Dress Anxiety

I hate shopping. Absolutely hate it. 99% of the time, I would rather do it from my computer at home. Unless there's food involved.

That being said, dress shopping to me translates to "torture". Especially because our prom is so late in the season, and I was lazy, so most stores are nearly out of stock. So I decided to show how I shop best: online.

In order to sort out my thoughts, and let other people look at the dresses I'm deciding between easily so they can help me choose, I figured why not make a post about? This doesn't mean I'm going to start blogging normally again, in case any of you were actually looking forward to that (lolz, jokes).

So all of these are found at promgirl.com. VOTE ON THE RIGHT TO HELP ME DECIDE!

DRESS 1:
This in "Electric Blue"

DRESS 2:
This in "Electric Blue"

DRESS 3:
This is whatever color the blue is.

Those are really my top three. I also like these, but I would have to find some fashion tape or boobs to hold them up because they're strapless. They're both out of stock right now, so maybe just forget about these.

DRESS 4:
This in "Teal"

DRESS 5:
This in "Royal Blue"

The next one is strapless, but IT'S IN STOCK! And I like both of the shades of blues, so this could potentially be a possibility? Maybe?

DRESS 6:
This in either blue.

PLEASE HELP ME!
Thanks :)

I'll miss it.

I'm going to warn you right now. This post is going to be random, rant-y, and probably very un-followable. Clearly, based on the adjectives I've already used, it's not going to be very well-written either.

The second semester of my Junior year started yesterday. I am more than 5/8 of the way done with high school. That's fabulous and awful all at the same time. Let's start with why it's fabulous, because then I can rant about everything I hate, and then move on to what I love, so we can end this thought with the positive, and my motto (which is normally most prevalent when I'm eating...) is "save the best for last", so onward.

Fabulous. It will be fabulous to be done with all of this stupid busywork that consumes my life. You may know this as homework. No matter what I'm doing, there's always this constant nagging voice (which, not-so coincidentally sound a lot like my mother's) in the back of my head that repeats, "What could you be doing right now? Don't you have some homework you should be doing? Shouldn't you be researching colleges? Are you going to apply for a job or internship this summer? YOU SHOULD GET ON ALL OF THAT RIGHT THIS VERY INSTANT." It's exhausting to think about, really. I guess I just explained some of my other reasons for wanting high school to be over, but basically I have absolutely zero idea where I want to go to college, or what I want to do there. I'm hoping that by the time I graduate, I'll have figured that out. If not, then I've got bigger issues, and should probably invest in a visit to the psychologist. I could go on forever, but if you're reading this, you are probably a high schooler dealing with all of the same crap I am, so you probably don't want to be reminded of any of this.

So lets go on to the best part that we were saving for last.

So many things I'm going to miss when I'm gone. I'll miss actually having fun, random plans on the weekends, like this weekend for example. Thursday is Bluewater's "Les Miz." Friday is Heartweek decorating and THE IMPROV SHOW (so pumped!). Saturday is Drumline girls' sis sesh. All of it is such random, unrelated stuff, but I can say even hanging around the school on a Friday night for four hours to put up decorations sounds like fun. I have NO idea why, and it probably shouldn't, but it just feels like I'm part of something. I'm going to miss the play's and all of the insane and spectacular traditions that go along with them. Not to mention just the backstage atmosphere in general. It's just something you can't get anywhere but in the dark behind some curtains listening to a love song being played in the distance.

Ok, that unintentionally sounded like some kind of scene from a really dirty romantic movie. Sorry.

One thing that I'll miss the most is band. Prepare to read the nerdiest paragraph I will ever write.

I'll miss going to the band room before school when I have nowhere else to go, because I know there will always be someone to talk to there. I'll miss waiting there for a couple minutes after the bell rings at the end of the day just to say a quick "hi" to all of my friends that breeze in to get their instruments. I'll miss the feeling I get when the bell rings at the end of third block because I know my day is basically over. I'll miss feeling like I'm home whenever I walk through those heave double-doors. I'll miss the people most of all, because they're what make that room home.

Alright, sappy, nerd-paragraph over.

I honestly have no idea when I'll post again, and have feeling it won't be with any consistency. Sorry, but I have a total of seriously over 50 pages to read and take notes on. FML.

One thing that I am going to try to be consistent with is including a kind of "every-day source of happiness" in every post from now on. That sounds confusing, but it's basically just something little that got me through the day.

Today's little thing is getting a letter from a friend in the mail (thanks, Ellie <3)

Until next post.

Frenglish

I'm far too lazy for junior year.

J'ai trop de choses a faire. (I have too many things to do)

There should be an accent on the "a" before "faire" but I just don't remember how to do that.

I'm so tired and out of it that some of my thoughts have been French lately. I'm actually getting the two languages confused in my head.

What. The. Hell.

Northwestern. WHAT A TRIP. I assure that the rest of my year (possibly life? well let's hope not) will pale in comparison to the fun I had on that band trip. So unbelievably fun. If you're not in band, you could never possibly comprehend. If Orlando is even half as amazing as Northwestern, it'll make sticking to symphonic band worth it.

That's saying a lot.

Besides Northwestern, two good things happened this week:

1) My neighbor burned me a CD of the AVPM/S soundtracks, and if anything could make my exhausting week better, it was that. THANK YOU MACK!

2) I made the play I auditioned for. Long story. I auditioned to just dance in the play (no singing or lines, just dancing) and I'm fairly certain that's what I made it in for. But when I asked our theater director what days I needed to be at rehearsal every week for dancing, he said "Well, if you don't have any other conflicts, I'd like you to be with the chorus."

I'm not sure what that means exactly, so... um ... I'll get back to you about that.

We had to make a blog for A.P. Comp, but I didn't link this blog to my school blog for 2 reasons:

1) You guys don't want to read my school crap. If you actually bother to read the details of my boring life here, I thank you very much, but the other blog is only for requirements. Lame, boring, lame, lame, school stuff. I promise I'll post all of the exciting stuff here.

2) I feel like my teacher would have some serious judgements about me if she read this blog. I've maybe said five words in her class so far, so judgement would be happening. All over. (Ally...)

I really don't have much else to tell you except I have a bump on my forehead now because I ran into a wall yesterday. Bye!

Thank God for Band.

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^My thoughts on the first day of school^

I used to consider myself that person in my group of friends that never really had anything going on. I have recently come to the conclusion, however, that that is far from reality. While I was filling out the activity form, I almost ran out of space for everything. I can't decide if I'm happy that I'm involved in so much, or overwhelmed. I think it's mostly a little bit of both.

Thank the good lord for marching band, though. Because not only is it the only class I didn't have homework in tonight, it's getting me out of school 2 blocks early on Friday. What else is band good for?

I finally got around to putting up all my pictures from summer on Facebook, and that means pictures from the Ellie Goulding concert! Like I've mentioned a couple of times, my camera's quality barely makes it worth calling a camera, so most of the pictures I took had major blur or terrible quality, but these were some of the best pictures:

If I haven't already said it enough (which I assure you, I know I have), it was a phenomenal concert.

Anyway, back to my camera. I said I wanted one for my birthday a couple posts back, but of course, I didn't get one. So I bought one myself. That's right. I got a brand-spanking new Nikon D3000 and it is SO PRETTY! I'm not an expert at camera's by far, and it seems more fit for a pro, so I might return it and get a different one, but it will still be a nice DSLR, and so yea. Here's a picture of the D3000 I bought:

Yay!

Anyway, it's already 11:00 on the first night of school this year, and I still have a crapload of homework to do. I know it's a great start to the school year. But hey, I finished reading the third Harry Potter book when I got home from school today in a successful attempt to avoid my homework. Don't act like you don't know I've got my priorities straight.

Remember: If you're reading this, it means you've survived the first day of school. So go eat some celebratory ice cream or something.

* Goodnight *

Summer Playlist

Surprise. I lied to you again.

So I'm 2 days late.

Anyway, this is my post about what I've been listening to this summer. It's really been a little bit of everything. I'm going to put a bit of a description by the links with hopes that at least someone will read it, but worst case scenario, they're there in case you listen to a song, and go "What the heck was that?" It's kind of like my rationale for liking that song. Anyway, onwards.

Without You- David Guetta ft. Usher

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOTD_y-4Zyo

I usually like David Guetta's songs because I tend to enjoy dance-y songs, and I'm starting to be more of a fan of Usher as well. I really like the variety this song has in terms of sound.

Sugar, We're Going Down- Fall Out Boy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhG-vLZrb-g&ob=av2e

I remember this song being really popular when I was in something like 5th grade, and for some reason I stumbled upon it and just kept listening to it. For like a month straight nonstop. So much love for this song. Although, I did have to look up the lyrics because I had no idea what they were saying.

Motivation- Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1XozsBN5Z4

Again with the dance music. Ignore the completely sexual lyrics. I try to.

Yes- LMFAO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPZ3yplwR0

This is easily one of the stupidest songs ever, but it's just so upbeat and funny that I find it enjoyable to listen to. Don't judge me.

Hello- Martin Solveig and Dragonette

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK42LZqO0wA

I guess it kind of has a unique sound? I don't know, I just like it.

21 Guns- Greenday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r00ikilDxW4&ob=av2e

I actually like a lot of Greenday's songs . Basically all of the popular ones; American Idiot, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Holiday, Wake Me Up When September Ends (that's Greenday, right?).

I Can Transform Ya- Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kta9If-sP4s&ob=av2n

like 99% of Chris Brown's songs are really douche-y, but really catchy to me. This is no exception. He is a bomb.com dancer though.

Hot- Avril Lavigne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzb75m8NuMQ&ob=av2e

I think this is a fairly old song, but I found it kind of recently. The lyrics are borderline creepy, but ignore that. Again.

Glamorous- Fergie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0SyUgw98tE&ob=av2e

This song never gets old. I just love it. I just realized, though, while I'm listening to it, that she really spells out words a lot in her songs. G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S. D to the E to the L-I-C-I-O-U-S.

Look At Me Now- Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes

Most douche-y song of the year, but it makes me feel gangster while I'm attempting to rap it and dance to it alone in my room. Yea, picture that and have yourself a nice little laugh.

Do The John Wall- Troop 41

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ2kYoMDw8E&ob=av2n

This is actually more of a joke from camp, but I still listen to it from time to time. And do the dance every time without fail.

Knockout- Lil Wayne ft. Nicki Minaj

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfYcOYMNuXM

You may have noticed that I also like Lil Wayne a fair bit. Not always, but this song is especially good and uncharacteristic for him.

What Makes You Beautiful- One Direction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJO3ROT-A4E&ob=av2e

(Thanks to Ellie for this one and the next) 3 words. British. Boy. Band. These three words together can't NOT equal heaven. And some decent alliteration. But really. Really fun, summer-y song.

Pursuit of Happiness- Kid Cudi ft. MGMT and Ratatat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xzU9Qqdqww&ob=av2e

Major stoner song, but for some reason it was really catchy to me. Not cause I'm a stoner, don't take it that way, but it just has something kind of unique.

I Want You to Want Me- KSM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pUXAyTc26U&ob=av2n

I know this was originally sung by Cheap Trick (is it sad that I know that because of the movie "John Tucker Must Die"? Yes.) But I like KSM's cover a lot as well. And they're an all-girl band, so rock on, feminists.

There have been plenty of others of course, but these were mostly the only ones I kept bookmarked on my i-Pod. Hopefully everyone that reads this can find something they at least mildly liked, cause I tried to put some variety here.

Also, ANYTHING ELLIE GOULDING. My love for her music has hit a new high. I have yet to get tired of listening to a single song on her album. I also found this unreleased (I think that's the right word) song on youtube, and, of course, I love it.

The End- Ellie Goulding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mhVynE8nEY

If you have heard anything you think I might like, chances are, I will so please tell me about it! Unless it's country. Then keep it to yourself. Sorry. Not really.

Thanks so much for reading, and have the best last day of summer anyone could ever have, for my sake if nothing else :)

* Goodnight *

p.s. is that asterisk thing with the closing ok? Or mega-douchey and too mainstream?I feel like I need at least a bit of continuity with my posts, because I have absolutely not done that.

Words of Wisdom

Hey guys!

If you're reading this, you've probably noticed that the theme/background/whatever you want to call it is different. I'm going to change fonts and do a little more changing tomorrow. I just feel like I've matured as a blogger past the title "Dancing like Nobody's Watching."

Ok, maybe that's just a bunch of bull, but long story short, I'm changing the theme and title.

I'm going to do my best to have a post up sometime tomorrow (probably tomorrow night) about some of the music I've been listening to this summer.

To fill you for tonight though, I have 2 quotes relating to my new (probably temporary) title.

First, is the the definition of "starry-eyed" according to dictionary.com:

"given to naive wishes, judgments, etc; full of unsophisticated optimism; gullible." And in response to that, I have a quote from Helen Keller: "No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit." Amen to that. * Goodnight *

12 and 16

Hey guys!

So today I did a Q/A thing with my friend where we asked each other questions that we wrote for each other. Ad since I already answered the ones she asked me, I'm going to answer some of the questions that I asked her. So enjoy, and maybe you'll get to know a little more about me!

1. What is your favorite color to paint your toenails?

A: Red or teal

2. If you could have anything as a pendant on a necklace, what would it be?

A: A little camera pendant

3: If you could be any Harry Potter character, which would you be?

A: Neville Longbottom

4: What is your favorite musical group or artist?

A: Ellie Goulding (side note: I just got tickets to her concert. CANNOT WAIT!)

5: What is your favorite club, organization or group that you have ever been a part of?

A: Drumline

6: Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

A: Darren Criss (for anyone who doesn't already know this, get off my blog. Just kidding, thanks for reading. But seriously, come on.)

7: Do you collect anything? If so, what?

A: Yes, I collect the Sunday comics from the newspaper (the ones in color.)

8: What is your favorite word to say?

A: Effervescence or translucent.

9: What is your least favorite color?

A: Pink.

10: What is your favorite article of clothing?

A: Sweatshirt or flip-flops. Obviously it kind of depends on the season.

11. Do you sing in the shower?

A: Dur.

12: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

A: Great Britain!

I'll leave it at 12 questions, because guess what is happening that has to do with a 12? MY BIRTHDAY! It's August 12, and I'm turning 16.

"OHMAHGAWD, YOU'RE TURNING 16? HOW MANY HUNDRED PEOPLE ARE YOU INVITING TO YOUR BIG BIRTHDAY BASH/SPECTACULAR? ARE YOU GOING TO THROW A TANTRUM IF YOUR CAKE ISN'T BIG ENOUGH? BLAH BLAH BLAH."

No. Shut the hell up. The people who are on that show "My Super Sweet Sixteen" make me want to punch them in the face. Jesus.

I basically only want two gifts from my parents this year. A camera and a massive roll of cork board. I have a camera now that works just fine, so this request may make me start to seem like those spoiled brats on that show, but let me explain why. My current camera has extremely terrible quality, and I really enjoy taking pictures for the beauty of them and for keeping the memories. Not for taking shallow pictures of me and my friends "chucking up deuces". What a stupid saying. That sounds like you're throwing up. Anyway, my other request, the cork board is to cover one wall in my room. It's where I would like to hang the pictures I would like to take with my new camera.

So I hope you guys are having a positive and productive summer(possibly the two nerdiest words one can use to describe summer) and I wish everyone explosions of phantastic times until that day in September comes. Until next post. :)

P.S. I'm going to see Bluewater's production of "Anything Goes" on Thursday evening, and I can hardly contain my anticipation. If you're in the show, break a leg :)