I Love

Going to concerts. I was invited to go see the No Doubt and Paramore concert this week, and let me tell you, I was amazed and slightly starstruck. Besides getting to see two pretty awesome groups, my tickets were free! No lie, I have a girl crush on the lead singer of Paramore Hayley Williams, if I could trade places with her, I totally would! She's just got the ability to let it all out on stage, while I have immense stage fright. Also, her hair is totally killer, I wish mine were like hers. Anywho, had an amazing time, and would love to do it all over again!

They Did What?

Ok, so orientation happened at my college earlier this week, and that was alright. I have a five hour commute by train to and from the school, so there isn't usually much to do. It was just my luck, to have a New York Times to read.

The first article I read nearly knocked me out of my seat.
It was an article about weddings. At first it was saying how people are starting to get things like pie and burgers served at their weddings to have that kind of down home feel and kind of get rid of that swanky feeling in weddings. I was silently cheering, because I am a simple girl. That was until I read the next part. Apparently, to have a down to earth wedding, a couple will shell out more money than to have a nicer upscale looking one. Where is the sense in that?

Let me tell you, my wedding will probably be a potluck wedding with bring your own booze. I will be so broke, I'll barely be able to afford living expenses. Anyone else think that's crazy?


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Presents!

Alright, so I was kind of comparing gifts with other people I know, and a lot of kids ended up getting laptops for graduating. I have a laptop, so for now, I have decided not to get one. On the other hand, I could get one, and sell the one I have, so I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. That is beside the point!
True, I did get the graduation money, but I also got a lot of flowers. Personally, I am not a fan of flower bouquets. They are beautiful, there is not denying it, but they die. For some reason when I was younger it used to depress me that they would be killed with the slight purpose that they would be a nice gift for my birthday or something. If the circumstances were different like to brighten a hospital room, I would understand.
The most touching gift, and by far my favorite, were the potted plants that my aunts gave me. I had mentioned that I might be interested in a garden, but wasn't sure. On graduation day, I was handed the arrangements, but also an assortment of marigolds and other flowers that would brighten up my garden. It is one of my favorite gifts I have ever gotten. Screw money, this holds long term sentimental value.

It's Done

I am finally done! Not more high school. I am officially graduated and it feels amazing. There was a small party for close friends and family, but it was nothing big. Feeling a bit antisocial I decided against going to a lot of the graduation parties I was invited to.
It just kind of seems pointless for me to go to a place that I feel no connection to. High school was not cruel to me, but it was not the pinnacle of my life. I am ready to move on and experience new things. Goodbye high school, hello real life.

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Lunchtime and Friendship

Today my sister took me out to lunch today with some friends. It's her way of saying congratulations for graduating! I was honestly touched by her gesture. Japanese food is a way of bonding amongst the siblings in my family. We think of it as a sign of togetherness. We also all gathered to clean my room afterward, which was a nice gesture. I am a complete slob, and anyone willing to help clean should be dubbed a saint.

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Introduction

For me, this is a new beginning, so I am creating a new blog. Who am I? I am a student who is about to graduate that torture they call high school. In a few days, it will all be over, and I will be attending college in the fall. Introduce yourself if you can, I'd like to meet some new people.