This past weekend, which ended up being a 4-day weekend, was awesome. I want to go to college and major in animation. There is a private school that is namely The Art Institute. There are over 40 campuses and I talked to the Charlotte campus earlier in 2008, but they did not have the right major for me. After considering the Atlanta and Decatur campus, I finally came to the point where I could go for a visit. Eli has been interested in this school as well seeing as he wants to major in Graphic Design. We made an appointment to attend the 10 o'clock in the morning Open House on January 19 at The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, which is in Decatur. We went down a day early to make sure that we could get to the campus easily. We arrived on the 18th and were able to walk to the campus within 5 minutes of the hotel we were staying at.
After finding the campus, we only walked behind the campus building to find the Marta. For those of you who don't know what the Marta is, it's simply a subway that goes underneath Atlanta. We got a card and hopped upon a Marta car and rode off toward downtown Atlanta. When we got there, we went straight to Underground Atlanta. This is a strip of shops underneath the streets of Atlanta. This was absolutely amazing. However, I must admit that I was little scared to be down there with so many people. While we were down there, Eli persuaded me to get inside a small photo booth. I had never been in one before so it was a new experience.
After going to the downtown Atlanta area, we went back to Decatur and ate dinner at Ruby Tuesdays. My parents walked around the city a bit more while Eli and I went back to the hotel to relax. It was only a few minutes before my parents got to the room and Eli and I had already turned on the news to watch the weather and gotten out some blankets and my teddie bear.
Eli and I decided after a few minutes to go swimming. What a mistake that was! The pool was indoors but still freezing. I, however didn't get in. Eli and I got in the pool room and it took me a bit longer to get down to my bathing suit. I asked him to wait for me, but he just had to jump right in. He jumped in to the 4 foot area and screamed of how freezing it was! He got out shivering and me laughing at his small spasms.
After our wonderful pool experience, we went back up to the room and got ready for bed. We laid together for a while before he went to another bed to sleep. In the morning, we left for the college Open House. Eli and I were answering and asking questions. His parents weren't able to make the trip, so he didn't apply that day, but I did. The school was very small and only took a floor of an office building. We toured the place and got an idea of the spaces we would be working in.
We toured some more of the Atlanta area via the Marta again. In this trip, there were two men who started a fight right above MY head!!! I was so scared that a gun was going to get pulled or someone was going to hit the other. Then we just got in the car a drove home.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Can I Have This Dance
Let me start out by saying that I've always had this crazy wish to be able to dance really well. This song that I'm about to go over compares dancing to love. I know that it might be stupid to some of you that this particular song is from High School Musical 3.
Can I Have This Dance
Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine,
And let the music be your guide.
Won't you promise me
(now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
We'll keep dancing
(to keep dancing)
wherever we go next
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance
(can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all
And you can't keep us apart
(even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is
(cause my heart is)
wherever you are
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance
(can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Oh no mountains too high and no oceans too wide
'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe, that we were meant to be
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
(like you)
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
(way we do)
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance
(can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Now this is sung by the two main characters Troy(Zac Efron) and Gabriella(Vanessa Hudgens). They describe that each step of love and life is like a step in a dance. You might have to do it several times, but each time it gets better. They keep asking each other "Can I have this dance?" and this is saying that they want to be part of the others dance or life. Troy says that's Gabriella shouldn't be afraid to fall and that he'll catch her. The chorus is very true about lighting and the chance of finding the true love that they have found. The dance won't end even when they are apart because as long as they play a role in the other's life, the dance will continue until the end.
As for the vocals, I know that alot of it can be altered, but I think that the couple sings very well together. Their voices match each other in harmony and that's a good thing. Especially since in the movie, they're supposed to be in true love. The music is very thought out. They have thunder rolling in the background for the role of lighting and rain mentioned throughout the song. The acoustic guitar is very distinct to keep the beat in there. Strings are introduced slowly into the song and it's almost unheard because it just creeps in there. The piano really plays for the trickling of rain. It's just small keys played here and there and they are high notes played.
I find this song quite inspiring. It's funny how some of these songs can come in the silliest forms.
Can I Have This Dance
Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine,
And let the music be your guide.
Won't you promise me
(now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
We'll keep dancing
(to keep dancing)
wherever we go next
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance
(can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all
And you can't keep us apart
(even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is
(cause my heart is)
wherever you are
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance
(can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Oh no mountains too high and no oceans too wide
'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe, that we were meant to be
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
(like you)
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
(way we do)
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance
(can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Now this is sung by the two main characters Troy(Zac Efron) and Gabriella(Vanessa Hudgens). They describe that each step of love and life is like a step in a dance. You might have to do it several times, but each time it gets better. They keep asking each other "Can I have this dance?" and this is saying that they want to be part of the others dance or life. Troy says that's Gabriella shouldn't be afraid to fall and that he'll catch her. The chorus is very true about lighting and the chance of finding the true love that they have found. The dance won't end even when they are apart because as long as they play a role in the other's life, the dance will continue until the end.
As for the vocals, I know that alot of it can be altered, but I think that the couple sings very well together. Their voices match each other in harmony and that's a good thing. Especially since in the movie, they're supposed to be in true love. The music is very thought out. They have thunder rolling in the background for the role of lighting and rain mentioned throughout the song. The acoustic guitar is very distinct to keep the beat in there. Strings are introduced slowly into the song and it's almost unheard because it just creeps in there. The piano really plays for the trickling of rain. It's just small keys played here and there and they are high notes played.
I find this song quite inspiring. It's funny how some of these songs can come in the silliest forms.
10 days
In just 10 more days, my life will have been eternally changed for a complete year. It has changed alot throughout the year. As most know, my Gamma died in January 2008. The hit was awful. I don't think anything has, or ever will, wake me up more than the moment I heard that she passed away. The following months were full of regret and blame. I didn't think of it too much during my first semester of college, but during the Christmas break, it started to hit me harder than ever.
Throughout the year, I would drop by the graveyard and sit by her headstone and talk to her. Most of it was apologies for not doing enough or talk of recent events. I pray every night hoping that God will send her back in some way, even for just a minute. Just to see her again for a second would really mean the world to me. If we could have a short conversation for me to tell her that I love her and to know that she forgives me and still loves me.
I don't know what else to really do. I wait for her to come and see me. Sometimes I feel her and hear her. Sometimes I think that I see her, but I know that it's not her that I see.
I'm beginning to realize that I can't go to her house. I can't run inside to hug her before all of my siblings. I can't smell the aroma of her outstanding cooking. I can't help her wash dishes or dirty them up. I will never taste her southern sweet tea again. I can't help her put up her Christmas tree next year. I can't buy her another present for any holiday. I can't spend the night at her house anymore and awaken to the smell of her scrambled eggs and sausage, which I never ate.
When I ask to see her again, I tell myself that I'm not scared, but when I really think about it, I think that I am. I'm so afraid that I would not be forgiven or loved. I want to see her so badly, but I don't know if I could take it emotionally. It may sound crazy, but I want to see her, but only just to see her. Maybe for her to flash me a smile and maybe give me a hug, and not say anything. I don't know what would be better.
Throughout the year, I would drop by the graveyard and sit by her headstone and talk to her. Most of it was apologies for not doing enough or talk of recent events. I pray every night hoping that God will send her back in some way, even for just a minute. Just to see her again for a second would really mean the world to me. If we could have a short conversation for me to tell her that I love her and to know that she forgives me and still loves me.
I don't know what else to really do. I wait for her to come and see me. Sometimes I feel her and hear her. Sometimes I think that I see her, but I know that it's not her that I see.
I'm beginning to realize that I can't go to her house. I can't run inside to hug her before all of my siblings. I can't smell the aroma of her outstanding cooking. I can't help her wash dishes or dirty them up. I will never taste her southern sweet tea again. I can't help her put up her Christmas tree next year. I can't buy her another present for any holiday. I can't spend the night at her house anymore and awaken to the smell of her scrambled eggs and sausage, which I never ate.
When I ask to see her again, I tell myself that I'm not scared, but when I really think about it, I think that I am. I'm so afraid that I would not be forgiven or loved. I want to see her so badly, but I don't know if I could take it emotionally. It may sound crazy, but I want to see her, but only just to see her. Maybe for her to flash me a smile and maybe give me a hug, and not say anything. I don't know what would be better.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Christmas and Daytona
My Christmas was pretty amazing. My family's house was the place to be this year and I had fun with it all. I got to give Eli his awesome truck model that I made myself and he loved it! The next morning was Christmas and it was great. I got some new Willow Tree collectibles and I was so happy because I got most of the nativity set. I got some new PJs that I love. I also got an electric razor and some new sunglasses. It was great to get some of these things. Also, I took all of the guys their presents except for Keith because he's in New York. I got a Clay Aiken bobblehead from Hunter. Hunter got back from Clark University and had surgery in his mouth and it was great to see him and his slightly swollen lips.
A few days after Christmas, my Mom, Standish, Michael, Cassidy and I went to Daytona Beach to spend a few nights with my Uncle Larry and his son, my cousin, Josh. Larry has a place right on the beach and so it was great. Cassidy and I woke up every morning to go out on to the beach and watch the sun rise and then hunt sea shells. We found a good many good ones. All of us went to an arcade while we were down there and it was awesome. Josh and I played DDR pretty much the whole time and it was awesome. I made 2 small sand 'sculptures' because I'm scared of going in the ocean. I did, however go to about one foot in the ocean. Only to get some good shells though. Larry got me into some really good songs that I will write about in another blog later on.
When I got back, it was New Year's Eve and only about an hour til the Times Square Ball dropped. Eli made his way over here for a few small fireworks and the tiny party (if you would even call it that) that we had. The next day, Eli and I went and spent the day together. We went to Toys R Us and the movies to see The Tale of Despereaux. After that, we went back to his Dad's house and played Timesplitters. I lost most of the time, but that's ok. We were going to watch 'Jeopardy' but it didn't come on. Anyways, that's all that's really been happening lately.
KNZ
A few days after Christmas, my Mom, Standish, Michael, Cassidy and I went to Daytona Beach to spend a few nights with my Uncle Larry and his son, my cousin, Josh. Larry has a place right on the beach and so it was great. Cassidy and I woke up every morning to go out on to the beach and watch the sun rise and then hunt sea shells. We found a good many good ones. All of us went to an arcade while we were down there and it was awesome. Josh and I played DDR pretty much the whole time and it was awesome. I made 2 small sand 'sculptures' because I'm scared of going in the ocean. I did, however go to about one foot in the ocean. Only to get some good shells though. Larry got me into some really good songs that I will write about in another blog later on.
When I got back, it was New Year's Eve and only about an hour til the Times Square Ball dropped. Eli made his way over here for a few small fireworks and the tiny party (if you would even call it that) that we had. The next day, Eli and I went and spent the day together. We went to Toys R Us and the movies to see The Tale of Despereaux. After that, we went back to his Dad's house and played Timesplitters. I lost most of the time, but that's ok. We were going to watch 'Jeopardy' but it didn't come on. Anyways, that's all that's really been happening lately.
KNZ
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