Song of the Week

Looking at Megan's blog, I decided I really liked the 'Song of the Week' idea, especially since I have rapidly changing song obsessions. So, I stole her idea and have added this myself. The song will change every Sunday and remain until the next Saturday. I will also post the song lyrics when I change the song.



"Thinking of You" by Katy Perry

Comparisons are easily done
Once you've had a taste of perfection
Like an apple hanging from a tree
I picked the ripest one, I still got the seed

You said 'Move on'
Where do I go?
I guess second best
Is all I will know

'Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you, thinking of you
What you would do if you were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh, I wish that I was looking into your eyes

You're like an Indian summer
In the middle of winter
Like a hard candy
With a surprise center

How do I get better
Once I've had the best?
You said there's tons of fish in the water
So the waters I will test

He kissed my lips
I taste your mouth
He pulled me in
I was disgusted with myself

'Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you, thinking of you
What you would do if you were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh, I wish that I was looking into your eyes

You're the best and yes I do regret
How I could let myself let you go
Now, now the lesson's learned
I touched it, I was burned
Oh, I think you should know

'Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you, thinking of you
What you would do if you were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh, I wish that I was looking into your eyes

Oh, won't you walk through
The door and take me away?
No more mistakes
'Cause in your eyes I'd like to stay, stay

The Lowdown

So, basically, here's what's been going in my life.


1. I haven't had my iPod for a few weeks, so I'm basically dying without my music.

2. I have family Christmas tomorrow night, then a sleepover the day after that, with a birthday part the day after that. (The parties aren't bad, just the high of being with 4 best friends for 24 hours and then all of a sudden not.)

3. School starts Monday.

4. I've gotten out of the habit of getting up at 5, so I'll have to start all over again.

5. I haven't seen my best friend in 2 weeks, or my other friends in over a month and a half.

6. My butt hurts from sitting in this position for too long.

7. I have to go shopping tomorow with my mom instead of my aunt or cousin.

8. I haven't read a new book in a long, long time, and it sucks.

9. I need to see Get Smart.

10. The scars from the flea bites on my legs just won't go away.

So yeah, my life sucks. (No pun intended, Hannah and Megan)


Pretty much like HB's.

Or at least it sounds like that.

Somebody save me!

Jo's Valentine

This is a fanfiction story I wrote for a literature class last year after reading Little Women. It had certain guidelines, such as length and content. It's kind of sloppy, but it was one of my first attempts at writing a story for others to read.

Jo’s Valentine

“Oh, Teddy.” The sing-song voice comes from the apple tree above him, and it’s all Laurie can do not to jump in surprise. He looks up, straight into the face of Jo, who’s lying on her stomach on a branch above him.

“You have to stop scaring me like that. It isn’t funny, and one time I might throw a punch before I realize it’s you. The fellows do the same thing, and I have to thrash ‘em for it.”

Jo snorts. “You, thrash them, right. I think I’ll come watch when you do that, as well as when you ‘thrash them’ for calling you Dora. It might be amusing.” She grins boyishly for a moment, then turns serious, “I need your help with something.”

“Your wish, m’lady, is my command.” Laurie flourishes an over-elegant bow.

“If I wasn’t in a tree you’d regret that. I’m no one’s lady, and never will be. In fact, that’s what I need your help with. I am going to become a boy.”

It’s Laurie’s turn to snort. “Jo, I thought you understood. It is a fact of science that you cannot just up and change your gender. Do we have to go through this argument again?”

“I don’t mean it that way. You are going to help me with a disguise so that I can spend the day as a boy. Just to see what it’s like. First, I need to borrow some of your clothes. We’re about the same size, so that shouldn’t be a problem. Then, you are going to take me to spend a day doing boy things.”

Laurie stares at Jo as if she has suddenly left leave of her sense, which she obviously has. “B-but—You. In disguise. As a boy. What?”

“Yep. It can’t be that hard to imagine. Come now, go get me some clothes. We can go this afternoon. Meg is at work, Amy’s at school, Beth’s learning to cook, and Aunt March is having Captain Ricter over for dinner (at this time Marmee and Mr. Brooke are in Washington with Mr. March). Everyone’s busy, no one needs me, so it’s perfect! Now run along.”

Laurie stares at her for a moment. “Absolutely not. Do you know what will happen to me if anyone finds out? Grandfather will lock me in a dungeon, after your Mother vows never to let you girls speak to me again.”

“Consider it a Valentine’s present.”

“I thought you said Valentine’s Day was a ridiculous holiday for swooning maidens and impossibly-handsome gentlemen in France.”

“It is. And, if you don’t help me, I am going to tell the fellows that you were making a valentine for a girl.” Jo had been in the big house one day to visit Laurie, and had caught a glimpse of red paper, pink ribbon, and lace under some Grammar exercises in Laurie’s ‘school room’. “And believe me, I know who they are. You will be teased ‘til world’s end.”

Laurie considers this a moment, then, with a suitable glare at Jo, turns to go and get the clothes. Behind him, Jo swings her leg over the branch and hops to the ground, whistling a jaunty tune.

Ten minutes later, Laurie reappears with an armful of old clothes. Jo lifts them up, examining each piece. She obviously approves because she soon disappears into the March house. While she’s gone, Laurie tosses a ball into the air, trying to figure out a way to persuade Jo to forget this latest scheme. Not that he’d ever been able to do that before, but that was beside the point.

Soon Jo remerges from the house, swaggering jauntily in her new attire. She has donned a cute page-boy cap, and now wears a white shirt, brown trousers, and heavy boots.

Laurie nearly drops the ball when he sees her. I am going back to boarding school if anyone finds out about this. I will have no reputation to speak of. He decides to at least give persuasion a shot, “Jo, um, not that I don’t like it, or anything, but, um, well,” his words rush out, “you’re much too pretty to pass as a boy.”

Jo looks behind her, as if expecting to see someone else there. “You aren’t seriously speaking to me, are you? Because if you are that is the most preposterous thing and pathetic attempt at flattery I have ever heard. Nice try. Now come on.” She grabs the ball from his hands and heads toward the street.

Laurie watches her for a short while, then takes off too. He catches up with her, and after observing her a few minutes, begins to chuckle in amusement. Her swagger is so severe she looks like she’s trying to put her hips out of place. When she hears his chuckling, her step hitches as she twists to look at him.

“What’s so funny?”

“You. Boys don’t walk like that. You’re walking like Roderigo or something. The last time I checked, the average American boy isn’t a hero.”

She doesn’t respond, but does start walking a little more normally.

“There you go. Just walk like you usually do, except with longer strides. Perfect!”
Seeing as how Laurie probably knows better than her what a boy walks like, Jo accepts his verdict. However, she can’t help but be disappointed at the lack of theatrics required.

“So what do you want to do for the first time as a boy? We could get the rest of the boys together for a game of baseball, or go boating.”

“Could we go riding?”

“Sure thing.’ Laurie makes a sharp right, jerking Jo along with him since he grabs her elbow. “The stables are this way, um, whatever-your-boy-name-is. What is your name, by the way? If

I called you Jo everyone would know it was you in an instant.”

“Uh, how about Sam. I’ve always liked the name Sam. Nice and patriotic.” Her voice takes a shade darker tone, “Hello, I’m Sam Browning. My family is visiting Concord.” She sticks out her right hand.

“Hi, I’m Laurie. Nice to meet you, Sam. Good handshake. Oh, hold up, here’s the stables.”
The pair enter the expansive stable and speak to the groom, who has no idea of the other ‘boy’s’ true identity, even though he’d seen Jo hanging around the horses several times.

“I am going to ride Bucephalus. He has been positively dying for a good ride. You can ride any of the other horses. They’re Grandfather’s, so no one will bother you about it.”
Jo is thrilled the prospect of choosing any horse she wishes. It has been a very long time since she has ridden, let alone a quality horse. After pacing the stall aisles a couple times, she picks a spirited palomino named Willy.

Laurie already has Bu, as he calls him, tacked up when he goes to find Jo. She, to his surprise, is almost ready to go. She leads Willy into the aisle, but when she hikes up her leg to put it in the stirrup, she looks around as if missing something.

“What’s wrong?”

“Oh, nothing. It’s just so strange not to have to pick up an armful of skirt and at the same time try to keep your leg covered while also putting your foot in the stirrup. Believe me, it’s a nice change.”

Laurie shakes his head and grins. Jo never fails to surprise him with her quirky statements. “We can go to Hyde Park. It has nice, wide trails, and isn’t frequented by the richer families, so there’s not much chance of someone recognizing you.”

They arrive at the park, and immediately head for one of the paths that circles the inside.
Jo, constantly ready for a challenge, extends one to Laurie. “Race you. From here to that big oak tree. On your mark, get set, go!” She clamps here legs together and the surprised horse springs forward, happy to be allowed to run.

Laurie has been the recipient of Jo’s impromptu races before, and is therefore ready when she says ‘go’. It doesn’t take long for him to catch up, and after racing beside her for a short while, he leans over to make a fake pass at her reins, not really affecting the horse, but enough to worry her. In reaction, Jo pulls the horse to a sudden stop, and promptly finds herself on the ground. Laurie’s stop is almost as immediate, but without the fall. He runs over to wear she is sitting, trying to figure out why she is laughing hysterically.

“Ha, gasp, Teddy, gasp, that was, gasp, the most, gasp, fun, gasp, thing I’ve ever done,” she finishes in a rush.

“So you aren’t hurt?”

‘Of course not. That is, if you don’t count a bruised ego.”

They ride around for about an hour more without mishaps. After agreeing that they’ve ridden enough for one day, the pair discusses their next plan of action.

“So what do you want to do now?”

“Let’s go walking.”

“Walking?”

“Yeah, just around the shops. We don’t have to go in any of them, and there’s usually enough people to hide in if we see someone familiar coming.”

“Alright.” They both lead their horses back the stables, and after then start towards the business part of Concord. After a short time, a group of boys catches sight of Laurie and runs across the street to where he and Jo are admiring fliers for the U.S. Army.

“Hey Dora! You didn’t tell us you were going shopping today! We could have come and helped pick out a new dress!” This comment is made by the smirking boy who appears to be the leader. “Who’s your friend?”

“It’s Laurie, and I’m not shopping. Pete, this is Sam. Sam, Pete.” Laurie aims a playful punch to Pete’s arm, ensuring that Jo is aware that this group is ‘the fellows’, not just a bunch of bullies.

“Hi Sam. You new here?”

“Sort of: I’ve never been to Concord. My family’s just visiting my aunt for a week or so.”

“That’s too bad. You don’t look like a bad fellow. Boys, say hi to Sam.”

“Hello, Sam,” come the obliging replies.

“Dora, what are you going to do today?” Sam wants to know.

“I was just going to show Sam around, take a little tour.” The boys decide they want to go to, and join Laurie and Jo as they walk past the stores, making comments on each and every display.

“Look at that hat. Can’t you just see Sally Gardiner wearing it?” Said hat is a preposterous mountain of feathers, complete with a small bird on top.

“Sure, if she was going to an aviary.” This latest comment is met with a hoot of laughter.
Jo finds herself somewhat surprised at how much boys make fun of what girls wear and do. She knew that it happened to some extent, even joined in with some of it with various boys, but had no idea females were such pictures of absurdity to males. It is quite a revelation, and only strengthens her resolve never to act like Sally. It also confuses her that boys make such fun of young ladies while by themselves, but when in actually in the presence of young ladies, they are flattering, to the point of proclaiming the headpiece in the window, should a pretty girl wear it, ‘beautiful.’ She is disturbed from her reveries, after carefully filing the information away for use in stories, at a blonde boy named Tommy Chamberlain’s latest comment.

“Laurie, look. What a pretty box of chocolates! Maybe you should give it to Jo for St. Valentine’s Day. You’re always talking about her: you’d think she was the best thing since ice cream. ‘Jo’s so pretty. Jo’s so smart. Jo this, Jo that, you would love to meet Jo. She’s a capital girl…’” He completes the damage with a suggestive wink.

Laurie’s face is a picture to behold. It has turned bright red, and he is trying desperately to think of something clever to retort. He fails. “Umm, well, we’re just really good friends. I would never get her chocolate. She doesn’t like Valentine’s anyways.” He wisely leaves out the part about her valentine. He bravely risks a look at the girl whom it was suggested he admit his feelings to.
While Laurie is embarrassed, Jo is completely and utterly shocked. She always knew that Laurie enjoyed her company, but that he talked of her constantly? Not in a million years. How could he do this to me? It’s never going to be the same now. Why do boys have to go and ruin completely good friendships because they’re ‘in love’? At least he could have said something to me if that’s what he felt, not just talked about it with his friends. The humiliation! Love is supposed to be sweet and warm and fuzzy, not embarrassing. I am never, NEVER, writing a romantic story again. Only a small portion, however, of her inner turmoil is displayed on her face, but her clenched jaw and hard eyes successfully transmit her displeasure to Laurie, who practically visibly cringes.

The rest of ‘tour’ around Concord is strained. Somehow the boys realize that they made a mistake in mentioning Jo and Valentine’s in the same sentence to Laurie. After another half-hour, they disperse to their respective homes for supper, pronouncing Sam a ‘capital boy’ and saying ‘good-bye and good-luck with your aunt.’ Laurie and Jo are left a short distance from their houses. The tension, to borrow to the cliché, is so thick it could be cut with a knife. To Jo’s infinite relief, Laurie breaks the silence.

“Jo, I don’t want you to think that I want to woo you or anything silly like that. I guess I spend so much time with you, that’s all I talk about when I’m with the boys. I’m sorry if I embarrassed you. Please don’t be mad.”

“As long as you promise never to let that kind of thing to happen. Agreed?”

“As long as you are only my friend, I won’t let that happen.” Jo apparently doesn’t notice the way Laurie skirted around the promise, because they shake hands on the deal. She stops in front of her home, looking at Laurie and smiling.

“I had a really good time. Thanks, Teddy. I’ll bring the clothes back over tomorrow. Goodnight.”

“Goodnight, Jo.” His voice is soft as he watches her enter the house, and no one will ever find the poor valentine, the herald of love to come, crumpled and left in the trash bin.

Twilight Pictures

Since I'm obsessed with Twilight now, here are some of the pictures from the movie:

I do have to say though, Edward/Rob's hair is a little crazy.

And I do think Kristen (my name!!!!!!) Stewart is perfect for Bella. She's pretty, but not drop down gorgeous.

And I FINALLY found out why Robert looks familiar. He was Cedric Diggory from Harry Potter.

Eeeeeeeeeek!!!!!!!!!!!!

New GSR Video

This is the link to the new GSR video CBS sent out:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=PUt0WY1LTaY

It's retrospective, like the one from last season, but it includes TWO WHOLE SCENES from Season 9.

I'm so addicted.

New Pictures

These are all pictures from the last day of Apologetics/Lit class and our Little Women play. They're not really in order, but oh well.

Enjoy!

Disjointed

Okay, since my last post didn't really make a whole lot of sense, I thought I'd explain.

The picture is a promo picture for the new season of CSI that CBS released. It's the first good dose of GSR I've had since April.

I'm An Angel

I just died of a GSR overdose and went to Heaven.

I found this on JorjaAllAround if you guys want to know where it came from.

How am I supposed to live with this?! There's still 33 days left 'til the premiere!

AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CSI

OMG I am so excited!!!!!!!!! Here's the extended promo for the new CSI season:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=U1_cqqxQjDI

Sara comes back for sure, and there's even a scene where she's lying against him and he's holding her.

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zac Teen Vogue Photoshoot

Okay, so Teen Vogue chose Zac to be the on the cover of their Young Hollywood issue (October, I think). Here are several of the photos:

And here's the YouTube link to the Behind-the-Scenes video. He is SO cute in this! He's laughing and joking around with the kids and letting them listen to his music and everything. Did I mention I love him?

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=dRwdX2ix7vw

More HSM 3 pics and a funny video

Hey guys!!! Here's some more HSM 3 posters.

Aren't they gorgeous???

Plus, here's another funny behind the scenes video of Zac pranking Kenny and a few other people. Now we know why they took revenge!

These are two really pretty GSR videos I found. It's been such a long time since I've seen ones this good. Plus, the songs are awesome.

GSR: "Savin' Me" - Nickelback
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=V2Uk-kSTmAg&feature=rec-fresh

Here's another absolutely gorgeous video.
GSR: "Lost" - Michael Buble
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=cMfwiHRjxiw

Scratch and Sniff

This is really funny video of the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. I can't believe Joe and Kevin were able to trick Nick and Demi like that.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=MqJNPQkFEs0

YouTube videos

Alright, so I was surfing YT (yeah, I know, get a life), and I found some really cool videos.

#1 This is HILARIOUS!!!!! It's 'behind the scenes' on the set of HSM 3, and Zac and Vanessa are playing with the Barbies of Troy and Gabriella (sorry Zac, action figure).

#2 Zac visits the 'kids' on High School Musical: Get in the Picture. This was really neat (I watched it last night on the show).

#3 Finally, a video of Zac getting SOAKED!!!! Evidently, he plays a lot of practical jokes on people, so they paid him back.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I did!!!

HSM 3 Posters

Current mood: Bored

What I'm listening to right now: Better in Time by Leona Lewis

Here are a few HSM 3 posters and pics I found:

I love the one of Troy, Chad, and Ryan that says 'Most Likely to Succeed', because it's so true!!!! Ryan will succeed as someone's lapdog, if not his sister's, and Troy and Chad will succeed as basketball players.

Oops!!! More ELLE

Current mood: Mad (my mom just decided to tell me I couldn't watch CSI tonight)

What I'm listening to: The Remedy by Jason Mraz

Whoops! I forgot to put all the ELLE photos on the post. Here's the rest of them:

Yep, he's definitely got the sideburns going on.

ELLE photoshoot

Here are some pictures from the Zac, Vanessa and Ashley ELLE photoshoot. The theme is Grease. If you want to see the magazine article (with text), I can post it. Just let me know. Oh, and by the way, I found these at Charismatic.

First Post

Current mood: content
Current music: Welcome to My Life by Simple Plan

Hi everyone!!!!

I'm Kristen, and this is, obviously my first post. I'm creating this blog because my friend Mary did and I was totally jealous. Plus, I wanted somewhere I could post pictures and Internet info stuff that I found without having to e-mail everyone. So, here I am.

My interests include CSI, High School Musical and its stars, my friends, the Jonas Brothers, gymnastics, and music. Therefore, a lot of my posts will revolve around these things, plus just stuff about me. My hobbies including reading, writing, music, movies, and hanging out with friends. Also, lately I've started making jewelry (which is quite interesting).

I'll upload personal photos when I finally get a digital camera (hopefully for my b-day). I know, it's crazy my family doesn't own a digital camera.

Comments are love!