A penny for my thoughts?

New music to share! Yes, I know, that's all I been doing but it's a lot of fun for me to share the music I love. I'm going to do several bands/singers, starting with an old favorite by the All American Rejects.

All American Rejects- Swing, Swing [Warning: this video contains one realllllllly cute guy.]





I found this song at least a year ago. I'm not sure how--I think I was listening to Move Along [another good song] by them and clicked on this one and, well, liked it! And it helps that the lead singer, Tyson something-or-other, has beautiful eyes. :]

The Band Perry- If I Die Young





I believe my friend, Hannah, showed this to me a while back. I didn't listen to it for a while but when I did I loved it!

Daft Punk- Tron Soundtrack- The Game Has Changed





All I have to say is: if you're writing an action part in a story, or reading one, play the Tron Soundtrack, especially this song.

Far East Movement ft. Ryan Tedder- Rocketeer 



I like it. I don't know why. Maybe because Ryan Tedder, One Republics lead singer, is in it. *shrugs* Who knows?

Well, I'll leave you with those. Tell me if you like any of them! :] Not the best, their some of my in-the-middle songs, but none the less, I like them!

Lia

Life Goes On for Noah and the Whale

I recently shared some of my current favorite songs. Well, I have another one to add.

Noah and The Whale- L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N



When I first played the song, after getting on a Youtube rabbit trail, I didn't like it much. In fact, all I liked was the 'L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N' part of it. That was all. The next day I saw it in the suggestions on Youtube and decided to play it again, for some odd reason. Now-I really like it. It's been stuck in my head all day.

I do hope you enjoy!

Other news:
This week, for school, I get to write a narrative poem. Good thing no one in my class knows I like to write poetry, because I have this feeling my poem is going to be pretty darn bad. Why? Because I suck, entirely, at rhyming and I want to try and make this poem rhyme. I'm pretty sure I don't have to but I'm sure others would rather it rhyme. Maybe I shouldn't. Who knows? At least I can make it whatever I want! That's a plus.

Wait, I just read the assignment in the 'Course Guide'. Crap. It should rhyme. There goes my hopes and dreams! Ha!

I'm also excited because: 1] This Friday my youth group is having a lock in, which are ALWAYS fun! We should be painting the 'youth room'. We have some pretty good ideas about what it is going to look like, but it's one of those you- never- know- till -you -get- there situations. I don't even know what the colors are going to be like. Hopefully something fun, exciting, and pleasant to look at. I highly doubt it will be bad looking because, you know, we have such great taste. ;D

And 2] My friend Kendra is having her 17th birthday part this weekend. She knows how to have some wicked sweet parties because she invites some wicked sweet friends. [Don't you, Kendra?] Anyway, the best part is that we get to dress up, yes, dress up, like a Disney Princess or Disney girl character, sort of. I bet you'll never be able to guess who I'm going to be! Really, you won't. Because half of the world has forgotten this movie anyway...I almost did. I am going to be...[drumroll]...

I do not own this photo. 

PRINCESS KIDA FROM ATLANTIS!

Mhmm, the totally awesome girl from Atlantis: The Lost World/Empire [or whatever it is] with white hair. Remember her now? The costume is in the making and I'm excited.

So, if you could be ANY Disney character, who would you be?

Although Princess Kida isn't my first pick, she is pretty cool. She kicks butt, that's for sure. I think my first, from the top of my head, pick might be Mulan. I'm not sure, again. Mulan is a pretty, kick-butt, heroin, don't-mess-with-me type of girl, if I remember correctly.  And I like my main characters to always be like that--unless they're a guy, then I don't really have a preference. Haha!

Oh, and guess what!
MY DAD VISITED THIS WEEK! I got a 'surprise' visit from my dad this week. He came Monday afternoon and is leaving tonight. I had a wonderful and great time with him, although I times I didn't treat him too nicely. :/

Last night, after school, he took my mom and me to T.G.I Friday's. I had a tasty meal of ribs and steak. Yeah,  it was pretty fan amazing. And, to top it off, he took us to Coldstone Creamery. Best place ever. If you didn't know---I'm an ice cream freak. I could eat ice cream for the rest of my life. I'd take 1,000 brain freezes if it meant ice cream every now and then. Yes, I adore ice cream. [But I actually turned some down today. I'm trying to be a healthy eater, although that doesn't always work out (cough, cough)]

I gave my I.E yesterday too. I think I did pretty well! I believe [and hope] that I spoke loudly, clearly, and slowly. I found that tapping my finger on my hip, or something along those lines, helps me keep a descent speed while talking. My teacher seemed to have liked the topic of my speech, considering it went along with what we are studying in American Documents. [To refresh your memory: the speech I recited was Susan B. Anthony's speech after she was convicted of voting.]

Well, folks, that's all for now!
With much love,
Lia

P.S
Having parents who are getting old and can't hear you is really hard. But you'll get through it. x] Haha, I love you mom and dad, dearly.

My Mirror

I don't look in the mirror to stare at myself. I look in the mirrior to figure out what I am.

Lia

Newest Obsessions

I figured I'd show all of you the songs I've been listening too the most lately. I hope you enjoy my 'taste' in music, because I surly do. My mother likes several of the songs I do, which is actually pretty cool. I'll tell you the ones she likes too.

We'll start with the song I am listening to now:

Ingrid Michealson- Maybe



Linkin Park- Waiting For The End



Andy Grammer- Keep Your Head Up [My mother also likes.]



Ingrid Michealson- Everybody [My mother also likes]



Taio Cruz ft. Travie McCoy- Higher 



Jack Johnson- Better Togther



Weezer- If You're Wondering I Want You To I Want You To [Thank you, Elizabeth, for introducing me to this song. :D]



Okay, I'll stop there. I hope you enjoy the music. :]

-Lia

The time is here, hip-hip-hooray!

The weather is amazing.

It's beyond amazing.
It's just plain out wonderful, beautiful, inspiring and happiness. :]

This weather makes me so happy. I hate winter, with a passion. But this weather, now this weather, just makes me want to smile all day long. All day.

To make it even better; today was pay day.
Today, I sat on the back porch and felt the wonderful weather while doing schoolwork.
Today, I motivated, cough cough, my mother why she worked out at Curves.
Today, I got Chinese Take Out for my mother and me and we ate it out on the back porch, with candles lit.
Today, I got to stare a beautiful, bright orange moon.
Today, I get to walk the dogs at night, in good weather.
Today, I might get to watch a movie with my mother.

Today has been a good day.

I find that simple things can make your life happy, and so do great, big things, of course.
We all know a pinch of this and a pinch of that makes the best recipe ever.

I feel spring in the air. I do, I do, I do.

Lia.

Cole Press

{Cole Press}                                       
Full Name: Cole Alexander Press


Age: 17

Gender: Male

Personality: Generally quite, thoughtful and restricted. He doesn't seem to friendly until you get to know him.

Appearance: Um, indescribably hot? Yeah.

Signification In Story: Akita's host family 'son'.


Back Story: Grandparents own a Ranch and farm where him and his parents live.  His parents work in the lab that is conducting research on Akita. Spends most of his time helping out on the ranch or playing soccer.


Cole is silent, in a sense. He never says much, verbally, but as they say: 'Actions speak louder than words'. Although he does have his flaws, a lot of them, he maintains a good reputation everywhere. He works hard in school, is great at soccer, among tons of other things and has never caused his parents any trouble. Until he disappears, along with Akita, who they were hosting, and that mysterious boy lingering around their ranch. Slowly, after connecting the dots they find their son is caught up in the mystery of Akita and The Lost and the deadly conclusion that lays ahead.

_________________________________________________________________________

Yeah, I didn't really try with this one. It sucks, I know. But William Moseley. Hey, one of my neighbors last name is Moseley! Maybe their related? xD No, my neighbor is black---nevermind. Anyway, I think I like Cole. I think he's pretty dang cool. Not as cool as Xavier but certainly better looking. Haha!

I hope all is well with all you people.
I truly do.

Good-night and good-bye.

Lia

Update On Myself

As you can guess, not much is going on. School work mainly, much to my dismay. It's so easy to get behind and so hard to stay on track. I'm planing on 'planing' out my 'school work days' in detail so I can't stray or weasel my way out of things. Let's hope this will work. Wait, we KNOW it will work, right? Hold on--who is 'we'?

My mind needs to go to on a vacation. Maybe that will help. Wait, it is on vacation...

Anyway, HAPPY SAD!!!! [Single Awareness Day].

And guess what! As a single person I can gladly say: "VALENTINES DAY WAS GREAT!". I got candy, a cupcake of awesomeness and Subway in one day. How good can it get? Usually 'single
 people hate V-Day...I'm one of those smart ones who take time to enjoy it for it's ACTUAL meaning. Oh, wow, I'm sounding like one of THOSE people.

I understand why single people get upset, they have a good reason. The commercialized V-day is all about you and you're significant other...but the truth is, it's all about Love. And remember---there are all types of love. Brotherly love. God-like love. Romantic love.

So, I choose, on V-Day, to focus on the 'brotherly' love or the 'motherly' love I receive from my totally amazing Mother.

As I said in a chat to my friend [who, once they read this, will probably throw bricks at me] :  'V-day is cheesy, sappy, and a waist of my time when it's turned into a couple- fest.'

But, it's true, right? I think V-Day should be so much more than this...puffed up, flowery, pink mess! It kind of bothers me. I figured out that's why I use to hate V-Day, because it seemed---fake. Well, I'm done preaching about V-Day like one of THOSE people. [You'll have to guess who THOSE people are. Thank you, very much.]

Also, pray for me! I do my IE [Individual Event] tomorrow. I reciting part of Susan B. Anthony's speech. I love that lady. She was amazing, to me. I think, just like some people, including me, are moved by Martin Luther King Jr. speech, a lot of people should be moved by her speech, which not only gets to the point but remain light hearted with a heavy impact.

Well, folks, that's all I got to say--today. Long day ahead of me, but, of course, I can handle it!

With much love,
Lia

Tablet Fun--Smudge Art !

I volunteered to do a 'poster' for something called Journeys. It took me forever but I was able to get it done, finally, with the help of my friend, Hannah's, tablet. I love that thing. After I was finish with my poster, which I think is okay, I wanted to play around with the tablet and draw.

So, I made a 'smudge art' girl. Hey, for a first timer I'm kind of 'proud' of it so far. I'm not done, of course, but I'm liking it. :D Do tell me what you think.
Here it is:

Her chin is in need of major work. I haven't done her neck. Shading on the hair is waiting to be done. And, well, shading everywhere for that matter but---look. IT LOOKS LIKE A HUMAN---right?

I think I'll make a story character out of her. What should her name be? Emilia Roan? No. Tracy Owens? No.
Let's go with something magical sounding. xD

Dontray?
Desrin?
No, these all suck. Huff.

Tressan? Yes. I like. Tressan. Do you like? Any suggestions?

Ahhh, now you get a bit of what goes through my head. Haha!

I must go now! I love you all!

Lia

To Celebrate...

Guess what!/?

This is the 100 post on my blog. Don't you think this is a cause for a slight celebration? I do!

I never thought I'd reach 100 blog post but I guess I have. This means I must have fulfilled my goal to annoy my followers with a billion post a week. I'm on a roll!
And, since I'm so nice, I decided to give a gift to all the followers who have sat through these 100 blog post patiently!

Drum roll please!

I'm going to let you wonderful people see...
AN EXCLUSIVE CLIP OF MY STORY!
Oh, sorry, I guess that's not as exciting as I might have made you believe but it's still a huge step for Lia-kind. I rarely share writing unless it's old writing. Another one of my faults, you see. I have the hardest, I mean, the hardest, time showing other people my work. From dancing to writing! So, at dance, I shrivel up and become afraid to move around the other people. If anyone has tips on how not to do that I'd love 'em forever [and ever and ever and ever and ever...].

Anyway, back tot he exclusive look into my story. You'll meet some characters I've already done character profiles on. If you can identify then--well--nothing! [Exciting, right?]

Here it is, the un-named story clip:

"Leah brushed a thin strand of hair from her eyes and looked around the store as the cashier rung up her pathetic lunch. A couple stood in front of the drink section, debating over which drinks to get for the car ride. A woman with string, gray hair leaned against the counter beside the cashier, staring up at the ceiling.

At first Leah didn't notice her, the tall teenage girl with messy black hair and the strange attire, but when her eyes roamed over the store one more time she caught sight of her. Leah stared, unconsciously, as the girl looked down at a bag of chips in her hands. The teen didn't seem to know what to do with the bag. She poked it a few times, shrugged, then returned it to the shelf.

“Ma'am, that would be six seventy-five.”

Leah turned back around to face the cashier. She absently dropped the money she had clutched in her fist on the counter and pushed it towards him. Her eyes wandered back to the girl. She was handling a candy bar now, which, to her, was seemingly interesting.

The lady beside the cashier followed Leah's gaze and shook her head.

“She's been in here for at least an hour, poking around. I'm tempted to call the cops on her but it's kind of funny.” the lady chuckled, returning to looking up at the ceiling.

“Probably lost, by the looks of it. I'll see if I can help her,” Leah said, squaring her shoulders and collecting her items from the store counter. Even if Issac didn't believe she was fit for any of the work he did she was sure she could handle a lost child, all by herself. She, in fact, wasn't a child and knew how to handle herself and others in difficult situations and this lost child was certainly not a challenging situation.

Leah, frozen deli sandwich and soda underarm, sidle up to the girl's side. The girl paid her no mind, instead she continued to poke around. Leah gave the girl a gentle smile, which was ignored also.

“Excuse me,” Leah said, placing a hand on the her arm to gain her attention. It was suddenly flung off and the girl, with narrowed eyes, shoved Leah away. Leah stumbled backwards, shocked by the teens abrupt actions. The cashier and gray haired lady watched from behind the counter as Leah took another step forward.

“Don't worry, I'm not here to cause you trouble,” Leah comforted. It appeared, to her, that this girl had mental problems of some sort, which could easily be overcome with tender coaxing. She held out her hand as if trying to convince a startled kitten to come out from under the bed.

The girl simply turned on her heels and continued down the store aisle, boots clicking on the floor. Leah could feel her cheeks heat up, soon enough she would be blushing. Maybe Issac was right and she couldn't handle this job. She took in a deep breath, glanced back at the cashier and gray-hair lady, and then followed the girl.

The teen shoved open the back door, which emptied out into the back parking lot, and disappeared. Leah picked up her pace and followed, almost dropping her purchases. As she swung open the back door something blew past. It wasn't till Leah turned her head and looked down the alley way did she realize that it was the girl, on a black horse.

Leah gripped the door handle and took in a long breath. It was like this girl was haunting her."

Wow. So, I know, I know, the writing is pretty dang bad but, to make an excuse, it was random part to get me out of writers block. So, I'm not even sure this will BE in my story. And, yeah, you'd have to know more about the story to get this whole part, sadly. Anyway, it's just an idea for you guys. Haha!

This past weekend has been busy but fun! Saturday was the Winter Jam and may I just say--it rocked. [No pun attended.]  There was Red, Christ August, Kutless, Francisca B. [I can't spell her last name! xD], New Song, David Crowder Band and Newsboys. I never really, really liked the Newsboys. I thought they were cool but their songs could get old pretty quickly, although they had a unique sound. I wasn't sure how they were going to sound now that Peter Furler was gone and Micheal Tait [it's an 'i', right?] in his spot. 
But Micheal Tait made them even better, if I do say so myself. I enjoyed his never ending energy and all the simple but exciting extras they had! They made every song energetic. And, I swear, I yelled my heart out that night!
Sunday, as you all, hopefully, know was Super Bowl!!! I went to my old, awesome, wicked-sweet churches Super Bowl part and had a BLAST. Much to my dismay, my team, the Steelers, lost. I say the game was rigged. ;] Okay, I'm NOT a Steelers fan but since it was ether them or the Green Bay Packers....yeah, you get my point. 
I had a wonderful time with my friends at CCC, the Church, and am glad I got to hang out with them. I don't get to do it often! 


Well, it looks like I'm sick or something. The Flu has been going around like wild fire but the doctor took a test and says I don't have the Flu! Thank gosh! 


I have to go to bed now! I've been super tired all day, I even slept half of it away, so, I think and mother says it's time to go to bed. 


Good-night,
Lia

Blog Post of Photography

I'm just going to make a blog post of photography...because I can. These were all taken when my friend, Hannah, came over last weekend. I had a bunch of fun taking a TON of pictures of her again. Maybe I'll make another blog post of random photography later! :D

And, once again, it is done.

No more driver's ed.

I can now go get my learners permit.

I passed. I did it. I DID IT!!!!!!!!!


You don't know HOW happy I am. Really. Ahh, this is amazing. Thank you Lord, thank you so much. I want to say 'God Bless' but I don't think that really works with God. Hm, maybe he doesn't mind it....

Speaking of deep, philosophical [cough, cough] questions, remember how I said I thought I was going to LOVE Philosophy.  I'm not so sure about that anymore. Okay, I take that back. I love thinking through these things but I also hate not knowing the answer. Yes, I'm one of those people, who just have to know! It drives me nearly insane not to know the answer to things, like aether or not I'm going to pass driver's ed or not.

I realize, half the time, it's not that I'm afraid I won't do something it's just that I want to know and I want to know now. Get what I mean? I think that's one of my blemish [as my dad once said, "We all have our blemishes, from one to one hundred."]. I tend to be so noisy, impatient and such. Like, me being the bugger I am, I want to know when Christ is coming even though I know he has said, plain and clear, that no one will know. Not even nosy ol' me.

I'm sure God laughs every time I stick my nose in something because, most likely, it's going to be burnt, bit, ect.  You'd think I'd get it after a while but I--I don't. Smack, if you know me, if I start doing that. When I say I'm nosy, I mean it. Ask my friends and family. If you don't finish your sentence ether I try to finish it for you or I'll make you finish it. That's how insane I can get over it. It has literally made me twitch before. Yes, twitch. Don't ask. :P

Well, I got to get to bed. I have work in the morning [and no driver's ed.]!

Yours,
Lia