it is not the same thing.</span></span></span></div></h6>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-64886652980231007242011-11-10T23:40:00.000-08:002011-11-10T23:40:48.718-08:00Nothing REALLY Prepares you for High SchoolI know I don't have the "usual" high school experience, since I was at an academy that had one hall way and never more that 120 students for the first two years, and then we combined with a "real" high school, but I think I have enough knowledge to say that NOTHING prepares you for high school.<br />
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Parents tell you that you should just worry about your grades, not your friends.<br />
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And T.V? They're probably the worst. Television and movies have the WORST representations of high school ever (Except Secret Life, that's surprisingly accurate). They give you this idea that there are these "popular" kids, that run the school and bully everyone, but honestly, most high schools are too big for there to be one group of people that everyone knows.<br />
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You're more likely to get stabbed in the back by your best friend than by and enemy. Which upsets me. A lot. I can handle enemies, they're whatever. They don't mean a thing to me. But when my best friend hurts me? I turn into a complete mess. I'm just not capable of dealing with someone I care about betraying me, it's not a skill I have.<br />
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Maybe I just chose the wrong group of people to be friends with. I know not all people in high school are like this, in fact, my junior friends have the LEAST amount of drama. And I'm jealous of them. I WISH my life was that drama free. I WISH that my friends didn't feel the need to talk about everyone and everything.<br />
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I'm one of the most honest people ever. I HATE lying, and by association I hate liars. If I have a problem, I tell you. And if I do talk about you, I'll tell you. But somehow I STILL get people saying that I talk about people behind their backs.<br />
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Oh, and the double standards people seem to have, "Oh, when <i>I </i>do it it's <i>venting </i>, but when <i>you </i>it it's talking crap." Seriously? Everyone needs to vent sometimes, and most of the time, I don't even mean what I say when I'm venting, I just need to let off steam, which is exactly what venting is for.<br />
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I can't wait for high school to be over.<br />
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I'm not even sure I'm going to post this...<br />
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Stressed and drama-free for the moment,<br />
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Invasion is the story of Colt McAlister, who's parents just died in a car accident. He moves to Arizona with his Grandfather and recieve's a phone call that makes him think his parent's deaths might not have been what they seemed. After that he gets thrown into a world he thought only existed in comic books.<br />
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So, I read this book in literally one day. I was hooked. The story was very engaging, the character's were believable, and it was very unique. I can't wait to pick up the second one, as soon as I get the money I'll be going to buy it.<br />
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Definitely recommend it.<br />
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I've spent the last hour trying to get my phone to work.<br />
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Last night I plugged my phone in to charge and went to sleep, the phone was on. <br />
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This morning I woke up and reached for my phone, and it was off. This wasn't all that unusual because my phone likes to turn itself off sometimes. I tried to turn it on and it wouldn't. I took that battery out, I begged I pleaded, nothing. <br />
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So, because I'm lazy and don't want to go to the Sprint store this early, I went to their website. They have this thing where you can chat with a representitive to get help. It's almost as unhelpful as their phone representitives. <br />
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While I was chatting with the representitive my phone turned itself on, I was extactic, until I saw that it said it was only 5% charged and it turned itself off...<br />
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My phone was on the charger all night, how on earth could it possibly be only 5% charged?<br />
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I'm annoyed.<br />
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Anyway, I got fed up with the representitive and X-ed out, I've since gotten my phone to charge, but if I'm still having problems I'm going to take my phone into the store on Sunday.<br />
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It's now made it to 20%<br />
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Also, I'm blogging from my friends computer, I'm staying the weekend with her.<br />
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Don't forget to follow and like us on Facebook!!<br />
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Annoyed and Phoneless,<br />
-RachelRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-17319927560765884082011-11-03T12:07:00.000-07:002011-11-03T12:07:51.654-07:00New Writing BlogSo, I decided on "Flatter the Writer" for my new blogs title. I would love it if you all would go over and check it out. I don't have any writing up yet, but you should follow so you know when I do put things up :). I'm a little terrified because I haven't shared my writing with anyone in about three years.<br />
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http://www.flatterthewriter.blogspot.com<br />
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I'll still be posting writing advice and NaNo stuff here, the new blog is only for things I wrote.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-89397229500144832762011-11-02T21:46:00.001-07:002011-11-02T21:46:28.814-07:00formspring.meAsk me questions about anything <a href="http://www.formspring.me/AbelleKingsley" target="_blank">http://www.formspring.me/AbelleKingsley</a>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257606778453025803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877952596026497901.post-39163737605109524412011-11-02T21:04:00.000-07:002011-11-02T21:04:56.949-07:00National Novel Writing Month: Day 2Ugh. Today is not going well. I don't even thing I made to 1000 words today. Fail.<br />
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Post have been so short lately, but at least I'm posting.<br />
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Anyone interested in guest posting? fred_the_leaf@yahoo.com<br />
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With lots of fail,<br />
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