Sunday, October 27, 2013

Week Three: "A Snap Shot A Day" 10/13-10/19



Hello all! So this is (technically last week's) "A Snap Shot A Day"! This week I went to LA to go visit the LA Public Library and the MOCA Museum of Contepuary Art which can be seen in another one of my blog posts in this link  Bus Thoughts This week was also Pink week at school which is in honor of Cancer patients all around the globe. We have or own cancer fighter in our school who we blessed this week in raising funds for her Chemo therapy treatment. I also received my Wendy costume in the mail! I was so excited. I did learn one thing though: Bright Blue is not my color. I'm too tan for this color.

L to R
1. Monday was full of tea drinking and movie watching. Because why not
2. Next is me clutching my Wendy Darling costume because I'm so excited to wear it
3.  My teacher Physiology teacher looking in a microscope
4. My weekly Thursday afternoon practice. Piccolos erupt your ear cannels by the way 
5. The Pink Day decorations ASB put up. Balloons everywhere 
6. Inside the LA library children's center
7. Ben sitting on Michelle. She's obviously having a good time xD
8. Chris putting a balloon on Marriza. Shes such a little doll 
9. Kira and my Asian just because its only going to be us three marching our next parade. Yikes!

So that was my week! Now to see what next week holds in store :)
-Natalie 

Song of the week: 
Amargo Adios: Inspector



Friday, October 18, 2013

Bus Thoughts

It so particular how society works. How high schools society works. Today I am attending a field trip with my library science class, which consists of me and about 2-3 more girls, and an Art 1 class to the MOCA museum in Los Angeles and the public library. Now of course I may exaggerate and seem completely full of myself, but being in high level classes all my life, I don't normally associate with the type of people in these classes. So I find them very annoying and almost intolerable to bare but here I am. I wonder why I allowed myself to come to such a experience but then I remember: I need to try new things and be in new environments. Currently I am surrounded by people I do not know at all. Not one of my friends or even people that I recognize. And this frightens me. A lot. But I need to learn how to deal with situations like this so why not start now? College is going to be a similar experience so might as well get used to it. I just hope my anxiety doesn't kick in. That would be awful.
I feel like a total outsider because technically in there eyes I am. I don't fit into there society. I know this may sound like a ton of bogus but it's true. Me, being a band geek and in none of there classes, makes me an outsider to them as well as me to them. There is a reason why band geeks stick together. All my friends are mostly people in band, with the exception of Luis and such. High school is lovely don't you think? Full of social classes and dirty looks. Haha I just realize I have a good friend who's a cheerleader. Ironic huh. Kinda reminds me of life don't ya think? I realize that I probably sound really pessimistic right now but isn't that what growing up is? Recognizing that the world isn't all safe and perfect as what it looked like as a child. So for those, and if anyone actually reads this, here are the experience of not only an ordinary girl but an outsider too. I suppose it has it's benefits but also it's detriments as well. I know this is totally unrelated but as I write this on the bus heading to the museum (or library I'm not quite sure st this point) there is this stupid girl singing at the top of her lungs so out of tune that I want to scratch her throat out. Maybe it's just the band instincts. Or maybe just because I want to. Or both. Yeah probably both. So time to plug in the ear buds and ignore the world. Music is life. Music is love. Music is everything. 














LA is so beautiful. People see it as a city full of crime and ugly buildings but I see it as opportunity and beauty. Those old cracked buildings? They were once beautiful and now hold history. Those people? Just trying to make a living. I mean to those who haven't walked down the streets of LA, it is an experience you need to try. I gaze up at the buildings. I think of how many people are in the building with so many different lives. I try to imagine how there life would be. If that man has daughters or sons. Where her went to high school. What's his favorite holiday? Is her mother still alive? It's an endless list of possibilities. (I wonder where my dad is. He works in LA as a truck driver so I wonder if I'll see him) this bus ride is taking forever. And the girl is still singing. Crap. 
Library side entrance

So after entering the library, which was filled with homeless people, and after I got a speech from a hobo stating that his name was Gregory from Alaska and he is going to take office after Obama in 2017 where he will eliminate money because that is violating our got given right of equality stated in the constitution, we took a tour where the guide took us to a specific place where teens and only teens can go, so men like Gregory can not enter, and we can basically do whatever we'd like. Free wifi and unlimited supplies of books. Sweet. After that we walked to the MOCA museum and got into groups where two tour guides took us to talk about the art that was displayed. One of my guides was named Jorge and spoke with a Mexican accent. He was completely adorable! He had so many ideas and inspirations that he wanted to share. I had a very good experience at the museum and would gladly go back to visit. The art is amazing and abstract. 
Yeah that'me me on the side. Woops
I completely love this














So over all I had a good time. At first it was completely horrible but being alone and in a new environment wasn't that bad as i thought. But still nerve raking. I discovered new perspective of thinking and observed more of what was around me. So I kind of learned street skills, in the most basic explanation I can give. Hooray for new experiences. Hopefully then next isn't so unplesent at first.
-Natalie 


New song that has been on my mind for a while :)

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

It's That Weather Again!




The sky has darkened, the clouds have set in, the cool wind is blowing, the rain is coming down: Its that weather again. And I absolutely love it. Its time to bring out the big sweaters and the hot coco. So now that the sky has changed color and the leaves are falling unfortunately another thing comes in hand: the stuffy nose and sore throat. I always get sick so easily. Boo. (I'm a ghost) Bad thing is I always end up getting massive fevers and lose a ton of weight when I'm sick. My stomach basically caves in. (eww) But any who Yeah I'm super excited to try the new Pumpkin Spice coffee thing at Starbucks. I know I sound like a total white girl stereotype but hey! I never have coffee (even though I adore it sooo much) much never the less Starbucks. I've had it about only three times.



So yes! The month of October to me means Parade season for us band geeks and UC applications open and Halloween and Candy! A busy month for bands in southern California because we have parades and band reviews. Honestly it makes me proud that my band is known as "the small band with a big sound" because we literally march twenty. We compete with people of 40 people and up and still score. Heck yes. Next come the UC applications for colleges. Damn they take forever but its worth it if I get into one. SO REDUNDANT. Jeez. And last Halloween! So excited because this year my boyfriend and I are going to dress up as Peter Pan and Wendy! I just got my costume today thanks to my best friend Alicia for ordering my costume for me online! Its so shinnnny. I'm going to attract stupid birds - ~ -And Alicia and her boyfriend are going to be Tinker Bell and Captain Hook! Yaaay we match. Oh the joy haha. 
So that all for today. I hope this October brings fortune and is memorable like the last (and no birds poop on me)

-Natalie 


So this is the song I'm currently in love with. I love the vocals and the beats. ♥

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Week Two: A Snapshot a Day

Hey guys! Its week two of "A Snapshot a Day"! Basically I take a picture a day, no matter how boring, and post about it since every picture deserves not to be unseen. (not matter how silly they are)


Basically this week was preparing for my marching band's first parade on Saturday which was Asuza Golden Days Parade. (Which we almost beat an elite band which was pretty awesome considering we march 20 and they march about 45-50. The little South that could!) After the parade was Homecoming that I couldn't go to unfortunately but instead went on a date with my boyfriend to the movies. We watched Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which was alright for a kid movie. I was so tired though after the parade but it was my first time going to the movies at night so i was so excited. My dad is kinda really a lot over protective.
Left to Right
1. My friend Liz and me during AVID while writing our personal statements. She actually opened up and told me about her personal life when she would tell no one else. I felt special   It feels so weird being a senior in high school. Its not clicking in my head that I will be eighteen next June. Nope Nope Nope I am a proud 6 year old and will never change! Neber! 
2. In our marching band uniforms at our homecoming game. We slaughtered the other team 50-20. Pretty good first win of the season haha. In the picture its Chris and my Asian Diana
3. My Zumba exercise that i go to every week for a bit of exercise. The place i go to is called Zumbarely's. So if you live in the El Monte district come and take a visit. I promise the teacher is energetic and will make exercise fun!
4. Matt siting in the storage room contemplating life. This mad scientist is gonna go far
5. Marriza holding out Super Eagle banner sign for our marching band. Isn't she cute? 
6. Our shadows at the award ceremonies. It was blazing hot but we sat through it
7. My my love and me at Jake in the Box waiting for our fries. Fun Fact: I love fries. They are my drugs
8. Me eating my fries and looking very very tired. Jebus
9. Me at school during Library Science wearing a very pink Pikachu sweater. I felt so self cautious i felt like stripping because I felt so awkward.   

Annnd that was my week! Now to move on to the next week. (And more pictures!)
               -Natalie 

Monday, October 7, 2013

My Life One Snap Shot At A Time

The people who really know me know that I adore pictures. Pictures to me is a memory that no one can take away. Sooo I've decided to (and try keep this blog as alive as possible) and post every week pictures that I take. These are the pictures that haven't made it to instagram (which is my favorite app ever!) but also don't deserve to be unseen. 


From left to right:
1. Getting spiffy to go to my friend and dance partner;s Quince 
2. At the Quince waiting for foood
3. My Viduella at Mariachi practice (and last one for now) 
4. In the bus to LA County Fair with my love 
5. Michelle, Ben, and Emmerick at lunch 
6. My piccolo! (I love it so much but drastically hate it for how un-tuned it gets) 
7. Marriza and Me at our first football game of the season
8. Chris and Janet, my child development buddies
9. Teaching the lackeys (freshman)  how to march

And that was this week folks! I'm actually really excited for this *w*
Love always, 
Natalie